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3. The guides are true storytellers and experts on the area
The tour guides for Victoria's Ghostly Walks are all professional storytellers, historians, or trained actors. Our tour guide, Jason Stevens, is a trained actor.
Why is this important? Because anyone can tell a story, but the best storytellers make the stories come to life. We felt immersed in the stories! I really was checking out the buildings for signs of paranormal movement as I listened to Jason speak!
Also, if you have any additional questions, the tour guides seem to be happy to elaborate on any information.
While safety was really in our own hands, our guide helped immensely by guiding us through the streets, stoplights, etc., allowing us to walk together as a group, moving from one location to another.
4. You'll get super spooked! Goosebumps, anyone?
Last, but definitely not least, you'll get a good scare! To me, this kind of scare is the best. A genuine spine-tingle. No one will jump out at you, there are no parlor tricks or mirrors or costumes involved. I got goosebumps from the stories as we stood outside each building.
This has a lot to do with number three on this list: the fact that Jason is a great storyteller. I noticed some people in the group keeping a close eye on the windows and doors of the buildings while others would slowly start to step away, trying to distance themselves from whatever creepiness is still inside.
That creepy factor intensified as the skies grew darker. We ended our night at St. Anne's Academy (as seen in the title photo of this post) with stories of ghostly nuns as we stood between the building and a small cemetery. I just love watching grown folks get spooked! I think I had just as much fun watching the expressions of people in our group.
Have you done this tour? Which route did you take? Have you participated in a haunted tour in any other cities? Let us know in the comments below!
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