Creepy Curiosities

One of the most iconic and unsettling images in horror appears in the final moments of Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 film, The Shining. As the camera slowly zooms in on a black-and-white photograph dated July 4, 1921, we see Jack Torrance — played by Jack Nicholson — smiling among a crowd of partygoers at the haunted...

Henri Seguin’s story is one of crime, defiance, and mystery, tied to one of Ontario’s most haunted locations, the SDG Jail. A Grim Night in Cornwall The date was January 18, 1954, and the small Ontario town of Cornwall was preparing for a grim event—an execution. The gallows had been readied, the noose tested, and...

Do you add cemetery stops to your vacation itinerary? If not, you might be missing out on some fascinating experiences! Cemeteries are not just resting places for our loved ones. They are open-air art galleries and windows into history. Whether you’re a history buff, an art enthusiast, or simply curious about local legends, visiting a...

Announcement from Haunted Walk Founder & CEO – Glen Shackleton Hi Folks, I have an important announcement to make about the future of our tours at the old Ottawa Jail. The Ottawa Jail Hostel has decided to end our partnership in order to focus those spaces on accommodations instead. This takes effect as of December...

There are a lot of people who are scared of the dark. As Haunted Walk storytellers, we often use this to our advantage: taking guests down into spooky dark tunnels, leading tours late into the evening, wearing dark cloaks and carrying lanterns. However, there are moments when the dread of bright light surpasses our apprehension...

Hold onto your kilts, folks, because the 125-kilogram Stone of Scone or ‘Stone of Destiny’ has left Edinburgh Castle for the first time in 25 years for the coronation of King Charles III! This stone may seem like just a regular old rock, but it is actually a sacred object with an incredible history. It...