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# πŸ‘» Ghost Tour of Old Toronto πŸŒ™

### Haunted Hotels, Dark History & The Ghosts of Downtown

Toronto has a long history β€” and some of it is considerably darker than the history books make it sound.

Join us for an evening walk through Old Toronto, where we'll uncover stories of haunted hotels, gruesome executions, mysterious deaths, and some of the stranger legends that have become part of the city's history.
We'll walk through the downtown core as the city settles into the evening, stopping along the way for stories about the ghosts, tragedies, and unusual events connected to the streets and buildings around us.
And yes, we'll even explore why Toronto has a long-standing fear of clowns. πŸ€‘πŸ‘»

This isn't simply a walk through downtown.
It's a curated storytelling experience that looks at some of Toronto's history from a decidedly darker perspective.

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## πŸ‘» What We'll Explore

We'll begin outside the Royal York Hotel and make our way through Old Toronto toward the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Along the way, we'll hear stories about:

  • 🀑 Why Toronto doesn't like clowns
  • 🏨 The ghosts of downtown's historic hotels
  • πŸ’€ Gruesome executions and forgotten tragedies
  • πŸ”« A deadly reminder of why you should never play with guns
  • πŸ‘» Restless spirits and strange encounters
  • πŸ•―οΈ And much, much more…

We'll remain outside throughout the experience and will not be entering the buildings.

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## πŸ•―οΈ A Little About the Experience

This is one of our curated ghost walks, rather than a regular social walk.
I've researched the stories, developed the route, and brought together some of the stranger pieces of Toronto's history to create an evening experience that is part history, part ghost story, and part β€œwhat the hell happened here?”
You don't have to believe in ghosts.
You just have to enjoy a good story. πŸ‘»

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## 🧒 Meetup Details

πŸ“ Meetup Location: In front of the Royal York Hotel
🫎 Look for me in my Moose Hat!
⏰ Meetup Time: 6:30 PM sharp
I will only wait 5 minutes.
Early is on time. On time is late.
πŸšΆβ€β™‚οΈ Pace: Steady walking pace
🏁 End Point: Hockey Hall of Fame

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## 🎟️ Meetup Fee

$10 cash in person or e-transfer
πŸ“§ **mathewmaclean@hotmail.com**
This is a curated ghost-walking experience, rather than one of our regular social walks. The route, stories, and history have been researched and brought together specifically for this experience.
The fee helps support the time and work that goes into creating these walks.

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## πŸŽ’ What to Bring

πŸ‘Ÿ Comfortable walking shoes
πŸ§₯ Weather-appropriate clothing
πŸ’§ Water
πŸ“± Your phone for photos

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## 🌈 Who Is This For?

This experience is great for:

  • πŸ‘» People who love ghost stories
  • πŸ™οΈ Anyone interested in Toronto's history
  • πŸ•―οΈ Fans of the strange and unexplained
  • 🀑 People brave enough to learn about Toronto's clown problem
  • 🚢 Anyone looking for something different to do in the evening
  • πŸ˜‚ People who enjoy being a little creeped out without taking it too seriously

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Come for the history.
Stay for the ghost stories.
Leave looking at Old Toronto a little differently. πŸ‘»πŸŒ™

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REMEMBER: You're welcome to RSVP ahead of time or just show up on the day if you're unsure about your schedule.
Sometimes things happen and events may need to be cancelled or changed, so please keep an eye on the event page for updates.

πŸ‘€ Organizer: Mathew
Questions? Post on the event wall or email:
πŸ“§ **torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com**

Come for the history.
Stay for the ghost stories.
Leave looking at Old Toronto a little differently. πŸ‘»πŸŒ™

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