Hermitage Ruins
Our classic one-of-a-kind tour into the haunted forest at night is back for Halloween!
Starts in a gatehouse before abandoning light for darkness. Down the short path to a hidden place with much history and legend. Featuring stories of a doomed coachman, shadows following the tour, experiences over generations and Ancaster’s infamous legend.
Includes rare access to the gatehouse and free parking ($10 value)
(ghosts are real time)
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Hermitage Ruins
The ruins of a haunted mansion in the middle of the forest
Only Light
You’ll see before heading into the pitch black woods
Characters
Characters (Dead Dude) in the woods at Halloween
Hermitage Ruins
Sulphur Springs Road MAP
Ancaster (Hamilton), Ontario, Canada
Prices
Adults . . . . . . . $16.00
Kids 13 & under . . . . $10.00
+ HST Tax / No Hidden Fees!
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Google Rating
4.6
Based on 55 reviews
The Ghost Walks
4.6
Allison
19:22 15 Mar 20
My 3 friends and I went on the Downtown Hamilton walk on Friday, the 13th with Daniel and we had a blast. This was our third walk with The Ghost Walks and it was just as awesome as the first two (the Distillery District in Toronto and Niagara-on-the-Lake). Each walk is not only entertaining with the ghost stories, but a fabulous history lesson of the town where you are walking. The tour guide we had in Niagara on the Lake was a total trouper, dressed in full Victorian garb (cape, waistcoat, long sleeve shirt and top hat in the middle of a brutal heat wave) and was a fantastic story teller. Daniel, from Hamilton was equally entertaining and informative, telling us great stories and history of the downtown core in Hamilton. Living in the Hamilton/Niagara region, you don"t realize just how much history is here and the Ghost Walk tours have created a fabulous combination of story telling and fact telling with a bit of spookiness thrown in to the mix. For less than the cost of a night at the movies, this is way more entertaining!
Linda Hayes
16:09 21 Jan 20
My daughter and I went on the Hamilton streets walk although it was a cold night the chill was not in the air but in your bones. Great time walking learning history and having a real good time with a great story teller. Will definitely be booking the other walks in Hamilton and area. Everyone should take a ghost walk
Emma Hogeterp
14:29 30 Dec 19
The ghost walk taught me a lot I didn't know, even as a born and raised Hamiltonian. The stories were really compelling, with funny comments here and there. Would highly recommend!
Laura Jean
15:38 03 Nov 19
I have been on multiple tours with ghost walks and it has been amazing every time! Doing on other one next week. I love a good night of friends and ghost stories. Amazing stories history and an amazing tour guide. I very much recommend going
Carole Berthelot
07:37 03 Nov 19
I did the Hamilton downtown ghost walk with Daniel. I truly enjoyed learning some history about Hamilton. Daniel was super knowledgeable and very entertaining. I highly recommend taking this tour.
Shannon Dougan
02:48 29 Oct 19
We had expected to go in to some of the buildings but overall a very interesting and historical walk! Our guild was fun and theatrical and made our walk even better! Thank you Graeme!
K. W.
02:16 27 Oct 19
We toured Downtown Hamilton, The Dark Trolley, and the Hermitage Ruins this October 2019. What dreadfully fantastic experiences! Everything was absolutely frightful and ghastly with the gory details in each tour more unspeakable and blood curdling than the previous one! We were horrified by the gruesome tales and grisly details of Hamilton's deepest, darkest, not-so-secret past. Daniel's ghoulish recount of terrifying, despicable and nefarious dealings of this city's colourful inhabitants is not for the faint of heart. Take heed, you have been warned!
Tonya Cartmell
00:57 25 Oct 19
I arranged this with Ghost Walks as a private tour for work. Everyone had a great time on the Trolley Tour. Daniel was very entertaining. The stories were interesting and we learned a lot of Hamilton history. We have done other tours with Ghost Walks and always have a great time.
Boyce Collins
21:57 22 Oct 19
Attended the downtown Hamilton tour. Daniel was a great guide. He was knowledgeable and his enthusiasm for the subject matter made for a really fun night. I will definitely be checking out their other tours.
Catherine McGarrell
17:41 18 Oct 19
The Hamilton Ghost walk was so much fun! Very informative and interesting...we learned so much about the city we have lived in for years. Very reasonably priced and worth every penny. We will definitely be booking another tour! Thank you!!
Trxie
00:11 17 Oct 19
As someone that is new to Hamilton, this was so much more than an evening of ghost stories. Daniel told interesting stories about the history of prohibition, the war of 1812 and local mobsters. Fun evening that I'd recommend to everyone.
Brittany Williams
23:30 14 Oct 19
My husband and I had so much fun on the Dark Trolley tour around The Bay of Hamilton that we are trying to plan another trip before the season ends! The history and ghost stories are so interesting and we loved getting to hear about our neat little city. Can't wait to come again!
Ruth Cordukes
00:05 06 Oct 19
Daniel was a very knowledgeable, entertaining, and skilled guide. What a wonderful time! I saw historic places I never knew existed in Hamilton, and of course the ghost stories did not disappoint! I highly recommend this experience!
Nadine Novak
00:44 05 Oct 19
Great host. Very interesting historical stories. Fun night out
Frank Ryan
22:15 22 Sep 19
Did the haunted tram ride Daniel is a very engaging guide with the greatest macabre sense of humor ,as well he can bring you into the story he is relatingPersonable with no sense of hubris and always keeping the tour on track
Teresa Amberman
14:05 08 Sep 19
Shelley Eves
03:27 01 Sep 19
We love Ghost Walks! Had so much fun on the Dark Trolley Tour, Downtown Tour, and the Hermitage Ruins. It is a great night out and is super informative!
candace stewart-jones
20:16 03 Aug 19
Thought it was well done. very informative. We would definitely go on another.
Adam Yates
17:32 28 Jul 19
I've been on multiple tours with "Ghost Walks" including Niagara-On-The-Lake, Downtown Hamilton, The Hermitage, and the Dark Trolley tour. I've also been on other ghost tours with various other companies, so I have something to compare to.The history is well researched. Daniel and the other guides I've had were all captivating yet not over the top. Compared to other companies' tours, value for your $ is there. Scary wise, the Hermitage is probably the eeriest. All are interesting. Take note that the Dark Trolley tour was mostly regarding the history and less the supernatural. Still interesting the scenery was great. The tram is old and there were some technical difficulties, but Daniel (our guide) made the most of it and it wasn't an issue. Be prepared to sit on wooden benches, not unlike replica trains at amusement parks.From my recollection, all the ones mentioned are wheelchair accessible with maybe the exception of the Hermitage as it may be a challenge because its on grass with uneven ground and gravel trails. The Dark Trolley tour is wheelchair accessible except for the Rocco Perri bunker part of the tour, which is still visible from the tram.Would recommend to anyone interested in local history and/or the paranormal. Romantic? Depends what you're into, but it is a fun thing to do on a night out.
Martha McGlashan
21:56 27 Jul 19
Loved the Haunted Trolley Tour. Our guide Daniel was amazing. He was knowledgeable, humourous and really knows how to keep the crowd's attention with his storytelling. It kept us captivated. We are definitely booking more tours with this company. It's well worth the drive to Hamilton!!
QI QI
01:30 25 Jul 19
Grace Stockham
02:21 03 Jul 19
My boyfriend and I had a really great time on the downtown walk and definitely plan on getting out to see more tours. Our guide, whose name I unfortunately can’t recall, was SUPER knowledgeable about every site and you could tell that he was very passionate about what he was doing. Even if you aren’t totally sold on the whole ghost vibe, the tour is still great to learn a little bit of history about the buildings around us. I had also booked a tour for a different location and wanted to switch to this location, the customer service was awesome and the booking was switched painlessly.
Liane Ross
19:37 24 Jun 19
Ada Blair
05:13 17 Jun 19
Loved our walk at Hermitage Ruins. Loved all the stories that our ghost guide Geoffrey told us that surround this place. Even though the weather did not cooperate and it rained, it did not dampen our spirits!
Stacie Lee
00:54 17 Jun 19
We went on a ghost walk and had Daniel as our guide. He was fantastic! He was engaged with the group, really knew his history and set the mood well. It was drizzling outside and it definitely added to the mood and made it feel even more creepy. I would highly recommend this tour and we will definitely be going on more in the future. Can’t wait to do one during the fall season. Thank you Daniel!
Jodi Watson
04:44 16 Jun 19
A great combination of history and ghost stories. I've attended two ghost walks so far, The Ruthven and The Hermitage Ruins. The ghost walks are an awesome opportunity to see some unique locations and learn about the history. Would absolutely recommend.
Bailey Willock
03:08 16 Jun 19
Had a great night even with the drizzle the stories were told amazingly we will definitely be checking out some more ghost walks thanks guys !
Joshua Washington
14:37 29 May 19
Such a fun and chilling experience. I was apprehensive but proved completely wrong. Very friendly and kind guides. Will absolutley go again. Keep up the good work you guys!
Chrissie Fandrich
12:08 29 May 19
I have been going on ghost walks for about 15 years. I've gone on the downtown once multiple times because I enjoy it so much! Spooky Steph and the other tour guides do an amazing job of mixing ghost stories with historical information. It's a great way to get out and grow an appreciation for the downtown of Hamilton.
Cheryl Adkins
01:50 16 Apr 19
My husband, myself, and friends of ours went on the walk at the Hermatage this past Sat. It was very well organized, with the e- mailed instructions and directions being very clear and understandable. Dan was an awesome guide...very personable and made the history of the area really fresh and interesting.We can't wait to go on more Ghost Walks!
Michelle Phillips
18:18 13 Apr 19
Really enjoyed the Dark History Tour last night. So much fun being a tourist in our own city and learning about the interesting characters who have shaped what our city looks like today. Also loved the Ghost Trolley last year, and can't wait to check the other walks! Daniel is a great story teller, and really draws you into the stories he shares.
Jennifer Heeringa
16:37 02 Jan 19
Daniel was such a great host for our ghost walk in Hamilton. Having grown up in the city but been away for many years it was so great to hear about some of the history I was not aware of. Daniel is very knowledgeable and makes the walk lots of fun. Would highly recommend his tours.
Mel Mell
14:23 02 Jan 19
Have done almost all of the Ghost Walks venues and can't wait for more. Daniel and his crew are amazing story tellers and really make an enjoyable evening. Love the history!
Movember Lugini
02:14 18 Dec 18
Daniel was a great ghost walk tour guide. I've been living in Hamilton for about six years now and it was refreshing seeing the downtown sites and hearing all the spooky stories. Daniel opened our eyes up to the surrounding architecture and made us search up historic buildings that don't exist anymore. Hope to do more ghost walks soon.
K Doc
17:47 15 Nov 18
I love the history and stories. Daniel and his crew are very entertaining and passionate with the way they tell their tales. The ghost stories aren't jump out and scare you, more of a retelling of the stories from those who have experienced strange and unnatural events. I have been on many tours from several operators and will say Daniel does it the best.
Scott Mitchell
02:35 06 Nov 18
I've done pretty much all of his tours with my dad and the stories and history in the walks provided by the ghost guides is really really good. The ghost guides tell the stories with excitement and passion. Check out some of the walks offered. They're worth the money spent and you'll definitely come away with something to talk about after. If you're in Niagara on the Lake, make sure you stop in at the ghost walks shop.
Natalija Milkova
14:53 05 Nov 18
Shanna Scarr
16:36 31 Oct 18
Very informative and the guide had a lot of historical knowledge of Hamilton! Great for novices. Not particularly spooky though!
Aleksandra Urbanek
13:47 29 Oct 18
Awesome and knowledgeable guide, 4th walk we have done and always have a great time.
Janey Cat
10:09 29 Oct 18
We managed to get a spot- albeit barely. It was a dark cold rainy night which added to the spook and mud factor. The stories were creepy, tour guide was great, and I definitely caught some paranormal stuff on my camera 👻
Dynasty Logins
16:21 26 Oct 18
I took my pathfinder unit on the downtown walk and everyone had a great time!! Definitely would recommend this walk 🙂
Emily Hearn
02:01 23 Oct 18
Stacey
17:05 19 Oct 18
My daughter and I experienced this together for the first time last night. Graham is a fantastic, enthusiastic, storyteller. We enjoyed learning the groovy and ghostly history of our fine city during the tour and will definitely try a different tour that is offered by these folks! It Involved walking quite a bit, dress accordingly!
Marlene Reid
17:02 19 Oct 18
Graham did a great job on the tour. Super interesting facts!
M Bennett
23:24 08 Aug 18
Great ghostly adventures!
Erika Holt
13:34 01 Jul 18
It’s not often my fiancée and I get to do things like the ghost walk. I can tell you neither of us were disappointed. Graham was awesome, I loved that he totally gets into character. He tells the stories really well, and made the evening really enjoyable. One suggestion: since the Hamilton spectator was mentioned a couple times, it would be so neat to have copies of the news reports from some of the stories for your guests to see.
Taylor Partridge
12:27 10 Oct 17
Recently went on a tour of the Scottish Rite, this was my second ghost tour with this group. It was a very pleasant experience and the tour guide Danielle (I believe his name to be) is an absolute genius at story telling. You can really see his passion and knowledge shine through! It was very interesting to hear the stories of the Scottish Rite, it was not my first time in the building- my mother was married there, but this was a completely different experience, the things we got to see, and where we were taken in the house- you cant find this on any other tour but this one. I absolutely would recommend, ages on the tour ranged from about 8-64.
Kevron Caines
21:15 22 Sep 17
There's so much going in oh my
Pyper Willoughby
20:54 18 Sep 17
Cherlyn Cochrane
17:14 19 Aug 16
I've been on many of the Ghost Walk tours, and they are amazing. The organiser and host of these tours is a fantastic story teller, and he is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Hamilton's rich and spooky history. My personal favourite is a tie between the Downtown tour and the Dark Trolley Tour. If you're looking for a way to learn some of the history of Hamilton or Niagara region, you can't go wrong with these guys.
Facebook Rating
4.9
Based on 158 reviews
The Ghost Walks
4.9
Sar Ah
02:37 29 Jun 20
Dan is very knowledgeable and an impeccable storyteller. We have attended a number of events hosted by The Ghost Walks and have yet to be disappointed. The tours are never rushed and the guides are always happy to answer any questions you may have.
Jamie Dare-in Ows-key
00:31 29 Jun 20
Great experience. Excellent guide. walk is suitable for many different ages and body types.
Jennifer Ellis
16:30 14 Mar 20
We had a fantastic evening with Daniel. Not only did he give us history of the ghosts, he added in a few little bits of interesting information every time we walked by something that caught his attention. He was very knowledgable and personable. Looking forward to going on a ghost hunt in April.
Valerie MP
13:24 11 Mar 20
We went on the NOTL ghost walk last Saturday (yes, during the full moon 😱) and it was fantastic! Our guide was very well-informed on both the supernatural happenings in the area but also the factual history which helped make the ghost legends more believable than just the shudder you got at each of the locations. Highly recommend as a different kind of date night 🖤.
Matt Kraemer
14:32 19 Feb 20
I just did the walk in Niagara on the lake around the town and he did an amazing job keeping you interested and there was so full moments! Makes me want to find more, also did the walk in Hamilton a few years ago through a freemason building another great experience
Emma Hogeterp
14:30 30 Dec 19
The ghost walk taught me a lot I didn't know, even as a born and raised Hamiltonian. The stories were really compelling, with funny comments here and there. Would highly recommend!
Amanda Paweska-Thurston
04:48 30 Dec 19
Highly enjoyable. The whole family was entertained. Looking forward to taking part in a few other outings in the new year.
Jason Poste
21:56 27 Oct 19
Have done the black creek pioneer pieneer village two years in in a row and loved it.
Gini Gossifidou
22:54 21 Oct 19
What an amazing evening with paranormal experiences, sir Lawrence was the best tour guide!!!
Walt Ke
02:49 21 Oct 19
We survived three tours in Hamilton: The Hermitage Ruins & Dark Trolley with Daniel, and tonight's Downtown Hamilton with Graeme. 🤩😎
What dreadful experiences! 😱 Everything was absolutely frightful and ghastly with each tour more unspeakable and repulsive than the previous one! 👻
We were horrified by the gruesome tales and grisly details of Hamilton's deepest, darkest, not-so-secret past. 🥺
The ghoulish recount of terrifying, despicable and nefarious dealings of this city's colourful inhabitants is not for the faint of heart. Take heed, you have been warned! 😱😁
What dreadful experiences! 😱 Everything was absolutely frightful and ghastly with each tour more unspeakable and repulsive than the previous one! 👻
We were horrified by the gruesome tales and grisly details of Hamilton's deepest, darkest, not-so-secret past. 🥺
The ghoulish recount of terrifying, despicable and nefarious dealings of this city's colourful inhabitants is not for the faint of heart. Take heed, you have been warned! 😱😁
Beth Whittington
23:42 18 Oct 19
Yesterday we attended the Ghost Walks Trolley Tour at Hamilton Harbour. Daniel was our tour guide and was super informative & entertaining. This was our third experience with Ghost Walks, and they have all been great.
Twyla Verhelst
14:50 14 Oct 19
We LOVED our Ghost Walk with “Sir Bob” in NOTL. His enthusiasm was contagious and he made believers of us. The lady taking the reservations was extremely accommodating to our group. Highly recommend.
Rachel Kay
13:13 12 Oct 19
I went on the Hamilton’s Dark History Tour this week and it was fabulous! What a great way to spend an evening touring the city and listening to captivating tales. Daniel was a fantastic guide and I learned many new facts about parts of my city I visit every day. I’m definitely booking another one in the future!
Sheila Chandler
02:20 12 Oct 19
we so enjoyed our ghost walk. Lyndsey was very knowledgable and made the experience so fun. great ghost stories and bits of history. she was terrific with the kids on the tour too. they weren't with us but it was noticable that she made extra effort for them.
Nina Mahbub
13:16 06 Oct 19
This is a fun urban family activity for Halloween. Interesting, well told stories by Shauna. I will try another one in another city next year.
Tiff Hinterseer
20:50 28 Sep 19
Enjoyed every minute of this, Bill was AMAZING! Very knowledgeable and just a super fascinating person all around. Would definitely recommend!
Kimberly DeMeo
22:36 22 Sep 19
Experienced the Haunted Trolley Car last night! If you haven’t done this ghost tour.:::: Go Do It! Amazing ! Daniel has a true gift for storytelling and knowledge of the area. Kudos to our driver of the trolley car too!
Frank Ryan
22:19 22 Sep 19
did the haunted tram ride enjoyed the experience Hamilton waterfront is an excellent background for the ghost stories and history as related by our guide Daniel
Christine Crayford
04:20 11 Sep 19
We had a great ghost walk, our host Bill was very informative and entertaining. The crowd was engaged and everyone seemed to enjoy the walk. The history of each haunted establishment was interesting and the beauty of the town is unparalleled! Would highly recommend it.
Andrea Bertúa
02:18 05 Sep 19
Loved the stories and the city. It rained on us for a bit but it only gave it a deeper sense of creepiness to the whole tour. It's a great way to see a different side of the city
Misty Deleary
16:09 01 Sep 19
my family had a great time. great hosts. great stories. I felt great energy on this land.At one point my heart felt heavy. difficulty breathing. then I felt a small gentle pull on my hair. the spirits are good there. it was a cool experience. all ages were in our group.
Cole Chartier
01:07 01 Sep 19
Such a fun date night for my husband and I! Our guide was incredibly energetic, enthusiastic and kept you hanging on every word! Our only regret is not having done this sooner!
Mark Collins
16:58 27 Aug 19
Great time, took my wife Tina Allen, our host William was very into his role, lots of fun.
Shari Stubbs
15:46 23 Aug 19
Daniel was integral to an amazing time last night at the Hermitage! Especially when several of the spirit modalities called him out by name!
Danielle Davis
21:41 18 Aug 19
We had such a good time. The history was great, the buildings beautiful, our tour guide was Daniel and he was fantastic. He made all the stories fact full, fun, and his awesome presentation made them believable. I knew about some of the hauntings in some of the buildings..... Daniel definitely knows his stuff. Great Job Ghost walks!!!!
Melanie Mongelli
15:30 14 Aug 19
The walk was excellent! Our guide told the stories well and the stories had a good balance of historic references. It was an easy walk and the 90 minutes wasn’t too long. The town is beautiful as well! After the tour, we drove by and took a picture of the abandoned house near the graveyard - attached.
Genevieve Brassard
23:37 12 Aug 19
Very entertaining AND informative. Our Ghost Walk was conducted by Daniel. We thought he was amazing ! -Genevieve B.
Shalaine Elizabeth
19:37 12 Aug 19
It was our third time on the walk and we still learned new stories we hadn’t heard before! Great walking touring to do!
Berlin Shonda
20:48 28 Jul 19
Andy, our guide, told great historical ghost stories with excitement and enthusiasm! Wasn’t very scary or gruesome, though. Still a nice walk, nonetheless.
Adam Yates
17:38 28 Jul 19
I've done the Hermitage, Downtown Hamilton, NOTL and Dark Trolley tours with Ghost Walks.
The history is well researched. Daniel and the other guides I've had were all captivating yet not over the top. Compared to other companies' tours, value for your $ is there. Scary wise, the Hermitage is probably the eeriest. All are interesting. Take note that the Dark Trolley tour was mostly regarding the history and less the supernatural. Still interesting the scenery was great.
Will try to do the other tours, and I would even repeat the ones I've done already.
The history is well researched. Daniel and the other guides I've had were all captivating yet not over the top. Compared to other companies' tours, value for your $ is there. Scary wise, the Hermitage is probably the eeriest. All are interesting. Take note that the Dark Trolley tour was mostly regarding the history and less the supernatural. Still interesting the scenery was great.
Will try to do the other tours, and I would even repeat the ones I've done already.
Liz McMillan
02:14 28 Jul 19
Wonderful stories of bygone days...intrique, romance, history and ghosts. A great way to learn about our city's past!!
Chrissy Besonen-Fletter
04:40 25 Jul 19
The Toronto ghost walk was fun and easy to do. We and our 3 kids loved it, one of the highlights of our trip.
Jeannette Makad
22:16 21 Jul 19
We went on the first ghost walk through Castle Kilbride in Baden, ON and it was really enjoyable! Highly recommend!
Katharine Lescombe
00:28 21 Jul 19
Did the Hamilton ghost walk last night was amazing! Had such a great time learning all about the history and the ghost stories. Our tour guide was great. Kept our attention and answered all the questions we had. He had a great sense of humour as well. Planning on doing another one!!
Ashley Bergen
02:09 17 Jul 19
Lady Stellamarie was so fun super entertaining and extremely knowledgeable.
Fantastic idea highly recommend
Fantastic idea highly recommend
Sarah Andrew
04:31 15 Jul 19
Had a great time was my first ghost walk cant wait to come and do it again 🙂
Kristin Noelle Blazona
03:26 15 Jul 19
wonderful experience beautiful town so happy we made sure to do this during our stay!
Amanda Capar
02:58 13 Jul 19
Went to the Niagara-on-the-Lake tour, the docent was great, very feeling. The information was cool, and I liked that there was so much history in with the ghosts.
Melanie Green
02:11 08 Jul 19
Went on the Ghost Walk last night and it was very informative and spooky. Our guide Geoff spoke clearly and kept everyone’s attention. The tour was the perfect length and had us all throughout Niagara on the Lakes downtown core.
Highly recommend, you won’t be disappointed!
Highly recommend, you won’t be disappointed!
Melanie Todd
13:06 03 Jul 19
We went on the ghost walk Niagara-on-The-Lake on Mother’s Day weekend- we had a great time! Our host Daniel did a great job at keeping us captivated- great story telling! Would recommend!
Jody Stradeski
15:13 02 Jul 19
We went on this tour last week and found it very interesting!
I recommend it for sure!
I recommend it for sure!
Nichole Cuomo Bell
06:42 24 Jun 19
Great evening in a beautiful place. Loved the stops and the stories. Wonderful and creepy, just how I like it
Tandeka Tremblay
00:19 24 Jun 19
Always a great time! Good for history buffs and fans of the supernatural alike. The story tellers are so captivating and can throw in a bit of humour to break the tension! I’ve been to three of their tours, and will look forward to more. Would highly recommend. 👍🏾
Ada Blair
05:17 17 Jun 19
Our walk through Hermitage Ruins last evening was interesting and enjoyed it very much. We enjoyed the stories our ghost guide, Geoffrey told us. Even though it rained it did not dampen our spirits.
Joel Mcquaid
14:02 15 Jun 19
Very interesting, lots of fun. Daniel did a great job of telling the stories. I actually wished it was longer.
Rocky VonCat
20:46 07 Jun 19
We were the only two on our walk but that did not matter. Jackson our guide was awesome. He keep our attention and answered questions we had. He said that we were his first tour on his own. If he did not tell us that we would never had guessed it. I highly recommend doing one of these walks. The night we went out it was raining but when we stopped at the lake the fog made it that much more creepy.
Annette Sweet
22:44 19 May 19
omfg where do I start Daniel was awesome Fun uplifting.. Had an amazing time.. can't wait for the next one
Treena N Jeff Hennessey
15:02 12 May 19
This is our second ghost walk in Ontario. The first was at Fort George in Niagara on the Lake. Both times the hosts were excellent at creating excitement, curiosity and emotional effect. The stories told have enticed us to want to explore more cities in the Province we were born into. Hamilton has never been a destination we would put on our travel itinerary but after learning about the history of some of the buildings and characters that once lived there, we are intrigued to go back during daylight hours ; ) Thank you Daniel for a fun, informative and spooky night!
The Hennesseys
The Hennesseys
Chantelle Sheppard
13:27 07 Apr 19
Last minute my husband and I decided to take a “Haunted Expedition” to Niagara-on-the-Lake and I was so excited to add a Ghost Walk Tour to our trip. This was the first time I’ve been able to take one of these tours and I foresee many more in the future. In the 90 minutes our guide lead us around the most historic and beautiful parts of the town, engaging and interacting with the group and not once did I think “is it almost over??” In fact, I wish there could’ve been more. It was great to spend an evening with other believers hearing the stories and history of the town. In our tour, a woman was taking photos of a house in town from behind my husband and I. She was using an iPhone which has the ability to take “Live Photos” which is simply a 3 second video that allows you to choose the perfect picture. Anyways. During one of these Live Photo’s, there was a glitch in her camera that made it zoom in on the back of my husbands head and very quickly, his face appears on the back of his head. Super creepy, I have a sensitivity and at this location I felt very sick to my stomach, could this have been why? Thank you so much Ghost Walks! Until next time!
Simon Heasman
21:06 06 Apr 19
My daughter and i had a fantastic time at Michelin Priory. The story's and tour of the prioy was great. Highly recommend to both young and old for a night out with a difference.
Brendan Garland
02:47 31 Mar 19
We went last night with a group of friends and family and it was very informative and fun. Lots of history of the town and a nice long walk to several spots. Would recommend.
Heather Schatte Dramnitzke
03:44 17 Mar 19
We had a wonderful time with our guide Geoffrey! Lots of history and spooky ghost stories... looking forward to going on another tour in the future!
Francesca Fusaro
02:26 28 Jan 19
I highly recommend THE GHOST WALKS. We did the Niagara on the Lake yesterday evening and it was so fun! Daniel told us so many interesting facts about the dark side of this beautiful tourist destination. We even experienced a creepy vision or two...or did we!
Hayley Elizabeth
20:40 16 Dec 18
After going on a ghost walk in Salem, MA, my boyfriend and I were thrilled when we saw a sign for a ghost walk in NOTL! Bill (Sir William) did an amazing job as our tour guide, had great stories and extensive knowledge of the area. Awesome time!
Callie Marie
00:34 10 Dec 18
Went on our first ghost walk last night in downtown Hamilton. It was cold but the walk was so interesting didn’t even notice it - 90 mins flew by! We had Daniel as our guide and he was excellent. Appreciate all the research that clearly goes into these tours and the little tidbits here and there walking from one stop to the next. Can’t wait to do another!
Cher Gravestock-Gauthier
17:43 09 Dec 18
I absolutely recommend you go on one of The Ghost Walks.
They are not only informative about our city's history, they are also a lot of fun.
Daniel Cumerlato has a great knowledge of our "Dark" history and can weave a tale to keep you captivated...he has a great sense of humor too.
I do enjoy these Ghost Walks and hopefully you will too.
Thanks again Ghost Walks and I'll see you soon.
They are not only informative about our city's history, they are also a lot of fun.
Daniel Cumerlato has a great knowledge of our "Dark" history and can weave a tale to keep you captivated...he has a great sense of humor too.
I do enjoy these Ghost Walks and hopefully you will too.
Thanks again Ghost Walks and I'll see you soon.
Karin Schliesske
19:30 16 Nov 18
The atmosphere alone is worth going. Our guide did an amazing job of retelling The Hermitage's history, which was an added bonus. Even if you are not interested in the ghost aspect, it won't disappoint.
JG Smith
12:42 05 Nov 18
Creepy Toronto history sites discussed along guided tour. Wish we could have explored inside them though!
Patricia Barlow
20:01 04 Nov 18
Daniel is an engaging, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable guide. We took the bus tour. It was fun, informative and a great evening!!
Nance Balla
16:31 04 Nov 18
had an awesome night last night on the ghost bus tour ...the ghost legends were great ...love albion falls day or night ...over all was an awesome experience that i would do again ...its a must do!!!
Hassan Wadi
13:43 03 Nov 18
We had an amazing time. The guide was very nice and played the role very nicely. Lots of great stories. Would recommend to all ages!
Mike Da Costa
15:43 02 Nov 18
If you would like to learn about the dark history of Niagara-on-the-Lake then this tour is the best way to do it. The guides are entertaining and very informative. Our guide Sir Bob did an extraordinary job telling the group about all the history. It’s a great way to learn about the most haunted city in Canada. I would definitely recommend the tour to anyone who is interested or even curious to learn about the Hauntings that exist in this beautiful, and very historical city.
Maleeka Shaw
19:39 28 Oct 18
This was an amazing, informative guide! Both my sister and I really enjoyed the tour. We are Toronto girls born and bred but didn't have a clue about our city in this light. Daniel was enthusiastic, theatrical (but in a good way), informative and kind. He was also very helpful to me when I needed to reschedule my date from September to October. He was quite accommodating to that personal matter. I look forward to taking more tours in the near future when the weather gets warmer! thanks again, Daniel!
Sabrina Persaud
21:13 27 Oct 18
Did the downtown Toronto Ghost Walk that started at Old City Hall and rate my experience 5/5. I loved how our guide, Sandra, mixed in general facts about the locations with cool ghost stories. Also loved her enthusiastic energy. Definitely a cool way to learn more about the city's history. Would absolutely book a tour again for a different neighbourhood.
Colleen O'Neill
12:56 27 Oct 18
We have now done the Ghost Walks at The Scottish Rite & Ruthven. Absolutely fantastic! Packed full of historical information, great spooky stories and stunning settings! We had the same tour guide both times...she is a wonderful storyteller!
Sammie Leeman
16:25 26 Oct 18
I took my pathfinder unit on the downtown walk and everyone had a great time!! Definitely would recommend this walk 🙂
Mike Cann
03:36 23 Oct 18
My wife and I attended the Niagara on the Lake ghost walk on a cold windy Sunday night. It turned out to be the perfect setting for our guide to shine! Stella, our guide, did an awesome job and was very knowledgeable about the area and our numerous stops. Looking forward to attending another one soon!
Georgia Corkins
15:09 22 Oct 18
Took the kids to the Scottish Rite ghost walk. It was very entertaining. Our guide was quite the actress and did an awesome job "setting the mood." Gorgeous spooky building.
Arkın Gelişin
11:16 22 Oct 18
We joined the tour at the Scottish Rite. It was just amazing. All the historical facts and the spooky stories told by our guide, who was phenomenal, were creepy and so realistic. I didn't get bored even one minute. Special thanks to our guide. Her performance was so amazing. When she was telling all the spooky stories, I had that feeling it's just happening that moment. for sure we will join another walk.
Andrea Bond
18:19 21 Oct 18
My daughter and I took the ghost walk last week and we really enjoyed it. We loved learning about local history and legends. Our guide was a wonderful storyteller. Niagara on the Lake is a beautiful town as well!
Lisa Webb
17:52 21 Oct 18
Booked the downtown Toronto ghost walk. Our guide did a great job. It was a perfect October night and she told great stories. She handled a large group very well.
Erica Snow
15:43 21 Oct 18
The guide Stella was great! Thank you so much for a great tour!! It was so interesting to hear all about the history of NOTL and to walk around downtown and by the water! I even had a weird experience happen! I always recommend people go because you never know what to expect 😉
Sarah Duggan
13:37 21 Oct 18
Our guide, Mitchell, was amazing even though the weather was absolutely wretched.
Fran Bongard
16:03 16 Oct 18
Definitely 5 stars!!!! Just finished our ghost walk with the girl filling in for Andy while he’s in Ottawa. It’s was only her second tour ever and she was delightful. Spoken well, delivered with great intonation! My son and enjoyed ourselves and now have three more things we want to do inspired by this tour. Thank you so much!
Kathy Lisle
19:36 14 Oct 18
I did the Toronto ghost walk last night with Sandra - great walk and very interesting stories about historical sites. we were a large group but she made sure we could all hear. Thanks!
Ashleigh Daub
01:12 14 Oct 18
Took the Niagara On The Lake tour on October 12 with Stella Marie, she was an awesome guide and really enjoyed all the eerie stories... on a spooky side note afterwards my friends and I walked to one of the haunted abandoned houses and my phone was at 40 percent tried taking a picture and phone shut off and was dead... walked back a ways and it was back to 40 percent nearly had a heart attack lol..
Mary Grace Gutierrez Rabino
14:11 13 Oct 18
last night at Niagara on the lake Ghost walk. thumbs up to our Tour Guide.
Sherry Pine-Boyer
03:58 09 Oct 18
I love the ghost walks at all of the different locations . It’s always an awesome experience to look back into the past an learn of those events in time . All of the guides we have had for different walks have been amazing an very personable !! 👻
Nancy Confalone
01:08 09 Oct 18
It was extremely cool. Geoff our guide was really knowledgeable and interesting. Second ghost walk we’ve done and really enjoyed both. We will go on another one.
Donna Ozol Lyons
00:42 30 Sep 18
Went on a Ghost walk the other night and it was awesome. Our story teller was the best. GREAT !!!
Robyn Moore
15:27 28 Sep 18
I recommend Ghost Walk in Niagara-on-the-Lake, known as the most haunted town in Canada. Our guide was very interesting and informative about each of the stops we made on our 90 minute walk and even as a local, I learned more about the town and its history,
Becky Stelmach
20:27 19 Sep 18
I recommend Ghost Walks for sure ,, it was a lot of fun and the stories were insane but so cool ,, our tour guide Bill aka Sir William seemed like he loved his job and he was so nice and did so awesome telling the stories ,, i would defiantly do it again ,, my boyfriend and i loved it and i would absolutely do it again
Char Harris
18:44 18 Sep 18
took the ghost walk at Toronto distillery best time ever Owen was an excellent tour guide kept us intrigued the whole time
Diane Acedo
07:54 09 Sep 18
The town is full of history and everyone is friendly! We did not see any ghosts, but enjoyed the tour a lot!
Stephanie Dub
17:55 20 Aug 18
I have now been on approximately 9 different ghost walks in different cities and found that this company does one of the best jobs. Definitely most well researched. The Bus Tour is the best as by travelling they can cover more interesting stories in the allotted time.
Gary Troy Miller
03:03 07 Aug 18
We had a great time on our ghost walk. Our guide was fun, energetic and really made our tour exciting.
I actually caught something in one of my photos. A weird blue light were there was nothing?
I actually caught something in one of my photos. A weird blue light were there was nothing?
Nicoleta Adina Mazomenos
04:39 06 Aug 18
Our tour guide William was a great storyteller and had a rich knowledge of the history of Toronto. Was interesting to learn so many new things about the city.
Cathy Taylor
14:17 31 Jul 18
Booked July 28th in Toronto - took my two girls 11 & 12 and we had a great time !! Andy is an amazing storyteller and made the walk spootacular 👻
Paula Mead
02:30 29 Jul 18
Alex was our tour guide tonight and was amazing!! Would go on a tour with him again. Engaging and funny. Wonderful story teller.
Jeannie Belley
05:43 07 Jul 18
We had a terrific time on the tour in Toronto tonight! Thanks so much for the informative and entertaining time!
Yvette Cheatham
02:50 27 Jun 18
My son and I enjoyed the Ghost Walk Tour. It was a great history walk also.
Kaitlin Bergman
02:33 24 Jun 18
I just did the Hamilton downtown tour with my Husband and son for his 12th Birthday! We had an absolute blast! Our wonderful tour guide Alex was funny and engaging. He certainly made it interesting and humours while giving us our spooky facts. His knowledge and charismatic charm definitely made the tour. Shout out to his grounds keeper willy accent! We look forward to doing more tours in the future! Thanks for a great night!
Samm Lightfoot
03:30 17 Jun 18
This was my second ghost tour led by Sir Lawrence as a tour guide, and it was such a pleasure to hear again about all the haunting and spookiness within niagara on the lake from. Such a great night, and I would definitely recommend everyone to book a tour with him!
Lorelei Curran
20:19 03 Jun 18
Sir Lawerence was awesome. Great story telling. Really enjoyed it. It was fun and informative.
Stephanie Roscovich
16:28 03 Jun 18
Booked the Downtown Hamilton walk with five girlfriends this past weekend and we all really enjoyed it! Our tour guide was Alex and he was super engaging, funny and knowledgeable. Bonus points for spot on Groundskeeper Willie impression. The flow of this walk is really well done, with the sky getting darker as we visited increasingly creepier locations.
The historical information on the city was worth it alone, the ghost stories made it exciting.
The historical information on the city was worth it alone, the ghost stories made it exciting.
Nancy Hanson-Lachapelle
23:27 14 May 18
I would love to go a ghost walk. I watch shows on tv all the time about paranormal shows.
Kurt Gaines
03:26 03 Dec 17
Just went on the ghost walk, led by Lady Stella Marie, and it was a fantastic tour of the most haunted town in Canada. Creepy side note - got back to our hotel in Niagara Falls, and got on the elevator. The doors closed all the way, then they popped back open as though someone outside had pushed a button, and a woman walked up, but apparently, she hadn't hit the button... And she happened to be going to the same floor as us. She thought we'd been waiting for someone. Hopefully our hotel doesn't end up with a new resident...
Kristine Telford Kelly
01:41 04 Nov 17
My first ever ghost walk and sir Lawrence was a great tour guide!! Here is staying at prince of wales tonight as I sleep with lights on lol!! Thank you for a great evening !!
Tonya Cartmell
02:36 01 Nov 17
Had a great Hermitage walk. Alex is excellent! Would definitely recommend this.
Samantha Adrianna
20:56 29 Oct 17
I had an amazing time on the ghost walk! I went with my family to do something fun for Halloween. The group size was a larger medium size; but we were able to hear all of the chilling stories from our tour guide, Alex. This tour is great for people visiting Hamilton and for those who have grown up here, like myself. It was really cool to go on a little tour of the downtown core and to know more about Hamilton history. Next time, I want to do the Hermitage tour - if it's not sold out! Thanks, Hamilton Ghost Walks!
Christi Piotrowski Suarez
13:14 29 Oct 17
A fun and historical tour of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Our guide was fun and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend the Niagara walk.
Kandice Doucette
19:12 22 Oct 17
Had a great time. Loved the errie feel of the forest and the ruins. Best tour guide to date with Andrew. More ghost stories I hope some more people get some experiences. I had a feeling at the beginning of something touching my hair and neck. Family loved it. 14 year old step son was enthralled!
Mallory Hoag
15:51 22 Oct 17
Awesome time at the hermatage ghost walk. Super creepy and interesting! Alex is an amazing story teller. We had a great time. Will definitely be doing this again.
Elle Beaupre
11:21 22 Oct 17
My first walk Friday oct 20th group one in NOTL, I'm sorry I can't remember her name however our Guide was amazing. she was very enthusiastic and theatrical. she was informative never a dull moment even when walking between locations.
Brought the kids and they also had a blast. And with the added history it's not only entertaining I appreciate educational aspect
Brought the kids and they also had a blast. And with the added history it's not only entertaining I appreciate educational aspect
Taneya Romeo
03:40 19 Oct 17
I enjoyed myself. I like the stories and seeing the building that r still haunted. Just listening to all the stories made the hair on the back of neck stand up. I would love to do it again.
Kurstyn Ann
05:33 14 Oct 17
Great stories, great history, the best tour guide! Discovered some more places to investigate in the future. Would definitely go for another ride in the future.
Brian MacIsaac
18:38 13 Oct 17
Did the walk last night and I recommend it to everyone. The guide was very knowledgable, sorry that I can't recall his name, Robert I believe. He was very personable and entertaining
Carole Turco
12:54 10 Oct 17
Thoroughly enjoyed the tour at the Scottish Rite! Our guide was very good at presenting the history and stories related to this site and the surrounding area. The building itself is just stunning to look at with its intricate architecture and woodwork. I would definitely recommend this tour to others and look forward to attending some of the other tours available.
Melanie Myatt
23:46 09 Oct 17
Our tour guide was fantastic! Made the tour very interesting and entertaining.
Lana N John
23:57 16 Sep 17
Second tour we have taken and loved them both. Highly recommend them for everyone but especially those that like their history on the darker side.
Cathy Davis
15:28 24 Aug 17
I brought my 13 year son, 13 year old niece and 10 year old nephew to this walk and we all had a fantastic experience! Daniel was our wonderful guide who was a great story teller, he was exciting and also very funny. I didn't want the ghost walk to end!! 🙂
Melissa Cox
07:49 14 Aug 17
We did the Ghost Walk in NOTL. Sir Lawrence was our guide. He was a fantastic storyteller and has a great sense of humour. My partner and I had so much fun and really enjoyed the sites and stories that we heard and saw.
Tasha Turner
02:20 12 Aug 17
I did the Scottish Rite tour with my mom tonight with Alex. Great tour of a beautiful building with an interesting history. Thanks for a fun last minute Friday outing!
Leah von MausenStrüdel
03:54 11 Aug 17
I reserved tickets to this as a surprise for my boyfriend's 30th birthday - and we both loved it! My boyfriend said it was his favorite thing we did for his birthday, and I agree! Stella Marie was our tour guide, and she was amazing! Very engaging, professional, and a terrific storyteller with funny quips and sure knew how to set the spooky mood! A couple of rude passersby yelled mean things at the group as they passed us during the night, but Stella Marie kept her cool, stayed in character, and shrugged it off. It was awesome learning about the history of the area along with the resident ghosts. If you're looking for something super intense with jumpscares and grisly imagery, then this probably will seem very tame to you. But if you want a fun spooky activity with your significant other, friends, or family that gets you in the mood to learn more about hauntings and the history of Niagara on the Lake (or anywhere!), you definitely don't want to miss doing this tour! Truly a hidden gem of any Niagara trip experience.
Angela Rioux
21:40 30 Jun 17
Fun and thought-provoking at the same time. Great way to learn some history about the area - and to make one jump at any little sound!
Kriss McKay
21:10 27 May 17
Had an amazing time last night with Alex as our guild could not have asked for more and one or two of my photos have some interesting visitors, can't wait to go on another tour with you.
Heather Adam
02:46 14 May 17
Fantastic historical and informative 90 minutes. Amazing ghost stories of Niagara
William T. Garbutt Sr.
22:37 30 Apr 17
Very knowable, very interesting and friendly. Asked question of the group, keep the attention of the group all the time. reviewed pass experienced of different people who were involved with the hermitage ruins. I would tell other people about the my experience. The time of the tour was a good length so as not to tired any one out.
Thank you for a great time .
Thank you for a great time .
Lesley Moore
11:39 13 Apr 17
Our guide was very well versed in his history, he kept the tour interesting. He was also very patient with our somewhat rowdy group. It was an enjoyable evening walk.
Michael Paquet
21:01 02 Apr 17
Enjoyed last night's Hermitage Ghost Walk immensely!!!! Awesome job as usual, Daniel. And a VERY impressive debut for Ghost Guide Chris. Great job. Great experience. Can hardly wait to return.
Melanie Ferris-Tofflemire
14:38 05 Feb 17
Amazing a great time and our guide Sir Lawrence was wonderful. Great experience.
Melissa Wolfrath-Kostadinovic
01:22 07 Nov 16
Sir Lawrence delivered an amazing tour!! Very knowledgeable and made it a fun night! Everyone in our group had a great time!!
Chris Feldman
04:58 01 Nov 16
I had a great time. It was very interesting and informative. Sir Bob (David)was awesome.
Shelley Fulmizi
02:23 23 Oct 16
Went to the ghost walk at the Hermitage for the 7:30 tour. It was awesome.
Kara Chapman Stonebridge
13:47 03 Oct 16
We had a great time. Sir Lawrence was fantastic. He really knows his stuff
Sofia CA
04:14 02 Oct 16
Such an awesome experience led by a personable guide. So much history intertwined with the stories of local ghosts. Thank you for a great night!
Sharon Baker
00:21 23 Aug 16
I've been to several of their events and they have all been fantastic. I attended the walk at the Scottish Rite last week and my friends and I loved it. The events are always well organized and the hosts are always professional and knowledgeable.
Cherlyn Cochrane
17:47 12 May 16
I love hearing all the scary stories that happened right in our own backyard. If you love history and love to be a bit creeped out, these people know what they're doing.
Erica Louise
13:33 30 Apr 16
My husband and I went on the Hamiltons Dark History tour last night and we really enjoyed it! The stories were captivating and very well told. I liked how our guide speckled the evening with humor, and how he would tie in little sneak peeks of some other tours that I want to go on now more than ever! Great job! I am definitely recommending this tour to friends
Marissa Slaven
04:24 16 Jan 16
Just had a ghost hunting experience at the Cotton Factory downtown Hamilton. Very professionally run and lots of paranormal activities. Highly recommend this !
Troy Beal
16:24 26 Oct 15
Loved the tour, and our guide George was amazing. He made the tour a truly frightening experience with his knowledge and classically trained performance. My 10 year old loved it. Can't wait for our next walk.
Sterling Williams
14:24 11 May 15
Such a fun and creepy experience! Our tour guide Dan was knowledgable and comical at the same time. I highly recommend this!!!!!
Luisa Falletta-Caravasso
21:16 28 Oct 14
I have a great time each time I go! It's also interesting to know the history in our city! Every time I pass by a place where we did a ghost walk I can now say, "I know what happened here!" Dan does a great job at narrating the stories too!
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A focus on masterful storytelling at a reasonable price (with no hidden fees!) We’ve put special attention into respecting the ghost story. A dedication to traditional styles mixed with natural (and interesting) odd history. It’s been our specialty since 2003.
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The Hermitage Ruins
The ruins of an old mansion exist in the historic town of Ancaster (now part of Hamilton). For generations countless thrill-seekers have visited in search of ghosts. Home to the paranormal but also dark ritual. Maybe that’s why the land is cursed!
Cursed Nature
You don’t need to be psychic to feel it.
When walking up the hill towards the ruins. A heaviness weighs down on you. Adults can push these dreadful feelings aside, say it doesn’t exist.
Animals are different, possessing a sixth sense we’ve lost with evolution. On conservation land, but animals stay away from the path and ruins.
The Legend of Lover’s Lane
Maybe it begins with a legend. Known in this region simply as “Lover’s Lane”. So famous, there’s a street named after it…
For the Legend and more, Read our Hermitage Ruins free article
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