The Blue Ghost Tunnel: Making of a Legend

In paranormal circles across Canada and the United States, the hauntings at The Blue Ghost Tunnel (BGT) frequent the conversation. Often referred to as "The Most Haunted Location" in Canada or a place where you are guaranteed activity, the tunnel is synonymous with historical haunted locations across North America.

I've been investigation the tunnel as a possible haunt for the past 14 years as a solo investigator, with The Niagara Amateur Ghost Seekers and with members of The Shadows Project.

In the late 1990s the tunnel, previously known under various descriptions became popularized as The Blue Ghost Tunnel, the name coined by a young paranormal investigator who is said to have witnessed a "Blue Misty Ghost".

A few years of intense interest on the Internet, multiple investigations and visits by paranormal enthusiasts prompted the once popular TV program Creepy Canada to film at the location.

Together with a Ghost Tour Group Haunted Hamilton, questionable psychics and an impromtu "historian" of the tunnel, they exposed the location to tens of thousands of viewers solidifying the legend and suspected haunt.

The episode depicted the tunnel as "700 ft of Hell on Earth!"

As a result of their illegal trespassing and exposure of the location, the site became explosively popular and thousands of visitors each year come to visit the tunnel prompting the Seaway Authority to attempt to secure the location. Even with extensive security, people trek out to discover the BGT for themselves...


But who really discovered this long, lost tunnel?


What is the truth behind the hauntings and experiences at the tunnel?


Is the tunnel an Urban Legend, conjured-up by a young wannabe author?


Are we simply developing our own experiences using our own minds?


Or is the tunnel really haunted? And by whom?

I decided to write about the tunnel, because I am fascinated with legends and lore and how they develop and what truth is hidden within. The book includes interviews, photographs and documents from decades past including the first ever investigation in 1976.

It includes historical accounts from the 1940s, 1950s, 1960s and 1970s with photographs and evidence supporting a number of theories.

Photographs have been generously donated by residents including Kevin Valencourt, Niagara-area photographer.

Please visit the Facebook Group Page for The Blue Ghost Tunnel: Making of a Legend and support and discuss this project.

Interview with The Shadows Project

Southern Ontario certainly has a lot of suspected haunted locations and there are just as many paranormal investigation teams.

In recent years, some have scaled back investigating, while others have pursued commercial interests such as “parlour theatre” or “ghost walks” and have determined that good-old-fashioned research and investigation mean nothing – unless it brings in money and/or the promise of fame.

There are also groups who have decided that the area lacks enough haunted locations and have made up hauntings-and-histories as-they-go, keeping their whereabouts secret and making Twitter moments of the investigations.

And then there are a select few who have decided that investigating the paranormal is primarily driven by the desire to learn, understand and share.

The Shadows Project is a group of paranormal investigators who have researched and documented hauntings from Buffalo, New York to Toronto, Ontario and do so with integrity and determination.

From left to right: Elvis, Tom, Chae, Steve, Gord

There isn’t one team member that stands out, nor is there one that fails to be a contributor. From sensitives to skeptics, the team comprises of a wide-variety of individuals, each bringing with them their own unique way of investigating. From drop-dead serious moments, to comedic outtakes, the team can be summarized in one word: Real.

I had the opportunity to interview members of The Shadows Project and this is the result:


Question One: What are the Shadows Project’s goals?

Gord Westwater (aka Dr. Gord):
The Shadows Project goals are to investigate as many reported haunted locations as possible and collect whichever evidence we may find. With the evidence, our findings will be presented on our website, in a fashion that all can relate to. Also the evidence will be presented in such a fashion
that, anyone who reads it, will have their own opinion of it, rather than forcing ours upon them.

Tom Hubert (aka Ace):
As always, to keep our integrity by always being honest on every investigation.

Elvis Podvorac (aka Creepy Bastard):
The goal of the Shadow’s Project is seek an answer to the question: What are ghosts?


Stephen Willett (aka nAz):
As a team, I believe our goal is quite simple, Prove or disprove the existence of Ghosts. Personally, as a believer I want to know Why? Why do they appear to us when we least expect it? Why are they here? There are too many “why’s” I want to know…

Gord Westwater of The Shadows Project

Question Two: What is your favourite investigation and why?

Gord Westwater:
Personally, I have two favorite investigations. The first would be Century Manor in Hamilton, Ontario. This place was an abandoned Psychiatric Hospital and it was here that I really started to have experiences that I could not explain. The second being St.Peter’s Cemetery, as it here I have seen numerous shadow apparitions.

Tom Hubert:
I like Century Manor, but wasn't experienced enough at the time to fully get it. So, after that, Decou house foundation. Because there always seems to be shadow activity.

Elvis Podvorac:
My favourite investigation is/was in the location we dubbed The Abandoned Farmhouse, in Flamborough, Ontario (which has been torn done). The location presented a number of, what I believe to be, spirits. A number of EVPs have been captured on our recorders when left unattended in the house as well as when carried with us. On one investigation, one of the doors was locked from the inside. From our previous investigations we knew that there door locks do not work. On the following investigation the door was open again, and we checked the lock. Sure enough, the locking mechanism was not functional. What made this location for me was that we were able to visit it multiple times and each time we felt we were progressing. It was like a pattern was forming and a picture of what we were experiencing there was coming together. Of all the places I have explored, this one had the greatest potential for a breakthrough.

Stephen Willett:
I really can’t pin point a favourite investigation. Every time I record a “evp” or feel an unseen force touch me, that gives me a “rush” -a thrill. I have fun on every investigation with TSP. To me that’s what it’s all about, having fun & hoping to see that full apparition.

The Abandoned Farmhouse

Question Three: Where would you like to investigate in Canada and why?

Gord Westwater:
I, personally, would like to investigate historic places within Toronto and Montreal. The reason being, these are some of our oldest cities with lots of history, and it seems to go hand in hand with strong paranormal activities and locations.


Tom Hubert:
I think Banff Springs Hotel. It has to be believed to be haunted.


Elvis Podvorac:
I would like to revisit Century Manor again. I have had a few experiences very early on and would like to investigate it some more.

Stephen Willett:
No place in particular, except for some old hotel nestled in the mountains in western Canada.


Question Four: Tell us about your most recent investigation.

Gord Westwater:
The most recent investigation was to a place called Metler’s Cemetery in Fonthill, Ontario. I had a strong feeling when visiting the place one night, and took the team there to investigate. Sadly, my experience seemed to have been a one off chance as nothing revealed itself that night that the team went.

Tom Hubert:
Not much to tell. Cemetery with no activity at all.

Elvis Podvorac:
Our latest investigation was an old pioneer cemetery out in Font Hill, Ontario. Aside from the historical interest, the location yielded nothing of note.

Stephan Willett:
Metler’s Cemetery, Personally, I didn’t get anything.


Question Five: Take me through the steps of an investigation – from someone calling in saying: “I’d like you to investigate…” to the results.

Gord Westwater:
When someone approaches the Shadows Project with a chance to investigate, we offer our assistance to them, but ask that they do not reveal any knowledge or facts of what has happened at the location. From there, we will meet first at a designated spot, just to relax, catch up and then head to the location. Upon arriving at the location, we are all at the same frame of mind. Depending on the size of the location, we may either approach it in teams or all at once. We generally will not talk with one another during an investigation as this can lead to the power of suggestion. The only way of communicating is by hand signals. For example, if a team is experiencing something they cannot explain, a wave of a hand will bring another team member over to stand in that spot. A simple yes or no nod of the head will suffice and the investigation will continue. At the conclusion of the investigation, we will compare what we found with each other, and at this time, if it is a person’s home, we will then approach them with our findings. After discussing what we have found, we will reassure the person that nothing negative or hurtful will come to them. The next day or so, we will go over our audio and video and report back to the client of any evidence found or not found. If it is a public location, we will then post our findings on our website, for others to read.

Tom Hubert:
We get the call, or email, we specifically ask for no details. From this point on, this is what happens for me only. I am not told where we're investigating. I don't meditate, or try to remote view. Mainly because I don't believe there to be any value in that. The day of the investigation, when I'm driving to meet the team, I either listen to music quietly on the drive, or nothing at all, and just try to get into the right frame of mind. When we meet, we don't really discuss the details of where we're going. During the investigation, I do not use any tools or equipment other than my flashlight. Occassionally, I bring an audio recorder, but it's digital and have never had anything on it. I think equipment is useless. There is no tool specifically invented for this field. Until then, it's just a guess that these tools work. After the investigation, while at the location, we discuss in private, what we've come up with and how best to reveal that to the client. The team takes turn with their reveal to the client. Any photographic/evp evidence found later is sent to the client by email. We video ourselves after the investigation for our notes. We also never reveal our client, or post anything that would give away who they are or where they are.

Elvis Podvorac:
(Empty, creepy silence.)

Stephen Willett:
A “client” will email or contact a member of the team. That team member will contact the rest to work out a time and date, withholding any information sent in by the client. After the investigation we will sit down with the client and discuss any immediate findings before letting the client share what they have experienced in the location. After listening to audio and watching video, the team will share any possible evidence to gather opinion & will have non-tsp individuals to listen & attempt to debunk. Once any possible evidence has been gathered TSP will share that information with the client as well as any followups.

Question Six: What has made you a believer?

Gord Westwater:
What has made me a believer in this field are too many instances of activity I could not rationally explain. From having the same images within my mind that others have found, or seeing a shadow figure walk across a field, has a resounding effect on the psyche that cannot be
explained. Also finding an evp on audio that you did not hear during the investigation, also leads to more unexplained evidence.

Tom Hubert:
Nothing at least not yet.

Elvis Podvorac:
When certain things happen, or when I get a certain feeling that ‘something’ is odd, it is easy to dismiss and my imagination. What has made me a believer is that, not only am I experiencing strange things, other people are too. What really cemented it for me was when we confirm each others feelings and they are spot-on identical.

Stephen Willett:
Way too many experiences have happened over the years to make me think otherwise. As a skeptic as well I’ve attempted to debunk everything that has happened & I cannot. When objects move infront of you and others for no logical reason…


Question Seven: Has your views changed over the course of investigating? Explain.

Gord Westwater:
My views on the paranormal have indeed changed over the course of 5 years of investigating, at the time of writing this. When I began in this field, I was the skeptic however over the course of investigations and more and more instances of unexplainable encounters, it has led me to
believe that there is more happening in this world that meets the eye.

Tom Hubert:
No. I am still the skeptic

Elvis Podvorac:
My views have definitely changed. When I first started, I was at the mercy of whatever information was available. The more I investigated, the more I experienced. The more I experienced, the more questions I had. That is the one thing I noticed most of all. The more I do this, my questions don’t get answered. They just lead to more and more questions.

Stephan Willett:
Many, many, many times. As a believer and a skeptic, I have frustrated myself with wanting to believe and at the same time explaining away what I saw and felt. In the beginning I really had fun. Checking out insane asylums, creepy tunnels and graveyards, getting those disembodied voices on tape, yeah, good times. After awhile I started taking it too seriously, thought that I should try and conform to some level of professionalism. Now I’ve realized life is too short & I’m back to having fun with my friends.


Question Eight: Many of you have been investigating the paranormal for some time, and there are years of reports from the TSP crew of various locations. Most of the reports offer similarities in the evidence and experiences. Once you find a haunted location, or one that is perceived haunted - what is the next step? What is beyond sitting in the dark, recording on tape, videotaping, photographing? What is the next step? How will TSP go beyond this foundation?

Gord Westwater:
At this current time, it is hard to show the world of evidence of the paranormal. As everyone is aware, both believer and non believer alike, spirits and paranormal activity does not happen on command. All we can do to continue, once we find a truly haunted location is keep investigating it and collecting more and more evidence. Essentially, the cream of the crop would be to find a trigger to make the activity happen and then present that to the world. From a realistic point of view though, what we do is just continue doing what we do, investigating the unknown and presenting our facts in a truly mature and sensible fashion and hope one day to find irrefutable evidence that ghosts do exist.

Tom Hubert:
(Skepto Stare of Silence).

Elvis Podvorac:
We believe that when investigating, it is important to visit and revisit that same location as often as possible. One visit, for a couple of hours, and that’s it, doesn’t work. Every location and haunting has its own personality. What may work at one location, may not work at another. Some locations yield more EVPs than others. Some locations overwhelm you with strong emotions and overload your senses. These little traits are impossible to define without repetition and experimentation. Once we find that perfect location that we feel has the potential to yield results, we will batter it with whatever method we feel may work towards finding answer to our question.

Stephan Willett:
Beyond the foundation would be simply, correlation of data and networking. As there is no real method or tools to confirm a spirit presence, correlating data from as many individuals and ghost hunting groups as possible would be the only way to come close to confirming a spirit presence.

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The Shadows Project provides homeowners and businesses no-charge investigating and all notes on all their public investigations are online for visitors to read up on.

Most recently they released Episode One of their investigations on Vimeo. In the past, the group experimented with podcasts of their investigations.

For more information on the Shadows Project, and haunted locations in Southern Ontario and beyond, visit their web site at www.theshadowsproject.com

The Archives: NAGS Keefer Mansion

The Niagara Amateur Ghost Seekers (NAGS) investigated the Keefer Mansion in Thorold, Ontario. Below are the results of that investigation. In attendence was Elvis Podvorac of the future The Shadows Project and The Cogeco New Team.

Watch the Video Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKVHEEEEC78

Notes from GhostBoy:

This was my fourth visit to Maplehurst Mansion, which is now known as The Keefer Mansion Inn, an upcoming tourist destination and bed and breakfast.

As we pulled into the driveway I could sense the energy of this grand 33-room home situated high above the town of Thorold and overlooking he Welland Canal. As we exited the vehicles and approached the home I could see movement through the windows on the third floor. Several in our group commented that those windows in particular draw their eyes and some claimed to see movement.

As the group milled about the exterior of the home I felt uneasy and sick to my stomach. I could smell horse flesh and something more, but I couldn’t define it. In the front of the home, my eyes caught movement once again within the home. Elvis said he saw something to and confirmed what I was seeing.

I once again went around the side of the home which faces West. There I looked up at the third floor windows once again and saw two figures looking down. Once was a child of sorts, or at least smaller than the other. The other was larger and more curious and continued to watch my movements for some time. I felt really uneasy and then joined the group.

At this time both the accompanying film crew and Phil Ritchie of Keefer Developments arrived and we proceeded into the front door. Mr. Ritchie flicked on the old fashioned gas lamps on the exterior of the house, giving us a feeling of times forgotten. He also indicated that they were having electrical problems on the second floor and that some of the lights were not functioning. It is ironic, because on previous investigations with Pauline Raby for the book Shadows of Niagara, the second floor proved to be the most active. Kevin, before I had joined the Niagara Amateur Ghost Seekers had explained to me that he, too, had the same experiences in the same rooms on the second floor.

Naz proceeded to speak on camera to the film crew and then I took the film crew on a small tour throughout the house and explained the basics of ghost hunting. I also had to dispel rumours of an insane asylum, a full morgue in the basement and other exaggerations about the home.

The crew seemed very nervous to be in the home and were very jumpy. I left them on the second floor and proceeded downstairs to join the group. I found them in the front right parlour and Elvis kept going in a motion around the room. I began to do a similar pattern and also spun on my heels a few times. I had the impression of dancing and Elvis and Naz both said they felt a similar feeling.

The second parlour facing west offered something different and rather repulsive. There was the smell of feces that did not remain in one part of the area. It seemed to travel about. Someone indicated that perhaps the spirit was sick. At this time the smell intensified.

Looking for a logical explanation we checked the washrooms that did not have this smell. We continued to smell the odour in different part of this large room, and then suddenly it was gone.

As I exited the parlour I glanced up at the stairs and on the landing I saw movement. I began taking pictures. At this time my camera, which had fresh batteries was drained of power. The one/off switch (not easily flicked by mistake) was constantly turning off. Then the power just died. I got a total of three pictures the whole night. We remained staring and concentrating on the main stair case and then I decided to go up. There I sensed a female energy, one that was cautious, but very welcoming and warm. At a certain location on the steps the warm feeling of getting hugged and encouraged was present.

I continued through the main hallway on the second floor and sat down at the window bench overlooking the front of the house. The film crew had made their exit and the team came up the steps. As I sat there I received the words “Pancreatic Cancer”. I began to question this but did not get a response. I then proceeded to go into the bedroom on the east side of the front of the house. Here I encountered once again the spirit who was most strong in my investigations with Pauline Raby for Shadows of Niagara. This time I felt the same feelings but got a little more information. I felt a soldier, a veteran of the Second World War. I asked his name and rank and got no response but could plainly see a man who was proud, demanded respect, felt depressed and wondered about his fate. I could see his pants and boots and even made the motion of keeping my heels together and marching. It felt like this spirit was of the German army and most likely was here when the home was a place for the elderly.

We continued towards the back room, where again in previous investigations felt a very strong energy. This time was not much different. At one point I asked Kevin to turn off his halogen headlamp because I thought it was distracting. He said OK and reached up to turn it off but it was already off. Kevin said, “Did you just see that too?” and indicated he thought his lamp was on also. I witnessed a light source curve around Elvis and whoosh off. Kevin didn’t remain in this room long and exited.

The third floor was interesting as we were to meet up with a very interesting spirit. I could sense a child as did Pauline Raby on a previous investigation. I had the overwhelming feeling of playing games and tricks on the NAGS crew. I crawled inside a small closet and poked my head out and then scared Elvis at one time. I was almost encouraged to do this and indicated that the closet area was a “naughty” room.

We continued to investigate and I followed Elvis into an adjoining room to the closet. Here Elvis sensed someone hiding and I could sense it too a child again. I looked up and saw a good place to hide – another small level on the top area of the room. Elvis lifted me up and I could see a child up here and felt for a floor. There was a good 6 ft by 3 ft. space – perfect for playing and hiding.

I began to question this child and sensed it was a female, but perhaps was called a “Tomboy” at one time. Elvis then confirmed he could sense a female child and I left to record the name “Lizabeth,” “Liza,” “Lisa,” “Lise”. I couldn’t get it. It felt like Elizabeth but I felt like there was no E at the beginning. It felt right, but not correct.

I returned and Elvis indicated that he got the name Anna. Strange, it was too different. I said it could be a middle name like Elizabeth-Ann. We continued to speak to the spirit and then asked the spirit to join us. I felt that this girl would be no more then the age of 8 and would be responsible for some noise and mischief. I asked her to follow us and saw a light bend around the corner of the room. I said, “OK, we’ll follow you. You can scare the other guys.”

We proceeded to the staircase and made it halfway down to the window area where I pointed to something that would baffle the NAGS team. A tiny child-sized palm print on the window and the letter “a” scripted in a fashion from long ago. Gord indicated that he did not see the fingers and palm print in the window when he went up. There was no children on this level of the home, it is simply too dangerous as it is still a construction site. We photographed the palm print and asked the spirit to do it again.

We continued and joined up in a circle in the area where I felt the soldier was. I was getting a blockage with this spirit, so I asked the spirit to communicate with Naz. I knew Naz had an interest in WWII and the German forces of that war. We all felt a cold energy in the room. At one point it rose up and went straight onto Dave’s chest. He backed off slightly and then Naz said he could feel his hand get cold and his leg also. He indicated it felt like a child. I smiled at Elvis knowing that we had asked this spirit to “join and scare” the others.

We then continued to the backroom and Kevin refused to enter saying he felt sick in that room. Here some of us smelled Iodine as was recorded earlier on previous investigations. We also felt a rush of cold going round and round clockwise in this room. It certainly felt like an operation that had gone wrong, someone died as a result. We also felt a very interesting electromagnetic field that made our hairs stand up on our arms and the back of our necks. It wasn’t goose bumps, but rather a static field.

We then proceeded to investigate the windows to see if any markings were made. Elvis had another encounter with the ghostly girl as I was calling out a name that fit perfectly. It felt right and I knew instantly both Elvis and I were correct somewhat with our name gathering – Annalisa. That was the name. As I said it allowed I asked are you going to cause trouble?

The recorder picked up a strange voice. It’s best to listen to it at this time in the EVP section and draw your own conclusions.

The Keefer Mansion Inn is going to be a spectacle for tourists and a very welcoming location. It seems like there may be some tricks played out on future guests making for an interesting bed and breakfast experience.

Special thanks goes to Phil Ritchie of Keefer Developments and the crew and cast of Cogeco Television. It was a very interesting experience.

Sleep tight.

Notes from Dr. Gord:

On the night of Oct.23^rd, 2005 we were granted access to Keefer Mansion in Thorold, Ontario. Together with Creepy Bastard and a team from Cogeco Cable, the NAGS team went to investigate what paranormal things may be present in the house. The house is currently under renovations to turn the once mighty mansion in to a bed and breakfast, and frankly, Phil Ritchie and team are doing a great job. Personally I can’t wait to see the final result.

As the Cogeco team wandered the house, after interviewing Steve, I went for a smoke and came back in to the house and wandered around the first floor generally observing the majestic house and when I returned to the 2^nd living room (basically) I noticed Creepy pacing between both living rooms. I went to the windows of the 2^nd living room to observe the view and when I turned to walk back towards the stairs I felt a cold rush of air go right by me. At first chalking this up to it being a drafty house, I could not find the source of where the breeze may have come from. Being puzzled I sat down in the spot where I had felt the rush of air as everyone was of doing their own thing. As I sat relaxed I felt the arm hair, on my left, stand at attention but only a patch of about 2 – 3 inches. Then as soon as someone came in the room, it was gone. Strange encounter indeed, but not the last of the night.

We wandered the rest of the house, separately, occasionally meeting up in various rooms and it was here that I had a vision of man in no less than three rooms. I would honestly say he was following me around observing me and making sure I knew it was his house. He was about 6ft tall dressed in a black suit, black hair and a variation of a goatee. I would place him in his late 30’s and of upper class background. Who is he? I have no idea.

As a group we examined two rooms and it was here that all the fun stuff happened. In the front left room on the second floor we gathered in a circle to attempt communication. It was here that we all felt a distinct cold spot present in front of us, we waved our hands through the air and there was only a distinct area where the cold was felt. All present in the room felt this as well as a tingle in the hands when passing through the cold.

It was in the back room, on the right hand side, on the second floor that I had my most memorable encounter of the night. John, David, Creepy and I entered the room and closed the door to attempt communication with whatever was present. The first thing we all noticed was the distinct smell of Iodine or possibly an anesthetic smell, much like is used in a hospital. When we asked if anyone was there, there was a distinct rush of energy circling us, causing arm hairs to stand on end. I even had the small hairs on the back of my neck standing at attention with a distinct pinching feeling. John confirmed that he felt his also. On three occasions I saw a shadow form move past the window behind David. Once again a cold spot presented itself in front of us and all four of us felt this temperature drop. It was then that I got a vision of a brown long haired woman, dressed in what looked like a blue hospital top, screaming amiss a pile of bodies. I also felt a strong feeling of panic and confusion in this room.

All in all it was a great time there, and I would like to thank Phil Ritchie for allowing us the time to examine the Mansion and a shout out to Cogeco Cable for taking an interest in what we do.

Notes from Kevin:

First, I would just like to thank Phil Ritchie of Keefer Developments for once again allowing the team access to the Keefer Mansion. I would also like to thank Toadfuss for getting us in with the Cogeco folks, and Darryl Day from Cogeco for sending us a great interviewer and camera man Talia and Steve.

This was my second visit to Maplehurst, and after my first visit I was excited to go back. You will notice that I am not one that usually even does notes on investigations. There have been a couple times, but normally I don't have much to report.

A little background. When I first started talking to GhostBoy, even before he was actually a N.A.G.S. Team member. He had asked me where I felt there was activity inthe Keefer Mansion. Keep in mind this was before his book was even released. Well I told him and even showed him on a floor plan, and he was impressed that him and I had both had the same feelings. I am the first to admit that I am not the most sensitive person when it comes to the Paranormal world, but Keefer is different for me.

This time around I had one memorable experience. Well, it was an experience. John, Elvis and I went to the backroom on the second floor, this is one of the 3 areas that I had really felt something the first time I had been to Keefer. We stood in a circle and John asked if we could get a sign that someone was present, just then I saw what I thought was my headlamp, at the exact same moment, John asked me if I could turn it off, which I was already reaching to do, but it wasn't on. At this point I began to fill really sick, to the point that I had to leave the room, I began to gag, almost to the point of vomiting.

The rest of the evening was rather quiet for me. Since I had been there previous, I knew the house pretty well, and I had just wondered off with different members here and there.

The night was great, I am glad that Steve finally got the chance to enter the mansion which we all know he has longed to do for 8 years. We got some great EVPs, and a great look at the past.

I would highly recommend that once the Keefer Mansion opens in February as a Bed And Breakfast, plan a night there. Even if you aren't interested in the paranormal, what Phil Ritchie and his crew have done to restor this glorious mansion is outstanding, you won't be dissapointed.

Notes from nAz:

Shortly after arriving at Keefer Mansion, the film crew for The Source showed up. 8 minutes later Phil Ritchie was onsite to let us in.

After introductions were made The Source did their interview with me. Man, was I nervous! Anyways, everyone said that the interview went great & GhostBoy took the Source crew for a tour of the mansion. After Cogeco had left, we started our investigation.

2^nd floor:

1^st bedroom on the right. I picked up on activity in this room but couldn’t put my finger on what it was until one of the girls from Cogeco laughed. Immediately I picked up on a longing to hear a childs laughter in the house it felt really sad.

2^nd bedroom on left. I was drawn to this room. Upon entering I felt confusion. I decided to leave then come back. We’ll get back to this room later.

Back room behind staircase. I walked in on CreepyBastard, Kevin & GhostBoy attempting communication with a spirit in this room. I could sense a spirit but it felt scared & shied away. Kevin had to leave shortly after I entered as something almost made him vomit. Right after Kevin left, CreepyBastard lit a candle & John asked the spirit to blow it out. The candle didn’t go out, we left.

GhostBoy and I returned to the 1^st bedroom on the right. I mentioned to him the emotion and longing for children’s laughter. Right away we got a thump from above as confirmation. No one was on the 3^rd floor. A couple of the team entered the room & the spirit disappeared leaving behind a scent of perfume.

After the last room we headed upstairs to the 3^rd floor. No activity stood out on the 3^rd floor. I do have the bookcase doorway to the widows walk groaning when opened on tape!

Back down to the 2nd floor

The NAGS team decided to do a circle in the 2^nd bedroom on the left. Told ya I’d get back to this room ;) Ok. Here is where it got interesting. While GhostBoy was telling the spirit to communicate with me, something touched my left arm first. Then a minute later only the palm of my hand got really cold! As I was experiencing the cold on my hand, I could feel frustration in front of me. There are two spirit’s in this room. One was a small child that was holding my hand and leaning against me. The other was that of a older gentleman, a soldier. I got strength in character, a sense of order as in everything should be neat n tidy, clothes just so.

After the circle, Kevin and I ventured into the basement. I did not pick up on anything in that place.

Once I was done checking out the basement I went back to the 1^st floor. Kevin left the check out another room and I was alone. Here something interesting happened. I could almost see what the rooms on the 1^st floor were used for. I started to walk around like I knew the place & how they used the rooms. I believe at this point Kevin rejoined me & I took him on a tour of the first floor explaining what certain rooms & hallways were used for. I know it sounds silly, anyone can guess what rooms are what I’m saying is I knew! Or I was being shown! It was very enlightening and made my stay in the Keefer Mansion even more comfortable that what it was.

One thing about the Keefer Mansion. I, myself did not pick up on anything about the house being a hospital at all. The impressions I got about the place was all about home, kids and entertaining guests. I could very easily call a place like that home.

Notes from David:

I cannot express with words how impressive this building was. Wow. Absolutely one of the nicest places I have been, and it wasnt even finished! Well, I should start with expressing thanks to Phil Ritchie of the Keefer foundation for allowing us this visit. Thanks also go to Talia and her cameraman from Cogeco for covering us, and message forum member “toadfuss” for arranging the cogeco involvement. Now that all the thanks are out of the way did I mention what an impressive structure Keefer mansion is? While it is still under construction/restoration it is plain to see that this will be likely the nicest bed & breakfast in the Niagara Region once its completed.

The atmosphere wasn’t typical of most investigations. I found Keefer to be warm and inviting. downright comforting. The night began with cogeco interviewing Stephen, and I walked around admiring the first floor. After the interview the cogeco crew wanted to explore and film the house a bit, and they miked John and followed him on a bit of a historical tour. We had decided as a group not to start a proper investigation until after they had left... but I did go into the basement on my own while they all went upstairs. I was astounded everywhere you went in the basement it led to another room and that would lead to yet another room again! While I did not encounter anything distinct I did had the sense of being watched or followed while down there.

After Cogeco’s finest departed our team gathered and headed upstairs. We split off into smaller groups and went through the many rooms and nooks and nooks and crannies the home had to offer. Rooms within rooms, closets big enough to seem like a small room, alcoves, even a bookcase that moved to expose a hidden staircase. Throughout the home I did not experience the “creepiness” or any uneasiness that investigations usually have to some degree, I felt welcome there. I felt a few cold spots and feelings of being watched here and there. I did however get an oddity. I had a digital cam with me, and it seemed the batteries died. I replaced with fresh batteries and the camera continued to not work. After we left I tried the camera and it worked fine. Peculiar. Another peculiar thing is that amongst the few pictures I did get one of them is jet black there is nothing there. Its like it was censored (hmmm).

A couple of the more notable experiences I had where when we gathered in groups. In a front room on the second floor we were all in together we experienced a cold spot moving throughout the room. At one point I felt it settle on my right shoulder upper arm and I had a tingling sensation in those bodyparts. At another point we were all actually “tracking” the movement, and while at least 2 or 3 people had their hands “in” the cold spot all coming towards me I felt it hit my stomach then chest, it seemed to roll up my torso my beard hear was standing up as it passed by. In a back room on the second floor there were four of us at one point, and we experienced a cold spot circling the room/us. I had multiple experiences of something touching me – I had cold spots, tingling body parts and hair on arm/neck standing whenever and wherever I was feeling the touch. I also got the impression of a young girl while in that room. Also worth mentioning that the circling cold spot/touches were usually around hip/waist high while in that room.

In my haste to get this report in on time I will sheepishly admit I have not yet listened to tapes to process any potential EVPs. If anything comes of that they will be sure to be posted here soon.

Notes from our guest Creepy Bastard:

First I would like to extend my thanks to the NAGS team for giving me the chance to tag along with them to Keefer Mansion. It was definitely a memorable experience. Let me also add, before I continue with the investigation notes, that I have noticed an increase in my ability to perceive things more clearly than I used to. Thanks to NAGS and their guidance I am more confident in going with my instincts...

When we arrived at Keefer Mansion, the first thing that struck me was great the building looked, very impressive. While we were standing in the parking lot, looking at the west side of the house, my attention was immediately drawn to the top floor left hand window. I watched it for a while and then mentioned to GhostBoy that there is something about that window. He said that it is a very common feeling that everyone seems to get.

We moved to the front of the house and while we were waiting for the COGECO film crew to arrive, Naz said he felt as if we were being watched. I was again drawn to the front window into what would most likely have been the living room and I had the same feeling about that window as I did about the one on the third floor. I again mentioned it to GhostBoy and he agreed.

Inside the Mansion, while the camera crew was setting up, I went to the front window where I was looking from the outside and sat on the sill. There was too much going on around me and I didn't feel anything. Once Naz was finished with his interview, GhostBoy took them on a tour.

Naz and Dr. Gord said they needed to go outside to clear their heads and I thought it would do me some good as well. A few minutes later we came back in and that's when things started...

1st Floor

I felt compelled to stay in the front two rooms - the living room and dining room. I had no idea why, but I felt I needed to stay here. Next thing I know I am walking a circular pattern through both these rooms, over and over and over again. In one location I would keep hitting a cold spot every time I circled the room. Naz was in there with me and said he felt it as well. Soon I became aware that the cold spot was moving around the room and I was passing through it regularly.

I told Naz that I had no idea why I was still walking around the room and that either I was following the cold spot or the cold spot was following me. The rest of the team returned to the room and GhostBoy immediately started circling the room. He spun around a few times and then wrote down the word 'dancing' on his note pad. As soon as I read it, I knew that was why I was circling the room.

Across the hall was a large room with two fireplaces and several windows. It felt like a parlour or library to me. Behind me Naz said the word sick and suddenly there was a smell like a latrine. But only in one corner of the room. We checked the other side of the wall found that there was no lingering smell. We returned to the room and the smell was gone. GhostBoy noted that the smell was not gone, but rather moving past him.

2nd Floor

When I reached the landing I felt that there was something there. Nothing specific, just something. At this point my recorder picked up a voice saying "Help". I moved off the landing and onto the main hallway of the second floor. The second door on the left I had a feeling like someone was ordering me to 'come here'. I walked in and told GhostBoy that there was something in here. Again, no specifics, just something. Later I would learn that this room was significant because it was the room with the soldier entity.

Next I went into a room that GhostBoy indicated had a strong presence from his last investigation. Kevin began coughing and had to leave. I didn't get any feelings in this room. Still, I lit a candle in hopes that GhostBoy could entice the entity to show itself by extinguishing the flame. Nothing happened.

3rd Floor

I explored the attic behind the hidden bookcase. Very cool, but nothing ghostly. When I came out of the attic I turned the corner and opened a closet door. GhostBoy jumped out and scared me - it was a manly scream, so I am not ashamed. In the adjoining room I was drawn to what will be a bathroom. This is where things got really good... I was standing in this room which was portioned off with new drywall. I immediately sensed someone hiding and that it was a child. I looked at the room, but could not fathom this to be a place that would be any good to hide in. I left to find GhostBoy and brought him back. I told him that I felt something was here. He immediately got the feeling that someone was hiding and it was a child. I was stunned that he felt exactly what I felt without any prompting. He couldn't find the hiding spot either, until he looked up. Above our heads the walls was stripped away revealing an attic crawlspace. The perfect hiding spot.

He asked me if it was a boy or girl. I said it was a girl. He asked me for a name and I said Anna. He got the name Lizabeth, with no 'E'. GhostBoy asked the little girl if she was causing trouble and if she would like to come with us and scare the other guys. We went down the stairs and GhostBoy spotted the handprint on the window on the landing. There was a stylized 'a' very clearly drawn into the window. The handprint itself was a child's hand, for it could easily fit in the area of my palm.

Dr. Gord came down behind us on the stairs and he confirmed that the handprint was definitely NOT there minutes before. GhostBoy asked her to write some more and that we would come back and see later.

We regrouped on the first floor and decided to go back up to the second floor and try to communicate with the spirit in the front left room. As we started to enter I caught some motion out of the corner of my eye as if something ran up the stairs behind us. I told GhostBoy what I saw and we were both thinking the same thing: Our little friend from upstairs.

In the room, when Naz told us the feeling he had that a child was holding his hand, GhostBoy and I knew that not only were we communicating with the little girl - we were actually interacting with her.

After we finished in that room, we moved into the back room where Kevin was overcome with a coughing fit - it was a manly cough, so he shouldn't be ashamed. This time I smelled the Iodine smell in the air and we all confirmed it. A presence seemed to appear in the center of the group. I felt a numbing in my right arm, and then an overall weakness in both arms. From here we moved back up to the third floor.

We checked the window, but there were no further messages. I got a strong sense that she was still playing with us and that she wouldn't leave the message on this window, rather she would put it somewhere else. We quickly moved up to the third floor and as soon I reached the top, my body was wracked by a cold spot. It wasn't like when you walk into a cold spot or one rolls over you, my body actually shuddered. At that instant I turned to GhostBoy and he blurted out the name; Annalise. The name felt right to me as well.

I felt driven to search for any messages. In my mind I keep thinking; "where would I write the message..."

It was an incredible experience to interact with a spirit, and I look forward to going back and doing it again.

EVPs Recorded:

1. Male voice is heard stating "Help me", Before John starts to speak DOWNLOAD

2. John asks "Do you want help?" and shortly after "Yeah" is heard. DOWNLOAD

3. Male voice says "Feel em" DOWNLOAD

4. When John says "Because we have an interest", and make voice is heard over lapping his voice stating "I can feel them" DOWNLOAD

5. John asks "Are you scared?" Oddly enough his voice echoes in a room where there was no echo, nor did anyone elses voice do the same thing. DOWNLOAD

7. After John's statements at the mischievous spirit that was playing games with Elvis all night, you can hear a faint female voice saying "I am Annalise, I am dead, come play with me" . DOWNLOAD

8. Sound of a male voice faintly saying "Help" then near the end of the recording a very clear deep "Help" can be heard . DOWNLOAD

9. The sound of a loud shriek, possibly female heard on the second floor. DOWNLOAD

10. Another shriek is heard in the same general area on the second floor as the first, but later in the night . DOWNLOAD

11. A male is heard making an "Exhale, Help" . DOWNLOAD

The Archives: NAGS Private Home #2

The Niagara Amateur Ghost Seekers (NAGS) investigate a second private home in St. Catharines, Ontario.

Notes From GhostBoy:

The second investigation the N.A.G.S. team concluded was a referral to a home near downtown St. Catharines . The home was said to be built prior to 1922, but an exact date was not specified other than the home was one of the very first farmhouses in the neighbourhood.

The two-story structure has and is undergoing renovations and the family has reported strange occurrences within the home over the past few years. The family had visited a medium prior to our investigation to see if they could answer any questions about the home or its possible spirits.

Without any prior knowledge of the home or its suspected haunts, Dr. Gord and I proceeded to enter the home first. I began to explain how I try to communicate with the dead and what I look for in the way of evidence. I let Dr. Gord come to his own conclusions on where and what he felt.

The first floor of the home seemed a little different in the second living room and felt as if it was used heavily by a spirit entity that walks back and forth in the room as if pacing.

Upon entering the upstairs I was immediately drawn to the daughter’s bedroom and noticed a difference immediately. I wrote the word “July” and the name “Julie” and also felt that this spirit was a young girl who is very protective and supportive of the daughter. This spirit, I believe, has nothing to do with the home, nor the activity taking place within it.

The upstairs bathroom made me uneasy and almost sick to my stomach but again I felt no ghostly activity would be taking place here. I proceeded to the Master Bedroom where I also, did not feel ghostly activity would be taking place.

The basement of this home provided much more activity for both myself and Dr. Gord. When we opened a line of communication to the spirits in the home, several dark spots and then light spots appeared before us. Dr. Gord did not witness these but commented that the room was fading in and out. The light creeping down the basement stairs did little as a darkness engulfed the basement. We both felt cold chills and Dr. Gord saw a “spark” of light.

The investigation continued with other NAGS teammates and finally we all entered the home. Several of us felt uneasy, shortness of breathe, cold chills and the slight touch of a ghost. In the basement, again the darkness engulfed a certain area of the room and completely blocked out David’s head. Throughout the basement investigation my balance was thrown off and several times I had to stop to regain composure. The ghost, it felt, was a male, but very elusive and perhaps angered.

At one point Dr. Gord had something behind him, which several team members indicated looked like a “bump” or a dark shape. Beyond the shape, the objects in view were somewhat distorted. I attempted to touch the ghost but it faded before I could.

I sensed the male ghost died of a heart-attack but an EVP would reveal something different, but perhaps related. Several of us experienced shortness of breath, a heaviness on the chest and general discomfort in the throat area. One EVP captured records a ghost indicating after I questioned: “Do you know you are dead?”

The answer was simple: “I drowned.”

In conclusion, this was a very active home and the ghosts within presented themselves to all team members present, even the skeptics. To me the child spirit named Julie in the upstairs quarter of the house is a protector and not a disturbance to this family.

\The other ghost present, the male, is the one disrupting the living. Perhaps he is confused and his confusion is communicated with what we would perceive as an angry ghost.

In the final discussion with the family my first question was: “Who is Julie?” The homeowners indicated that the medium they spoke to earlier said Julie or Julie-Ann was the name of a spirit within the home protecting them.

My sincere appreciation goes out to the family who allowed us access to such a great home and encounter. I am thankful not only to the family, but the extended family as well, who were patient and appreciative. I hope NAGS is able to return to this home to conduct future investigations.

Notes From Dr. Gord:

"On July 17th,2005 we, the NAGS team, investigated a private residence in St.Catharines. The home was estimated to have been built in the 1920's. The house is a small 3 bedroom house that is under renovation at the moment. Being the resident skeptic of the group I volunteered to enter the house first with John to observe his techniques and perhaps have an experience of my own. Entering the house, John and I were shown around the homestead. Let me tell you, for a house built so long ago, it was quite the quaint little set up. Upon being left alone in the house, John unloaded his stuff in the kitchen while giving me some tips on how to do an investigation from his side of the coin. For some reason, as he was talking, I was curiously drawn to the back left hand corner of what was the former dining room, I don't know why but for some reason I was drawn there. We took some pictures of the main floor, and even attempted communication with whatever spirit was present there, in the 2nd living room where I was drawn to the corner. Upon receiving no initial contact, John decided we should head upstairs.

Going up the narrow staircase we reached the upstairs section where the three bedrooms were located. Entering in to the son's room I took some pictures and then moved out to leave John to do his thing and I moved on to the second bedroom which belonged to the daughter. Upon entering the room I felt an uneasy feeling in my chest. I accounted this to just my brain imagining things due to the darkness. I took some pictures and then John came in the room. I stepped out of the room temporarily to let John in. He sat down and took some notes, which I am sure he will report in his documentation. We then turned on the room light and set up a coin experiment and it was at this time that John told me that he felt a presence in the room and that his arm hair was sticking up. I looked down at my left arm and lo and behold, so was mine. Hmm strange I thought. From this room we entered down the hall to the master bedroom. I took some more pictures around the room but generally felt nothing. A brief stop off to examine the bathroom, where John felt nauseous but I felt nothing though the air was a little thick and it was downstairs we went.

Back in the kitchen it was decided it was time to investigate the basement. Going down in to the basement, you could feel a change in the air density. At first I attributed this to the humidity in the house as the air conditioning has been turned off but soon it was apparent that there was much more going on than met the eye. Taking some pictures and walking around the two rooms in the basement after I came out from the back one I stepped in an indentation in the floor of the main basement and immediately had a hard time breathing. This baffled me as I have no breath related health issues. I pointed this out to John who decided we should try to make contact with the spirit residing here. We took a stance about 8 feet apart from one another and turned out the lights. John expressed that we were there just to communicate and to mean no harm and that's when the fun began. I noticed that John started to fade in and out! Literally he would go all dark and then return and then all dark again, at first I accredited this to my eyes continously adjusting to the dark until I saw a spark in the air. A tiny little blue spark, floating for a brief moment in the middle of the room, was not near the floor or wires hanging in the rafters but more at waist level. After turning on the light we looked around, and although we found a bug it was not the kind to reflect that sort of light. Puzzling it was to say the least.

Now deciding that we should let the others investigate the house, we went outside for some fresh air and so that yours truly could enjoy a cigarette after that fun time had in the basement. The others went through the house and upon exiting the house told of some strange occurances as well. It was then decided that we should all go in to the house and attempt communication with the presence. We all entered the house after giving the family time to freshen up as it was humid outside, we then locked the door and began our work.

In the old dining room/second living room, we formed a circle and with John leading the way, we attempted to communicate. Quite a few team members including myself, experienced some temperature changes and hairs raising on our limbs, although not strong, it was still there to feel something. I still have no explanation for these experiences. With the other members waiting in the kitchen, John and I headed upstairs to check the coins we had left up there. No movement was recorded on any of them. Back downstairs we headed in to the basement that we had all had some experiences previously. Forming a circle, we again with John in the lead, attempted communication. Here we all felt temperature changes, watched both David and Stephen fade in and out of the darkness. One thing I did notice was that the person that was fading always stated that they felt very very cold. The strangest experience of the night was when the four team members noticed something behind my right shoulder. Now if it just would have been one or two people then I would have dismissed it as something but the fact that all of the other four team members saw this formation behind me makes me believe that something indeed must have been there. Even though there was something behind me I felt no fear at all.

All in all this was a very productive investigation and shared our knowledge with the family of the house and put them at rest that nothing needs to be feared within the house and that all will be fine."

Notes From David:

Well first off I would like to thank the owners of the home, for anonymitys sake we'll call them husband, wife, son, daughter and baby. As well thanks to the relatives involved - all of you deserve thanks for allowing us inside while you all stood outside throughout it all. Your patience was appreciated.

kevin, nAz and myself were the second team to enter the home, as GhostBoy and Dr.Gord did the first tour. The initial room we encountered was passed right through, and in hindsight maybe was disregarded too quickly - as it was well lit and noisy, and of course we were eager to explore the rest of the home. The second room I felt drawn to a corner with a loveseat in it. I scanned the area with the EMF with no result... and other than the initial chill I felt to draw me there I had no sense of paranormal activity at this point. I discounted it as adrenaline and my desire to experience something, and moved on. We spent a little time on the main floor but soon went upstairs.

Going up the stairs and through the hallways I felt a bit unsettled, and I discounted that as trepidation anyone might have when investigating a reported haunted locale. I glanced into a couple of rooms and stood in a doorway... but the first room I entered was the parents' room that they currently share with their baby. After a minute or two in the room was the first time I felt a wave of cold come over me, and I found it difficult (but not unable) to breath. It was as if there was a weight on my chest and my throat constricted. It was in this room that I got my only readings/activity on the EMF moments later. The first time I was standing near the end of the crib that was beside the parents bed. Kevin took a picture the moment after it first lit up, and then stated something to the effect of "may be from wiring in the walls". I waved that device all over the walls and ceiling and corner and got nothing; as well... the sensor was in the middle of the air when it went off the first time, as it did a second time walking past the crib as well. I look forward to seeing the pictures.

We moved along through a large bathroom feeling uneasy - but that was likely due to the experience I had just had in the master bedroom. There were no significant findings in this room, and kevin and nAz moved along to enter the sons bedroom. As it was crowded, I went down the hall into the daughters bedroom alone. Initially in this room I thought I felt a presence, but the feeling dissapated once the others entered the room. I left them there to investigate the sons room myself, and felt nothing out of the ordinary there. Due to the experience I had in my first visit to the master bedroom I felt compelled to go back there... but the second trip did not produce any findings.

Once we got downstairs nAz was overwhelmed by a feeling at the bottom of the stairs that is best left for him to explain... but due to this we spent some time in the dining room. As I gave away in a previous statement, I got no readings from the EMF, but kevin got at least one interesting photo at this point.

We then passed through the kitchen (uneventful) and made our way into the basement. Admittedly, I feel that we made too much noise going in and possibly disturbed any spirits that may have been waiting. One of the family members sitting on the front porch (which we were behind/under) stated she heard some unexplained banging seemingly from under the porch... but this is likely a coincidence (or is it?). We did settle down and sit quietly for a few minutes on the floor, and after awhile I did feel a couple times a wave of cold overcome parts of my body. I am eager to hear the recordings, and potential evps, from this visit - this quiet sit down may produce the first of any results captured, as I suspected a presence in the room at this point.

After we went outside awhile to not compare notes, the family members went inside to get drinks, use facilities and the baby was put to bed. We chatted, laughed outside and took some pictures and those who smoke did so. The five of us then went back in together. We had decided outside not to talk about our seperate experiences so we wouldnt influence each others' opinions going through any rooms once back inside. As the baby was asleep upstairs we did not go back up. The five of us talked a bit about our findings, and stood in a circle in the second room in from the door on the main floor. It was here, with GhostBoy doing most of the talking, that we announced ourselves and encouraged any spirits to present themselves. I must give immense credit to GhostBoy, obviously the most experienced ghosthunter of the group and definitely well versed. I will leave the explanation of what was said to him, but during this session I felt numerous cold waves come and go, and at least once I was moved. Not shoved or not even bumped - I did not feel a touch... however I had to step forward and step back again to keep my balance. I believe everyone in the group had some form of experience in this circle, but the best is yet to come...

We went as a group into the basement. After exploring a bit and talking we formed another circle. It was here that all involved encountered what cannot be easily discounted by skeptics (Im daring ya here Dr.Gord!). Throughout our session GhostBoy again tried to communicate with any spirits, and everyone at different times felt waves of cold come over parts, or all, of themselves. I cant speak for everyone, but I as well as others felt movement brushing against me, my ankle, and later my arm. We agreed that the sprit we encountered was toying with us and being elusive. We had visual encounters as well. There seemed to be moving dark spots, in which we just could not see what was just there... and our eyes were accustomed to the dark by this point. More than one team member agreed that while I felt a cold wave (we all would state out loud what we felt throughout) that he could not see me. At one point nAz was stating he felt cold and I agree... I could not see his head. I could see his legs, torso and arms. The top of his chest was visible and he was just a dark spot from there up - I cannot explain this much better than that. We were in a dark room, but our eyes were adjusted and I could see his light colored shorts, white legs & shoes, his dark shirt wasnt visible but where the sleeves ended you could see his arms and a portion of his chest/neck there at top of his shirt. His bald head and goatee should have been visible but they just werent. At one point at least three of us agreed and saw an ?object? or a shadow/bulge on Dr.Gord's shoulder. GhostBoy attempted to touch it but could not. At this time looking over Gords shoulder (there was some ambient light behind him from the stairwell) it appeared distorted or hazy. Almost like looking above a barbeque, when the heat distorts everything a bit just above the grill. Gord later in the car expressed his dissappointment that we didnt have any hamburgers. (maybe next time). Since the spirit would not present itself to us, we decided to all turn around facing outwards, our backs to the center of the circle. It was then that nAz and I both saw movement going into the next room. We gradually went in, Ghostboy assuring the spirit that we were not "chasing" it or following it, merely trying to respect and communicate with it, and advised the spirit that it was alright for it to be here, as it was for the family to be there. While I often have been skeptical of reports of feeling sick/nausea in haunted locales, at this point I experienced it. We soon adjourned upstairs and invited the family back into their own house! They were very hospitable and we shared our findings and had a few laughs too. GhostDave had shown up while we were inside and while he didnt join in on the investigation he as always provided a few laughs and kept the kids in a good mood. I personally was thrilled at this evenings experience and I hope that we get another chance to investigate this home.

In hindsight it may be wrong to consider that spirt we encountered downstairs as mischevious or elusive. Ghostboy later made a good point that the spirit may be confused as to why we were, and the family is there, and its own inability to control what is happening in the home it inhabits.

Notes From nAz:

Upon arriving at the house, GhostBoy and Dr. Gord kicked off the investigation by entering first.

Kevin, Makeajazznoise and I entered next.

The initial emotion I picked up on in the house was apprehension.

The upstairs had two bedrooms to the right & the master bedroom at the end of the hall on the left. Near the two bedrooms on the right, I picked up on a female energy. I could not associate it with anything specific; I could just sense a female. Next I was drawn to the master bedroom. Here I could pick up some strong emotions. Protection, warning & intrusion. I felt that we were the intruders & were being warned. Is the spirit protecting the family?

We made our way downstairs & as I hit the bottom stair, I had the wind knocked out of me. I had to gasp for breath & was immediately overwhelmed with a sickening sweet smell of flowers.

Next, I made my way back into the “dining” area under renovation. When I entered the doorway my throat closed up on me. I could feel it constrict then slowly clear up.

The basement was next place we visited. Unfortunately I was too wrapped up in thought about the two above incidents to fully concentrate.

After the basement we made our way back outside, met up with the other team members & reentered the home. We formed a circle in the Dining room & attempted to communicate with the spirit(s) there. Next we did the same thing in the basement. This was the most “productive”. This is where I picked up on the negative attitude of the male spirit. This was the first time that we as a group confirmed with each other the activity in the house. It was at this time my recorder picked up the evp “Their making up stuffs” also the evp a little later on “around the crib”. After we formed the circle, I was able to pick up the attitude/emotion that the spirit was just messing with us, almost taunting us. I actually laughed out loud. GhostBoy lost his balance several times, bumping into a bicycle & staggering forward, team members were touched & the spirit was in the center of us blocking the view of other members. Team members were touched & experienced temperature drops as the spirit moved among us.

After our 2^nd trip into the basement we sat down with the family & had a excellent question & answer period. I’d like to thank the family for the opportunity to visit their home.

EVPs Recorded:

1. A male voice in the basement stating "Their Makin' Up Stuffs" DOWNLOAD

2. A child stating in the basement "Their around the crib". DOWNLOAD

3. A child stating in the basement "Hold me" or "Hug me". DOWNLOAD

4. A male voice stating in the basement "Father hear me now". DOWNLOAD

5. A male voice stating in the basement "I drowned". DOWNLOAD

6. A male voice stating in the master bedroom "Paul or Paw". DOWNLOAD

7. A male voice in the daughters bedroom "Unidentified". DOWNLOAD

8. A male voice stating while exiting the stairway "He's leaving". DOWNLOAD