Henry is spending the weekend at Rich Aunt Ruby and Stuck-Up Steve's house whether he likes it or not, while his parents are away on holiday and Perfect Peter is . 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). Thats very interesting especially about the oval shape. The Butter Church is in the shadow of Mount Tzouhalem. I havent actually. All rights reserved. Not the kind your thinking. I felt very watched there. Recorded in the Domesday book as having been founded by a Norman knight called Bernard the Bearded, the castle was originally constructed to protect the English border from the Welsh. I have driven this road a million times and the airport light does NOT look like that. I will say that I did immediately recognize the sister of the man telling the story. Retrieved 06/03/2020. I almost think now that the hauntings on Newcastle may not even be ghost; eventhough, I have had ghostly phenomina happen to me. It was well known as being haunted by the rest of the staff. Old House Restaurant, Courtenay(now Locals) Poltergeist activitys been reported in this restaurant, which used to be surprisingly a house. Brutal! Only occasionally open to the public, Hycroft Manor now serves as a first-class venue for various UWCV meetings and events, private weddings, an annual Christmas craft show, and other special gatherings. 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. When I was there last year the salmon were running so thats probably why. I do know the Cedars Hotel, up the road fron the old Zeballos Hotel, has stories enough to curl your hair. St Nicholas Church. Henry croft house haunted. Hope youre having a great week! Very interesting. Incidents includepoltergeistactivity and people experiencing being touched. Sorry to be a party-pooper. 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. Explore. but there is an outside light that has electricity the friends that broke in said they had to go around the back of the building and managed to pry a sliding glass door open and get inside. "Ghosts are elusive," the author had written. Id hate for you to have any lingering issues though, so I changed it just for you. My friends brother stopped to take a leak by the side of the road, my friend and I were chatting about various things. About fifteen years ago he represented one of the Island constituencies In the Provincial Legislature. Home Streaming Service Netflix Haunted season 3, episode 2 recap Haunted By Henry. It was stationary at first looked just like a star. I wonder how many of the reports are from incidents that took place Saturday from 3 to 11? He wasnt haunted by a well to do man from the 1800s, he just shared their sexual predilections for family members. Having disposed of his Interest In the mill and timber limits. More Share House Rules Pets Allowed: Yes Smoking Allowed: No Kid Friendly: Yes Bathrooms 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. How big did you think it was? It seemed to be made of veins. 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!!! Glyndr was a Welsh freedom fighter who instigated a relentless yet ultimately unsuccessful war of independence against the English in the fifteenth century. mom said why were you guys shaking my bunkbed last night now really why would we do that..she said it was shook really hard. Parents who want to encourage this gift are often very careful not to tell the child that the experience is imaginary in the hopes they will continue to experience this to the same level. The Paranormal Scholar. I can only imagine how difficult this must be. He moved to Canada in 1883 and became involved in logging, purchasing the sawmill in Chemainus. 6The most haunted house in the Midlands. National Trust. We open at 11 and serve Irish breakfast for those who need to get rid of hangover. Im so scared and alone. Wow, thats intense. Do you know if anyone else saw the dog? Creepiest room. I was outside tending to our chickens and turkeys we had been raising and my friend inside the house. crashing? Hello, Does anyone have any information on Haunting/Ghosts in Port Alice, As I currently live here, and have heard quite a few comments of MANY Children Passing away here in Old Port Alice, as Well, My Husband and I work at the Pulp Mill, Est. When I interviewed Chief James Swan he told me a story about a man following the thunderbird into a cave and seeing a man come out of his chest link. Do you know anything about exorcisms? well I had fallen asleep and my friend was asked by someone in the pitch black if it was ok to sleep in top bunk tonight- she said yes. Thanks Anthony! It isnt on jingle pot road; it is off a short road off of jingle pot road. My friends dad is an ex military guy and was visibly freaked out by the experience. While camping in 1998, I myself witnessed strange lights at the south end of the beach (more below). Some other religious groups and individuals use the word exorcism as well. Do you know if there are any theories as to who she is or what the story regarding her baby might be about? Attributions and conjectures: The photographer is undetermined. I run a pet store here and obviously need to brush up on my history. Ive been doing some digging and havent come across anything at all yet. It surprised me too. This was up on the Northern tip of Vancouver Island, in Port McNeill. So he smoothed the bedding again and yelled dont sit on the bed. This time no one sat on the bed. I could hear footsteps upstairs when no one was there and the tvs turned on and off all the time. Stuck-Up Steve tricks Henry into thinking the top floor bedroom in his mansion is haunted. I went to port Alice for dinner one evening with a friend. 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. Was it an actual stone building? They have seen a fully black figure of a man walking through their house. would do shows there during the spiritualist era. Its a very unique account for sure . He also said hed seen a big guy lurking behind the lodge a few times when he knew no one else to e around. Thanks for sharing Dave! Beautiful Ocean, Breathtaking Mountains and Everything in Between. He then saw my blankets and I float up from the bed and the blankets were moving in a wave like manner. My parents forced me to sleep alone in the room that night. 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. Thank you Charlotte this is all great information! I hope this is helpful. 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. Robert Dunsmulr. does anyone notice on the trans-Canada highway close to the Petroglyphs outside Nanaimo on the east side of the highway across a hay field there is a single-door, hardened concrete entrance protruding at the edge of the wood line, it can be hard to spot if you drive to fast on that straight portion of highway there! That would be wonderful! A couple of years ago there was a report of wolves heard howling between Horne and Spider lakes. If youre aware of any other haunted locations on Vancouver Island, leave a comment, or send me a private message. Was your experience during the day? Henry Croft was an Australian-born lumber and mining magnate on Vancouver Island from the 1880s to 1900s. Id never heard anything about the school before this. I really hope you do! Chief Tzouhalem was a mystic who talked to spirits including a cannibal spirit that helped him kill people. So I do know they, or at least just her lives here. Another commenter asked about the old mill. Obviously, I have no idea why, but its an interesting thing. An old army guy I know told me there was a lot of activity there when he was younger and insinuated that he had a personal experience. I cant remember if it was for sale, or if someone was expressing they wanted to buy it I just did a quick search and there is already fake info online since the episode. 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. She was dressed differently, but the colours were very bright. the old bathrooms down below the coombs market restaurant are hauntedbefore the market was around ,the land was owned by a family with two sons that were gun happynot to much info on that ,but rumor has it ,that they buried guns all over coombs..the old bar is haunted too. It doesnt surprise me you had this experience! Retirement_Reflections, 10 Places to Spot a Ghost on Vancouver Island - Vancouver Island View, My Answer to the Attempt to Restore Fandom to Victoria, BC | Otaku no Culture, The White Lady of Thetis Cove (With Video) - Living LibraryLiving Library, http://www.johndeanpark.com/earth-gravity-site/, First Nations groups blast tour guide for opening burial boxes and revealing ancestors skeletal remains, http://www.comoxvalleyrecord.com/opinion/letters/119883239.html, https://www.flickr.com/photos/cumberlandmuseum/sets/72157629074194660, http://www.facebook.com/HauntedBritishColumbia, http://www.canada.com/victoriatimescolonist/news/capital_van_isl/story.html, Pictures of Ghosts? Ross Bay Cemetery and Hatley Cemetery | Living LibraryLiving Library. Forbidden Plateau & Mount Sicker (both above) are named, as well. Im really curious about this door. This episode was disturbing to the core especially the scene where the kid gets pushed down the stairs ; I cannot imagine how they must have spent their days in that house. I was surprised to hear that there are Sasquatch sightings on Newcastle and Gabriola Islands. Ive seen things I cant explain over Vancouver Island, and of course a lot of other people have as well. Many of these stories are told in full, complete with images. According to the tale, he believed he had seen the ghost of Herbert Croft. This part is pretty true though, usually, families must pay for any cleaning once the investigation is done. 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. This place is definitly haunted, beds moving sideways or head to toe, sttrange noises. Is it across from the golf course, Fiddlers Greene I think the name is?? I thought of your comment so thought Id share. The Cukoo restaurants a very cool building that Ive wondered about as well. I did a search, but I couldnt find anything online on the Somass Hotel being haunted. The Aldred House did make the paper in the early 2000s. Jessica also discovers stores of formaldehyde and embalming fluid and photographs of people in coffins who presumably died in the mines. Never been in Cukoos thou (since it became a restaurant) went in when it was a shop. Im still hoping to find something that I can use to add this maybe Ill just mention multiple comments below or something. Mount Adelaide was completed by 1891, though the financing had not worked out for Croft, who ended up nearly $45,000 in debt; part of his losses came from a real estate investment scam. Thanks for sharing Catie. And if others say there used to be a train connecting the two places, it would have been a convenience. There were still some of his old papers in his office, but certainly not an archive. He said it was just the lights at the nearby airport. Interestingly, the strongest recorded land earthquake in Canada is usually said to have had its epicentre here. Plus its an extremely difficult topic for survivors. He then cut her up and scattered her remains across the site. After moving to Qualicum Beach in 2003, I worked at the Qualicum Heritage Inn. As well as being remembered as the last native Welshman to hold the title Prince of Wales, Glyndr is also cherished as a Welsh folk hero. Do you know of any newspaper articles that talk about these places? I actually got scared and we decided to leave. Im interested in picking up the book you mentioned and giving it a read. I would also suggest that she stays away from the water when shes playing with him if youre not around but Im sure kids that young are always monitored swimming these days. I never heard of any stories from there before. Rolling Hills Asylum, New York. Thank you Kelly! The thing thats so ridiculous is the home was demolished in the 1950s. 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. If youre interested, heres an older blog post about some of my earlier experiences. No need to even mention ghost type phenomina. There are still concrete structures in the forest, such as large arches and sunken foundations. If theirs something to these claims, who says they cant swim up rivers or streams into lakes? Multiple apparitions have been reported and poltergeist activity is said to be epidemic. There is also a story of a person having a ball thrown at them. I have witnessed the ground burrower(sasquatch) in treeline of campbell river and likewise a ufo. If that wasnt you, then other people are interested in the woods around Campbell River as well. I tried to find a story about a mine explosion at Lenora mine. I dont know enough about these sorts of things to comment with any sort of authority. There are several other hauntings reported in the comment section below. Reputed to be the most haunted house in the Midlands, there are thought to be seven spectres in residence at the property. Thank you for letting me know about this I had not even realized it would be about Henry Croft! Thank you for sharing Anna! Hi Ed, I havent heard about it being haunted or that there were tunnels underground. I did lots of digging on the Mt. I have told many people my story and dont care if they think I am crazy. Sicker. You wouldnt catch me handling those things in fear of some sort of curse! The other is the common nighthawk. About It oclock yesterday morning a return of the headache induced him to call Dr. Holmes, who was with him half an hour later. It has a very small church with a upside down cross on the top of it. We were told of the stories too. Thats brutal. So we were too scared to try. Do you know for sure they were satanic, as opposed to wiccan or something else? The would find the TV turning on/off by itself. There are even rumours of a botched Ouija board session having taken place in the castles Oak Room. If I do come across anything Ill post it attached to this comment for you! Sometimes when a site gets a reputation people will mess around just to screw with / freak out other people. I hope youre enjoying it so far. Driving through there at night you made sure your lights were on. Hi Shannon, I wondered if you heard of the show Haunted that had an episode about Crofton, BC and specifically the Croft Mansion. 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. There is an old school there I believe its now used as a community centre that has a wonderful energy to it. It used to be the home of a woman who offered a place to sleep for travelers, and later she turned it into an inn and pub. It certainly doesnt help that its full of giant dolls in grim tableaus (that would have been my start the car, honey moment.) 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. Hi there. just gone? Sasquatch (Bigfoot) Sightings are reported all over Vancouver Island. a couple entrances still remain, but you cant walk inside very far. 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. It was built in 1858, and abandoned 1870. You might be interested to know there have been searches such as, Haunted Areas in Campbell River Woods (Oct 14, 2013). I was almost as surprised as you when I saw the episode for the first time. My youngest went to french creek elementary school, but sad to say they closed it down this year due to cut back. Elders have stories. side-by-side (?). Many Many rumors of Ghosts in the Mill in Certain Loactions. Thanks for the comments and sharing your personal experiences! Had many paranormal experiences working in the mill from 2006 to 2015, taps on shoulder, apparition, people disappearing instantly etc. Joe. Thanks Crystal! Thanks Dave! Dont think either of these witnesses have talked to any one else regarding their experiance. Also not private homes or addresses. And just for one more, not on Vancouver Island, but in the BC Interior, Im from Williams Lake, my first job was at the Overlander Hotel, now a Ramada. We watched for almost 45 minutes and finally went to bed. Admission Last entry to the castle is 30 minutes before closing. Im not sure if you saw Neldas comments below. I worked in the main market. Ive always been sensitive to weird energy in places but I really liked the skull and as a kid, its presence made me feel safe if no one was home. Thanks Jay! Valdez Spit, (Valdes) IslandA dancing First Nation warriors apparition has been reported, similar to the Pender Island apparition. Hi I was just wondering if youve heard of the haunted old Hydro Building near Courtenay? He was about 9 and me 12. Theres a pub on the way into Sooke called, The 7 Mile. Crying has also been heard upstairs. I look forward to hearing more about your daughters experiences if she has any more as well. Of course, a picture of Henry Croft is in the old papers, and Wyatt recognizes him immediately. but I thought there MIGHT be, something true it originated from. The woodshed is full of dusty folders and bloodstains on the wall. anything specific about the sounds? The apparition of a woman in a long dress was seen by at least one witness. Is it possible Henry Croft owned multiple homes? Travelers seeking overnight accommodations with a possible side of supernatural activity can book a stay at the Henry Derby House in Salem. Thanks Katie! It was quite a place to visit as well. Also, the concrete fish ladders or dam or whatever, it sort of has an industrial feeling to it with the wire fence, which surprised me given it is a nature park. My friend had also heard footsteps on the upper floor of the house where my bedroom was located. [3] In 1902, the village was established, the smelter opened, and Croft extended the Lenora Mt. The Somas Hotel in Port Alberni is another site with a lot of paranormal activity. Thanks again for your comment. Henry Croft, founder of Crofton In 1900, Henry Croft purchased land at Osborne Bay for a smelter and townsite. I dont plan on using these comments as a source for this list, even though some of them are amazing. 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. He established the mill at Chemainus, now operated by the Victoria Lumber Company. The crime remains unsolved. They have had the tv change channels on its own, taps turn on and off and things disappear just to reappear days or weeks later. Of course there have been Sasquatch reports from the Elk Falls Park over the years. There are some comments below about this site as if you are interested as well. Henry Croft was born in 1856, at birth place, to William Croft and Anne Croft. I live on Vancouver Island, near the town of Crofton. We walked in and I saw the big antique glass top coffee table was smashed in half by one of our big stereo speakers. Thanks Kevin! Whatever the truth may be, despite the enormous rewards that were being offered at the time,Glyndr was neither captured nor betrayed. Newcastle Island ParkIts commonly stated that this islands the most haunted island in the Pacific. Many people have died in the mines beneath Newcastle, and at least one person died when it was briefly a smallpox colony. He received his education at Rugby and Derby School of Mines, and there he carried off many honors in examinations written on mining and other scientific subjects. 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. General material designation graphic material Parallel title Other title information Title statements of responsibility Title notes Attributions and conjectures: The photographer is undetermined. Couldnt find any other info on it except from an account of the same room which author says is fictional. With further investigation I learned of the coal mining explosion killing 153 people. Everyone always said it was haunted but I didnt believe them. I think youre right Jae that rings a bell! There is one manual wheelchair available for loan and two single-seater powered mobility vehicles. Schooner Restaurant, Tofino(open) An apparition of a male has been reported. Thats awesome Steven! Id tell the ghost to find something useful to do and the rattling always stopped. The name of the firm was then Croft & Angus. I dont know the details, when it was, or where on the lake. Was it the really, really small church you delivered pizza too, like Im talking the size of a persons living room? 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?!? 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! It was on the job that. If Im not mistaken every telling I have heard of the haunting has come from First Nation people. Picture two. Before the whole thing happened and even after which caused me to believe I could have stopped it and I felt very guilty afterwards Other times Ill have the feeling Ive forgotten something and will need it later on in the day or when something bad will happen I am still afraid of the dark since it seems to just swallow me up without enough light to protect me too, I really dont know whats wrong with me and I need someone to explain these happenings And the most recent experiences are the past months Ive been seeing and hearing things, I would hear something fall but nothing did for example Oh and this one day I saw this floating head of a darker skin colour twice just floating and watching I have a thing for attracting Whatever these things are. It was originally built around1810. In addition to that, when I returned home (not far away from the scene of the incident) I noticed in that approximate direction Lightening in the sky but, there was No Thunder and this went on until just before daybreak. First Nation oral traditions have stories of giant serpents as well. Regular Meeting Of Temple Lodge No. Need I say more?) Its position in the Welsh Marches has meant that Croft Castle and its inhabitants have been well-placed to find themselves embroiled in all manner of political and military manners throughout the centuries. Born in Australia, Croft moved to England at a young age and was educated there. Paper mill dam park in port alberni has had a lot of sightings of weird coloured light orbs and shadow figures. 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. I continued on to Duncan and my deliveries and reported to my employer that I accidentally broke my window and withheld the other details of the accident for fear of ridicule from my Employer and co-workers. Subscribe to the blog if youd like to be notified when new posts are available. As he walked into the front foyer, his attention was immediately caught by the portrait of Herbert Croft, Bishop of Hereford. In one version of the story, a feed bowl was found with the skeleton. Id be interested in hearing more about your group too. Ive heard a story from a friend that said they broke into the building and in the basement there was all this old weird radio equipment or some kind of old government related things. In 2019, she released her debut feature documentary on life after death, Visitors brochure: Welcome to Croft Castle & Parkland., The exact details of the story are difficult to locate, being referenced, Delve into the history of Croft Castle., The most haunted house in the Midlands., THE HAUNTED HISTORY OF MORETON CORBET CASTLE, Haunted Scotland: 3 of the Most Haunted Castles in Ayrshire, Scotland. Part I: Generally Considered Haunted First Nation Village. 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. Horror Reality-TV A chilling glimpse into the first-person accounts from people who have witnessed horrifying, peculiar, extraordinary supernatural events and other unexplained phenomena that continue to haunt them. It has been suggested that the Welsh freedom fighter travelled from daughter to daughter, hiding out in their homes in order to evade capture after the fall of his last stronghold in 1409. But Im interested in the fact they chose to tear down the manor, and that it took so long for anyone to build something afterwards. A good hour drive away. After many attempts at redevelopment, this promontory of land is where the two towers of Swallows Landing now reside . Ive created a separate post for the Greater Victoria area. I can even get the guys name for you if you like. His second and third sons, Henry and John, are the ancestors of the Crofts of Claughton and Durslet respectively. Would be interested in hearing more about the Sasquatch Cece as well. well we drove for probably 15 more minutes when i realized that it is behind the trees not above them and I am telling my friend that we are following it. Another story I heard about the lady on the lake was from my ex boyfriend, he told me that he was down at the dam having a few drinks with some friends n their discussion started 2get heated so he left the dam n was headed up a trail in the woods(just across the road from the dam) he was about 1/2 way up the trail when he looked up n the lady(who is usually spotted walking on the water) was in the middle of the trail n when he looked at her she said 2him Have u seen my baby? he said he dropped his case of bottled beers n ran back 2the dam, the people there said he was white as a ghost when he returned and he explained to them what happened. Ive for sure seen her around. Portal. Poltergeist activity has also been reported as well as people not feeling alone. The translucent apparition of a woman in white was seen by at least one server and poltergeist activity has been reported, as well. I do know a few things on the old Ford house (the one with the wooden fence) and Cukoos. Suddenly max and I heard a loud crash from inside. Nope. That being said, thank you so much for sharing this as it is the first time I remember hearing about Stanley Gordon School . At this point, my husband got up and looked out the window of the front door and there was absolutely no one there. The town was called rumble beach it is now gone and a golf course and mill along with the cemetery is now there. As for Stamp Falls I guess I was expecting it to be more remote with less tourists. Loggers or miners? Hmm the Oxy. Ed and Sharie, I posted a video from Nanaimo of a red light in this blog post. 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. 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. [2], Croft bought 19 acres (7.7 hectares) of waterfront land in Victoria in November 1889 with plans to build a house there, which he named Mount Adelaide after his home in Australia.

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