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Ghostly Walks are walking tours conducted every night from May 1 to October 31 and on weekends through the rest of the year. The tours have been developed by John Adams, one of Victoria's foremost historians and storytellers, who has been leading ghost tours through the alleys and haunted places of Victoria since 1970. He has appeared on the TV series Ghosts and Ghoulies and on OLN's Creepy Canada

. The tours are conducted by John and his team of expert guides. Ghostly Walks are guaranteed to be spell-binding, entertaining, memorable, and most of all ... spine-tingling! Adults: $14, Seniors $12, Students: $12, Children (6-12): $8,
Family Special (for up to 2 adults and their children under 16): $35. Prices include HST

Any private tours or large group bookings can be arranged via telephone or email. Come and discover the dark past, and haunted present of Victoria B.C...
If you dare!

23/07/2024

Have you enjoyed one of our spine-tingling tours? Be sure to leave a review either here on our page, Google, TripAdvisor, or a mysterious fourth website of your choice! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Draw back the curtains to the other side 👻 Our occur nightly, with plenty of tour options to choose from. Book now thr...
15/07/2024

Draw back the curtains to the other side 👻 Our occur nightly, with plenty of tour options to choose from. Book now through our website: https://discoverthepast.com/

Stay spellbound by our expert storytellers on one of four available routes. Join us any day of the week for a !
08/07/2024

Stay spellbound by our expert storytellers on one of four available routes. Join us any day of the week for a !

29/06/2024

What have you got planned for the long weekend? Camping? Swimming? A well-deserved staycation? Consider making us a part of your plans and see a completely new side of Victoria through one of our tours! Book your spot here: https://discoverthepast.com/

Image: i-13244 courtesy of the BC Archives.

Warm summer nights call for chilling tales...
28/06/2024

Warm summer nights call for chilling tales...

Another killer shot of guide Emily rounding out a tour in our Bastion Square lair from Doug Friesen!
26/06/2024

Another killer shot of guide Emily rounding out a tour in our Bastion Square lair from Doug Friesen!

16/06/2024

The weather sure warmed up over the weekend! What are your summer plans? Perhaps a game of tug-of-war, like this one that happened in Sooke in 1912!

Image courtesy of the BC Archives: D-08051

This pub is named after a famous writer who worked in this building when it was a bank. His spirit is said to haunt its ...
12/06/2024

This pub is named after a famous writer who worked in this building when it was a bank. His spirit is said to haunt its halls. Do you know his story? Join one of our Ghostly Walks to hear his bone-chilling tale.

Don't forget to check out our history tours!
06/06/2024

Don't forget to check out our history tours!

Today is the 80th anniversary of D-Day. On June 6th, 1944, forces from Canada and other Allied nations stormed the beaches of Normandy during an operation code-named: "Overlord." At the time, the operation was considered the largest naval, air, and land military operation in history.

Image credit: John Alfred Hampton, Wikimedia Commons.

Our guides are master storytellers who can spin a bone-chilling tale for you any day of the week.
03/06/2024

Our guides are master storytellers who can spin a bone-chilling tale for you any day of the week.

30/05/2024

Feeling quite like this sketch by Emily Carr after the rains of the last week or so. Friendly reminder that we do our tours in showers or shine!

Image courtesy of the BC Archives: Item PDP05986 - Girl under umbrella.

Yesterday was the anniversary of the Point Ellice Bridge Disaster that occurred in 1896. The tragedy occurred when a str...
27/05/2024

Yesterday was the anniversary of the Point Ellice Bridge Disaster that occurred in 1896. The tragedy occurred when a streetcar overburdened with people plunged through the planks of the Point Ellice bridge. Today, swaying globes of light are sometimes seen beneath the Bay Street bridge, an echo of families searching for their lost loved ones.

Item: G-04531 - Aftermath of Point Ellice Bridge, courtesy of the BC Archives.

Rogers Chocolates: a beautiful chocolate shop with vintage wooden cabinets and a few tenants who refuse to leave.
21/05/2024

Rogers Chocolates: a beautiful chocolate shop with vintage wooden cabinets and a few tenants who refuse to leave.

The Douglas family home once stood where the Royal BC Museum is located today. With multiple generations living (and dyi...
15/05/2024

The Douglas family home once stood where the Royal BC Museum is located today. With multiple generations living (and dying) in such close quarters, it's no surprise that paranormal occurences are frequent in this neighbourhood.

Image courtesy of the BC Archives: G-03584

15/05/2024

Did you see the aurora borealis on Friday night? What a treat! However, the beautiful solar storm can make a mess of things down here on earth, especially when it comes to communications. This Daily Colonist newspaper clipping tells us that the aurora borealis that occurred in October, 1919 caused several issues in Canada and the United States; not to mention a complete blackout of all radio and cable contact in Europe!

Fright night, every day of the week ☠️
13/05/2024

Fright night, every day of the week ☠️

13/05/2024

May 5. Chinese Cemetery

This tour coincides with the beginning of Asian Heritage Month in Canada. For two decades, former city councillor Charlayne Thornton-Joe has provided the fascinating history of this national historic site and recounted the lives of many who are buried here, including her own grandfather. She will also feature the recently refurbished heritage interpretation panels that she arranged to have installed.

The tour begins at 2pm. Meet at the Chinese Cemetery, at the foot of Crescent Road below King George Terrace. Cost is $2 for OCS members or $5 for non-members. Cash only please.

DONT FORGET! We have three alternative routes open! Join us tonight, Saturday, and Sunday for new stories and scares 👻 B...
10/05/2024

DONT FORGET! We have three alternative routes open! Join us tonight, Saturday, and Sunday for new stories and scares 👻
Book your spot through our website:
https://discoverthepast.com/ghostly-walks/

Ghostly Walk guides on the move 🏃‍♀️
09/05/2024

Ghostly Walk guides on the move 🏃‍♀️

Last night, we had our first James Bay of the year! If you missed it, don't worry: you can join us every Sunday throug...
06/05/2024

Last night, we had our first James Bay of the year! If you missed it, don't worry: you can join us every Sunday through the summer on this alternative route ☀️

This weekend, our alternative routes are officially OPEN! If you've been on our Bastion Square tour and are itching fo...
03/05/2024

This weekend, our alternative routes are officially OPEN! If you've been on our Bastion Square tour and are itching for more stories of haunted Victoria, these are what you're looking for. There are only a handful of spots left, so be sure to sign up in advance through our website!
https://discoverthepast.com/ghostly-walks/

This week, our alternative routes are officially open! This building is the star of route #2: St. Ann’s Academy, a hodg...
02/05/2024

This week, our alternative routes are officially open! This building is the star of route #2: St. Ann’s Academy, a hodgepodge of historic structures, each with their share of paranormal occurances.
Sign up for this route through our website!

Image courtesy of the BC Archives: F-09981

02/05/2024

Chinatown through the ages: while many things change, some stay the same. This photograph from the BC Archives was taken in 1985 (as evidenced by the wood paneled station wagon).

Image from the BC Archives: I-04767

NEXT WEEK!! The news you've all been waiting for! We will be opening THREE alternative routes, which means three times t...
23/04/2024

NEXT WEEK!! The news you've all been waiting for! We will be opening THREE alternative routes, which means three times the stories! Join us for route #2 through the grounds of St. Ann's Academy, or route #3 where we take you past the spot of the mysterious Parrot House, or route #4 that journeys into James Bay to a haunted pub. Book your spot here! 👻 https://discoverthepast.com/ghostly-walks/

The Rogers moved their business into this iconic spot on Government Street in 1903. Numerous first-hand accounts suggest...
22/04/2024

The Rogers moved their business into this iconic spot on Government Street in 1903. Numerous first-hand accounts suggest that Charles and Leah Rogers are still present, continuing to look after their beloved chocolate shop from beyond the veil.

The story of Theatre Alley is one we only pull out for private tours and our special Halloween Ghostly Walk. It's a gris...
20/04/2024

The story of Theatre Alley is one we only pull out for private tours and our special Halloween Ghostly Walk. It's a grisly, murderous tale. We have received numerous accounts from individuals who have experienced an unsettling chill as they walk through this alley...

Courtesy of the BC Archives: Item H-05617

A willing audience, hanging on every terrifying word... have you been to our Bastion Square lair? It has its share of gh...
15/04/2024

A willing audience, hanging on every terrifying word... have you been to our Bastion Square lair? It has its share of ghostly stories.

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Ghostly Walks are walking tours conducted every night from May 1 to October 31 and on weekends through the rest of the year. Ghost tours for booked groups may be arranged at any time. The tours have been developed by John Adams, one of Victoria's foremost historians and storytellers, who has been leading ghost tours through the alleys and haunted places of Victoria since 1970. He has appeared on the TV series Ghosts and Ghoulies and on OLN's Creepy Canada. The tours are conducted by John and his team of expert guides. Ghostly Walks are guaranteed to be spell-binding, entertaining, memorable, and most of all ... spine-tingling! Adults: $20, Seniors $15, Students: $15, Children (6-12): $10, Family Special (for up to 2 adults and their children under 16): $50. Prices include HST Any private tours or large group bookings can be arranged via telephone or email. Come and discover the dark past, and haunted present of Victoria B.C... If you dare!