Living in a haunted home means getting used to the unexplained. Lights frequently flicker on and off. Small objects often migrate to new spots on their own. As shown by this ghost submission.
There’s a constant, undeniable sensation of being watched. As if an invisible observer is following moves from the dark corners of the room.
Standing on Stuart Street since the 1860s, Hamilton’s Custom House is one of the city’s most historic landmarks. Originally overlooking a shoreline, it has lived many lives, like tax office, school, the famous Naples Macaroni Factory, and its current role as the amazing Workers Arts and Heritage Centre.
But beyond its ‘blue-collar’ history lies a ghostly reputation. Home to The Dark Lady, a legendary figure considered one of Canada’s oldest known ghosts.
Is she still there? This article attempts to prove that she is!
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Stratford (Ontario) is a city made famous by the stage. But before it was a destination for theatre-lovers, it was a small settlement carved out the historic, prosperous Huron Tract.
A city with beautiful historic structures has a rich past. Here’s how the Stratford started, through industry and theatre, leading to the many ghosts who remain.
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Whitehern Mansion in Downtown Hamilton is nestled behind the modern architecture of Hamilton City Hall. Serving as a time capsule for one of the city’s most influential families.
Starting with Dr. Calvin McQuesten and leading to the tragic end of his son, Isaac. And a return to glory with the reason this house remains today.
And the rise of ghostly encounters through attempted containment. Featuring the experience by a worker named Jennifer. Leading us to believe the family remains and are grateful.
Born in 1787 to an elite family in New Orleans. Madame Laurie (Marie Delphine Macarty) grew up around wealth and the tension of slavery in the South. Her life punctuated by the deaths of her first two husbands.
In 1834, the truth was exposed. A fire brough authorities and neighbors into the attic to discover a gruesome scene.
This is the story of Madame LaLaurie & her haunted mansion.
From skeptic to believer, this is my journey into the paranormal. Leading to an extreme experience in the old HH Mystical Shop. Within the historic Stone Terrace on James Street in Hamilton.
Centered around a stern resident ghost named Elizabeth. And a late-night Ouija session which spiraled out of control.
The experience serves as a profound lesson in “spiritual manipulation”. Where external entities can trigger feelings of deep anxiety in the living.
Nestled in a remote corner of Ontario, in the long grass of the West Bentinck Cemetery, lies a mystery. It is a place that feels like the “middle of nowhere”. But for those familiar with the history, the names Lamlash and Rutherford feel like a forgotten piece of Scotland transport into Canada.
For years, one grave has stood apart from the rest. Literally, perched lonely on a hill.
It belongs to Isabella Rutherford, but to the locals, she is known by a legendary name … Mary Rutherford, the Witch of West Grey.
Toronto! The largest city in Canada has some of the deepest and most visceral history. Everyone talks about the buildings alongside some dry, general facts.
But very few shine a light on the haunted!
That’s the goal of this article. With updates as more locations are added. With history, stories, and map links. So, you can take in the haunted side of Toronto.
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The Watcher is a fascinating and eerie local legend in Canada’s Most Haunted Town, Niagara-on-the-Lake. A picturesque place known for historic charm and folklore.
But this legend is different. Talks about a mysterious blue orb. Seen over the generations and only at night. Often through the streets, but most notably around the current Post Office across from the Grocery Store.
This orb is said to flicker and drift through the air, catching the attention of very few witnesses. Maybe it wants to stay hidden.