The Serial Killer of Toronto's Gay Village is a dark chapter in Canadian true crime history—one that exposed both the vulnerabilities of the city’s LGBTQ+ community and the investigative missteps that allowed a predator to go undetected for years. The man responsible, Bruce McArthur, was an unassuming landscaper and part-time mall Santa Claus, who …

The Mystery of Charles Coughlin's Coffin is a tale of life, death, and a posthumous journey that has baffled historians for over a century. Charles Coughlin, a British actor with a flair for the dramatic, lived a life filled with adventure, scandal, and uncertainty. But it is not his performances on stage that made him famous—it’s the mystery of wh…

The Paranormal Investigation of the First Wolseley Cemetery took us to one of Saskatchewan's oldest and most mysterious burial grounds. Nestled just outside the town of Wolseley, the cemetery is said to be the resting place of many early settlers who fought tirelessly to establish the community. But while history paints a picture of perseverance an…

The Partridge Creek Monster is one of the Yukon’s strangest and most debated cryptid sightings. First reported in 1903, this mysterious creature has captured the imagination of locals, cryptozoologists, and skeptics alike for over a century. Witnesses described a massive, dinosaur-like animal prowling the snowy landscape—a creature seemingly from p…

The Legless Wonder of Nova Scotia is a mystery that has perplexed historians and locals alike for more than a century. The tale begins on a chilly morning in 1863, when eight-year-old George Albright stumbled upon a strange figure on the shores of Sandy Cove, Nova Scotia. What he initially thought was a pile of driftwood turned out to be a man—unco…

The disappearance of Mekayla Bali remains one of Saskatchewan’s most haunting unsolved mysteries. On April 12, 2016, the 16-year-old girl from Yorkton vanished without a trace, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions and a heartbroken family still searching for answers. Mekayla Bali was described by friends and family as a quiet, shy, and in…

In the early 20th century, as the world grappled with the profound loss caused by World War I and the Spanish Influenza pandemic, one Canadian couple sought to bridge the gap between the living and the dead. Thomas Glendenning Hamilton, a respected physician and member of Manitoba's Legislative Assembly, and his wife Lillian May Hamilton, turned to…

On the morning of September 1, 1974, Edwin Fuhr, a farmer near Langenburg, Saskatchewan, set out to harvest his canola fields. It was a clear, crisp day, and Edwin was operating his swather when he crested a small hill on his property. What he saw next would change his life forever. As Edwin brought his swather to a stop, he noticed five metallic, …

The Mystery of the Calgary Mummy is one of Alberta’s most perplexing cold cases—a story of unease, discovery, and unanswered questions that has haunted the community of Tuxedo Park since 1948. It began when Alfred Pearce and his family moved into a modest house at 1805 20th Avenue NW in Calgary. From the moment they arrived, Mrs. Pearce complained …

The Legend of the Ogopogo has captivated Canadians for generations, blending Indigenous oral history with modern-day sightings of a mysterious creature said to inhabit British Columbia’s Okanagan Lake. Known originally to the Syilx (Okanagan) people as na-it-aka, or the "spirit of the water," this legendary being was believed to guard the lake and …

From the late 1950s to the mid-1980s, the city of London, Ontario, became an unlikely epicenter of terror, earning the grim title of The Serial Killer Capital of Canada. During this period, the small city saw an unprecedented wave of serial killings, with over 30 victims and a suspected 6 to 9 serial killers operating within its borders. To this da…

The disappearance of the Jack family is one of British Columbia’s most haunting mysteries. On August 1, 1989, Doreen Jack, 26, Ronald "Ronnie" Jack, 26, and their two sons, nine-year-old Russell and four-year-old Ryan, vanished without a trace after accepting a job offer from a stranger. More than three decades later, the family’s fate remains unkn…

Come celebrate Halloween the Unsolved Canadian Mysteries way, with scary stories from Dylan, Kenton and our editor Christina. Some stories are true, some are legends, and some are, well... you'll find out. This is our first attempt at something like this, so we would love to know your thoughts, and would love to know (after you finish watching it),…

The Possession of Barbe Hallay is Canada's oldest documented case of demonic possession—a terrifying tale of obsession, curses, and supernatural forces that dates back to 1660 in Beauport, New France, near present-day Quebec City. It is a story of unrequited love that turned into a nightmare, involving prominent historical figures, unexplained phen…

The Curse of the Lost Lemmon Mine is one of Alberta’s most enduring mysteries—a tale of gold, murder, and misfortune that has captivated treasure hunters for over a century. It began in 1870 when two prospectors, Joe Lemmon and his companion, known only as Blackjack, ventured into the wilderness near the North Saskatchewan River, not far from prese…

The story of The Mad Trapper of Rat River is one of Canada’s most legendary and perplexing wilderness mysteries. In 1932, a man calling himself Albert Johnson sparked a massive manhunt across the unforgiving Arctic landscape, leaving behind a trail of violence, confusion, and unanswered questions. His true identity remains unknown to this day. The …

The story of Michael Eugene Oros, better known as The Mad Trapper of Sheslay, is a chilling tale of isolation, paranoia, and violence in the remote wilderness of northern British Columbia. Oros, an American draft dodger, fled to Alaska in the late 1960s to avoid conscription into the Vietnam War. But the harsh conditions of Fairbanks proved too unf…

On the morning of April 2, 1978, the quiet community of Bell Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, was rocked by an ear-splitting explosion that sent shockwaves across the island and beyond. The epicentre of the blast was the Bickford family farm, where residents reported blinding flashes of light, deafening thunder, and electrical malfunctions that f…

In the summer of 1899, the Dagg family of Clarendon, Quebec, experienced a terrifying series of events that would go down as one of Canada’s most infamous paranormal encounters. What began as playful pranks soon turned into a nightmare of violence and fear as an unseen force, later dubbed Dagg's Demon, made its presence known. The disturbances star…

Nick and Lisa Masee vanished without a trace from their North Vancouver home on August 11, 1994, leaving behind a mystery that has baffled investigators for decades. The couple, known for their financial connections and high-rolling lifestyle, was last seen the night before they were scheduled to meet with a potential investor for Nick’s new busine…

Tom Thomson was one of Canada’s most celebrated painters, known for his breathtaking depictions of the country’s wilderness, particularly Algonquin Provincial Park. However, his legacy is forever intertwined with mystery, as his untimely death in 1917 remains one of Canada’s greatest unsolved cases.On July 8, 1917, Thomson set out on a solo canoe t…

The Baldoon Mystery is one of Canada’s most famous and perplexing tales of paranormal activity. It began in 1829 in the small Scottish settlement of Baldoon, Ontario, when the McDonald family moved into their new home, expecting a peaceful life on the fertile farmland. Instead, they were met with a series of inexplicable and terrifying events that …

Ronald Bax was the last known person connected to the tragic murder of Krystal Senyk, a vibrant 29-year-old musician and beloved community member from Carcross, Yukon. On March 1, 1992, Krystal was found shot to death in her home. Authorities quickly identified Bax, an obsessive and possessive man with a violent history, as the prime suspect. Howev…

The Wendigo is one of Canada's most chilling and enduring legends, deeply rooted in the oral traditions of various Indigenous communities, particularly among Algonquian-speaking tribes. This creature, often associated with the harsh, unforgiving winters of the North, has fascinated and frightened people for centuries. Yet, despite its presence in p…

In our fourteenth episode of Unsolved Canadian Mysteries, Kenton de Jong and Dylan Fairman discuss the mysterious deaths of Barry and Honey Sherman in 2017. Once the 15th wealthiest people in Canada, they were found dead in their mansion. From botched police investigations, bad blood within the family, and two very strange statues, this unsolved my…

In 1967, Stephen Michalak, an amateur geologist, was prospecting for silver near Falcon Lake, Manitoba, when he experienced an encounter that would become one of the most well-documented UFO cases in Canadian history. While exploring the wilderness, Michalak saw two glowing, disc-shaped objects descend from the sky. One flew away, but the other lan…

Wilno, Ontario, a small and quiet town, holds one of Canada's strangest and most unsettling folklore mysteries. In 1972, a researcher named Jan Perkowski published a report titled Vampires, Dwarves and Witches Among the Ontario Kashubs, detailing eerie claims of vampiric entities that were said to stalk the Kashubian-Polish settlers in the region. …

St. Henry’s Kronsberg Cemetery, tucked away near Dysart, Saskatchewan, is shrouded in eerie folklore. Featured in Ghost Stories of Saskatchewan 3 by Jo-Anne Christensen, this burial ground has earned a reputation as the most haunted cemetery in the province. Paranormal investigators, visitors, and locals have shared chilling tales of shadowy figure…

Toronto has its fair share of urban legends, but few are as eerie as the Tunnel Monster of Cabbagetown. In 1978, a man named Ernest encountered something terrifying beneath the streets of Toronto—a creature that not only defied explanation but also spoke to him before vanishing into the darkness. More than four decades later, the mystery remains un…

On May 20, 1935, the small community of Duck Lake, Saskatchewan, was shaken by the tragic death of Frank Smith. His wife, Mary Charlotte Smith, confessed to the crime, leading to a series of trials that captivated the public and left lingering questions about justice and mental health.The morning began routinely for Mrs. Caroline Fisher, who worked…

On the morning of October 29, 1924, an explosion ripped through a Canadian Pacific Railway train near Farron, British Columbia, killing nine people. Among them was Peter "The Lordly" Verigin, the enigmatic leader of the Doukhobors, a pacifist religious sect that had fled Russia to escape persecution. Nearly a century later, his death remains one of…

For over two centuries, Oak Island, a small landmass off the coast of Nova Scotia, has been the site of one of history’s most tantalizing treasure hunts. Legends of buried riches, cryptic symbols, and deadly traps have lured adventurers, historians, and fortune seekers from around the world. Yet, despite relentless digging and six recorded deaths, …

On July 5, 2004, five-year-old Tamra Jewel Keepness vanished from her home in Regina, Saskatchewan, in a case that continues to haunt the community. Despite exhaustive searches, numerous leads, and a $50,000 reward that remains unclaimed, the mystery of what happened to Tamra that night has never been solved. Tamra lived with her mother, stepfather…

In the early 1990s, the small town of Martensville, Saskatchewan, was thrust into the national spotlight when horrifying allegations surfaced of a Satanic sex cult operating in the community. What began as a single report of abuse spiraled into one of the most infamous cases of mass hysteria in Canadian history. But beneath the frenzy, was there a …

Few figures in Canadian folklore are as infamous as Marie-Josephte Corriveau, a woman whose gruesome fate in 1763 led to one of Quebec’s most enduring ghost stories. Known as La Corriveau, she has been branded a witch, a murderer, and a restless spirit who haunts the streets of Quebec City to this day. But what really happened to her, and why has h…

Nestled in the eastern waters of Lake Ontario, near Prince Edward County, lies a mysterious region known as the Marysburgh Vortex. Often referred to as Canada’s version of the Bermuda Triangle, this eerie stretch of water has been the site of numerous shipwrecks, unexplained disappearances, and bizarre occurrences dating back centuries.The Marysbur…

Deep within the remote wilderness of Canada’s Northwest Territories lies Nahanni National Park, a breathtaking landscape of towering mountains, deep canyons, and rushing rivers. But beyond its natural beauty, the park harbors a dark and eerie mystery that has earned it the ominous nickname: The Valley of Headless Men. For over a century, Nahanni’s …

On a stormy night in November 1980, 32-year-old Granger Taylor left his parents’ home in Duncan, British Columbia, and vanished without a trace. Before his disappearance, Taylor, a mechanical genius with an obsession for space travel and UFOs, had left behind a cryptic note stating that he was leaving on a 42-month interstellar journey aboard an al…