Haunted Canada: Ghost stories and the unexplained

There's a Pioneer Village in Pickering, Ontario, where 19 heritage buildings stand frozen in time. But according to staff who work there after dark, the people who once lived in these homes may never have truly left. In this episode of Haunted Canada, we speak with heritage programmer Ali Crone about the strange encounters inside Pickering Museum Village — from disembodied voices calling out names...

There’s an old stone house that has stood at the center of the historic town of Perth, Ontario,  for nearly two hundred years. But according to staff and locals, the house may not be empty when the doors are locked and the visitors go home. In this episode of Haunted Canada, Nadine Bailey speaks with local historian Susan Code about the strange and well-documented encounters inside Matheson House...

On the edge of the Bay of Fundy, in Dorchester, New Brunswick there’s a bed and breakfast that was once a jail. In this episode of Haunted Canada, we explore the chilling history of the Dorchester jail with owners Bill Steele and Natasha Marsh who share with us the strange activity reported by guests and staff alike—from phantom knocks and unseen touches to figures seen peering out from empty cell...

In a riverside community in southwestern  British Columbia, stands a building with over a century of history. It’s now home to the Pitt Meadows Museum. But according to staff, the stories inside may not belong only to the past. In this episode we explore reports of a shadowy figure, unexplained footsteps, mysterious voices, and other unexplained phenomena with museum manager-curator Keagan Nagy. C...

Set in the foothills of southwestern Alberta, Kootenai Brown Historical Park in Pincher Creek is a living history museum made up of more than thirty preserved buildings that reflect life on the prairie frontier. In this episode, we explore the unexplained experiences reported throughout the village — from sudden cold spots and shadowy figures in windows to voices heard inside empty buildings and s...

Step inside the historic Dalnavert Museum in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and you may discover that history isn’t the only thing that lingers within its walls. Once the Victorian home of Sir Hugh John Macdonald, the mansion has long been the site of strange encounters reported by staff and volunteers. Museum volunteer Inés Bonacossa, shares her personal experiences with unexplained presences inside the hou...

Explore the mysteries of Lang Pioneer Village Museum, Where history and the Paranormal seem to walk hand in hand.  From unexplained footsteps echoing through historic buildings to a baffling boombox that began playing with no electricity or batteries, staff have experienced moments they still can't explain.  Elizabeth King the Operations Manager and Hailey Doughty, Operations coordinator share chi...

Explore Fort La Reine in Portage la Prairie, where history and the paranormal collide. From the creaking floorboards of century old homes to the eerie sites and sounds that haunt Burton’s House.  Emma Ens-MacIver, the Museum's director, shares her first-hand experiences with the unexplained.   Join us as we uncover the ghosts, legends, and lingering spirits that bring Manitoba's past to life. Gues...

When rising Canadian musician Millie Shadget — known to fans as Irish Millie — was just four years old, she began seeing two children in her bedroom at night. She vividly remembers a little boy and a little girl but they weren’t imaginary friends, and she remembers them to this day.  As her parents struggled to understand why she wouldn’t sleep, Millie revealed the reason: her nighttime visitors o...

It's one of Calgary's most elegant restaurants but up stairs in the attic, something still wanders around.  Built in 1906 for Captain Richard Burton Deane, the historic Deane house has witnessed widowhood, suicide, murder, and decades of whispered rumors. In this episode, manager Ricardo Albino shares firsthand experiences from inside the house from unexplained tobacco smoke to phantom footsteps a...

On the shores of Lake Couchiching you’ll find the Leacock Museum National Historic Site which looks peaceful by day, but can be unsettling by night. In this episode of Haunted Canada, Nadine Bailey shares the stories from visitors and staff that have reported phantom footsteps, moving doors, and an eerie sense of being watched inside the former home of Stephen Leacock, one of Canada’s most celebra...

Discover the haunted history of Halifax’s most iconic landmark, Citadel Hill. From centuries of military life to ghostly encounters reported by staff and visitors, this episode explores the spirits that still linger in the fortress’s halls, barracks, and hidden chambers. With insights from historian Craig Baird and Citadel Hill’s Hal Thompson, we uncover the eerie stories, chilling footsteps, and...

In 1874 Toronto, a séance meant to contact the dead ended in tragedy. When a man named John Saunders witnesses a glowing spirit during a private sitting, a dangerous deception turns fatal. As newspapers label the incident The Fatal Séance, fear spreads through Toronto’s Victorian society. This episode uncovers a true story behind one of Canada's earliest séance related deaths and the dark cost of...

Step inside the walls of the former Kings County Courthouse where justice was once served and secrets may still linger.  Built in 1903, this imposing building witnessed decades of trials, verdicts, and human drama in the heart of Kentville, Nova Scotia.  From stern judges and anxious defendants to prisoners who may never have truly left. Today we explore chilling reports of unexplained footsteps,...

Perched on the shores of Lake Rosseau in Muskoka, Ontario lies a resort that dates back to the 1860’s. Today it is considered one of the most haunted resorts in Ontario.  From unexplained footsteps echoing through empty hallways to apparitions said to linger from a devastating fire, this grand hotel holds more than a century of secrets. In this episode, we explore the chilling history and eyewitne...

In this episode, we step inside one of Nova Scotia’s most storied homes to we uncover the ghostly legends said to linger at the Uniacke Estate Museum. The grand 19th-century home is steeped in power, wealth, and whispered secrets. From unexplained footsteps echoing through empty halls to shadowy figures glimpsed near the grand staircase, staff and visitors alike have reported encounters that defy...

Hidden in the quiet village of Wotton-under-Edge stands one of England’s most infamous buildings: The Ancient Ram Inn. This former inn dates back to the 12th century, and has earned a reputation as one of the most haunted places in the country. In this episode, we explore the Ram Inn’s long and unsettling history, from ancient rituals beneath its floors to stories of unexplained voices, shadowy fi...

The 1990s were loaded with great holiday movies. From Home Alone to A Nightmare before Christmas there was something for everyone. In this episode of History of the 90s we look back at five Christmas classics that have stood the test of time. Show Info: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@that90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠90s@curiouscast.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠90spodcast⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Whispers echo through the halls of this 1840 resort and not every footstep belongs to the living. The Briars Resort and Spa in Georgina, Ontario is a beautiful location for a Christmas getaway and a perfect place to savour what the season has to offer. It is also a fabulous go-to destination if you wish to experience unexplained phenomena or to perhaps see a ghost or two. Support the Show: Donate:...

The Château Frontenac offers splendid views of the river and being inside feels like stepping back in time. But ever since it was built in 1893, there have been reports of reporting paranormal sightings. Some guests have even woken up to spectral visitors in the middle of the night, while others have seen the 17th-century Governor General wandering the hallways dressed in period attire. This is wh...

In the late 1800's, the community of Commanda sprang up as a way station along the Old Nipissing Road, one of the last routes built to entice immigrants to Ontario's near north. In 1885 by James and Elizabeth Arthurs, built a store strategically located on the Rosseau-Nipissing Road. During the boom years of settlement in the Southern Canadian Shield, the Commanda General Store served as an import...

Nestled along the Rideau Canal between the Chateau Laurier and Parliament Hill is another haunted hotbed, the Bytown Museum. First constructed in 1827, the building that houses the museum is the oldest remaining stone building in Ottawa. One of the more prominent reported ghosts in the building is former supply manager Duncan McNab, who worked during the construction of the canal. Staff and visito...

Vernon's historic Towne Theatre is said to be the most haunted building in the city with tales of paranormal happenings dating back decades. Built in 1929, the Towne started out as a ballroom before becoming a theatre in 1938. Since then, there have been tales of strange happenings at the downtown theatre. Support the Show: Donate:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ buymeacoffee.com/hauntedcanadapodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate: ...

Strathcona County Museum and Archives is located in the first fire hall of the County, erected in 1959. The RCMP moved in eight years later and shared the building until 1975 . The museum and exhibits opened in 1997, and by 2001 there were reported sightings of a 'friendly', but prankster ghost. Many believe it's the spirit of a former RCMP guard and a prisoner that linger from beyond. Support the...

Located in Drumheller Alberta, The Johnston House was initially built in 1885 by Dr. Robert Johnson and was occupied by the family. In 1935, at 45, Dr. Johnson met his untimely demise when a hunting rifle discharged while packing it for a hunting trip. However, his presence and that of his daughter, who passed a few years after her father’s death, can be felt throughout today’s home. Support the S...