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Haunted Canada: Ghost stories and the unexplained

Nadine Bailey / Curiouscast

When Nadine Bailey was 7 years old she woke up terrified of dark figures looming at the end of her bed and an eerie presence all around her. From then on every night was the same, she was visited by phantom-like shadows and no matter where she went, the ghostly encounters followed her. Ever since that moment, hauntings, spirits and the unexplained have consumed her entire life and for the past 20 years she"s been an award-winning guide with Edmonton Ghost Tours Along the way she has taken people

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45:27

Introducing "Hostile History"

Haunted Canada: Ghost stories and the unexplained ·

2026/05/22

Since the dawn of time, humanity has been at war. Conflict in one form or another has been part of our existence since we first walked the earth. In this first episode of a four-part series, join military historian David Borys as we travel back in time to Iran, where we chart how a modern monarchy, which was armed, wealthy, and globally backed, lost control. On our journey, we'll be helped by historian Roham Alvandi from the London School of Economics and Political Science. While conflict and

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38:31

The Sir John Johnson Manor House

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2026/05/18

A restored 18th-century manor house stands as a monument to Canada’s Loyalist past in the quiet riverside village of Williamstown, Ontario.It was built in 1784 by Sir John Johnson, and it is said that something inside its walls still lingersIn this episode, Nadine sits down with the Sir John Johnson Manor House Paranormal Events Coordinator - Brent Lafave, as he shares stories from decades of experiences, investigators, and staff. This is a haunted house where the spirits aren’t violent… but

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27:16

A Haunting in Smiths Falls

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2026/05/11

Episode description:Joshua Bates was a wealthy merchant who arrived in Smiths Falls, Ontario with big dreams in 1861. He had built mills along the Rideau Canal, courted the railway, and then constructed a beautiful home where he could greet the world from any direction. Sadly, he only lived in it for six months and when he died, his rival moved in. Then, Joshua Bates was erased from his own story so completely that the poem the Forgotten Man. was written about him. The outside world may have

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38:00

The Poorhouse Ghosts- Wellington Museum

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2026/05/04

There's a grand stone building in Fergus, Ontario, that has stood for nearly 150 years. It was built as a poorhouse in 1877 — a place for the destitute, the sick, the aged, and the forgotten. But according to staff who work there today, some of those who lived and died within its walls may never have truly left. In this episode of Haunted Canada, we speak with Katie Clark, heritage programmer at the Wellington County Museum and Archives, about the strange encounters inside one of Canada's last

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32:12

Pickering Museum Village

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2026/04/27

There's a Pioneer Village in Pickering, Ontario, where 19 heritage buildings stand frozen in time. But according to staff who work there after dark, the people who once lived in these homes may never have truly left.In this episode of Haunted Canada, we speak with heritage programmer Ali Crone about the strange encounters inside Pickering Museum Village — from disembodied voices calling out names in the Brougham Temperance House, to a mysterious fainting couch that makes visitors feel sick and

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28:11

A Haunting in Perth: The Matheson House Story

Haunted Canada: Ghost stories and the unexplained ·

2026/04/20

There’s an old stone house that has stood at the center of the historic town of Perth, Ontario, for nearly two hundred years. But according to staff and locals, the house may not be empty when the doors are locked and the visitors go home. In this episode of Haunted Canada, Nadine Bailey speaks with local historian Susan Code about the strange and well-documented encounters inside Matheson House — from a rocking chair that moves on its own, to chess pieces that change positions overnight,. Some

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27:40

The Prison Ghosts of Dorchester Jail

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2026/04/13

On the edge of the Bay of Fundy, in Dorchester, New Brunswick there’s a bed and breakfast that was once a jail.In this episode of Haunted Canada, we explore the chilling history of the Dorchester jail with owners Bill Steele and Natasha Marsh who share with us the strange activity reported by guests and staff alike—from phantom knocks and unseen touches to figures seen peering out from empty cells. Inside the Dorchester jail, the line between past and present feels thin, and some believe there are

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37:11

The Pitt Meadows Museum

Haunted Canada: Ghost stories and the unexplained ·

2026/04/06

In a riverside community in southwestern British Columbia, stands a building with over a century of history. It’s now home to the Pitt Meadows Museum. But according to staff, the stories inside may not belong only to the past.In this episode we explore reports of a shadowy figure, unexplained footsteps, mysterious voices, and other unexplained phenomena with museum manager-curator Keagan Nagy. Come along with us if you dare. Guest info: Keagan Nagy, Curator and Manager Pitt Meadow

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44:13

Kootenai Brown Park

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2026/03/30

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35:56

Dalnavert After Dark

Haunted Canada: Ghost stories and the unexplained ·

2026/03/23

Step inside the historic Dalnavert Museum in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and you may discover that history isn’t the only thing that lingers within its walls. Once the Victorian home of Sir Hugh John Macdonald, the mansion has long been the site of strange encounters reported by staff and volunteers.Museum volunteer Inés Bonacossa, shares her personal experiences with unexplained presences inside the house—including the apparition of a mysterious man believed to be connected to the Macdonald family. From

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40:35

Echoes from the Mill: Ghosts from Lang Pioneer...

Haunted Canada: Ghost stories and the unexplained ·

2026/03/16

Explore the mysteries of Lang Pioneer Village Museum, Where history and the Paranormal seem to walk hand in hand. From unexplained footsteps echoing through historic buildings to a baffling boombox that began playing with no electricity or batteries, staff have experienced moments they still can't explain. Elizabeth King the Operations Manager and Hailey Doughty, Operations coordinator share chilling encounters from inside the village’s oldest structures. Join us as we uncover the eerie stories,

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34:50

Fort La Reine Museum and the Spirits on the Prairie

Haunted Canada: Ghost stories and the unexplained ·

2026/03/09

Explore Fort La Reine in Portage la Prairie, where history and the paranormal collide. From the creaking floorboards of century old homes to the eerie sites and sounds that haunt Burton’s House. Emma Ens-MacIver, the Museum's director, shares her first-hand experiences with the unexplained. Join us as we uncover the ghosts, legends, and lingering spirits that bring Manitoba's past to life. Guest info: Emma Ens-MacIver, Director www.fortlareinemuseum.com Support the Show: Email me your ghost

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21:51

Ghostly Encounter with Irish Millie

Haunted Canada: Ghost stories and the unexplained ·

2026/03/02

When rising Canadian musician Millie Shadget — known to fans as Irish Millie — was just four years old, she began seeing two children in her bedroom at night. She vividly remembers a little boy and a little girl but they weren’t imaginary friends, and she remembers them to this day. As her parents struggled to understand why she wouldn’t sleep, Millie revealed the reason: her nighttime visitors only came after dark. In this episode Millie shares the chilling details of the ghostly friendships that

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30:42

The ghosts inside the Deanne House

Haunted Canada: Ghost stories and the unexplained ·

2026/02/23

It's one of Calgary's most elegant restaurants but up stairs in the attic, something still wanders around. Built in 1906 for Captain Richard Burton Deane, the historic Deane house has witnessed widowhood, suicide, murder, and decades of whispered rumors.In this episode, manager Ricardo Albino shares firsthand experiences from inside the house from unexplained tobacco smoke to phantom footsteps and a presence believed to still be searching for his wife. Guest info: Ricardo Albino,

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37:52

The Ghosts of Leacock Museum National Historic Site

Haunted Canada: Ghost stories and the unexplained ·

2026/02/16

On the shores of Lake Couchiching you’ll find the Leacock Museum National Historic Site which looks peaceful by day, but can be unsettling by night. In this episode of Haunted Canada, Nadine Bailey shares the stories from visitors and staff that have reported phantom footsteps, moving doors, and an eerie sense of being watched inside the former home of Stephen Leacock, one of Canada’s most celebrated writers. Is the spirit of Leacock still wandering his beloved summer home? Or are other, older

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45:23

Haunted Citadel Hill

Haunted Canada: Ghost stories and the unexplained ·

2026/02/09

Discover the haunted history of Halifax’s most iconic landmark, Citadel Hill. From centuries of military life to ghostly encounters reported by staff and visitors, this episode explores the spirits that still linger in the fortress’s halls, barracks, and hidden chambers. With insights from historian Craig Baird and Citadel Hill’s Hal Thompson, we uncover the eerie stories, chilling footsteps, and unexplained phenomena that makes Citadel Hill one of Canada’s most haunted sites. Because some places

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35:15

A Ghost in the Room and The Fatal Séance with ...

Haunted Canada: Ghost stories and the unexplained ·

2026/02/02

In 1874 Toronto, a séance meant to contact the dead ended in tragedy. When a man named John Saunders witnesses a glowing spirit during a private sitting, a dangerous deception turns fatal. As newspapers label the incident The Fatal Séance, fear spreads through Toronto’s Victorian society. This episode uncovers a true story behind one of Canada's earliest séance related deaths and the dark cost of spiritualism. I'm joined by A Ghost in the Room author Ann McDougallGuest info: Ann McDougall,

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26:29

Kings County Museum

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2026/01/26

Step inside the walls of the former Kings County Courthouse where justice was once served and secrets may still linger. Built in 1903, this imposing building witnessed decades of trials, verdicts, and human drama in the heart of Kentville, Nova Scotia. From stern judges and anxious defendants to prisoners who may never have truly left. Today we explore chilling reports of unexplained footsteps, strange sounds echoing through empty halls, and the unsettling feeling of being watched long after

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34:49

Windemere House

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2026/01/19

Perched on the shores of Lake Rosseau in Muskoka, Ontario lies a resort that dates back to the 1860’s. Today it is considered one of the most haunted resorts in Ontario. From unexplained footsteps echoing through empty hallways to apparitions said to linger from a devastating fire, this grand hotel holds more than a century of secrets. In this episode, we explore the chilling history and eyewitness accounts of what still roams Windermere House after dark? Guest info: Morgan Jennings, Sale and

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Ghosts of Uniacke Estate Museum

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2026/01/12

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