If you wander around after dark in Elliston, Newfoundland, beware the headless dog. Join us today to hear Evan share the spooky story of the Headless Ghost Dog of Elliston, Newfoundland.

Sherbrooke Village - open Wednesday to Sunday from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. In the 1860s, timber, tall ships and gold ruled life along the St. Mary’s River, today, the picturesque village still stands proud, just as it did more than 100 years ago. sherbrookevillage.novascotia.ca

The Sambro Island Lighthouse has guided ships into Halifax Harbour since 1758. A military man who was stationed on the island in the mid 1800s met an untimely end after a scandal and his spirit has haunted the lighthouse ever since. Join us today to hear Evan tell the tale of Double Alex.

A spooky story surrounds the statue marking a gravesite in Gray’s Island Cemetery in New Brunswick. Join us today to hear this tale! Produced & recorded @thedrumroom in Nova Scotia using @607audio gear. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube & more.

The song "Farewell to Nova Scotia" might of disappeared before being discovered by Helen Creighton while taking shelter from bad weather in Petpeswick Harbour in 1933. backyardhistory.ca/f/the-story-...

Experience the Nova Scotia Museum with the Canada Strong Pass Program from June 19 to September 7, 2026. The Pass includes: ✅Free admission for those 17 and under ✅50% discount on admission for those 18 to 24 years old Plan your visit today! museum.novascotia.ca/visit

Join us today to hear Chelsea share an itinerary for a self-guided spooky walking tour of Halifax. This itinerary is by no means all inclusive, but will include a variety of haunted places you can visit in the downtown core and around it!

Uniacke Estate Museum Park - open Wed-Sun from 10am to 4pm. Inside, find a rare survival of one family’s treasured possessions. Outside, explore the English country landscape, do some birdwatching and stroll or hike along seven modern walking trails.

Decades ago a man had a horrifying encounter with a lake monster near Sydney, Nova Scotia. Join us today to hear Evan share the story of the Cranberry Lake Critter!

June 11 is Miners' Memorial Day, also known as Davis Day. Today, we observe William Davis Miners' Memorial Day to recognize and remember all those who lost their lives in Nova Scotia's coal mines. museumofindustry.novascotia.ca/stories/mine...

The HMS Shannon and USS Chesapeake frigates fought in a bloody battle in the War of 1812. Both vessels were brought to Halifax following the fight which resulted in the phantom presence of these supernatural ships in the harbour near Point Pleasant Park. Join us to hear Evan share this story.

A few months back we shared the story of the Blue Lady of Peggy’s Cove. Did you know Peggy’s Cove also has a stoney spot known as the Devil’s Armchair? Join us today to hear Chelsea share the sinister folklore behind the Devil’s Armchair and the urban legend surrounding it.

Folk music is an important part of Atlantic Canadian culture, so it’s no surprise that many murder ballads have been collected over the centuries by our renowned folklorists. Join us today to hear Chelsea share the story behind a murder ballad from each of the Atlantic Canadian provinces.

In Bathurst, New Brunswick a man was overcome by a curious affliction in 1864 and had to endure a peculiar cure in order to regain his health. Listen to our newest mini episode to hear Evan share the story of the lizard cure.

On Prince Edward Island in 1910, a young woman was dealing with more than your average haunting. Join us today to hear Evan share the story of a 20 year old woman who faced the perils of possession after invoking the devil.

For cryptids check out the Cape Breton Hairy Man and Crousetown Canary! For seafaring stories listen to the Mary Celeste and Ghost Ship of the Northumberland Strait! If you like cemeteries check out Abandoned Graveyards and Rebecca’s Grave. The Headless Nun and Annie’s Ghost are classic ghosts!

The carnival is a staple of many a maritimer’s summer and this book truly captures the nostalgia of the Bill Lynch fair. Have you listened to our Maritime Mini on the Curse of Bill Lynch yet?

“It always rains when the Bill Lynch fair comes to town.” That’s what they say here in Nova Scotia at least and it sure seems to come true more often than not. Where does this superstition come from? Listen to our newest Maritime Mini to learn about the Curse of Bill Lynch!

"Tha Sinn Righinn" | We are Resilient" is the theme for Gaelic Nova Scotia Month, which starts May 1, in celebration of the Gaelic traditions across the province. Make plans to visit Baile nan Gàidheal | Highland Village this summer to hear the language. highlandvillage.novascotia.ca

Help fund the creation of a global game for schools to safely connect with each other. The developers need urgent funds to continue working on the project. Project is co developed between Nova Scotia and the Philippines. fundrazr.com/HelloWorldJa...

We had so much fun exploring the many spooky stories of our prestigious maritime universities that we’re back for round three! Join us today to hear Evan revisit Shirreff Hall at Dalhousie University in addition to new tales from St. Mary’s University and the University of New Brunswick!

A family in Rocky Harbour on the west coast of Newfoundland had a haunting encounter with an ethereal orb in their home. Listen to our newest Maritime Mini to hear Evan share this tale.

Thomas F. Baxter was a 48 year-old Linen Steward aboard RMS Titanic. His body was found by the crew of CS Mackay-Bennett and was buried in Fairview Lawn Cemetery. Like other #Titanic victims buried in Halifax, the White Star Line paid for the black granite grave marker.

For some of those who lost their lives aboard the ill-fated RMS Titanic, Halifax, Nova Scotia is where their story came to an end. Our citizens took on the grim responsibility of providing victims of the sinking with a final place to rest. #Titanic #Halifax

You’d never guess when walking down the road admiring the vibrant facades that Victoria Street is considered the most haunted street in St. John’s. Join us today to hear Evan share the stories of some of these hauntings, and see if this street lives up to its spooky reputation!

On April 14, 1912, Walter Gray, J.C.R. Godwin & Robert Hunston reported to work at the Marconi Company wireless station at Cape Race, NFLD, 400 nautical miles west of the site of Titanic's sinking. That night they would record the impossible.

This fragmented First Class lounge panel was the inspiration for Rose and Jack’s final moment in James Cameron’s Titanic.

Over the last two years we’ve shared stories of mermaids in St. John’s harbour, the Old Hag of Newfoundland, the Bell Island Boom and explored the paranormal footprints of Newfoundland. Our next episode will share spooky stories from Atlantic Canada’s largest island province! Any guesses? 👻

Reports of #Sasquatch sightings in southwestern Ontario have created a new flap within the cryptozoological community. However, Canadian researchers aren't convinced by the spate of experiences. #Bigfoot #Cryptozoology bit.ly/47Y7mNo

Another successful recording day in the books! We recorded a mix of folktales ranging from Atlantic Canada ghost stories to local mysteries to cryptid encounters!

Fredericton is hosting a new UFO conference today. UFO researchers Chris Styles, Jim Lawrence and Harold Skaarup, as well as paranormal investigators Elliott Van Dusen and Jodi Russell are sharing their expertise with New Brunswickers. #ufology #paranormal bit.ly/4dH8cBM

Listen to our newest Maritime Mini to hear Chelsea share the theories behind the famous poem Antigonish. We are thrilled to present custom episode art from Square Ghost Art, an illustrator based in Antigonish whose work often covers themes of vintage horror and folklore!

It’s the two year anniversary of the first episode of our Atlantic Canada folklore podcast! If you love folktales, local mysteries and ghost stories check us out where you listen to podcasts! It Came From The Maritimes 🌊👻

The town of Rexton, New Brunswick was a bustling sea port in 1930. Sadly a spirit was haunting the rural road between Rexton and Richibucto that year! Join us to hear Chelsea share the story of the Rum Runner Ghost of Rexton & Richibucto.

A mysterious man with a musical talent visited Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island in the summer of 1805. Join us today to hear Evan share this short and sweet supernatural tale.

Today we explore the legend of the Blue Lady of Peggy’s Cove with our very first guest! Brian Baker is the founder of The Superstitious Times and the author of Eerie Whispers. We chat about his book and what he learned about Canadian coastal folklore before diving into today’s tale!

Planning a visit to the #museum this week? Visit naturalhistory.novascotia.ca/event/march-... to see what interpretation programs we’re offering! #MNH #NovaScotia #March

Looking for your next great adventure? Make the Nova Scotia Museum your destination this March Break. Whether you’re a lifelong learner or a first-time explorer, there’s something for everyone to discover. Plan your visit: museum.novascotia.ca/blog/march-break-2026 #NovaScotia

“You are now in the Land of Mystery. See one of nature’s most Mysterious Phenomenon.” (Cue the Twilight Zone music) The New Brunswick Mystery Crater dazzled folks traveling along the road between Fundy National Park and Sussex in the 1960s. Listen to our newest Maritime Mini to hear all about it!

This beautiful First Order Fresnel lens was rescued from the scrap heap by Niels Jannasch, founding director of the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. It comes from the Sambro Island lighthouse at the entrance to Halifax Harbour – the oldest surviving lighthouse in North America.

Atlantic Canada has a rich seafaring history and its history is littered with tales of shipwrecks. Join us today to hear Chelsea share the story of the Ghost Ship of the Northumberland Strait, a flaming ghost ship which has been seen from the shores of all three maritime provinces.

Are you making tracks to a museum this weekend? You should be. 🐾👣 #MNH #Museum #NovaScotia

Most maritimers have heard of the mysterious Magnetic Hill in Moncton, New Brunswick. Have you ever wondered about this magnetic marvel works? Join us today to hear Evan share the story behind this classic road trip stopping point in our newest Maritime Mini.

#Mastodons are EXTINCT. Mastodons lived in Nova Scotia for more than 70,000 years, migrating, when necessary, in relation to the expansion and decline of massive ice sheets. Mastodons disappeared from Nova Scotia about 11,000 years ago as part of a mass extinction caused by climate change.

Have you ever seen the rotunda at the bottom of Kent Ave on the Bedford Highway or visited the heart shaped pond at Hemlock Ravine Park? They are the remnants of the Halifax homestead of Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent! Join us to hear the haunting tale of this historic area.

A prominent landmark in reverse and a cast iron fence that has provided texture, and rhythm, and transparency for pedestrians over the last 160 years. From one of Stephen Archibald's Old Albums: buff.ly/RWNKCPu #history #architecture #design #halifax #novascotia

Cardinals are red, Endangered species are few, Our love is one in two million, Just like a lobster that is blue. #ValentinesDay #Love #Lobster

We have episode recommendations depending on which mood board caught your eye! 1. Fairies of Cape Breton or the Fairies of Prince Edward Island! 2. Beast of the Black Ground or Old Hag of Newfoundland! 3. Vampire of Ingonish or Maritime University Ghosts! 4. Mother Coo or Witches of Nova Scotia!

This #ValentinesDay give them what they really want… #Dinosaurs.

Almost 75 years ago to this day, it wasn’t just airplanes soaring through the Gander airspace. A UFO was spotted by several people aboard a military aircraft. Join us to hear Chelsea share the story of the Gander UFO Sighting from February 10, 1951.