Oh, Canada! We’re visiting our neighbors to the north and covering two of Canada’s most haunted hotels. These historic hotels are set among some of Canada’s most picturesque backgrounds, but don’t let that fool you. From ghostly stories of a burning bride, a room so haunted it needed to be “walled up”, to a friendly bellman just looking to lend a hand, only the brave can spend a night in these halls. Remember: just because you can check in, doesn’t mean you can check out.
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