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Hermitage Ruins

Exclusive Night Access to a Legendarily Haunted Place

Located in the historic Town of Ancaster, part of Hamilton. Venture into the dark forest at night for a memorable tour / experience filled with vivid stories of dark history, ghosts & legends.

Hermitage Ruins Tour Features…

Whispers in the Woods with stories from former guests & wanderers.
Dark Ritual Encounters with security guards discovering occult ceremony.
The Legendary Coachman of Lover’s Lane in a tale of love & tragedy rooted in real history.
Free Time to Explore with investigation time inside the ruins.
Plus more haunting stories told in the dark!

It’s the only tour that takes you into a haunted forest at night. And includes free parking (a $12 value) and special access to the historic Gatehouse … normally locked to the public.

This tour is rare and space is limited!

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Excellent

Ghost Walks of Hamilton4.8

Based on 277 reviews

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B M

6 days ago

My husband and I did the bus and Dundurn Castle tour and I must say, it was pretty awesome. Tyler (I think?) the bus guide was funny, and a great storyteller. The tour is done in a comfy coach bus with washrooms if you need them. Either way, my favorite part. The Dundurn Castle tour was interesting, but not “ghostly” and it’s more self guided than anything. And lastly, Geoffrey was one of my favorite parts as well! He’s such a great storyteller. I was hesitant, but it turned out to be awesome. I’ll be doing a few other area ones now in the future!

Drunkey KONG

6 days ago

Karma Merhbi

7 days ago

Cindy Dowhaniuk

1 week ago

Registration was simple and fast. Contact reminders as to date and meet up information was helpful. Tour guide was informative and humorous. He provided incredible history as well as ghost references.

Ray Morrell

2 weeks ago

These Ghost Walks are great. What a fantastic group of guides, Tyler in particular. The walks are interesting and entertaining, reasonably priced, and informative. I highly recommend the Hermitage walk, but downtown Hamilton was fun and the Dundas one was an exceptional adventure.

J.D. Scott-Robertson

2 weeks ago

Second time on this tour. Great storytelling ! Looking forward to booking a new ghost adventure with Ghost Walks !!

Katie Mulholland

2 weeks ago

Went for the ghost walk tonight and had an awesome time! Our ghost guide Tyler was absolutely amazing! He was funny and informative and told the stories with so much passion and excitement! Truly an awesome experience! Full moon added a nice touch too!~

Miranda Peacock

2 weeks ago

We went on the Dundas ghost tour. Our guide was knowledgeable and funny. He was a great story-teller. We had a few folks on our tour who used walking aids, and he made a point to check in on them and keep the pace steady, while making sure the tour went on as expected. I would definitely book another tour!

alicia aouita

1 month ago

Went on the Dundas ghost walk with my 2 kids which included a stroller. Awesome ghost guides - Victoria and Margo! They knew how to relay the stories and keep the audience hooked! My son is still talking about it! Can’t wait to go on more tours!

Maegan D

1 month ago

GHOST GUIDE TYLER IS A 11/10. We attended the Ghost Walk at the Hermitage and it was amazing. Our ghost guide, Tyler, was phenomenal, better than I ever could have expected! Tyler was very articulate, and really leaned into the whole experience while engaging with the crowd. He was such a good fit for this -- while guiding us in the dark, he always swung his lantern in an ominous and clearly-in-character way!!! I didnt see any other guides doing that (as we passed a couple of other groups). We learned a lot of great history and we were able to go into the gate house where they have tons of information regarding the land, what the house and property looked like before, family tree information, it was very informative. Tyler definitely made this experience worth every bug bite lol - I am definitely looking forward to attending other walks in the future.

Rosa Hancock

2 months ago

Tyler was a wonderful guide and it was a great tour!

David Bell

2 months ago

Enjoyed learning about the history and seeing some interesting sites of Dundas.

C JUNEJA

2 months ago

Tyler was great. Perfect balance of ghost stories and historical anecdotes about Hamilton. The site with pictures of the past was the perfect addition to his storytelling along the walk.

Sally Hewitt

2 months ago

Really enjoyed our walk with Daniel. Hamilton has such a fascinating history and it was interesting to hear about some of the ghosts who may still inhabit the older buildings.

darlene oatman

3 months ago

My daughter grand daughter and myself went on the Dundas Tour July 10. Victoria was an amazing story teller. You can tell she loves her tours and was very knowledgeable. Thank you Victoria for a great walk.

Kate Heffernan

4 months ago

Victoria was engaging and lovely! She clearly had a passion for the stories and area and was happy to answer any questions! Could’ve been a whole day of us happily listening to her. We got ideas of where to eat/visit next time we’re in the area

Hermitage Ruins

Sulphur Springs Road MAP
Ancaster (Hamilton), Ontario, Canada

Hermitage Ruins Prices

Adult . . . . . . . $16.00
Kids _{^{7 to 13yrs}} . . . . . . . $14.50

+ HST Tax & Small 1.5% Fee

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Dates

2026 Dates
- Fri Oct 9th
- Fri Oct 16th
- Fri Oct 23rd
- Fri Oct 30th

Tour info

90 MINUTES
^DURATION

OUTDOOR TOUR
^{RUNS RAIN OR MOONSHINE}

FREE PARKING
^{IN MAIN/BACK LOTS}

MATURE CONTENT
^{ILL-ADVISED FOR LITTLE KIDS}

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS
^{WITH ASSISTANCE}

FREE ADMISSION TO
^{GATEHOUSE (RARE)}

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FAQ & Interesting Info

Why we are different from other Tours?

A focus on masterful storytelling at a reasonable price (with no hidden fees!). First, we’ve put special attention into respecting the ghost story. Also, with a dedication to traditional styles mixed with natural (and interesting) odd history. This is our specialty since 2003.

Reviews & Directories…

Excellent

Ghost Walks of Hamilton4.8

Based on 277 reviews

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Second time on this tour. Great storytelling ! Looking forward to booking a new ghost adventure with Ghost Walks !!

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2 months ago

Tyler was a wonderful guide and it was a great tour!

David Bell

2 months ago

Enjoyed learning about the history and seeing some interesting sites of Dundas.

C JUNEJA

2 months ago

Tyler was great. Perfect balance of ghost stories and historical anecdotes about Hamilton. The site with pictures of the past was the perfect addition to his storytelling along the walk.

Sally Hewitt

2 months ago

Really enjoyed our walk with Daniel. Hamilton has such a fascinating history and it was interesting to hear about some of the ghosts who may still inhabit the older buildings.

darlene oatman

3 months ago

Kate Heffernan

4 months ago

Is this a Jump-Scare or Traditional Tour?

It’s a normal Traditional Ghost Tour through the woods. Featuring a trained storyteller speaking of legends, interesting history and ghost stories. This is not a scare “haunted house” tour. Note, we may have characters, but no jump scares.

Why are dates and times missing when booking?

When a date or time slot is missing in the Booking… If a missing time, that tour time is sold out. A missing date, means the entire night is sold out.

Legend of Ancaster

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…

Should I book in advance?

Yes. We are limited on space for tours. Advance bookings allows us to guarantee spots for you, and book in additional guides if needed.