Haunted Locations in Hamilton

Mark Leslie: The building & estate MacNab left behind were meant to inspire awe. But occasionally the shadows & ghosts from history inspire fear. - From Haunted Hamilton (Aug 2012, Dundurn Press) - Mark Leslie

Mark Leslie: "When I arrived at the site a dark & faceless figure in long, flowing black robes stood by the entrance and greeted me." - from Haunted Hamilton by Mark Leslie (Aug 2012, Dundurn Press)

Mark Leslie: It is further posited that Mary Gage’s headstone & body disappeared in the move & that her restless spirit has found its way back to Battlefield House. - Haunted Hamilton, Mark Leslie (Aug 2012)

Mark Leslie: "As with any stunningly picturesque and magnificent historical area, legends abound regarding the Devil’s Punchbowl." - from Haunted Hamilton by Mark Leslie (Aug 2012, Dundurn Press)

Mark Leslie: Those who have have learned a bit about the house perhaps shudder at the thought of what spirits might be looking back out the dark & dirty windows - Haunted Hamilton by Mark Leslie (Aug 2012)

Mark Leslie: Murdered in 1891 John Heslop's spirit allegedly still roams the building at Woodend, forever bemoaning the fact his killers were not brought to justice. - Haunted Hamilton by Mark Leslie

Mark Leslie: Many photographs & videos have been taken at the cemetery, each photographer anxious to document evidence of the legendary lights. - from Haunted Hamilton by Mark Leslie (Aug 2012, Dundurn Press)

Mark Leslie: The beautiful Whitehern Historic House and Garden is a feature stop on Haunted Hamilton’s popular Downtown Hamilton Ghost Walk. - from Haunted Hamilton by Mark Leslie (Aug 2012, Dundurn Press)

Mark Leslie: The drop is dubbed “Lover’s Leap” due to the legend of a young Jane Riley, who, disappointed by unreturned love, flung herself from the steep cliff at the top - Haunted Hamilton by Mark Leslie

Mark Leslie: Aren’t schools themselves somewhat of a hotbed for speculation about ghosts? Isn’t almost any academic hall a mystical lightning rod for generating creepy tales? - Haunted Hamilton by Mark Leslie

Mark Leslie: Under the statue of Caesar on the south side of the auditorium lurks the distressed spirit of a young boy who is regularly heard but not often seen - from Haunted Hamilton by Mark Leslie (Aug 2012)

Mark Leslie: This pub also offers something not on their rather broad list of available brews: they have also been home to a number of supernatural visitors. - from Haunted Hamilton by Mark Leslie (Aug 2012)

Mark Leslie: Harvey the ghost is regularly seen by customers and staff near the back of the bar and near the women’s washrooms. From Haunted Hamilton by Mark Leslie (Aug 2012 - Dundurn Press)

Mark Leslie: Customers are likely unaware of the bloody history of this site, or of the ghosts that roam around to this day inside. - from Haunted Hamilton by Mark Leslie (Aug 2012, Dundurn Press)

Mark Leslie: Some claim that they have had the uncanny feeling of being watched and even caught glimpses of shadowy figures out of the corner of their eye. - From Haunted Hamilton by Mark Leslie (Aug 2012)

Mark Leslie: Ironically, a man who was never allowed to venture far into Wallingford Hall now haunts the building for the rest of eternity. - from Haunted Hamilton by Mark Leslie (August 2012, Dundurn Press)

Mark Leslie: The ghost of a young boy is seen running up & down the stairs & occasionally sitting on at the top & watching diners in the restaurant below. From Haunted Hamilton by Mark Leslie (Aug 2012 - Dundurn)