Newfoundland
Stories
Jacob and the Corpse Candle
In the quiet of a St. Lawrence morning, something strange came calling — a strange light on the stairs. One family would never be the same. Read this tale inspired by a real Newfoundland ghost story.
A Horrible Haunting in St. John’s
A forgotten house in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador holds a dark secret—where the dead do not rest, and those who wake in the night may find they are not alone.
“I Can’t Rest Here!”
A love lost, a restless spirit, and a cursed town... Can they escape the past, or will the whispers on the wind pull them back? Find out in the old Newfoundland Boxing Day tale.
Martha’s Dance With The Mummer
On Boxing Day, Martha’s lonely world changes when a mysterious mummer arrives with a song that brings back memories of lost love. A dance and a promise fulfilled make for the strangest Christmas miracle ever.
Ghostly Fires in Flatrock
Poltergeists in Flatrock? One Newfoundland newspaper paper seemed to think so when a series of unexplained fires plagued a family in the community in the early 1950s.
The Headless Ghost of Bannerman Park
In 1960 a strange story made the Newfoundland news — a headless ghost had been spotted in Bannerman Park.
The Horrible Hurricane of 1775
In September 1775 a horrible hurricane hit Newfoundland, killing thousands of people and spawning ghost stories still told today.
The Black Stag of St. Bride’s
According to legend, 200 years ago a mysterious black stag was seen on the road near St. Bride's, Placentia Bay. Soon after there were a series of unexplained deaths.
The Restless Corpse of La Poile
An old Newfoundland tale of a love strong enough to blur the lines of life and death. This story was featured on the 2024 Halloween episode of CBC’s The Broadcast.
The Ghostly Voyage of Ellen Dower
152 years ago, Mrs. Ellen Dower of Conche, NL was worried — worried enough to bend the rules of time and space. If you believe the legends, that is.
Mrs. Coyle and the Corpse
The story of Mrs. Nancy Coyle — a woman reputed to have raised the dead in 19th century St. John’s, NL
Newfoundland’s Last Deadly Duel
On March 30, 1826 Mark Rudkin shot John Philpot in a duel. It was Newfoundland’s last death by duel but was it murder?
Mysterious Mockbeggar Graves
Mockbeggar in Bonavista, Newfoundland has reputation for being a haunted places... for good reason. Ghosts and mystery bodies abound.