This piece of land has a rich and storied history and there were certainly some bumps in the road before it became the site of the Laurel Point Inn.    Join as we venture back through time to when Dead Man's Point was a First Nations burial ground, a factory, another factory - that murdered twice - and finally a hotel in the shape of a cruise ship.  What energy remains? Join us on find out on this episode of Ghosts 'N Bears. 

Just after midnight on January 21st, 1906 the S. S. Valencia met the beginning of her end.  In what is still known as the worst maritime disaster in the Graveyard of the Pacific off the coast of Vancouver Island, over a hundred people lost their lives.  No women or children survived and only a handful of men survived.  She still returns today, to people on land as well as in the water.  Join as we explore the last moments of the Valencia and the poor souls who had the misfortune to set sail...

Thought to be one of the most haunted graveyards in BC, Ross Bay Cemetery has a colorful past and present and is no stranger to former and current residents showing up in all kinds of places.  We also discuss the book "Michelle Remembers" as it was in the Ross Bay cemetery the satanic rituals supposedly took place and we look back at how much impact that book had on the religious world of the 1980s.  

The old St. Anne's academy and nunnery was used for many years to pursue education and a life of piety.  Now it's been turned in to a government office, historic site and is chock full of ghosts.  Come with us as we listen to guest story teller  - and fellow Ghostly Walk guide - Brynne Croy tell us about the uncertain times the nunnery went through and the consequences that were there for those trying to protect it.  Learn some early pioneer history, but also find out how the ghosts show up...

Two buildings down on Wharf Street in Victoria, BC are pretty well known for the energy that seems to saturate both of them.  The former pub, The Guild (The Yates Building) and the building that houses the Keg restaurant both have plenty of stories. Ian had his own encounter with the energy in the basement of the Guild, but don't worry, there seems to be energy on every level of this large wharf-front building.  As far as the Keg goes, there's stories in both the dining room area and the...

One of the oldest large buildings in Victoria, the Young Building has seen itself through many purposes.  A training school for teachers, a military hospital during world war one, a college and finally the oldest building on campus for a much larger college.  It is no wonder that with this much history, some of it's residents have stayed behind.  Every time we talk about this building someone else has another story to add, it's just that kind of place.  Join us on this episode of Ghosts 'N...

Cathedral Hill in Victoria, BC is home to many buildings, many stories and many ghosts.  Not only does it have the cathedral itself, it also has two houses used as offices, a private chapel and a church hall, oh and of course a graveyard next door.  Join us as we share the tales, some of them first hand, of the ghosts of Cathedral Hill. 

Point Ellice was not only the scene of one of North  America's biggest disasters that actually to take place in Victoria, BC  It's also the current home of one of the most haunted houses.  Join us as we head to the Point Ellice Bridge to  meet the spirits left behind and head over to Point Ellice House to meet the spirits who never left.  On this episode of Ghosts 'N Bears we go and spend some time re-living a terrible tragedy and the house that is linked not only to the disaster but also...

Waaaaay, way back in the early 1990's Ian lived in a very haunted house, that for some reason he tried to convince himself was NOT haunted for the longest time.  Turns out the house decided to take on the challenge.  Join as Ian tells the full tale of his time in rural New Brunswick, recording his album and realizing when it was time to leave.  Jason hears the full story for the first time with his own insights and comparisons on this episode of Ghost's 'N Bears. 

On our second part of Government Street Ghosts,  we're talking about the buildings that now house The Bard and Banker Pub and the building that has ALWAYS housed E. A. Morris Tobacconist as well as an assortment of ghosts.  Government Street in Victoria, BC was the first actual street West of the Rockies and you get a street that saturated with history.  Throw in an architect who seemed to build ghost trap buildings and Victoria's passion for trapping energy and you have quite the nest of...

Government Street in Victoria, BC was the first actual street West of the Rockies and you get a street that saturated with history.  Throw in an architect who seemed to build ghost trap buildings and Victoria's passion for trapping energy and you have quite the nest of stories! On this episode we're talking about the buildings that now house Munro's Books and Murchie's Tea, some of the history of Government Street and Victoria itself.  We also discuss an bonus story that came across the...

The oldest residential neighbourhood in Victoria holds it's secrets and ghosts close.   On this episode we explore two ghost stories from James Bay as we jump in to the history and stories of The Laurel Point Inn (former Dead Man's Point) and The Bent Mast Pub - a former brothel and very odd property. Join us as we jump in to James Bay and scratch the surface of two of the ghost stories it contains. 

Next up in our Ghost in My House series: We go back to our roots....and see a REAL Bear!  Jason's story about the ghost in HIS house takes us back to Prince George, BC and what he went through as a child.  In further investigation, we find out it is STILL going on and has for the last two tenants.  What else will we find out on our journey? Listen to this episode of Ghosts 'N Bears to find out! 

Former Mental Health Facilities or "Lunatic Asylums" as they were known,  are never short on ghosts and large amounts of chaotic energy! The Historic (1913) Riverview Hospital is no exception and that's where we find ourselves with Gina from HauntedHistoryBC .  Join as we talk stories, experiences and even about a ghostly biter!  This episode has it all, large gothic buildings, rain and ghosts in the hospitals graveyard.  Join us and hear the tales! 

You can find ghosts everywhere if you know where to look! Jason and I set out across Vancouver and pluck two stories directly from Vancouver's Most Haunted on this episode.  We're going to talk about the Georgia Cannery National Park in Steveston, BC with workers that don't seem to want to quit. Then we head across the Greater Vancouver Area over to The Grouse Grind that starts at the foot of Grouse Mountain and heads straight up.  I wonder who is still waiting for us on the path?  Find out...

Not one, not two but three different locations have their stories told on the Season Two opener of Ghosts N Bears.  We talk about The Fort (Petter House), Sandwick Manor and HMCS Quadra and has first hand tales from Jason!  Come with us as we head UpIsland to discover the ghosts tucked away in the Comox Valley just waiting to be revealed in the quiet towns of Courtney and Comox. 

It was the Victorians who popularized ghost story telling at Christmas and we wanted to end the first season of Ghosts 'N Bears in the same tradition.  Join us as we travel back to the 1800's where we've handpicked two Victorian ghostly tales that would have been found in magazines specifically printed for Christmas.  Why? Listen to find out.  Can we revive the tradition? We're sure going to try and we hope you enjoy this Christmas present and season finale from us on Ghosts 'N Bears. 

Recipe for a haunted building? We might have one here as we head on down to Victoria's most haunted building.  The old Supreme Court of British Columbia situated in the very haunted Bastion Square is home to several different ghosts. Join us as dig a little deeper in to the history and current residents of what is easily one of the most active buildings in the whole province on this episode of Ghosts 'N Bears.

Not your usual place to find ghosts and haunted energy, but in this tale of undeniably strange, and multi-witnessed events we learn that any where, truly can be haunted!  Join us on this episode of Ghosts 'N Bears as we chat with our friend Lisa in North Vancouver as she discusses several shops she worked in one particular mall as well her experience in a Pizza Joint in a DIFFERENT mall in North Vancouver where the haunting became that much more personal. 

There are many ghosts who wander the halls and rooms of the old Churchill Hotel, but two of them choose to leave a scent behind and they're connected.   Learn the story of Charlotte and Brady, their ill fated love and the legacy they left behind.  The Churchill seems a bit like another famous hotel, you can check out anytime you like, but you can never leave.  Find out why and who were Charlotte and Brady anyway on this episode of Ghosts 'N Bears Podcast. 

Welcome to our special Halloween Episode. Our House in View Royal has had a few instances of  haunting for good reason. It turns out the land it's built on, most assuredly belongs to someone else who has no intention of leaving! Join us to hear OUR story in our home. We live recorded this in front of camera's so that we could do release a simultaneous video version of the episode which we hope you enjoy. Check out our YouTube channel!

Not all the streets of Victoria are as safe as others. Lower Humboldt Street in particular is known for being a bit more treacherous than others and Joe Nuana is to blame for that.  Learn the story of Joe and how he became known as the murdering ghost after the crimes he committed led to his death but still did not manage to bring justice and silence him forever. Revenge is a powerful motivator and for some, it is powerful enough to elude death, at least as we understand it. 

The Empress Hotel in Victoria, BC may be the grandest hotel in the harbor city but it's also the most haunted. With traditions of High Tea, lavish lounges and comfortable rooms, this hotel holds far more than a comfortable  nights stay. Join us in the secret side garden as we discuss her history and her ghosts who are made up of former guests, former staff and even her long dead architect, on this episode of Ghosts 'N Bears.

While they may no longer be alive, that certainly does not seem to stop Charles and Leah Rogers from running their store.   At the very least they make their wishes known.   Join us on Ghosts 'N Bears as we go and tell the tale of the Roger's Chocolate shop from 1895 and the ghosts that are still very much hands on business owners to this day. 

  Join us as we talk with our friends (and fans of the podcast) Evan and Carlene about their haunted house. What makes this situation so different? The house was brand new, and had never been lived in! So where does this ghost, who calls names, mimics, makes things fly off shelves and even scratches when annoyed, come from? Every member of the house has experienced it, even grandma! On this episode, learn how important the history of a property is, not just a building or a house.  Many...