Victorias Most Haunted, Ian Gibbs
Victorias Most Haunted, Ian Gibbs
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Victoria's Most Haunted
Ghost Stories from BC’s Historic Capital City

Author: Ian Gibbs

Narrator: Brennan Storr

Unabridged: 3 hr 50 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: ECW Press

Published: 10/15/2020

Synopsis

Ghost stories from Canada's most haunted city, including tales from iconic sites such as the Empress hotel, Hatley Castle, and Ross Bay Cemetery. Beautiful, charming Victoria is world renowned for its seaside attractions, flourishing gardens, and breathtaking ocean views. But looming behind its picture-perfect façade is a city shrouded in mystery, with restless, disembodied beings that whisper ghastly tales of mystery, violence, and horror.Known as British Columbia's most haunted city, Victoria is teeming with a plethora of spirits. Through this brand-new collection of disturbing tales, you'll come face to face with: The Grey Lady who chills hotel guests to the boneA decorated World War I soldier who protects tenants from something sinisterAn inconsolable child who haunts the pool area of a defunct hotelThe blood-soaked spectre who runs through the infamous Fan Tan Alley to escape captureThe ghost of Robert Johnson, who perpetually re-enacts his own suicideThe phantom of a cranky hermit who plagues a beautiful lake houseA spinster who gives tours of her childhood homeAnd many more Get to know Victoria's best-known hauntings along with some you may have not have heard before.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Andrea on May 12, 2017

When my mother, a Victoria resident, mentioned this book to me, I bought it immediately and devoured it as soon as I could. Victoria has been a magical place for me since I was a kid. Gibbs brings to life its spooky side while still allowing it to be the charming place I've always known it to be. Gr......more

Goodreads review by Michele on October 28, 2017

I collect regional ghost story books. Many are full of interesting tales but are often, well, let's say mediocre, when it comes to the writing itself. I'm happy to find that this author, Ian Gibbs, knows his way around a dictionary and is capable of clearly communicating the stories at hand. Clearly......more

Goodreads review by Ian on May 08, 2023

With its simple and entertaining ghost stories from around BC's capital city district, this book gives some perspective and insight into Victoria's rich history. My favorite story in this little collection is about the origins of the modern-day pub, "The Bard and Banker". As reflected in the name, th......more

Goodreads review by Rod on November 01, 2023

Enjoyed the book as we had just returned from Victoria & a lot of the landmarks we’ve been to (& nope I didn’t really pick up any vibes from the places). Even though it appears I’m not sensitive to these things it was still a very entertaining read. A good mix of personal & third party stories. Only......more

Goodreads review by Marlena on February 18, 2018

I loved learning more about the creepy/haunted history of my home town. There are a few restaurants I want to visit next time I'm in town.......more

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