| There are truly many exciting things to see and do in | | | | restaurants and Bed & Breakfast. However, the |
| Niagara Falls. Beyond the Niagara Falls themselves, | | | | spirits still seem responsible for footsteps heard inside |
| there are several other aspects to Niagara that | | | | an upstairs room, and banging on the stairwell. |
| attract millions each year. There's obviously the | | | | Squeaky sounds of opening gates, lingering pipe |
| charm of old Niagara on the Lake, the calmness of | | | | smoke in the basement where figures have been |
| the vineyards, the exciting family attractions, and the | | | | sighted, and faucets turning themselves on and then |
| high end shows and accommodations. But several | | | | off are a few of the strange incidents that have |
| also choose to explore this region for its paranormal | | | | occurred here. |
| and ghostly encounters many have come to | | | | After the war of 1812, the city of Niagara on the |
| experience. With Niagara having the fierce war of | | | | Lake was burnt to the ground as the Americans |
| 1812, battle grounds, and old heritage buildings are still | | | | retreated from the city. A British officer by the name |
| haunted to this day with spirits from beyond the | | | | of "Captain Swayze" was reportedly murdered by 2 |
| grave. | | | | American soldiers in the basement of what is now |
| Now while many people would generally shy away | | | | known as the "Angel Inn". Guests say that there is a |
| from these kinds of Niagara Falls accommodations, | | | | 'cold spot' upon entering the bathrooms, which is |
| there are those who would be even willing to pay | | | | commonly known as paranormal activity. They |
| premium prices to stay in these frightful rooms. The | | | | indicate to this day that the British officer seems to |
| thrill of experiencing something that is beyond life is | | | | have distaste for Americans to the point where he's |
| an intriguing sensation for some, and would make | | | | known to disrupt the kegs of the "Ameribeer" when |
| their adventure to Niagara Falls one that they would | | | | the innkeepers attempt to serve it. |
| definitely never forget. Now, having said that, | | | | There are several other areas known for their |
| generally speaking guests don't tend to encounter | | | | ghostly encounters and many even offer seasonal |
| anything, however just the stories and folklore alone | | | | haunted tours for guests to experience. Fort George |
| are enough to set your senses on hyper drive. | | | | in Niagara on the Lake, and Fort Niagara across the |
| In Thorold Ontario, approximately 10 minute drive | | | | river in the US are both known for their spooky |
| west of Niagara Falls is the old Keefer Mansion. This | | | | encounters from the many soldiers who died during |
| building was created in 1886, and was built on the | | | | 1812. In Niagara Falls you will also find the well known |
| same land as the American Hospital through the war | | | | Drummond Hill Cemetery where dying soldiers have |
| of 1812. After being used as a home for the brilliant | | | | been seen roaming the fields. A stay at the |
| Engineer Keefer family, it was used as a mental | | | | Econo-Lodge (west of the falls) will leave you with a |
| hospital, a bar, apartments, and Maplehurst | | | | short walking distance to the cemetery to |
| Retirement Home. Now it has been completely | | | | experience after the sun goes down. |
| remodelled to house one of Niagara's most tasteful | | | | |