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
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
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.
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)
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
290 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour
118bradk,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did 70 minute ghost tour with Ryan tonight. He had good ghost stories and history of the area and Ottawa. Would recommend.
Great trip
Zoe R,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Nat was great storyteller, highly recommend. Wish I had time to see all the artefact's in the Byward museum in daylight.
Fun with the Haunted Walking Tour of Ottawa
Curious788023,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Original Haunted Walking Tour in Ottawa was light fun and entertainment. Our guide Ryan shared stories combined with interesting historical tidbits about Ottawa. It was well paced, but make sure you wear comfortable shoes. Our entire family liked it.
Beautiful stories
Happiness18706954616,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was quite pleasant to listen to the haunted historical stories.
Awesome night
M1482TDchristopherc,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fun night!! Our guide Emily was energetic, knowledgeable, theatrical, and just great overall. The tour was really interesting, we saw so many great sights (but no ghosts). Highly recommend this tour!
Great Tour Guide, Great Tour!
Catmandu71,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide was so knowldfeable and very pleasant. A truly good tour!
Great!!!
N4261NPmichaelf,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I took the tour with Elias and he was wonderful! He answered all of my questions and was a very good storyteller. Would highly recommend! Thanks!
Nov 5 review.
lordt2020,Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Wonderful walk around Ottawa. Would have liked to go West a bit more to talk about other building but otherwise a very good experience. A little chilly though lol.
Scary and fun
gabrielrP959QM,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great discovery! Very good way to discover the city and its different histories. Our guide, Arianne, was a very good narrator who manages to transport you, captivate and even convince you. I can only advise you the experience.
Fun Introduction to Ottawa
Jennifer N,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A fun way to learn about the history and architecture of a new town. Daniella did a great job—very informative and friendly. Set a spooky-but-child-friendly tone, as there was a child in our group.
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