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. I would venture to guess he was of the Crowley infused variety. Stuff gets weirder, including a wince-inducing scene with some fish hooks. Haunted By Henry sounds like a weird fashion line, or at least it would if you stuck a comma after the word haunted, but its actually about a mother and her children being besieged by unsettling events after moving into the former home of a 19th-century mining magnate. Those stories are super creepy! The cannibal witch is called a wendigo by the the first nations people back east. The street numbers on the porchs wood post cannot be seen from the street because of the shrubs but the 2 on the top has turned upside down and covers the number underneath it. Siwash Hill Road & Cemetery, ComoxUsually said to be in Courtenay, Siwash Hill seems to also be Comox Hill listed below (source). Thank you Rob. Anyways I turned back and looked at the cluster of 3 stars and the one on the top left started heading East, gained a lot of speed then poof! I dont know the details, when it was, or where on the lake. Your email address will not be published. People across Vancouver Island have left comments about their experiences at the bottom of the page. The only way I can describe it is as if there was 10 people all just wrecking the house simultaneously while we just stood in the living room. Creep place!! I live in this area and can vouch for hearing those wolves howling. If you look closer at the photo, you notice her face is just bones and she has no skin, as well you could see through her. the remoteness is quite astounding. I found this article from 2007: http://www.canada.com/victoriatimescolonist/news/capital_van_isl/story.html 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. Thank you for your comment Brian. The security guard, it is said, was certain that Herbert was the man he had seen standing in the window of Welshmans attic. Sicker is Wikipedia, but even there it says source needed. Thanks for clearing that up I will have to look a little deeper. This is one of the locations Ive had a harder time finding details about, as far as the hauntings go. As for the little Satanic Church in Jingle pot. It seems crazy to me so why would people believe it. I had stopped my Truck at what is called the view-point rest area located on the Malahat Highway as I was heading South. 07/03/2020. Hmm, been there many times while dirtbiking, partying or 4x4ingIt is pretty erie feeling. He died shortly before 4 o'clock. He grew up in an orphanage, and at the age of 15, took a job as a street sweeper, a job he kept for the rest of his life. Dracs Castle is a made up name from sometime in the 70s, early 80s; dont know why. Everything they show has a root of truth to it, but is heavily dramatised in the finished product. I lived in ,Parksville, Bowser and Courtenay /Comox area for 20 yrs. The school closed that day because of the tragedy and my sister was home at the time. It was cool they included the shot inside the mine. 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. Always drawn to that location. Haunted By Henry sounds like a weird fashion line or at least it. Someone PLEASE Im begging you explain these things Am I going insane? Swinging doors, strange sounds, and people claiming to see a lady dress in, white walking into the corner bathroom. Harbour House Hotel, Salt Spring Island(open) Audible phenomena and poltergeist activity is experienced. He moved to Canada in 1883 and became involved in logging, purchasing the sawmill in Chemainus. Yes there were rituals performed there with animals, parties (raves), etc. Now shes searching for her head. In 1291 Isolda, then widow of William de . Its a very unique account for sure . 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. 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. He grew up in Langford, in one of the oldest houses still standing, and for the past 30 years his family has experienced many things. Hope this gets added. Thanks Anthony! My husband has also had other experiences in that house, some of which are too dark and eery for me to discuss in an online forum like this. Read more 0 Roche Harbor Resort Roche Harbor, Washington Im reluctant to go further than this as it would feel exploitive. (Thanks to my boyfriend who grew up here and knows just about everything about the valley.). During my weekday visit to Croft Castle, I was fortunate to be able to experience an attic and cellar tour, led by a National Trust volunteer called Simon. They have seen a fully black figure of a man walking through their house. Considering the village and its inhabitants to be a blight on the landscape, Herbert had them moved. I believe in supernatural things unexplained by science, but seriously. come on Hi, I'm the guy in the show. I havent been able to find any mention of Farquhar Street and coal carts but Ill look a little deeper when I get the chance. Places Around The World. Scary Places. People have heard unexplained footsteps in the courthouse or have felt unnatural cold patches, as well. I have never seen anything on Draculas castle as it was once known on the comox lake logging road if its still there. He called me to tell me about it. It was AMAZING. So even if you had a dream about fire, it is not specific enough to take seriously either, unless you journaled about it beforehand. There are claims that the previous owners left suddenly, abandoning all of their possessions including a car. I was looking down the street towards Farquhar Street when I saw something rolling down the road on Farquhar Street. He married Abigail Hunter in 1825, in Barnwell, Barnwell, South Carolina, United States. 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. The town of Crofton is named for him. You have an awesome blog and I look forward to reading more of your work. Any personal experiences youd like to share? 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. I really appreciate the information. Many, many people have seen all three of the ghosts reported to haunt the Inn. First Nation oral traditions have stories of giant serpents as well. Unfortunately she was shot while tending to the bar, you can still see the bullet holes in the wall and sealing. Very intense to say the least. Thanks for your comment and looking forward to your stories. He refused to believe us and thought the 12 year olds held a "house wrecker". He is survived by, besides his widow, one sister and three brothers. There are multiple reports from all over the island (comment below). I do know the Cedars Hotel, up the road fron the old Zeballos Hotel, has stories enough to curl your hair. Brother XII was said to have used discarnate spirits in order to attack witnesses using a type of black magic. Eventually, a group who brought him to court used First Nation spirit-medicine (magic) to retaliate, and won their case. The one we rented was the original house. Thanks for the great read! Services will take place at 3 oclock in Christ Church Cathedral. I saw a young female child near her playing. She put the fish tackle at the foot of his bed, he is why she went to go sleep downstairs. I live on Vancouver Island, near the town of Crofton. I thought of your comment so thought Id share. Thanks for sharing. Not to mention other weird stuff like a man just going for a walk through the woods and he vanishes!! Either habituated or rabies etc. 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. @CML http://www.johndeanpark.com/earth-gravity-site/ i think this might give some insight for you. I had many a lunch at The Zeballos Hotel cafe,I was there just after the place burnt down .Such a shame. Port Alice used to sit beside the mill where Seven Hills Golf Course is now. At this point it is word of mouth; but, Ive seen one. The list is source based, meaning locations are added if theyve received enough oral, media, or online recognition. A candle was seen lit on shore in an old shed when no one was there, either. Many are here below in the comment section. At this point, my husband got up and looked out the window of the front door and there was absolutely no one there. As he approached the same side of the castle, he again saw the man looking out of the window. Hope youre having a great week! And yes there was a mess on the wall in the woodshed where it happened. The shower drain leads into the basement, which in turn leads into a network of tunnels leading further back into the house. Hope you enjoy . Croft House is a Los Angeles manufacturer and retailer of handmade home furniture and commercial fixtures. Cuckoos patio on a warm summer evening is probably one of my favourite places to eat on the island. Diane got a ride home and mom came and got us when she got off work. Could hear sounds but never paid much attention to them. She was a kid when this happened to her as well. Learn how your comment data is processed. This heritage site will likely be a commercial business in the near future. I once did some light research on it when I was looking for a home for a fiction story I was writing. Some of the pub staff know a lot about the history, and they all seem to have a ghost story or two . Quirky or strange incidents have occurred, believed by owners and staff to be the ghost of a deceased chef named Morris Shank. Thanks for sharing Anthony. 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 for sharing Dave! It was well known as being haunted by the rest of the staff. 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 a great day. This hauntings more often said to have occurred in Coquitlam, however, and is most likely a Nanaimo urban myth (link). 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. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Could you give me a bit more information on its whereabouts? The source for Mt. An RCMP police officer is said to have seen the apparition of a woman. Nothing online or in print that Im aware of anyways. How long ago were you there, and did you have the murder vibe there as well? Camped at a campsite on the way into Port Alice and had odd vibes or feelings from this place, barely slept and at day break got outta there in a hurry, nothing was seen nor heard, but the aura of the beautiful camp ground was eerie to say the least..anyone else ever mention this? I am not sure if it was satanic or wiccan, I did see a deer skull on a tree with a metal cup hanging off the antlers. I was fortunate enough to help the museum with some of their research. Locke and Key season 3, episode 1recap a cute return, School Tales The Series season 1, episode 7 recap Curse, Devil in Ohio episode 2 recap Sanctuary. It seemed to be made of veins. 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). We always noticed that door because we never wanted the cat to get down there. I told the friend was with that it almost looked like the moon but way too bright and White. Enjoy. Would be interested in hearing more about the Sasquatch Cece as well. Tiarks in the Queen Anne style. He was super pale and terrified and wouldnt talk about it till the next day. Not sure if the child was hers, or an earlier version of herself. He also said hed seen a big guy lurking behind the lodge a few times when he knew no one else to e around. But again, Henry Crofts house is in Victoria, and Im pretty sure its always been there. Henry Croft's home 'Mount Adelaide' in Esquimalt; built 1890. 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. About fifteen years ago he represented one of the Island constituencies In the Provincial Legislature. If youd like to go, you should get on the museums email list. The spirit is said to be a former head dancer who was killed when the location was a strip bar, but there are no records of this and it would not explain the old-fashioned dress. In 1882, Mr. Croft arrived in Victoria and immediately took an active interest in the development of the Islands resources of timber. 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? Site by FireCask. I actually live in Crofton. One side of Schoen Lake and the back of a friends property in Bowser. His mother died in Australia when he was one year old. Am interested to find out if you have any knowledge about supernatural occurrences on Hornby Island. Just saw this episode..Im seriously just wondering 3 things What are the odds the house would have original copies stored of papers left vaulted and untouched, over a hundred years, including about the suicide of previous tenant who would leave that paper of the suicide by tenant if left vacant four years?!? Mount Adelaide, Esquimalt. A-06782-Henry Croft's home 'Mount Adelaide' in Esquimalt; built 1890. 07/03/2020. but I thought there MIGHT be, something true it originated from. He moved to Canada in 1883 and became involved in logging, purchasing the sawmill in Chemainus. These experiences have shaped him drastically. 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. 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. Thank you for sharing Coleen. I havent spoken to the friend I was with since then other than in passing and saying hi. Ahousaht has done a lot to heal the land and area youre talking about including ceremony and opening it up as a campground. No cemetery was available to him, so he was buried in an unmarked grave on the island to which he had fled. As a result, the propertys four-plex became haunted. 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 would love to talk to you more about your experiences if youd be open. Now I read about disimbodyed voices from the church and cant help but think that what people hear is us. As for Tzouhalem I would think that is less likely. You wouldnt catch me handling those things in fear of some sort of curse! 1 Summary "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. A number of years ago I was doing a lot of construction work and commuting to Port Alberni from Nanaimo. Perhaps others have seen something similar around there which is why I wanted to share. I also took a 1 minute video as well. This may have been the last sighting. Heard of bigfoot sittings on protection island; but, not on Newcastle campers have heard tree knocking and branch breaking. Some of those tales are attached to mansions, castles and palaces. 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. That means I can add it to this list if I can find the episode. The tickets sold out quickly! The second one, which is the remains of an old mill, is located next to the Tsolum River, on Farnum Road. Thanks for the great information. Dont even get me started on the dungeon! I am a skeptical believer, so I dont accept or dismiss anything as real. My girl friend came out to the side of the road on dunsmuir in front of the Cumberland hotel..asked me who I was talking too..I replied this cowboy..I turned around and he was gone..wasnt til 12 years later reading an article in the local comox valley paper about the cowboy ghost in Cumberland that walked the main street dunsmuir that I put it all together..Nanaimo is similar to Cumberland with coal..I lived on Halliburton.never had the fortune of seeing anything there. Sicker Railway from his copper mine to Crofton. Ive also been to Dracs castle. The issue I have with this article is the use of the word hung. He describes it as looking like a haunted house, and hes right about that. There are a lot of serpent claims on and around Vancouver Island like a ridiculous amount. Theyve been organized into three sections,Part I: Generally Considered Haunted,Part II: Less Verified Hauntings,andPart III: Giants of the Wood, Monsters in the Water, & Lights in the Sky,listed geographically from the south of the island to the north, as one would be driving from Victoria. https://archives.victoria.ca/henry-croft-family-home-on-dunsmuir-street-known-as-mount-adelaide-3. Author: www.templelodge33.ca. This is what happened to me August,28 2010. I may or may not be haunted, but its a special place to visit. Born in Australia, Croft moved to England at a young age and was educated there. Im still hoping to find something that I can use to add this maybe Ill just mention multiple comments below or something. (Image source: Public Domain) In 2013, the castle closed to the public so that major renovation work could be carried out. I realize that nowadays such a find would be returned to the Comox band but back then nobody was interest once it was determined to not be recent. Copyright 2021 Ready Steady Cut. I can only imagine how difficult this must be. I will say that I did immediately recognize the sister of the man telling the story. 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). Also, why was everyone so chill when the lights went off?! Hobby Horse Farm in Greenwich, also known as the Benjamin Reynolds house, is an 1840 manor home in the Greek Revival style that was originally built on 150 acres purchased by Benjamin in 1838. 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