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Where to Go After Dark: The 15 Best Canada Ghost Tours

38 tours  ·  from $7 a head

The good canada ghost tours sell out on the nights you actually want. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria - A One-Hour Route Through Historic Downtown
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Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria

1.Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 816 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $17Our pick

Walk through downtown Victoria after dark with guides such as Fiona, Naomi, Chris, and Kristia, hearing ghost stories tied to the city’s historic landmarks. The one-hour route begins near the Inner Harbour and ends in Bastion Square, with frequent stops, an easy pace, and a small group capped at 18 people.

“We toured with Fiona and she was flawless! Funny, knowledgeable and wonderful comic timing. The stories and location she chose really stuck in my mind.”

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Old Montreal: Traditional Ghost Walk of the Haunted City - Starting at Place Royale across from Pointe-à-Callière
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Old Montreal: Traditional Ghost Walk of the Haunted City

2.Old Montreal: Traditional Ghost Walk of the Haunted City

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 746 reviews · 1h 30m · from $24

Follow a costumed storyteller through Old Montreal for 90 minutes of grim history, haunted places, and theatrical ghost tales. Guides such as Alice, Constance, Lily, and Marguerite keep the pace lively in English or French. Meet at Place Royale, arrive early, and expect spooky fun rather than full-on horror.

“I like he fact that the stories were based of factual history and I learned a lot about the old city. The guide was very knowledgeable, dramatic, And held the groups attention. One criticism would be that Some stories ( especially those about prostitutes) were not child appropriate so the age of 8 may be too young for this tour.”

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Old Montreal Ghost Walking Tour - The stories: crime, fire, witchcraft, and ghosts
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Old Montreal Ghost Walking Tour

3.Old Montreal Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 726 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26

At 8 p.m., meet your costumed storyteller at Place Royale for a 90-minute walk through Old Montreal. Guides such as Madame Morphine, Constance, Alice, Franklin, and Beatrice mix local history, crimes, fires, hangings, witchcraft, and ghost lore. The route ends near Bonsecours Market, leaving your evening open for dinner or drinks.

“This tour combined history with fun storytelling. It gave a great sense of what life was like in the 17 and 1800s. It was raining pretty heavily but we soldiered on, as did our amazing guide, Frank. He was a talented storyteller and very engaging. We had a private tour since no one else wanted to brave the weather. I would highly recommend it!”

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Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour - Grant House and the art of setting the mood
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Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour

4.Haunted Night Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 341 reviews · 1h 15m · from $23

Meet a cloaked storyteller at 46 1/2 Sparks Street for a 75-minute evening walk through downtown Ottawa. Guides such as Monica, Jack, Clare, and Nart bring ghost stories, grisly history, and local mysteries to life around Grant House, Château Laurier, and a haunted high school. The walk runs rain or shine in English or French.

“Our guide Monica was excellent. Wonderful knowledgeable and charismatic story teller.”

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Original Haunted Walk of Ottawa - Starting at 46 Sparks Street
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Original Haunted Walk of Ottawa

5.Original Haunted Walk of Ottawa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 284 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Follow an English-speaking guide from 46 Sparks Street through downtown Ottawa for 75 minutes of ghost stories and local history. Hear about Château Laurier and the Titanic, the haunted Rideau Canal, Bytown Museum, and Lisgar Collegiate Institute. Guides such as Monica, Margo, Nart, and Laura bring a personal storytelling style to this small-group evening walk.

“Guide Jack was super smart informed and very professional. The tour was well researched and he even did a story as a dedication to an Algonquin woman.”

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Toronto: Dark History Nighttime Walking Tour - The Original Haunted Walk from the Hockey Hall of Fame
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Toronto: Dark History Nighttime Walking Tour

6.Dark History Nighttime Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 273 reviews · 1h 15m · from $20

Choose a 75-minute Toronto ghost walk through the financial district, old town, University of Toronto, or Distillery District. A cloaked English-speaking guide such as Cass, Dev, Jeff, or Cole leads you through outdoor tales of ghosts, hangings, wartime accidents, and local mysteries. Expect history first, scares second, and weather-ready walking.

“It started raining halfway through the tour, but the guide made an effort to find a dey place where she could still tell the stories, and she did a great job!”

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Ghost Tour of Toronto Original Haunted Walk - Starting at 10 Front Street West
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Ghost Tour of Toronto Original Haunted Walk

7.Ghost Tour of Toronto Original Haunted Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 185 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Walk through central Toronto with a professional storyteller and hear ghost tales tied to the city’s oldest buildings. The route begins at 10 Front Street West and ends at Mackenzie House near Dundas Subway Station, passing the former Lake Ontario shoreline, St. Lawrence Market, and a Gothic Revival cathedral. The group is limited to 12 people.

“Amazing. Thanks to Dev for the great experience. Very knowledgeable. We would highly recommend this ghost tour to others.”

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Kingston: Ghosts and Mysteries Trolley Tour - Downtown Kingston sets the mood
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Kingston: Ghosts and Mysteries Trolley Tour

8.Ghosts and Mysteries Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 158 reviews · 1h 30m · from $40

Ride through Kingston after dark as an English-speaking guide shares ghost stories, grim history, and local mysteries. The 90-minute trolley tour passes downtown, Fort Henry Hill, Deadman’s Bay, Kingston Penitentiary, and Rockwood Asylum. Brief appearances by costumed characters add a theatrical touch. Guides such as Kimberly, Jonathan, Richard, and Ben have earned praise for their humor and storytelling.

“We loved how it was history entwined into the ghosts and mysteries. As first time visitors to Kingston we loved it!”

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Kingston: Haunted Night Walking Tour - What the walk covers
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Kingston: Haunted Night Walking Tour

9.Haunted Night Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 144 reviews · 1h 15m · from $23

Follow a cloaked English-speaking guide from Ontario Street through downtown Kingston and old Sydenham Ward. Hear stories of haunted hotels, hidden burial grounds, grave robbings, and courthouse hangings. Guides such as Alison, Liam, Rachel, Maya, and Rebecca are known for clear storytelling and careful pacing. The tour runs outdoors in all weather.

“Very interesting. Love the scenery! Amazing stories! Guide was courteous and watched out for everyone's safety. Need more info on the different places though.”

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Banff Ghost Walks - The route from Banff Avenue to the river
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Banff Ghost Walks

10.Banff Ghost Walks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 122 reviews · from $30

Start at Good Earth Coffeehouse on Banff Avenue at 7 p.m. for a 1-hour-40-minute outdoor walk through Banff’s historic center. Guides such as Sam, Jack, Mike, and Harriet mix ghost stories with local history, old photographs, hotel legends, and unsolved crimes. The walk is easy, but cool weather, rain, mosquitoes, and an 8-year minimum age matter.

“Girls weekend! Eight of us on a Friday night ghost walk with Mike. Excellent guide, great history info, a few soine tinglers and one ‘skunk’ down by the river! Five stars! Thanks for a great evening!”

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Orignal Haunted Walk of Kingston 75-Minute Ghost Tour - City Hall and the weight of old Kingston
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Orignal Haunted Walk of Kingston 75-Minute Ghost Tour

11.Orignal Haunted Walk of Kingston 75-Minute Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 113 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Join a professional storyteller in downtown Kingston for a 75-minute evening walk from 200 Ontario Street. You’ll hear ghost tales linked to City Hall, the old market, Hochelaga Inn, Chalmers United Church, and St. George’s Cathedral. Guides such as Rebecca, Tamara, Allison, and Arianne bring different levels of drama and humor to the route.

“Allison was really good and we enjoyed all the interesting stories!! Definitely recommend when in you're in Kingston.”

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Haunted Montreal Pub Crawl - Sir Winston Churchill Pub and darker tales
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Haunted Montreal Pub Crawl

12.Haunted Montreal Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 108 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26

This 2.5-hour English tour visits McKibbin’s, Sir Winston Churchill Pub, and Hurley’s Irish Pub. Guides such as Jason, Max, Donovan, Cara, and Anton have led the crawl, mixing Montreal history, ghost lore, and true crime while you sit inside each bar. Drinks cost extra, and the group may include up to 25 people.

“We bought tickets online and the name of the pub was listed. I was texted a link with the barcode for the tickets and an option for a pdf. I thought they were printable tickets. We Google the address for McKibben pub and drove there. We were a bit early so we waited in the car and arrived outside the pub 5 minutes before it was to start. We went in to ask if anyone was already there and the waiter had no idea what we were talking about. We went back outside and tried to call the number and got voice-mail. I replied to the text asking for help…”

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Haunted Old Montreal - Place Vauquelin and the jail beneath the park
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Haunted Old Montreal

13.Haunted Old Montreal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26

Follow a professional actor and storyteller through Old Montreal for about 90 minutes. You’ll hear roughly a dozen ghost stories tied to Montreal’s past, stopping at Place d’Armes, Place Vauquelin, Champs-de-Mars, and Château Ramezay. Guides such as James, Delaney, and Antoine have been praised for lively delivery.

“Interesting history, family friendly, good guide. Our older daughter had so much fun. This is the third city we’ve done one in and she said this one was her favorite so far”

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Victoria: Ghost Tour of Old Town and Bastion Square - Meeting at the Visitor Information Centre
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Victoria: Ghost Tour of Old Town and Bastion Square

14.Ghost Tour of Old Town and Bastion Square

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 70 reviews · 1 hour · from $17

Walk from the Visitor Information Centre across from the Empress Hotel into Victoria’s Old Town and Bastion Square. Your English-speaking guide may be Sheldon, Jason, Chris, Fiona, Asher, or another local storyteller. Expect murderous gold rush tales, tragic romances, haunted buildings, and dark alleyways for $17 per person.

“Funny and scary tour in Victorias old city. Nice storytelling and a great experience”

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Spirits of the Distillery District Ghost Tour - The stories behind spirits, breweries, and Prohibition
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Spirits of the Distillery District Ghost Tour

15.Spirits of the Distillery District Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 56 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Walk Toronto’s Distillery District after dark with a costumed storyteller such as Caroline, Cole, Katie, or Kit. Over 75 minutes, you’ll hear ghost tales, learn about Gooderham and Worts, Prohibition, Toronto’s waterfront, and stop near the Young Centre, Spirit of York, and Mill Street Brewery. Groups are capped at 10.

“I really enjoyed my ghost tour of the Distillery District. Our guide Kit was very friendly, knowledgeable, and shared insights about the history of the area in an interesting way. Many thanks for being our guide!!”

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