Haunted By Henry sets a new record for ridiculousness by shamelessly attempting to bring its cliched story of a haunted house into the present-day roundtable discussion. Would love to hear more about what youve heard. Everything becomes part of the haunting, even stuff that happens further down the road, which makes it especially hilarious when the lights in the studio cut off at that exact moment. Hi Im Linda from Powell river . He mentioned people seeing apperitions appearing in the pavillion. Hi Ed, I havent heard about it being haunted or that there were tunnels underground. Ive always thought it looked creepy. And now, all grown up, when I bought my house, the basement was completely FILLED with the previous owners odd belongings. This is immediately a return to the usual garbage that this show peddles, which is a shame after a slightly better-than-average premiere. Thank you for bringing this up. 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I had to pause it and Google if anyone shared the same thoughts that immediately came to my mind: how the hell did the newspaper get in the woodshed if the previous resident had committed suicide and no one lived in the house in between. Thank you for sharing Anna! I put the pics on my Google page. Apparently men could not sleep in room 14, or couples. The Nuhchahnulth legends from the area collected by Boas and Alexander etc, also have stories of a large hairy witch-woman sometimes referred to as a cannibal. one time coming back from port alberni we got out at the top of hydro hill to let the dog out as soon as we opened the door we herd a blood curdling howl . Wow, thats intense. Hi there. Its an interesting story about the hangings in the basement, but Im not so sure that ever happened. Thanks! Sometimes that included his wives, children and anyone else. At this point, my husband got up and looked out the window of the front door and there was absolutely no one there. The attic also served as a girls dormitory during the Second World War when St. Marys Convent School for Girls moved into the castle.9 The changing faces of Croft Castle. National Trust. I grew up and lived in the Cassidy Hotel. Said to be because of a plague. If this happened to me however, I would tell myself the TV incident happened too young to take seriously. I used to think this show was all BS, actors etc. Campbell River Sea Monster, Campbell RiverCampbell River dubs the creature Klamahtossaurus but may also be Caddy from the next listing. In one of his favorite books on hauntings, the writer said that a glimpse was what most people usually got. These types of stories go back centuries and are the basis of the old fairy abduction stories as well. [7], He had developed the prosperous Lenora mine at Mount Sicker in 1898. I have another clarification. The previous owners believed the spirit is a maid named Lena, whod drowned in the nearby river. thanks for the shout out Amanda! There are underground tunnels which could be from either type of structure. Quite interesting as I grew up on the Island and Cameron Lake has always held a special aura for me. Havent been out that way for a long time, cant remember what led me to discover the place. Was it an actual stone building? It does make for an interesting life experience. I think this prop was way too creepy to be part of a mere Wiccan ritual. On July 1, 1885, he married Mary Jean Dunsmulr, fourth daughter of the late H6n. I dont know enough about these sorts of things to comment with any sort of authority. why that location? Disturbed, the security guard once again checked the house, certain that he had seen someone inside. Cheers! we started taking pictures of the trailer and there were tons of what ppl call orbs neither one of us ever had the guts to take a pic outside at night though lol . Stanley Gordon was closed years ago, but the current high school (now K-12) is directly below it on the hill. 9.Henry Croft (1856-1917) - Temple Lodge, No.33. A Yew tree in the harbour is also said to be haunted by the spirit of a First Nations woman. And never reported it to the authorities? What. There were, and still are, some great pagan people but not so easy to confuse the two groups unless a person was ultra religious. Sicker. Another story I heard about the lady on the lake was from my ex boyfriend, he told me that he was down at the dam having a few drinks with some friends n their discussion started 2get heated so he left the dam n was headed up a trail in the woods(just across the road from the dam) he was about 1/2 way up the trail when he looked up n the lady(who is usually spotted walking on the water) was in the middle of the trail n when he looked at her she said 2him Have u seen my baby? he said he dropped his case of bottled beers n ran back 2the dam, the people there said he was white as a ghost when he returned and he explained to them what happened. Now I dont know what details in the episode are changed, fictitious, dramatized etc. About 3 seconds later it appeared in the middle of the street and continued rolling down the hill for about another 5 seconds but then just vanished into thin air. Personally the lake gives me the creeps and I felt that way before I ever heard any stories. The town of Crofton is named for him. I know my comment is quite late as well, but I want someone to know what happened that night, in my haunted house Up until a few years ago I had lived in Nanaimo my whole life and I had always felt watched, never alone wherever I go One night I was laying in bed and my tv was on the volume off. Good information about the birds as well. I am sure someone must have been murdered here. He also finds out that the previous tenant in the house had committed suicide, and the place had been left vacant for four years since, until Wyatt and his family moved in, which begs the question of who putthatparticular newspaper article in the woodshed? I do know the Cedars Hotel, up the road fron the old Zeballos Hotel, has stories enough to curl your hair. As Id mentioned above, theres an abandoned First Nation village quite close to it, as well. Took my cousins dog for a walk there one day, he stopped about 50 feet from the lookout and growled/barked like crazy (that was the first and only time I heard him bark). 138 E Fulton St, Canton, MS Price: $850,000 The Priestley House was built by Dr. James Priestley, Canton's first postmaster and one of its earliest doctors, around 1852.Both he and his wife . 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). 1. I tried to get into my truck but, the door was locked (I never locked that door for that kind of stop) I was so scared I used a rock to break the side window of the Truck to get in and got out of there A.S.A.P, and just as I was driving my Truck back on to the Highway I seen the Two Blue,White and Black teardrop shaped orbs hovering over the Highway between the two rock Bluffs and soon as they seen me, they took-off together in a instant as I sped away. I have no evidence or proof this happened, but I assure you this was not a dream or nightmare even when I was younger I could easily tell the differences between both. Henry crofton of longford house sheriff of co. Henry Croft January 15 1856 July 28 1917 was an Australian-born lumber and mining magnate on Vancouver Island in the early 1900s. Some people who work every day at a small site never claim to experience anything ever. Vanccouver Island is Rife with ghostly paranormal. Creepiest room. Its a show that is called Haunted (only) on Netflix. As for Tzouhalem I would think that is less likely. Many people have told me about haunting all over the island that havent been listed. Theres a slight note of authenticity here when Wyatts sister describes having been bribed to move into the house with a kitten Yep, I remember that, says their mother, in the manner of someone who has had pets to look after. Since your last comment I did find out about the Pioneer Museum and a couple of private home. Never good. Hauntings blamed on Indigenous burials is an area I have been researching as the most prolific type of urban legend in North America. 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. Other people experienced activity throughout the school. Thank you Rob. Never to be seen again. If theirs something to these claims, who says they cant swim up rivers or streams into lakes? Thanks for your comment Cody! If this theory is correct, then Croft Castle may have played host to Glyndr. In some reports, the spectre is described as being seven-foot tall. Awe talk to me on Facebook luna fox is the name, I am happy to announce that my new book The Haunting of Vancouver Island is now available for preorder. I then noticed a large oval shaped energy form following us, so we got the hell out of there in a hurry. When I felt the same creepy feeling at the Cruikshank River it was after dark sometime in 1996. Croft arrived in the town of Chemainus in July 1883 and began negotiating to purchase the sawmill there, seeing potential with the E&N Railroad, agreeing to buy the mill in August for $22,000. Have you heard/read anything about the waterfalls at elk falls provincial park in Campbrll River? 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. The building we got the most and undoubtibley amazing evidence from is the old French Creek School where we have many clear audio tapes and you can hear the bands in the gym from the 1920s (giving me goosebumps just thinking of it!). Cleaned up after suicide? 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. After many attempts at redevelopment, this promontory of land is where the two towers of Swallows Landing now reside . Always drawn to that location. Thanks Teri! The whole place is a little strange, to say the least. Pretty creepy. It was AMAZING. Owen Bay, Sonora IslandThe original settler of the island disappeared and was never found. He told me that him and his sister have seen and heard a little girl in the downstairs hallway playing with a ball and calling for her mom. Some of these places are more urban myth than fact, especially as one starts to do the research. Kind of . This is one of the locations Ive had a harder time finding details about, as far as the hauntings go. The area in Jingle that was really dark was called Shady Mile and Yes it was super creepy. Inspired by significant profits, Croft bought a townsite near Mount Sicker and established the town of Crofton to build a copper smelter and house his workers. If I was more interested Id ask Cowichan tourism for information. Built in 1827, this huge brick structure was built to house the needy and the troubled (including murderers and the criminally insane), and nearly two hundred years on, is apparently one of the most haunted places in the world. As I stood soaking up the dimly lit attics heavy atmosphere, Simon explained how it may have once played host to drovers as they moved their livestock across the country. South Crescent Street, Port AlberniThere are rumours that this whole street is haunted. The legend says that after she disappeared, people believed she was murdered by her abusive white-pioneer husband (sometimes fianc). Its had a few names, but it used to be the Windsor (old pictures) and was attached to the opera house. A wolfs eyes should also shine at night when hit with light just like any other dog/canine. Needless to say, we got in the car a booked it! This is not really surprising at all, as there are reports and sightings of Sasquatch swimming between islands and between islands and the mainland. The one I seen in campbell river took 3 steps to cross a 32 roadway. Either habituated or rabies etc. You might have to become a member, not sure. Look into the Bickle House in Cumberland. I got some pics of the church and property if anyone is interested. Ive heard a story from a friend that said they broke into the building and in the basement there was all this old weird radio equipment or some kind of old government related things. Also, the concrete fish ladders or dam or whatever, it sort of has an industrial feeling to it with the wire fence, which surprised me given it is a nature park. "HENRY BEIDLEMAN BASCOM STAPLER, son of James and Maria (Beidleman) Stapler, was born February 24, 1853, at Mobile, Ala. . There have been several reports of this creature on both sides of the island. Thats awesome. I remember speaking to some first nation members from the area and there oral hisory of the evil chief stated he would throw people off the mountain. I stayed over there a number of times and many creepy things occurred. His experience was in the Malahat in 2010. When he finally determined to leave the country he was presented with complimentary testimonials by the Australian Government, which also expressed regret at his departure and the loss of his valued service. I did my digging at the community centre and the library in Chemainus. Retrieved 06/03/2020. The Paranormal Scholarseeks to bridge the gap between popular and academic. It was always a big area, so something was defiantly built there a really long time ago. Do you have any information on the International Gravity Circle at the Gulf View Picnic site just off of East Saanich Road on the Peninsula? As a result, the propertys four-plex became haunted. I tried to find a story about a mine explosion at Lenora mine. Do you know when she passed away, and if the story of the drowning is true? occupying the corner opposite the Dental Surgery at the entrance to Gainsborough Road. Beautiful Ocean, Breathtaking Mountains and Everything in Between. There may be an overlap between Ghost Lights and UFO sightings, depending on what the viewer is interpreting or due to elevation. Eventually we ran to the closest phone which was my mom's room and called her at work but they hardly ever answered when the band was playing. Last year was the first year they offered a historical based tour which included some downtown locations reported to be haunted. Amazon reviews can also hold clues as well. Hi Kelly, if it was the Haunted show on Netflix Haunted by Henry I have not watched it. L. Damn. It was interesting to see that name popping up in my email. And kitchen staff, including myself, would hear loud thumping from above them later at night. Finally, I decided to discuss this incident here because ever since this incident I have had nightmares because of it and strange occurrences that have happened to me since that may or may not be related. Thing is, just as soon as I was driving North again, I was approached by a R.C.M.P police cruiser that drove right past me with a smashed out driver side window plain to see. I called my Dad to see it, neither of us had ever seen anything like it. Jingle Pot Road. He wouldnt say what exactly. Twice I have experienced unusual sightings. I am from Cumberland and have heard many stories of how it is very haunted. Ive recently seen it in Nanaimo at Lobelias Lair (newer web page) as well. He said sometimes the guy was with a large white wolf/dog type animal. Ill send you an email over the next couple of weeks. Recorded in the Domesday book as having been founded by a Norman knight called Bernard the Bearded, the castle was originally constructed to protect the English border from the Welsh. I almost think now that the hauntings on Newcastle may not even be ghost; eventhough, I have had ghostly phenomina happen to me. There were over 600 mining deaths in the area believe it or not, but the one youve mentioned was the biggest. More Share House Rules Pets Allowed: Yes Smoking Allowed: No Kid Friendly: Yes Bathrooms Over the years, it was also the old jail and a school. Previously, witnesses had claimed to have heard unexplained noises inside the station and were particularly uncomfortable in one of the rooms in which a man confined to a wheelchair had lived. The church was indeed small as in living room small and the man scared the crap out of me to be honest as I was about 20 at the time. You have an awesome blog and I look forward to reading more of your work. Walking Routes. If that wasnt you, then other people are interested in the woods around Campbell River as well. There were two bedrooms on the upper floor and a sitting type area on the landing at the top of the stairs. Interestingly enough when I was a teen in 97 my family and I went and stayed at the lodge on Shoal Bay because my friends dad was the caretaker. This happened quite a while ago. And there is a realty clause any death in the house or property needs to be disclosed. Also, no tenant ended their life in the home. From Amityville Horror to Stephen King, questionable mediums to sensational paranormal investigators, even cartoons like South Park and the Simpsons. Im most interested in hearing what youve captured, and learning more about you and your team. I find it surprising that Forbidden Plateau in Strathcona Park is included here. THe fella heard and seen one on the back side of Mt.Benson. None of the owners were ever shot and killed there though. do you have any idea the kind of stuff that would or was going on there? Have you ever explored Coal Harbour, near Port Hardy on northern Vancouver Island? Especially that episode where they thought the dad was a serial killer. Attributions and conjectures: The photographer is undetermined. Henry had her executed on charges of adultery, incest and high treason at the Tower of London. I was surprised to hear that there are Sasquatch sightings on Newcastle and Gabriola Islands. I dont mind when my fails are pointed out to be honest, as long as someones contributing to the conversation such as yourself. Thanks for the great information. So I was "elected" to go get the pets (I was the little brother, and I did what my sister said) and so I went to the kitchen and the whole floor was broken plates, mugs, bowls, glasses etc.. and the stuff was still being thrown around. Wouldnt be my first rodeo having to clean up a death tbh. A haunting they say happened due to Mr. Croft to a family who rented. He once led an unsuccessful attack on Fort Victoria and his powers are said to have been feared by First Nations people along the east coast of the island. I record the stories as a folklorist. Anyways, Horne lake isnt perfect. footsteps? Why didnt you go to the cops? So as we get to Beaver lake just before the Port Hardy turn off my friends says holy crap its above the lake!! I live in this area and can vouch for hearing those wolves howling. A candle was seen lit on shore in an old shed when no one was there, either. Even if you could point me in the direction of who I need to talk to about it. well I had fallen asleep and my friend was asked by someone in the pitch black if it was ok to sleep in top bunk tonight- she said yes. I know of another place that is haunted. Comox Avenue (Comox Hill Road), ComoxThe apparition along this road is known as Dancing Mary, a First Nations woman who lived in the early settlement. How about vengeful spirits and poltergeists? Its a path for the cows to go under the highway. He was a leading mining engineer who developed lumber mills and mines on Vancouver Island. The High School student had a very strange occurance. On Friday night, however, he remarked that he was feeling better than usual and spent the evening with some friends at his home. Old House Ghost .Her name is Lena ,She is my aunt I have never met her she died before I was born ..We really do not know the truth. Site by FireCask. Someone recently drowned here I guess it was a about 5 or 6 years now. Everything in the house was quite old, and you knew when the door latched shut, you could hear it from anywhere in the house. Nothing was automatic back then!! He established the mill at Chemainus, now operated by the Victoria Lumber Company. There are still concrete structures in the forest, such as large arches and sunken foundations. She is reported to have been seen gazing from a window. 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. I dont know if you saw Sams comment below about the Mt. Had a chat with one of the Newdastle island ferry drivers. Most Haunted Places. Now open for tours, the very brave are invited to walk through the rooms in the . Marijuana would have been illegal at the time, no way they're calling the cops. One of the most recent sasquatch sitings was on newcastle island, have heard of a number on gabriola island also. This sounds almost exactly like what happened to my sister and her friends in the late 90s. He also mentioned the lightning thing. I will be following this article as I think I might just make a trip itinerary based on your findings. But a steady stream of expensive-to-make star-studded movie titles, ranging from the Ryan Reynolds family-action film The Adam Project to the $200 million Ryan Gosling espionage thriller The Grey Man to the Jamie Foxx vampire comedy Day Shift, failed to crack that viewership number. Elders have stories. The second was of an apparition of a woman with a hideous face nothing like a human face without arms and legs. So he smoothed the bedding again and yelled dont sit on the bed. This time no one sat on the bed. Need I say more?) Thank you in advance for any information. Did you see Anthonys (original) comment/experience below? 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. quelle heure est n jsus. The list is source based, meaning locations are added if theyve received enough oral, media, or online recognition. I have friends that checked it out when we were teenagers in the 90s, Interesting any description, location, current state or experience would be cool if theyd be so inclined to share or if youd feel comfortable sharing on their behalf? You might be interested to know there have been searches such as, Haunted Areas in Campbell River Woods (Oct 14, 2013). It seemed to be made of veins. Becaise he was affected by what he saw and came home because he was emotional and couldn't drive. According to the National Trusts website, members of staff have reported many strange occurrences, including the sound of a wailing baby and the appearance of a spectral figure wearing a grey doublet and hose. Did these ever get reported online or in print or did you hear about them? I do know that one could go to the Municipal hall in Port Alice and ask for a copy of the Port Alice reunion and you will have a wonderful read about the history of the town and the big landslides. Its a very unique account for sure . I appreciate you sharing the experience. My boyfriend works at a fish plant in port hardy and was working an evening shift when he saw 4 uniformed orange lights in the shape of a diamond (length going from left to right). Because it ties it together in a way that doesn't make us look like idiots. In addition to that, when I returned home (not far away from the scene of the incident) I noticed in that approximate direction Lightening in the sky but, there was No Thunder and this went on until just before daybreak. According to one writer Shalyn the church was mentioned in an older Ripleys Believe it or Not article. The building underwent massive restorations and was reopened in 2012 as Fibber Maggees. The Quamichan Inn in Duncan is haunted. Travelling mediums etc. Here are some examples of Vancouver Island UFO sightings: For a list of other Vancouver Island Haunted Sites please visitHaunted Locations of Victoria. would do shows there during the spiritualist era. It was originally built around1810. Scary stuff. Rob, your theory does sound pretty solid to me. Which side of Schoen Lake did you feel was creepy? Id never heard of sightings on either of these islands. It is possible there may also be sasquatch ghost too. Im not sure if you saw Neldas comments below. I never realized that so many people have had experiences there! Anyway. After moving to Qualicum Beach in 2003, I worked at the Qualicum Heritage Inn. I have witnessed the ground burrower(sasquatch) in treeline of campbell river and likewise a ufo. Shes believed to have been a casualty from an ancient First Nation battle. There have been several reports of this creature on both sides of Vancouver Island. I woke up one night to the kitchen door open and a blue figure walking through the house. Anyway it got worse after awhile and we were just too scared to stay where we were so we climbed out my mom's window about 12feet down, in our socks because we were too scared to get our shoes by the front door. Interesting. They would be hurled out of bed, to the floor, the mattress on top of them. Id love to learn moreif theres more to it. According to the tale, the now unspoiled view is so captivating that Herbert Croft occasionally returns from beyond the grave to enjoy it and to make sure that the plebs have not returned. Despite its appearance, the current structure at the estate is technically not a castle. I had seen her but she knew that not everyone could. Thanks a lot for sharing! Would be cool to compare. If you ever get a chance to ask more about this or remember any more details please feel free to share. I have friends that used to always go up to Mount Sicker to get freaked out. I wont go there in the dark anymore. I was quite a ways back and not sure if what I was seeing was accurate but I know there was something there for sure because another car was going really slow, looking in the same spot I was. A good hour drive away. [5] His mother-in-law Joan Dunsmuir loaned him $20,000 to cover his losses, though by 1895 Croft still owed $58,000 and was forced to declare bankruptcy. It still is kind of cool around Halloween, with all of the Jack-O-Lanterns on old wooden fences and gates but it used to be so much more witchy! Henry Croft was an Australian-born lumber and mining magnate on Vancouver Island from the 1880s to 1900s. I did a search, but I couldnt find anything online on the Somass Hotel being haunted. I did read through the site yesterday so perhaps I already read about them. Any personal experiences youd like to share? Your email address will not be published. Then another time I was heading back to Ucluelet after dark and came around a corner onto a straight stretch and there was the biggest, brightest (and I mean bright like blinding, hypnotic, bright) light Ive ever seen, over top of me. It is believed to be haunted by a former elevator . I left the cab of my Truck to go relieve myself of to the side roadway and I noticed of in the distance two slow moving blue lights off in the distance, then all of a sudden the 2 blue lights moved towards me together.Shocked at what I was seeing, I ran toward my truck to get out of there. He is most remembered for having had six wives throughout the course of his life, and for his controversial []. Monster Quest dubs Vancouver Island Ape Island. The sightings are said to have preexisted coastal-recorded history within First Nation Legends.

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