Original Haunted Walk of Ottawa
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 15 minutes
Mobile ticket
Experience the 75-minute walking tour of Ottawa that has been captivating visitors and locals alike for more than 20 years. The Original Haunted Walk is led by the best of local storytellers, dramatists, and amateur historians, sharing some of the most hair-raising and spine-chilling real-life ghost stories from the area. Follow along as they lead the way by lantern light to their favourite haunted spots. From January to March, we offer a special winterized version of the tour complete with the comfort of cozy indoor stops along the way.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Wheelchair accessible — if assistance is required, passenger must provide their own carer
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Gratuities
What To Expect
Our tour guide will meet you at our ticket office to start the night.
Ottawa
Our storyteller will lead you by lantern light to some of the most haunted spots in downtown Ottawa and share the chilling ghost stories.
Options
Randonnée en Français
Nous partagerons les histoires classiques au sujet de la région et vous amènerons à quelques-uns de nos sites hantés préférés. (90 min)
Evening English Only Tour
English Only Tour: We will share some of our favourite ghost stories from the area and lead you by lantern light to some of our favourite haunted spots.
Reviews
272 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommended!
Ginette C,
Jul 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fun, entertaining, and informative! Our guide, Nart, was an amusing storyteller. I learned a lot about the sinister side of the city’s history.
The guide was really...
Adam A,
Jun 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00The guide was really knowledgeable and interested in Ottawa so it was a really good experience definitely worth doing
Great stories and funny...
FrancesPauline B,
Jun 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great stories and funny puns! Our tour guide, Nart, was really knowledgeable and friendly! He even said some random fun facts about the places we visited.
The meet up spot was easy...
Jessica N,
Apr 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00The meet up spot was easy to find. Monica was a great guide and had different facts and info to share! A nice way to see the downtown area and learn about history and spirits.
Excellent tour
Tanya M,
Mar 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00What a wonderful tour. Our tour guide was extremely fun and informative. She also told us some of her on haunted experiences! Definitely important to wear walking shoes! We had a great time!
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