My friend lives in a home that he claimed for the longest time was haunted. Do you know if it was a residential school? Retrieved 06/03/2020. By now the interior had been redressed, with the furnishings and portraits returned to the rooms. or even what era of clothing she might be wearing? Ive come across other reports from the Aldred House before (not the same as Nanaimo Travel) but dont remember hearing directly from anyone working there. pennine pathfinder awning instructions I almost think now that the hauntings on Newcastle may not even be ghost; eventhough, I have had ghostly phenomina happen to me. As for the little Satanic Church in Jingle pot. I saw an apparition in Nanaimo about 4 years back. It exists. I liked that bit. The first was a sighting of what I am sure was bigfoot. I know youre a ways from there, but youre still closer than me, so I thought Id ask. I have not heard any tales of Ms Suzie moving on up. If youre living in Nanaimo, the museum has a tour during the Halloween season which includes a few of these sites. Another ghostly figure is that of a woman wearing crinoline and a close fitting cap. 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. The mill really is old, so it wouldnt surprise me if there was a story or two there as well. I was petrified. Shanon, have you done any exploring into Kakawis Indian Residential School on Meares Island (across from Tofino)? Do you know anything about the third one? All rights reserved. Also, if you are 100% sure it was a wolf, I can guarantee you that its bad if they approach people. Some of those tales are attached to mansions, castles and palaces. No one could have. Beautiful part of our Island. 2 In Victoria. Why isnt the mom adding more disbelief, but okay with what was going on with her kids? Im not an expert, but generally speaking, children do seem to lose these abilities as they grow older. She said that she was going to look for Kedeit. We were sleeping by the fireplace in the living room, and both awoke to the sound of a car pulling into the driveway. The piano sometimes plays a few notes, as well. Pachena Point, Bamfield (Ghost ship. That lodge has since burned down (unexpicably) and been rebuilt. Adelaide house too, found the same things. In 1291 Isolda, then widow of William de . Id never heard of sightings on either of these islands. Here are some examples of Vancouver Island UFO sightings: For a list of other Vancouver Island Haunted Sites please visitHaunted Locations of Victoria. They would be hurled out of bed, to the floor, the mattress on top of them. My mother was the janitor at Stanley Gordon, and when I was a kid Id be there in the library upstairs, and I swear Id hear things in there, especially the computer room section! Would you happen to remember what the other stories there were on that episode? Might be worth looking into further. My nephew talked to an invisible man who just happened to have the nickname of his dead grandfather who once lived in their home (my nephew had no access to this knowledge), so I have come across something similar in my family as well. I also appreciate you taking the time to be so detailed. He said sometimes the guy was with a large white wolf/dog type animal. Hi Luke, there have been a number of reports of black cougars across North America but this is the first Ive heard from Vancouver Island. By Jake Rossen. 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. Thanks for sharing Trina! If I do come across anything Ill post it attached to this comment for you! She heard quite loud footsteps coming from upstairs and had naturally assumed it was me, when she realized that I was, in fact, outside while she was hearing this. Haunted, dont know about that. He got there and it was quiet, but the whole house was trashed. Would love to see some pictures. British Columbia's Parliament Buildings are haunted by many ghosts, most notably Francis Rattenbury, the architect who designed them in the 1890s. The CD was purchased at Central Drugs in Nanaimo at the Bowen road location. And as we stood there looking at it, doors started slamming upstairs and loud thumps on the upstairs floor. Henry VIII's second wife is believed to have been born at the estate. Hes now believed to be at peace due to a First Nations-style tree memorial built by one of the witnesses. Or let anyone near the scene to touch it? The story states that an early miner found his wife cheating and killed her, either by accident when he tried to kill the man or on purpose. If this theory is correct, then Croft Castle may have played host to Glyndr. The Historical AF Podcast, Enter If You Dare!! Ive spent my whole life here. Would see a black and white dog from time to time, as well. Thanks for clarifying this Charlotte its much appreciated! I havent been able to find anything in print yet. Expecting to feel a chill, or some other supernatural sensation, I was left somewhat disappointed, feeling only the warmth of the sun on my face. There is a new hotel on the site, The Post and Beam. The Butter Church is in the shadow of Mount Tzouhalem. Stuck-Up Steve tricks Henry into thinking the top floor bedroom in his mansion is haunted. It is possible there may also be sasquatch ghost too. Franklyn Street Gymnasium, Nanaimo (Aboriginal Friendship Centres Youth Drop-in Centre) Built in 1922, the gym has a reputation for being haunted. The town was relocated to where it is because of the pollution. A man from Powell River died in one of the rooms on the second floor around 1970. Would have liked to be there when there were less for sure. Would you like to leave a comment or question about anything on this page? I was kind of scared but too caught up in what I was looking at and running didnt seem necessary. 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. 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. Picture two. The Cheltenham Haunting took place in a large house called Garden Reach on Pitville Circus Road in Cheltenham between 1882 and 1886. I realized it was an old coal cart that I had seen rolling down Farquhar Street. Great share! To see photos of what it used to look like, as well as a few photos from current day, check out the Cumberland Museums photo stream at https://www.flickr.com/photos/cumberlandmuseum/sets/72157629074194660. Would you be willing to share wether or not it took place on Vancouver Island? Have no dates sorry. Could hear sounds but never paid much attention to them. That would be Cumberland. The Earth is Sacred. With his careful guidance and full knowledge of the castles history, I was taken behind the scenes, so to speak, to see areas of the castle which are usually out of bounds to the public. Keeha Beach (Bay), BamfieldTheres an oral tradition on Vancouver Island of this beach being a sacred or holy place where several people have had personal experiences. The 20 houses in the United Kingdom with the worst reputation for their unwanted ghosts and spirits. Hi Kris thank you for your comment! Scary Places. 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. tried to find it but never could. I hope they are happier and settled in their lives. In 1291 Isolda then widow of William de. Finally, there was a really bizarre lightening storm outside my house exactly three years to the day, exactly August, 28 2013 where the lightening stayed inside of clouds and made absolutely NO thunder whatsoever. Said he saw what was either a very elderly lady or little girl in a nightgown, standing at the foot of my bed looking at me. Retrieved 07/03/2020. Thanks for reading my book Jaclyn! I do remember that there was a house near the church. A highway apparition is also reported here. The location us near the butter church and we have mass battles weekly with 50 to 100 people attending. The Paranormal Scholar is an offshoot of Ethereal Productions, whose debut documentary, In Search of the Dead, was released in 2019. The list here is source based, meaning that I only list sites that I can reference in book, newspaper, online articles or television. Feb 15, 2014 - Historic Croft house. My Dad retired on Saltspring Island and in mid summer of 2004, I was standing on top of a hill and saw a red light, moving diagonally then hovering, then shooting off, then hovering always visible. They had no children.[9]. Mary died on August 15, 1928. It scared the crap out of her, and seemed huge to her. I found this episode really interesting. I hope to track down an old newspaper story or something, but it might have to wait until I have a little more time. I loved Shady Mile! Nope. The only tip Ive ever had from Cumberland per se is from the site where Henry Wagner killed Constable Ross at the old Fraser and Bishop store. I can garentee you a good 90% of the buildings are haunted in the area including residential. Croft rose in prominence through his running of the mill, and further enhanced his standing by marrying a daughter of Robert Dunsmuir, a prominent industrialist on Vancouver Island. The local history and experiences prompt me to create a Paranormal Investigation group with a few close friends and have evidence to back them up. These stories go back generations, and occur in other First Nation groups on the Island and mainland coast as well. Anything in particular youve heard or experienced? About your cousins man that would have been a First Nations grave site. This is immediately a return to the usual garbage that this show peddles, which is a shame after a slightly better-than-average premiere. I worked in the main market. He also mentioned the lightning thing. One commenter has shared a vivid account over the Malahat you might find interesting also. Id be really stoked to hear what youve been told. and he takes to sleeping in Jessicas bed, where they both hide under the covers with a torch, which has never gone well for anyone. It is a 45 minute drive to Port Alice from here and nothing but logging roads and lakes the whole way there so it is very dark at night .Blah Blah BlahOn the way home it was really dark but in the trees I could see a really bright white light. The only thing Ive been able to find out lately is that it is somewhere off Forbidden Plateau Rd area or Piercy rd area and theres just 4 walls standing. I'm under contract to not get into the meat and potatoes for another 10months or so, but some things have to be said. 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. my mom and I were in separate bunkbeds and friend in queen bed across room mom had gone to bed early and friend and I not till 3am . I told the friend was with that it almost looked like the moon but way too bright and White. The Diplomat Motel, Nanaimo (open)The white figure of a man in military attire was reported in a forum that no longer exists. I got some pics of the church and property if anyone is interested. Both these places are felt by others too. Damn. The island at the mouth of the bay is said to have been used as a First Nation Cemetery. the remoteness is quite astounding. A First Nations tour guide was just in the news for opening one of these boxes up and letting people take pictures of the remains: First Nations groups blast tour guide for opening burial boxes and revealing ancestors skeletal remains. This would be the first Port Hardy ghost story Ive come across. The building underwent massive restorations and was reopened in 2012 as Fibber Maggees. Perhaps others have seen something similar around there which is why I wanted to share. Sounds creepy to me anyways. Jacob Henry Croft Sr was born on 4 October 1804, in Barnwell, South Carolina, United States as the son of John Henry Graff and Mary Ann. 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.) both these stories happened in the last 10 & 15years. They have seen a fully black figure of a man walking through their house. Heard of bigfoot sittings on protection island; but, not on Newcastle campers have heard tree knocking and branch breaking. Doors open and close, rattling chains are heard and items are moved without explanation. Many Landslides back in the day. The High School student had a very strange occurance. Oct 19, 2016. . Saw these on 2 different occasions about 8 months or more apart. Hi Larry, I just sent you an email but wanted to comment here to make sure you get it. I remember backing out of the long drive way and never really being able to find it again and probably for good reason too. 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. Wether these encounters really are with the dead or something else including something as of yet psychologically unexplainable, I think it is helpful to have some sort of protective measure if possible. One site claims that shadow figures have been seen here as well. I actually got scared and we decided to leave. Sometimes that included his wives, children and anyone else. 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. No man of his profession obtained higher credentials in the Commonwealth. Articles on a variety of paranormal topics include exclusive interviews and witness testimonies, as well as original reportage on unexplained phenomena, past and present. I just wanted to touch base regarding the incident that happened to me at the Malahat viewpoint lookout rest stop on August,28 2010 at approximately 12:30 .am. Neighbours have seen an apparition in an upstairs window of a man with a handlebar mustache. As I have said before the saga continues and seeing is believing on both fronts. Some other religious groups and individuals use the word exorcism as well. 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? All he wanted was a glimpse. It walked in, stared at me for a few moments, then left through the door overlooking the schools. I once saw a basketball bouncing alone in the empty gym. I was there less than 3 months ago for a photoshoot with a couple of friends because we admired the art there. Log in I did a search and couldnt find any other claims from Fairburn Farmstay but that doesnt mean anything other than it might not be on the internet. I reported the incident but never heard anything back. The paper from 4 years ago getting there was a big plot hole though. Its the first Ive been told of a haunting in Port Alice. There may be an overlap between Ghost Lights and UFO sightings, depending on what the viewer is interpreting or due to elevation. When Croft's widow died, T. H. Matson purchased the house. The whole place is a little strange, to say the least. I just got the impression of something really big and broad. or is there another church in the area? I just wanted to say that I am thrilled to see am web page dedicated to this!
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