Discover The Past: Ghostly Walks

Ghost tours throughout the year in Victoria, B.C. Canada

Why is Victoria the most haunted place in British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest? Over 5,000 years of native history and a lively parade of events and characters since Fort Victoria was founded in 1843 are good reasons to start with. Bastion Square, Old Town, Chinatown, St. Ann's Academy and the historic waterfront have more hauntings than any other parts of the city. Join John Adams and his team of professional guides on Victoria's famous ghost tours that explore the narrow alleys, historic courtyards and other spooky places where the echoes of hangings, murders and colourful events can still be heard and where ghosts can make their presence known at any time of the day or night.

This spirit photograph was taken by a participant
on a Ghostly Walks tour in
July 2004 in Helmcken Alley.

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!

From May 1 to October 31 Ghostly Walks follow six totally different routes. During the winter, the tours follow route 1 (Bastion Square and Old Town). All start from the Visitor Info Centre and last 90 minutes.
Click here for a detailed description of each route.
The general schedule for 2008 is below.

JUNE 20 to SEPTEMBER 16 2008

From June 20 to September 13 Ghostly Walks are scheduled every night at 7:30 and 9:30 pm. Start at the Visitor Info Centre.

SEPTEMBER 17 to OCTOBER 23 2008

From September 19 to October 19 Ghostly Walks are scheduled every night at 7:30 pm, plus on Friday Saturday night at 7:30 and 9:30 pm. Start at the Visitor Info Centre.

OCTOBER 24 to NOVEMBER 1 2008

During the Halloween season tours are ofered at 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 and 9:30 pm (plus private bookings for groups). These tours start in the lobby of the Bedford Regency Hotel, 1140 Government St.

NOVEMBER and DECEMBER 2008

During November and December Ghostly Walks are scheduled every Saturday night at 7:30 pm. Plus on December 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31 at 7:30 pm. Start at the Visitor Info Centre.

JANUARY and FEBRUARY 2009

During January and February 2009Ghostly Walks are scheduled every Saturday night at 7:30 pm. Start at the Visitor Info Centre.

MARCH and APRIL 2009

During March and April Ghostly Walks are scheduled every Friday and Saturday night at 7:30 pm. (including Easter weekend). Start at the Visitor Info Centre.

Adults: $12, Seniors $10, Students: $10, Children (6-12): $8,
Family Special (for up to 2 adults and their children under 16): $30.
Prices include GST.

GROUP BOOKINGS AT ANY TIME

Ghostly Walks are an ideal activity for conventions, tour groups, schools and clubs who want to experience Victoria in a new and exciting way. Tours can be customized to suit your specific requirements. Call to discuss or make a ghost tour booking.

The highest incidence of paranormal encounters on Ghostly Walks take place in Helmcken Alley (left).
Do you see the shadowy figure standing in the upper right portion of the image? Troy Hunter, the photographer, didn't when he took the picture on a night in August 2001.

READ ABOUT GHOSTS IN VICTORIA, BC

Ghosts and Legends of Bastion Square by John Adams is based on his popular ghost tours through the most haunted part of Victoria, BC, Canada.

Published by Discover the Past

ISBN 0-9731241-0-5

$13.95 paperback
plus 6% GST

$5.00 extra to ship in Canada
$8.00 extra to ship to USA

A digital photograph taken on May 25, 2006 in Helmcken Alley.
How many faces can you see?

Reservations are not required for regularly scheduled Ghostly Walks,
but if you want to book a aprivate tour or make an inquiry, please contact John Adams at:
tel: (250) 384-6698; fax: (250) 384-2833
discoverthepast@telus.net