Whether you’re an amateur ghost hunter, like to freak yourself out, or are searching for a spine-chilling adventure, check out these ten spooky places across Canada you can visit to get in the Halloween spirit.
Keg Mansion – Toronto, ON
Indulge in a sirloin and slice of Billy Miner Pie with a side of ghostly tales at the Keg Mansion. While the mansion is currently a restaurant, it was the home of the Massey family in the early 1900s. Reports of what exactly happened to the family differ, but these days, more than a few Keg diners have reported seeing the ghost of the family maid.
Firkins House – Fort Edmonton Park, Alberta
Firkins House in Fort Edmonton Park, Alberta, is the former home of a dentist and his family. It has an interesting history—and three ghosts. It now operates as a historic site, showcasing the beauty of a well-preserved landmark home. If you visit, you can see one of the ghosts that appear: a little boy, a floating woman in a white dress, or the ghost of a ventriloquist’s dummy.
Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel – Banff, Alberta
If you’re looking for an eerie stay, Bates Motel has nothing on the Fairmont. Considered one of the most haunted places in Canada, the hotel’s weird and tragic history and reports of ghost sightings are not hidden by its picturesque scenic views.
Baie des Chaleurs, New Brunswick
Most people think only buildings and structures can be haunted, but Baie des Chaleurs challenges that. Supposedly, a ship belonging to a Portuguese captain was set ablaze. As the sailors aboard were lost to the icy waters, they all swore to haunt the bay for 1,000 years. Locals have seen a flaming ship floating in the bay (only during the full moon), and sometimes ghosts of the sailors appear on the banks.
Craigdarroch Castle – Victoria, British Columbia
Built in the late 1800s for coal miner Robert Dunsmuir, the castle is a popular tourist attraction. Sightings of a woman in white are reported, as are the sounds of someone playing piano. Most of the “hauntings” are linked to Dunsmuir’s untimely death and his frustration over passing away before the home was completed.
Simon McTavish’s Tomb – Montreal, Quebec
Simon McTavish was a businessman in the fur-trading business, buried in Mount Royal Cemetery. Visitors have seen him dancing by his grave and, hilariously, tobogganing down the hill using his coffin.
King’s Playhouse – Georgetown, Prince Edward Island
Some ghosts can be friendly! King’s Playhouse Theatre is haunted by Captain George, a ghost well-liked by locals enough to have his own seat dedicated to him at every play. He apparently likes to grab people’s hands and occasionally crash special events like weddings.
Government House – Regina, Saskatchewan
Regarded as one of the most haunted places in Canada, Government House was the estate of the former Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan and is currently home to several apparitions. Visitors have seen and heard ghostly figures and uncanny noises from inaccessible areas.
Gibraltar Point Lighthouse, Ontario
Off the shores of Toronto sits the Gibraltar Point Lighthouse, the second-oldest lighthouse in the country and haunted by the very first lighthouse keeper. The lighthouse was a fixture in the Toronto harbor during the Battle of York in the 1800s, and lighthouse keeper J.P. Rademuller is apparently still hanging around even two centuries later.
Plains of Abraham – Quebec City, Quebec
The Battle of Quebec was arguably the bloodiest battle in Canada’s history. The former battlefield is now a very popular spot for tourists and locals alike. Just outside of Quebec City’s historic walls, the Plains of Abraham’s dark history extends far beyond the battle in 1759, and ghosts of all kinds can be seen roaming across the grass.
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