Creepy Curiosities

Old St. Philomene’s Roman Catholic Cemetery, Bonfield, ON. Photo by Chantal Larochelle © 2023 Guest writer Chantal Larochelle is a graphic designer and photographer based in Sudbury, Ontario. For over 15 years, she has been fascinated by cemeteries and graveyards, using her photography and blog to capture the rich details of gravestones, their symbolism, poignant...

Toronto’s industrial past holds plenty of surprises, but few are as intriguing as the “ghost” of a test track that once graced the rooftop of a Ford Model T assembly plant. Hidden in plain sight at 672 Dupont Street, this historic building played a pivotal role in the city’s early automotive history, at a time...

Looking for the best ghost tours in Canada? Whether you’re planning a spooky getaway or exploring your own backyard, this province-by-province guide highlights the top haunted experiences from coast to coast. You’ll find tour locations, links, and brief overviews to help you choose the perfect chilling adventure. It’s the perfect starting point for discovering the...

One of the most iconic and unsettling images in horror appears in the final moments of Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 film, The Shining. As the camera slowly zooms in on a black-and-white photograph dated July 4, 1921, we see Jack Torrance — played by Jack Nicholson — smiling among a crowd of partygoers at the haunted...

Henri Seguin’s story is one of crime, defiance, and mystery, tied to one of Ontario’s most haunted locations, the SDG Jail. A Grim Night in Cornwall The date was January 18, 1954, and the small Ontario town of Cornwall was preparing for a grim event—an execution. The gallows had been readied, the noose tested, and...

Do you add cemetery stops to your vacation itinerary? If not, you might be missing out on some fascinating experiences! Cemeteries are not just resting places for our loved ones. They are open-air art galleries and windows into history. Whether you’re a history buff, an art enthusiast, or simply curious about local legends, visiting a...