Haunted Mountain Ghost Walking Tour
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, Montreal
A spooky, lantern-lit Ghost Walk up the slopes of Mount Royal, guided by a professional actor and storyteller
Haunted Mountain Ghost Walk in Montreal
The Haunted Mountain Ghost Walk is a theatrical, lantern-lit tour on Mount Royal’s slopes, suited for those interested in history and paranormal stories.
Highlights
- Theatrical tour led by a professional actor and storyteller
- Visits to haunted hospitals, abandoned castles, and active cemeteries
- The legend of Simon McTavish, the tobogganing ghost
Description
The tour starts in Montreal’s Plateau neighborhood and explores haunted sites on Mount Royal where ghost sightings have been reported. Guests hear ghost stories, local mysteries, and legends including haunted hospitals, abandoned castles, and paranormal events.
Key stories include the legend of the cross, the ghost of l’Esplanade Street, victims of brainwashing experiments at the Alan Memorial Institute, and the haunted funicular tragedy involving Jack McLean.
Visitors also see Simon McTavish’s disturbed tomb. His ghost is said to appear speeding down the mountain slopes in a coffin-shaped toboggan.
This 90-minute walk begins at Place Fletcher’s Field in Jeanne-Mance Park and ends at the intersection of Peel Street and Pine Avenue.
Practical Information
- Wear sturdy walking shoes
- Bring a flashlight and a camera
- Be ready to depart 10 minutes before the tour start time
Directions to Place Fletcher’s Field:
- From Mount Royal Metro: Walk west on Mount Royal Avenue to St. Laurent Boulevard, turn left, walk south to Rachel Street, turn right, and continue to Jeanne-Mance Park entrance. Proceed to Place Fletcher’s Field up the stairs from the public bathroom.
- From Place des Arts Metro: Take the 80 bus north on Park Avenue, get off near Sir-George-Étienne-Cartier statue. Place Fletcher’s Field is above the public bathrooms.
Booking Information
Tours may be canceled if fewer than five tickets are sold by 6pm the day before. Full refunds are issued for canceled tours.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book in advance during warmer months for best availability.
