Hidden Ottawa Secrets Walking Tour

4.7 (9 reviews) 1 h 30 min Free cancellation

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What's he looking at? — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Hidden Ottawa City Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Join our crew of storytelling guides as we take you on a 90-minute escapade through the hidden side of Ottawa. No boring history here! We’re all about the bizarre and unexpected side of the city we love. Ever heard of mutant squirrels or surprise racoons causing havoc? Maple syrup heists that would make Robin Hood blush? Secret society messages encoded in some of our most well-known places? We’ve got all that and more! Guffaw and gasp through the city’s streets as our fun and engaging tour guides spill the beans on those little-known stories and secrets that define Ottawa’s hidden personality. Grab your pals, your family, or even that weird cousin you don’t quite know how to handle – everyone’s welcome! “Hidden Ottawa” is a fun and engaging good-natured adventure, perfect for first-time visitors and locals alike. You won’t find this side of the city in any guidebook! Tickets are vanishing now like a squirrel with a stolen bottle of maple syrup!

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–20
Operated by: Haunted Walk of Ottawa

Ages: Youth (0–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

Where we start our journey into the weird and whacky!
Sparks Street

15 min

There are several secrets to share about one of Ottawa's most historic streets!
Parliament Hill and Buildings

10 min

The perfect spot to talk about bizarre laws and missing money!
National Arts Centre

15 min

We share some wild stories about Ottawa's early mayors and some unbelievable decisions that were almost made.
Stop 5

10 min

Ottawa's famous castle harbours a few secrets!
Rideau Canal National Historic Site

Passing by

The Uniseco Heritage Site that runs through the heart of the city.
Major's Hill Park

10 min

What does this old park have to do with the occult?
Stop 8

5 min

Where we end our delightful romp through Ottawa's secrets and legends.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We start from outside the Haunted Walk ticket office.

End point

We end on the York Street Steps in the Byward Market. Any guests who want to join us on our walk back to our ticket office are more than welcome.

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.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.