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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. When I went there I wasnt expecting it to be the way it was and there were a lot of people around. There were several different experiences that my friend and I had individually and jointly experienced. Thanks Jay! 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. It was a memorable day indeed, I didnt feel as if it were hostile, but I wasnt too upset to find out later that day that I wasnt needed there anymore. Heard people say weird things like red eyes in the darkness around campfire, and something making hoots and strange noises, rocks being thrown at camper unit in the night. Thank you for sharing! I dont know. The original castle on the site was slighted in the 17th century during the English Civil War, meaning it was deliberately destroyed after it fell to Parliamentarian forces. The Paranormal Scholarseeks to bridge the gap between popular and academic. Croft and Mary Jean were married on June 29, 1885. The climax ofHauntedseason 3, episode 2 is the entire house being besieged by what looks very much like an earthquake, to be honest, but was obviously ghosts going nuts. The bartender, in shock, asked if anyone else had seen it and several people said they had including her. Hippy and new-age-type people have made spiritual quests here, most notably the rainbow gatherings from roughly 1992 1997. At first I thought it was someone on a motorized disability scooter but then I noticed there was no one on it and it was shaped like horizontal rectangular box. we locked the doors and made it down to one of the driveways and my friend said to drive up and we get on the property and the first chapel was full of people all in white and they had there faces covered except this one and he looked like a big biker with a beared and he had something bent over and was screwing it he stopped and pointed at us and we turned around and they hopped in this old pickup and chased us he kept ramming the back of my truck I ran the stop sign on east wellington road and cut off the car coming and the guys chasing us hit the car and didnt look back. Some of the lesser-known Nanaimo places arent on here because I would like to create a separate list at some point. Creepy area of the island. Port Alice used to sit beside the mill where Seven Hills Golf Course is now. There are even rumours of a botched Ouija board session having taken place in the castles Oak Room. The police were up there pretty quick. 2019. ; Delve into the history of Croft Castle. National Trust. Do you know for sure they were satanic, as opposed to wiccan or something else? I found this episode really interesting. Campbell River Sea Monster, Campbell RiverCampbell River dubs the creature Klamahtossaurus but may also be Caddy from the next listing. Gallows Point, Protection IslandThis location where Nanaimos first hanging took place is said to be haunted by two First Nation men who had been hanged here for murder. "HENRY BEIDLEMAN BASCOM STAPLER, son of James and Maria (Beidleman) Stapler, was born February 24, 1853, at Mobile, Ala. . Id love to learn moreif theres more to it. An old army guy I know told me there was a lot of activity there when he was younger and insinuated that he had a personal experience. It was very clearly outlined and as it rolled up to the telephone pole it disappeared not reappearing on the other side of the pole. Thanks Teri! And the story about the banjo man singing?They boarded up a possible murder scene like nothing and then boinked right after finding it? There are some comments below about this site as if you are interested as well. The Cukoo restaurants a very cool building that Ive wondered about as well. Go ahead, look it up. The red description is surprisingly common as well. How long ago were you there, and did you have the murder vibe there as well? Living in Nanaimo now, and am very intrigued by checking out some of these other places that I havent heard of yet. I found this article from 2007: http://www.canada.com/victoriatimescolonist/news/capital_van_isl/story.html A few years ago, a coworker of mine decided to put these stories to rest, and had the High School students video the room while calling the spirit out. It does make for an interesting life experience. The High School student had a very strange occurance. 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. Vancouver Island and British Columbia. A trust led by Joan took ownership of Mount Adelaide, who allowed Croft to remain living there, though Mary had to sign the agreement as Croft had no money. Some of these places are more urban myth than fact, especially as one starts to do the research. jeanette dimech aujourd'hui. Thanks for sharing. a couple entrances still remain, but you cant walk inside very far. When I seen this I was in awe at first but, wanted to run away when these things started coming towards me,.I ran to my truck to get in and the door was locked with the keys inside (I always stopped for this reason and NEVER locked the door behind me) Anyway, I started to panic picked up a rock broke the drivers side door window cleaned off the glass that was on the seat, started the truck and took off out of the parking lot heading north, just at that moment the blue and white lightened orbs were moving beside each other no more than 10 feet from the back of my truck, regardless to say I floored it down the highway going through the gears,just then as I was speeding down the highway about no more quarter of a mile away from me on the Malahat heading south was a R.C.M.P police cruiser and just drove by me as if nothing was happening. Previous Episode View all Next Episode This recap of Haunted season 3, episode 2, "Haunted By Henry", contains spoilers. off of jingle pot road on lee la lynn road there is a property at the end on the left hand side there are a bunch of buildings that look like churches and I had a girl and a guy with me the first time I pulled on the road millions of frogs appeared only on that road then we made it to the end and all of a sudden 3 big dogs came out of the driveway trying to attack us and the dogs had blood running out of there mouth we sped out of there and the truck I was driving was covered in blood. I was wondering about some of your experiences, if you dont mind me asking. Glyndr was a Welsh freedom fighter who instigated a relentless yet ultimately unsuccessful war of independence against the English in the fifteenth century. I hope one day i can find it! Ive heard the grouse before but havent heard the nighthawks wings youre talking about. Its a gorgeous little lake, and has a public caving area. Embalming fluid and formaldehyde? Everything they show has a root of truth to it, but is heavily dramatised in the finished product. 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. Diane got a ride home and mom came and got us when she got off work. Ive heard stories of ghostly encounters where the body is found and laid to rest and the hauntings stop. Fittingly, then, Wyatt reckons he was haunted by the spirit of a man from the 1800s. both these stories happened in the last 10 & 15years. I was shown this thread by a friend and wanted to set a couple misconceptions about this whole thing. and the drive in also was strange a vehicle in front of me just disappeared!!!! What. Thank you for sharing your memory of the school. Strange about the vehicle for sure! Rating: 4 (806 Rating) Highest rating: 5. The schools history angers me especially as there continues to be a lot of racism on Vancouver Island and some of the murderers and child abusers are still alive and have never been punished. Nope. I have not heard any tales of Ms Suzie moving on up. I believe I have seen this building, it is at the Alberni Cut-0ff, close to the Mid-Island connector.sounds like a Government facility! Henry is spending the weekend at Rich Aunt Ruby and Stuck-Up Steve's house whether he likes it or not, while his parents are away on holiday and Perfect Peter is . Completely made up. Im watching this episode at the moment. Regular Meeting Of Temple Lodge No. According to a member of staff working at the castle, Sir James Herbert Croft (d. 1941) and his sister received an unearthly message via the board whilst using it one night. Quite a history here. 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. As he walked into the front foyer, his attention was immediately caught by the portrait of Herbert Croft, Bishop of Hereford. The previous owners believed the spirit is a maid named Lena, whod drowned in the nearby river. Any personal experiences youd like to share? If I find anything Ill attach it to your comment here. They would have had to be 61 years old to have even been infants in the house, let alone teens. Really, how did that suicide paper happen to get there? conveniently with the rest of the revealing papers Wouldnt it and all the other belongings left been wiped out before sale? Hi there. Unfortunately, this grande heritage home had a squatter fire and was torn down before 2007. I see a few of my fellow BCGHRS members have already liked your page as well. Thanks Dave! We were so confused, as we both heard it clear as day. 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 can only imagine how difficult this must be. VERY CREEPY. 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.) These experiences have shaped him drastically. 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! You can skip the first episode; this one is worth the watch. Beautiful part of our Island. It doesnt surprise me you had this experience! Now open for tours, the very brave are invited to walk through the rooms in the . I think you call it Nanaimo Travel in your list (I assume) but I work at the Aldred House in Nanaimos Old City Quarter. Ive only been to Cape Scott once, and I still have to visit many of the smaller less accessible Gulf Islands as well. Thanks for the comment MC. 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. Croft was born in 1861 in St. Pancras Workhouse. The high qualities of citizenship embodied In Mr. Crofts character, his ever present spirit of cheer and optimism, and the charm of his personality won him many close friends, who will learn of his passing with deep sorrow. A man in an old-fashioned military uniform, a boy who staff have nicknamed Buddy, and a woman have all been seen. Sicker. Hmm the Oxy. Amenities: Oil central heating. Your detail about the lightning and Chief Swans comment about the thunderbird is food for thought. Do you still have any of the pictures with orbs that youd like to share? Over 10,000 people came to the procession, which can be watched online here. Haunted by Henry (Season 3, Episode 2): As kids, Wyatt and Jessica were haunted by the ghost of Henry Croft, who used to run the town's mining business. This is not really surprising at all, as there are reports and sightings of Sasquatch swimming between islands and between islands and the mainland. Henry Croft's home 'Mount Adelaide' in Esquimalt; built 1890. Most famously on Vancouver Island would be Robin Skelton and Jean Kozocari who called themselves exorcists at times and they were Wiccan. There is a local legend of a female First Nations apparition which is seen on the Somass River at Paper Mill Damn Park. But he house was demolished in 1959 after the Salvation Army got ownership, Your email address will not be published. If your haunting is related to the skull, it wouldnt be the first case of this Ive heard on Vancouver Island. This is immediately a return to the usual garbage that this show peddles, which is a shame after a slightly better-than-average premiere. The front wood porch stairs are crooked with weathered time. At a later date he resumed the practice of his profession of mining engineer in a consulting capacity. Sorry to be a party-pooper. But, his house is in Victoria. I mean, hes a magnate. Quite interesting as I grew up on the Island and Cameron Lake has always held a special aura for me. Do you know if there are any theories as to who she is or what the story regarding her baby might be about? I bring up Nanaimos Indian Hospital in The Haunting of Vancouver Island in connection to the VIU theatre haunting (because the hospital was located across the road). I remember backing out of the long drive way and never really being able to find it again and probably for good reason too. It is said that seven spectres call Croft Castle home. This lake is cedar water and normally you cannot see the bottom during the day. So we were too scared to try. His second and third sons, Henry and John, are the ancestors of the Crofts of Claughton and Durslet respectively. Is it across from the golf course, Fiddlers Greene I think the name is?? Monster Quest dubs Vancouver Island Ape Island. The sightings are said to have preexisted coastal-recorded history within First Nation Legends. In an attempt to explain the mystery surrounding the heros ending, some have suggested that Glyndr not only spent time living at Croft Castle, but died there too. Im still hoping to find something that I can use to add this maybe Ill just mention multiple comments below or something. And kitchen staff, including myself, would hear loud thumping from above them later at night. The basement door, for whatever reason, would always be found open, even if you expressly would close it. 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. There is a discussion on Nanaimo Information about this particular stretch of road. [8], On July 28, 1917, Croft died at the age of 61 at his home, Mount Adelaide in Victoria from a brain hemorrhage. Hi Sandy, Thank you for your comment! Historically, several people have, in fact, met strange deaths in this park, and there have been some Sasquatch claims as well. Some like the ax-murderer ghost of Peter Kakua are based on actual accounts though. Was your experience during the day? Its a good time). Very interested in hearing if activity resumes at the Post & Beam. If youre interested, heres an older blog post about some of my earlier experiences. I record the stories as a folklorist. In the comments above, Joanna said, 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. And Id like to note that not everyone cleans out places before the property passes along. Hope youre having a great week! Thanks for your comment Cody! How about vengeful spirits and poltergeists? go over the trees then Explode into an extremely bright flash of yellow light. My hubby, son and I used to go there to pick the blackberries that grow along the edges of the property. 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? I also wrote another post about some of my experiences at the Bay downtown in Vancouver. We both heard steel toe boots walking up the front concrete steps towards the front door, and heard someone put their hand on the doorknob. It only mentions two ghosts though. I will definitely keep that in mind. Do you know who this is through? Marys been described as beautiful, and is seen dancing along the road inside a blue mist. A soldier during the 2nd World War drove his bike through the mist and reporting a freezing cold sensation. As no one was supposed to be inside, the security guard conducted a thorough search. Ive never come across it one while conducting any of my research, but that doesnt mean it didnt happen. Thin walls and large, Georgian sash windows make the manor house poorly suited for defence. 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. Some stories unverifiable really suggest that the entity wants the child to cross over so they have someone to play with on the other side. First Nation people especially would be able to tell the difference. It was called Jingle Pot mile when I was growing up. What about dracs castle on the Courtney logging roads? Crow made a point of visiting the other well-known haunted spotsthe tourist spotshoping to see a ghost. And never reported it to the authorities? 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. There are still concrete structures in the forest, such as large arches and sunken foundations. Youre right! does anyone notice on the trans-Canada highway close to the Petroglyphs outside Nanaimo on the east side of the highway across a hay field there is a single-door, hardened concrete entrance protruding at the edge of the wood line, it can be hard to spot if you drive to fast on that straight portion of highway there! British Columbia's Parliament Buildings are haunted by many ghosts, most notably Francis Rattenbury, the architect who designed them in the 1890s. Nothing is known of his eventual fate and death. You should check out our facebook page on http://www.facebook.com/HauntedBritishColumbia Andrew. The old mine in Courtenay that is referred to as dracs castle is actually just off Tsoulam River road. One woman reported having her hair pulled, and other people have claimed to have seen candles blow out, or becoming lit on their own. I have witnessed the ground burrower(sasquatch) in treeline of campbell river and likewise a ufo. I was surprised to hear that there are Sasquatch sightings on Newcastle and Gabriola Islands. Thanks to you who already have! My sister and Diane ran out onto the porch and yelled for us to come inside. There have been several reports of this creature on both sides of the island. He mentioned people seeing apperitions appearing in the pavillion. 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. A roadhouse where whores and gambling cheats where hanged in the basement. I read that his in-laws owned more property near Dunsmuir Road. I continued on and was on my hands and knees washing the bathroom floor when the toilet flushed without a thing touching it. Or if you post them anywhere else you can include the address. Im becoming more and more certain I need to do a post exclusively on UFO encounters on Vancouver Island; especially with the parallel to some of the First Nation myths regarding the thunderbird I dont take the show too seriously, but I like checking out Ancient Aliens once in a while (theres actually a drinking game? The abandoned building was a very popular store called Mansons store back in the coal mining days. Theres some old photos, and that name is mentioned in one of my familys histories. Do you know of any newspaper articles that talk about these places? Its a very old hotel. Netflix original series regularly hit this 100 million-viewing-hour threshold in any given week. Press J to jump to the feed. The Cassidy Hotel has also been on a popular tv show, called Creepy Canada.. Is that the Inn with the ivy growing on the side of it? There were also 2 men I believe who jumped into the box of one of her friends trucks and were trying to open the doors. Dont usually watch any of the TV shows, but Dr. Bindernagel who Ive written a post about speaks about this area as well. While in the room, the door slammed shut, nobody else was on that floor with me, no other patrons, just me. Also, a wolf was blamed for biting a donkey near Qualicum. It was whilst walking the perimeter of the building that he saw something peculiar. So I do know they, or at least just her lives here. Black Nugget Museum, Ladysmith (closed) Poltergeist activity is reported and footsteps are heard. ..it just seems a awfully expensive way to move cows is all! I heard the story (when I was checked into the room), crummy sleep because I kept one eye open. I have seen these same lights in captured video in the UFO links above as well. We open at 11 and serve Irish breakfast for those who need to get rid of hangover. Saw these on 2 different occasions about 8 months or more apart. 2 In Victoria. 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. This pages list is source-based though, meaning that the story should be traced back to books, newspapers stories, other articles, etc. The little girl that drowned In horn lake her name is Melissa she was like a sister to me so I dont talk about her much but she was little when she drowned and she did not know how to swim Melissa was camping with her parents when she did not come back home with her parents I knew something had happened to my best friend I did not know what until her mom told me she drowned by the time they found her she was goneRip Melissa xox miss you so much :'(. If youve never been to Keeha Beach area its really impressive. I do know a few things on the old Ford house (the one with the wooden fence) and Cukoos. Was the section called sleepy hollow? Cool, creepy place, Hi Shannon, thanks a lot for this blog page. 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. Is there any bad/sad history in those areas? Now I dont know what details in the episode are changed, fictitious, dramatized etc. You have a great day. Very intense to say the least. Sicker Mountain,ChemainusTheres a local legend that a headless womans apparition has been seen at the old Sicker towns site, which is now a ghost town. theres a little Chinese food restaurant and te abandoned building is a bit down that road and on the other side of the street. Bed line. He said his name was Red, which I later came to find out was the name of a man who was in a band with my grandfather 50 years ago when my grandfather lived down the road from where my friend was living. 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. The list is source based, meaning locations are added if theyve received enough oral, media, or online recognition. Dr. Holmes was again called. The shower drain leads into the basement, which in turn leads into a network of tunnels leading further back into the house. I might've been a bit more careful if I knew how stretched our words could be on the screen. I hope youre enjoying it so far. A First Nations Tloa-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks leader told me a Buc Miss (Sasquatch) story from Meares Island on Friday. The old wooden door to the suite was propped open by my large bin of cleaning supplies. in 1917, Very Old Mill/ Meuseum you could say. Back to Jamieson road myself and a friend once witnessed a wolf that was absolutely massive walk up to our car. She was a kid when this happened to her as well. You have an awesome blog and I look forward to reading more of your work. The piano sometimes plays a few notes, as well. 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? Do you mean the 17 Mile Pub? Thanks for your comment Alana always appreciate any tips! Courtenay. It scared the crap out of her, and seemed huge to her. 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. On his arrival Mr. Croft had lost consciousness, this he never regained. Author seems to be taking from actual sites and folklore though. During the closure, a security guard was employed to make sure that the site was secure after the builders went home. Perhaps underneath the street? Id like to leave you with a Interesting story. Used to be a common area for satanic rituals. Even some of my own experiences lead me to believe that whatever these experiences/entities really are, there is a need to be wary and self protective. Thanks for the reply; The one on Newcastle was within the last month or so, the woman that sited it was actual a sceptic and only told me about it. I never realized that so many people have had experiences there! We looked at each other for a few moments, both of us a little unsettled by the experience. Tombstone walkway, NanaimoTheres a lesser known Nanaimo legend that claims there was a walkway made from childrens headstones. There are a lot more stories here than most people realize! Henry had four sons, Roger, Henry, John and William; the eldest, Roger, being his heir. I watched the video again. Bastion House, Nanaimo (Hair Salon & Space for lease) The building is on the site of the Old Mechanics Literary Institute (1864) which became the city hall (1886). Ill see if I can dig something up. Now that's how you tell a story! . Henrys Croft is a superb base for exploring this corner of Cornwall. Wallace, 5285 Polkey Road, Duncan. Or let anyone near the scene to touch it? The WWII hangar at the Port Hardy airport is generally thought to be haunted by those who work at the airport , with many reported strange goings on from pilots and other airport workers. Some comments on Youtube as well http://livinglibraryblog.com/?p=2271. I put the pics on my Google page. I drove around Comox Lake with two friends and at dusk we stopped to take a walk under the Cruikshank River bridge. I cant remember if its mentioned, but were lead to believe this all happened in Crofton in Henry Crofts old house. The building really has a personality. Seeing no eyes at all but simply dark holes was quite scarey! I never heard of any stories from there before. Picture three. There are several other hauntings reported in the comment section below. On Dunsmuir street. Thanks Sam thats awesome! All he wanted was a glimpse. I did a search, but I couldnt find anything online on the Somass Hotel being haunted. Weston Lake, Beaver Point Road, Salt Spring IslandThe apparition of a drowned First Nations man from the sixties has been seen by at least two separate witnesses near the lake. It had many things in it that would seem could be fake (news paper articles still lying around in a shed after so many years?) Like I said, I dont consider myself an expert by any means (Im distrustful of those who say they are really), but I have researched the folkloric aspect of ghost stories for most of my adult life so maybe some of this will be helpful to you. its an old army building.lots of old radios,chest freezers,the outside of the building is fakeit covers up an old househas a wrap around staircase with plush white carpetlooks like a drug house. I had a terrifying experience at Fairburn Farmstay.. 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