Haunted Walk's Nightmare Before (and after) Christmas Tour in Ottawa

1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

The Ghosts of Christmas Past Are Calling! Step into the shadows of the festive season, where lantern light flickers, snow falls softly, and stories linger in the long nights. From chilling winter folklore to ghostly yuletide legends, you’ll discover a darker thread woven through the season’s cheer. The majority of the tour unfolds inside the dimly lit Bytown Museum, one of Ottawa’s oldest and most haunted buildings. Once inside, you’ll learn why some Haunted Walk tour guides are too scared to give tours of the museum—even at Christmas time. Warm lights. Spooky seasonal chills. A night of festive fright you won’t soon forget. December 5, 6, 13, 20, 27-30, 2025.

What to Expect

Shared tour (max 24)

3 stops

1 hr 15 min duration

Stop at: The Haunted Walk

10 min

This tour departs from The Haunted Walk ticket office, located just steps from Parliament Hill in Downtown Ottawa.

Stop at: Rideau Canal National Historic Site

10 min

The 90-minute storytelling adventure will surprise, amaze, and delight even the most skeptical in the group. Along the way, hear a number of stories. Find out about the tragic connection between the Titanic and the Fairmont Chateau Laurier; why the Rideau Canal (a Unesco World Heritage Site) is believed to be haunted by 1,000 workers who died during the construction; and Ottawa's infamously haunted high school. Also, learn about a Canadian solider who was saved from certain death by the intervention of a deceased family member. And discover why Ottawa's oldest building seems to be its most haunted. Begin with a short walk along the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site wrapped in winter stillness. The water, stone walls, and crisp air set an atmospheric tone before we step inside for the darker folklore of the season.

Stop at: Bytown Museum

55 min Admission included

Step inside the Bytown Museum, Ottawa’s oldest stone building, where most of the evening unfolds. Its cozy rooms and historic shadows create the perfect setting for dark festive tales.

What's Included

INCLUDED

Professional guide

NOT INCLUDED

Gratuities

Meeting And Pickup

Start time:

7:30 PM

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible — if assistance is required, passenger must provide their own carer
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.

This experience requires good weather. If canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Haunted Walk's Nightmare Before (and after) Christmas Tour in Ottawa