Haunted Walk's Nightmare Before (and after) Christmas Tour in Ottawa

This tour departs from The Haunted Walk ticket office, located just steps from Parliament Hill in Downtown Ottawa.

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.

Step inside the Bytown Museum, Ottawa’s oldest stone building, where most of the evening unfolds. Its cozy rooms and historic shadows create the perfect setting for dark festive tales.