The Dark Side of Sandy Hill – Walking Tours

Discover the mystery and intrigue along Sandy Hill’s historic streets. From séances to sewer explosions, spies to the Spanish influenza, we promise you a tour chock full of history and theatrics.



Tours will be approximately 1.5 hours and will happen rain or shine. Please come equipped with suitable shoes and clothing.



When: Four options: Thursday, October 29 at 6 p.m.; Friday, October 30 at 6 p.m.; Saturday, October 31 at 2 p.m.; Saturday, October 31 at 5 p.m.



Where: Meet in front of the Sandy Hill Community Centre, 250 Somerset St. E. (Note: the tour will finish near Tabaret Hall at uOttawa). There is parking behind the community centre and on nearby streets.



Price: By-donation. Tour participants will have the chance to put a donation towards an annual membership for Action Sandy Hill, just $5 for students or seniors and $8 for other individuals.



COVID-19 Precautions

This tour will be compliant with the guidelines set out by Ottawa Public Health:

• We are capping registration for each tour at 15 participants. This is below the current recommended limit of 25 people for outdoor, unmonitored events;
• We ask all tour participants wear a non-medical mask and remain physically distanced from those not in their bubble. We will have free disposable masks for those who forget theirs at home;
• Our guide will be wearing a face shield;
• The tour will be held entirely outside.

NOTE: Due to COVID-19 this event could be cancelled at any time, including last minute. If this happens, we will contact you through the email address or phone number listed on the registration form. Thank you for understanding the challenges of event planning during a pandemic!

To register for the tour, please complete the form found on the Action Sandy Hill website, indicate the date and time you want, a member of Action Sandy Hill will confirm your registration by email.