The Shadow Returns – Ghost Tour at Sherbrooke Village

This October, Sherbrooke Village Museum invites you to step into the darkened streets of our living history museum for an all new ghostly experience inspired by Washington Irving’s classic gothic short story, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Drawing from Irving’s timeless tale, its many adaptations, and Maritime folklore, The Shadow Returns weaves a chilling story uniquely rooted in Sherbrooke’s haunted past.

As a “Wayfarer,” you’ll don a custom-made period cloak and carry a lantern to light your way through the Village. Guided by figures in authentic attire, you’ll wander shadowed streets where history and folklore entwine. Does the Horseman truly ride here, or is he only a story whispered in the dark? Over the course of your suspense-filled tour, you may discover whether you are seeking the legend – or being sought yourself!

What to Expect
A thrilling tour by way of the telling of classical ghost stories, startling and unexpected scares, loud sounds, theatrical lighting, live animals, graphic imagery, and light gore in keeping with the spooky Halloween theme. Two, 90-minute tours per night with a maximum of 15 per tour will take place each evening on specific dates in October. All tours will begin at the Sherbrooke Village Courthouse.

Please visit sherbrookevillage.ca for more information and to book your tickets. Space is limited!

Tour Price

• $35 per person. Tours are recommended for ages 13 and up. Parental discretion is advised.

Tour Times

• 7pm – 8:30pm and 7:45pm – 9:15pm.
• Tour times on Halloween, Friday Oct 31: 7:30pm – 9pm and 8:15pm – 9:45pm

Tour Dates

• Friday and Saturday, Oct 3-4
• Friday and Saturday, Oct 10-11
• Friday and Saturday, Oct 17-18
• Thursday, Oct 23 to Saturday, Oct 25
• Monday, Oct 27 to Friday, Oct 31

Helpful Details

• Restrooms are available at the beginning and end of the tour only.
• Dress for the weather and wear footwear appropriate for rugged terrain as this walking tour takes place at night on gravel and grass.
• Tours to be held rain or shine unless there is severe weather forecasted.
• Parking is available on the street outside the Village gate as well as at both Heritage Park and the G.W. Griffin Funeral Home.