Haunted Canada: Ghost stories and the unexplained

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. Support the Show: Donate:⁠⁠ buymeacoffee.com/hauntedcanadapodcast⁠⁠ Donate: ⁠⁠Click Donate⁠⁠  to...

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...

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...

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 upst...

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 ea...

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 adapt...

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. Support the Show...

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...

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 takin...

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 N...

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 Sup...

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 On...

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....

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...

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 th...

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...

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 H...

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 wa...

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...

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 t...

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...

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 dre...

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 t...

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 Brit...

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 R...