What are the most well - known Hamilton Ontario ghost stories?

Well, the ghost story of the Don Jail in Toronto is quite well - known. It was a prison with a lot of misery and death. People say that the spirits of former inmates still linger there. You can often hear strange moans and chains rattling, as if the ghosts are reliving their time in prison.

A popular Kenora Ontario ghost story is about the haunted forest. Locals say that if you go deep into the forest at night, you can hear strange whispers and see shadowy figures. Some believe these are the spirits of the indigenous people who once lived in the area, protecting their ancestral land from intruders.

The most well - known might be the one about the haunted bridge. It's said that if you cross it at a certain time, like midnight, you'll see a ghostly figure on the bridge. It's often described as a man in old - fashioned clothes. People are too scared to go near it during those hours.

A third well - known Marlbank Ontario ghost story involves a lake. There are reports of a ghostly woman emerging from the water. Some say she was a young girl who drowned in the lake years ago. People who have seen her describe her as having a sad expression and wearing a white dress. Boaters often get an uneasy feeling when they pass by the spot where she is most often seen.

There's a story about a particular old house in Huntsville. The family who used to live there said they often heard unexplained knocking on the walls and doors. They also saw shadows moving across the rooms. It was so bad that they eventually moved out. People believe that there was some sort of negative energy or a ghost in that house that made it uninhabitable.

In downtown Hamilton, there are stories about certain old buildings being haunted. For example, some employees in an old office building have reported feeling a presence. Papers would move on their own, and they would sometimes hear whispers when no one else was around. It's believed that the building might have been built on an old burial ground or some place with a tragic past.

There is the story of a gay athlete in Ontario. He faced discrimination in his sport initially. But he fought against it and became an inspiration for other gay athletes in Toronto. He showed that being gay doesn't stop you from achieving great things in the world of sports. His story has been shared widely in the local gay community and has helped to break down barriers in the sports world.

The old mansion story is also very popular. The reports of strange lights and the apparition of the woman in white have made it a favorite among those interested in the paranormal. People often drive by the mansion at night just to see if they can spot anything unusual. The mystery surrounding her death adds to the allure of the story.

Another famous one is the story of the ghostly apparition near the old cemetery in Chatham Ontario. People often report seeing a shadowy figure near the tombstones, especially on foggy nights. It could be related to the many souls buried there over the years.

The haunted Peterborough Lift Lock has some spooky stories. Workers there have sometimes reported seeing a strange misty figure near the lock mechanism. It could be related to accidents that happened during its construction or operation in the past.