Rating: 4 (806 Rating) Highest rating: 5. Lightbulbs had been found unscrewed. I didnt really pay attention to any spiritual like things because I didnt even know dracs castle was haunted, but now that I think of it i deffenitly felt an unnatural cold and weird wind sounds almost like whispering. 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. Im not aware of any instances where this has actually worked, other than the claims of a couple of authors who I take with a grain of salt due to book sales, etc. His coffin was carried from his home in Phoenix Street, near Euston Road out to the cemetery, almost 6 miles away, so we do wonder if the whole procession went the whole way. The Haunted History of Moreton Corbet Castle, The Kings Blood: A Friar Foresees a Gruesome Fate for Henry VIIIs Corpse, I agree to the site's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, The documentary "In Search of the Dead" is now available to rent or download via Vimeo. There is a geocache hidden next to the ring as well. Creepiest room. We found stashes of pictures hidden all over the property. I put the pics on my Google page. Thank you for bringing this up. And now, all grown up, when I bought my house, the basement was completely FILLED with the previous owners odd belongings. I like it even more now knowing that it has activity. Ive lived in the Coombs/Qualicum area my whole life and have experienced multiple hauntings in many buildings including places that you have written about on here. Also, pots and pans moving, lights turning off and on; one day working the morning shift I opened, no a soul or sound everything sleeping sound asleep at 5am, just came back to the front desk from opening the pub and gift shop, was walkingand a lady said my name, hurry come! I went upstairs to accounting to see of anyone was up there, no one, as well as the pub and dining room and kitchen. Hi Kelly, if it was the Haunted show on Netflix Haunted by Henry I have not watched it. I looked through my notes and couldnt find anything specific. He was one of the first men In British Columbia to develop ore bodies on Vancouver Island, and for some years he operated the Lenora-Mount Sicker Copper Mining Company. Thanks a lot for sharing! In the night, Wyatts toys start turning on without any batteries why do ghosts always do that? Services will take place at 3 oclock in Christ Church Cathedral. The gym is mentioned at other places but the story is likewise not really elaborated upon. I wanted to know a bit more about the history of our new home and its town, and happened to pick up a book on Sproat Lake Sproat Lake Reflections and read about how east coast tribes would raid the Hupacasath band at their fishing and hunting sites. After a few years he sold his interests in the mill and moved to Victoria, where he made his home the rest of his life. Henry had four sons, Roger, Henry, John and William; the eldest, Roger, being his heir. a couple of weeks later we decided to go back cause no one believed us so I loaded up the back of my truck and there was 11 of us and when I got to the road everyone bailed out except 3 plus me so we squished ourselves in the truck and went down the road. Loved it in there great vibes. Several boats left the bay in the middle of the night when this occurred, presumably spooked by the same experience. Activity occurs in a nearby pub as well, where mist and fog apparitions are seen, voices are heard, and poltergeist activity is reported. There is an old graveyard behind the pulp mill from the late 1800s and early 1900s. I know it was a favourite area for certain rituals or like you say so the story goes but not sure what happens around there now. I almost think now that the hauntings on Newcastle may not even be ghost; eventhough, I have had ghostly phenomina happen to me. Author seems to be taking from actual sites and folklore though. It has also served as family home, having been in the hands of the Croft family (with the exception of a relatively short abeyance of 177 years) since around 1055. It should be noted that in some cultures, theYew treeis associated with the dead. Travelers seeking overnight accommodations with a possible side of supernatural activity can book a stay at the Henry Derby House in Salem. If Im not mistaken every telling I have heard of the haunting has come from First Nation people. Croft is featured on the Netflix series Haunted (Season 3 Episode 2) wherein a family claims to have been haunted by his ghost. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Seeing no eyes at all but simply dark holes was quite scarey! apparently there was a large metal door down there and when they tried to open it thy said an alarm stared going off from somewhere outside of the house. Why did my cousin see a girl? I never came across any. Ill have to write a post about this specifically someday. The source for Mt. Schooner Restaurant, Tofino(open) An apparition of a male has been reported. Just 10 kilomteres northwest of Duncan is the twin summits of Mount Sicker: Big Sicker Mountain is 714 metres while Little Sicker Mountain is 660 metres. Im very interested in any stories you might have from Coombs. Everything about it was just strange. It was always a big area, so something was defiantly built there a really long time ago. My mother also worked there for years, mostly as a housekeeper, and has reported many times of the ghost or spirit that roamed through the hotel. Thanks Dave! *Spirits & Ghosts of Downtown Nanaimo by Donna Hill & Bruce Angus (2007) is an audio ghost tour of downtown Nanaimo. And I will have to check out the hotel! One of the oldest heritage houses found in West Bay is called Tyn-y-Coed located on 820 Dunsmuir Road. Wow. Very interesting. I grew up in northern Saskatchewan and have had the opportunity to look at the wendigo story a few times as a researcher and in university. People dont always clean things up. Ive never come across it one while conducting any of my research, but that doesnt mean it didnt happen. Thumbs up for this list.Just amazing and the most haunted places in the world you mentioned here. His coat was still there,coffee mug and his dog even made it home but not him. Henry Croft in 1891 England & Wales Census. Red lights Pulsating moving from east to west slowly while heading south. I have seen dolls move, dolls be undressed and their wigs removed, heard noises and footsteps, and had weird electronic anomalies. That would be wonderful! Spirit is believed to be Walter Herzog who is said to have been murdered in 1973. Thanks for your comment and looking forward to your stories. Ive created a separate post for the Greater Victoria area. A-02018-Honourable William John Bowser, King's Council. Try Lynn Maur Resort just south of courtenay, closer to union bay, the logging csmp waass here and the cabons still stand and rented. I live in this area and can vouch for hearing those wolves howling. Significant for the various uses in the 20thC - housing evacuees and serving as an ARP post in WWII and then a Suffolk CC children's home 1945-1962. Also, if you are 100% sure it was a wolf, I can guarantee you that its bad if they approach people. 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. A First Nations Tloa-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks leader told me a Buc Miss (Sasquatch) story from Meares Island on Friday. The following is a list of haunted locations on Vancouver Island. 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. Never saw a flashing white light, no green lights or any other lights just pulsating Red Lights. If your haunting is related to the skull, it wouldnt be the first case of this Ive heard on Vancouver Island. It became a restaurant in the 80s. Im also always interested in seeing photos like the one youve described too. Satanic Church, as far as we remembered, just off jingle pot as well. Things were pretty normal up until that point. Arifa Akbar. 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. Dont usually watch any of the TV shows, but Dr. Bindernagel who Ive written a post about speaks about this area as well. He could not find anyone inside, either in attic or the rest of the house. He served this post for the next four years. If true, this would make Croft Castle his final resting place. I proceeded to stop the truck get out and proceed to relieve myself, .a moment later out of the corner of my eye I seen two blue and white lightened orbs, side by side in the air about 500 feet off the ground, off about a mile or so off to the south east and moving in my direction slowly! Cuckoos patio on a warm summer evening is probably one of my favourite places to eat on the island. M T W T F S S 26 27 28 29 Creepy area of the island. Also true we do tend not to embrace anything different around here. The haunted house on Park Street, city centre The next case comes from Park Street in the year 1899. Portal. Nope. When the tenacious young sailor Jessica Watson (Teagan Croft) sets out to be the youngest . Quite interesting as I grew up on the Island and Cameron Lake has always held a special aura for me. Thanks for sharing Dave! His mother died in Australia when he was one year old. Regular Meeting Of Temple Lodge No. I think your instruction for her not to leave the property is smart. Thanks for sharing Adrien! Meares Island, Strathcona Park, Tofino, Campbell River, & Port Alberni are named specifically. Great share! Descriptions of him are vague, but hes said to have been improperly buried. 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 can only imagine how intimidating it mustve been to see one up close. Shanon, have you done any exploring into Kakawis Indian Residential School on Meares Island (across from Tofino)? It was well known as being haunted by the rest of the staff. 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. I used to work there and ive felt someone tapping me on the shoulders, and when i turn to acknowledge then, theres no one there.. Heriot bay inn is a lovely and wonderful hotel, adventure centre, pub and dining room, many many people from all over the world always come through spring and summer. Descriptions: Henry Croft was a member of Victoria-Columbia Lodge No. Dr. Hasell was called in consultation and after an examination it was found that Mr. Croft was suffering from hemorrhage of the brain. The issue I have with this article is the use of the word hung. When I visited this place about 20 years ago, I got a really creepy feeling, like someone had been murdered there. Thanks again Anthony! Need I say more?) It was a terrifying photo. Id be interested in hearing more about your group too. 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. I run a pet store here and obviously need to brush up on my history. Hope you are doing well, take care. And now Im a bit more creeped out by all of the episodes I have watched ?? I wont go there in the dark anymore. Part III: Giants of the Wood, Monsters in the Water, & Lights in the Sky: Cameron Lake Monster, Cameron LakeA lake monster has been reported by multiple witnesses on Cameron Lake. There were several different experiences that my friend and I had individually and jointly experienced. I am curious what you might find! Just before we left, I moved out from under the attics gloomy beams and into the sun which was pouring through the window set into the end gable. That is nowhere where theyve been seen for a very long time. Picture two. Every word is true. Your Place or Mine (Image credit: Netflix) True Spirit: February 3. the driver of the train and two brakemen died in the train derailment at cameron lake.two diesel engines ,3 cars,and a caboose all went down there.supposed to be a great place to fish.also lots of wierd activity under the same trestle nearby. But something else weird happened. From council houses to stately homes across the country, all with a haunted history. I also saw a strange light in the sky towards the South West of Nanaimo. 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. Stayed freezing cold all night even with the heat cranked. Unfortunately she was shot while tending to the bar, you can still see the bullet holes in the wall and sealing. He moved to Canada in 1883 and became involved in logging, purchasing the sawmill in Chemainus. 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? A man in an old-fashioned military uniform, a boy who staff have nicknamed Buddy, and a woman have all been seen. 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. He invariably gave liberal support and encouragement to any undertaking directed at the fuller development of the Provinces mineral and other resources. I also mention how the schools have ghost stories attached to them because of the brutal history. It is proven that memory changes, meaning it is malleable and not fixed. The Cukoo restaurants a very cool building that Ive wondered about as well. To those of you who dont know what larp is it means live, action,role ,play. 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. Cool, creepy place, Hi Shannon, thanks a lot for this blog page. Cleaned up after suicide? SK Haunted Victorian Mansion Do you believe in ghosts? New Netflix movies in February 2023. Always kinda creepy going in early in the morning. I heard stories after that that witchcraft is practiced there at times as well. Now on a whole a wolf is not that big a deal. Port Alice used to sit beside the mill where Seven Hills Golf Course is now. Id be interested in hearing a lot more about the airport. It was demolished in 1972 and a new building was built on the site. I see we already had an answer but your guess was solid! With further investigation I learned of the coal mining explosion killing 153 people. She is reported to have been seen gazing from a window. The Historical AF Podcast, Enter If You Dare!! I still have many questions, just not as many as the unevolved sceptic human kind. Walked through the upstairs hallways from one end to the other and it was cold and listened for someone by their room, nothing. Admission Last entry to the castle is 30 minutes before closing. It was like it happened in slow motion. If he saw the two together he said he usually went inside immediately. Shes described as being playful. Saw these on 2 different occasions about 8 months or more apart. October 19, 2020. Whatever it wasit was just as beautiful as it was frightening and I wouldnt mind seeing it again. Mind you I had been about 8 or 9 at the time, Im currently 14 and live on the mainland Im unusually sensitive to things, people describe them as catlike senses and reflexes although I did grow up with cats Anyways, I simply wanted to share that first story and If anyone can explain how that happened, if people in Nanaimo are really sensitive like me and any history of Meadow Lark Trail that would be nice I have another story that happened multiple times to me Ive been able to guess things thatll happen in the future (Im unsure how to describe this honestly), like the fort Mc Murrays wildfire I had a nightmare of just fire Fire everywhere. His Grace the Lord Bishop Herbert Croft is just one of many who is said to have left such an impact on Croft Castle that he remains there, haunting its hallways, to this day. 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. As this is a source-based list there are several places on the island that havent been added yet. I do remember that there was a house near the church. Anything in particular youve heard or experienced? Thank you for your comment Brian. Everything in the house was quite old, and you knew when the door latched shut, you could hear it from anywhere in the house. I lived very close to Draculas castle, and I saw many weird and mysterious things. Im watching this episode at the moment. 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. As this list is source based we need a newspaper story or book reference to add it to the list. I really hope you do! would do shows there during the spiritualist era. Copyright 2021 Ready Steady Cut. We always noticed that door because we never wanted the cat to get down there. Ill let you know if I come across anything by posting it here beneath your comment. My first real attempt at providing footage and information I know I missed a few chances and made a second trip I hope I can use this as a springboard in the. A-06673-Jefferson Randolph Smith, known as "Soapy Smith". jeanette dimech aujourd'hui. Haunted By Henry sounds like a weird fashion line or at least it. Hope you can find some information on this somewhere, it would be nice to keep the history alive. I tracked it visually for about 30 secs. Also, the house was given to the Salvation Army and torn down in 1959. [6], In 1890, Croft was elected to the British Columbia Legislature with 146 votes, or 34.27% of the ballots, representing the Cowichan region. From what I can tell there shouldnt be anything in Mcivor Lake other than trout and at times salmon. The amount of history there is insane. I dont know if its mentioned anywhere on this blog. Thanks for the great information. 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