Dark History Nighttime Walking Tour



Learn about the darker side of Toronto's history with four walks to choose from: the Original Haunted Walk in English or French, the Campus Secrets and Spectres Walk, the Ghosts and Spirits of the Distillery Walk, or the Black Creek Pioneer Village Walk.

Highlights

  • Explore the darker side of Toronto's past at night
  • Discover unsolved mysteries and secrets beneath your feet
  • Choose your own adventure with four seasonal guided tour options

Description

Ghosts, graveyards, hangings, and haunts. Hear some of the most spine-tingling ghost stories from the earliest days of Toronto. You will never look at the city in the same way again.  Choose between 4 unique tour options. After hearing about the ghostly encounters that took place in the area, your cloaked guide can walk you back to the start location, or leave you to enjoy a sleepless night in the city.  The Original Haunted Walk of Toronto (75-Minutes) Depart from the courtyard in front of the Hockey Hall of Fame to walk from the heart of the financial district into the old town. Listen to chilling tales and see a darker side to Toronto's history including haunted theaters, unsolved mysteries, and the terrifying encounters at Mackenzie House. The entrance fee to Mackenzie House is not included.  Campus Secrets and Spectres (75-Minutes) Discover the grand architecture and tree-lined paths of the University of Toronto downtown campus filled with a dark history and ghostly tales. Your tour guide will lead you through the haunted campus and the Ontario Legislative Assembly.  Spirits of the Distillery (75-Minutes) With tales of gruesome accidents, the world of whiskey-making, and War of 1812, you’ll quickly see why this is the area known as one of Toronto’s most haunted spots.

Includes

75-minute walking tour Cloaked expert tour guide Live commentary

Important Information

  • The walking tours are fully outdoors and tours run rain or shine
  • There will be lots of opportunities for photos, but the tour cannot be filmed or recorded

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Available Dates

September 2026 11 dates
Sun 20th Sep Mon 21st Sep Tue 22nd Sep Wed 23rd Sep Thu 24th Sep Fri 25th Sep
October 2026 31 dates
Thu 1st Oct Fri 2nd Oct Sat 3rd Oct Sun 4th Oct Mon 5th Oct Tue 6th Oct
November 2026 22 dates
Sun 1st Nov Mon 2nd Nov Tue 3rd Nov Wed 4th Nov Thu 5th Nov Fri 6th Nov

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