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 […]
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, United States
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 […]
San Diego, California, United States
The Hotel Del Coronado is an exquisite beachside gem where many famous people have chosen to soak up the Californian sun. The luxurious hotel has catered to beachgoers and high profile visitors alike since 1888. Just a short distance from San Diego’s heart on one of its surrounding islands, the beach-lined hotel is a popular getaway despite its dark past. By 1892 this hotel managed to gain infamy after a young woman by the name […]
San Francisco, California, United States
San Francisco is saturated with Victorian buildings, yet few are quite as glorious as the Queen Anne Hotel. This historic building has graced the Pacific Heights area since 1890 and was, fortunately, able to survive the destruction caused by the 1906 Earthquake, which devasted San Francisco. The original purpose of this building was actually not to house hotel guests. This spectacular place was originally an elite boarding school for girls within the city of San […]
The Hawthorne Hotel was erected in Salem’s historic town center in 1925. The grandiose building has offered upper-class lodging to many patrons over the years, all whilst accumulating a healthy amount of ghost stories. Some of these stories even tied to the infamous Salem Witch Trials of the late 1600s. This has certainly assisted the notorious hotel to fit into the spooky atmosphere Salem is well known for portraying. The first and best-known haunting of […]
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Vancouver is a stunning mountain set city with a lively cultural scene fostered within ornate and historic theaters. Granville Street lies in the heart of Vancouver’s entertainment district and is home to two of the most haunted places in town, which both just so happen to be theaters. Our first haunted theater of Granville Street Vancouver is the Vogue Theater. This art deco entertainment hub was intended to function as a movie house and was […]