Haunted Canada: Ghost stories and the unexplained
When Nadine Bailey was 7 years old she woke up terrified of dark figures looming at the end of her bed and an eerie presence all around her. From then on every night was the same, she was visited by phantom-like shadows and no matter where she went, the ghostly encounters followed her. Ever since that moment, hauntings, spirits and the unexplained have consumed her entire life and for the past 20 years she's been an award-winning guide with Edmonton Ghost Tours Along the way she has taken people into the shadows, uncovering the macabre tales that linger in the darkness and inside some of the most haunted houses, hospitals, prisons, and more. On Haunted Canada, Nadine journeys through terrifying and bone chilling stories of the unexplained. Join her if you dare.
Episodes
July 7, 2025 • 36 mins
On Wednesday, August 1, 1906 George Stanley was hanged. He was the last man executed at the Windsor County Jail.
From that day on…. the town was never the same because while justice may have d been served many believe that Freeman Harvey, the man George Stanley so callously killed is not at rest.
Judge Charles Edgar DeWolf, who lived in the area, reported seeing the apparition of a headless man in his basement window.
He knew t...
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June 30, 2025 • 32 mins
Located on Trinity Street in Toronto’s historic distillery district is a favourite stop for those wanting to taste quality beverages and delicious food.
The former mill and distillery is 190 years old, and played a vital role in transforming Toronto’s waterfront.
But among the shops and the tourists lingers the spirit of a man who lost his battle with despair on February 18th after losing his wife and newborn child.
This is the...
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June 23, 2025 • 39 mins
Just over 30 mins away from Canada’s capital city is a suburb located on the Rideau River that feels like a country getaway within Ottawa.
It is a heritage village rooted in history with a perfect small-town charm.
Named after the Ojibway word for “island in the river” by its founder, Moss Kent Dickinson, Manotick's has a very recognizable landmark.
It is the only working museum in the Ottawa area and one of very few operating...
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June 16, 2025 • 26 mins
Historic City Hall has been witness to countless lives, careers, and events within its walls. For over one hundred years, past City employees and security officers have reported seeing strange occurrences inside the building.
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June 9, 2025 • 36 mins
About 25 mins from Victoria, British Columbia is where you'll find Hatley Castle.
In 1906, B.C.'s Lieutenant Governor, James Dunsmuir, purchased the property.
He and his wife Laura commissioned the renowned Canadian architect Samuel Maclure to build a 40-room mansion in the Tudor revival style that was popular in the Edwardian period.
James was often criticized as a public official, and the mansion became his escape when he r...
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June 2, 2025 • 36 mins
Esther Cox, lived with her married sister Olive Teed, Olive's husband Daniel and their two young children. Her siblings also lived with them, as did Daniel's brother John Teed.
The family lived in Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada and between 1878 and 1879, Esther experienced unexplained knockings, bangings and rustlings in the night.
She began to suffer seizures, her body visibly swelled and she was feverish and chilled just before...
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May 26, 2025 • 29 mins
A small, historic pond believed to be bottomless and located on Signal Hill in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada is also the final resting place for executed criminals after they were removed from the Gibbet Hill.
Captured pirates and other convicted criminals were hung from a gallows on top of the hill, and the bodies were then suspended as a warning to everyone in the city and those entering by ship.
It is widely believed that...
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May 19, 2025 • 21 mins
The Gordon House is the oldest built home in Amherstburg, Ont.
Constructed in 1798, it's been used for many purposes. It was home to a general during the War of 1812. It's also been an infirmary and a trading post.
And over 220 years the home has been the source of many spooky stories not just history.
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May 12, 2025 • 30 mins
In the heart of Kingston, Ontario lies a place full of mystery – McBurney Park, infamously known as Skeleton Park.
Established in the 1890s, this former cemetery conceals the secrets of thousands who found their eternal rest within its grounds.
Walking through the park today, it's easy to overlook that old headstones peek through the grass and bones occasionally push through the ground, unwilling to be forgotten.
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May 5, 2025 • 29 mins
Located on the western tip of Nova Scotia, along the Bay of Fundy is Yarmouth and a structure built in 1865 - The Yarmouth County Jail.
It had 19 jail cells with iron beds and straw mattresses where prisoners would sleep with no bed sheets or pillows.
It was in use by Nova Scotia Correctional Services until 2004 and was the last place Omar Roberts slept before he was hanged in 1922.
He was accused and convicted of a horrific c...
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April 28, 2025 • 28 mins
Built in 1787, Cossit House is one of the oldest surviving houses in Sydney and possibly, one of the oldest buildings on Cape Breton Island. Named for its original owner, Reverend Ranna Cossit, the house depicts 18th-century life and serves as the cornerstone of the city’s North-end Heritage District.
When you visit don't be surprised if you hear the sound of laughing and giggling when you're upstairs alone. Or smell the distinc...
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April 21, 2025 • 28 mins
On Fredericton’s Waterloo Row you'll find a grey Victorian mansion with a bright red roof.
In the 1960s the grand old mansion was converted into a men's residence for University of New Brunswick students but decades earlier it had been the home of Mae and Walter Boyce.
He donated the equivalent of half a million dollars to start Fredericton’s beloved Boyce Farmers Market.
The couple died in the early 50s and since then residents...
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April 14, 2025 • 24 mins
Running underneath what once was a Grand Trunk Railway line in Niagara Falls, Ontario, this structure was abandoned due to lack of funding and became a drainage tunnel so water wouldn't flood nearby farmlands.
Throughout the 20th century, farmers used it to transport goods and animals safely underneath the busy railroad above.
In 1983 it became the spooky location for David Cronenberg's film adaptation of Stephen King's horror no...
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April 7, 2025 • 28 mins
The Castle on the Coast is steps away from the British Columbia Parliament Buildings, and overlooks the city’s Inner Harbour
The award-winning property is one of the 21 Most Iconic Hotels in the World and has been for more than 116 years.
It is has also been named by Conde Nast Traveler as one of the 44 most haunted hotels you can stay.
Today we share the story of its many ghosts.
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March 31, 2025 • 25 mins
In the community of Glovertown in Northeastern Newfoundland, construction on a pulp mill began in 1921. Midway through construction, funding fell through and it was left abandoned on the outskirts of town.
Soon after came stories about a worker who was killed during construction and reports of other accidents.
Townspeople began to warn their children to stay away from the site and many still fear the ominous presence of the creatu...
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March 24, 2025 • 28 mins
Located on Cordova Street, between Grandville and Seymour St stands Waterfront Station.
Built In 1914, it was the third Canadian Pacific Railway station built in Vancouver and served as the western terminus for railways arriving from the east, mainly Toronto and Montreal.
Today, Waterfront Station is a busy hub connecting passengers to the city’s various public transportation systems.
Anyone taking the SkyTrain, the SeaBus, the We...
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March 17, 2025 • 31 mins
Located at the start of the Wild Atlantic Way, on the southern coast of Ireland is a town is famous for its colourful streets, rich history and beautiful landscapes.
It is one of the Emerald Isle's most beautiful locations.
And it is hope to not one, but two forts because Kinsale Harbor in County Cork was an important strategic location and where The Siege of Kinsale, the climactic battle of the Nine Years’ War between England and ...
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March 10, 2025 • 29 mins
One of the best restaurants in the city is located in a beautiful two-story red brick heritage home with beautiful views of the Elbow River and the Ninth Avenue bridge.
It is a rare example of early architecture in southern Alberta and for almost 120 years it has been a staple in the community.
The house was built in 1906 by Captain Richard Burton Deane, who served as North West Mounted Police Superintendent in Calgary and it is on...
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March 3, 2025 • 27 mins
The penetrating gaze of a young man dressed in railway uniform staring back at you stops you in your tracks as a cold chill pours down your back.
You walk into the small gallery and ask about the man in the costume and a confused face looks back then they tell you
“There is no one in a costume working here… you must’ve seen the ghost of Billy Stone”
Join Nadine Bailey as she takes you to one of Ontario's most haunted buildings, The...
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February 24, 2025 • 28 mins
For decades students have hung out in the grassy quad while waiting for classes. Many have been shocked to see something really strange on the second floor balcony. They claim to have spotted what appears to be…. a nun who disappears as quickly as she appears.
Join Nadine Bailey as she journeys through the haunted hallowed halls of St. Francis Xavier University as I share the tale of The Blue Nun.
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