Vaughan Street Jail,
444 York Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada

Haunted History Tour
Address: 444 York Avenue
Date: May 30th, 2026 & May 31st, 2026
Saturday: 11:00am & 2:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am & 2:00pm
Join one of Winnipeg’s most experienced guides and author of the book Haunted Winnipeg: Ghost Stories from the Heart of the Continent on a tour of haunted history.
The walk will combine historical fact with ghost stories connected to three well-known Winnipeg buildings.
Starting at Vaughan Street Jail, the tour will proceed to the Manitoba Legislature Building and conclude at Dalnavert Museum.
Please note the tour does NOT go inside any of the buildings.
Please note this event is best suited for ages 10 and over.
On both days guided tours will start at 11:00am and 2:00pm, departing from the back of the Vaughan Street Jail at the tent between 444 York Avenue and the Law Courts at 408 York Avenue and concluding at Dalnavert Museum, 61 Carlton Street.
Tours will be approximately 45 minutes in length with a maximum of 25 guests.
Registration is required! Registration opens Saturday, May 23rd at noon through a link that will be provided here.
Outdoor events will be cancelled in the case of heavy rain or thunderstorms. Weather related cancellations will NOT be posted.
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