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

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 15 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 24 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Haunted Walk of Ottawa

Ages: Youth (10–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

The Haunted Walk

10 min

This tour departs from The Haunted Walk ticket office, located just steps from Parliament Hill in Downtown Ottawa.
Rideau Canal National Historic Site

10 min

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.
Bytown Museum

55 min Admission included

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Tour departs from Haunted Walks ticket office, located just steps from Parliament Hill in Downtown Ottawa

End point

Tour departs from Haunted Walks ticket office, located just steps from Parliament Hill in Downtown Ottawa

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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