Top 15 Ghost & History Tours in Canada

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

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

Follow a French- or English-speaking storyteller through Old Montreal for 90 minutes of eerie tales, local history, and unexplained mysteries. Guides such as Alice, Constance, Lily, and Madame Morphine use theatrical character work to bring the city’s darker past to life. Meet at Place Royale, across from Pointe-à-Callière Museum, and arrive early because latecomers cannot join.

“Constance was a great story. She kept the group involved and having fun. Would recommend this tour to others.”

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2.Old Montreal Ghost Walking Tour

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

Start at Place Royale at 8:00 pm and follow a costumed actor through Old Montreal’s alleys and streets toward Bonsecours Market. Guides such as Madame Morphine, Constance, Alice, Beatrice, Franklin, and Marguerite mix crimes, hangings, fires, witchcraft, and ghost tales with humor and audience participation. Expect theater as much as history.

“Great tour! We learned a lot about history of Montreal and many ghost sightings in and around the downtown or old Montreal area. I appreciated the historical contacts as well as the very engaged in entertaining method by which our guide told the stories of individuals who had less than fortunate fates.”

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3.Haunted Night Walking Tour

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

Meet a cloaked guide at 46 1/2 Sparks Street for a 75-minute outdoor walk through downtown Ottawa. Hear ghost stories tied to Grant House, Château Laurier, and a haunted high school, with English or French commentary. Guides such as Monica, Jack, and Nart bring different styles, from warm storytelling to extra theatrical scares.

“Jack was an awesome guide! Very knowledgeable and even emphasized at times to make the tour a little more “spooky””

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4.Original Haunted Walk of Ottawa

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

Spend about 75 minutes walking from 46 Sparks Street through downtown Ottawa with a local storyteller. Hear eerie tales linked to Château Laurier, the Rideau Canal, Bytown Museum, Lisgar Collegiate Institute, and other historic sites. Guides such as Monica, Margo, Nart, and Laura are known for lively delivery, with a family-friendly tone available.

“It was great to know more about the history of Ottawa. The walk is easy for kids and everybody can enjoy.”

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5.Haunted Night Walking Tour

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

Follow a cloaked English-speaking guide from Ontario Street into Kingston’s old Sydenham Ward. Hear stories tied to haunted hotels, hidden burial grounds, grave robbings, hangings, and haunted bed-and-breakfasts. The 75-minute walk runs outdoors in all weather, with guides such as Alison, Liam, Rebecca, and Maya praised for lively storytelling and careful group management.

“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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6.Banff Ghost Walks

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

Start at Good Earth Coffeehouse on Banff Avenue at 7 pm for an outdoor, small-group walk through Banff’s old streets and river-side areas. Guides such as Sam, Jack, Harriet, Mike, and Jenn bring local ghost stories, old photos, murders, and strange encounters to life. The walk returns to the starting point.

“The Ghost Tour was a lot of Fun! It was Very Entertaining and also taught us a lot about the local history.”

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

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

Walk Kingston’s historic center after dark with a local storyteller, stopping at City Hall, the Public Market, Hochelaga Inn, Chalmers United Church, and St. George’s Cathedral. Guides such as Rebecca, Allison, Tamara, and Arianne bring the tales to life with humor, drama, and local history. Expect a small group, some low-lit streets, and a few spooky surprises.

“The tour gives you the opportunity to see many sites in the downtown area with a rich history and many impressive buildings. The guide of our tour Arianne was quite knowledgeable with answering our questions and had a great storyteller presents that grabbed your attention.”

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8.Haunted Montreal Pub Crawl

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

Start at McKibbin’s on Bishop Street and spend about 45 minutes in each of three pubs: McKibbin’s, Sir Winston Churchill Pub, and Hurley’s. Guides such as Jason, Anton, Max, Donovan, and Cara present Montreal ghost stories, dark history, and true crime in English. Drinks cost extra, and the group can reach 25 people.

“Good tour if you're looking for something low key to do on a Sun. afternoon...Donovan was VERY entertaining and gets the highest of recommendations...”

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9.Haunted Old Montreal

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

Follow a professional actor and storyteller through Old Montreal for 90 minutes of unsettling history and ghost lore. You’ll visit Place d’Armes, Place Vauquelin, Champs-de-Mars, the Courthouse District, and finish at Château Ramezay. Guides vary, with James, Delaney, Antoine, and Jason among those praised for lively delivery.

“The guide was very animated and fun and well spoken. However, we had to walk very fast to keep up with the guide, cover a good distance between stories. The ghost stories were so-so. The group size was also too large with 30 attendees, and a total of 40 attendees allowed.”

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10.Haunted Downtown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26Top rated

Join Haunted Montreal at 8:30 p.m. for a 90-minute English walking tour from Norman Bethune Square to Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth. Guides such as Jason and Cara mix theatrical storytelling with Montreal history, visiting haunted pubs, forgotten graveyards, hotels, crypts, and other locations linked to ghost stories. Expect a small group, city walking, and a playful spooky mood.

“The tour was informative and entertaining. Cara was a wonderful guide, knowledgeable and enthusiastic.”

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11.Haunted Griffintown Ghost Walking Tour in Montréal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26

You’ll walk through Griffintown with a guide such as Jason or Cara, hearing local history and ghost stories at several haunted areas. The 90-minute tour begins at Rockaberry Griffintown and ends on Rue William. It runs in English, costs $26.27, and suits families, history fans, and curious first-time visitors.

“I went on the Griffintown Ghost Walking Tour with my husband and 16 year old son and we loved it. It was really interesting--we learned a lot of history that we didn't know, plus some great ghost stories. The only disappointment was that we didn't see any ghosts or floating orbs lol.”

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12.Paranormal History Walking Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 46 reviews · 1h 45m · from $29

Walk Banff’s historic streets after dark with an English-speaking guide from Discover Banff Tours. Over 105 minutes, hear stories of haunted hotels, ghost towns, unsolved mysteries, and strange encounters. Guides such as Jack, Jen, Mike, Max, Lisa, and Sam bring humor and local history to the route. Meet at the Good Earth Coffeehouse patio for $29 per person.

“Mike was great! really informative and with a great sense of humour! we had a thoroughly good night and highly recommend everyone who believes or not to book a ghost tour!!”

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13.Haunted Old Montreal Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 39 reviews · 1h 30m · from $24

Walk Old Montreal with a professional actor and storyteller as you hear grim tales tied to Place d’Armes, the old courthouse, Champs-de-Mars, Montreal’s first jail, and Chateau Ramezay. The tour lasts 90 minutes, costs $24, runs in English or French, and stays outdoors with no jump scares.

“Great your! I credible guide. Love the history of Montreal Infused with some haunting”

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14.Haunted Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26

Haunted Mountain takes you up Mount Royal after dark on a 90-minute lantern-lit walk. An English-speaking guide leads you along rough mountain paths to places linked with reported ghost sightings, adding grim Montreal history and paranormal tales. Guide Donovan has earned praise for his storytelling and historical detail. Wear sturdy shoes and expect elevation changes.

“It was amazing we had a lot of fun we learn about their history and at the same time we were amazed.. Love it... Thank you to the team 👌”

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15.Banff Canyoning – Ghost Canyon (Intermediate Level)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $221

You’ll travel from Banff or Canmore to Ghost Canyon, hike 30 to 45 minutes, then suit up for four rappels, slides, scrambling, and pool jumps. Guides such as Zak, Mark, and Marc lead a private group of up to eight. No rope experience is needed, but you should be comfortable with heights, swimming, and a full day of physical activity.

“My most memorable moment was the last solo waterfall rappel. Zak was our guide. He was so knowledgeable, friendly and patient. We really enjoyed his company the entire day. I would recommend him as a guide to others and this adventure. Thank you for a wonderful experience.”

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