The Halifax Ghost Walk
Ghost tour · Halifax · Nova Scotia — Cape Breton
This 100-minute evening walk starts at the Old Town Clock on Citadel Hill and winds down to the waterfront near the Maritime Museum, with stories of forerunners, spirits and devils pulled from Nova Scotia folklore. Public tours run May through mid-November; reservations are by email only.
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Plan your visit
Tours nightly at 8:30 p.m.; a 6 p.m. tour may be added at peak times; reserve by email
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 22–October 26
Color builds from October 8 · mostly bare by November 14
Sampled at The Halifax Ghost Walk’s own coordinates and elevation (56 m) rather than a regional average.
Nova Scotia — Cape Breton is sampled at 11 weather points, with no published peak dates to correct it against yet. Nova Scotia — Cape Breton is running 1 day earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works
When to go to The Halifax Ghost Walk
Good color holds through about November 2, giving you roughly 25 days from the first turn to past peak. Against Nova Scotia overall, that is 9 days later.
You will find it at Halifax, NS, in Nova Scotia.
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Frequently asked
- When is The Halifax Ghost Walk open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs May 1 – Nov 15. Tours nightly at 8:30 p.m.; a 6 p.m. tour may be added at peak times; reserve by email. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does The Halifax Ghost Walk peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 22–October 26 (best estimate October 24). Color starts around October 8 and is mostly bare by November 14.
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