8 Nightlife Experiences in Canada That Live Up to the Photos

1.Haunted Montreal Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 108 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26Our pick

Spend about 2.5 hours with a storyteller such as Jason, Max, Anton, or Donovan at McKibbin’s, Sir Winston Churchill Pub, and Hurley’s. Hear Montreal ghost legends, crime tales, and pub history while buying your own drinks. The route involves little walking but may include stairs and groups of up to 25.

“We visited three pubs and enjoyed each story about the ghost that resides there. Great area of the downtown including Leonard Cohen Mural. Our guide Antoine did a great job animating the stories.”

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2.Montreal: Guided Pub Crawl of the City’s Skyline Bars

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 56 reviews · 3 hours · from $73

Spend three hours with a live guide such as Djiby, Leander, or Jimmy, visiting Montreal rooftop bars and nightlife spots around downtown and the Old Port. You’ll get a shot at each stop, buy your own drinks and food, and enjoy city views, casual conversation, and local recommendations in a small or private group.

“My husband and I were on our honeymoon and really liked our tour guide Djiby. We had fun seeing the rooftop bars. Excellent choices! Conversation was pleasant and we learned some good tips about Montréal. Definitely recommended! We went when it wasn’t too cold yet so it was really a great experience all around”

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3.Pickle Pub Crawl: Ferry Rides and Appetizers

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 52 reviews · 3 hours · from $52

Spend three hours moving between four Victoria pubs by water taxi, with a guide, local drinks, city stories, and appetizers included with each drink purchase. The route links downtown, Fisherman’s Wharf, Songhees Park, and Chinatown. Guides such as Jack, Tara, Emily, and Roberto have led recent departures, but your guide may vary.

“Jack was a great host. Good food, booze and company. Best brussells sprouts we've ever had 😀”

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4.Montreal: Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 25 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

Join Haunted Montreal for a two-hour, 18+ pub crawl led in French or English by a professional actor and storyteller. Start at McKibbin’s on Bishop Street, visit three haunted drinking spots, and finish at Hurley’s Irish Pub. You pay $24 for the guide, reserved areas, and stories, while drinks and food cost extra.

“Our guide had excellent knowledge of local Montreal hounds and helped to foster a community with the attendees.”

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5.Pub Crawl Toronto

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 22 reviews · 5 hours · from $44

Pub Crawl Toronto takes you to three or four Toronto bars and clubs over five hours. Your English-speaking local guide handles the route, included entry, and group introductions, while you receive drink deals and may get a free shot. Bring valid ID and check the official site for the meeting point.

“The leader was nice and friendly, and did his best on the night. However, we were the only three people on the pub crawl, which really took away from the whole point of doing a crawl, you go to meet people and experience a social atmosphere. I think in situations like this, guests should be contacted beforehand and either given the option to cancel or have the crawl combined with another night if it’s busier. Instead, we paid $67 each and received one shot at a bar. While entry to venues was included, none of the pubs were busy and it would have been very easy to get in without…”

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6.Vancouver: Gastown Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 6 hours · from $21Best value

Meet English-speaking guides in leopard-print shirts at Portside Pub at 8:00 PM, then visit four Gastown bars from 8:45 PM onward. Your $21 includes venue entry, line skipping at two party bars, free shots with drink purchases, and a bingo-style icebreaker game with boozy prizes. Expect a young, social night rather than a historic pub tour.

“we booked the tour thinking we might see some older pubs with a bit of history but we soon realised that wouldn't be the case. We were the oldest of the group, it was aimed at a much younger audience, however, we stuck it out and ended up having a fun night and made lots of new friends.”

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7.Montreal: Guided Crawl of the City’s Speakeasies & Clubs

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · 3h 30m · from $79

Spend 210 minutes exploring Montreal nightlife with a guide such as Leander or Djiby. Start at a stylish speakeasy, continue to an electronic-music lounge, then finish at a club chosen for your tastes. Groups of up to six get personal planning, guest-list help, shots, and optional bottle-service arrangements.

“with safety net of guide, you can enjoy your night and see some incredible views from exclusive bars!”

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8.Montreal Nightlife Tour of the Best Bars and Nightclubs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $43Top rated

Start at Bar Bifteck St-Laurent at 10 p.m. and spend four to five hours visiting up to three Montreal bars and nightclubs. Your guide handles the route, VIP entry, and cover charges, with free shots along the way. Hosts may include Julio, Ben, Ethan, or Chaunce. You must be 18 or older.

“Our guide Julio was great. Made time to hang out with all 20 of us on the crawl and was a pro when it came to getting us into the popular bars/clubs! Great time overall”

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