Niagara’s Dark History

Dark History Tour – – Only dark history and strange stories of Canada’s Prettiest Town, Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Featuring the true villain of the 1813 burning, a disgruntled British politician.  With a disappearance that almost ended Freemasonry, the lover’s public execution and standing up to slavery with violence.

Plus a leisurely walk through Ontario’s oldest cemetery, stories of Niagara’s daredevils and a hidden historic fort.

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126 Queen Street MAP & HOURS
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada

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Niagara’s Dark history Prices

Adults . . . . . . . $14.00
Kids 13 & under . . . . $11.00
Seniors 60 & over . $12.50

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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.

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Ghost Walks of Niagara-on-the-Lake
4.9
Based on 390 reviews
The Ghost Walks
4.9
Based on 252 reviews
M Brads
M Brads
21:26 13 Mar 23
wonderful, fun, entertaining, totally worth the time and money!
Lance Ryan
Lance Ryan
23:09 06 Mar 23
We attended the tour in March and even with the cold weather it was worth every penny. Daniel was our guide and ensured that our evening was filled with laughs, history and a lot of information. We would highly recommend the Ghost Walk of Niagara-on-the-Lake to anyone and everyone. There is so much to learn about the area!
Gaby Guerrero
Gaby Guerrero
13:44 20 Feb 23
What a wonderful, informative night! Our guide, Sir Lawrence, led the tour with great enthusiasm. He was entertaining to listen to. And very knowledgeable about the town history when asked questions.The walk lasted a little over 90 minutes, and there were plenty of stops along the way... a big help for those who had trouble keeping up with the group. The town is so beautiful and eerie at night, adding to the spookyness of the evening.Based on what we learned, this tour helped us decide where to stay (haunted hotel) and where to eat (haunted bars) in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Cory Rozewicz
Cory Rozewicz
16:43 19 Feb 23
Last night we were part of the Group 1 NOTL Ghost Tour. I can honestly say this was the best tour I have been on. "Sir Lawrence" brought so much more to the tour than basic facts. His knowledge of the area and genuine excitement just made you feel like part of his Ghost loving family. We will definitely be back for the Summer tour!
Joni Cook
Joni Cook
00:11 06 Feb 23
Daniel, our guide, was very informative and entertaining. There is so much history in Niagara and this tour was enlightening.
Joni Cook
Joni Cook
00:08 06 Feb 23
A very informative and entertaining event. Daniel is a wonderful host and storyteller.
Mike Dicker
Mike Dicker
16:54 29 Jan 23
Absolutely amazing time !! Our guide was absolutely wonderful.. she made our night !! Would recommend to anybody to go and experience
Peter Goodhand
Peter Goodhand
02:54 08 Jan 23
Great tour - Black widow blended old ghost stories and contemporary humor with tons of energy
Jens was a fabulous guide...my grandkids and I enjoyed every minute seeing and hearing the historic stories❤️
Lexi Banfai
Lexi Banfai
20:45 28 Dec 22
Sir Lawrence is the best! My mom and I go on the ghost walk around Niagara on the Lake every summer. My favourite so far has been the Dark History tour. A lot of great history, ghostly stories and spooky vibes. Always a great experience.
daniel o Lacroix
daniel o Lacroix
23:50 30 Nov 22
My wife and I had a wonderful time on the tour last weekend. Very informative about Niagara on the Lake. Out tour guide Jens AKA "Viscount le Strange" was very entertaining.I should mention that several members of our group saw something "ODD" in a second story window [left side] of the old blacksmith shop
Stacey Player
Stacey Player
22:50 27 Nov 22
Super fun! We had the pleasure of meeting Viscount Lestrange (hoping spelling that correct) and having him show us the most haunted spots… the last stop on the tour was INCREDIBLE scary and the pictures proved my feeling about the stair case was right! Great for a date night or just a night out!
Beth McCarty
Beth McCarty
16:18 27 Nov 22
We went this past Friday! My husband and I have been on several ghost walks in different cities. This one was awesome. We had Lady Stella Marie and she mixed the perfect amount of history with the most amazing amount of ghost stories. Lady Stella Marie was entertaining and so much fun. She answered everyone’s questions and even explained things more if we wanted more info!! I would highly recommend The Ghost Walks in Niagara-on-the-lake. And I would absolutely recommend you ask for the tour with Lady Stella Marie!!!

Ps…. It would be awesome if the tour guides had business cards or something small they could hand us, so we could tip them after the tour. Even like a venmo or PayPal or Apple Pay QR code. We don’t carry cash and I wanted to tip Lady Stella Marie so much.
Kaye C
Kaye C
21:44 19 Nov 22
Had a great time on the Niagara-on-the-Lake ghost walk. Really fun stories and great atmosphere. The guide Mitchell is a fantastic storyteller.
cassidy zula
cassidy zula
17:16 13 Nov 22
Awesome
Michelle Bos
Michelle Bos
21:26 12 Nov 22
My husband and I went on a ghost walk 4 days before Halloween with The Black Widow as our tour guide. It was even better than I had expected and my expectations were high! This was the PERFECT fun, unique experience that we were looking for. The Black Widow was sensational, she hit all the right notes for humour and suspense. It was so interesting we didn’t even notice the cold! Thank you to the Black Widow and good luck on your search for lucky number 13 😉⚰️
Jaime Blue
Jaime Blue
12:01 11 Nov 22
Such a fun tour! Our guide was excellent and it was really interesting to learn about the history as well as all of the spooky occurences. Would definitely recommend!
Burn Aby
Burn Aby
03:12 08 Nov 22
Phyllis Kulisz
Phyllis Kulisz
19:22 06 Nov 22
Loved it!I will go again for sure!!!
Jennifer
Jennifer
14:14 06 Nov 22
My husband and I have been on this walk a few times - with different tour guides and we will definitely be doing it again! The guides are enthusiastic, and tell the history and stories so well, cannot recommend the ghost walks enough. Also their little shop is so cute and has a lot of very cool and interested items made from people in the area as well as some spooky items from haunted houses!!
Haley
Haley
15:03 03 Nov 22
We had our haunted walk with Braeden (hope I spelled his name right). He said he was new with the company and honestly he was amazing. I loved his sound effects further immersing the group into the spooky stories. He was personable and had great historic insight on each of the locations we visited. Would definitely recommend this ghost walk on your next visit to Niagara on the Lake. You don’t know what could be lurking in the corner at night!
Elizabeth
Elizabeth
16:17 02 Nov 22
We went on Halloween and were conducted by sir Laurence (sorry if I mis spell) and it was a lot of fun.My significant other and I are huge history buffs so we knew what to expect on this walk but it was still so much fun. Our guide was so charming and funny with such an energetic down to earth personality it make the whole walk even better.Will recommend and will definitely go again.
Taegan McMullen
Taegan McMullen
21:55 01 Nov 22
Great guide with spooky and funny stories. Bravo.
Dan Smelt
Dan Smelt
19:07 01 Nov 22
Great experience and I highly recommend this tour. The guide (Daniel) was amazing and the experience was spectacular. If you get a choice ask for Daniel!!!
Melissa Adams
Melissa Adams
18:16 01 Nov 22
Was a lot of fun and informative would definitely do again
Tania Bourque
Tania Bourque
19:40 31 Oct 22
Cannot say enough great things about our tour and our guide Viscount Le Strange! We were fortunate to have him lead us through NOTL telling us detailed ghost stories in character as well as injecting comedic modern day references for us all. He was great at getting the group to interact and involved with the stories, making the experience all the more enjoyable. I would highly recommend the tour and Viscount Le Strange as your guide!
Aidan Frenette
Aidan Frenette
17:35 31 Oct 22
We had a good time! The tour was very informative and fun. I would give 5 stars, but the language regarding Indigenous people was a little dated (our guide tried to explain a mysterious happening using the, and I quote, "Indian Burial Ground" trope).
Clayton Kopachynski
Clayton Kopachynski
12:13 31 Oct 22
Daniel was very good at being a ghost host , and the gentleman at the end was amazing , and of course everyone involved were exceptional! I would definitely tell everyone to go on the tour ! 👍
Becca Peacock
Becca Peacock
04:12 31 Oct 22
Had an incredible time on the ghost tour tonight with sir Lawrence he really is an excellent story teller!

One of the stops on the tour is the old angel inn and let me tell you something crazy that happened.

We stopped in for a drink and something to eat although the kitchen closed all good. We both had to use the washroom and I was taking pictures inside the washroom of the statue with the grapes and admiring the place it really is beautiful! then as I took a photo in the mirror just for laughs because the stories are in the womens washroom he told us people see things in the photos as I turned off my phone I hear a loud pop and a door opening i had no idea what it was and ran upstairs because it genuinely scared me. later to find out the door beside the entrance to the washroom is a storage closet that holds extra toilet paper and cleaning supplies. it opened by itself!!

Maybe it was captain Swayze maybe something else non the less a crazy night!

Thank you ghost tour again I'll never forget the night and that encounter at the old angel inn wow!

happy halloween 🎃
Leslie Roy
Leslie Roy
00:50 31 Oct 22
My daughter and I went on your tour lastnight (oct 29th) our walk was at 8:15 pm guided by the Black Widow...she was a fantastic guide a wonderful story teller and she has a great sense of humour! We frequent Niagara on the Lake and this was our first time doing the walk...it was interesting, fun, informative and I would 100% recommend for any history or ghostly fans!! Wear comfy shoes and dress warm! 🙆‍♀️
Memphis Maxx
Memphis Maxx
23:26 30 Oct 22
We experienced the ghost tour last night with our guide Sir Lawrence. Such a spooky and dark history of the town of Niagara on the lake. Our guide had a great knowledge about the history and a very intriguing delivery. The tour was about an hour-and-a-half but it didn’t feel like it. It was a great night and great tour. Would highly recommend.
Elle Thomas
Elle Thomas
19:43 30 Oct 22
We did the walk with Sir Lawrence this weekend and it was amazing! I thought I knew a lot about NOTL but learned so much more about the history of the area through his storytelling. A must do when visiting!
Brenda McNeill
Brenda McNeill
18:10 30 Oct 22
it was a fun 2.5 hours. Daniel is a wonderful host, very entertaining. the Dundurn Castle is very haunted, cool experience.
Daniele Latanville
Daniele Latanville
02:53 30 Oct 22
We had a great experience with the Black widow she was funny and told great stories
Ryan Hill
Ryan Hill
01:33 30 Oct 22
Really cool! Fun night with a lot of history in Niagara on the lake. She was a great guide!
Michelle West
Michelle West
00:13 30 Oct 22
Great experience with the Black Widow as our tour guide. We would highly recommend this tour.
Ali
Ali
02:37 28 Oct 22
Tour and black widow was amazing very interesting and stories were amazing. Please find her a husband 😂😂.
Lori Pyette MacDougall
Lori Pyette MacDougall
00:50 28 Oct 22
Ghost walk tonight: Niagara on the lake. My husband and I took the tour with tour guide Mitchell.
Very informative, just the right amount of information and perfect tour length. It was pretty cool to hear about the hotel history of where we were staying the night. (Room 207)
Jean-Sebastien Rondeau
Jean-Sebastien Rondeau
23:03 27 Oct 22
Karen Kelly
Karen Kelly
19:26 27 Oct 22
Great tour. Story telling , local history. Very entertaining
Haley Godfrey
Haley Godfrey
17:13 27 Oct 22
Did for a Bachelorette was so much fun!
Donald Peter Butchko
Donald Peter Butchko
15:36 27 Oct 22
It was a lovely tour. The guide (Sir Lawrence) was charming and knowledgeable, the stories were interesting, the length was good, and it was a nice excuse to visit a fun location.
Melissa Kempf
Melissa Kempf
14:30 27 Oct 22
Niagara on the Lake Ghost Walk was awesome! Very entertaining host, Sir Bob, shared captivating stories of old days and modern hauntings. We even had some orbs in our photos afterwards which was really cool.
Amith Patil
Amith Patil
03:08 27 Oct 22
Tour was very informative and interesting. Special shoutout to our guide Black Widow. She has exceptional oratory skills and immersive storytelling abilities
Kevin Fox
Kevin Fox
12:44 25 Oct 22
Really enjoyed our ghost walk last evening with Sir Bob. He is VERY knowledgeable, friendly, and made the tour fun and informative. We've already told all of our friends and family about how much we enjoyed this tour, and will repeat for sure! Thank you Sir Bob!!
donarail00
donarail00
22:05 24 Oct 22
Had a great walk. Learned a lot about the history of NOTL and the ghosts. Our tour guide Sir Bob was knowledgeable and funny.
Catrina Bachur
Catrina Bachur
18:45 24 Oct 22
Celebrated a 19th Bday and took the whole family. The weather was perfect and the scenery was movie picture perfect. Beautiful walk and the storyteller was amazing ! She was scary,funny and full of information. She was absolutely perfect for this event. Highly recommend ! Black Widow was fabulous.
Vanessa Falco
Vanessa Falco
02:19 24 Oct 22
If you love history and don’t mind being spooked in the process, then ghost walks is for you! We’ve been attending for the past 10 years and these walks have ceased to disappoint!
Megan Harris
Megan Harris
18:30 23 Oct 22
Worth the price!!!
Delaney Cox
Delaney Cox
15:41 23 Oct 22
We had an awesome experience this past weekend on the tour! The amazing Viscount Lestrange took us around the town and did a great job emerging us in not only the spooky side of Niagara on the Lake, but the amazing historical side as well! We were personally a big fan of his playing of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” as we walked down the street - such a fun touch. Would definitely recommend joining in the fun, especially during this spooky season!
Dan Jennings
Dan Jennings
14:06 23 Oct 22
Did this walk last night with the Black widow as the guide it was an enjoyable time. Even learned a few new things about the area.
Andy Garbett
Andy Garbett
02:40 23 Oct 22
Our guide was fantastic. The black widow was funny educational and entertaining. We also had the perfect night weather wise. All in all a great evening:)
Christine Elizabeth
Christine Elizabeth
01:58 23 Oct 22
My kids (ages 14 and 10), my boyfriend and his daughter (age 13), his mother and myself all went to the Niagara on the lake ghost walk and had an amazing time! our tour guide was informative and entertaining! What a great experience!
Amanda Robinson
Amanda Robinson
22:08 22 Oct 22
This was such a fun walk! We had Lady Black Widow and she was great! Great ghost stories with laughter mixed in. Highly recommend!
Tina Bettridge
Tina Bettridge
03:20 21 Oct 22
Ghostwalker Mitchell was great. Told some spooky stories about the history of one of the oldest cities in Canada and made it very entertaining. We will never see Niagara on the Lake the same again. Thanks Ghostwalker Mitchell. Would recommend!!!
Nick Ursini
Nick Ursini
18:33 20 Oct 22
My wife and I attended the Ghost Walk on October 18 and had a great time. Our Ghost Guide, Mitchell Glass, was informative and entertaining. His deep voice was perfect for the occasion! 😀 We would highly recommend the Ghost Walk.
Jane Allen Ryan
Jane Allen Ryan
13:03 20 Oct 22
The Ghost Walk was a fun way to spend a perfectly spooky evening. Lots of history and entertaining stories from our Guide.
Ann Morrison
Ann Morrison
20:16 18 Oct 22
Our guide was great. Very informative. Loved it
Jida Taher
Jida Taher
03:51 18 Oct 22
This was such a wonderful experience! The storyteller was captivating, witty, and so much fun! I cannot recommend this enough!
Al Hannaford
Al Hannaford
02:38 17 Oct 22
It was a fun experience. Learned a little bit of history behind Dundurn castle and some other local places.
I've done several of the Ghost walks and have never been disappointed. just recently did the Dundurn Ghost walk/bus tour and will definitely have to do it again!
Melanie Payne
Melanie Payne
22:25 16 Oct 22
Went on second ghost tour at NOTL. Was informative. Took pictures of several buildings. Was surprised to see white mists and an image of a male in front of a door. Take a chance. You never know what you will find.
Learnt a lot of history, had a fun evening.
Louise Vassalo
Louise Vassalo
16:39 16 Oct 22
Great ghost walk tour on Niagara on the Lake. Highly recommend!
Mara Bevan
Mara Bevan
13:39 16 Oct 22
We had a great time with the Black Widow last night!!! Her special touch of humor while relating the history of the town really added to the experience! So enjoyable and highly recommended.
Rebeca Sandoval-Suly
Rebeca Sandoval-Suly
20:52 15 Oct 22
We attended our Ghost Walk last night with our tour guide, Daniel, and had a fantastic time. Daniel was funny and engaging and we loved learning tidbits if historical information about our hometown.
Jessica Tufnell
Jessica Tufnell
12:31 14 Oct 22
Always a fun time
Alison Dowling
Alison Dowling
19:38 11 Oct 22
Sir Bob was an incredible tour guide! The stories were engaging and spooky, he was knowledgable and candid, and it was overall a great way to spend an October evening in NoTL. I would highly recommend the Ghost Walks with Sir Bob. Thoroughly enjoyable!!
Frank Zupan
Frank Zupan
22:35 10 Oct 22
My wife and I have gone on several ghost tours. Both of us agree that this was one of the best. Our guide, Sir Lawrence, was very knowledgeable and informative, even provided pictures of supernatural phenomena on his phone. Great entertainment!
Jade Graham
Jade Graham
19:12 10 Oct 22
Yesterday, my mom and I did a ghost walk with Le Strange as our tour guide. I have done many ghost walks before, including this exact one numerous times, and let me just say Le Strange was the best tour guide I have ever experienced! He gave the perfect scary to comedy ratio, added theatrics, and was extremely friendly. It was so easy to listen to him and the entire audience clung to his every word. He told the stories so well, and made our spooky season so much better. I hope to do another ghost walk with you soon, Le Strange! Absolutely Delightful!
Samantha Stuart
Samantha Stuart
16:44 10 Oct 22
We did the ghost walk for my Bachelorette on October 8 2022!! It was amazing, the guide was perfect!! As I got home we got some pictures with more than we expected!!
Matt Mattei
Matt Mattei
13:30 09 Oct 22
Just did this walk with my daughter last night and it was a ton of fun! My daughter is 11 and she very much enjoyed the hour and a half. Stella was our guide and she was amazing.
Sharon Piotter Bailey
Sharon Piotter Bailey
18:40 06 Oct 22
Great information, fun and easy walking. Wonderful experience to add to our vacation!
Marilyn Custers
Marilyn Custers
00:33 03 Oct 22
We had an amazing tour with Sir Lawrence our guide. He combined humor with a touch of maudlin to enhance our experience. He was extremely knowledgeable and fielded our questions without hesitation. We learned with laughter. Thank you Mister Prime Minister.
Jaydn Lore
Jaydn Lore
23:20 02 Oct 22
We had a blast and learned so much! Our guide was very accommodating and informative. Seems like extensive research is done to ensure accuracy of the stories. We already have our next tour planned!
Sean McLeod
Sean McLeod
19:21 02 Oct 22
We've enjoyed two walks with Lady Stella Marie; our first walk was my wife and myself, which we enjoyed so much we brought our whole family along for the next walk. We made sure to ask for Lady Stella Marie since she's so entertaining, engaging and informative.
Raine Holmes
Raine Holmes
10:52 26 Sep 22
Nice place where you can go on a walk to some of the most haunted places in Niagara-on-the-lake
Stephanie Colvin
Stephanie Colvin
01:30 26 Sep 22
My husband and I attended the ghost walk in Niagara on the Lake Sept 24,22. Lady Stella Marie was absolutely wonderful! Her story telling was captivating, she was extremely knowledgeable and could answer questions about the sites and stay in character. My husband and I had an amazing time learning history of NOTL and some incredible stories. Lady Stella Marie transported us back in time and brought history alive. We hope to join in on Dundurn castle next month. Thank you for a fascinating evening 😊
Beth Burdette
Beth Burdette
21:04 25 Sep 22
We had a great time at the ghost walk! One of the kids saw a ghost in a window. You just never know what you’ll experience at Niagara on the Lake!
Tami Stefura-Mathers
Tami Stefura-Mathers
19:21 25 Sep 22
The story telling added to the ambiance of the whole experience & you can’t beat the price
Pierrette Buklis
Pierrette Buklis
01:49 19 Sep 22
This was a fun historical and spooky walk through one of the prettiest towns in southern Ontario! The “Viscount LeStrange” kept us entertained with the way he embraced his subject matter and with his showmanship!
Joanne Lancaster
Joanne Lancaster
12:47 18 Sep 22
An amazing time. Lady Stella Marie was fantastic
I definitely recommend this to anyone going to Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Kathy Lamb-Kanis
Kathy Lamb-Kanis
14:52 15 Sep 22
Our tour guide Daniel was amazing. He made the whole tour worth every cent. The stories were fantastic. would definitely recommend this tour. Thank you ghost walks.
Crystal Premdas Le
Crystal Premdas Le
19:30 11 Sep 22
Loved it. Our ghost guide, Stella was amazing as she told us stories about the old town. LOTS of walking!Had a wonderful time, highly recommend!
M K
M K
03:13 08 Sep 22
Storytelling is a rare treat, and these people are doing it almost daily. A great way to see some landmarks while learning about history in the area, all with the fun of ghost stories! They have adorable gifts to sell! Really a great way to spend the late evening!
Brian Rice
Brian Rice
16:32 04 Sep 22
we went on the Ghost Walk at Niagra-on-the-lake and really enjoyed it. The guide was entertaining and even though I'm not a believer, it was still enjoyable with historical details and great story telling.
Kinga Smith
Kinga Smith
13:47 03 Sep 22
Fun way to learn some history about Niagara on the Lake 😀👻
Bill Stibbs
Bill Stibbs
18:59 02 Sep 22
Lindsay was a wonderful guide and this is a great way to learn about the history of the town whether or not you believe in ghosts!
Crystal Brzozowski
Crystal Brzozowski
14:12 02 Sep 22
Brad G
Brad G
19:36 30 Aug 22
Viscount LeStrange STOLE THE SHOW!!His performance on the evening of August 27th was nothing short of STELLAR.Our ghost tour consisted of a lovely group of engaged individuals, each coming with their own unique perspectives and beliefs.I’ll admit this now - we saw no ghosts that night… But alas, it was a very SPOOKY time indeed!So, bundle up with your loved ones on this one-of-a-kind experience through the historic town of Niagara on the Lake!You won’t regret it.… or WILL YOU?!?! hehehehehehehe…..
Yazi Yaghnam
Yazi Yaghnam
15:15 30 Aug 22
Overall amazing tour! Our tour guide was Black Widow and she was so interactive! She took us to different parts of the town, and talked about history, the town, and most importantly GHOSTS! I loved how the tour involved a mix of different parts from inns to the lake to an apothecary. One of the best tours I’ve been on!
Amy L BeanGreen
Amy L BeanGreen
20:01 28 Aug 22
we did the tour last night at 9 pm. 100% recommend! The guide is amazing!!
Susan Webb
Susan Webb
20:06 27 Aug 22
Highly recommend Niagara-on-the-Lake Ghost Walk tour! Very entertaining, especially the performance of Ghost Guide Braeden, giving a dramatic rendition of each ghost story at the haunted locations along the way.Excellent company to deal with, we were deluged with rain when the skies opened on us while on tour, but Guide Braeden soldiered on until it became unsafe to continue (lightening) and the Office authorized refunds.We were apparently treated to extreme weather that has not previously occurred on any rain or shine Ghost Walk! Wooo!!!!!!Still a highly "atmospheric" and ghostly evening, most enjoyable as far as we got!Definitely will be returning..the ghost stories we heard from Braeden were intriguing and we were all made to feel a part of the evening. Good for all ages.
Nina P.
Nina P.
03:44 27 Aug 22
Viscount LeStrange was the guide on our Ghost Walk. He did an amazing job of covering not only the history of NOTL but provided many fun and scary stories of local ghosts. He really got us listeners involved! My favorite ghosts were the Lady in White and the Headless Soldier. Thank you so much, Viscount Le Strange, for a great evening!
Janice McMurray
Janice McMurray
07:06 25 Aug 22
have enjoyed ghost walks in Edinburgh, Reykjavik, Halifax, Quebec City, Colonial Williamsburg, Toronto… In comparison, the Black Widow was outstanding! She stayed in character, kept track of her ‘guests’, set a good pace and kept the stories coming with animation and humour. She added just enough ghost related and local detail to engage us en route and inspire us to dig deeper later. A very pleasant way to spend 90 minutes in NOTL, highly recommended.
Madison Curtis
Madison Curtis
00:45 24 Aug 22
I absolutely love everything about The Ghost Walks in NOTL! I’ve gone two summers in a row now and loved both tours just as much. I love how each tour guide shows you slightly different haunted places and tells the stories in different ways. It makes it exciting and new every time you go. This year, Daniel was a particularly amazing guide and a great story teller. My mom was really iffy about doing the tour because she hates anything scary/ghost-related but actually ended up loving it and said she wants to come back again next summer for it. 10/10 would do again.
Maddie
Maddie
00:43 24 Aug 22
I absolutely loved everything about the ghost walk! Daniel especially was an amazing guide and a great story teller. My mom was iffy about doing the tour because she hates anything scary but ended up loving it and said it was one of her favourite NOTL experiences haha. 10/10 would do again.
Julie Riley
Julie Riley
20:53 22 Aug 22
Your guide was great, knew a lot of history about the places we stopped at. I plan on taking some of their other tours also
Everly Hurton
Everly Hurton
16:19 21 Aug 22
We really enjoyed our walk led by the Black Widow. We’ve been on several ghost tours and this was the most entertaining one we’ve been on. She was engaging and funny while still maintaining the spooky vibe. Also, Niagara on the Lake is quiet at night and always beautiful which made the walk even more pleasant and enjoyable.
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H
13:15 21 Aug 22
We went last night for the 9pm walk. I can’t remember the name of our guide, but he was amazing! So enthusiastic and involved in the story telling. He really set the mood for the evening. We learned so much about the history of the town and it’s spooky guests. We went as a bachelorette party and our bride was so happy. Truly made our weekend!
Abena Giles
Abena Giles
12:05 19 Aug 22
Aleka Duguay
Aleka Duguay
15:29 15 Aug 22
Great experience! The guide was very knowledgeable and kept the tour entertaining and interesting. I would recommend this to everyone!
Aleka Duguay
Aleka Duguay
02:24 15 Aug 22
Awesome experience! Sir Bob kept the tour entertaining and he definitely knows what he’s talking about.A spook-tacular time!
Chris Caslick
Chris Caslick
15:08 14 Aug 22
The story’s are great. It is also great way to learn a bit of history of the city.
pierre levesque
pierre levesque
13:34 14 Aug 22
The tour was a lot of fun. The tour guide Sir Lawrence was great. He took across a bunch of different sites and told us the stories of each haunted location in Niagara on the lake. A great way to spend an hour and a half. Price was good, value was great. Totally recommend this for a fun way to end a date night
Optimus Brine
Optimus Brine
01:59 14 Aug 22
Really enjoyed going on a tour and learning about paranormal encounters in the Niagara on the lake area. Sir Lawrence was an amazing tour guide- he was very knowledgeable, friendly, and funny! It was easy to book our tickets at the store and would highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a fun outing.
Vanessa Gallippi
Vanessa Gallippi
00:41 14 Aug 22
I thoroughly enjoyed this tour… our tour guide was witty and magical in their story telling which made everything so much better. Niagara on the Lake is a beautiful historical (and haunted) place and one of the best to visit…I would definitely come back for another tour and recommend to others as well!
Jen Loop
Jen Loop
03:36 13 Aug 22
The Ghost Walk was so much fun. Not only do you hear some spooky stories, but you also learn about the history of Niagara-on-the-Lake, the war of 1812, and get a nice walking tour of the town. I highly recommend this walk for the beginning of your NOTL vacation .
Lindsay was very knowledgeable and engaging. She had us captivated from our very first stop.
Weve all lived in the Niagara Region for over 50 years and this is the first time we have learned of the history behind the haunting in and around NOTL.
A must for visitors and residents alike!!
Karen Roger
Karen Roger
20:41 12 Aug 22
The Merry Widow was absolutely wonderful. What a fun way to explore NOTL
Jessica S-Bridgen
Jessica S-Bridgen
04:09 11 Aug 22
One of the best experiences we had in NOTL! Daniel is a natural born storyteller. The tour exceeded our expectations! Will definitely do this again on our next visit.
Annette Frances
Annette Frances
03:40 11 Aug 22
My husband and I absolutely loved our ghost tour with the black widow! The stories she shared were fascinating, and not to mention captivating. She is a phenomenal story teller - and stayed in character the entire night. Would highly recommend!
Susana Colletti
Susana Colletti
13:46 10 Aug 22
Our group the Ghost walk tour last night with Daniel. He was a fabulous story teller, engaging and humorous. We enjoyed the walk through the neighbourhood and learning the history of the ghosts of Niagara. Fun time and we would recommend it!
CJ andCristy
CJ andCristy
22:21 08 Aug 22
Grand, fun and entertaining time with The Black Widow said her next husband. Huh?! Well, take the tour ...sure to enjoy the stories. Thanks!
Alex Wynands
Alex Wynands
19:10 07 Aug 22
Sir Lawrence was very fun and informative. Even though it was a hot day, he kept his cool with non-tour members. Definitely recommended.
Dave DellaMonica
Dave DellaMonica
05:22 07 Aug 22
It was very fun, informative and our guide Laurence was great
Caitie Lagnese
Caitie Lagnese
22:15 06 Aug 22
Went on the Ghost Tour just this weekend and it was amazing! Our guide, the Black Widow was great. Would easily do this tour again and again.
Lorena Torres
Lorena Torres
13:33 06 Aug 22
It was an amazing and incredibly entertaining experience. We came for the wineries but husband saw this tour and the reviews were pretty good so we decided to go. Black widow is the best storyteller. The mix between “scary” and funny was the perfect touch. Totally recommended!!!
Carlos Carricaburu
Carlos Carricaburu
02:30 06 Aug 22
Irene Gold
Irene Gold
23:27 01 Aug 22
Great tour! Great guide!
Sheldon Van Middelkoop
Sheldon Van Middelkoop
21:21 31 Jul 22
Excellent tour! Stella was an amazing tour guide and kept things very entertaining and theatrical.
Terrilynn Belletti
Terrilynn Belletti
19:51 31 Jul 22
We went on a ghost walk last night July 30 2022 in Niagara on the lake . We had Sir Lawrence and he was fantastic . We all Loved it and will definitely book again .
Angela Ianni-Murphy
Angela Ianni-Murphy
18:45 30 Jul 22
Stella was knowledgeable, passionate about her job, and entertaining! loved it!
Andreas Kraus
Andreas Kraus
16:08 30 Jul 22
The Black Widow was an excellent guide on our tour. Not only was she super funny, her knowledge and theatrical approach to the stories of the town were spooked as hell.
Samantha Costello
Samantha Costello
11:35 30 Jul 22
What a fantastic experience! Our tour guide, The Black Widow, was engaging and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend and would definitely go again!
Michelle Stokke Flood
Michelle Stokke Flood
13:26 26 Jul 22
Thanks Mitchell Glass for a wonderful tour last night . We enjoyed the mix of local history and ghost stories of Niagara
François Déry
François Déry
14:09 22 Jul 22
Mitchell Glass was excellent, he was really in his caracter. He has the voice to go with it aswell. Our ghost tour was very informative and entertaining.
I really recommend.
Allie Dearie
Allie Dearie
22:08 21 Jul 22
I spontaneously booked a ghost walk tour in Niagara-On-The-Lake with Ghost Walks, and I'm so happy I did! The guide Mitchell was knowledgable and engaging, the tour was spooky while being respectful of modern inhabitants, and as someone who had never visited the town before I definitely learned a lot. Highly recommended!
rachel watson
rachel watson
20:57 21 Jul 22
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caramellattecia lo
02:10 20 Jul 22
We had a blast. The presenter told us it was his first night but we honestly couldn't tell he was so good! Highly recommend
Rozie Zmzm
Rozie Zmzm
23:48 17 Jul 22
My children and Grandchildren walked the walk and just loved it. The guide was”Viscount LaStrange” and he was an awesome host. He was very informative and quite funny and the stories were very engaging. Would highly recommend this to anyone in the area and for all visitors.Joanne from Welland
Stephane Ouellet
Stephane Ouellet
18:01 17 Jul 22
fun night in family
CP Spec
CP Spec
03:18 16 Jul 22
If you've ever wanted to learn the deep, rich history of Niagara-on-the-Lake Old Town, this tour is a must. Stop to stop, hear the background and tales attributed to each location. Our tour was guided by the Black Widow herself who brings the stories to life in dramatic and vivid detail. Bring your walking shoes for this one!
Catharina Deer
Catharina Deer
01:38 12 Jul 22
Loved the ghost walk at Niagara on the Lake on Queen Street. It was nice to learn the spooky stories and history in the Niagara on the lake, Ontario. Highly recommend it!
Abby Stemmler
Abby Stemmler
13:47 09 Jul 22
The history you get to learn on this ghost walk is amazing I think I have done this tour three times now and there is always something new the ghost stories they tell are especially fun
Jan Booker
Jan Booker
10:32 09 Jul 22
Guide (Daniel) was great! So many interesting bits about our city I did not know. Time went by so fast. I definitely recommend them.
Lily Miller
Lily Miller
12:17 05 Jul 22
Gary Hessler
Gary Hessler
21:05 27 Jun 22
Niagara on the Lake is a beautiful town, but also holds some creepy secrets! Ghost Guide Daniel did a great job of storytelling as we walked the streets and visited the rich history of the area.
Chris Lightfoot
Chris Lightfoot
01:09 27 Jun 22
Had a fantastic walk through the spooky and macabre history of Niagara-On-The-Lake last night with the witty and irreverent Viscount LeStrange!! He’s new to the tour, but had us all enthralled in minutes with his easy charm and depth of knowledge. The British accent (its real, btw) and attention to detail, along with a true gift for storytelling, made the walk both eerie and informative! Well done!
Brenda Erwin
Brenda Erwin
18:29 26 Jun 22
It was very interesting to hear the stories and he’s a great story teller I would definitely go on another work been on 3 of them so far👍🏼
Carlos De Sousa
Carlos De Sousa
11:28 23 Jun 22
Jeevan Mucker
Jeevan Mucker
19:51 17 Jun 22
The tour guide sucked my girlfriend and I into her stories. Very entertaining.
Dennis Knox
Dennis Knox
18:19 17 Jun 22
The guide was very knowledgeable, communicated effectively and took time to answer questions. Interesting tour about the dark side of NOTL. I would recommend this tour!
Faye Eisan
Faye Eisan
20:13 15 Jun 22
Mitchell Glass was very impressive in his delivery of our ghost tour. I did the same ghost tour in 2017 and he did that one too. I brought my friends with me this time. Highly recommend for an informative and entertaining evening!
Alan Wheatley
Alan Wheatley
16:36 12 Jun 22
Took the tour with the Black Widow. Very informative about the area ghost activity and was a lot of fun. Highly recommend.
Clint Russell
Clint Russell
04:10 12 Jun 22
Calille Dann
Calille Dann
23:44 10 Jun 22
the black widow guide was very enthusiastic about the history and town itself, great storyteller
Cali Dann
Cali Dann
23:43 10 Jun 22
Lots of fun, black widow guide was very enthusiastic about the town and its history and her storytelling
Gary Cole
Gary Cole
00:11 06 Jun 22
we had a great time on the tour. Lindsay did a fabulous job as our tour guide!
Mandy Weber
Mandy Weber
01:32 30 May 22
Really great time. Interesting and entertaining, our guide was definitely a character; she made it so enjoyable!
Andrew Barbisan
Andrew Barbisan
16:56 29 May 22
Great your of the town with spooky ghost stories mixed in throughout thanks to our fantastic tour guide. Highly recommend taking the tour and leading about Niagara-on-the-lake's history.
Samantha E
Samantha E
02:55 29 May 22
Black Widow was our tour guide and she absolutely ROCKED it I had such an amazing time and didn't even realize how much I walked haha. I learnt sooo much and HIGHLY recommend doing the Ghost Walk
Zoe White
Zoe White
22:49 27 May 22
Me and the boyfriend did the ghost walk last night. It was very interesting and our tour guide Black Widow was absolutely amazing like I mean she was great! It was about 90 mins long and I enjoyed every minute of it, wish it didn't end. Kudos Black Widow 🙂
Jamie McLellan
Jamie McLellan
03:08 25 May 22
Mitchel Glass our tour guide was absolutely Fantastic! The tour was an easy walk, the history was fascinating and the ghost stories mixed with history was so so great! I truly loved every minute of the experience!
Alex Hilson
Alex Hilson
19:35 21 May 22
Todd Staveley
Todd Staveley
20:08 14 May 22
Awesome experience. Nice walk around too. Our guide "Black Widow" was great.
Liz Armstrong
Liz Armstrong
03:14 08 May 22
Daniel was our guide, and was very knowledgeable about local history and stories, he was also a fantastic story teller! Very engaging. I highly recommend this tour!
Cory Moskaluk
Cory Moskaluk
22:55 26 Apr 22
Lisa MacLeod
Lisa MacLeod
23:44 16 Apr 22
Beyond seeing some terrific buildings and scenery, The Ghost Walks is wonderfully entertaining. The walk contains spine-tingling stories that truly captivate. I highly recommend The Ghost Walks!
Rob Evans
Rob Evans
00:06 04 Apr 22
A very enjoyable evening walk. Which was greater the story or the storytelling?
You decide.
Kim Wylde
Kim Wylde
04:28 27 Nov 21
We had a fantastic time and learned a lot from our engaging tour guide, Sir Lawrence. The tour was the perfect length, the information was interesting and spooky, and we all had fun.
Bryan Bug Holtam
Bryan Bug Holtam
12:07 22 Nov 21
Our guide was Lindsay, she was great! She’s a great story teller! It’s a really interesting and entertaining walk through old Niagara On The Lake. If you like ghost stories at all, I would definitely recommend this to you!
Brooklyn Dawn
Brooklyn Dawn
16:16 05 Nov 21
Friends and I pleasure of attending a Ghost Walk on Thursday, November 4th. Our guide was the Black Widow. We had a wonderful experience. She was very knowledgeable, humorous, and stayed in character throughout the tour. She was very engaged with the group. Would definitely recommend.
Faye Harrison
Faye Harrison
15:29 04 Nov 21
Last night was the perfect night for a ghost walk in Niagara on the Lake. Our host was very entertaining and engaging. Would definitely recommend!
Leesa Montero
Leesa Montero
02:13 01 Nov 21
We try to do a ghost walk every Halloween and this one did not disappoint. Our guide was knowledgeable and funny and very engaging. I thoroughly enjoyed learning more about the dark history of Niagara on the Lake and highly recommend this to anyone who wants a fun night out!
Erin Mar
Erin Mar
22:29 31 Oct 21
Everything about this experience was great!

Shirley and Daniel were extremely helpful during the booking process (I had some technical issues); can't say enough great things about them!

Our tour guide was Black Widow - fabulous! Made my kids feel welcome and included and part of the experience, which they thoroughly enjoyed!

An amazing experience overall! 🙂
Olga Lav
Olga Lav
14:17 31 Oct 21
Excellent tour! Our tour guide Black Widow was so entertaining and told us many a story about the town’s history, and about local ghosts, of course. Highly recommend!
Karen Blackley
Karen Blackley
17:02 30 Oct 21
Did the walk last nite- pouring rain but it only added to a great experience . Will definitely do this again!!!
You rock Ghost Walks!!!
Amanda Drenters
Amanda Drenters
00:15 29 Oct 21
Had a fantastic tour with the Black Widow in Niagara On The Lake! She made the tour fun, interesting and spooky!! 👻
Mark Piatkowski
Mark Piatkowski
16:10 28 Oct 21
I did the ghost tour for Niagara on the Lake.

The Black Widow was the host and she was very entertaining and made the walk very fun.

A nice way to add some spooky to your Halloween season.
Teresa Perri Jamieson
Teresa Perri Jamieson
02:25 25 Oct 21
Daniel was our ghost walk host on our Niagara on the Lake tour. What an exceptional story teller! He was funny, dramatic and well versed in NOTL ghost history. Do the tour! Even better if you can get Daniel as your guide. Highly recommend the latest night booking, adds to the drama and sets the tone for an eerie walk.
Theresa Baker
Theresa Baker
01:29 24 Oct 21
Our guide sir Lawrence very knowledgeable and fun made the walk very entertaining
Melissa MacKenzie
Melissa MacKenzie
01:14 24 Oct 21
Wonderful experience! Our guide was ‘Black Widow’, she did a fantastic job at sharing spooky stories from Niagara-on-The-Lake. We have already recommended this to many of our family and friends. Definitely worth it! 👻
Angelune Des Lauriers
Angelune Des Lauriers
20:21 23 Oct 21
We had a great time walking through the old town with ghost guide Mitchell. So many spooky stories, perfect for spooky season.
Erin Orr
Erin Orr
03:21 22 Oct 21
We had a fantastic night. The full moon and rain brought even more excellent experience to a educational experience.
Thank you
Laurie Feudo
Laurie Feudo
18:07 21 Oct 21
My wife and I took in the 830 pm Ghost Walk on October 20 2021…. It was our first ever,really didn’t know what to expect… our guide and story teller BLACK WIDOW,was outstanding, not only was she thoroughly knowledgeable, her story telling skills and voice changes were brilliant… and the best part was her fantastic sense of humour,and she sprinkled it in the entire walk just at the right time.if you haven’t participated in a ghost walk, I highly recommend BLACK WIDOW, of Ghost Walk Niagara on the Lake…..
Went on ghost walk with the amazing Sir Morrison on October 16th and man was it amazing! Right from the get go very engaging and the way he made the history come to life was second to none. Looking forward to coming back again. Keep up the good work!
Great experience! Want to make it a yearly tradition!
Jacob Burtch
Jacob Burtch
14:16 30 Sep 21
Amazing tour, great stories told by an amazing tour guide. Even got to catch a picture of some seen to be ghosts! I would strongly recommend!
Absolutely Recommended...Interesting, yet creepy... Definately check out the house that was abandoned and being restored now... Something Definately going on there. Eerie feeling, and going through my pictures there is Definately an unexplained picture. mist on the door, and a board was moved. Happened twice, my camera messed up standing in the same spot, i had to go back to my car(my space) and it reset somehow.
Sabrina Sawyer
Sabrina Sawyer
04:21 27 Sep 21
The storytelling is top-notch! The Guide is super knowledgeable about the town and history, well worth the time and experience.
Carrie Hopkins
Carrie Hopkins
13:13 12 Sep 21
Had a great time! Guide was a lot of fun.
Amie Cormier
Amie Cormier
12:40 05 Sep 21
Took my daughter for the first time and she loved it! Our guide was Lindsey and she was great. My daughter can’t wait to do more!!
Joe Pisano
Joe Pisano
23:09 29 Aug 21
Daniel was humorous and knowledgeable to historical events. Great time if your a history and ghost enthusiast.
Avindra Cheddi
Avindra Cheddi
21:31 25 Aug 21
My wife and I really enjoyed the walking tour and seeing the old buildings and hearing about their history through a paranormal story telling.
Matt Nakon
Matt Nakon
23:04 23 Aug 21
My experience with the Niagara-on-the-lake ghost tour was nothing short of exceptional. Our overseer & tour guide Daniel was absolutely amazing. I learned a lot and not only was he an absolute joy to listen to, but he was very professional & a great story teller. He also bridged the gap very well between both the history of Niagara & the eerie hauntings that have been documented throughout the years. If you are into both history & tales of ghostly experiences, then I highly recommend this to anyone visiting the Niagara region.

I also took some photos on the tour that may indicate some paranormal activity, although I am not certain. As a disclaimer, I am not advocating that the photos I took are actual paranormal experiences, but in the photo below you can see orbs near the tree & in the upstairs window on the left.
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Are group discounts available?

If you have a group of 8 or more people we may be able to provide a discount depending on night and time of year. Find out by Making Contact.   Mention the number of people.

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.

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.

Can I buy tickets right before the tour?

Yes.  As long as the tour isn’t sold out. 

Please arrive at the Ghost Walks Gift Shop 15-20 minutes before the tour time.  You can buy tickets and get really easy directions to the starting location.  The starting location is a 3 minute walk from the shop.

Do we go into any of the buildings?

This is an outdoor tour.  Featuring a walk through the cemetery and stop in the picturesque Gazebo.

St. Mark’s Cemetery Walk

Oldest in Ontario

One of the main features of this unique tour is a stroll through St. Mark’s Cemetery.  The oldest in Ontario gives it a feel more common in historic European towns.  With randomly places stones and crypts shaded by mature trees.

The site of much history and legend.

Featuring…

  • The most important rock of the War of 1812
  • The tragic story behind two empty graves
  • A gruesome legend around one damaged stone
  • And the reason for an unmarked grave

It’s the kind of cemetery you’d expect to be in the legendary Niagara-on-the-Lake.  And a big part of this late afternoon stroll through the darker side of Canada’s Prettiest Town.

Canada’s Most Haunted Town has to have Dark History

Much Very Dark History

So many stories surround this very historic region.  British Canada was born out of the violence in Niagara.  This Tour is all about that rich history.

Including the Burning of Niagara on the Lake

After the defeat of the American’s in Stoney Creek.  The War of 1812 is looking bleak.  For none more than a former British Loyalist named Joseph.  He staked his whole life on the Americans.

Failed and ruined.  When hearing the Americans would abandon Niagara-on-the-Lake, Joseph snapped. 

It was British Politician!

It was Joseph who suggested they burn the town.  Said, “To deny the British shelter during the cold winter.  It’ll slow them down.” 

Then on the night of December 10th, 1813, he rode around town on his horse forcing families out of their homes. 

Many ran in fear to succumb to the cold.  As soldiers marched and burned.  Over 400 women, children and elderly forced into the cold.

Just a taste.  The interesting parts of the full history featured on Niagara’s Dark History Tour.

Visiting the Graves – Full and Empty

Includes a walk-through Ontario’s oldest cemetery at St. Marks Church.  Containing so many graves filled with the bodies of town pioneers.  And 2 empty ones.

We’ll talk about the tragic story of the Foam.  A Toronto yacht which left Toronto bound for the Queen’s Royal Hotel in Niagara on the Lake. 

Headstrong boys were too brave.  They sailed into a storm off of Port Dalhousie. 

They found the boat the next morning.  Only 5 of the 7 boys in there cabin beds, as if peacefully sleeping. 

7 graves with 5 bodies = 2 empty.  The interesting parts of this story, and others including the truth of the “Chopping Block” stone… all inside this beautiful Graveyard.