Haunted Nanaimo Lantern Tour Tickets 2026

Date/Time
Date(s) - 02/10/2026 - 30/10/2026
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

!!LANTERN TOURS ARE NOW SOLD OUT!! 

Thank you to everyone who purchased Lantern Tour tickets – we appreciate your support and are looking forward to seeing you all! If you weren’t able to book a walking tour spot this year, please stay tuned next fall – tickets for Lantern Tours go on sale September 1st, 2027! To make sure you get notified about these popular tours, you can sign up for our newsletter, watch for posts on our facebook or instagram pages (@nanaimomuseum), or become a member for discounts and direct-to-inbox messaging on upcoming tours, openings & events: https://nanaimomuseum.ca/support/memberships/  

There are still tickets left in the Brother XII’s Followers presentations happening Oct 21, and we are also offering a variety of events including a Crafternoon beading series, Diwali Celebration, and family friendly Halloween themed programming! Check out our event page for more details: https://nanaimomuseum.ca/whats-happening/events-presentations/ 

Select evenings, October 2-30, 2026

Brave the dark and the dearly departed this October in Nanaimo!  

Join us for a Haunted Nanaimo Lantern Tour for tales of mysterious apparitions, spooky locations, and objects that seem to have a mind of their own. On select evenings in October, join us for this mostly outdoor walking tour of downtown to hear about the darker side of Nanaimo’s history while visiting local landmarks. The tour is approximately 90 minutes long. 

What to bring:  

• Comfortable walking shoes  

• Weather-appropriate clothing 

• Water 

• Courage! 

Cost: $15 per person  

Age: 12 years+ recommended (mature content & tour length) 

Duration: 90 minutes 

The tours run rain or (moon)shine.

Meet at the Museum approximately 10-15 minutes in advance of the start time to ensure a prompt tour departure. The Museum is located at 100 Museum Way, downtown Nanaimo. Our front door is next to Serious Coffee on Commercial St. 

The route starts at the Museum and includes hills and walking approximately 1.5km around downtown. This tour includes a visit inside the Bastion, which is not accessible for those who use a wheelchair or who have limited mobility. The rest of the tour route is wheelchair accessible.

Pre-registration is required.  More dates may open depending on demand.

Due to the popularity of Lantern Tours, Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable to other tour dates.

However, if you are feeling ill or have flu-like symptoms, please do not attend. In this case, we will either do our best to transfer your tickets to another date (depending on availability) or arrange a refund.

The Nanaimo Museum is a non-profit society, and all ticket proceeds go directly back into funding for programs like this one. Thank you!  

Although online payment is made through PayPal, a PayPal account is not required, only a credit card or debit card. Please note that there will be no physical ticket issued. Your spot in this tour is confirmed once you have the PayPal transaction confirmation. Registration can also be made over the phone or in person. 

If you wish to book more than 4 tickets together, please call the front desk during business hours (10-4, Tues-Sat): 250-753-1821. 

PLEASE NOTE – ONLINE TICKET SALES MAY NOT BE WORKING DUE TO WEBSITE MAINTENANCE FROM 9AM-11:30AM TODAY. Please call the front desk (250-753-1821) from 10am-Noon, or wait until the afternoon to use the online system. Thank you!

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