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Find Haunted Downtown Experiences in Ville-Marie, Montreal - Book Spooky Events in Downtown Montreal
Join a spine-tingling guided walk through Ville-Marie in Montreal, where a professional actor and storyteller leads you through haunted highlights of downtown Montreal that will thrill history buffs, ghost hunters and Allowe’en fans alike; you’ll hear the nauseating, twisted “legend of the red cross,” explore the eerie corridors of the new university residence of Concordia and uncover the mysterious crypt at the Grey Nuns’ former motherhouse, then visit notorious haunted homes including a run-down squat on Overdose Avenue and a spooky old funeral home now repurposed as one of Montreal’s trendiest nightspots - with chilling stories about the women’s aisles and attic and many more unsettling tales to discover in the heart of the city.
About this activity in Ville-Marie
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Guided haunted walking tour through downtown Ville-Marie, Montreal led by a professional actor and storyteller - perfect for history buffs and ghost-hunter fans.
- Hear spine-chilling local legends, including the twisted ‘legend of the red cross’ and tales tied to Concordia’s residence and the Grey Nuns’ former motherhouse.
- Explore eerie sites from a mysterious crypt to a converted funeral home-turned-nightclub and a notorious rundown squat - all in the heart of the city.
- Atmospheric, theatrical narration that brings Montreal’s darker history to life; many stories focus on hidden corners, attics and women’s wards you won’t forget.
Important Information
- This experience runs on foot in downtown Montreal and is suitable for all physical fitness levels - expect easy walking with occasional stairs.
- The tour is wheelchair friendly and all public access areas used on the route are accessible; strollers and service animals are accommodated.
- Public transportation options are available nearby for arrivals and departures; plan extra time for peak-hour transit in Ville-Marie.
- Ticket prices include applicable goods and Services tax; please arrive ready for nighttime conditions and dress for the weather.
Meeting Point
Meet your guide in downtown Ville-Marie, Montreal outside the Grey Nuns’ former motherhouse (now a Concordia residence). Look for the actor-guide who will greet the group and begin the walk from that central, easy-to-find location.
Includes
- Gst (goods and Services tax) applies to bookings in Ville-Marie, Montreal - you’ll see tax included where applicable.
Other
- Wheelchair accessible venue: you can access all main spaces with mobility aids in this destination.
- Infants and small children: you can bring a pram or stroller; little ones are welcome to ride in strollers during the event.
- Service animals allowed: you may be accompanied by a trained service animal throughout the site.
- Public transportation nearby: you’ll find convenient transit options close to the venue in Ville‑Marie; this makes reaching the activity by transit easy.
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible: the available transport options accommodate wheelchair users for smooth arrival and departure.
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible: you can navigate the full site on accessible paths and surfaces.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels: the experience is designed so you can participate regardless of your fitness level.
Customer Reviews
9/10
Based on 9 Reviews
Summary:
No ghosts showed up, I guess they were afraid of my sketpicism but the tour guide was nice and qualified. We had a great time.
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Summary:
Donovan hosted a virtual ghost story hour for a few of my friends and let me tell you, watching through zoom was still an amazing and engrossing experience. I had so much fun and I cannot wait to experience a live walking tour with him.
Thanks again, Donovan!
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What a fantastic tour! Donovan was a wealth of information and made it fun. He is an amazing historian with the real story! Looking forward to doing another tour.
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Know more about Ville-Marie
You can expect an immersive downtown Montreal haunted tour where a professional actor and storyteller brings local ghost stories to life. The experience focuses on history and paranormal tales-like the nauseating and twisted “legend of the red cross”-and guides you through haunted houses, unusual sites and eerie anecdotes in the heart of Ville-Marie.
Yes. The Ville-Marie haunted tour blends historical context with chilling folklore, making it appealing to history buffs, ghost hunters and Allowe’en enthusiasts who want atmospheric storytelling and local paranormal legends.
The tour is designed to attract a mix of audiences-history lovers, ghost hunters and seasonal thrill-seekers-so you should consider your group’s tolerance for frightening content before booking. It’s particularly suited to adults and older children who enjoy spooky storytelling in downtown Montreal settings.
This guided tour highlights several haunted sites in downtown Montreal, including the Grey Nuns’ former motherhouse with its mysterious crypt, the new university residence of Concordia, a run-down squat on “Overdose” Avenue, and a spooky old funeral home now converted into a trendy nightclub-each presented with theatrical storytelling.
Absolutely. The tour delivers a range of chilling narratives-such as the “legend of the red cross”-plus tales about haunted residences, women’s aisles and attic stories, and other spine-tingling accounts tied to downtown Montreal locations.
The professional actor and storyteller format adds theatrical depth and atmosphere to each stop in Ville-Marie, Montreal, transforming historic locations and paranormal anecdotes into vivid, memorable scenes that heighten suspense and engagement throughout the haunted walking tour.
