Haunted Ottawa Jail Tour

Ghost Tours

Next Available: May 27, 2023
More dates available:
  • May 28, 2023
  • May 29, 2023
  • June 1, 2023
  • June 2, 2023
75 minutes
Adults $24.99, Youth (up to 14) $19.99
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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.

Small Group Private Tours

Experience the ultimate Haunted Walk adventure with your boos and besties! Get a private tour for up to 12 people on a Friday or Saturday. Got a smaller group? Bring 2-8 people on a weeknight for only $150 – that’s up to 50% off! Need a few more tickets? No problem – add extra spirits for $25/person (max. 20 people).

A Safe & Spooky Experience for All...

Our Haunted Jail Tour regrettably isn’t accessible as there are a number of stairs along the route – unfortunately, they didn’t design 19th-century jails to be easy to get around!

Funding provided by the Government of Ontario

More Spooky Fun!

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 Ă©galement disponible en français.

Next available: May 29, 2023
75 minutes
Adults $24.99, Youth (up to 14) $19.99

For some, cemeteries evoke feelings of fear and dread. For others, they are beautiful spaces filled with memories and reflection. For us, they are places with countless stories waiting to be told. We are proud to partner with Beechwood Cemetery National Historic Site for a one-of-a-kind evening filled with storytelling and chills. We will share the darker history of the cemetery’s early days and the ghost stories connected to some who rest there – including strange reports from staff that continue to this day. The experience will be mostly outdoors as we walk amongst the crypts, headstones and other markers. Our final stop of the evening will give us the rare opportunity to venture inside the Mausoleum after sunset for one last spine-tingling tale.  We recommend all guests bring a flashlight for fun & safety.

Next available: June 3, 2023
75 minutes
Adults $24.99, Youth (up to 14) $19.99

Explore the darkened hallways of the oldest jail in Ontario! L’Orignal Jail / Ancienne Prison de L’Orignal was the site of many tragic events, including multiple executions, and is potentially haunted by several restless spirits. Your 3-hour investigation will begin with a full briefing on the haunted history of the building, the equipment to be used, and the best practices to follow when collecting and analyzing evidence. Then you will venture into the dark…to see if you can capture any sign of paranormal activity. The results of every investigation are different and sometimes unpredictable. With a max of 6 people per group, tickets are extremely limited. Transportation not provided. DATES: June 9 – 10, 2023

Next available: June 9, 2023
180 minutes
$69.99 per Investigator