Winnipeg's Most Haunted Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
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Explore Winnipeg's darker side on a flexible 5 km GPS-guided walking tour. As you move through downtown, your phone automatically plays ghost stories, local legends and history connected to haunted hotels, theatres, civic buildings and former jail sites. Highlights include THE FORT GARRY HOTEL, DALNAVERT MUSEUM, MANITOBA LEGISLATIVE BUILDING, VAUGHAN STREET JAIL, CANADA LIFE CENTRE, THE MARLBOROUGH HOTEL, BURTON CUMMINGS THEATRE and PANTAGES PLAYHOUSE. Start whenever you like, pause for photos or breaks and finish at your own pace. A live map guides the route and optional trivia adds to the fun. Download before you arrive; no mobile data or signal is needed during the tour.
Your experience
Stop 1
THE FORKS. Begin your 5 km self-guided ghost walk here, then follow the live GPS map to Winnipeg's haunted hotels, theatres, civic landmarks and former jail sites.
Stop 2
ST. ANDREW'S ON THE RED. Discover one of Western Canada's oldest stone churches and the eerie legend surrounding it.
Stop 3
SECRET TUNNEL. Uncover stories and rumours of a mysterious underground passage hidden beneath Winnipeg.
Stop 4
THE FORT GARRY HOTEL. Stand outside Winnipeg's most famous haunted hotel and hear the chilling story of its legendary Room 202.
Stop 5
THE DEMON HOTEL. Discover the terrifying reputation of the former building once associated with this site.
Stop 6
DALNAVERT MUSEUM. View Sir Hugh John Macdonald's Victorian home and hear why some believe former residents never left.
Stop 7
MANITOBA LEGISLATIVE BUILDING. Admire the grand Beaux-Arts landmark while uncovering its supernatural legends and mysterious symbols.
Stop 8
VAUGHAN STREET JAIL. See the imposing former jail and hear tales of notorious prisoners whose spirits may still linger.
Stop 9
HAMILTON HOUSE. Hear how Sir Arthur Conan Doyle pursued spiritualist research at this historic Winnipeg home.
Stop 10
ST. NORBERT MONASTERY. Discover the haunting legends tied to the preserved ruins of this former Trappist monastery south of Winnipeg.
Stop 11
CANADA LIFE CENTRE. Pass Winnipeg's major downtown arena, where stories blend sports spectators with reported spectres.
Stop 12
MASONIC TEMPLE. View the exterior of this long-vacant 1895 landmark and hear legends of mischievous spirits within.
What’s included
- No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
- Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
- Live GPS map shows route & your location
- Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours.
- Trivia questions at each stop (optional)
Not included
- Attraction tickets
- Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too)
- Smartphone or tablet
- THE MARLBOROUGH HOTEL: closed; exterior viewing only while redevelopment is planned.
- PANTAGES PLAYHOUSE: under restoration; exterior access and views may change.
- Parking fees
- In-person tour guide
Meeting and pickup
Tour starts in the middle of The Forks National Historic Site, a cultural meeting place where the Red and Assiniboine Rivers meet.
Before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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