Some of the pub staff know a lot about the history, and they all seem to have a ghost story or two . 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. 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. There are still concrete structures in the forest, such as large arches and sunken foundations. why that location? Hi Kris thank you for your comment! Thanks for sharing. Founded in 1902 by copper magnate Henry Croft, Crofton not only looks directly across to Saltspring Island, but provides you with the means to get there too. Seeing no eyes at all but simply dark holes was quite scarey! Do you mean the 17 Mile Pub? Again, plausible. There are believed to be spirits there, as well. There were still some of his old papers in his office, but certainly not an archive. Very evil grounds. I can only imagine how intimidating it mustve been to see one up close. I may write beneath here some time in the future for you if I come across something similar so be sure to subscribe to the comments! As for Cassidy Inn being haunted, it has come up in the comments section below including personal accounts. He said his name was Red, which I later came to find out was the name of a man who was in a band with my grandfather 50 years ago when my grandfather lived down the road from where my friend was living. Tzouhalem entry above. Hopefully, this is the case and not a sacrifice (I cant see anyone being able to legit sacrifice an elk). we started taking pictures of the trailer and there were tons of what ppl call orbs neither one of us ever had the guts to take a pic outside at night though lol . The second was of an apparition of a woman with a hideous face nothing like a human face without arms and legs. For sure Damien! They found her the next morning under the dock. 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. Henry Croft (January 15, 1856 July 28, 1917) was an Australian-born lumber and mining magnate on Vancouver Island from the 1880s to 1900s. Id like to leave you with a Interesting story. I heard stories about the paper mill dam in Port Alberni from many people, since I was a little girl, the first person I knew that saw the ghost of the lady who walks on the water was my late sister, she was a teenager at the time that she told me about it, she was with a couple of my cousins at the dam in the early morning hours(3am) one summer and they were enjoying the warm evening air with a little dip in the river, my cousins had decided 2go 2the shore, they were done swimming but my sister wanted 2stay in the water a little bit longer(she was enjoying herself) so they waited on the shore 4her. I worked at the mill it seems fine to me but the hotel is something else I saw the strangest phenomena on more than one occasion! Herbert Croft was responsible for the rebuilding of Croft Castle after it was destroyed during the English Civil War. Required fields are marked *. thanks for the shout out Amanda! It has housed a few different organizations, but seems to be an active area. Caddy (Cadborosaurus) has been seen all around the island by hundreds of people (Campbell River calls it Klamahtossaurus). Not the kind your thinking. 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.. I had many a lunch at The Zeballos Hotel cafe,I was there just after the place burnt down .Such a shame. side-by-side (?). And as we stood there looking at it, doors started slamming upstairs and loud thumps on the upstairs floor. He is survived by, besides his widow, one sister and three brothers. Curious if you/any one has had similar experiences or heard stories. As for the little Satanic Church in Jingle pot. How about vengeful spirits and poltergeists? Or even make those who lived where it happened clean it up? Do you know if it was a residential school? I love the wolf story. Also, electronic problems and issues with a door that wouldnt lock. October 19, 2020. I was almost as surprised as you when I saw the episode for the first time. This apparition appeared fully dry, and after looking at her and her friend for a moment, is said to have vanished (comments with accounts below). Thank you for sharing! Franklyn Street Gymnasium, Nanaimo (Aboriginal Friendship Centres Youth Drop-in Centre) Built in 1922, the gym has a reputation for being haunted. I can tell you a ghost story about every single room that the public has access to. a volunteer conducting a tour at Croft Castle. 2019. ; Delve into the history of Croft Castle. National Trust. 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. Hi Sandy, Thank you for your comment! She said that she was going to look for Kedeit. Joey..I one hundred percent believe you. Hope you can find some information on this somewhere, it would be nice to keep the history alive. or even what era of clothing she might be wearing? I appreciate you sharing the experience. Descriptions of him are vague, but hes said to have been improperly buried. Much of the churchs legend/reputation stems from older inaccurate settler legends about the building etc. About It oclock yesterday morning a return of the headache induced him to call Dr. Holmes, who was with him half an hour later. 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. Heriot Bay Inn, Quadra Island(open) The apparition of a man in old-fashioned clothing is reported. It became a restaurant in the 80s. All he wanted was a glimpse. Have you ever explored Coal Harbour, near Port Hardy on northern Vancouver Island? Both these places are felt by others too. Also of note The Alders resort, creepiest place i have ever stayed, i think its a native thing. Born in Australia Croft moved to. He also mentioned the lightning thing. She said she was looking for her mom and she was scared. There are a lot more stories here than most people realize! It seems crazy to me so why would people believe it. 1. Hycroft Manor - 1489 McRae Avenue. Large red brick house c1900? Hi there. Hi Mary. I know a few other folks that feel it too. Poltergeist activity such as lights turning on and objects moving has been noted as well as a spirit believed to be a woman. Hi Ed, I havent heard about it being haunted or that there were tunnels underground. Im guessing it was at least 10 or taller. I read that his in-laws owned more property near Dunsmuir Road. Community. chanson qui parle de mariage; henry croft house haunted. South Crescent Street, Port AlberniThere are rumours that this whole street is haunted. Which side of Schoen Lake did you feel was creepy? I just got the impression of something really big and broad. I heard stories after that that witchcraft is practiced there at times as well. [3] In 1902, the village was established, the smelter opened, and Croft extended the Lenora Mt. The mountain isreported to be an active Sasquatch area, as well (comments with accounts below). Awesome site btw! Thank you for sharing your memory of the school. Many burial sites turn out to not be true (all of Victoria built on Indigenous burial grounds, for example). I once did some light research on it when I was looking for a home for a fiction story I was writing. Sometimes when a site gets a reputation people will mess around just to screw with / freak out other people. Youd think Netflix would at least do a little research before they filmed this piece of crap. 07/03/2020. Henry Croft's home 'Mount Adelaide' in Esquimalt; built 1890. After moving to Qualicum Beach in 2003, I worked at the Qualicum Heritage Inn. An old dismantled elevator has been heard moving even though it should not be possible. Henry Croft in Australia, Victoria Birth Index, 1837-1920. I appreciate you bringing up the topic of Indigenous burial hauntings in a sensitive way. She was a kid when this happened to her as well. Scary much?!? There were also 2 men I believe who jumped into the box of one of her friends trucks and were trying to open the doors. Part I: Generally Considered Haunted First Nation Village. Both practitioners announced he could not possibly recover. Born in Australia, Croft moved to England at a young age and was educated there. At one point, my friend took a photo in his kitchen a photo which I saw firsthand at the table was a woman in a bathrobe. I told the friend was with that it almost looked like the moon but way too bright and White. Several people were inside the room when a glass flew off of the bar. Thank you for your comment Brian. Hope youre having a great week! Quite a history here. Your first commentfeeling of searching for the spirit, do you mean that they felt as if they were being watched? The new hotel is the Post & Beam Lodge (new activity said to be occurring by commenter near the bottom of comment section). If this happened to me however, I would tell myself the TV incident happened too young to take seriously. [4] I left the cab of my Truck to go relieve myself of to the side roadway and I noticed of in the distance two slow moving blue lights off in the distance, then all of a sudden the 2 blue lights moved towards me together.Shocked at what I was seeing, I ran toward my truck to get out of there. Do you know of any newspaper articles that talk about these places? I woke up one night to the kitchen door open and a blue figure walking through the house. This lake is cedar water and normally you cannot see the bottom during the day. If true, this would make Croft Castle his final resting place. We have also seen numerous ufos. Try Lynn Maur Resort just south of courtenay, closer to union bay, the logging csmp waass here and the cabons still stand and rented. People get messages from ghost hunters, twelve year old kids, curiosity seekers, etc. I did read through the site yesterday so perhaps I already read about them. I cant find a current web page for Hill or Angus. Dracs Castle is the ruins of No. Samuel Fiddick is my great great great grandfather on my moms side. Then it was banging on the walls in the downstairs hallway which kinda herded us into the living room and we could hear all the dishes and pots and pans smashing and banging around in the kitchen while the doors kept slamming and walls kept banging. 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. Henry Croft in 1891 England & Wales Census. Elders have stories. Those stories are super creepy! I am a member of a group called medieval chaos that is larp group in cowichan bay. Thanks again for sharing Mary. I remain unconvinced that it is ethical to charge people for these services which is usually the case. still curious as to what it was. A few of the commenters here have been notified that their experiences are part of the book. Interestingly enough when I was a teen in 97 my family and I went and stayed at the lodge on Shoal Bay because my friends dad was the caretaker. Ill send you an email over the next couple of weeks. It is possible there may also be sasquatch ghost too. Everything they show has a root of truth to it, but is heavily dramatised in the finished product. If youve never been to Keeha Beach area its really impressive. Its a subject that they wish wouldnt be asked. I believe in supernatural things unexplained by science, but seriously. come on Hi, I'm the guy in the show. It doesnt surprise me you had this experience! Author: www.templelodge33.ca. I am familiar with how underground structures are constructed and the amount of labor,equipment and materials and the cost involved! I think the mom's boyfriend was a cop or something and brought the car home on a lunch break? What they think doesnt change that! Was your experience during the day? Do you still have any of the pictures with orbs that youd like to share? Hastings House Hotel, Salt Spring IslandThe original builder buried a clay pot beneath the hearth to repel witches. Many Many rumors of Ghosts in the Mill in Certain Loactions. I would like to send you a copy of the book as a thank you. 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. When his widow passed, she left it to the Salvation Army. just gone? My parents forced me to sleep alone in the room that night. 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.) He died shortly before 4 o'clock. During last years Lantern Tour, the program director for the Nanaimo museum shared a personal experience she had in the lounge. Do you know if there are any theories as to who she is or what the story regarding her baby might be about? All sudden the toilets all started flushing and the taps turned on. He was about 9 and me 12. Rolling Hills Asylum, New York. Hmm, been there many times while dirtbiking, partying or 4x4ingIt is pretty erie feeling. I used to think this show had some truth to it. Im stoked that you mentioned it was on Creepy Canada as well. On another occasion We started realizing how creepy the area was when we started noticing a lot of houses in the area had red porch lights which is odd? The one on gabriola island happen sometime ago, the fella that seen this one had stayed over night at a friends of his and he seen it early in the morning when he was about to use the outhouse. The Nuhchahnulth legends from the area collected by Boas and Alexander etc, also have stories of a large hairy witch-woman sometimes referred to as a cannibal. He told me that him and his sister have seen and heard a little girl in the downstairs hallway playing with a ball and calling for her mom. Hello. If I was more interested Id ask Cowichan tourism for information. Theres tons of cabins and a campsite, Im fourteen and my family has two cabins out there side by side, the one beside mine is my aunts. I also saw people in robes moving around a fire,chanting. Now that's how you tell a story! Thank you for sharing these stories Kim! 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. A good hour drive away. I use to live in a small town about 30 minutes past Duncan called Lake Cowichan. I find it weird I never see anything on the town as it was super creepy!!! Not sure. The whole place is a little strange, to say the least. 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? From what they know of the history of the house, it was built by an old man, who was a priest or something of that effect. Do you know who this is through? Would love to live in Mr Fords old house. He moved to Canada in 1883 and became involved in logging, purchasing the sawmill in Chemainus. It would have to be from Newcastle I would think as the island is just a bunch of houses w. no real forest. The Paranormal Scholar. The guy from this episode was in my group! Dr. Holmes was again called. Apparently the janitor hung himself there a long time ago.On weekends we would drive around the lake at night and one time we stopped and I was with a buddy that was not easily intimidated and quite muscular. On Wednesday, May 3, that year, the Hull Daily Mail headlines screamed "A ghost! And I thought of you being the person to ask! Becaise he was affected by what he saw and came home because he was emotional and couldn't drive. ! So they walked up to him and my mom said Do you know what happened to the house that was right here? and he said You shouldnt snoop around on someones property, you never know what could be there Creeped out my moms brother quickly said My sister had an encounter with someone last night and we were just coming to talk to them but I guess we have the wrong house and the man smiled and said No, this is probably it.. You wouldnt believe the crazy things that happen out here and then he started walking away.. To this day my mother has not gone back. Whatever these experiences really are contact with the dead, psychic insight into past events, or something far more mundane but as of yet unexplained many children have reported similar encounters. My husband had the exact same experience as the one described at the Franklyn St Gym, Nanaimo. Thats beyond messed up. Hi Nelda, I sent you an email but not sure if you got it. After watching the episode I did some research, I had lots of difficulties finding the location of Henrys Croft house, Mte Adelaide, not surprising at all when we know the house was torn down in 1959, how could they have lived inside Henrys House if the house no longer existed? theres a little Chinese food restaurant and te abandoned building is a bit down that road and on the other side of the street. I liked that bit. I don't remember ever seeing anything about that in a newspaper (I would've been about 2 when it happened). A haunting they say happened due to Mr. Croft to a family who rented. 07/03/2020. On his way out he seen the shoulder of something walking behind the outhouse, the top of the door jam from inside the house prevented him from seeing the head. Big doubts on that episode I Found the infos on the WEST BAY RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION website where you can read : In 1890 Mount Adelaide was built for Henry and Mary Dunsmuir Croft and overlooked Victorias Harbour from West Bay. Always kinda creepy going in early in the morning. 6The most haunted house in the Midlands. National Trust. He moved to Canada in 1883 and became involved in logging, purchasing the sawmill in Chemainus. On another note, my older cousins have childhood pictures (taken roughly in the 80s) of them in a cave at Pacheena bay holding some skulls they found in some sort of box or treasure chest type thing. If that wasnt you, then other people are interested in the woods around Campbell River as well. Do you know for sure they were satanic, as opposed to wiccan or something else? One time I was in the washroom and I heard some voice saying bang,bang,bang it creeped me out so I looked under the stall. Most famously on Vancouver Island would be Robin Skelton and Jean Kozocari who called themselves exorcists at times and they were Wiccan. She was dressed differently, but the colours were very bright. A road crew is said to have found her skeleton and the haunting stopped. A-02018-Honourable William John Bowser, King's Council. I was however standing in my bank a few days later where a lady was talking about her brother telling her a story the same as mine but he never investigated and turned out it was the same night I saw it. I never realized that so many people have had experiences there! And we couldn't get through. There may be an overlap between Ghost Lights and UFO sightings, depending on what the viewer is interpreting or due to elevation. He said it was just the lights at the nearby airport. With further investigation I learned of the coal mining explosion killing 153 people. Weird dog. Did they know you were there? The home has been . Especially because there were two (?) Really, I reported the incident to M.U.F.O.N but got no response and this is the only other time I have discussed the incident (except with loved ones) I have no reason to lie about what I witnessed, because of it I lost my job so I gained nothing from it. I tried to find a story about a mine explosion at Lenora mine. 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. Many have stated the same reluctance to make reports in cases of hauntings or seeing unidentified creatures, as well for fear of not being believed. Your email address will not be published. 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. When I got to the spot where it ran off the road it was a straight up cliff of rock that even a large animal would not have been able to get up easily. Working the nightshift at the front desk, sometimes youd hear someone running in the upstairs hallways, youd go check and nothing was there and no doors would close? I grew up and lived in the Cassidy Hotel. Sicker Railway from his copper mine to Crofton. Most fascinating, was a witnesses description of the apparition of a man wearing a fedora and pin-striped vest. They would have had to be 61 years old to have even been infants in the house, let alone teens. Would love to hear what you know about the haunting, and if youve had a personal experience there as well? Last year was the first year they offered a historical based tour which included some downtown locations reported to be haunted. I have tried many times to find this church, and have failed. Moaning and whispering have been heard as well. 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 Regarding the Sicker Mt. 1 in Victoria. There have also been Sasquatch sightings in the area & unidentified lights have been reported over the mountains to the north. They give horse and buggy tours at Halloween and show you where all the haunted places are. Another commenter asked about the old mill. Intense place. He invariably gave liberal support and encouragement to any undertaking directed at the fuller development of the Provinces mineral and other resources. I live in Crofton and Ive never heard of this mansion! Mount Tzouhalem, Duncan An apparition of a First Nations warrior has been reported, believed to be Chief Tzouhalem (forum). Once you have the historical info you can ask about the episode and mention the haunting as a follow up question. A highway apparition is also reported here. Hello Shannon, Quite the overall strange. His mother died in Australia when he was one year old. An Asian boy in old-fashioned dress has been seen by many witnesses especially children bouncing a red ball. Glyndrs connection to Croft Castle can be found in the marriage between one of his daughters and Sir John de Croft. It has a Buc Miis/Sasquatch theme you might find interesting . That is these people dress in medieval cloths and have pitched battles. Why cant we find record of this? This hauntings more often said to have occurred in Coquitlam, however, and is most likely a Nanaimo urban myth (link). Since this comment I did talk to one person who works at the mill who said he thought it was haunted as well. Incidents includepoltergeistactivity and people experiencing being touched.
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