Ghosts and the Gallows Haunted Carleton County Jail in Ottawa

Highlights

  • Costumed storyteller-guides leading the tour adds to the creepiness factor

  • Skip the line and have your spot guaranteed on this popular tour

  • Hear the tales of ghostly happenings at one of Canada’s most haunted hostels

  • The haunted tour runs year-round; dress for a short walk outside

Summary

Meet your guide and storyteller for the evening outside the tour ticket. The historical costume they wear and ghostly lantern they carry help set the tone for the chilling tales to come. Follow the alley down to the hostel that was once the Old Carleton County Jail, a prison that housed some of Ottawa’s most notorious criminals before they were hanged on the on-site gallows. Some say the unhappy souls of the wrongly executed still haunt the place! Before the tour ends at the jail, decide for yourself if the tales of floating coins, unexplained chills, and faceless ghosts could possibly be true.

Tour info

Duration
1 hour 15 minutes
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Why take this tour?

Take a spooky tour through one of North America’s most haunted buildings: the Old Carleton County Jail in Ottawa. Get ready for an evening of chilling tales and things that go bump in the night on the site of Canada’s last operational gallows, led by a guide who shares all the history and hauntings of the Ghosts and Gallows.

What’s included?

  • Local guide

  • Professional guide

  • Entry/Admission - Haunted Walk of Ottawa

  • Gratuities

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 1h 15m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Haunted Walk of Ottawa

About operator:

A fun alternative to typical walking tours, this nighttime haunted history tour of Ottawa takes you to the city’s spookiest sites such as Rideau Canal, the Commissariat Building, and more. Your guide, a professional storyteller, will tell you about each location’s eerie past and famous ghost sightings. A choice of two departure times means you can fit the tour into your vacation itinerary.

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