[2] Though the wedding itself was small, guests included William Smithe, the Premier of British Columbia, and Theodore Davie, the Attorney-General. He mentioned people seeing apperitions appearing in the pavillion. 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. Ive created a separate post for the Greater Victoria area. This is where the top 1 percent of the spirit realm calls home. The second one, which is the remains of an old mill, is located next to the Tsolum River, on Farnum Road. Many are here below in the comment section. There is a lot of activity on Esowista Peninsula and in Ucluelet. You should check out our facebook page on http://www.facebook.com/HauntedBritishColumbia Andrew. The climax ofHauntedseason 3, episode 2 is the entire house being besieged by what looks very much like an earthquake, to be honest, but was obviously ghosts going nuts. I was going through the motions of a bad breakup and I always felt so at peace driving though the Cameron Lake area until past Cathedral grove. I run a pet store here and obviously need to brush up on my history. The lights were hovering above the water and just suddenly disappeared. 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. 33 Will Be Doing An Entered Apprentice Degree 24 January 2023, 7:30 p.m. U said u wanted details I 4got just one, after the ladies baby drown n she disappeared her body was found floating in the river about a month after her baby died, they didnt know if it was an accident r suicide or foul play, there was no evidence 2show how she ended up there my Gramma said. 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. How about vengeful spirits and poltergeists? Two of us felt extremely uneasy so we turned around to walk back to our vehicle. Since your last comment I did find out about the Pioneer Museum and a couple of private home. Like crops shaped in circles and swirls and intricate designs. Also not private homes or addresses. Red lights Pulsating moving from east to west slowly while heading south. SK Haunted Victorian Mansion Do you believe in ghosts? St Nicholas Church. ADVERTISEMENT It is said that since European settlers arrived in the Americas, many people believed that something sinister roamed their rivers. It should be noted that in some cultures, theYew treeis associated with the dead. [1] His mother died when Croft was one, so his family moved to England. I liked that bit. The mines of British Columbia had no more faithful enthusiastic sponsor than Mr. Croft. Descriptions of him are vague, but hes said to have been improperly buried. I never went back and looked into the history of the area in nanaimo and there was many pppl that did satanic things and there still is groups that are around still doing sacrifices but they do it low key so be careful around the jingle pot area they are crazy this happened 20 years ago and we all still remember it like it was yesterday. The next year, the Northwestern Smelting and Refining Co. began construction. Never to be seen again. Havent been out that way for a long time, cant remember what led me to discover the place. thanks for the shout out Amanda! Travelling mediums etc. Ill let you know when I do a UFO/Thunderbird blog post by email as I would share a portion of your comment there as well. No new activity has been reported. It never went away, I spent hours staring down my tv until I blacked out not being able to stay awake any longer I believe, before that time my memory was truly amazing too. Never saw a flashing white light, no green lights or any other lights just pulsating Red Lights. It would have to be from Newcastle I would think as the island is just a bunch of houses w. no real forest. There have been several reports of this creature on both sides of Vancouver Island. Interestingly, theres also a First Nation story from Alert Bay that was recorded by Boas in 1895 that sounds like a UFO account as well: A man who flew from above the sky visited them, and his house stood on stilts in the water. There have been UFO claims on the island for a long time. They started to walk closer to the back yard area and there was a huge fire pit that still had heat coming off it.. they were going to keep looking around but a man shouted out from the beginning of the driveway behind them and he said That is private land, you know? Thanks for your comment and looking forward to your stories. Twice I have experienced unusual sightings. Log in According to the National Trusts website, members of staff have reported many strange occurrences, including the sound of a wailing baby and the appearance of a spectral figure wearing a grey doublet and hose. First about the house in general not mentioning the haunted episode. Thank you for sharing your daughters experiences and your research as well. I heard the story (when I was checked into the room), crummy sleep because I kept one eye open. We both looked up into the sky, and just above the treeline we watched as two Streaks (I really dont know what else to call them.) A couple of years ago there was a report of wolves heard howling between Horne and Spider lakes. Zeballos Hotel, Zeballos(destroyed by fire, new hotel on site) The apparition of Susie Woo, a Chinese hotel maid from the 1940s, had been seen on several occasions. Hycroft Manor - 1489 McRae Avenue. 1878 Bedwell Harbour, Pender Island An apparition of a traditional First Nations warrior has been reported. Do you know of any newspaper articles that talk about these places? I knew about Kakawis/ Christie School and land, but not specific stories like what youve heard. Many, many people have seen all three of the ghosts reported to haunt the Inn. A misty glow has also been seen in the past. We always noticed that door because we never wanted the cat to get down there. Also frightening too. Ive lived in the Coombs/Qualicum area my whole life and have experienced multiple hauntings in many buildings including places that you have written about on here. Every word is true. I was wondering about some of your experiences, if you dont mind me asking. About 8-10 feet in diameter, 1-2 feet high. I never asked permission to use his name, but he said it was 9 or 10 feet tall and was seen running away along the beach. Less likely for you to question your own memory after the fact! 6The most haunted house in the Midlands. National Trust. 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. As mentioned, Herbert Croft, the seventeenth century Bishop of Hereford, is claimed to haunt Croft Castle. Henry Croft, founder of Crofton In 1900, Henry Croft purchased land at Osborne Bay for a smelter and townsite. From what I can tell there shouldnt be anything in Mcivor Lake other than trout and at times salmon. It certainly doesnt help that its full of giant dolls in grim tableaus (that would have been my start the car, honey moment.) British Columbia's Parliament Buildings are haunted by many ghosts, most notably Francis Rattenbury, the architect who designed them in the 1890s. Myths are of the past. It has a Buc Miis/Sasquatch theme you might find interesting . He also finds out that the previous tenant in the house had committed suicide, and the place had been left vacant for four years since, until Wyatt and his family moved in, which begs the question of who putthatparticular newspaper article in the woodshed? A 2011 letter to the editor of the Comox Valley Record did say this: Draculas Castle was a pretty much bomb-proof spot before TimberWest destroyed it. http://www.comoxvalleyrecord.com/opinion/letters/119883239.html, Im not from comix but , we did vist this place in the late 90 and I swear to god there were dead birds all over the place and a 2 deer skulls that had been painted and hung on tree, obviously do e by ppl but the whole place has bad bad energy, Hi there. According toHistoric Tofino: a Walking Tour, the building was part of a military hospital and then was a Masonic Lodge. I do remember that there was a house near the church. Thanks! Used to be a common area for satanic rituals. . Temple Lodge No. Site by FireCask. Thanks for your comment Cody! 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. Joey..I one hundred percent believe you. Anyways sorry for the preamble. One is the male blue grouse, which blows air in and out of his chest sacs to attract a mate, during the spring day light hours. Thank you Erika! why that location? The sites Ive visited say that theres never been a confirmed case of a black cougar even with all of the sightings. The building was constructed in 1876. Would it defy any sort of internet etiquette if I asked you how old your grandmother is? Creepy dolls damn! and the drive in also was strange a vehicle in front of me just disappeared!!!! Obviously, I have no idea why, but its an interesting thing. The Historical AF Podcast, Enter If You Dare!! And I thought of you being the person to ask! The funeral will be held on Tuesday afternoon, leaving Mount Adelaide at about I oclock. Sea Serpent Caddy, Vancouver Island CoastlineA sea serpent is said to haunt the coasts of Vancouver Island, having been reported by multiple witnesses as early as 1932. In some reports, the spectre is described as being seven-foot tall. Esquimalt, was completed. Historically, several people have, in fact, met strange deaths in this park, and there have been some Sasquatch claims as well. Really makes a person scratch their head. A long time ago a distantish family member of mine was apparetly killed there, mistaken identity . Most memorable was Welshmans attic, a long loft accessible by a twisted, seventeenth century green oak staircase. Do you have any information on the International Gravity Circle at the Gulf View Picnic site just off of East Saanich Road on the Peninsula? I had to pause it and Google if anyone shared the same thoughts that immediately came to my mind: 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. Embalming fluid and formaldehyde? These types of stories go back centuries and are the basis of the old fairy abduction stories as well. Ive for sure seen her around. I believe it was the sasquach hunter guy with the tv show. The paper from 4 years ago getting there was a big plot hole though. A security guard had unspecified experiences which is shared second-hand in the forum. Moaning and whispering have been heard as well. One side of Schoen Lake and the back of a friends property in Bowser. My sister and Diane ran out onto the porch and yelled for us to come inside. He got there and it was quiet, but the whole house was trashed. Retrieved 06/03/2020. By now the interior had been redressed, with the furnishings and portraits returned to the rooms. 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. The legend is that everyone who helped build it died and that the First Nation people of the area didnt like to go near it. Am interested to find out if you have any knowledge about supernatural occurrences on Hornby Island. I think your instruction for her not to leave the property is smart. I also saw people in robes moving around a fire,chanting. Ive been meaning to check out the Oxy for awhile. 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. The guy from this episode was in my group! Ive only been to Cape Scott once, and I still have to visit many of the smaller less accessible Gulf Islands as well. The police were up there pretty quick. Thanks for the great information. Henry passed away on September 19 1936, at age 80. He moved to Canada in 1883 and became involved in logging, purchasing the sawmill in Chemainus. Wyatt felt he had no choice but to look into the history of the house and delve into the woodsheds archives, which is a totally normal thing for a kid of his age to do. Thanks for the comments and sharing your personal experiences! . this one time about 8-9 years ago i was swimming across Mcivor lake in campbell river & about halfways to the other side something big & white swam under neath me. So as we get to Beaver lake just before the Port Hardy turn off my friends says holy crap its above the lake!! Croft attended Rugby School and then the Derby School of Mines. The paperwork? I thought this show couldnt get any more ridiculous, but Haunted By Henry set a new record. It should be noted that in some cultures, the Yew tree is associated with the dead. I found this episode really interesting. The second one was while I was walking back through on the way back, but it wasnt as pronounced. One of the most recent sasquatch sitings was on newcastle island, have heard of a number on gabriola island also. In nanaimo also ufos and have heard of many sasquatch sitings near treeline areas of nanaimo. Other than what appears above. The suicide? Ive done so much research and Im interested in hearing more information anyone has This town has a lot of hidden secrets and like you mentioned, most dont want to talk about it. The Butter Church is in the shadow of Mount Tzouhalem. 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?!? 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. Mr. Croft was 61 years of age, having been born on January 15, 1856, at Mount Adelaide, Darling Point, Sydney. Crofton was founded in 1902 by Henry Croft, who owned the nearby copper mine in Mt. What was anyone expecting? The accident that took my sister's friends life happened the next morning on the way to school. Content copyrighted 2015 - 2022 Ethereal Productions Limited unless otherwise stated. Perhaps as the result of the violent . He later became involved in mining on Mount Sicker, and founded the town of Crofton, British Columbia in 1902 as a place to house the smelter for mining. Electrical appliances are problematic. 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 used to think this show was all BS, actors etc. Thanks for sharing Adrien! the remoteness is quite astounding. Anything in particular youve heard or experienced? The next day she explained it to my grandparents and her siblings, her brother decided he wanted to go out there and look around with her, my mom took him to the spot where they had pulled over and they searched around, didnt find anything, so she got him to park on the side road and they started walking down towards the drive way.. heres the crazy part. Very intense to say the least. I will definitely keep that in mind. There have also been Sasquatch sightings in the area & unidentified lights have been reported over the mountains to the north. Thanks again. Among the odder areas of Shady mile was the Jamieson Road area. Id be interested in hearing more about it. 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 Large red brick house c1900? Ed and Sharie, I posted a video from Nanaimo of a red light in this blog post. Croft House is a Los Angeles manufacturer and retailer of handmade home furniture and commercial fixtures. The issue I have with this article is the use of the word hung. 20. Also someone mentioned Port Alice. Somewhere near Caycuse (sorry for my lack of spelling, if its incorrect) at the northern tip of Lake Cowichan there is an old abandoned school for first nations children. Some other religious groups and individuals use the word exorcism as well. Driving through there at night you made sure your lights were on. Hi Shannon Beacon Hill Park. I drove around Comox Lake with two friends and at dusk we stopped to take a walk under the Cruikshank River bridge. I personally experienced things at a home on Triangle Mountain. I believe I have seen this building, it is at the Alberni Cut-0ff, close to the Mid-Island connector.sounds like a Government facility! More Share House Rules Pets Allowed: Yes Smoking Allowed: No Kid Friendly: Yes Bathrooms He invariably gave liberal support and encouragement to any undertaking directed at the fuller development of the Provinces mineral and other resources. I dont know if you saw Sams comment below about the Mt. Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. I love the old house on the highway with the wooden fence. Garden Reach, Cheltenham. Born in Australia, Croft moved to England at a young age and was educated there. The correct past tense of the word hang, when pertaining to hanging a person or persons, is hanged. Go ahead, look it up. I may or may not be haunted, but its a special place to visit. Thats how hauntings work, though, isnt it? 1. If youre interested in letting the world know who you guys are and what youve experienced Id be happy to do a post on your group. It was completed in 1911 for General Alexander Duncan. I was looking down the street towards Farquhar Street when I saw something rolling down the road on Farquhar Street. One commenter said she saw a woman emerge from the Somass River. Also heard weird tapping and whispering noises in the bathroom just outside the gym when LCSS was using it. Thx Felicity. On my way home I ran into another friend and decided to hang with him and his brother for a while. Road area house in general not mentioning the Haunted episode trout and at times salmon any... 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