What Lurks North
Canada is vast and quiet. Or at least, that's what everyone's told. What Lurks North explores cryptid sightings, haunted places, and forgotten folklore from the Great White North. If you love the unknown, you've found your next obsession.
Episodes
Not every cry for help should be answered.
Deep in the mist-covered waterways of northern Canada, stories tell of a being that can wear many faces and speak with many voices. The Kushtaka is said to lure travelers from safety, appearing as a friend, a stranger, or someone long thought lost.
Join in as we dive into the legends, history, and enduring mystery of this shapeshifter.
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Some legends hide in the deep forest. Others linger among the rocks and shorelines, just beyond sight.
The Memegwesi are among the most interesting beings in Anishinaabe tradition. Small, elusive people said to dwell along the riverbanks of Canadian, watching from hidden places and revealing themselves only when they choose.
In this episode, we explore the stories, teachings, and cultural significance of th...
Welcome to Alberta!
It has the rocky mountains, outdoors activities galore, and more wildlife than people in a lot of areas!
I'm being joined by a few special guests. We'll be exploring some of Alberta with some Would You Rather and True or False questions. We'll also be exploring how one of them moved provinces, and the big differences between Toronto and Calgary!
This episode is very different from the...
Some tracks disappear into the snow. Others are swallowed by ocean wind and static on the radio, but over Prince Edward Island, something else has been appearing.
Lights that don’t match any known aircraft. Objects that hold position too long. Movements that break the rules of what the sky should allow.
In this episode, we trace reported sightings across PEI. From quiet farmland roads to coastal horiz...
Some waves shimmer in sunlight. Others hide eyes that watch without blinking.
The Mishipeshu stirs beneath Lake Superior, in waters so cold they don't give up their dead.
In this episode, we follow Ojibwe legends, recount eyewitness tales, and explore the mysterious underwater panther that has haunted the largest of the Great Lakes for generations.
Podcast Host, Script Writer: Sunnie G.
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Some tracks disappear into the snow. Others leave a sense of unease that lingers.
The Waheela watches from the trees.
In this episode, we trace its steps through the Nahanni Valley, explore the legends that haunt the northern wilderness, and uncover the predator that shouldn’t exist.
Podcast Host, Script Writer: Sunnie G.
Music Score, Sound Design & Background Music by Ellis Drea...
It has red sand beaches, quiet coves, and more stories than anyone has time to tell.
I’m joined by a few special guests. We’ll explore Prince Edward Island through games, trivia, and conversations about its history, culture, and unique charm.
Like all our guest episodes, this one has a different vibe, but we hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Podcast Host, Script Writer: Sunnie G...
Trapped deep in the Quebec wilderness, a group of lumberjacks yearns to be home for New Year, racing against time and the frozen night.
But should they have made a deal with the devil for a Flying Canoe?
In this episode, we explore the legend, the perilous journey of these men, and the cautionary tale that has haunted Quebecois folklore for generations.
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Ripples stretch across the glassy surface, fog curling over the lake, and a shadowy presence appears below you.
It's the Ogopogo. A legendary beast that's sparked awe, fear, and fascination for generations.
In this episode, we explore the tales, eyewitness accounts, and the mysteries that still lie beneath the surface of Lake Okanagan.
Podcast Host, Script Writer: Sunnie G.
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Every howl and every track through the snow is a guide for those who would otherwise be lost.
Old Smoker, once a man of misdeeds, now wanders with his ghostly dog team. Condemned to make amends.
Will you hear his warning in time? Or will you get lost to the cold?
In this episode, we explore the chilling legend and the warnings he leaves behind, guiding travelers through storms and the unforgiving wilde...
Welcome to the Yukon!
It has gold rush history, the midnight sun, and more moose than people.
I'm being joined by a few special guests. We'll be exploring some of the Yukon with some Would You Rather and True or False questions. We'll also be exploring the immigration process.
This episode is very different from the usual vibe, but we hope you have fun with us anyway!
Podcast Host, Script Writ...
Lightning scars the earth. Thunder shakes the sky. Some storms are natural, but some have wings.
The Thunderbird rules the skies.
In this episode, we explore the legend, the importance, and the unstoppable power of the ultimate storm bringer.
Podcast Host, Script Writer: Sunnie G.
Music Score, Sound Design & Background Music by Ellis Dreams
Children wander the glittering ice, drawn by song. But it’s not the little mermaid waiting beneath the Arctic waters.
It's the Qalupalik.
In this episode we explore its origins, haunting lullaby, and the warning no child should ignore.
Podcast Host, Script Writer: Sunnie G.
Music Score, Sound Design & Background Music by Ellis Dreams
Some stories warn you about what’s in the woods. Others warn you about what you might become.
The Wendigo is the second kind.
In this episode, we explore its origins, its true lore, and the warning buried beneath the hunger.
Podcast Host, Script Writer: Sunnie G.
Music Score, Sound Design & Background Music by Ellis Dreams
Before Episode 1 officially begins, this preview introduces What Lurks North. A podcast exploring the strange history, forgotten places, and cryptids that exist across Canada.
Along the way, we’ll be putting the spotlight on the provinces and territories, the people who live there, and the stories that shaped them.
Because not everything buried in the north stays buried.
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