Public Investigations
What happens when the lights go out at Ottawa’s Billings Estate National Historic Site? Find out for yourself. This exclusive small-group investigation isn’t just a ghost tour. It’s an invitation to take part in real paranormal experiments inside one of the city’s most historic and haunted sites. Guided by an experienced host, you’ll attempt to make contact as you delve into the captivating stories of the Billings family and uncover long-hidden secrets. Throughout the night, you’ll participate in a series of suspenseful experiments as you move through dimly lit rooms and peer into shadowy corners, where the past may not be entirely at rest. This authentic and immersive evening offers a rare blend of history, mystery, and hands-on investigation, placing you at the heart of the night’s discoveries. Perfect for ghost story enthusiasts, fearless paranormal investigators, history buffs, urban explorers, or anyone with a curiosity about the unknown. Book your spot now—spaces fill fast! Participants must be 16 or older. Choose curiosity over fear and join us in the dark!
The long, dark nights of winter are the perfect time to explore the unknown! Black Creek Pioneer Village is without question one of the most active sites we tour. Over the years, our inquisitive ghost tour guests have craved a deeper, more immersive encounter with the eerie side of this extraordinary location. Join us for a spine-chilling paranormal adventure where intimate groups of 12 or fewer will have exclusive access to investigate haunted heritage buildings – including the notorious Half Way House – in the dark! Feel the chill of the night and listen to the whispers of the past as we employ ancient and modern techniques to attempt to establish contact with the lingering spirits that call the Village home. Will they respond? Leave skepticism at the door and step into the world of the unexplained. ‘Alone in the Dark’ is as real as it gets, where even the spirits themselves can’t predict the outcome. Nothing is hidden or staged. This unforgettably eerie evening will delight ghost story enthusiasts, fearless paranormal investigators, history aficionados, urban explorers, and anyone with a curiosity about the unknown. Book your spot now—spaces fill fast! All participants must be 16 or older.
There are few spots as picturesque, and as haunted, as the Mill of Kintail, in Mississippi Mills, Ontario. With 200 years of history, the Mill is one of the oldest buildings in Canada available for paranormal investigations. This 3.5-hour special event will begin with a full briefing on the haunted history of the site, the equipment to be used, and the best practices to follow when collecting and analyzing evidence. Then you will have the opportunity to venture inside and investigate three different buildings. What will you discover? With a max of 6 people per group, tickets are extremely limited. Transportation not provided. DATES: May 9 & 10, June 20 & 21, 2025
On the anniversary of an execution held on the grounds, dare to explore Ontario’s oldest jail, where tragedy and restless spirits linger. Known for its dark history, including multiple executions, L’Orignal Jail / Ancienne Prison de L’Orignal is believed to be haunted by the restless souls of former inmates. During this exclusive 3-hour investigation, you’ll begin with a full briefing on the jail’s haunted past, an introduction to ghost-hunting equipment, and the best strategies for collecting and analyzing evidence. Once prepared, you’ll venture into the darkness, navigating cells and corridors where history’s shadows loom large. Will you uncover signs of the paranormal—or leave haunted by questions you can’t answer? Every investigation delivers something different and unpredictable. With just 6 people per group, spots are limited and disappearing quickly. Transportation not provided. DATES: June 27 & 28, 2025
NEW DATES ADDED FOR JULY & AUGUST 2025! Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime paranormal adventure as we explore Toronto’s famously haunted theatre & National Historic Site – The Elgin & Winter Garden Theatres. Small groups (12 guests or fewer) will have exclusive access to investigate the empty theatres & ornate lobbies – in the dark! Stand in the exact locations that have made the theatre a paranormal hotspot as we share the building’s chilling ghost stories and history. Throughout the evening, we will also trace humanity’s attempts to contact the other side from ancient times up to today. As we experiment with different communication methods – will any of the theatre’s ghosts answer back? Each group will have a unique and unpredictable experience while investigating the building. This unforgettably eerie evening at the only operational (and haunted!) double-decker theatre in the world will delight ghost story enthusiasts, paranormal investigators, avid theatregoers, urban explorers, or anyone with a curiosity about the unknown. All participants must be 16+.