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. Thanks again for sharing Mary. It does make for an interesting life experience. There is one manual wheelchair available for loan and two single-seater powered mobility vehicles. That is very interesting about Stamp Falls. 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. The chief thought it would be safer to move to Massacre Island, known to them as Chauke, because then their food would be safe from animal and other tribes. After figuring out this was not in fact my grandfather, the spirit told me that he was malicious and wanted to kill. The old mine in Courtenay that is referred to as dracs castle is actually just off Tsoulam River road. Retrieved 06/03/2020. The Dorchester Hotel in Nanaimo as well. I didnt see anything about Camp Homewood on Quadra Island My bestfriend and my mom and I were there for a few nights doing a scrapbook retreat. Also, no tenant ended their life in the home. Why did my cousin see a girl? CAST: Teagan Croft, Cliff Curtis, Bridget Webb, Vivien Turner, Stacy Clausen, Todd Lasance, with Josh Lawson and Anna Paquin BILL RUSSELL: LEGEND (February 3) The definitive documentary about the life and legacy of NBA legend and civil rights icon Bill Russell from award-winning director Sam Pollard ( MLK/FBI ). I hope this is helpful. Also true we do tend not to embrace anything different around here. Thank you in advance for any information. Mynew bookThe Haunting of Vancouver Island is now available. The whole place is a little strange, to say the least. I had stopped my Truck at what is called the view-point rest area located on the Malahat Highway as I was heading South. Oddly my mom's room was like a refuge because nothing happened IN the room except the pounding on the walls and rattling doorknob. Retrieved 06/03/2020. The Haunted History of Pelham, New York (SUNY Press Excelsior Editions, 2022); Thomas Pell and the Legend of the Pell Treaty Oak (iUniverse 2004); and Town of Pelham . Thanks! Ive created a separate post for the Greater Victoria area. 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). I have never heard this story before likely due to the fact this never happened. 1. It exists. . Croft appears as a chain-smoking elderly man who pushes Wyatt down the stairs, which he conveniently didnt tell his mother about at the time. I have stayed Cedars Hotel, I didnt see anything. Onewas of a green cloud-mist near the cemetery (probably Pioneer Park), which was only seen over a short period of time. ..it just seems a awfully expensive way to move cows is all! 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. My husband had the exact same experience as the one described at the Franklyn St Gym, Nanaimo. Such a gruesome story may help to explain the origin of what is said to be the most imposing apparition to have been spotted at Croft Castle the figure of an extremely tall man clad in leather. With a collection of years of studying these experiances and hearing many others, one has to; either, except or denie my reply or happenings of the above. A haunting they say happened due to Mr. Croft to a family who rented. I then tried to contact my deceased grandfather through the Ouija Board and someone else came through pretending to be him. No new activity has been reported. Item M02682 - Henry Croft family home on Dunsmuir Street known as "Mount Adelaide" Madge Hamilton collection Henry Croft family home on Dunsmuir Street known as "Mount Adelaide" Title and statement of responsibility area Title proper Henry Croft family home on Dunsmuir Street known as "Mount Adelaide" Record type Photographs Level of description Died in the same workhouse where he was born. 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. Wyatts from the mining town of Crofton, which was named after Mr. Croft, whose house he, his sister, and his mother moved into. Born in Australia, Croft moved to England at a young age and was educated there. But Im interested in the fact they chose to tear down the manor, and that it took so long for anyone to build something afterwards. 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. 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. My Coven does rituals in Elk Falls and Canyon View area. My co worker told me about it but i cant seem to track it down online. Everything about it was just strange. 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. Retrieved 07/03/2020. I am a member of a group called medieval chaos that is larp group in cowichan bay. There is a discussion on Nanaimo Information about this particular stretch of road. but, true island mysterys. Now it's said that her headless ghost returns every year on the 19th May, the . The Gulf Islands, between Vancouver Island and the British Columbia mainland are included. Hull. Keep a journal, find the blogs of Llewelyn authors, and keep reading until you find someone who thinks like you do. 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. Content copyrighted 2015 - 2022 Ethereal Productions Limited unless otherwise stated. Those stories are super creepy! About your cousins man that would have been a First Nations grave site. Red lights Pulsating moving from east to west slowly while heading south. Marijuana would have been illegal at the time, no way they're calling the cops. Some like the ax-murderer ghost of Peter Kakua are based on actual accounts though. Im sorry to hear that you lost your job. I also appreciate you taking the time to be so detailed. Site by FireCask. (Thanks to my boyfriend who grew up here and knows just about everything about the valley.). Port Alice used to sit beside the mill where Seven Hills Golf Course is now. Awesome site btw! A-06673-Jefferson Randolph Smith, known as "Soapy Smith". Ahousaht has done a lot to heal the land and area youre talking about including ceremony and opening it up as a campground. The Earth is Sacred. This is getting silly now. Thank you for sharing this! Most spelling comments get ignored but I like you Jason Wilson. He had said one of the valves kept getting turned when no one was there. Thanks for the comment Elaine! Vancouver Island and British Columbia. I used to think this show was all BS, actors etc. 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. British Columbia's Parliament Buildings are haunted by many ghosts, most notably Francis Rattenbury, the architect who designed them in the 1890s. Very interesting. Ive heard stories of ghostly encounters where the body is found and laid to rest and the hauntings stop. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Crofton was founded in 1902 by Henry Croft, who owned the nearby copper mine in Mt. And kitchen staff, including myself, would hear loud thumping from above them later at night. I loved Shady Mile! On my way home I ran into another friend and decided to hang with him and his brother for a while. Many Landslides back in the day. This may have been the last sighting. Could hear sounds but never paid much attention to them. Thanks for sharing Sue! ..just that it seems out of place there! Anyway. The latch on her cage would often be found open and she would be standing on one leg (the other was rendered usless by an attack from a rooster) in the middle of the kitchen, or just looking out from the cage. 4THE GHOST OF OWAIN GLYN DWR Haunted Britain. There are multiple reports from all over the island (comment below). Would it defy any sort of internet etiquette if I asked you how old your grandmother is? I grew up in the valley and always remember hearing things about witchs that would steal babies and sacrifice them there. The name of the firm was then Croft & Angus. 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 :'(. Henry VIII's second wife is believed to have been born at the estate. but most were probably due to the pollution. Theres plenty on Hornby Island but not recorded or shared, unfortunately. By Jake Rossen. Ready Steady Cut is operated by Hart-Wilson Media Limited The spirit was not describedbut was said to have interfered with electronics, especially music that he didnt like. Well to be honest it is a real bad peeve of mine lol and I like you and your article as well. He invariably gave liberal support and encouragement to any undertaking directed at the fuller development of the Provinces mineral and other resources. An unidentified ship with people clinging to it has apparently been seen sinking off of the same rocks as well. Less likely for you to question your own memory after the fact! I cant think of any stories from Hornby Island off the top of my head. 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. What was anyone expecting? I needed to air this somewhere its burning away it my mind- there never was a ghost, Dude just wanted to bang his sister and the ghost became the cover story. Thank you for your comment Georgette. I live on Vancouver Island, near the town of Crofton. You should check out our facebook page on http://www.facebook.com/HauntedBritishColumbia Andrew. Other people experienced activity throughout the school. An old dismantled elevator has been heard moving even though it should not be possible. There are still concrete structures in the forest, such as large arches and sunken foundations. There were two bedrooms on the upper floor and a sitting type area on the landing at the top of the stairs. And I thought of you being the person to ask! So we were too scared to try. As its still relatively recent, hopefully itll get easier in time. Sounds creepy to me anyways. We live in Ontario and I was not aware of a lot of this info. It is supposed to be haunted. Thanks for sharing Trina! There used to be a train from Victoria to Crofton. I was shown this thread by a friend and wanted to set a couple misconceptions about this whole thing. It measured 7.3. Hope youre having a great weekend. Laura Rowton is a filmmaker and paranormal researcher. Both children saw the ghost, who would . Stanley Gordon was closed years ago, but the current high school (now K-12) is directly below it on the hill. [2] Though the wedding itself was small, guests included William Smithe, the Premier of British Columbia, and Theodore Davie, the Attorney-General. I just moved here and was biking through the parkthe hill area, south of Superior St. Wildlife biologist Dr. Bindernagel who appears in many of the videos below relocated to Vancouver Island in order to be closer to these sightings. more like an energy form than an actual transparent human form. Used to be a common area for satanic rituals. Robert Dunsmulr. Many burial sites turn out to not be true (all of Victoria built on Indigenous burial grounds, for example). Ive for sure seen her around. Part of your story sent chills up and down my spine; the part about the lightning. I had never seen one prior and it really took me off guard. There is also a story of a person having a ball thrown at them. ! He asked, You saw it too, huh? That really bright yellow flash? He nodded. 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. These are both awesome stories. 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. Id be curious to learn what you know in more detail because it would be interesting to find out the story is more widespread than I thought. My husband and I also had a spooky experience in the house during our first winter together. 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. She said she was looking for her mom and she was scared. He said it was just the lights at the nearby airport. My youngest went to french creek elementary school, but sad to say they closed it down this year due to cut back. Arifa Akbar. I grew up in Port Alberni and lived in Ucluelet after I got married and travelled the road in between almost every weekend. even with a light on them.Needless to say we left the area quite fast. By 1902, his mine was producing more ore than railway cars could load and haul away to the Ladysmith and Nanaimo ports. Bath robe. Once staff arrived I asked each one hey you place a trick on me this am? And all said no, just arrived. There were, and still are, some great pagan people but not so easy to confuse the two groups unless a person was ultra religious. A-01432-Roman Catholic missionary Father Augustus Joseph Brabant of Hesquiat Mission. It only mentions two ghosts though. both these stories happened in the last 10 & 15years. Did you check out any of the trails? Author: www.templelodge33.ca. I have seen dolls move, dolls be undressed and their wigs removed, heard noises and footsteps, and had weird electronic anomalies. I hope they are happier and settled in their lives. The Earth is Sacred. Thank you Nelda! I also read into the fact that there were and are 50,000 children missing from residential schools that were here in Port as well. Croft was born in 1861 in St. Pancras Workhouse. And I just heard a footstep outside my room My family just left ten minutes ago. He has never caused harm, but does frighten my mother-in-law somewhat. As before, he could not find anyone. First Nation people especially would be able to tell the difference. I cant help wonder if the the spirit of the skull was just happy be acknowledged and jokingly wonder if the bathroom haunting started when the skull got put back. Retirement_Reflections, 10 Places to Spot a Ghost on Vancouver Island - Vancouver Island View, My Answer to the Attempt to Restore Fandom to Victoria, BC | Otaku no Culture, The White Lady of Thetis Cove (With Video) - Living LibraryLiving Library, http://www.johndeanpark.com/earth-gravity-site/, First Nations groups blast tour guide for opening burial boxes and revealing ancestors skeletal remains, http://www.comoxvalleyrecord.com/opinion/letters/119883239.html, https://www.flickr.com/photos/cumberlandmuseum/sets/72157629074194660, http://www.facebook.com/HauntedBritishColumbia, http://www.canada.com/victoriatimescolonist/news/capital_van_isl/story.html, Pictures of Ghosts? Ive always been sensitive to weird energy in places but I really liked the skull and as a kid, its presence made me feel safe if no one was home. If so that would be great! Back to Jamieson road myself and a friend once witnessed a wolf that was absolutely massive walk up to our car. Not sure if youd noticed, but I do have a blog post on the Qualicum Heritage Inn here if youre interested. I dont know if there is any connection, but years later I became extremely spooked by an energy in the basement bathroom that persisted over many years. People have heard unexplained footsteps in the courthouse or have felt unnatural cold patches, as well. 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. Here are four of the pictures that Steven took of Butter Church mentioned as part of the Mt. If you would like to hear me, feel free to shoot me an email! Need I say more?) If you know of any Cumberland stories Id love it if you shared! I wouldnt worry about it too much, or you might be here a while. There are actually two places around Courtenay called Dracs Castle. The first and original one is the remains of the #8 Coal Mine buildings close to Bevan and Puntledge, on the logging road that goes to Comox Lake. Some of these places are more urban myth than fact, especially as one starts to do the research. Its not far from Providence Farm, another old church still in use for day programs for the mentally disabled. Hauntings blamed on Indigenous burials is an area I have been researching as the most prolific type of urban legend in North America. 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 have witnessed the ground burrower(sasquatch) in treeline of campbell river and likewise a ufo. It travelled with me, down the straight stretch for what seemed like forever.
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