• The Haunted Walk - This tour begins at The Haunted Walk ticket office, conveniently located just a short distance from Parliament Hill in Downtown Ottawa.
• Rideau Canal National Historic Site - This 90-minute storytelling journey is designed to surprise, amaze, and entertain even the most skeptical participants. Along the route, enjoy a variety of stories. Discover the tragic link between the Titanic and the Fairmont Chateau Laurier; learn why the Rideau Canal (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) is thought to be haunted by the 1,000 workers who perished during its construction; and explore Ottawa’s notoriously haunted high school.

Additionally, hear about a Canadian soldier who was rescued from certain death by the intervention of a deceased family member. Uncover why Ottawa’s oldest building is considered its most haunted. Start with a brief stroll along the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site enveloped in winter tranquility. The water, stone walls, and crisp air create an atmospheric backdrop before delving into the darker folklore of the season.

• Bytown Museum - Enter the Bytown Museum, Ottawa’s oldest stone structure, where much of the evening’s events take place. Its intimate rooms and historic shadows provide the ideal setting for eerie festive stories.

• Professional guide

• Gratuities

The Ghosts of Christmas Past Are Calling! Immerse yourself in the mysterious ambiance of the holiday season, where lanterns cast flickering lights, snow gently falls, and tales echo through the long nights. Explore the eerie winter folklore and ghostly yuletide legends that add a darker layer to the season’s joy. Most of the tour takes place within the dimly lit Bytown Museum, one of Ottawa’s oldest and most haunted sites. Inside, discover why some Haunted Walk tour guides are too frightened to lead tours of the museum—even during Christmas. Enjoy warm lights, spooky seasonal thrills, and an unforgettable night of festive fright. December 5, 6, 13, 20, 27-30, 2025.

• Wheelchair accessible — if assistance is required, passenger must provide their own carer
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.