The Assiniboine Park also has some spooky stories. There are tales of a ghostly figure near the river that runs through the park. Some say it could be the spirit of someone who drowned in the river long ago. People who visit the park at night sometimes report a feeling of being watched and strange noises coming from the direction of the river.
One famous Manitoba ghost story is about the Fort Garry Hotel. It's said that there are spirits of former guests haunting the hallways. Some people have reported seeing apparitions in old - fashioned clothing, perhaps from the hotel's early days. There are also strange noises at night, like footsteps in empty corridors.
One of the most talked - about Orlando ghost stories is about a park that was built on an old burial ground. Locals say that at certain times of the year, especially around Halloween, strange lights can be seen floating above the park. There are also reports of disembodied voices and a feeling of unease when walking through the park after dark.
The story of the ghostly bride is quite popular. Supposedly, she was left at the altar and died of a broken heart. Now she haunts the church where the wedding was supposed to take place, appearing in a tattered white dress.
A popular Acadia ghost story is about a ghostly horse and rider. They are seen galloping across the fields at night. It might be related to a local legend of a brave horseman who died in battle and his spirit continues to ride through the land he once protected.
Maybe the story of the ghost in the campus theater is popular. Supposedly, during rehearsals, actors have seen a shadowy figure moving in the balconies when there's no one else up there. It might be an old actor who passed away on that stage and is still attached to it. There could also be a story about a ghost near the campus fountain. Legend has it that a girl once drowned there and now her spirit haunts the area, and some say they've seen a misty figure near the water on foggy mornings.
The story of the Green Lady of Balloch Castle is popular. She is said to be a young woman who died of a broken heart. People have seen her in the castle grounds, usually near the water. She appears as a green - clad figure, sometimes just a faint glow.
Another popular one is the story of the ghostly train. In a certain part of Kamloops, near an old railway track, people say they can sometimes hear the sound of a train coming, but when they look, there's nothing there. Legend has it that a train crashed there long ago and the spirits of the crew are still making their journey.
The haunted dormitory story is quite popular. It spreads among new students every year, making them a bit scared when they first move in.
The story of the phantom stagecoach is quite popular. Legend has it that a stagecoach full of passengers met with a terrible fate in the Karoo. Now, sometimes, on foggy nights, people claim to see the stagecoach racing across the plains as if still on its journey, with the ghosts of the passengers visible inside.
The haunted dorm room story is also quite popular. Students often talk about it when new people move into that dorm building. It makes for some spooky conversations. For example, they might share their own experiences or those they heard from previous residents, like how the strange noises seemed to get louder during exam weeks.