Haunted Museum Tour – Bytown Museum

Ghost Tours

Next Available: SOLD OUT
75 minutes
Adults $29.99, Youth (up to 14) $19.99
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This October, join us on an unforgettable journey into the heart of Ottawa’s supernatural past as we step inside the city’s oldest and most haunted building – the Bytown Museum. Prepare to be captivated by chilling tales of ghostly encounters, shared by museum staff, visitors, and even our Haunted Walk tour guides! As we make our way to the museum, we’ll immerse you in the region’s oldest and most famous ghost stories, including iconic tales such as those surrounding the Rideau Canal, Barrack Hill Cemetery, and the Gatineau River – stories that have become cherished favourites among our Original Haunted Walk guests. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore one of Ottawa’s haunted landmarks with The Haunted Walk! This experience is presented in English.

More Spooky Fun!

THE FINAL SEASON HAS BEGUN! Explore Ottawa’s famous haunted jail and real-life murder mystery! Tour the cellblocks where inmates of all kinds were once imprisoned. Retrace the final footsteps of the condemned as you walk from Death Row to the last working gallows in Canada. In 1869, was an innocent man executed for the murder of Thomas D’Arcy McGee, a popular Canadian politician? Does he still haunt the hallways of the jail to this day? Join us and find out for yourself. Not recommended for children under 10. Cette visite est également disponible en français.

Next available: December 8, 2023
75 minutes
Adults $29.99, Youth (up to 14) $19.99

The outdoor tour that started it all! Be captivated by our talented cloak-wearing storytellers as they share the best spine-tingling ghost stories from the area. With lanterns to light our way, we’ll take you to some of the most haunted spots in Ottawa, including the Bytown Museum, the Fairmont Château Laurier, and Ottawa’s haunted high school. Get ready for an unforgettable evening experience that will forever change your perception of the city and many of its historic buildings. Perfect for all ages, this tour is a tried and true favourite for family fun, curiosity-seekers and paranormal enthusiasts alike! Cette visite est également disponible en français.

Next available: March 2, 2024
75 minutes
Adults $25.99, Youth (up to 14) $19.99

‘Tis the season…for scary stories! Join us at the Bytowne Cinema as we revive the Victorian tradition of sharing ghost stories to celebrate the holidays. Storytellers from The Haunted Walk of Ottawa will spread spooky cheer with spellbinding tales of the otherworldly and supernatural – with a holiday spin. We will screen thematic classic short films throughout the evening to add to your eerie experience. We’re also offering a VIP experience for 16 brave souls who will stay after the theatre closes for a paranormal investigation with the team from The Haunted Walk. This 60-minute adventure is an excellent introduction to investigating the supernatural while exploring modern and ancient methods used to commune with the other side. You won’t want to miss this special, exclusive experience. Maybe you’ll even make it a holiday tradition! Also offered in Toronto.

Next available: December 16, 2023
90 minutes
$25 per person (Bytowne members save $3), $50 per person for show and VIP investigation