Haunted Gastown!

Happy Halloween!

I bet you didn’t know it, but Gastown is one of the most haunted areas of Vancouver. Even BC for that matter. It makes sense, as it is one of the oldest places, but there is something about gaslight, wrought iron, and cobblestones that brings out the old energy of ghosts. Here are a few haunted locations in Gastown.

Water Street Café - It is said that ghosts inhabit the fourth floor of this building, and they can be heard dragging things and thumping on the floors and walls.

Old Spaghetti Factory - Did you know that this Gastown restaurant has not one but two apparitions that haunt it regularly. One is a conductor who likes to sit in the trolly booth and bend knives and forks. The other is a little red mischievous imp who chases ladies in the washroom!

Moores on Granville - It is said that ghosts live in the storage space of this building. They have been known to throw around objects, even packing tape!

Gaelors Mews - This was once the jail. Over 40 men were executed here in the 1800s. Death was by hanging in the cobblestone square on Carrall. Their ghosts are said to haunt the Lamplighter Pub and

Waterfront Station - ghosts have been seen here several times by security guards on night watch.

Dominion Building - The architect of this building still haunts his final creation. On the opening day, J.S. Hellyer tripped on the 8^th floor steps and plummeted to his death. He is said to be seen on that very floor.

Scary stuff, but don’t let it deter you from buying Gastown real estate from your favourite Gastown real estate agent, Anthea Poon! I’ll make sure that your new home is certifiably ghost-free. And if you are selling - make sure you say goodbye to the nice spirits on your way out!