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Canadian Creepies

Canadian Creepies

Welcome to Canadian Creepies—the podcast that digs into the dark corners of Canada’s past and present. Your hosts Valerie, Ali, Amanda Joy ( host of Down the Crooked Path), and sometimes Kyle explore the true crime cases that haunt us, the paranormal encounters that make us question what’s real, and the unsettling folklore that lingers just out of sight.From cults to cold cases, ghosts to government cover-ups, we don’t just tell the stories—we ask why they still matter.It’s creepy. It’s Canadian

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27:33

DTCP 017 - The Silent Sister

Canadian Creepies ·

2025/08/26

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!On this journey Down the Crooked Path, we step into the fog of legend to unravel one of Canada’s most enduring ghost stories. Known to some as the Headless Nun, she is more than a campfire tale — her shadow lingers in whispered folklore, haunting landscapes, and uneasy imaginations.In this episode, we peel back the layers of history and superstition, exploring the origins of the story, its ties to the land, and why her silence has echoed for centuries. Is

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29:48

DTCO 016 - Whispers on the Frequency

Canadian Creepies ·

2025/08/19

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!In the shadow of the Cold War, one Canadian engineer found himself staring not at the ground, but at the skies. Wilbert Smith (1910–1962), a respected radio engineer, began his career tuning into the science of sound and signal—but soon found himself listening for something far stranger.This week, Down the Crooked Path uncovers the curious story of Smith’s work, his secret government files, and the questions that followed him into history. Was he chasing

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Season 02: New chills, same thrills.

Canadian Creepies ·

2025/08/14

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!A little ghostly pause in our schedule… 👻Valerie here, taking a short break from my episodes so I can stir the cauldron and brew up something extra creepy. I’ll be back September 11th with a partner-in-crime to dig into true crime, haunted history, and the kinds of stories that keep you up at night.But don’t wander too far—Amanda’s Down the Crooked Path episodes will still haunt your Tuesdays right here on Canadian Creepies. And while you wait for my

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DTCP 015 - The Mugwump Monster

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2025/08/12

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!In the shadowy waters of Ontario's Lake Timiskaming lurks a legend—one with scales, a serpentine body, and a reputation that’s as slippery as it is strange. Locals call it the Mugwump Monster, and its story winds through decades of eyewitness accounts, folklore, and just enough mystery to keep you looking twice at the water’s surface.Hosted by Amanda Joy, this episode dives deep into the tangled mix of history, myth, and possibility surrounding

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Residential Schools: Part 06 Beyond Apologies - Paths...

Canadian Creepies ·

2025/08/07

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!In the final chapter of our six-part series, we look ahead—beyond the government apologies and symbolic gestures—to the deeper truths and ongoing demands for justice.Valerie and Amanda explore the limitations of official apologies and what Indigenous communities have repeatedly stated is needed for real change: full reparations, land return, and systemic accountability. We highlight the urgent call for Indigenous-led education, cultural revitalization,

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26:58

DTCP 014 - Demon Island

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2025/08/05

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!In the shadowy heart of the Canadian wilderness lies a remote, forested island with a name that echoes with warning: Demon Island.In this episode, Amanda Joy explores the chilling folklore, unsettling disappearances, and whispered curses surrounding this little-known place. What began as campfire stories and cautionary tales has morphed into something far more unnerving—a legacy of dread that continues to haunt locals and curious visitors alike.Why do

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Residential Schools: Part 05 The Unmarked Graves &...

Canadian Creepies ·

2025/07/31

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!In May 2021, the world was forced to reckon with what Indigenous communities in Canada had known for generations: children never came home from residential schools. This episode begins with the discovery of unmarked graves at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School and continues with similar findings across the country—each one a painful confirmation of long-told truths.We explore the emotional, cultural, and political impact of these discoveries,

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29:55

DTCP 013 - The Vampires of Wilno

Canadian Creepies ·

2025/07/29

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!In the quiet hills of Wilno, Ontario—the oldest Polish-Kashub settlement in Canada—whispers of something ancient still linger. Tales of the undead, of graves disturbed, of iron stakes and midnight rituals have passed through generations like warnings carried on the wind.In this episode, Amanda ventures into the strange and shadowy folklore of Wilno’s so-called vampires. Blending Old World superstition with New World fear, these stories speak to the

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Residential Schools: Part 04 The Road to Reckoning

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2025/07/24

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!Co-hosted by Valerie & Amanda Joy (Down the Crooked Path)What happened after the dormitories began to close? This episode traces the long, uneven path from the physical shutdown of Canada’s residential schools to the national reckoning still unfolding today.Valerie and Amanda explore:Closing the Schools (1960s–1990s): Why it took decades, and what “closure” actually looked like on the ground.The Sixties Scoop: How the removal of Indigenous children

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33:42

DTCP 012 - The Northern Triangle

Canadian Creepies ·

2025/07/22

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!Deep in the rugged wilderness of northern British Columbia lies a region with a chilling reputation: dozens of people have vanished here without a trace—planes, hikers, hunters, and entire search parties swallowed by the land.In this episode, Amanda Joy ventures into the eerie mystery of what's become known as Canada’s Bermuda Triangle—a vast stretch of untamed terrain between Vanderhoof, Terrace, and the Yukon border where the disappearances are as

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65:59

Residential Schools: Part 03 Resistance and Survival

Canadian Creepies ·

2025/07/17

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!Residential Schools: Erasure, Resistance, Reckoning — Part 03 of 06: Resistance & SurvivalCo-hosted by Valerie and Amanda Joy (Down the Crooked Path).This episode turns to the often-overlooked stories of resistance within the residential school system—a system designed to erase Indigenous identities and cultures. Valerie and Amanda Joy honour the courage of those who fought back in ways both large and small:Students who risked everything to rebel, run

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DTCP 011 - Werewolves of La Belle Province

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2025/07/15

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!In this episode, Amanda Joy ventures deep into the misty forests and old villages of Quebec to uncover the chilling legends of the loup-garou—the werewolves of La Belle Province.These tales aren’t just campfire stories. They’re part of a rich French-Canadian folklore that reveals the fears, beliefs, and moral lessons woven through generations. From medieval European roots to the uniquely Québécois twists that transformed them, we’ll explore why these

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Residential Schools: Part 02 Life Inside the Schools

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2025/07/10

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!In Part 02 of our series, Ali and Valerie examine what daily life was like for children forced into Canada’s residential school system. We look closely at the strict routines and harsh rules designed to erase Indigenous identities, and the punishments used to enforce obedience.This episode also confronts the abuse and neglect these children faced—physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, as well as starvation and medical experimentation that put lives and

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32:32

DTCP 010 - Tom Thomson

Canadian Creepies ·

2025/07/08

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!This week on Down the Crooked Path, Amanda turns her gaze to one of Canada’s most enduring mysteries: the life—and death—of Tom Thomson.Painter. Outdoorsman. Icon. Thomson’s vivid depictions of Algonquin Park defined a generation of Canadian art and inspired the Group of Seven. But in July 1917, his body was found in Canoe Lake under circumstances that remain shrouded in suspicion and legend.Was it accident, suicide, or murder? Why do stories of secret

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Residential Schools: Part 01 Foundations of a System...

Canadian Creepies ·

2025/07/03

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!In the first episode of our six-part series, Valerie and Ali begin an unflinching exploration of Canada’s residential school system—its origins, intentions, and the roots of a policy designed to erase Indigenous identities and cultures.Foundations of a System of Erasure traces the early colonial and missionary efforts that laid the groundwork for residential schools, from the 1600s through the 1800s. We examine how government and church authorities

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DTCP 09 - The Phantom Train

Canadian Creepies ·

2025/07/01

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!🚂🌌 This week on Down the Crooked Path: The Phantom Train of Canada 🌌🚂All aboard for one of Alberta’s eeriest legends. In this episode, we travel to Medicine Hat to uncover the chilling stories of a phantom train said to thunder through the night—long after the tracks went quiet.Locals have spoken of ghostly lights on abandoned lines, the distant wail of a whistle that never comes, and spectral engines roaring past unseen. We’ll dig into the railway

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036 Holy Smoke: Canada's Cannabis Cult

Canadian Creepies ·

2025/06/26

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!Episode 036 – Holy Smoke: Canada’s Cannabis CultWhat happens when spirituality, rebellion, and cannabis collide in a quiet Canadian city?In this crossover episode, Valerie is wonderfully co-hosted by Amanda Joy from Down the Crooked Path as they explore the strange and smoky story of the The Church of the Universe—a cannabis-fueled cult that took root in Hamilton, Ontario. What began as a laid-back spiritual movement soon spiraled into something much more

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DTCP 08 - The Falcon Lake Incident

Canadian Creepies ·

2025/06/24

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!On May 20, 1967, deep in the wilds of Manitoba, amateur geologist Stefan Michalak encountered something that would change his life—and the Canadian UFO landscape—forever. Was it a secret military experiment? A hallucination? Or a genuine brush with the unknown?In this episode, Amanda Joy travels back to the windswept rocks of Falcon Lake to explore Canada’s most infamous UFO encounter. With radiation burns, bizarre artifacts, and an investigation that

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035 The Boy on Yonge Street: The Murder of Emanuel...

Canadian Creepies ·

2025/06/19

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!👣 Co-hosted by Valerie and Amanda Joy (Down the Crooked Path)In the summer of 1977, the brutal murder of 12-year-old shoeshine boy Emanuel Jaques sent shockwaves through Toronto and changed the face of Yonge Street forever. In this collaborative episode, Valerie and Amanda peel back the layers of the case—exploring the systemic failures, the exploitation of vulnerable children, and the lingering impact on a city that was forced to confront its darkest

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DTCP 07 - French Canadian Goblin Lore

Canadian Creepies ·

2025/06/17

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!This week, Amanda Joy follows the tiny, twisting footsteps of folklore into the world of French Canadian goblins—known as lutins. Mischievous, shapeshifting, and sometimes sinister, these creatures have long haunted the edges of rural legend, stealing trinkets, playing tricks, and occasionally… exacting revenge.Where do they come from? What do they want? And why are they always just out of sight?Hosted solo by Amanda Joy, this episode is your invitation

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