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The Haunting of Vancouver Film Tour: Ghosts, History, and Hollywood
This Halloween season, step into the shadows of Vancouver’s history on a spooky 2.5-hour night walking tour. It’s a good fit for fans of ghost stories, architecture, film, and history, taking you through the city’s most haunted and historic locations while exploring their roles in iconic horror and thriller productions. Led by a local actor, you’ll hear chilling ghost stories and real-life tales of scandal and murder tied to these landmarks, then watch clips on a tablet while standing where the scenes were filmed. The tour is popular at Halloween but runs at other times of year too.
- When: Select dates through the Halloween season | 7:00 PM start, about 2.5 hours
- Where: Meet at the Vancouver Art Gallery, West Georgia Street side, in the plaza under the white beam covering. The tour ends near Waterfront Station.
- Cost: From about $40 per person
- Hosted by: Storyboard Experiences
- Website: The Haunting of Vancouver Film Tour
Stops on the Tour
Vancouver Art Gallery
A hauntingly beautiful backdrop, viewed from the outside.
Granville Street
Home to Vancouver’s oldest cinemas, seen from the outside.
Gastown
Stroll its eerie cobblestone streets and see the famous Steam Clock.
Blood Alley
A chilling spot steeped in scandal and ghostly tales.
Waterfront Station
A hub of activity, past and paranormal.
What to Expect
Ghost Stories and True Tales
A local actor guide shares chilling ghost stories along with real-life stories of scandal and murder connected to each location.
Horror and Thriller Film Clips
See how these settings come to life on screen through clips shown on a tablet at the spots where the scenes were filmed, a fun look at Vancouver as Hollywood North.
History and Architecture
Beyond the scares, you’ll pick up historical facts and details about the buildings and neighbourhoods along the route.
What Visitors Say
Guests have called the tour a mix of scary stories and history that shows Vancouver from a unique angle. One visitor said they were amazed at how much is filmed in Vancouver and would highly recommend it.
Know Before You Go
- Arrive about 5 minutes early for the 7:00 PM start. Look for the guide with the orange umbrella.
- The tour runs rain or shine, and you won’t enter any buildings
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Some film clips show violence and are rated PG-13
- Late arrivals and no-shows are not eligible for a refund
