Winnipeg's Most Haunted: 5 km Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

Ghost stories tied to real Winnipeg landmarks, heard as you walk past them

Winnipeg's Most Haunted is a self-guided audio walking tour covering 5 km of downtown and surrounding neighborhoods, where your phone plays ghost stories and local legends connected to specific haunted sites as you arrive at each one. Download the tour on WiFi before you go. The GPS map and audio work without mobile data or signal. You set the pace, pause for photos or breaks, and finish whenever you like, with optional trivia questions at each stop.

Step-by-step itinerary

Winnipeg haunted self-guided walking tour

• Begin at THE FORKS
• Visit ST. ANDREW'S ON THE RED
• Explore SECRET TUNNEL stories
• See THE FORT GARRY HOTEL
• Discover THE DEMON HOTEL site
• Tour DALNAVERT MUSEUM
• Admire MANITOBA LEGISLATIVE BUILDING
• View VAUGHAN STREET JAIL
• Hear about HAMILTON HOUSE
• Explore ST. NORBERT MONASTERY ruins
• Pass CANADA LIFE CENTRE
• View MASONIC TEMPLE exterior
• See THE MARLBOROUGH HOTEL
• Admire BURTON CUMMINGS THEATRE
• Visit LA BARRIÈRE PARK
• See MILLENNIUM CENTRE
• Pass ROYAL MANITOBA THEATRE CENTRE
• View PANTAGES PLAYHOUSE exterior
• See SAINT-BONIFACE CATHEDRAL
• Visit LE MUSÉE DE SAINT-BONIFACE MUSEUM

The experience

The tour starts at The Forks and follows a live GPS map through downtown Winnipeg, passing twenty sites tied to supernatural stories and local history. You'll stand outside The Fort Garry Hotel to hear about Room 202, walk past the Vaughan Street Jail where prisoners' spirits are said to linger, and visit Dalnavert Museum: Sir Hugh John Macdonald's Victorian home where former residents may never have left. The route also takes you to St. Andrew's on the Red, one of Western Canada's oldest stone churches; the Manitoba Legislative Building with its mysterious symbols; the Burton Cummings Theatre and Pantages Playhouse, both with tales of restless souls; and St. Norbert Monastery's preserved ruins south of the city. The audio plays automatically as you move through each location, so the stories arrive when you're standing in front of the place they describe.

Because this is self-guided, you control everything: start whenever you want, take breaks for photos or coffee, linger at any stop, or skip ahead if a site doesn't interest you. The 5 km walk typically takes one to two hours, but there's no time limit. You can stretch it across a morning or an afternoon. Download the entire tour on WiFi before you arrive, and it will work without any mobile data or signal during your walk. Optional trivia questions at each stop add a layer of engagement if you want it, but they're not required. The route is wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces along the way are navigable for visitors with mobility needs.

The tour stays yours to keep after you download it, so you can return to Winnipeg and walk it again anytime, or share it with someone else on your phone. You'll need your own smartphone or tablet to run the app, and headphones are optional. The audio will play from your device speaker if you prefer. Public transportation options are available near most stops if you want to skip sections or get back downtown quickly.

What’s included

• Self-guided audio tour in English with live GPS map showing your location and route.
• optional trivia questions at each stop.
• access to the tour anytime after download on any device.
• no time constraints: walk at your own pace and pause as long as you like.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (5 and older) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Tripvia Tours

Is this one for you?The walk covers 5 km at your own pace, so it suits anyone who wants to explore Winnipeg's ghost stories without a fixed schedule or group. If you prefer a guide leading the way or a faster-paced experience, an in-person tour would work better.

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Top questions

What's the story behind Room 202 at The Fort Garry Hotel?

The Fort Garry Hotel is Winnipeg's most famous haunted site, and the audio tour tells the chilling legend of Room 202 as you stand outside the building, so the story connects directly to the place.

Does the tour go inside any of the buildings, or is it all exterior viewing?

The tour is exterior viewing only. You stand outside each site and hear its story through the audio. Some buildings like The Marlborough Hotel are closed or under redevelopment, so you'll view them from outside while hearing their histories.

Do I need a data plan or WiFi signal while I'm walking the tour?

No, download the entire tour on WiFi before you arrive in Winnipeg, and the GPS map and audio work without any mobile data or signal during your walk, so you won't use your phone's data at all.

How far is the walk, and can I break it into smaller sections?

The full route is 5 km and typically takes one to two hours, but you can pause at any point, take breaks, or split it across multiple days since the tour stays on your phone and you can return to it anytime.

Are there any sites I can't visit because of closures or construction?

The Marlborough Hotel is closed and planned for redevelopment, so you'll view it from outside. Pantages Playhouse is under restoration with exterior access and views that may change, but both are included in the tour's stories.

Is this tour accessible for people using wheelchairs or with mobility concerns?

Yes, all areas and surfaces along the route are wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are available nearby if you need to skip sections or return to your starting point.