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The regular ferry service to Vesuvius Bay crosses Stuart Channel, which is home to a boisterous population of sea lions and the occasional pod of migrating orcas. The sound of what seemed to be a wailing woman would be [], ADVERTISEMENT For some motorists, nighttime driving, with unlit roads and concealed corners, can be frightening. Pretty much every residential school site for example, beaches where First Nations battles took place, pubs, hospitals you name it. Would love to hear what you know about the haunting, and if youve had a personal experience there as well? Ive been to Coal Harbour but dont think I ever went to the school property. Here are four of the pictures that Steven took of Butter Church mentioned as part of the Mt. Globe Hotel, NanaimoPrevious business staff had seen the apparition of a woman in an old-fashioned dress gliding down the stairs, or in the kitchen. Embalming fluid and formaldehyde? In the summer of 2014 I was walking home from a buddys place at about 9PM. She was a kid when this happened to her as well. My brother found a skull at our place by the spit in Comox and for a number of years the skull sat on a desk in the living room. Max and I were outside playing and Jessica and Diane were inside listening to Duran Duran (it was the mid 80's. Would you be willing to share wether or not it took place on Vancouver Island? Thank you Catherine for the information! I havent actually. Cuckoos patio on a warm summer evening is probably one of my favourite places to eat on the island. Author seems to be taking from actual sites and folklore though. If theres ever been a place where all types of paranormal activity occurs, then this has gotta be it! I worked at the Calico Teahouse for about two years. When I was 20 I delivered Pizza there oddly enough. Seven ghosts are known to roam this 20,000 square foot, 30-room structure. I cant find a current web page for Hill or Angus. Part of your story sent chills up and down my spine; the part about the lightning. Massacres were very common, unfortunately, and there are stories of spirits attached to some of these places for sure. There is a house on Pine st., Chemainus that I used to live in, that apparently was where an acquaintances uncle killed himself. I could hear footsteps upstairs when no one was there and the tvs turned on and off all the time. Thats when she was describing the plate in the wall. One is the male blue grouse, which blows air in and out of his chest sacs to attract a mate, during the spring day light hours. Mount Tzouhalem, Duncan An apparition of a First Nations warrior has been reported, believed to be Chief Tzouhalem (forum). And as we stood there looking at it, doors started slamming upstairs and loud thumps on the upstairs floor. Your email address will not be published. I wanted to know a bit more about the history of our new home and its town, and happened to pick up a book on Sproat Lake Sproat Lake Reflections and read about how east coast tribes would raid the Hupacasath band at their fishing and hunting sites. Henry Croft in 1891 England & Wales Census. Really makes a person scratch their head. It is a large forested area that is encompassed between Lake Trail Road, Comox Lake Road, and the Inland Island Hwy. SK Haunted Victorian Mansion Do you believe in ghosts? I would also suggest that she stays away from the water when shes playing with him if youre not around but Im sure kids that young are always monitored swimming these days. Maps show no listing for a lee la lynn road anywhere. 2 other young girls were taken as well. Nothing was automatic back then!! Sandwick Manor, Courtenay(heritage site) Apparition was believed to have been Aunt Anna Duncan who had passed away in 1927. Id be curious to learn what you know in more detail because it would be interesting to find out the story is more widespread than I thought. Thanks Dave! I think I know the place your talking about; Ive heard stories about the church with the upside down cross. Lol. Furthermore, the Siwash Hill entities may actually have been two separate spirits. When I interviewed Chief James Swan he told me a story about a man following the thunderbird into a cave and seeing a man come out of his chest link. If youre looking for local areas that might be haunted I actually have leads on a couple in your area that Ive kept off the list. That is very interesting and a bit scary, about the influences spirit children have on ours (as well as adult spirits im sure). Rating: 4 (806 Rating) Highest rating: 5. A good hour drive away. The only way I can describe it is as if there was 10 people all just wrecking the house simultaneously while we just stood in the living room. Other than what appears above. He invariably gave liberal support and encouragement to any undertaking directed at the fuller development of the Provinces mineral and other resources. Many buildings are haunted as is the graveyard. It is part of Jingle Pot road. He may have sensed a cougar, wolf or bear you werent aware of as well? There were several different experiences that my friend and I had individually and jointly experienced. Wish I could say the same about my memory, drac castle, i remember rumors of that place growing up as a kid in campbell river. As soon as he got outside his flashlight turned back on. We also had an injured hen that we kept in a kennel beside the woodstove inside the house. At a later date he resumed the practice of his profession of mining engineer in a consulting capacity. My friends dad is an ex military guy and was visibly freaked out by the experience. Log in to follow creators, like videos, and view comments. I have no proof of anything, but I swear to anyone who reads this I am not lying and Im terrified of these happenings. 33 8 November 2022, 7:30 p.m. His coffin was carried in a procession from his home in Charles Street (now Phoenix Road), and Henry's medals and famous pearly hat was placed on top. Do you know anything about exorcisms? Hi Luke, there have been a number of reports of black cougars across North America but this is the first Ive heard from Vancouver Island. On his way out he seen the shoulder of something walking behind the outhouse, the top of the door jam from inside the house prevented him from seeing the head. Multiple witnesses claim to have seen or experienced phenomena (more). I also asked it to possess me. I feel like the ghost child, by wanting your daughter to find him, may be that he wants his body found so he can finally rest. It doesn't appear in any feeds, and anyone with a direct link to it will see a message like this one. Saw these on 2 different occasions about 8 months or more apart. Also as for seeing ghostly natives on tzouhalem I know for a fact that the natives dress in old clothes are winter and do rituals on the mountain and cant help but think people are seeing real people on the mountain and not ghosts. I think you call it Nanaimo Travel in your list (I assume) but I work at the Aldred House in Nanaimos Old City Quarter. Thank you for sharing these stories Kim! Thx Felicity. Many of us in my family have had lesser experiences as adults, but even as my nephew gets older, it seems like whatever he was experiencing is being forgotten. It was stationary at first looked just like a star. If you hear anything feel free to let us know as well! One time they went with a few girls and decided to freak them out so one of them hid under a sleeping bag in the back of the truck and when they got up there they all got out of the truck and the guy under the sleeping bag got in the drivers seat and started driving around and the girls were screaming LEAVE US ALONE, STOOOOOP IT and one almost had a total meltdown before my friends said it was someone in the car. I know it was a favourite area for certain rituals or like you say so the story goes but not sure what happens around there now. Hi Shanon, I am just in the middle of reading your book it is great so far! I got the the dog and the cats (was shredded like a head of lettuce while doing it) and got them in the room with us. I tell youI have never in my life been so in awe of anything> You know those electricity balls where you can see the currents? Id love to hear more about this, any details that come to mind. Also, why was everyone so chill when the lights went off?! Went by a while later and someone had again sat on the bed. Thats really shitty. Hi Kris thank you for your comment! The latch on her cage would often be found open and she would be standing on one leg (the other was rendered usless by an attack from a rooster) in the middle of the kitchen, or just looking out from the cage. The house had been sold a couple times, but no one really messed with some of the older structures. In 1929 Sam and Ada Matson resumed ownership until 1957 when Mount Adelaide was bequeathed to the Salvation Army, whereby it was torn down in 1959. *Spirits & Ghosts of Downtown Nanaimo by Donna Hill & Bruce Angus (2007) is an audio ghost tour of downtown Nanaimo. When I was walking around in the snow looking for cat prints it just seemed alive with pride; although it couldnt do anything to stop itself from aging. That would be interesting to know as well. The town was relocated to where it is because of the pollution. Thank you for letting me know about this I had not even realized it would be about Henry Croft! Unfortunately his plan did not work, and the other tribe invaded them ( 1856) and massacred all the woman and children (hence the name massacre island) Whats really trippy, is that when I asked my daughter about Kedeit, she said that he lives on the Island in front of our house, and usually says that we need to find him. There were two bedrooms on the upper floor and a sitting type area on the landing at the top of the stairs. One day during the summer, I was calling for her and couldnt hear her, so I looked around outside around the house (we have a wrap around balcony and yard) she was gone maybe 2 minutes, and my neighbour said that she was walking down his drive way (thats the way we walk down to the lake). Dr. Bindernagel has mentioned he has heard ape-like whooping sounds behind Comox Lake. However, there are two native creatures that make these sounds: both of them birds and I have encountered both species in this area. If youre interested, heres an older blog post about some of my earlier experiences. Is it possible Henry Croft owned multiple homes? Author: www.templelodge33.ca. Just before the planchette moved, they allegedly heard loud knocks on one of the castles windows. Catholics perform exorcisms if the events meet certain criteria. OBLIGATORY JUMP SCARE. I heard stories about the paper mill dam in Port Alberni from many people, since I was a little girl, the first person I knew that saw the ghost of the lady who walks on the water was my late sister, she was a teenager at the time that she told me about it, she was with a couple of my cousins at the dam in the early morning hours(3am) one summer and they were enjoying the warm evening air with a little dip in the river, my cousins had decided 2go 2the shore, they were done swimming but my sister wanted 2stay in the water a little bit longer(she was enjoying herself) so they waited on the shore 4her. Hi Shannon, I wondered if you heard of the show Haunted that had an episode about Crofton, BC and specifically the Croft Mansion. I think your talking about a pump house that pumps water into the pipeline for Harmac mill. Pachena Point, Bamfield (Ghost ship. It is a 45 minute drive to Port Alice from here and nothing but logging roads and lakes the whole way there so it is very dark at night .Blah Blah BlahOn the way home it was really dark but in the trees I could see a really bright white light. Thank you in advance for any information. How long ago did you work there? Interestingly, theres also a First Nation story from Alert Bay that was recorded by Boas in 1895 that sounds like a UFO account as well: A man who flew from above the sky visited them, and his house stood on stilts in the water. There have been UFO claims on the island for a long time. Have no dates sorry. Henry sets out for revenge. I was fortunate enough to help the museum with some of their research. Hi Kyra, It sounds like your perspective leans heavily towards New Age. I will watch the episode in the near future and if I come across anything I will post another answer to your comment. Do you know if there are any theories as to who she is or what the story regarding her baby might be about? Quite interesting as I grew up on the Island and Cameron Lake has always held a special aura for me. Also an addition to Mt zhaulem. One night a few friends and I played ouija board, and asked it to appear. After a few years he sold his interests in the mill and moved to Victoria, where he made his home the rest of his life. It scared the crap out of her, and seemed huge to her. Dracs Castle is the ruins of No. Still just yeah I knew, ohhh that was bad. Why in Pete's sake would any town ever let/make the family clean up the accident scene of the childhood friend? I dont live in the area now, but it was my favourite spot on the island. Lots of videos have hit the news too. There is an old graveyard behind the pulp mill from the late 1800s and early 1900s. Scary Places. Would love to live in Mr Fords old house. (We had a big talk about not leaving our property with ANYONE, unless she has permission too). There is a discussion on Nanaimo Information about this particular stretch of road. One resident disappeared from his cabin and never found, i liveed here when that happened , like ufo came and he was gone, everything in his place in order. I just wanted to say that I am thrilled to see am web page dedicated to this! There are claims that the previous owners left suddenly, abandoning all of their possessions including a car. Content copyrighted 2015 - 2022 Ethereal Productions Limited unless otherwise stated. Hope youre having a great weekend. Hope youre doing well! He moved to Canada in 1883 and became involved in logging, purchasing the sawmill in Chemainus. If you ever get a chance to ask more about this or remember any more details please feel free to share. He moved to Canada in 1883 and became involved in logging, purchasing the sawmill in Chemainus. What. I watched the video again. I used to hear her talking to someone a lot more than recently, but used to say that he told her to go look for him. Thanks again. While youre right there are wolves on Vancouver Island their range is nowhere near Nanaimo usually. Well to be honest it is a real bad peeve of mine lol and I like you and your article as well. If this happened to me however, I would tell myself the TV incident happened too young to take seriously. Once staff arrived I asked each one hey you place a trick on me this am? And all said no, just arrived. Its a show that is called Haunted (only) on Netflix. I worked in the main market. It happened just a few kms down the road, and he had the car on a flat deck when he came home (not knowing it was my sister's friends who were involved.) Thanks for sharing your account again Anthony! Never to be seen again. If youre living in Nanaimo, the museum has a tour during the Halloween season which includes a few of these sites. Heard of bigfoot sittings on protection island; but, not on Newcastle campers have heard tree knocking and branch breaking. The family home was at Chemainus for a few years, and in 1889 the present residence, Mount Adelaide, at West Bay. Would have liked to be there when there were less for sure. My mother was the janitor at Stanley Gordon, and when I was a kid Id be there in the library upstairs, and I swear Id hear things in there, especially the computer room section! And the story about the banjo man singing?They boarded up a possible murder scene like nothing and then boinked right after finding it? Dont usually watch any of the TV shows, but Dr. Bindernagel who Ive written a post about speaks about this area as well. You wouldnt catch me handling those things in fear of some sort of curse! The one we rented was the original house. His last night alive was spent in the Bastion (see next entry). Also there is a sasquach in Bowser that the locals call old CeceCecil and the Cumberland forest area has been listed as one of the biggest hot spots for sasquach. Nanaimo has such rich ghost lore but unlike Victoria where people embrace it a lot is swept under the rug so to speak. Said he saw what was either a very elderly lady or little girl in a nightgown, standing at the foot of my bed looking at me. During last years Lantern Tour, the program director for the Nanaimo museum shared a personal experience she had in the lounge. have gone out there a few times and it is so surreal you almost want to whisper so as not to disturb this quiet resting place. Thanks for sharing. She was dressed differently, but the colours were very bright. On Wednesday, May 3, that year, the Hull Daily Mail headlines screamed "A ghost! Stuck-Up Steve tricks Henry into thinking the top floor bedroom in his mansion is haunted. I thought of your comment so thought Id share. Picture three. 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