Join us on an unforgettable journey into the heart of Ottawa’s supernatural past as we explore 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, Parliament Hill, and the murder of D’Arcy McGee. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore one of Ottawa’s haunted landmarks with The Haunted Walk!
In demand: 50 of the next 60 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
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The Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a historic waterway connecting Ottawa to Lake Ontario, renowned for its picturesque scenery and as the world's largest naturally frozen skating rink in winter.
Parliament Hill, the iconic seat of Canada's federal government, features stunning Gothic Revival architecture and offers panoramic views of the Ottawa River.
The Bytown Museum, Ottawa's oldest stone building, is renowned as the most haunted site in the city, brimming with historical artifacts and eerie tales.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Ghosts of the Bytown Museum lasts about 1h 15min. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $27 per person for this Ottawa experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:30 PM and 8:00 PM.
It can: 50 of the next 60 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Located just below ground at the corner of Sparks and Elgin is The Haunted Walk Ticket Office. Look for the flickering lanterns to start your ghostly adventure! Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 3 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Haunted Walk of Ottawa.
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Stories were good but really scary enough. In the museum, you could hear other people laughing and talking that took away from the ambience. Tour went overtime by 15 minutes. On the good side, enjoyed the rideau canal and the history that was mixed in.
Fantastic ghost tour. Informative and fun. Enjoyed the fact that we got to go inside Bytown Museum after hours. Bear in mind that this is not suitable for those with mobility issues as there are old staircases to navigate and some with limited lighting. I would recommend this tour if you have already done other tours and are looking for something a little different.
I Loved every part of the tour. Our guide, Chloé, was absolutely fantastic and was an amazing and terrifying story teller! Ahah! Excellent work!!! We enjoyed !!!!!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghosts of the Bytown Museum | 1h 15min | 4.3 (3) | $27 | |
 Canadian War Museum Admission | 3 hours | 4.6 (241) | $19 | View |
 Ottawa Boat Cruise - Rideau Canal Cruise | 1h 30min | 4.3 (1,278) | $41 | View |
 Ottawa Boat Cruise Paul's Boat Line | 1h 30min | 4.3 (1,000) | $38 | View |
 Ottawa Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour | 1h 30min | 4.3 (510) | $38 | View |
 2-Hour Ottawa Express City Bike Tour | 2 hours | 5.0 (317) | $57 | View |
 Original Haunted Walk of Ottawa | 1h 15min | 4.5 (312) | $27 | View |