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ABOUT GHOSTLY VANCOUVER TOURS

Ghostly Vancouver Tours offers haunted, historic walking tours of Vancouver's most atmospheric neighbourhoods, particularly Gastown and Downtown Vancouver. We are the ONLY ghost tour outfit in Vancouver. Come join us for a night of spooky storytelling you won't soon forget!

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At GVT, we believe in honest storytelling. We do not fabricate our ghost stories. All haunted stops on our tours are researched through archives and interviews. It us up to YOU to believe, and we hope you do. Yes, we've even had a few ghostly encounters on our tours, but they're not guaranteed, because, well, ghosts. 

Ghostly Vancouver Tour Reviews

“awesome way to spend a saturday night had a great tour put on lydia, who was awesome and very knowledgeable about not only haunted vancouver history, but the history of gastown as well. ..”, meet our guides.

Lydia Williams

Lydia brings a wealth of experience in guiding haunted tours and ghost hunting. Watch Lydia's personal ghost story here.   

Ryan Barker

Ryan is an experienced ghostly guide, improv actor, and karaoke singer. Prepare to be entertained and spooked with Ryan.

Vanesa Zappala

Vanesa is a psychic medium, and paranormal investigator. Expect a special kind of ghost tour with Vanesa. Check out her Tik Tok .

Our guides come from a multitude of backgrounds but they have 3 key things in common: a love of history, a knack for great storytelling, and a passion for all things paranormal! 

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5 Best Ghost Tours In Vancouver For A Spooky Time

Looking for the best ghost tours in Vancouver? Well, you’re in the right place!

Vancouver is intriguing – but that intriguing side doesn’t stop at its stunning landscapes and vibrant culture. As the sun sets and the city lights dim, the tales of the past come alive in the form of ghost tours.

Spend a few hours fetching yourself to the dramatic past of the Rain City by signing up for one of these five best Vancouver ghost tours to embrace its darker, more mysterious side.

Embark on a spine-tingling journey learning murders and disappearances that gave police the foggiest ideas or the sordid tales of Maple Tree Square and chasing lost souls.

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1.   Vancouver Lost Souls of Gastown Walking Tour

Undoubtedly the most talked-about ghost tour in all of Vancouver, the Lost Souls of Gastown transports you through the oldest neighbourhood of the city where tales of the wild west, murder, intrigue, and hauntings are buried behind the washed-out brick walls.

Within 90 minutes, the costumed guides who are reportedly unrivaled at their collection of untold stories and scary tales take you to the most haunted locations and review ghostly evidence taken at the sites.

Tick off the rowdy part of the Great Fire that burned down the whole of Vancouver in 45 minutes, hold the lamplight tight chasing the dark alleys of Gaoler’s Mews, and hear the eerie tales of smallpox at Maple Tree Square.

2.   Ghostly Gastown Tour

It’s not that scary when the sunlight is still on. So wait until the sun beams down and venture out to the darkest cores of Vancouver downtown for a 90-minute trip with Ghostly Gastown Tour (GVT).

The guides at GVT like to keep it secret until the last minute, and we’re in the same boat. Instead of spilling the tea, all we can do to give you a sneak peek is the area you’ll be covering. Taking place in Vancouver’s most atmospheric neighborhoods, particularly Gastown and Downtown Vancouver, GVT keeps records of evidence that have been researched through archives and interviews. That being said – no fabrication here!

The best part? GVT guides love storytelling and everything paranormal. And did we tell you that one of these guides can also do your readings and connect you with the spirits? Well, rest assured as there’s nothing sort of life-threatening here.

The meeting point is outside of the Waterfront Station in front of the Angel of Mercy statue. This tour may not be suitable for children under 12.

3.   Morgue Ghost Tours

For those who are truly brave at heart, the Morgue Ghost Tours offer a unique and spine-chilling experience. No more taboos and spirits spotted by the residents, but evidence and haunting stories of lives left unfinished by the police themselves.

That, coupled with findings from recent paranormal investigations, was conducted right on the museum property. Open that door to the ‘ behind-the-scenes’ area and get spooked out by morticians’ creepiest weird.

The tour guides will lead you through the tales of murders and disappearances in Vancouver’s history. Each tour lasts about 40 minutes, and tickets are priced at $40, with a $5 discount for museum members.

Be sure to book in advance as these tours are incredibly popular and sell out quickly.

4. Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria

Speaking of the phantoms in Vancouver, Gastown seems to steal all the spotlight. But this time, we’ll take you to Victoria, just a bit outside of the downtown core, on a 60-minute Ghostly Walking Tour.

Who would have thought the colorful gardens and impressive British mansions here in Victoria shield the unknown tragic past? Starting out as a bustling trading post of Hudson’s Bay Co., Victoria took the hit by infamous names and pity events that still haunt famous heritage buildings.

Today, these tales of the supernatural will send chills down your spine. The tour is designed for adult audiences and contains some references to adult themes, so it’s best suited for families with older kids.

This tour operates rain or shine, so be sure to dress appropriately, though nighttime gets a little chilly.

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5.   Forbidden Vancouver Guided Tour

A Vancouver that’s forbidden? What does that mean?

Well, with Forbidden Vancouver Guided Tour, you’re no longer chasing ghosts and haunted buildings but tales of bootlegging, mobsters, and corruption. Get back to the roaring 20s when major parts of Vancouver were still buried in a mess of illicit booze, crime, and vice. Walk past Vancouver’s prohibition era like Gastown, Maple Tree Square, and ornate heritage buildings hearing undisclosed secrets you never know from the ‘ official sources.’

We guess that’s the most interesting part of this two-hour tour.

As you explore the city’s famous Gastown district, you’ll visit landmarks that played a significant role in these sordid tales. The tour is designed for adult audiences and contains some mature subject matter, so it’s best for families with older kids. When the tour ends, you’ll have some time on your own seeking an apres-history dinner or drinks out of Vancouver’s most visited bars and restaurants.

Whether you’re a local or a visitor, a believer in the supernatural, or just someone looking for a thrilling night out, these ghost tours in Vancouver not only get your adrenaline pumping but also reveal the unordinary sides of the city’s past.

Looking for more activities in the city? Check out our pick of the best things to do in Vancouver here !

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The Forbidden Vancouver Tour: Lost Souls of Gastown

The eerie song of our seated host, weakened and ill from the ravages of smallpox and shunned by the townsfolk, transports us back to the 19th century. Her story is sad and tragic – a young girl attracted to the big city – Vancouver – by the lure of fame and fortune. She survived the Great Fire, but was cruelly cut down by an early death on cobblestone streets. A lost soul from the past. Such is the compelling story, one of several tales, spun during the haunted city tours by Forbidden Vancouver .

The not-so-forgotten past of the Lost Souls of Gastown is brought to life by Forbidden Vancouver’s haunted city tours of the city’s first neighborhood, Gastown .  The Tours employ local actors to recreate 19th century Vancouver through visits to the city’s longest running hotel, its first fire station, first building and first bawdy house.

Vancouver is a young city, only 128 years old, yet it is filled with mystery and gory history. Unsolved murders, a Great Fire, bawdy house madams and Klondike dames fill the slightly sordid past in the early wild west of Canada.

The tour will highlight some larger than life characters, including Gassy Jack (of the famous Square), Klondike Kate Rockwell, and John Bray. The latter was mysteriously shot several times in the head, yet lived for a few weeks before succumbing. His murder was never solved, though the Tour does hint at some possibilities.

The fall season is the perfect time of year to bundle up and learn more about Vancouver’s spooky past. You can choose from two different Forbidden Vancouver Tours; the  Lost Souls of Gastown , or if you prefer the sordid history of booze and mobsters, the  Prohibition City  tour. There are special tour dates for Halloween and into November.

Disclosure: Thank you to Forbidden Vancouver Tours for hosting my walking tour. All opinions and views are my own.

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Haunted Vancouver: Most Haunted Places in Vancouver, BC

Ghostly Vancouver, BC

Chances are, you've already seen the spooky side of Vancouver as it often appears as a creepy city in sci-fi TV shows and films but in real life, the historic districts are home to some ghostly residents. From the "Lady in Red" who haunts the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver to multiple hauntings at Gastown's Old Spaghetti Factory, Vancouver has plenty of legendary ghosts. Use this guide to find out which local landmarks are haunted, plus Vancouver ghost guides, haunted Vancouver tours, and more.

There are also many Vancouver sites that aren't haunted but have played host to movie ghosts and monsters. See if you recognize any of these spooky sights!

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver - Downtown Vancouver

Any list of most haunted places in Vancouver has to include the historic Hotel Vancouver (now the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver), which first opened in 1939 and is allegedly home to the ghost of the "Lady in Red." The Lady in Red is always spotted on the 14th floor--she's been seen by both guests and staff--and sometimes stops elevators at the 14th floor (even when the button hasn't been pushed). She is thought of as a "good" ghost, so the hotel has embraced this apparition by naming a cocktail after her in their lounge. Whether you meet the Lady herself, or just enjoy a drink named after her, you're sure to enjoy some spirits in the hotel. 

The Old Spaghetti Factory - Gastown

Gastown's old-fashioned style lamps and cobbled streets make it feel like you're stepping back in time to another era. But one of the most haunted places in Vancouver is actually a super-family-friendly restaurant: The Old Spaghetti Factory in historic Gastown . Inside the restaurant, there is an old, 1904 trolley train, and the most famous ghost in residence is said to be that of a uniformed tram conductor, who staff report seeing seated at a table after-hours.

According to Ghosts of Vancouver (more on that website below), there are three more ghosts at the Old Spaghetti Factory, including a young boy and a "little red man." Look out for extra guests at your dinner table if you're eating there with your family or friends. 

Hycroft Manor - Shaughnessy

One of the most historic mansions in Vancouver, Hycroft Manor is, today, the home of the University Women's Club of Vancouver and site of several UWCV fundraisers, including the popular Christmas at Hycroft Christmas Market .

But it's also one of the most haunted places in Vancouver! From 1911 - 1942, Hycroft was the home of WW1 hero General Alexander Duncan McRae and his wife Blaunche McRae, who hosted elite parties there that included famous guests and royalty. While there have been up to seven different ghosts seen on Hycroft's grounds, the most famous are a man dressed in WW1 garb (presumed to be the General himself) and a well-dressed lady said to be Mrs. McRae. Other ghost-sightings include reports of a "Crying Man" whose sobs can be heard emanating from a downstairs room. 

Waterfront Station - Downtown Vancouver

Today it's alive with the bustle of busy commuters as the terminal point for the Canada Line, SkyTrain, West Coast Express and Seabus, but  Waterfront Station is also one of the most haunted places in Vancouver. Built in 1915, the station has seen a lot of people (and ghosts) pass through the halls. Security guards and after-hours workers have long reported strange happenings at Waterfront Station, including ghost sightings, unexplained accounts of moving furniture, and phantom footsteps.

Vancouver Ghost Resources & Haunted Tours

To explore more haunted places in Vancouver--or to tour haunted Vancouver with a knowledgeable (human) tour guide--use these fantastic "Haunted Vancouver" resources and tours to get a ghostly guide to Vancouver and beyond:

• Ghosts of Vancouver - Amazing, thorough online resource from Vancouver ghost expert Greg Mansfield.
• BC Ghosts and Hauntings Research Society - Features ghost reports and stories from all around B.C.
• Vancouver Haunted Trolley Tours - One of the Top 10 Vancouver Halloween Attractions, Vancouver Trolley Tours rolls out a special tour of Vancouver Haunts every October.
• Ghostly Vancouver Tours offers year-round ghost tours of Gastown and Downtown Vancouver .

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Morgue Ghost Tours

Back by popular demand!

Let the Vancouver Police Museum & Archives and Northern Paranormal Investigations take you on a chilling Ghost Tour through the museum. Each tour will share haunting stories of lives unfinished, coupled with findings from NPI's most recent paranormal investigation conducted right here on the museum property.

Storytellers will guide you through the building, including ‘behind the scenes’ areas not normally open to the public, telling tales of murders and disappearances in Vancouver's history.

Tickets $40

Museum members receive a $5 discount for this event - use code MEMBER23 at checkout. Please note that membership status will be verified upon arrival.

Tours will be 40 minutes in duration.

Last year, these tours sold out in record time, so hurry to save your spot now! Each tour time has a maximum of 16 spots and you must be 18 years of age to participate. To book, click on the tour time of your choice below.

* Please note: Tickets are NON-TRANSFERABLE – If you’re not able to attend, please let us know a minimum of 24 hours in advance of your tour time at [email protected] or call 604-665-3346.

We will refund your tickets and make them available to those on the waitlist.

Morgue Ghost Tours 2023

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Are you curious to hear tales of what haunts the buildings and streets of Downtown Vancouver? Interested in the strange and peculiar side of our local history? Then join us as we take an excursion through Clark County’s haunted history. Friday and Saturday evenings in September and October, guides from the Clark County Historical Museum (CCHM) will lead inquiring minds to the answers. Join them on walking tours along Main Street and beyond to uncover the unexplained in this historic city.

A mix of stories, memories, research, and personal experiences, these tours are a fascinating glimpse through the darker side of history. Many of our tales of history and terror are drawn from the book Darkness Next Door, penned by Clark County historian, Pat Jollota. Tours begin at 7:00 PM unless otherwise noted, and guides will lead up to 25 people for approximately a mile, while making frequent stops along the way. General admission tickets are $20.00 per person and CCHM Members are $15.00.

All are welcome on the tours, though they are best suited for those 10 years and older. All persons attending over the age of 6 will need a ticket. In addition, tours happen rain or shine, so CCHM encourages guests to bring a flashlight and dress for the weather. (Costumes appreciated)

For more information, please contact [email protected] or 360.993.5679 ext 102.

CCHM’s Haunted Walking Tours is an annual and popular series that supports the museum’s mission to gather, save, and share Clark County history.

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When: Fridays & Saturdays in September & October Time: 7:00 PM unless otherwise noted Where: Clark County Historical Museum 1511 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98660

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When: Fridays & Saturdays @ 8pm Sundays @ Noon Where: Ft. Vancouver Parade Grounds ( 1100 E Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661)

Looking for even more spooky stories? Join our friends at Spirit Tales of the Vancouver Barracks for a look at the darker side of Officers Row…

***Not a Clark County Historical Museum sponsored event.***

This walking tour takes place in Vancouver, Washington, at the historic Vancouver Barracks. Regularly scheduled tours run July through Halloween 2022, and by special appointment year round.    The Vancouver Barracks was founded in 1849, and members of the United States military served there until 2011.    In those years, thousands of service members, their families, civilians, and prisoners walked its grounds.    In over 150 years, they left their mark on the land and the buildings, leaving behind many memories.    Stories have grown up about the Vancouver Barracks, stories of loneliness, fear and tragedy, all part of the darker aspects of military life.    Whether you believe in ghosts or not, you will be interested in the stories of the Vancouver Barracks’ past inhabitants.

The Spirit Tales of the Vancouver Barracks tour was designed by local historian and author Jefferson Davis.    Jeff served at the Vancouver Barracks for many years, and has first-hand experience with both the spooky and ordinary history of the Vancouver Barracks.    Please join him and the other tour guides to learn more about the Vancouver Barracks’ shady past.

  The tour lasts between 1 1/2 to two hours and is about 1 1/2 of a mile long.    The tour starts at the west end of the Grant House Restaurant parking lot.  It follows a loop to the western half of the Vancouver Barracks, then back to the Grant House Restaurant.  Along the route, visitors will stop at   locations   such as the Parade Ground, and outside of several buildings like the O. O. Howard House, Post Hospital, and Ulysses S. Grant House, to learn the haunted history of the Barracks.

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Walk cobblestone streets and immerse yourself in the dramatic sagas of historic Victorian-era Gastown. Stories of deadly fire, smallpox, and murder emerge from the shadows in this unique performance theatre experience.

DAILY 7 PM | $33

THE HIDDEN HISTORY & SWEET TREATS TOUR

Explore Vancouver’s most famous heritage buildings and hear their tales of jealousy, fortune, corruption and irresistible glamour. Enjoy gourmet treats at award winning chocolatiers and bakeries, and experience a private viewing inside the Marine Building.

SAT & SUN 11 AM + VICTORIA DAY | $69

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Celebrate love with a raucous chronicle of Vancouver’s LGBTQ2+ community on a stroll through the vibrant and historic Davie Village. Discover the unsung queer heroes who who forever changed the social fabric of our city.

SUNDAY 10 AM | $33

Explore the breathtaking beauty and intriguing tales of Stanley Park. Beyond the lush forests and beautiful beaches, lies a story of forced evictions, hidden treasures, and the eerie legend of Deadman’s Island.

SAT 4 PM | $33

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Which walking tour should i take.

Our most popular experience is the Lost Souls of Gastown Tour, for its originality and drama. Think of it like a one-person roaming play, led by a professional actor through the streets, history, and legends of Victorian-era Gastown.

Beyond that, explore our tour pages and see what appeals to you! Every tour covers a different theme and is led by an incredible storyteller who will both entertain and enlighten you. Take one of our walking tours and we promise you’ll never see Vancouver the same way again!

Do I have to book in advance?

Yes, you’ll need to book online to reserve your spot. You can book your tour right here on our website. Please don’t turn up hoping to pay cash! To ensure the best experience for everyone in the group, we have a strict upper limit on our tour group size, and we hate to turn people away.

Can I buy my ticket cheaper on another site?

We guarantee our website has the lowest prices for our walking tours. Beware reseller sites that display their prices in $USD to appear cheaper than they really are.

How long are the tours?

Our walking tours vary in length from 90 minutes to 2.5 hours, depending on the walking tour. Please allow up to an extra 15 mins in time to allow for unforeseen delays, questions, or conversations on the tour!

Check the FAQs on each page for specific tour lengths.

What do I need to bring?

On a warm day you may want to bring a sun hat, sunglasses, and a bottle of water. For the cooler months we recommend a rain jacket and sturdy footwear.

We recommend wearing footwear you’ll be comfortable in for a couple hours.

Does my guide accept gratuities?

Absolutely! Our guides accept cash or cards (via a portable Square device). If you enjoyed your guide’s performance then a tip is greatly appreciated.

How do I leave a review or provide feedback on my experience?

5 star reviews mean a lot to our small company! We’d love you to leave us a review on google.

If you had anything but a 5 star experience, we’d like to hear from you and make it right. Please email us at [email protected] .

What if I need to cancel my tour?

We have a flexible cancellation policy! You can request a date exchange or full refund on your ticket purchase for any of our walking tours, provided you give at least 24 hours notice prior to your scheduled tour departure time.

If your scheduled tour start time is less than 24 hours away, you can request a date exchange or a credit that can be applied to any of our experiences.

To request a date exchange or refund email us at [email protected] .

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