• 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 sure to surprise, amaze, and delight even the most skeptical participants. Along the way, 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 1,000 workers who perished during its construction; and explore Ottawa’s notoriously haunted high school.

Additionally, hear about a Canadian soldier who was saved 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 walk along the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site enveloped in winter tranquility. The water, stone walls, and crisp air create an atmospheric setting before stepping inside to explore the darker folklore of the season.

• Bytown Museum - Enter the Bytown Museum, Ottawa’s oldest stone building, where most of the evening’s events take place. Its cozy rooms and historic shadows provide the ideal backdrop for dark festive tales.

• 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 descends, and tales echo through the long nights. Explore the eerie winter folklore and spectral yuletide legends that reveal a darker side 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. Experience warm lights, spooky seasonal thrills, and a night of festive fright you won’t soon forget. 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.