Mysterious Places in Canada

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Canada is full of mysteries. Each province in the country is home to a number of mystical places where even science fails to give an explanation. Thus, for all you curious souls out there, we decided to compile a list of some of the most mysterious places in the country. Grab the best last minute flights and gear up for your very own Sherlock diaries.

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver

Tagged as “The Lady in Red,” the spirit of a famous socialite, Jennie Pearl Cox is often spotted wandering the corridors of the hotel. Cox lost her life in a road accident just outside the hotel in 1940s. Folklore is abuzz that after she died, Cox promptly decided to take shelter in the hotel. Avail Pacific Coastal Airlines deals or WestJet flight deals and fly to Vancouver for a spooky adventure.

Bayer Lake’s Mystery Walls, Halifax

Anything and just about everything regarding the Bayer Lake’s walls is labelled as mysterious. Theories suggest that these walls were constructed during the early years of the city’s settlement. It is widely believed that the walls must have been constructed in the late 1700s or early 1800s. Erected on high grounds, the positioning of the walls provide clear views of the area indicating a defensive fortification or training ground for the military. However, the real purpose behind their construction is still not known.

L'Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland and Labrador

A designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, L'Anse aux Meadows is assumed to be a Norse settlement tracing its roots back to the year 1000. Touted as North America’s most renowned Viking settlement, the village is believed to have existed at least 5 centuries prior to Columbus’ first voyage to the continent. A lot of theories have been put forward as to why did the Norse didn’t settle in the colony and moved away. But the mystery still lingers.

The Tree on the Lake – Port Renfrew

Smack dab in the middle of Fairy Lake, rests a small Douglas fir tree. Rising out of a submerged log, the tree grew to a few feet without any resources and is believed to be 3-4 decades old. The tree has been featured on countless photographs including a Wildlife Photographer of the Year awarded photo.

Oak Island Money Pit

In the 1800s, anecdotes of Captain Kidd’s buried gold spread like wildfire and attracted treasure hunters in large numbers to Oak Island. Following a few feet of excavation, a huge deep hole was discovered with mysteriously carved stones, platforms and wooden pillars. An infinite number of theories have been given behind the hole suggesting everything from a sunken Viking ship to a pirate treasure.

Craigdarroch Castle, Victoria, B.C.

Now a museum, Craigdarroch Castle was originally built in the 1890s as the residence of a coal baron and his family. Numerous incidents have been reported such as a piano playing by itself, odor of burning candles and creepy whispers throughout the mansion. However, the most frightening occurrence has been the occasional and fleeting appearances of an original resident of the home — Joan Dunsmuir — in photographs captured by visitors. While booking your flight tickets, make sure to check out the offers on Pacific Coastal Airlines flights and WestJet flights.