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Virtual Ghost Walk Stories for 2020
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Ghost’s Rock
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Unfortunately, we are unable to safely have in person Historical Ghost Walks this year.
So instead we are hosting a “Ghost’s Rock” event and offering other options for the season. We are encouraging everyone from ages 1- 111 to paint and decorate Ghost Rocks at home. We are providing a few examples. Of course, any Halloween themed rock would be awesome. Your theme may include any family friendly: costume; pumpkin; or Halloween theme. Please use environmentally conscious, biodegradable materials. |
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Where Ghost's Rocks go
Please bring your rocks to The Oakville Historical Society at 110 King St. Please keep to the grassy areas around our offices & our lovely garden @ the back of the offices. Place your rocks in our garden seen from King Street, beyond (on the other side) of the white fence. For safety, please keep our paths and steps clear and do not put rocks in the fountain. |
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For now, you may listen to Tales of Haunted Oakville, from the Oakville Museum.
We plan to post Ghost Videos during October.
We plan to post Ghost Videos during October.
Please proceed to add your name to Preregister.
With COVID-19, our next Ghost Walks will take place in 2021.
Lots of planning and other things go into running our Ghost Walks. There is so much uncertainty. The Oakville Centre for Performing Arts is closed until the end 2020. "We can't take the chance of taking out a group that doesn't socially distant or takes off masks resulting in someone becoming infected."
For this year, we do plan to add more Ghost Stories to our website. For now, you may briefly meet a couple of our Ghost Walk leaders.
The Oakville Museum has some stories to share on their Facebook Page.
Normally reservations open online by mid-September. Those that have joined our Pre-Sales list get advance access to online reservations. We will send you updates. Ghost Walks normally from mid-October to October 30.
With COVID-19, our next Ghost Walks will take place in 2021.
Lots of planning and other things go into running our Ghost Walks. There is so much uncertainty. The Oakville Centre for Performing Arts is closed until the end 2020. "We can't take the chance of taking out a group that doesn't socially distant or takes off masks resulting in someone becoming infected."
For this year, we do plan to add more Ghost Stories to our website. For now, you may briefly meet a couple of our Ghost Walk leaders.
The Oakville Museum has some stories to share on their Facebook Page.
Normally reservations open online by mid-September. Those that have joined our Pre-Sales list get advance access to online reservations. We will send you updates. Ghost Walks normally from mid-October to October 30.
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Due to COVID-19, no Ghost Walks in 2020
Tentative for 2021 Friday, October 15 to Saturday, October 30 Walks Nightly at 6:30; 7:15 and 8:00 pm. NO SUNDAYS |
Here's what you need to know:
A great way to celebrate Halloween is with a family Ghost Walk. Take an eerie walk back into Olde Oakville of the 1800`s. Be guided by a character from the past who could be a mayor, merchant, ship captain or a Chisholm relative. Each ghost leader shares his or her life and you will also meet other ghosts along the way. Interact with the spirits.
Walks last for 1 hour. Refreshments and discussions follow.
Walks require the ability to walk about 12 blocks. Walks are conducted in English. Group bookings are for ten (10) or more people. Other language groups with their own interpreter, may book as a group. Provide name and contact details of the language interpreter. We do have a French ghost to lead a few French group walks. This must be booked well in advance and mention "French Group Booking".
individuals and groups with mobility, language or other issues must contact us well in advance. We can then discuss whether the special needs can be accommodated.
Groups are usually 20 participants or smaller. Two groups may go out at the same time.
Light refreshments and discussion are included after the walk. People with food allergies should use their own discretion before enjoying provided refreshments.
Walks last for 1 hour. Refreshments and discussions follow.
Walks require the ability to walk about 12 blocks. Walks are conducted in English. Group bookings are for ten (10) or more people. Other language groups with their own interpreter, may book as a group. Provide name and contact details of the language interpreter. We do have a French ghost to lead a few French group walks. This must be booked well in advance and mention "French Group Booking".
individuals and groups with mobility, language or other issues must contact us well in advance. We can then discuss whether the special needs can be accommodated.
Groups are usually 20 participants or smaller. Two groups may go out at the same time.
Light refreshments and discussion are included after the walk. People with food allergies should use their own discretion before enjoying provided refreshments.
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Prices have been kept the same for years.
$12 per adult $6 for children 12 and under. Up to four children may attend for each supervising adult. Infants are free. No pets allowed. Truly required service animals are allowed. Please let us know in advance if you are bringing one. All walks must be paid for before the walk begins. |
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What you "need to know", updated October 4, 2019.
Please share your reviews and pictures on TripAdvisor and our Website. Reservation changes, comments and suggestions may also be shared using a form on our website.
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Enter through the Gates
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Ghosts you may meet |
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Mrs. Esther Thomas
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Cook
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Margaret Urquhart
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Capt. R. Wilson
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Peter McDougald
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Mary Nelson and Chief Constable George J. Sumner
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Rebecca Chisholm
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Alice
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Jacques
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Alice Anderson
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Tavern Patron
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Irish Investors
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Maisie
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Roaming Ghosts / Caterers
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Town Youth
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Caterers
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Cashier
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Lights
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Christa Stoeckler, dressed as Tilly Chisholm. Picture by - Nikki Wesley/Torstar
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Mary Beth Neibert, dressed as Isabella Land Chisholm Picture by - Nikki Wesley/Torstar
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2019 Oakville Beaver CONJURING UP SPIRITS: Experience Olde Oakville with a Ghost Walk
2018 Oakville Beaver One-hour Ghost Walks at Oakville Historical Society Thank you to over sixty volunteers that bring our Ghost Walks alive. If you would like to join in and help, please contact us.
We bring history alive while preserving & promoting Oakville's heritage. Oakville Beaver,
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