Montreal: Haunted Old Montreal Ghost Walk & Storytelling

Old Montreal ghost stories, eerie legends, real haunted places at night

You’ll walk Old Montreal’s shadowy streets with a theatrical storyteller as your guide, hearing chilling tales of haunted places like Place d’Armes and Champs-de-Mars. Expect moments when the city’s past feels close enough to touch, and maybe you’ll catch yourself glancing over your shoulder once or twice.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore haunted Old Montreal sites

• Visit Place d’Armes
• Learn about haunted jail cells
• Explore Champ de Mars

Stops and time spent at each 3 stops

1. Montreal Place d'Armes 15m
2. Place Vauquelin Fountain 15m
3. Montreal Champ de Mars 30m

What’s included

• Your evening includes guided walks through historic Old Montreal sites like Place d’Armes and Champs-de-Mars with live theatrical storytelling by a local actor.
• all routes are accessible for wheelchairs and strollers so everyone can join comfortably.

Times

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• Saturday 20:30

Last departure this season: 28 Nov

Information

Feel chills on a haunted Old Montreal ghost walk with live storytelling, real locations, and local legends: includes accessible routes and theatrical guide.

Group Up to 25 1 similar private tour ›

Live guide English Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts. See the exact address

Book up to the start time

Ages Adult (18 to 65 years) · Senior (66 and older) · Youth (14 to 17 years) · Child (8 to 13 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

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

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible Stroller-friendly Pets welcome Public transport nearby

More information The exact meeting point address, the operator’s instructions and every other detail are in the full listing. See the full listing

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The experience

Ever wondered if a city can remember its own nightmares? Walking through Old Montreal at dusk, I kept catching myself glancing over my shoulder. Our guide (he called himself Lucien, which felt appropriate) had this way of pausing before each story, letting the quiet settle in. Place d’Armes looked different under the streetlights, softer somehow, but Lucien’s voice made the old stones feel heavy with secrets. He pointed at a window above us and said people still see a woman in black there. I didn’t expect to get goosebumps just from someone pointing at glass.

We drifted from one square to another (Cours Le Royer, Place Vauquelin) sometimes passing groups of friends laughing in cafés or the odd couple walking their dog. The air smelled like rain on old brick and something sweet from a bakery nearby (which honestly made the whole “haunted” thing feel less scary for a second). At Champs-de-Mars, Lucien told us about jail cells buried under our feet. Someone in our group asked if he’d ever seen anything himself. He just smiled and shrugged. “Sometimes you feel watched,” he said. I believed him.

I tried to keep up with all the names (Chateau Ramezay, Jacques Cartier Square), but mostly I remember how it felt to stand in those spots while Lucien spun out stories about duels and lost soldiers. He slipped between French and English without thinking about it. Sometimes he’d pause for effect or let us guess what happened next. I liked that it wasn’t all polished. He even forgot part of one story and laughed it off (“Ah, maybe the ghosts don’t want me to share that one tonight”). It was weirdly comforting being spooked together with strangers. I still think about that last corner where everything went quiet for a second too long, you know?

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 17 years); Child (8 to 13 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.

Is the Haunted Old Montreal ghost walk wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible throughout Old Montreal.

Does the tour include live storytelling?

Yes, a professional actor leads with theatrical storytelling at real locations.

What locations are visited during the ghost walk?

The tour covers Place d’Armes, Cours Le Royer, Courthouse District, Place Vauquelin, Champs-de-Mars, Jacques Cartier Square, and Chateau Ramezay.

Are service animals allowed on this tour?

Yes, service animals are permitted during the ghost walk.

Is public transportation available nearby?

Yes, there are public transport options close to all meeting points along the route.

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