Public Investigations

What Awaits in the Depths of Winter’s Dark? Step into the shadows with us at Ottawa’s Cumberland Heritage Village Museum for one of the city’s most unique winter activities—a spine-tingling paranormal adventure! Get exclusive access to explore four heated heritage buildings, each steeped in history and chilling tales from the past. Feel the stillness of the night and listen for whispers from forgotten voices as we use ancient and modern techniques to reach out to any spirits that call the Village home. Will they respond? Leave skepticism at the door and enter into the world of the unexplained. ‘Alone in the Dark’ is an authentic experience where the outcomes are as unpredictable as the spirits themselves. Nothing is staged. This unforgettable evening will captivate ghost story enthusiasts, paranormal investigators, history buffs, urban explorers, and anyone curious about the unknown. Spaces are vanishing fast—secure your spot now before this one-of-a-kind experience slips away into the shadows! Participants must be 16 or older. Choose curiosity over fear and join us in the dark!

Haunted Holidays Dates Added – Every Friday in December! 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.