Banff Ghost Walks: Haunted Landmarks Evening Tour

Walk the haunted streets and hear the stories locals know

Banff Ghost Walks is a guided evening walking tour through downtown Banff where you hear spine-tingling stories about haunted landmarks, unsolved mysteries and terrifying encounters at hotels, led by an interpretive guide. The tour runs just under two hours and stays entirely outdoors, so wear warm clothes and sturdy footwear. Children from age 8 are welcome when accompanied by an adult.

Step-by-step itinerary

Evening guided ghost walking tour

• Meet knowledgeable interpretive guide
• Walk through Banff historic streets
• Visit haunted landmarks and hotels
• Hear spine-tingling ghost stories

The experience

Banff's downtown holds more than one history. On this walking tour, an interpretive guide leads you through the streets after dark, stopping at key locations where paranormal events have unfolded: haunted hotels, ghost towns and places where mysteries remain unsolved. The guide knows the Bow Valley's hidden past and the stories that don't make it into the standard guidebooks. You move at a walking pace through the town center, hearing what happened at each stop and why locals still talk about it.

The tour runs for about an hour and forty minutes, which means you can fit it into an evening without losing the rest of your day in Banff. The group stays small (no more than twenty people per guide), so you hear the stories clearly and can ask questions as you walk. The entire route is outdoors, so bring a jacket even if the day was warm. Banff evenings cool down fast. Wear shoes that grip the pavement and won't slip on uneven ground. Heels and sandals don't work on these streets.

The tour requires a minimum of four participants to run, and children must be with an adult. Public transit stops are nearby if you need them, and the walk suits all fitness levels. No food, drinks or hotel pickup are included. You arrange your own way to the meeting point and bring what you need to stay warm.

What’s included

• Interpretive guide leading the entire walk.
• small group of up to 20 guests per guide.
• access to downtown Banff's haunted landmarks and paranormal history sites.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 19:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (8 to 12 years) · Under 8: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Discover Banff Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a ghost walk that happens in the evening and includes kids aged 8+. It's a shared group tour led by a guide through Banff's haunted landmarks and mysteries.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 12 years). Under 8: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What kinds of stories will the guide tell on the Banff ghost walk?

The guide shares spine-tingling accounts of haunted hotels, unsolved mysteries and terrifying encounters that happened at real landmarks throughout downtown Banff. The stories are drawn from the Bow Valley's paranormal history and the events locals know about.

How long does the Banff ghost walk take?

The tour runs for one hour and forty minutes, moving through downtown at a walking pace with stops at key haunted landmarks where the guide tells the stories tied to each location.

What should I wear for an evening ghost walk in Banff?

Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes with good grip (no heels or sandals), and bring a warm jacket or sweater even if the day felt mild, since Banff evenings get cool. The entire tour is outdoors, so dress for the temperature drop after sunset.

Does the tour include hotel pickup or food and drinks?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so you arrange your own transport to the meeting point. Food and drinks are also not provided. Bring water or snacks if you want them during the walk.

What is the group size on the Banff ghost walk?

Groups stay small, with a maximum of twenty people per guide, so you can hear the stories clearly and interact with the guide as you walk through the haunted landmarks.