The Haunting of the Fort Garry Hotel
Winnipeg's Fort Garry Hotel is considered by many to be, not just one of the most haunted places in Canada, but one of the most haunted hotels in the world. Join me as we explore its stories—from local legends to national headlines—and consider the history, meaning and impact of the hotel's most notorious story: the ghost of a suicide bride said to haunt Room 202.
Notes
Grappling with Canada:
https://linktr.ee/GrapplingWithCanada
Mekalya Bierman’s video and Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/mekkncheese/
Matthew Komus’ Winnipeg Ghost Walk and book links
https://www.winnipegghostwalk.com/
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