Haunted Canada: Ghost stories and the unexplained
When Nadine Bailey was 7 years old she woke up terrified of dark figures looming at the end of her bed and an eerie presence all around her.From then on every night was the same, she was visited by phantom-like shadows and no matter where she went, the ghostly encounters followed her.Ever since that moment, hauntings, spirits and the unexplained have consumed her entire life and for the past 20 years she's been an award-winning guide with Edmonton Ghost Tours Along the way she has taken people into the shadows, uncovering the macabre tales that linger in the darkness and in...
Hatley Castle
About 25 mins from Victoria, British Columbia is where you'll find Hatley Castle.
In 1906, B.C.'s Lieutenant Governor, James Dunsmuir, purchased the property.
He and his wife Laura commissioned the renowned Canadian architect Samuel Maclure to build a 40-room mansion in the Tudor revival style that was popular in the Edwardian period.
James was often criticized as a public official, and the mansion became his escape when he retired.
James and his wife Laura had 12 children.
Their youngest son, Jim, was of fighting age when WWI broke out and...
The Great Amherst Mystery
Esther Cox, lived with her married sister Olive Teed, Olive's husband Daniel and their two young children. Her siblings also lived with them, as did Daniel's brother John Teed.
The family lived in Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada and between 1878 and 1879, Esther experienced unexplained knockings, bangings and rustlings in the night.
She began to suffer seizures, her body visibly swelled and she was feverish and chilled just before objects in the house took flight.
This is her story.
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Deadman's Pond
A small, historic pond believed to be bottomless and located on Signal Hill in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada is also the final resting place for executed criminals after they were removed from the Gibbet Hill.
Captured pirates and other convicted criminals were hung from a gallows on top of the hill, and the bodies were then suspended as a warning to everyone in the city and those entering by ship.
It is widely believed that is how Deadman's Pond got its name. It could also have gotten its unfortunate handle as a result of the...
The Gordon House
The Gordon House is the oldest built home in Amherstburg, Ont.
Constructed in 1798, it's been used for many purposes. It was home to a general during the War of 1812. It's also been an infirmary and a trading post.
And over 220 years the home has been the source of many spooky stories not just history.
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...Skeleton Park
In the heart of Kingston, Ontario lies a place full of mystery – McBurney Park, infamously known as Skeleton Park.
Established in the 1890s, this former cemetery conceals the secrets of thousands who found their eternal rest within its grounds.
Walking through the park today, it's easy to overlook that old headstones peek through the grass and bones occasionally push through the ground, unwilling to be forgotten.
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The Old Yarmouth Jail
Located on the western tip of Nova Scotia, along the Bay of Fundy is Yarmouth and a structure built in 1865 - The Yarmouth County Jail.
It had 19 jail cells with iron beds and straw mattresses where prisoners would sleep with no bed sheets or pillows.
It was in use by Nova Scotia Correctional Services until 2004 and was the last place Omar Roberts slept before he was hanged in 1922.
He was accused and convicted of a horrific crime and is thought to wander the halls of the prison to this day. <...
The Cossit House
Built in 1787, Cossit House is one of the oldest surviving houses in Sydney and possibly, one of the oldest buildings on Cape Breton Island. Named for its original owner, Reverend Ranna Cossit, the house depicts 18th-century life and serves as the cornerstone of the city’s North-end Heritage District.
When you visit don't be surprised if you hear the sound of laughing and giggling when you're upstairs alone. Or smell the distinct scent of a pipe in the study.
Those are the former owners who still reside within the walls of The Cossit House
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The Boyce House
On Fredericton’s Waterloo Row you'll find a grey Victorian mansion with a bright red roof.
In the 1960s the grand old mansion was converted into a men's residence for University of New Brunswick students but decades earlier it had been the home of Mae and Walter Boyce.
He donated the equivalent of half a million dollars to start Fredericton’s beloved Boyce Farmers Market.
The couple died in the early 50s and since then residents have experienced spooky happenings, like objects and furniture being moved around, doors opening and clos...
The Screaming Tunnel
Running underneath what once was a Grand Trunk Railway line in Niagara Falls, Ontario, this structure was abandoned due to lack of funding and became a drainage tunnel so water wouldn't flood nearby farmlands.
Throughout the 20th century, farmers used it to transport goods and animals safely underneath the busy railroad above.
In 1983 it became the spooky location for David Cronenberg's film adaptation of Stephen King's horror novel The Dead Zone.
And it is all because legend says this tunnel is haunted by the ghost of a young woman whose clothing caught fire...
The Fairmont Empress Hotel
The Castle on the Coast is steps away from the British Columbia Parliament Buildings, and overlooks the city’s Inner Harbour
The award-winning property is one of the 21 Most Iconic Hotels in the World and has been for more than 116 years.
It is has also been named by Conde Nast Traveler as one of the 44 most haunted hotels you can stay.
Today we share the story of its many ghosts.
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Glovertown Red Eyes
In the community of Glovertown in Northeastern Newfoundland, construction on a pulp mill began in 1921. Midway through construction, funding fell through and it was left abandoned on the outskirts of town.
Soon after came stories about a worker who was killed during construction and reports of other accidents.
Townspeople began to warn their children to stay away from the site and many still fear the ominous presence of the creature known by its glowing Red Eyes
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The Waterfront Station
Located on Cordova Street, between Grandville and Seymour St stands Waterfront Station.
Built In 1914, it was the third Canadian Pacific Railway station built in Vancouver and served as the western terminus for railways arriving from the east, mainly Toronto and Montreal.
Today, Waterfront Station is a busy hub connecting passengers to the city’s various public transportation systems.
Anyone taking the SkyTrain, the SeaBus, the West Coast Express train, city buses, and Helijet’s helicopter service to Victoria could walk through its doors and not know it is one of Vancouver's most haunted loca...
The White Lady of Kinsale
Located at the start of the Wild Atlantic Way, on the southern coast of Ireland is a town is famous for its colourful streets, rich history and beautiful landscapes.
It is one of the Emerald Isle's most beautiful locations.
And it is hope to not one, but two forts because Kinsale Harbor in County Cork was an important strategic location and where The Siege of Kinsale, the climactic battle of the Nine Years’ War between England and Ireland took place.
Charles Fort was built on the east coast of Kinsale Harbor in 1682 and is...
Deane House
One of the best restaurants in the city is located in a beautiful two-story red brick heritage home with beautiful views of the Elbow River and the Ninth Avenue bridge.
It is a rare example of early architecture in southern Alberta and for almost 120 years it has been a staple in the community.
The house was built in 1906 by Captain Richard Burton Deane, who served as North West Mounted Police Superintendent in Calgary and it is one of Alberta’s most haunted and historic buildings.
This is the story of The Deane House.
...Whitby Junction Train Station
The penetrating gaze of a young man dressed in railway uniform staring back at you stops you in your tracks as a cold chill pours down your back.
You walk into the small gallery and ask about the man in the costume and a confused face looks back then they tell you
“There is no one in a costume working here… you must’ve seen the ghost of Billy Stone”
Join Nadine Bailey as she takes you to one of Ontario's most haunted buildings, The Whitby Junction Train Station.
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For decades students have hung out in the grassy quad while waiting for classes. Many have been shocked to see something really strange on the second floor balcony. They claim to have spotted what appears to be…. a nun who disappears as quickly as she appears.
Join Nadine Bailey as she journeys through the haunted hallowed halls of St. Francis Xavier University as I share the tale of The Blue Nun.
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Hycroft Manor
Located in the upscale neighbourhood of Shaughnessy this stately 20,000 square foot, 30 room home was completed in 1911 for General Alexander Duncan McRae.
In the 1920s and 30s, the General and his wife, Blaunche McRae, hosted many high society parties in the house. The gatherings were famous amongst Vancouver’s social elite, especially their New Year’s Eve masquerade balls. Their guests included royalty, high ranking politicians, and high-profile businessmen and their wives.
In 1942, the McRae donated Hycroft Manor to the Canadian Government, but before that his family was involved in one of the city's most mysterious unso...
Introducing: A Most Audacious Heist - Shoot For The Moon | 01
It’s a summer night in 1998. Vienna, Austria. And petty thief Daniel Blanchard is about to carry out the heist of a lifetime. Stealing a crown jewel. The last remaining diamond Sisi Star.
His plan? A daring night-time parachute jump.
Daniel is no ordinary thief. His heists are ingenious, meticulously planned; his escapes from the law defy belief. And Daniel knows that if he can get his hands on the star, it will launch him into the criminal big-leagues.
Daniel’s exploits unleash a relentless game of cat-and-mouse, as police track him across cont...
Georges Island, Massachusetts
Today we're going south of the border to a city that has won 40 championships over the years including NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL titles.
Nicknamed “Beantown,” it's one of the oldest cities in North America’s oldest cities and it played a significant role the birthplace of the American Revolution.
In the harbour lie a series of small islands that dot the horizon and one of them is Fort Warren. A Civil War-era fort that was used as a training site and prison. In this episode we share the story of its most famous residents.
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Charlotte County Gaols
New Brunswick is the location for today's destination. St. Andrews By The Sea is a quiet and quaint seaside community near the U.S border in Maine.
The small town was the centre of justice, local government and professional services for Charlotte County, including the Fundy Isles.
Among the picturesque homes is a a small grassy hill. That is where you’ll find the Charlotte County Gaol Provincial Historic Site.
It is adjacent to the white Charlotte County Court House which is a well preserved mid-nineteenth century Maritime courthouse sits a hard granite buildi...
Five Fishermen Restaurant
East coast kindness and hospitality are just a few of the reasons why people love Halifax.
Peggy’s Cove, the Bay of Fundy and Citadel Hill are just a few of the top Nova Scotian tourist destinations filled with mystery and intrigue.
But nestled on the corner of Argyle and Carmichael St is one of the port city's most famous restaurants since 1973 and the building has a much longer history.
Its walls have been witness to the tragedy of The Titanic and The Halifax Explosion.
Which is why it's one of Hali...
Macaulay House
In the land of the midnight sun, weathered wooden buildings, have been unchanged for over a century.
The wooden sidewalks make pedestrians sound like an army of the undead is fast approaching.
It's like traveling through time to the dusty trail of the American West.
In city that was once known as “The Paris of the North” there's a beautifully vibrant two-story yellow house on Princess Street.
It's been the home to creative minds from all over the world, and they've had to share it with many ghostly figures and have had...
The Chateau Laurier
The Fairmont Château Laurier in Ottawa, Ontario, is Canada’s most lavish and elegant hotels.
Just steps from Canadian Parliament, the granite and white Italian marble building was designed in French Renaissance and neo-Gothic style and built in 1912 for $2 million.
Despite its romantic appearance, several deaths have allegedly occurred in and around the hotel, those souls seem to be trapped with the hotel and encounters, including disembodied voice singing, brushes with unseen hands, and doors opening and closing have all been experienced.
Because of this the Fairmont Chateau Laurier has gained a reputat...
The Stanley Hotel
Tucked away near the entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park, just 70 miles from bustling downtown Denver, Colorado, sits one of the most notoriously haunted destinations.
This historic, 140-room Colonial Revival hotel in Estes Park has been treating its guests to luxurious amenities, gorgeous mountain views, and a plethora of frightening folklore since it first opened its door on July 4th, 1909 it is also the famed inspiration for Stephen King’s acclaimed horror novel The Shining.
The Stanley Hotel has had its fair share of paranormal activity over its long history, and employees, guests, and historians al...
Krampus
The holiday season is upon us and one questions is always present..
Have you been naughty or nice? Depending on your answer you'll either be rewarded or you'll find a much more frightening fate will be upon you, and no, it's not a lump of coal.
For centuries, disobedient children in Austria and other Alpine countries have faced a truly terrifying Christmas consequence for their misbehavior — a dreaded visit from Krampus.
If you've misbehaved Krampus can be heard before he can be seen which makes him even more frightening.
The joyful so...
The Prince of Wales Hotel
Niagara On The Lake, given its history and geographic location during The War of 1812, has a couple of significant ghost stories about dead soldiers and wounded lovers in its past.
If you head to the corner of King Street and Picton Street you will find The Prince Edward Hotel with its beautiful mansard roof and English flag flying proudly out front.
But beyond the front door there are mysteries to be found.
Originally built in built in 1864 with one- hundred and ten rooms, there is one peculiar room which has many reported has a...
William Lyon Mackenzie King
William Lyon Mackenzie King was Canada's longest serving Prime Minister. He was leader of the Liberal party for 29 years and Prime Minister for a total of 22 years, and steered Canada through the Second World War, yet he had a well-kept secret.
Forever a bachelor Mackenzie was a spiritualist who kept in contact with his long departed mother. He often attended two seances a week when he was in Britain, and communicated with other dead relatives, with his predecessor, Sir Wilfrid Laurier, with the late President Franklin Roosevelt, and even with Pat, his departed Irish terrier.
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The Frank Slide
The Frank Slide Interpretive Centre, in southern Alberta's spectacular Crowsnest Pass, overlooks Canada's deadliest rockslide.
At 4:10 a.m. on April 29, 1903. Around 44 million cubic metres/110 million tonnes (120 million short tons) of limestone rock slid down Turtle Mountain.
Within 100 seconds the rock reached up the opposing hills, obliterating the eastern edge of Frank, the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) line and the coal mine. It was one of the largest landslides in Canadian history and remains the deadliest, as between 70 and 90 of the town's residents died, most of whom remain buried in the rubble.
Today, you...
Winchester House
In San Jose, California, nestled among palm trees and manicured gardens lies The Winchester Mystery House.
The four-story Victorian and Gothic-style marvel is renowned for its size and architectural curiosities which has captivated tourists and ghost hunters alike.
It was once the personal residence of Sarah Winchester, the widow of firearms magnate William Wirt Winchester. Upon purchasing it, she began a never ending construction project which resulted in a maze-like design. Today, the house is considered one of the most haunted places in the world so please only listen... if you dare.
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The Fortress of Louisbourg
A bustling community once called the Fortress of Louisbourg in the 18th-century. Today you can visit and walk through history as authentically-clad “residents” share what it was like during the 18th century. You can cook over an open fire, sit down for a rum tasting, or even fire a cannon.
As you explore the remnants of a short but eventful period of history, in Canadian history know that you will also be surrounded by spirits from the past and not all residents are costumed, some have been trapped behind the fortress wall for centuries.
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Kingston Penitentiary
From 1835 and up until 2013, it housed some of the most dangerous criminals in Canadian history, but now it's deserted.
As you walk through the metal gates, nervous laughter ripples through you.
Footsteps echo through the hallway and rooms, which still have graffiti on the walls.
The vaulted heart of the prison has a brick-laid ceiling which is truly remarkable. A central dome connects four cell block buildings.
If the walls of the Kingston Penitentiary could talk; they would tell you of these notorious criminals and share with you the eerie history...
Calgary Zoo Bridge
In 1946, Calgary was a small budding city which had an already established and renowned zoo located on St. George’s Island, along the bank of the Bow River. To get there you have to cross the Zoo Bridge.
Which is what six-year-old Donnie Goss and his brother did in August of that year. Then he vanished.
What happened next is a story of a horrific crime and a subsequent ghostly phenomenon. Join me if you dare
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Hockey Hall of Fame
The home of a former Bank of Montreal is an impressive building that mesmerizes passers and you're there what’s inside…a shrine to Canada’s game.
It's where you can see the Great One’s jersey and take a glimpse at the Stanley Cup.
But within those walls is a spirit, who lets her presence be known to all who visit. Her name? Dorothy
Come along if you dare as we share her story.
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Jasper Park Lodge
In the dark and eerie embrace of the Rocky Mountains, is Jasper, Alberta with its raw beauty and rugged wilderness. One of the crown jewels is the Jasper Park Lodge, a world class travel destination that until the recent wildfire welcomed thousands of visitors every year.
Apparitions and spirits have inhabited these walls for more than a century…and if you stay the night … know that you’re staying in one of the most haunted places in Canada…
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A new season of bone-chilling stories and macabre tales of some of the most haunted houses, hospitals, prisons, and more arrives October 21.
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Haunted Gravelbourg School
Haunted Gravelbourg School Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan
Nestled in the small and unique town of Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan surrounded by wheat fields and local farms is the historic and haunted Gravelbourg school, a towering building that is steeped in history and eerie folklore. Rising four stories high the structure looms over the vast Prairie landscape, it’s imposing presence hinting at a darker untold tale. The beautifully constructed building is an architectural marvel with captivating stain glass windows and design features, the historic school brings you back to a time when the laughter of students and the crisp footsteps of the n...
Episode 26 - The Haunted Tranquille Sanatorium. Kamloops, British Columbia
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Haunted Tranquille Sanatorium
The Tranquille Sanatorium in Kamloops, British Columbia has a well known reputation as one of the most haunted places in Canada. Many believe that the spirits of former patients and staff still linger within the walls, and there are plenty of reports of ghostly encounters and paranormal activity making it one of Canada’s most haunted locations.
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Episode 25- The Massey Family - Ghosts, Haunting, Murders and Mysteries of the Keg Restaurant, Massey Hall, Hart House, Massey College and The Massey Murder of 1915. Toronto, Ontario
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The Massey Family- Ghosts, haunting, murders, and msyteries.
The Keg Restaurant Massey Hall Hart House Massey College The Massey Murder of 1915For more information about this podcast please visit us at:
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Written and Produced by Nadine Bailey
Music by: Mountain Sound AudioJungle
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Sources
https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/hart-almerrin-massey
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Episode 24 - The Headless Nun. French Fort Cove, New Brunswick and The Haunted Beck House Penetanguishene, Ontario
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Episode 24 of Haunted Canada
The Headless Nun. French Fort Cove, NB The Haunted Beck House. Penetanguishene, ON
For more information about this podcast please visit us at:
http://www.HauntedCanada.com
To learn more about the Edmonton Ghost Tours visit us at:
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Written and Produced by Nadine Bailey
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References
https://globalnews.ca/news/100640/rousing-ghost-of-mount-royal/
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...Episode 23 - 1. The Haunted Grey Nuns Convent and Motherhouse. Montreal, Quebec. 2. St. Louis Ghost Train. St. Louis, Saskatchewan 3. The Haunted Grange. Toronto, Ontario
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Episode 23
The Haunted Grey Nuns Convent and Motherhouse. Montreal, Quebec St. Louis Ghost Train. St. Louis, Saskatchewan The Haunted Grange. Toronto, OntarioWhat if your campus dormitory was built over a crypt housing 276 bodies? Join us on an eerie exploration of Canada's most haunted locations, starting with the spine-chilling history of Concordia University's Grey Nuns Residency in Montreal. Hear tales of ghostly nuns, unexplained lights, and the unsettling sounds of prayer from beyond the grave. We'll also uncover the legend of the St. Louis ghost train in Saskatchewan, a haunting phenomenon th...
