Its a subject that they wish wouldnt be asked. Hi Im Linda from Powell river . I can help clear up a couple of stories Mount Sicker, Chemainus, is indeed the sight of the ghostly woman Ive never heard of her being headless, but even more freaky is her sudden appearance in front of vehicles on the dark mountain road. The regular ferry service to Vesuvius Bay crosses Stuart Channel, which is home to a boisterous population of sea lions and the occasional pod of migrating orcas. It was like it happened in slow motion. Its an interesting story about the hangings in the basement, but Im not so sure that ever happened. Here are four of the pictures that Steven took of Butter Church mentioned as part of the Mt. 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. General material designation graphic material Parallel title Other title information Title statements of responsibility Title notes Attributions and conjectures: The photographer is undetermined. In 2013, the castle closed to the public so that major renovation work could be carried out. Thanks for the great read! Creepiest room. View all posts by Shanon Sinn. I do remember that there was a house near the church. Many people have told me about haunting all over the island that havent been listed. Also working the am shift opening up the hotel, tourism, gift shop, dining room, pub you could hear chairs moving around when they were clearly left place up on the table from the cleaning staff. Thanks for sharing Catie. . And this is the first time I've ever even been on this site, so I just did about a dozen steps to even get to the point where I can reply. Catholics perform exorcisms if the events meet certain criteria. UFO guys name is Granger Taylor. He was a leading mining engineer who developed lumber mills and mines on Vancouver Island. A-06782-Henry Croft's home 'Mount Adelaide' in Esquimalt; built 1890. Articles on a variety of paranormal topics include exclusive interviews and witness testimonies, as well as original reportage on unexplained phenomena, past and present. Not sure what happened to them. Hi Shannon hope you are doing well. I am a member of a group called medieval chaos that is larp group in cowichan bay. Thanks to you who already have! No one could have. My buddy saw it too. 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. It seemed to be made of veins. I think your talking about a pump house that pumps water into the pipeline for Harmac mill. As mentioned, Herbert Croft, the seventeenth century Bishop of Hereford, is claimed to haunt Croft Castle. I know youre a ways from there, but youre still closer than me, so I thought Id ask. Thanks for sharing Dave! Interestingly, the strongest recorded land earthquake in Canada is usually said to have had its epicentre here. I dont know if everyone would ever agree 100% on any one place though. Stories from several of the other islands though. 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. If Im not mistaken every telling I have heard of the haunting has come from First Nation people. Do you know when she passed away, and if the story of the drowning is true? Author seems to be taking from actual sites and folklore though. Esquimalt, was completed. It had been reaching through a window for food. Although a rather large dog. Many buildings are haunted as is the graveyard. I think your instruction for her not to leave the property is smart. As before, he could not find anyone. 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. [8], On July 28, 1917, Croft died at the age of 61 at his home, Mount Adelaide in Victoria from a brain hemorrhage. 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. E & N Train Station, Nanaimo(Fibber Maggees Irish Pub) The E & N Station suffered massive damages from anunexplained fire in 2007. According to the tale, the now unspoiled view is so captivating that Herbert Croft occasionally returns from beyond the grave to enjoy it and to make sure that the plebs have not returned. I saw a woman staring at me intently. Thats interesting. occupying the corner opposite the Dental Surgery at the entrance to Gainsborough Road. Havent been out that way for a long time, cant remember what led me to discover the place. Neighbours have seen an apparition in an upstairs window of a man with a handlebar mustache. Theres a spike in interest after a show like this and not all of it is always respectful. Dracs Castle in Merville was actually the power house for a mill that was never built. 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. Or am I simply too sensitive? I dont know if its mentioned anywhere on this blog. It does make for an interesting life experience. Thank you Erika! The wendigo term is usually used to describe other creatures, sometimes to explain actual cannibalism as a sort of mental disorder, and cryptozoologists using it as theyre trying to compare it to Sasquatch. And yes there was a mess on the wall in the woodshed where it happened. 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. Looking forward to hearing about some of your experiences Joe! I really hate what happened to the native people and its no wonder there are ghosts everywhere here. Several boats left the bay in the middle of the night when this occurred, presumably spooked by the same experience. I hear you, I lost my job over it so, I gained SFA out of this so I have little motivation to make up stories. I feel like the ghost child, by wanting your daughter to find him, may be that he wants his body found so he can finally rest. Mount Tzouhalem, Duncan An apparition of a First Nations warrior has been reported, believed to be Chief Tzouhalem (forum). A good hour drive away. The thing thats so ridiculous is the home was demolished in the 1950s. Hi Shannon Beacon Hill Park. So we were too scared to try. Hi there. They had seen a cat going in and out of the abandoned building and they were worried about it because the building is planned to be demolished. The forum site is not well moderated. The 20 houses in the United Kingdom with the worst reputation for their unwanted ghosts and spirits. Cleaned up after suicide? 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 hope one day i can find it! The old mine in Courtenay that is referred to as dracs castle is actually just off Tsoulam River road. The family home was at Chemainus for a few years, and in 1889 the present residence, Mount Adelaide, at West Bay. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Im sorry to hear that you lost your job. I appreciate you sharing the experience. The Gulf Islands, between Vancouver Island and the British Columbia mainland are included. Its the people who call me an idiot without adding anything that get ignored because, well, that just seems a little harsh. I think youre right Jae that rings a bell! The window he had seen the man standing in related to an attic room known as Welshmans attic. Many mill workers have felt or heard things and even seen apparitions even to this day. Ross Bay Cemetery and Hatley Cemetery | Living LibraryLiving Library. screaming babies? A highway apparition is also reported here. Sasquatch sightings are a mystery thats always seemed just out of grasp. The location us near the butter church and we have mass battles weekly with 50 to 100 people attending. Strange about the vehicle for sure! Ive heard some interesting ghost stories from a woman who worked there long after the Residential School closed. I will definitely keep that in mind. Side note. Never knew much about it, as when I used to go there, maybe about 15-18 years ago it was just an open stone or concrete building with walls that were broken down. People have heard unexplained footsteps in the courthouse or have felt unnatural cold patches, as well. I was wondering where back east you might be referring to? Updates on June 12, 2012 thanks to Sean Enns from Nanaimo/Chemainus for Tofino Book, Mount Sicker leads (including UFO) & Thetis Lake Monster (Believed to be a hoax & will be part of the Victoria list). I had a strange experience happen to me August,28 2010 while I was working as a Truck Driver for a Courier Company at approximately 01:00 hours of the morning. I was scared to death that something worse had happened but thankful that shed only gotten to his driveway. Are you aware of any because I havent had any luck? All he wanted was a glimpse. Ill send you an email over the next couple of weeks. Also not private homes or addresses. Schooner Restaurant, Tofino(open) An apparition of a male has been reported. Was your experience during the day? Ive never found it so now I know what to look for , I remember hearing about this place but never went. Dr. Hasell was called in consultation and after an examination it was found that Mr. Croft was suffering from hemorrhage of the brain. If so that would be great! Thanks for sharing. Ill have to look into that train-disaster story. Do you know if it was a residential school? The Bastion Fort, Nanaimo(open) Audio and poltergeist activity has been reported since the 60s. A haunting they say happened due to Mr. Croft to a family who rented. It wouldnt be unusual to have a work residence near his businesses and a home residence for his family. I wanted to know what the hell it was. If theres ever been a lamer religion than Satanism I dont know about it. Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. Ive never come across it one while conducting any of my research, but that doesnt mean it didnt happen. Why didnt you go to the cops? Owen Bay, Sonora IslandThe original settler of the island disappeared and was never found. Some people who work every day at a small site never claim to experience anything ever. Wow, thats intense. This lake is cedar water and normally you cannot see the bottom during the day. Horrid Henry's Haunted House (episode) is the thirty-eighth episode in Series 1 and the 38th episode overall. Im aware of the Fisherman River area settlement, but Ive never been there. Furthermore, the Siwash Hill entities may actually have been two separate spirits. I never knew anyone had experienced anything there before. The name of the firm was then Croft & Angus. Thank-you for your time and attention! Its a path for the cows to go under the highway. In 2004,Vancouver Paranormal Societyclaimed to have captured some video evidence and the image of a bearded man in the grain of the wood. Kanaka Pete was incarcerated here before he was hanged. Two 12-year-old girls had seen her, as she appeared and told one in 1938 that her family was safe, & later appeared to the other girl in 1998. 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. Arifa Akbar. Some comments on Youtube as well http://livinglibraryblog.com/?p=2271. 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. Would you happen to remember what the other stories there were on that episode? I picked up the book at one of our local corner store/ liquor stores, but Im sure you can find it at any book shop around here, or at a library. so they ran out and later after they said they saw An older man checking out the area afterwards. Valdez Spit, (Valdes) IslandA dancing First Nation warriors apparition has been reported, similar to the Pender Island apparition. In that moment, I was standing in the very same spot that the ghost of Herbert Croft has been sighted. 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. 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