I developed a love of travel, of history, and things that go bump in the night thanks to my Mom. In fact, one of the reasons ghostvacation.com came about is to tell the spooky stories of historic places and influential people that I loved so much growing up. And one of the things I’ve most been fascinated with are the tales of the ghosts of our dead Presidents. I got as much of this as I […]
Gastown is a historic, bustling and funky part of Vancouver’s downtown area, known for its great food and drink. It’s no wonder that one of Canada’s largest restaurant chains has chosen to open up a location in the neighborhood. The beloved, family friendly Old Spaghetti Factory has existed within the heart of Gastown since the 1970, leaving it plenty of time and opportunities to ignite its very own ghost stories. Gastown’s Old Spaghetti Factory occupies […]
In 1850 a man named Yankee Jim Robinson made his way to San Diego, California. Shortly after his arrival he was prosecuted for being a thief and hanged from the back of a wagon. Another man, Thomas Whaley, stood in the crowd to witness this execution. He later purchased the land on which the hanging occurred to build his family home and business, the Whaley House. Today, the Whaley house is the center of much of Old […]
San Francisco, California, USA
Peering through thick fog, overlooking the Pacific Ocean from a rocky perch sits the Moss Beach Distillery. A historical building that became an institution within Northern California during prohibition, the Moss Beach Distillery has stood proudly since 1927. Located in the sleepy town of Moss Beach just outside of Half Moon Bay and a short drive from San Francisco, the Moss Beach Distillery is a popular ocean side restaurant today. Towards the beginning of its […]
The Millennium Biltmore Hotel opened its doors for the first time in 1923. The luxurious destination was built to cater for Los Angeles’ high society, yet served many different purposes throughout its life time. The Millennium Biltmore Hotel hosted the Academy Awards from 1935 until the beginning of World War II, when it was repurposed as a facility to serve soldiers on leave with rest and recreation. The stunning hotel’s interior has also made appearances across […]
Nestled in the vast California wilderness, hugging Nevada’s border sits a forgotten piece of heritage. Once a booming piece of land, the former mining town of Bodie is now a crumbling and tilted shell of its old self. Bodie was founded in 1876 after gold was struck nearby and soon became a popular place for prospectors. The town grew rapidly to contain approximately 2,000 buildings and supporting up to 7,000 people by 1879. Bodie saw […]
Kapunda, South Australia, Australia
The small, former mining community of Kapunda is commonly referred to as the most haunted town in Australia. It holds what is likely to be South Australia’s best-known cemetery, which happens to be surrounded by some extremely sinister rhetoric. This cemetery was once overlooked by St. Johns Church and a Presbytery, built in 1854. The Presbytery became a school in 1869 and later a reformatory for young girls, who had committed minor criminal offenses, before closing […]
Stanley Park is a scenic, natural oasis within the urban jungle of Vancouver. The sprawling park covers 400 hectares and offers locals and tourists alike an escape to historic landmarks, beaches, hiking trails, wildlife and even Canada’s largest aquarium. While this sanctuary is known for its beauty and serenity, a darker side to Stanley Park exists. Below are three very haunted hotspots that lie unsuspectingly within Vancouver’s haunted Stanley Park. The Vancouver Rowing Club has proudly […]