Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Gastown is the oldest part of Vancouver containing vast amounts of history at every street corner. Though the majority of this history is significant and pivotal to the city, some of the darker pieces remain hidden on equally dark street corners. The Gaoler’s Mews is one such street that holds some disturbing and mysterious tales. Gaoler’s Mews has its origins in the mid-1800s when the first building was erected along this small alley. It was […]
Costa Rica is often regarded as a tropical paradise, best known for pristine beaches, biodiversity and epic jungles. Although most tourists stick to the beautiful and well-traveled paths of this small corner of the world, Costa Rica also has much to offer in the dark tourism department. Let’s explore 3 of the most chilling and most haunted places in Costa Rica. Cartago is a busy and charming little town just outside of San Jose, Costa […]
Perched on what was formerly known as “Mad-Man’s Hill” is one of the most notorious asylums to ever exist within Australia. Aradale Lunatic Asylum was a psychiatric hospital built in Ararat, Australia during the 1800s, which operated within the community right through to the 1990s. Aradale was constructed at a time where other asylums were also being built within the state of Victoria. They were thought essential to deal with the crisis of increasing numbers […]
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Cascade Gardens is a perfectly manicured waterfront park that holds a dark secret. The park exists in Surfers paradise, one of the most visited areas of Queensland, Australia. Cascade Gardens is well-known for its war memorials, as a habitat for bats and for containing the grave of a well-respected man, whom some believe now haunts the area. Ned Harper lived from 1828 to 1896. During his life, he became respected within the local community for […]
Roosevelt Island offers some of the most stunning views of New York City, but it also holds a dark secret from the past. Preserved on the island is what is left of the Renwick Smallpox Hospital. An imposing castle-like structure barely left standing. 1856 saw this now-abandoned hospital open its doors for the first time to patients. Roosevelt Island was selected as a strategic location for this particular hospital. Since it acted as a natural […]
Mexico is a vibrant country with a diverse culture and an abundance of ancient ruins. The people of Mexico have an interesting relationship with death and many spooky legends to share. For this reason, one can discover haunted locations within most of Mexico’s cities. But, with so much spookiness to explore, what are the most haunted places in Mexico? Find out below! For such a quaint and picturesque town, Guanajuato certainly boasts one of the […]
San Francisco, California, USA
The Westin St. Francis is one of the most renowned hotels in San Francisco. It proudly looks over the bustling tourist hub that is Union Square, and has remained at the city’s epicenter since its construction in 1904. Although the hotel is much beloved by locals and sought-after to spend time during a stay for many visitors, it also has a dark side. The Westin St. Francis has been the scene of some rather unfortunate […]
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
The Ernest Junction Tunnel lies in the underbelly of a sleepy suburb just outside of Brisbane, Australia. It is an imposing, dark passage cloaked in rather sinister graffiti. The tunnel was once an important pass-through for the South Coast Railway Line. Today the tunnel has been abandoned, yet is preserved as a piece of Queensland’s rail history. The Ernest Junction Tunnel was constructed in 1888 and served until 1964 when it saw the last passenger […]