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- Quesnel, B.C. Out of the way in interior British Columbia is the Quesnel and District Museum and Archives, home to an infamous toy doll named Mandy, who looks quite sweet and innocent but has a much more ominous past.
- Banff, Alta. Arguably one of Alberta’s most well-known ghostly haunts is The Fairmont Banff Springs, a luxurious, castle-like hotel nestled in the mountains of Banff National Park.
- Saskatoon, Sask. The historic Marr Residence in Saskatoon is the oldest house still standing on its original site in Saskatoon. Built in 1884, it served as a field hospital during the Riel Rebellion and, now, serves as an exhibit dedicated to sharing the story of the province’s early relationship between First Nations people and settlers.
- Portage la Prairie, Man. The Delta Marsh Field Station and Mallard Lodge, located on the shores of Lake Manitoba and at one time a part of the University of Manitoba campus, is sure to send shivers down your spine.
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- The Most Haunted Places in Canada. Tranquille Sanatorium. Kamloops, B.C. The foreboding ruins of the sprawling Tranquille Sanatorium outside Kamloops, B.C., are straight out of a nightmare.
- Craigdarroch Castle. Victoria, B.C. Built in the 1890s for coal miner Robert Dunsmuir and his family, this Victorian-era mansion has since become one of most haunted places in Canada.
- Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Banff, Alberta. Thought the Bates Motel in Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho or the Overlook Hotel in Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining were scary accommodations?
- Keg Mansion. Toronto, Ontario. Today, it’s one of many locations of the Keg steakhouse franchise, but the legendary Keg Mansion on Jarvis Street in Toronto was once the private residence of industrialist Hart Massey and his family.
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While much of our history is relatively new, here in Canada, compared to places like England, Italy, and many other places around the world, it just means you don’t have to go too far back to find ghost stories in Ontario. And while I’m no expert on ghostly happenings, I have been on my fair share of ghost walks and tours on my travels. Many of the...
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Of course, you won’t be surprised to find a list of places in Simcoe County that are haunted. I’m always on the hunt for places near me that are home to ghosts. And while this is not an extensive list, here are a few of my favourites.
Woodchester House
In the charming small town of Bracebridgeyou’ll find one of the most unusual buildings in Ontario. The Woodchester House is one of eighteen octagonal houses in the province. It’s also one of the oldest and largest. Built back in 1882, it is also known as The Bird House, since for three generations of the Bird family lived here. The building is haunted by two members of the Bird family along with a few other visitors. The original owner, Henry J. Bird and his daughter still appear to call the...
Gravenhurst Opera House
One of the top places to go in Muskokais Gravenhurst. There’s a ton of things to do, including going to the theatre. The Gravenhurst Opera House is located along the picturesque Muskoka Road of downtown and was built in 1901. Along with its rich history comes a ghost. The ghost’s name is Ben, and is a former lighting operator at the theatre who sadly fell to his death from the catwalk above. His ghost has been said to cause an assortment of poltergeist activity including, light glitches, foot...
Canoe Lake
One of my favourite artists is Tom Thomson, the man who inspired the Group of Seven, and while he wasn’t a member, is still considered one of them. He was an avid outdoorsman, along with an incredible landscape painter. Tom spent a lot of time in Muskoka and paddling in Algonquin Park. But his death is one of the greatest mysteries in Ontario. As the story goes, Thomson was on a canoe trip in Algonquin Park where his upturned canoe was found on Canoe Lake without any sight of him or his body....
Belfountain Conservation Area
If you’re looking for a great place to hike in Ontarioin the fall then head to Belfountain Conservation Area. Located in the charming small village of Belfountain, this park has scenic hiking trails, like the Bruce Trail, a thundering waterfall, and a few ghosts. While I haven’t heard nor seen of any while hiking in Belfountain Conservation Area, I dare you to have a try. The park is said to be haunted by ghosts that have been heard screaming ‘Help!’ into the night.
Bronte Creek Provincial Park
Another haunted park in Ontario is the Bronte Creek Provincial Park in Oakville. Covering 6.4 square km, Bronte Creek Park is full of things to do, from camping to hiking. And don’t forget ghost chasing! If you’re looking for haunted camping in Ontario, then book a spot at Bronte Creek. Within the park is a charming Victorian era home, the Spruce Lane Farmhouse, which is reported to be haunted by former residents. Guests and staff say they have heard everything from footsteps to the laughter...
Trowbridge Falls
Located just north of Thunder Bayyou’ll find Trowbridge Falls. This park and campground is home to a wide range of ghosts. There’s a shapeshifter that morphs from animal to human and back, a woman in white that appears to float across the grass, and phantom runners that have been known to push people on the trails. But one of the most terrifying ghosts is known as the “undertaker”. He frightens people in their cars by banging on the sides and leering in the windows.
Another city that is teeming with spooky places is Hamilton. Here you’ll find everything from ghostly ruins to haunted waterfalls.
Every time I visit Stratford I hear of a new haunted place or ghost story. And if you’re looking for charming places to visit, that is also home to spirits from beyond the grave, then add Stratford to your haunted Ontario bucket list! They even have an amazing ghost walk!
Fort Henry National Historic Site
Perched atop a cliff at the end of Lake Ontario and the beginning of the St. Lawrence River in Kingston, is another of Ontario’s haunted forts. While the original fort was built during the War of 1812 the current Fort Henry is from 1830. As with any place where people fought and died there are rumors of ghosts and strange happenings lingering around Fort Henry. Staff and visitors have heard footsteps, seen doors shut themselves, and even witnessed a man in blue that wanders the fort at night....
Skeleton Park
There’s an unassuming park in Kingston that just may surprise you. McBurney Park, otherwise known as Skeleton Park, was built back in 1809 and quickly filled with bodies due to various epidemics. It then fell into disrepair. And less than 100 years after it opened it was turned into the park you see today, with grass, towering trees, and random stone gravestones peeking up from the ground. But not all the bodies were removed. And it’s thought to still be home to thousands of bodies.
Rockwood Insane Asylum
Built on the backs of prisoners in the mid-1800s, the Rockwood Asylum is definitely one of the creepiest places in Ontario. This now abandoned building, which should be noted is pretty well under surveillance in case to think of breaking in be warned, was once home to the criminally insane. The facility was in use until it closed in 2000, after nearly 150 years. And it is now an empty shell of itself. Among other strange things, there is supposedly a ghost of a doctor who was murdered by a pa...
Drummond Hill Cemetery
Years ago I did a walking tour of another haunted graveyard in Niagara-On-the-Lake and I remember them mentioning the Drummond Hill Cemetery too. Located in Niagara Falls, the Drummond Hill Cemetery is a National Heritage Site and considered one of Canada’s most historic cemeteries. It is here that the Battle of Lundy’s Lane took place and is also home to Laura Secord’s burial site. And if you dare to wander through the Drummond Hill Cemetery on a walking touror on your own be warry of the ap...
Fort George
Another of Niagara’s most haunted places is Fort George. Located in what is said to be Canada’s most haunted town, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Fort George has seen countless deaths. One of the most popular sightings is a young woman that is known as “The Woman in the Mirror” and haunts the officers’ quarters. Another reoccurring sighting in the officers’ quarters is of two red uniformed men. If you want to check out one of Niagara’s ghost tours visit their website here.
Screaming Tunnel
Between Niagara Falls and St. Catherines you’ll find an eerie tunnel that has been a favourite for ghost hunters and enthusiasts alike. It’s called the Screaming Tunnel. Built in the early 1800s, the tunnel is 125 feet long and 16 feet in height. And while there are varying stories behind the young girl that haunts the tunnel it’s thought that after she escaped a burning building nearby with her clothes alight she ended up dying within the confines of the tunnel. And legend has it that if you...
There are a ton of hotels in Ontario that are haunted. Probably far more than you want to know! But if you’re looking for haunted hotels in Ontariothat are fit to stay a night, if you dare, then here are a few of the top ones.
Explore over 50 spooky locations in Ontario, from historic buildings to graveyards, with ghost stories and tours. Whether you're looking for Halloween thrills or ghost hunting adventures, this guide has you covered.
Oct 18, 2019 · Whether you're afraid of the supernatural and want to keep far away or you're an amateur ghost hunter who want to get up close, you need to know Canada's most haunted spots.
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Mar 22, 2023 · Columbus Ohio is a town which is full of haunted locations that can provide you with all of the bone-chilling entertainment that you could ever ask for! It is more or less littered with ghosts, spirits and strange paranormal activity.
