What makes the Martintown Grist Mill a great place to investigate?
- The building is over 170 years old and functioned as a mill for 100 years.
- It is believed to be haunted by a spirit named "Jacob" who has come through via EVPs, electrical and physical phenomena. Jacob is well known by members of the community as the spirit that haunts the mill.
- You will be all alone in the building during the investigation. Only one group will be allowed in at a time. Not only does this improve the integrity of the investigation - it also makes for a heart-pounding adventure.
- As a smaller site, the investigation will only run 2-hours - perfect for those who are curious to experience what a paranormal investigation is like without requiring an entire evening.
- Part of the proceeds from every ticket sold go to the preservation and restoration of this incredible site.
Explore an Old Haunted Mill with Phantoms of Yore!
We are looking forward to returning to investigate this unique and important heritage site. Like all of the locations we visit, each investigation is totally unique and unpredictable. Watch the video to see what happen to one investigators a few years ago. Was it an encounter with Jacob?
Who are Phantoms of Yore?
Phantoms of Yore are the Haunted Walk’s official paranormal investigations partners. POY was founded in March 2018 by Elliot Luijkenaar (left) and Eric Oickle (right). The pair wanted to assist in the preservation of unique historical sites by facilitating public Paranormal Investigations. Over the past three years they have hosted dozens of popular events and have helped raise thousands of dollars for restorative work, renovations and other funding needs. Some of the sites include: L’Original Jail, Murney Tower, Ninette Sanatorium, Cornwall Jail, Mill of Kintail and the HI Ottawa Jail Hostel.
What happens at public investigations?
Simply put, these events allows guests to be paranormal investigators for the evening. These suspenseful, entertaining and informative experiences share the history, folklore, paranormal accounts about the site, and the theories and hypothesis behind paranormal investigations. Investigators film their own experiences and the footage is uploaded so it can be reviewed for possible paranormal captures. Live feeds are also included in most events, allowing for patrons to have instant access to the footage. Many paranormal enthusiasts and experienced investigators watch the live feed to help detect anomalies.
