Canadian Ghost Stories

Ghost House Books

by Barbara Smith, Barbara Smith

Startling, scary stories from across Canada from Vancouver Island to Newfoundland. Guaranteed to chill!

Genres: Nonfiction, Horror, Paranormal, Ghosts, Short Stories, Canada

248 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2001

About the author

Barbara Smith is a Canadian author celebrated for her captivating collections of ghost stories steeped in folklore, history, and national identity. Since leaving her job as a school secretary in 1988, she has published numerous books exploring Canada’s most enduring supernatural legends. Her passion for the paranormal was sparked as a child in Toronto and grew into a lifelong pursuit, fueled by a background in social history and mystery. With titles like Great Canadian Ghost Stories and Great Canadian Campfire Stories, Smith shares eerie tales from coast to coast, entertaining readers while preserving Canada's rich storytelling tradition.

Reviews

[Erik · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read this one purely for "research". I'm currently writing and illustrating a ghost story for my own amusement, and I thought this might provide me with some ideas. Sadly, there is nothing in here that can't be explained by either coincidence or someone's hyperactive imagination. Not that I should have expected anything different.

[Megh Marie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was fun!