8 haunted places in and around Calgary that will make your skin crawl

The spooky, scary, and downright startling day of Halloween is just around the corner, and there’s no better way to get into the spirit than by checking out some seriously haunted spots.

Luckily enough for you (though not for a few murder victims-turned ghosts, if the stories are to be believed), Alberta is full of allegedly haunted places that only the truly brave would dare venture into.

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If you’re looking to take on one or all of these haunts, we’ve got you covered, as we’ve put them all into this handy list for you to check out.

Be safe out there, and remember to bring a flashlight!

The Deane House

At least three ghost stories are told about Deane House, perhaps the most haunted building in town. People have told of seeing a mysterious man with a pipe, an Indigenous man telling trespassers to leave the grounds, while others have heard laughter in the halls. Built for the Superintendent of Fort Calgary, the home has seen stabbings, suicides, and peculiar deadly accidents over the years.

Bowman Arts Centre

It is said that the Bowman Arts Centre is haunted by a young girl who cries from the women’s restroom — though no one has confirmed if her name happens to be “Moaning Myrtle.”

The Prince House

Now located at Heritage Park, the Prince House is certainly the most haunted-looking of the buildings on our list. Peter Prince’s home used to be located in Eau Claire (Prince’s Island) and while he was a flourishing businessman, his wives had a notorious habit of dying. He lost three wives in a decade, one of them being Emma Prince, who died of tuberculosis and was confined to the attic.

Hose and Hound

From Fire Hall to community centre to fine dining restaurant, the Hose and Hound has seen many different uses over the years. One constant, however, are the ghosts that have been around since the very beginning, when the legendary Cappy Smart was Fire Chief here.

Fairmont Palliser Hotel

An old formal hotel is the perfect setting for all sorts of stories, including apparitions that have reportedly been seen wandering the halls of the century-old Fairmont Palliser.

Lougheed House

A popular place for weddings, this classic sandstone building was once home to Senator James Alexander Lougheed. There are numerous ghost stories to be told about Lougheed House. The most frequent sees patrons spotting a translucent couple dancing in the ballroom.

The Grandstand at the Stampede

The Calgary Stampede is home to the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, but is it also home to spirits not of this world? There have been reports of apparitions, strange noises, and hollow footsteps attributed to a construction worker that died during the facility’s construction.

Banff Springs Hotel

There are multiple ghosts haunting the Banff Springs Hotel, if the stories are to be believed. From a bride in a full wedding gown – who died on her wedding day by breaking her neck in the hotel – to the retired bellhop, Sam Macauley, who haunts the floors in full uniform.

With files from Buzz Bishop