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The New Tecumseth Ghost Walks welcomes you to Alliston, Ontario, a vibrant community in the Town of New Tecumseth where small-town historic charm meets lively modern spirit. Founded in 1847 when settler William Fletcher built a cabin and sawmill along the Boyne River, the settlement was named after his home village of Allerston, England. With the arrival of the railways in 1877 and 1906, Alliston quickly blossomed into a thriving agricultural hub. Even after a devastating fire rebuilt the downtown core in 1891, the town bounced back to become a leader in potato farming, a proud agricultural legacy celebrated every summer at the beloved Alliston Potato Festival.

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The history of Alliston

The New Tecumseth Ghost Walks welcomes you to Alliston, Ontario, a vibrant community in the Town of New Tecumseth where small-town historic charm meets lively modern spirit. Founded in 1847 when settler William Fletcher built a cabin and sawmill along the Boyne River, the settlement was named after his home village of Allerston, England. With the arrival of the railways in 1877 and 1906, Alliston quickly blossomed into a thriving agricultural hub. Even after a devastating fire rebuilt the downtown core in 1891, the town bounced back to become a leader in potato farming, a proud agricultural legacy celebrated every summer at the beloved Alliston Potato Festival.

Alliston is also world-renowned as the birthplace of Sir Frederick Banting, co-discoverer of insulin. Today, Alliston blends its historic roots with exciting growth. The opening of Honda of Canada Manufacturing in 1986 sparked a new era of prosperity, and its 1991 amalgamation into New Tecumseth helped shape it into one of the region's most welcoming communities.

Alliston boasts a lovely, walkable, historic downtown with boutique shops, local eateries, and fascinating regional history at the Museum on the Boyne. Right on the edge of town adventure begins at Earl Rowe Provincial Park that offers scenic hiking, canoeing, camping, a massive outdoor pool, great birdwatching, and peaceful spots along the river. Unwind in nearby Riverdale Park or join in seasonal community celebrations throughout the year.

Whether you're spending the day on the trails or strolling down Main Street, Alliston offers a warm getaway packed with character. Uncover the hauntings of Alliston with the New Tecumseth Ghost Walks.

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Visitor information

Parking

There is parking at and around the first stop and meeting place, the Museum on the Boyne, 250 Fletcher Crescent, Alliston, Ontario, L9R 1N8. https://www.newtecumseth.ca/live-here/museum/

Safety

Safety and security provided by Argus Security Services. There are two Argus Security professionals on each walk to assist with street crossing and moving safely from one haunted paranormal location to the next. Also, volunteers wearing reflective vests carrying flashlights will also assist with safety.

Accessibility

This walk is wheelchair, walker, and cane accessible, if participants using wheelchairs, walker or canes, stay on sidewalks during the walk. At some stops, the storyteller will invite participants to come up onto the lawn of homes, but the stories can be safely heard from the sidewalk by those using wheelchairs, walkers, or canes.

Storytellers

Sean as Sean-the-Ripper in a top hat and black-and-burgundy costume, raising one gloved hand while holding a glowing lantern in autumn woods.

Sean

Alliston storyteller

“Sean-the-Ripper”

Sean made his first stage appearance at just three weeks old as The Baby in a production of Fiddler on the Roof, and he hasn’t shied away from an audience since. Raised in a world steeped in music and performance, Sean has brought his talents to professional engagements across the region, from local cafes and choirs to bands and pit orchestras. Versatile and dramatic, he strives to deliver extraordinary, unforgettable experiences on every stage he steps onto.

Now entering his third year as the storyteller for the Alliston Ghost Walks in 2026, Sean blends his lifelong love of performance with a dark, theatrical twist. A musician by trade — but when he’s not entertaining with woodwind instruments, you can find him cloaked in full costume as “Sean-the-Ripper,” weaving spooky tales, local lore, and chilling history into the night, as he guides brave souls through the haunted corners of Alliston. Don’t be surprised by what haunting feats or flourishes he can toss off at the drop of a top hat!

Alaska wearing a long black dress and standing in a cemetery beneath mature trees.

Alaska

Alliston's Historic Business District Walk storyteller

Since childhood, Alaska has been drawn to the dark and unexplained. When she isn’t unearthing forgotten local lore or leading haunted adventures, you can find her wandering silent pioneer graveyards, deciphering the secrets of the past.

Steeped in a decade of pagan tradition, Alaska has tuned her senses to frequencies others miss entirely. While she cannot see spirits, she hears them. She possesses the rare gift of clairaudience, the ability to perceive sounds, words, or music without physical sound waves.

Alaska invites you to step into the shadows as she leads the debut of the Alliston's Historic Business District Walk, the newest walk in the New Tecumseth Ghost Walk series. Listen closely; she might just help you hear what’s lurking in the dark.

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