Ontario has plenty of ghost stories, and some of the most interesting are connected to places you can actually visit.
From Toronto’s historic neighbourhoods and Kingston’s old military fortifications to Ottawa’s landmarks and Niagara-on-the-Lake’s atmospheric streets, the province offers an interesting mix of ghost walks, haunted-history tours and unusual experiences.
Some tours focus on local legends and reported paranormal encounters. Others explore historic buildings, former prisons, battlefields and darker chapters of Ontario’s past.
Whether you’re interested in a traditional evening ghost walk, a guided visit to a supposedly haunted location or an unusual historical experience, there’s plenty to explore.
Browse Ontario ghost tours by location below, compare available experiences and follow the booking links for current schedules, prices and availability.
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Toronto Ghost Tours
Explore Toronto’s haunted history through ghost walks, historic neighbourhoods and stories associated with some of the city’s oldest buildings.
From the Distillery District to downtown landmarks, Toronto offers plenty of opportunities to discover its darker past.
Dark History Nighttime Walking Tour
Toronto, Ontario · Dark-history walking tour
Explore Toronto after dark with stories of unsettling events, historic streets and the people behind the city’s darker past.
University of Toronto Ghost Tour: Secrets & Spectres
Toronto, Ontario · Campus ghost walk
Discover reported hauntings, campus folklore and mysterious stories connected to the University of Toronto’s historic buildings.
Spirits of the Distillery District Ghost Tour
Toronto, Ontario · Historic ghost walk
Walk through the Distillery District’s brick-lined streets while hearing ghost stories and legends linked to its industrial past.
The Village at Black Creek Ghost Tour
Toronto, Ontario · Historic village ghost tour
Explore a historic village setting after dark and hear local legends and stories associated with buildings and life in an earlier era.
Toronto Paranormal Investigation: Alone in the Dark
Toronto, Ontario · Paranormal investigation experience
Experience an investigation-themed evening at Black Creek, focused on exploring reported activity and the methods used to look into unusual experiences.
Haunt Hunt Walking Tour in Toronto
Toronto, Ontario · Guided haunted walk
Discover the city’s haunted reputation on a guided walk that combines eerie stories with exploration of Toronto streets and historic surroundings.
Canada’s Wonderland Halloween Haunt Audio Guide with Entry Bundle
Vaughan, Ontario · Seasonal Halloween attraction
Discover a Halloween-themed amusement park experience with an accompanying audio guide. Check exactly what admission and extras the bundle includes before booking.
Kingston Ghost Tours
Kingston has a particularly strong reputation for ghost stories, thanks to its historic limestone buildings, military history and former penitentiary.
Experiences may include haunted walks through the old downtown, stories associated with Fort Henry and narrated ghost-themed trolley tours.
Kingston: Haunted Night Walking Tour
Kingston, Ontario · Guided ghost walk
Explore Kingston’s historic streets after dark while hearing stories of reported hauntings and intriguing episodes from the city’s past.
Queen’s University Ghost Tour: Campus Legends & Lore
Kingston, Ontario · University ghost tour
Hear spooky stories and local legends while exploring the historic campus setting of Queen’s University in Kingston.
Fort Henry Ghost Tour: Kingston’s Haunted Fortress
Kingston, Ontario · Historic fortress ghost tour
Explore ghost stories associated with Fort Henry’s military past and the imposing setting of Kingston’s historic fortress.
Ottawa Ghost Tours
Canada’s capital has its share of mysterious stories.
Historic buildings, former institutions and locations associated with Ottawa’s early history provide the setting for guided ghost walks and haunted-history experiences.
Ottawa Haunted Night Walking Tour
Ottawa, Ontario · Guided ghost walk
Discover Ottawa’s ghost stories and darker history during a guided evening walk through its historic streets.
Ghosts of the Bytown Museum
Ottawa, Ontario · Haunted museum tour
Hear unusual stories connected to Ottawa’s early history and the reputedly haunted surroundings of the Bytown Museum.
Beechwood Cemetery Haunted Walk with Mausoleum Visit
Ottawa, Ontario · Cemetery history and ghost walk
Walk through the historic cemetery, hearing stories connected to the grounds and their past, with a mausoleum visit included in the listed experience.
Ghosts of the Mackenzie King Estate
Gatineau Park, Quebec · Historic estate ghost walk
Explore ghost stories and unusual accounts associated with Mackenzie King’s former estate in Gatineau Park, just across the river from Ottawa.
Haunted Walk’s Nightmare Before (and After) Christmas Tour
Ottawa, Ontario · Seasonal holiday ghost tour
Discover Ottawa’s eerie holiday stories on a seasonal walking tour that mixes ghostly tales with a Christmas-time atmosphere.
Hamilton Ghost Tours
We’ll also feature ghost walks, haunted-history tours and paranormal-themed experiences in other Ontario communities as suitable tours become available.
Potential locations include Hamilton, London, Niagara Falls and smaller historic towns throughout the province.
Historical Ghost Walk: Self-Guided Downtown Hamilton Audio Tour
Hamilton, Ontario · Self-guided audio ghost walk
Explore downtown Hamilton at your own pace using an audio tour focused on local ghost stories and the city’s historic streets.
Tour schedules, prices and availability may change. Always check the booking provider’s current information before making arrangements.