Not sure. I look forward to hearing more about your daughters experiences if she has any more as well. This historic heritage-listed building serves as the headquarters for the town newspaper, and dates back to 1926. 07/03/2020. Also, if you are 100% sure it was a wolf, I can guarantee you that its bad if they approach people. Thanks for sharing. Like I said, I dont consider myself an expert by any means (Im distrustful of those who say they are really), but I have researched the folkloric aspect of ghost stories for most of my adult life so maybe some of this will be helpful to you. I will be following this article as I think I might just make a trip itinerary based on your findings. I went to port Alice for dinner one evening with a friend. Thanks for sharing your grammas story! Crofton was founded in 1902 by Henry Croft, who owned the nearby copper mine in Mt. Sarah is correct, his house was in Victoria. Courthouse, Nanaimo (open) During the trial of Brother XII, a type of spiritual warfare was conducted between Brother XII & the disenfranchised members of the Aquarian Foundation and others who dared to bring him to court. The legend says that after she disappeared, people believed she was murdered by her abusive white-pioneer husband (sometimes fianc). Embalming fluid and formaldehyde? chanson qui parle de mariage; henry croft house haunted. You wouldnt think anyone would just leave it, but there it was. The gym is mentioned at other places but the story is likewise not really elaborated upon. 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. Henry Croft January 15 1856 July 28 1917 was an Australian-born lumber and mining magnate on Vancouver Island in the early 1900s. Also there is a sasquach in Bowser that the locals call old CeceCecil and the Cumberland forest area has been listed as one of the biggest hot spots for sasquach. In 1882, Mr. Croft arrived in Victoria and immediately took an active interest in the development of the Islands resources of timber. We were told of the stories too. My Dads girlfriend, who claims to have psychic ability, said she saw the form of a woman in a barrel hoop dress, beside me, and was headless. Thats awesome Steven! Unfortunately his plan did not work, and the other tribe invaded them ( 1856) and massacred all the woman and children (hence the name massacre island) Whats really trippy, is that when I asked my daughter about Kedeit, she said that he lives on the Island in front of our house, and usually says that we need to find him. I do know the Cedars Hotel, up the road fron the old Zeballos Hotel, has stories enough to curl your hair. Finally, there was a really bizarre lightening storm outside my house exactly three years to the day, exactly August, 28 2013 where the lightening stayed inside of clouds and made absolutely NO thunder whatsoever. He had a cave he retreated to on Tzouhalem mountain, where its believed he meditated, fasted, and conducted rituals. Myths are of the past. St Nicholas Church. The school closed that day because of the tragedy and my sister was home at the time. The Croft estate was inherited by Michael, Lord Croft in 1947, who entrusted its permanent ongoing preservation to the National Trust. Ive camped in the area and been to Holberg of course and once to Raft Cove and Cape Scott. I have told many people my story and dont care if they think I am crazy. The actual guy. Is there any bad/sad history in those areas? I did read through the site yesterday so perhaps I already read about them. Thanks for your comment Tamara! Locke and Key season 3, episode 1recap a cute return, School Tales The Series season 1, episode 7 recap Curse, Devil in Ohio episode 2 recap Sanctuary. The ski resort had a fire and was never reopened. There is a house on Pine st., Chemainus that I used to live in, that apparently was where an acquaintances uncle killed himself. 9.Henry Croft (1856-1917) - Temple Lodge, No.33. Theres a slight note of authenticity here when Wyatts sister describes having been bribed to move into the house with a kitten Yep, I remember that, says their mother, in the manner of someone who has had pets to look after. I have always had an affinity towards spirits and see, feel, and hear what others cannot. I would venture to guess he was of the Crowley infused variety. I didnt see anything about Camp Homewood on Quadra Island My bestfriend and my mom and I were there for a few nights doing a scrapbook retreat. He got there and it was quiet, but the whole house was trashed. He wouldnt say what exactly. 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. Im reluctant to go further than this as it would feel exploitive. 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. A-02018-Honourable William John Bowser, King's Council. A roadhouse where whores and gambling cheats where hanged in the basement. Safe to say I didnt sleep . Siwash Hill Road & Cemetery, ComoxUsually said to be in Courtenay, Siwash Hill seems to also be Comox Hill listed below (source). Thats one that needs to be included, Hey Jack! All he wanted was a glimpse. Are you aware of any because I havent had any luck? Walking Routes. I came across a few of the older pictures. The areas part of the Graveyard of the Pacific. Hauntings blamed on Indigenous burials is an area I have been researching as the most prolific type of urban legend in North America. Glyndrs connection to Croft Castle can be found in the marriage between one of his daughters and Sir John de Croft. Your email address will not be published. It measured 7.3. Born in Australia, Croft moved to England at a young age and was educated there. Other ships have claimed to have seen the Valencia since its perished. The town was relocated to where it is because of the pollution. I know it was a favourite area for certain rituals or like you say so the story goes but not sure what happens around there now. People dont always clean things up. The one school I went to was called Stanley Gordon it was about 100 years old(its shut down now,but the building is there) that school was super creepy. 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. Great post! thanks for the shout out Amanda! Sadly, that can be the case in some of the more accepted haunted sites as well; which is why I list the folkloric story while not making claims as to wether or not the place is truly haunted. Is the Mothman an Omen of Coming Disaster? Yes I read Anthonys story and am sorry he lost his job over it. Many of these stories are told in full, complete with images. I grew up in Port Alberni and lived in Ucluelet after I got married and travelled the road in between almost every weekend. I had a friend that lived up Horne lk rd and he had a couple of wolf/dog hybrids. The only tip Ive ever had from Cumberland per se is from the site where Henry Wagner killed Constable Ross at the old Fraser and Bishop store. I wanted to let you know that I plan on using your comments in my book The Haunting of Vancouver Island out this fall. But something else weird happened. The haunting story had good flow, some wow moments, and the re-enactments were well made. Its believed that the spirit is the original owner Sam Fiddicks son, who was scalded to death in the kitchen in the 1890s. Hi Justin! Haunted By Henry sounds like a weird fashion line, or at least it would if you stuck a comma after the word haunted, but its actually about a mother and her children being besieged by unsettling events after moving into the former home of a 19th-century mining magnate. My friends dad is an ex military guy and was visibly freaked out by the experience. With his careful guidance and full knowledge of the castles history, I was taken behind the scenes, so to speak, to see areas of the castle which are usually out of bounds to the public. Thin walls and large, Georgian sash windows make the manor house poorly suited for defence. 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. That is very interesting and a bit scary, about the influences spirit children have on ours (as well as adult spirits im sure). That is very interesting about Stamp Falls. Cameron Lake also had an entire train go off a trestle with no survivors I have been told. So this whole story is made up. You have an awesome blog and I look forward to reading more of your work. Or if you post them anywhere else you can include the address. I used to work at heriot bay inn. One night a few friends and I played ouija board, and asked it to appear. None of the owners were ever shot and killed there though. 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 source for Mt. I see we already had an answer but your guess was solid! The following CD narrator claims to have captured images of orbs in the courthouse, as well. Here are some examples of Vancouver Island UFO sightings: For a list of other Vancouver Island Haunted Sites please visitHaunted Locations of Victoria. I dont feel it anywhere else on the island and Ive driven all over the whole island. I don't remember ever seeing anything about that in a newspaper (I would've been about 2 when it happened). Some have doubted the validity of this legend. There have been several reports of this creature on both sides of Vancouver Island. I think your talking about a pump house that pumps water into the pipeline for Harmac mill. Last year was the first year they offered a historical based tour which included some downtown locations reported to be haunted. Especially because there were two (?) Copyright 2021 Ready Steady Cut. Here are links to more information and images about Henry Croft: Henry Croft is buried in Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C. As mentioned, Herbert Croft, the seventeenth century Bishop of Hereford, is claimed to haunt Croft Castle. Everything they show has a root of truth to it, but is heavily dramatised in the finished product. The funeral will be held on Tuesday afternoon, leaving Mount Adelaide at about I oclock. He could not find anyone inside, either in attic or the rest of the house. [6], In 1890, Croft was elected to the British Columbia Legislature with 146 votes, or 34.27% of the ballots, representing the Cowichan region. Its a good time). Still just yeah I knew, ohhh that was bad. Why in Pete's sake would any town ever let/make the family clean up the accident scene of the childhood friend? A shadowy figure appeared sitting in the easy chair and the whole class hastily left the room.Rumour is that Room 14 was the morgue for when the Cedars was the Zeballos Hospital.I have checked the ghostly provenance with former owners of the building, but they did not seem to have had any problems of a spiritual nature.I have sensed a presence of a nurse upstairs but have not gone onto checking it out more throughly. CAST: Teagan Croft, Cliff Curtis, Bridget Webb, Vivien Turner, Stacy Clausen, Todd Lasance, with Josh Lawson and Anna Paquin BILL RUSSELL: LEGEND (February 3) The definitive documentary about the life and legacy of NBA legend and civil rights icon Bill Russell from award-winning director Sam Pollard ( MLK/FBI ). 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. Travelers seeking overnight accommodations with a possible side of supernatural activity can book a stay at the Henry Derby House in Salem. Took my cousins dog for a walk there one day, he stopped about 50 feet from the lookout and growled/barked like crazy (that was the first and only time I heard him bark). go over the trees then Explode into an extremely bright flash of yellow light. So if you know of any stories that would qualify about the Inn I could add it especially as you arent the first person to bring it up. In an attempt to explain the mystery surrounding the heros ending, some have suggested that Glyndr not only spent time living at Croft Castle, but died there too. Thanks for sharing! Ive created a separate post for the Greater Victoria area. Harbour House Hotel, Salt Spring Island(open) Audible phenomena and poltergeist activity is experienced. Never good. Side note. I appreciate you sharing the experience. Hi I was just wondering if youve heard of the haunted old Hydro Building near Courtenay? It was on the job that. Never saw a flashing white light, no green lights or any other lights just pulsating Red Lights. My girl friend came out to the side of the road on dunsmuir in front of the Cumberland hotel..asked me who I was talking too..I replied this cowboy..I turned around and he was gone..wasnt til 12 years later reading an article in the local comox valley paper about the cowboy ghost in Cumberland that walked the main street dunsmuir that I put it all together..Nanaimo is similar to Cumberland with coal..I lived on Halliburton.never had the fortune of seeing anything there. One resident disappeared from his cabin and never found, i liveed here when that happened , like ufo came and he was gone, everything in his place in order. Hi Mary. Fuel and power inc. in rent. 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. My cousin says he saw a girl or something, staring at him. Henry had four sons, Roger, Henry, John and William; the eldest, Roger, being his heir. He was super pale and terrified and wouldnt talk about it till the next day. Thank you for sharing this! I had a terrifying experience at Fairburn Farmstay.. Was about to fall asleep in a room shared with my brother in the bed next to me He startled me when he was fumbling the light switch which wasnt turning on, said there was someone in our room in front of my bed and bolted out the door. The police were called, after the family fled in terror, and Constable O'Kelly arrived, only to have the unseen phantom throw items at him from the corner of the room. I'm under contract to not get into the meat and potatoes for another 10months or so, but some things have to be said. Thats interesting. We could hear the cats and the dog freaking out by the side door which was just off the kitchen. An encounter I will never forget and my brother also witnessed it. The whole place is a little strange, to say the least. The amount of history there is insane. The sound of oars in the water was heard by another witness when no boat was present. also does any one know anything about the black cougar or big black cats on the island my grandpa was a logger and said hes seen them on the loggin roads and inbetween port alberni and ucluelet , my uncle has said to see it a few times and my dad seen it when he was mushroom picking. Pinterest. The red description is surprisingly common as well. As he approached the same side of the castle, he again saw the man looking out of the window. Of course there have been Sasquatch reports from the Elk Falls Park over the years. and very odd church structure on the property. For sure Damien! I think this prop was way too creepy to be part of a mere Wiccan ritual. The Farmhouse has been said to be haunted for some time, as well. Lightbulbs had been found unscrewed. As above, its about the story being attached not evidence. 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. Amazon reviews can also hold clues as well. Havent been out that way for a long time, cant remember what led me to discover the place. My youngest went to french creek elementary school, but sad to say they closed it down this year due to cut back. 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! still curious as to what it was. The crime remains unsolved. This would be the first Port Hardy ghost story Ive come across. 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. Thing is, as a matter of fact I happen to reside very close to where this incident happened and when I got home from work, my Mother who was living in my house at the time mentioned there was a unusually high R.C.M.P presence in our quite little Malahat bedroom community. Feb 15, 2014 - Historic Croft house. I live used to live near this church just of the reserve land it has a sad history and is defiantly haunted as is mt tzouhalem I live very near the top of the side overlooking maple bay and we have seen and hears many thing here heard drums that were not the kid next door but old drums in a native rhythm , almost everyone in my family including my new husband how moved here this past year have seen thing and he had no prior knowledge of the mountain , but we were sating in my parents 5th wheel in the back yard , the have 5 acres of tree and we both would get totally spooked some night the point we would close all the window even though it was hot ,because we could both feel something I was pregnant the whole time we stayed out there and I think it made me more sensitive to the stuff out here it was really scary some nights , Whatever it wasit was just as beautiful as it was frightening and I wouldnt mind seeing it again. [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. 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. That still isnt technically Cumberland, though, more Union. Then another time I was heading back to Ucluelet after dark and came around a corner onto a straight stretch and there was the biggest, brightest (and I mean bright like blinding, hypnotic, bright) light Ive ever seen, over top of me. Vancouver Island and British Columbia. Anyways I turned back and looked at the cluster of 3 stars and the one on the top left started heading East, gained a lot of speed then poof! I run a pet store here and obviously need to brush up on my history. There are some other comments about Cumberland as well, I just havent come across anything in books or print. Jingle Pot Road. They found her the next morning under the dock. Its on a road called Lynn la Rann in Nanaimo. I hike there frequently doing solo outings all over the area and have not come across anything unusual. In the night, Wyatts toys start turning on without any batteries why do ghosts always do that? Thank you Nelda! It only covers areasnorth of Victoria. She saw a beaver swim underneath her. Campbell River Sea Monster, Campbell RiverCampbell River dubs the creature Klamahtossaurus but may also be Caddy from the next listing. one time coming back from port alberni we got out at the top of hydro hill to let the dog out as soon as we opened the door we herd a blood curdling howl . Places Around The World. Could it be something burning as it fell? View all posts by Shanon Sinn. Theres plenty on Hornby Island but not recorded or shared, unfortunately. The previous owners believed the spirit is a maid named Lena, whod drowned in the nearby river. footsteps? Site by FireCask. Significant for the various uses in the 20thC - housing evacuees and serving as an ARP post in WWII and then a Suffolk CC children's home 1945-1962. Thanks! 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. A fun one indeed! LIVE. Im guessing it was at least 10 or taller. I guess if a wolf can appear on Discovery Island by Victoria then anythings possible! 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. My Coven does rituals in Elk Falls and Canyon View area. I watched the video again. Many places on the island give me a bad creepy feeling too. Thanks for your comment and looking forward to your stories. 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. The satantic rituals were real, I saw them at least 5 times. My buddy saw it too. ADVERTISEMENT It is said that since European settlers arrived in the Americas, many people believed that something sinister roamed their rivers. And I just heard a footstep outside my room My family just left ten minutes ago. I havent heard of this type of encounter before. Picture one. Hmm the Oxy. There have been a number of similar sightings Ive come across regionally. Id be curious to learn what you know in more detail because it would be interesting to find out the story is more widespread than I thought. He was buried in Elmhurst Cemetery, Elmhurst, Victoria, Australia. That would be interesting to know as well. Thanks for sharing! We have also seen numerous ufos. of course being around 8 years old i was obviously scared. According to the tale, he believed he had seen the ghost of Herbert Croft. are believed to be Grandpa Bonny at one cabin. Built in 1827, this huge brick structure was built to house the needy and the troubled (including murderers and the criminally insane), and nearly two hundred years on, is apparently one of the most haunted places in the world. He has never caused harm, but does frighten my mother-in-law somewhat. I also live in Coombs area. Thank-you for your time and attention! The spirit was not describedbut was said to have interfered with electronics, especially music that he didnt like. 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. Hi Nelda, I sent you an email but not sure if you got it. Thanks for sharing. A road crew is said to have found her skeleton and the haunting stopped. Its the first Ive been told of a haunting in Port Alice. Either that or check their site regularly. the water got colder & i got scared & didnt move until i couldnt see it anymore. I can even get the guys name for you if you like. 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. But a steady stream of expensive-to-make star-studded movie titles, ranging from the Ryan Reynolds family-action film The Adam Project to the $200 million Ryan Gosling espionage thriller The Grey Man to the Jamie Foxx vampire comedy Day Shift, failed to crack that viewership number. Rob, your theory does sound pretty solid to me. A-06673-Jefferson Randolph Smith, known as "Soapy Smith". They have also witnessed his figure sitting high up in the corner of the ceiling by the fireplace. The regular ferry service to Vesuvius Bay crosses Stuart Channel, which is home to a boisterous population of sea lions and the occasional pod of migrating orcas. It doesnt surprise me you had this experience! Henry crofton of longford house sheriff of co. Henry Croft January 15 1856 July 28 1917 was an Australian-born lumber and mining magnate on Vancouver Island in the early 1900s. How To Control Mobs In Spectator Mode, Is Rian Johnson Related To Don Johnson, When The Lateral Hypothalamus Is Destroyed Rats Will Quizlet, Articles H