Coast Files

This week, Chantel takes us to Lake Simcoe - a seemingly peaceful lake, but with a seriously eerie reputation. From sightings of a mysterious cryptid known as “Igopogo” to waves of unexplained UFO activity, this episode dives into the strange, the unsettling, and the downright bizarre. Lake Simcoe might be one of Canada’s most underrated hotspots for the unexplained. But is something lurking benea...

This week on Coast Files , we’re diving into newly discovered shipwrecks that prove the past is still being uncovered. From a “ghost ship” found after nearly 140 years, to a vessel plagued by disaster, to a warship whose missing piece was only just located—these stories reveal how the ocean is still giving up its secrets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a warm July night in 1995, Joanne Dickson—a devoted mother of two known for her vibrant spirit—stepped out in downtown Edmonton for a well-deserved night with friends. After visiting familiar spots like the Purple Onion and the Commercial Hotel, Joanne was last seen in the early hours of the morning, leaving with a man who called himself “Rob.” By the next day, she hadn’t returned home, and wit...

In this chilling episode of Coast Files, we dive into one of Canada's most haunting mysteries. In March 1995, six teenage boys vanished after leaving a party in Pickering, Ontario, with plans to take a boat out onto Lake Ontario, but they were never seen again. With only grainy surveillance footage, a missing boat, and more questions than answers, the case quickly went cold. Did the boys fall vict...

In 1997, a rhythmic, low-frequency signal nicknamed "The Mariana Pulse" began emanating from the deepest point on Earth, baffling scientists with its eerie regularity. Join us as we explore the terrifying theoretical limits of deep-sea biology and the recently surfaced ROV footage that suggests something massive is moving in the darkness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

Hawaiʻi — a chain of volcanic islands in the middle of the Pacific… once home to a powerful, independent kingdom. Before it became the 50th U.S. state, Hawaiʻi was ruled by chiefs, unified by a warrior king, and transformed by outsiders who arrived with religion, disease, and ambition. Within a century, a thriving Indigenous culture was nearly erased, its monarchy overthrown in a coup backed by fo...

In 1857, a ship carrying an unimaginable fortune vanished in a violent storm off the Atlantic coast. The loss shocked the nation and sent millions in gold to the bottom of the ocean. This story didn’t end with the wreck. More than a century later, the discovery of the SS Central America, known as the Ship of Gold, would ignite a modern-day treasure hunt filled with legal battles, missing gold, and...

In this special two-year anniversary episode, Chantel, Lindsay, and Meghan celebrate Coast Files with a collection of wild listener stories and unforgettable moments. From a rollercoaster operator who nearly launched riders with unlocked harnesses to a terrifying encounter with a polar bear in the Canadian wilderness, these real-life stories prove that truth is often stranger than fiction. Join us...

Beneath the turquoise surface of Banff’s most famous lake lies a resort town frozen in time and a ghost car that shouldn't exist. Beyond the man-made ruins, an ancient heartbeat still thumps from the depths—proving that some things were never meant to be submerged. Join us this week as Chantel guides us through the haunting history of Lake Minnewanka. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

In 2004 Merrian Carver would board a Celebrity Cruise ship called Mercury and head to Alaska for a week of adventure - only that didn’t happen. Merrian would not be seen again after one day. What would follow would be maddening behaviour from the cruise line, suspicious actions from the ones in charge, and more questions than answers. Listen in as we try to figure out what happened to Merrian Carv...

In the remote waters of the Bay of Bengal sits North Sentinel Island—home to the Sentinelese, a tribe that has resisted all contact with the outside world for thousands of years. Despite strict protection laws and deadly warnings, explorers, missionaries, and thrill-seekers have repeatedly attempted to reach the island, often with deadly consequences. This episode of Coast Files examines colonial...

In this episode, Chantel tells us an unbelievable true story that starts with a missing Soviet submarine and quickly turns into a high-stakes, top-secret mission with cutting-edge technology, and one very unexpected billionaire. With spy ships circling, tensions rising, and a race against time to reach the bottom of the ocean, this story will have you on the edge of your seat! Hosted on Acast. See...

In this special anniversary episode, Chantel, Lindsay, and Meghan celebrate a huge milestone by testing each other’s memories, revisiting some of the wildest stories from the archives, and blurring the line between fact and fiction. Play along at home with our Were You Listening? trivia, then put your instincts to the test with Real or Reel . This episode is part celebration, part chaos, and 100%...

Canada is known for being safe—especially when it comes to gun violence. That’s why what happened in Moncton, New Brunswick in June 2014 shook the country to its core. On a warm summer evening, a heavily armed man dressed head-to-toe in camouflage walked out of a trailer park and into the woods. Within an hour, three RCMP officers would be dead, two more wounded, and an entire city placed under lo...

Sweaty sailors, secret codes, and a submarine that refused to sink. Join us as we unravel the wild true story of U-505—the risky mission that brought it back from the depths, helped change the course of WWII, and left it in one very unexpected place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Chantel tackles one of the ocean’s most misunderstood creatures: dolphins. From their surprising evolutionary origins to the wildly diverse, intelligent, and sometimes bizarre, species found in oceans and rivers around the world, the episode explores the good, the bad, and the truly unhinged sides of dolphin behavior. We wrap it up with a shocking Cold War–era experiment involving NASA...

In 1816, the French frigate La Méduse ran aground off the coast of West Africa after its wildly unqualified captain ignored experienced sailors and common sense. When lifeboats proved scarce, the elite sailed away—leaving 146 men and one woman behind on a makeshift raft built for cargo, not humans. What followed was nearly two weeks of starvation, violence, madness, and cannibalism on the open sea...

For this special New Year's Eve episode, the ladies have a fun trivia challenge all about the moon! Inspired by a recent case involving high tides - a lunar phenomenon, we discovered we may not know as much about our moon as we thought! Join us as we change that and welcome in 2026! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Lindsay tells us the incredible story of the Ship of Miracles, the SS Meredith Victory. During the Korean War, the brutal battle of the Chosin Reservoir left thousands of civilians stranded. The SS Meredith Victory and its crew did the impossible, loading the ship well beyond its capacity and delivering a true Christmas Miracle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

In this episode, Lindsay tells the story of the Christmas Tree Ship, a schooner named the Rouse Simmons . Known for bringing thousands of Christmas trees from Michigan to Chicago, the ship’s captain, Herman Schuenemann, affectionately called “Captain Santa” became a beloved figure for his generosity and holiday spirit. In November 1912, the ship vanished during a violent Great Lakes storm, never r...

In this episode, Chantel takes us on a whirlwind tour of strange and fascinating natural phenomena from around the world. From Argentina’s mysterious rotating “Eye” island, to Venezuela’s nightly Catatumbo lightning storms, to Peru’s deadly boiling river, and finally Minnesota’s baffling Devil’s Kettle waterfall, the team explores how intense and beautiful nature can be. Hosted on Acast. See acast...

We're kicking off December with a deep dive into eerie urban legends from Ontario to Connecticut. Megan explores the chilling stories behind Niagara’s Screaming Tunnel and the notoriously haunted Blue Ghost Tunnel, where tragic history and whispered tales blend into something terrifying. Lindsay takes us to Mystic Bay, home of the bizarre and terrifying Pigman — a cryptid wrapped in rumor, folklor...

Happy American Thanksgiving! We’re so grateful for every one of our listeners who tune in, share our episodes, and support us. Your enthusiasm keeps us inspired week after week. And a very special thank-you to those who have donated over the past year on Ko-Fi—your generosity means the world to us and helps keep this show going, and we want to take this opportunity to give you a personal shout-out...

This week, Meghan takes us into the eerie history and chilling legend of Scotland’s Glamis Castle—one of the most storied and allegedly haunted castles in the country. From the ghostly page boy and the cursed Earl who gambled with the devil, to the serene Lady in White believed to be Janet Douglas, the castle’s past is as haunting as it is fascinating. If you weren't quite ready to say goodbye to...

This week, we start with some interesting facts about tides. Then Lindsay shares a true story where the tide plays a crucial role in stopping a group of criminals determined to steal one of the most valuable diamonds in the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.