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Gastown Ghost Walk

In recent weeks it has come to my attention that certain parties are using my ghost stories and those of my contributors as references for their own commercial enterprises.  If you or someone you know is writing a book on ghosts in the Pacific Northwest, PLEASE DO NOT!!! copy or use the following stories or any other materials within this website as references.  

Jefferson Davis (25 April 2003)

In the last few years, many people have become interested in the paranormal.  Their interests range from taking on the role of dedicated ghost hunters, to recreational ghost hunting.  The latter usually takes the form or planning vacations around haunted locales, such as hotels and restaurants, and going on ghost walks.  Because I have written on ghostly tourism, I receive emails from many people about where the ghost tours are,  and  how good are they?  It is sometimes difficult for me to keep track of this growing industry, so I am asking for reader's help.  

Below I have links to different ghost walks.  Click on the link and it will take you to pages with more information on each walk.  These descriptions are from the organizations who put the walks on.  I do not necessarily endorse the walk, or what the description says.  This information and the graphics used as icons are the property of the tour owners.  

I hope that readers will contact me and add comments after they take the various walks.  When you comment, try and be precise and to the point.  Please do not use profanity, or I cannot post your emails.  Please suggest other walks that I can add to this section.  

  Email Jeff 

Step back into Vancouver's past to learn of the haunted history of the Gastown area.  On the tour you will learn about a terrible curse placed on the original town of Granville - a town renowned for its wild west legacy of drinking, gambling, smuggling and harsh justice in the form of hangings.  Our guides will share with you the stories of the infamous gassy Jack, the Great Fire, Blood Alley, Gaoler's Mews and over twenty-five ghost encounters ranging from the friendly and interesting to bone-chilling scares.

This tour will appeal to those who crave a deeper look into the history of Gastown as well as anyone who has an interest in the realm of the supernatural.  It can be an exciting way to learn of the area's past or a thorough look on the origins of a number of ghostly spirits.  Either way, you're bound to have a fun and unique experience with us!

The tour takes approximately two hours, so make sure you wear comfortable footwear and dress appropriately for the weather does tend to get chilly in the evening.

Tour Start:  8PM at the Angel of Liberty Statue (at the southeast corner of Waterfront Station across from the foot of Seymour Street)

Tour Finish:  Approximately 10 PM back at the Angel of Liberty Statue

Cost:  $15 per person

Contact them via email at:  vanroutes@shaw.ca

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