Top Ontario Walking Tours - page 6

Join our crew of storytelling guides as we take you on a 90-minute escapade through the hidden side of Ottawa. No boring history here! We’re all about the bizarre and unexpected side of the city we love. Ever heard of mutant squirrels or surprise racoons causing havoc? Maple syrup heists that would make Robin Hood blush? Secret society messages encoded in some of our most well-known places? We’ve got all that and more! Guffaw and gasp through the city’s streets as our fun and engaging tour guides spill the beans on those little-known stories and secrets that define Ottawa’s hidden personality. Grab your pals, your family, or even that weird cousin you don’t quite know how to handle – everyone’s welcome! “Hidden Ottawa” is a fun and engaging good-natured adventure, perfect for first-time visitors and locals alike. You won’t find this side of the city in any guidebook! Tickets are vanishing now like a squirrel with a stolen bottle of maple syrup!

For some, cemeteries evoke feelings of fear and dread. For others, they are beautiful spaces filled with memories and reflection. For us, they are places with countless stories waiting to be told. We are proud to partner with Beechwood Cemetery National Historic Site for a one-of-a-kind evening filled with storytelling and chills. We will share the darker history of the cemetery’s early days and the ghost stories connected to some who rest there – including strange reports from staff that continue to this day. The experience will be mostly outdoors as we walk amongst the crypts, headstones and other markers. Our final stop of the evening will give us the rare opportunity to venture inside the Mausoleum after sunset for one last spine-tingling tale.

Join us as we explore the supernatural side of Toronto’s historic and haunted pioneer village Featuring some of the oldest buildings in the city it is the perfect creepy backdrop for a night of spine-tingling ghost stories. Many of these have occurred to previous village guests and Haunted Walk tour guides. It is easily one of the most active sites we tour and is a must-do for paranormal enthusiasts. Not recommended for children or easily frightened adults!

Maximize your limited time in Toronto—and learn more than you could alone—on this tour that hits all must-see spots. Meet your guide and small group at a central location, then stroll to see landmarks such as Nathan Philips Square, the Old and New City Hall, Berczy Park, and more. Along the way, learn about Toronto's unique history and culture from your guide, asking plenty of questions.

Raise a glass on this lively small-group Toronto distillery tour and uncover Canada's rebellious prohibition history. Hear fascinating stories from your local guide, explore distinctive Victorian-era industrial buildings, and finish with a guided tasting flight of three drinks. This shorter tour at under two hours is ideal for history, culture, and spirit lovers curious about the era of alcohol bans.

Looking for things to do in Ottawa? Our Ottawa Embassies scavenger hunt is a 3-hour self-guided walking tour with challenges around the diplomatic neighborhood. Learn about Ottawa’s international importance, and discover some of its attractions. Indeed, you will solve challenges to discover your next destinations. Walk from Strathcona Park to MacDonald Gardens Park to Laurier House, passing by numerous embassies, the Rideau River, and some monuments. Have fun solving the varied challenges. The Ottawa Embassies Tourist Scavenger Hunt is a 3.4 km / 2.1 mi walking tour with challenges along the way. It should take you 2 hours to complete. - A fun learning experience - See the sights! 32 locations - Learn some local history - Challenge your knowledge - Fun for all ages, kids included - Walk at your own pace - Pets are not allowed in all locations on this tour. - Wheelchair and stroller accessible throughout. - Start whenever you are ready, from your smartphone – no fixed schedule

Join us on an unforgettable journey into the heart of Ottawa’s supernatural past as we explore the Bytown Museum. Prepare to be captivated by chilling tales of ghostly encounters shared by museum staff, visitors, and even our Haunted Walk tour guides! As we make our way to the museum, we’ll immerse you in the region’s oldest and most famous ghost stories, including iconic tales such as those surrounding the Rideau Canal, Parliament Hill, and the murder of D’Arcy McGee. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore one of Ottawa’s haunted landmarks with The Haunted Walk!

Search for spooks on a guided tour of Fort Henry. Explore this 19th-century fortress filled with spectral secrets, and learn about its tragic past from your guide. Filled with the mysteries the brochure doesn’t tell you, learn why this fort is called one of Canada's most haunted locations.

Get ready for an epic culinary journey with our Poutine and Craft Beer Tour! Led by dynamic local guides Trevor or Spencer, this 2-hour walking tour explores Ottawa’s vibrant Centretown. Taste unique twists on Canada’s iconic poutine at two (2) handpicked restaurants - from the humble diner, with milkshakes and savoury gravy, to a poutine specialty restaurant! Your ticket includes two (2) gourmet poutine tastings, a milkshake, and a lively guided walk filled with insider stories and local tips. While we accommodate dietary restrictions, we cannot cater to vegans. Explore Ottawa’s food and drink scene on Elgin and Bank Streets. Book now for a delicious and unforgettable experience!

Embark on an unforgettable hiking adventure with a NY licensed guide. Experience one of the most stunning natural attractions in Niagara Falls. Your tour begins at Devil’s Hole State Park, where you’ll descend a 400-step stone staircase into the Niagara River Gorge. From there, the trail follows the roaring Niagara River, taking you past Devil’s Hole and along the scenic gorge walls to the famous Whirlpool Flats and the powerful Whirlpool Rapids — some of the most impressive Class VI rapids in North America. After exploring the river’s edge, the hike continues back up to the gorge rim overlook with breathtaking views of the Niagara Whirlpool, a must see natural wonder. Along the way, join the fun interactive scavenger hunt designed to emphasize the gorge’s unique geology, wildlife and history. This hands-on experience is perfect for families, nature lovers, and adventurous travelers seeking an exciting outdoor activity that will be a highlight of your visit to Niagara Falls, NY.

What makes Zombie Scavengers unique is its sophisticated use of technology to create a flexible, competitive experience. It's an entirely self-guided, app-driven mission where your goal is to survive a virtual apocalypse by strategically finding survival items in your city. The hunt is dynamic, offering a variety of tasks, from photo-taking evidence of supplies to answering zombie trivia, all while earning points. Your team benefits from on-demand virtual support from a remote host, and the national score-tracking adds an exhilarating, competitive layer, pushing you to outwit other "colonies" across the country!

I'm a Torontonian that's passionate about helping people explore the many wonderful places that it has to offer. The Toronto Landmarks tour will show you some of the most popular buildings/attractions in the downtown core. We will start our tour at Union Station and finish at St Lawrence Market. I promote a positive, welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for all of my tours. If you enjoy tours packed with historical information/facts, this is NOT the tour for you. If you want to see cool things, explore interesting pockets of the city, and find out about the city's many great coffee spots/bars/resto's/patios/craft beer spots, this is the tour for you. :) *Important notes* 1) This tour consists of a lot of walking (4-5 KM's). If you tire easily, walk slowly or cannot walk for extended periods of time, please look at other tour providers. 2) Pics taken could be used on social media. 3) *Tours of 1-3 ppl may be combined with other tour groups during busy travel seasons.*

Toronto has been my home for 25 years and I love showing people around my city. This tour focuses on a few of my fav areas in 'The Six'. We'll start in one area and finish in Kensington Market. I usually time things so we can have a post-tour beer or coffee. Do you enjoy tours packed with historical information and facts about every building that you pass? This tour is NOT for you. Do you want to see cool things, explore interesting pockets of the city, check out colourful street art and find out about our city's many great coffee shops, bars, resto's, patios, craft beer spots? This is the perfect tour for you! *Important notes* 1) 4+ KM's of walking. If you tire easily, walk slowly or cannot walk for extended periods of time, please look at other tour providers. 2) Pics taken could be used on social media. 3) *Tours of 1-3 ppl may be combined with other tour groups during busy travel seasons.*

For 400 years of recorded history, the Ottawa Valley has been home to heroes and villains, triumphs and tragedies, lives and deaths notable for how they've affected the land. And that land and those buildings still bear the trace of the past, and sometimes, the past doesn't stay in the past. From spectres on the river, to the ghost that talked, to unexplained phenomena and indigenous folklore - there's something unearthly in this historic and beautiful community. This tour includes your transportation from Ottawa & Gatineau, a guided haunted tour of 4 historical villages with multiple stops along the route 148 in the Outaouais region of Quebec with a local storyteller, as well as some delicious apple pie and warm apple cider at the Coronation Hall Cider Mills in Bristol! Plus, this tour comes with unlimited free snacks in our minibus.

Experience the magic of winter on this enchanting walking tour of Niagara Falls, Canada. Meet your friendly guide at the Niagara SkyWheel before stopping at a true Canadian favorite, Tim Hortons, to enjoy a warm beverage of your choice—hot chocolate, tea, or coffee. As you stroll along the scenic Niagara Parkway, your guide will share fascinating stories about the city’s rich history and winter traditions. Continue to Dufferin Islands, a beautiful natural area that transforms each winter into a dazzling wonderland of lights, sculptures, and holiday displays. Your tour concludes at Table Rock, where you’ll admire the Falls illuminated in brilliant colors. To complete your experience, receive a ticket to Niagara Takes Flight, a thrilling 4D ride that lets you soar above the Falls and experience its beauty from an entirely new perspective.

Sault Saint Marie’s history has always revolved around the rapids, and this tour invites visitors to experience this rich history firsthand. Visitors will be taken through the history of industry, life, and labour in this city, and will travel back in time by studying old photographs and paintings. Visitors can take the tour at their own pace on this self-guided walking tour.

Turn your Toronto visit into lasting memories with a private photoshoot at the city’s most iconic spots. Enjoy a personalized experience, expert guidance on poses and lighting, and receive stunning high-resolution photos—perfect for social media or cherished keepsakes. A unique way to explore the city while capturing your best moments.

Enjoy a role-playing scavenger hunt experience that encourages people to step outside, solve the murder mystery and build connections with long-lasting memories. The Murder Mystery in Ottawa is an interactive game/activity where you are guided by the Questo mobile app through a set of locations in Ottawa, while stepping in the shoes of the story's main character. At each location, you will follow directions and solve very fun puzzles, riddles, and cryptic codes that will unfold the story and guide you to the next location. Designed to be enjoyed on foot, this experience is ideal for exploring the city on a romantic date, a family outing, or as a team-building activity. During the activity, you will also visit popular and hidden places in Ottawa while learning fun stories about them. This is a storytelling experience just as much as it is a role-playing scavenger hunt.

Your experience begins as you meet your friendly local guide at 1 Elgin St in downtown Ottawa, just steps from the city’s most iconic landmarks. From here, you’ll set off on a guided walking tour through the heart of Canada’s capital. Make your way toward the vibrant ByWard Market, one of the country’s oldest and most lively public markets. Along the route, you’ll pass the impressive Royal Canadian Mint and the stunning Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica, offering a perfect blend of history, architecture, and culture. Continue on toward the Centennial Flame, walking past the elegant Fairmont Château Laurier along the way. This iconic flame-shaped fountain, commemorating Canada’s Confederation, is a meaningful highlight of your journey. Your tour concludes at the renowned National Gallery of Canada, where you’ll be greeted by the striking Maman sculpture—an unforgettable and artistic finale to your Ottawa experience.

Why choose between a food tour and a sightseeing tour when you can have both? Explore downtown Toronto, seeing landmarks like City Hall and Union Station in between tasting the diverse array of cuisines the city has to offer. Toronto is a hub for international food, and you’ll sample bites from Canadian favorites and hole-in-the-wall spots that only locals know about.

Travelers looking for a private, self-guided tour with a difference will enjoy this app-powered trivia game along Toronto’s waterfront. Download the app to your smartphone and follow the GPS map, listening to audio clips and answering trivia questions along the way. You’ll see many of Toronto’s landmarks, learn more about them, and get some exercise at the same time.

Visit Ontario’s northern-most brewery and enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour. Offering visitors the chance to sample beer from the tanks and ring the bell of the old Kenora fire hall, this private tour of Lake of the Woods Brewing Company is a fun way to learn more about the history of craft beer in Kenora. You’ll also discover how they make beer with just four ingredients: water, malt, yeast, and hops.

Try this self-guided audio tour to explore the coolest street in Canada. Starting by the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, let the tour take you to enjoy the atmosphere in the fashion district and discover cannabis stores, music venues, contemporary art and a graffiti alley while you watch out for white squirrels.

Discover Ottawa on a fully customizable private tour, tailored to your interests and pace. Explore iconic landmarks like Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal, and ByWard Market, or uncover hidden gems and cultural spots that most visitors never see. Your knowledgeable guide will share fascinating stories about the city’s history, politics, and vibrant culture, while helping you create an experience that’s truly your own. Choose optional stops at museums, scenic viewpoints, local food spots, or shopping destinations. Perfect for couples, families, or small groups seeking a personalized and unforgettable Ottawa adventure – reserve your private tour today.