CANADA
The Canadian classics.
The 15 most popular walking tours, with what each one actually includes, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Walk Old Québec’s Upper and Lower Town with a small-group guide, from Champlain and Château views to Petit-Champlain.
“Christian was our guide and was friendly and knowledgeable. He clearly loves his community and is happy to share that with you.”
Old Quebec on foot with a live guide. City Hall to Place Royale and Fortifications, plus Dufferin Terrace views and local tips.
“Paul was an excellent tour guide. He was knowledgeable and very enthusiastic to share the story of Quebec.”
2-hour Old Montréal walking tour with a certified local guide, Notre-Dame Basilica and Bonsecours Market photo stops, small group, English, $26.34.
“Very informative tour, incl for background info for sights seen and for follow-up places to visit. Guide was very approachable for answering questions about sights and about practical tips for visiting Montreal.”
MTL Detours’ 2-hour Old Montreal small-group walk: key landmarks, cobblestones, local food tips, and winter-ready comfort for max 10.
“Louise was so energetic and informative! If you want to learn about Old Montreal you need to take this walking tour with her! Have a coffee before hand at the cute little cafe where you meet! PS They have the best maple syrup candies!”
Walk Vancouver’s Gastown with a guide, eat standout bites at local spots, and connect it all to the area’s Wild West past.
“Great tour! Food was very good. Excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable and informative. Definitely knew the history and food.”
Small-group Old Quebec walking tour with funicular tickets included, linking Upper and Lower Town, plus views of the St. Lawrence.
“This tour is a great introduction to the city. My guide was very knowledgeable and had the best recommendations. A great way to get acclimated to the city. I think this is a must on your first day in the city.”
Lost Souls of Gastown is a 1 hr 45 min gothic storytelling walk through Vancouver’s rough past, with stops at the Steam Clock and more.
“George (aka Stuart) told the tale of Gastown through discovery, fire, epidemic, and boomtown in the 1800s. He provided information on the history of these events in an entertaining and engaging narrative. Also enjoyed seeing the photographs of the town before and after the fire and the people who lived during that time. Very enjoyable…”
A spooky 90-minute animated walking tour through Old Quebec, led by a crime-comedy ghost from New France. English or French, $20.
“Tour was great Angie was an amazing guide informative and entertaining. We had all ages in our group and she made it interesting for everyone.”
A 2-hour guided walk through Old Montréal with French-inspired stories, architecture stops, and practical tips—small-group pace, $25 value.
“Tomas was a wonderful, informative guide! Ad very funny!”
A 1-hour after-dark ghost walking tour in Victoria, BC with live local storytelling, historic stops, and a chill factor, for about $17.31.
“Eh. I will never take another ghost walking tour again. It all seemed silly and fake to me. I guess if you have nothing better to do it’s okay.”
Old Montreal’s traditional ghost walk from Place Royale. A 90-minute haunted history tour in English or French for $24.
“Alice was brilliant. It’s a great way to see the old city whilst learning a little bit of history.”
Old Montreal Ghost Walking Tour: 1.5 hours of spooky tales with costumed guides, a 8pm walk from Place Royale to Bonsecours Market.
“Great experience! We learned some Ville Marie (Montréal) history, were spooked « just enough » and really felt like we were transported to the 1700’s!!! And our host was super knowledgeable as well as funny and entertaining :) Our 200 yr old spectre, Edith, really made this activity interesting, and we were enthralled as well as thoroughly…”
A 2.5-hour Montreal walk from Old Montreal to Plateau, with Notre-Dame Basilica, Underground City, Chinatown snacks, and street art stops.
“Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. She has a very pleasant personality. Providing a little snack during the tour was wonderful. It’s about 2 1/2 hour walking tour so wear comfortable shoes especially part of the walk will take you uphill.”
Quebec City classic Old Quebec walking tour with funicular. Explore Lower Town, ride up to Upper Town, and hear local stories for $37.
“Carol was great. She was entertaining and full of knowledge. Highly recommend.”
A pay-what-you-wish 2-hour walking tour of Old Quebec with Sam, mixing classic sights, photo corners, and local history tips.
“Sam was a great guide who divulged quite a bit of information. He was very entertaining and engaging and spoke clearly and loud enough for all of us to hear. We started at the Parlamente building, then walked from the Fountaine Tourny, winding thru streets of Old Quebec, down to Chateau Fourtenac and then all…”
