Haunted Walk's Nightmare Before (and after) Christmas Tour in Ottawa
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 15 minutes
Mobile ticket
The Ghosts of Christmas Past Are Calling! Step into the shadows of the festive season, where lantern light flickers, snow falls softly, and stories linger in the long nights. From chilling winter folklore to ghostly yuletide legends, you’ll discover a darker thread woven through the season’s cheer. The majority of the tour unfolds inside the dimly lit Bytown Museum, one of Ottawa’s oldest and most haunted buildings. Once inside, you’ll learn why some Haunted Walk tour guides are too scared to give tours of the museum—even at Christmas time. Warm lights. Spooky seasonal chills. A night of festive fright you won’t soon forget. December 5, 6, 13, 20, 27-30, 2025.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
The Haunted Walk
This tour departs from The Haunted Walk ticket office, located just steps from Parliament Hill in Downtown Ottawa.
Rideau Canal National Historic Site
The 90-minute storytelling adventure will surprise, amaze, and delight even the most skeptical in the group. Along the way, hear a number of stories. Find out about the tragic connection between the Titanic and the Fairmont Chateau Laurier; why the Rideau Canal (a Unesco World Heritage Site) is believed to be haunted by 1,000 workers who died during the construction; and Ottawa's infamously haunted high school. Also, learn about a Canadian solider who was saved from certain death by the intervention of a deceased family member. And discover why Ottawa's oldest building seems to be its most haunted. Begin with a short walk along the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site wrapped in winter stillness. The water, stone walls, and crisp air set an atmospheric tone before we step inside for the darker folklore of the season.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Gratuities
Options
Nightmare Before/After X-mas
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Visit of the bytown museum while hearing horror stories
947marie ved,Dec 26, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super interesting! great guide! would recommend to anyone interested in the history of town and ghosts stories! had a great time
Really nice experience!
priyankagupta24,Dec 10, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00enjoyed the stories and visit to the haunted Bytown museum. worthwhile and memorable experience from my Ottawa trip!
From CA$33.89
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