What makes Murney Tower a great place to investigate?
- It is one of the oldest and most historically rich sites in the city, with well over 200+ years of history.
- You will be all alone in the tower 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.
- At our previous investigations of Murney Tower in 2019, groups captured a wide variety of activity (see video below). One of the most interesting anomalies, experienced by several groups (including the Phantoms of Yore team), is a white mist that is seen by the eye, but not any recording devices. It is a particularly active site for EVPs.
- Based on the evidence collected so far and observations made by mediums, both male and female spirits are potentially present, as well as that of a young child.
- Part of the proceeds from every ticket sold go to the preservation and restoration of this incredible site.
Highlights from 2019 Investigations
During the Halloween Season in 2019, we ran a weekend of investigations at Murney Tower. Here are the results from the top three teams. What impresses us is the variety of evidence collected, and some of the consistencies between groups. The Ouija experiment at 3:27 is particularly eerie. What will happen to you?
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.
