What spirits might still walk the grounds of one of Canada’s most historic military sites? In this captivating episode, Jay Cairns explores the reported hauntings of Fort George, located in the picturesque town of Niagara-on-the-Lake—a place where history and the paranormal seem to intersect. Steeped in the legacy of the War of 1812, Fort George has witnessed battle, loss, and moments that have left a lasting imprint on its grounds. Jay shares accounts of unexplained occurrences reported by visitors and investigators alike—phantom footsteps, shadowy figures, and eerie sensations that suggest the past may still be present. This episode explores the idea that locations marked by intense historical events may retain an energy or memory that continues to manifest in unusual ways. Are these hauntings residual echoes of history, or something more interactive and aware? And why do certain places seem to hold onto their stories more than others? Join us for a chilling and thought-provoking journey into one of Ontario’s most iconic sites—where the beauty of the present meets the mysteries of the past, and where the ghosts of history may still be standing watch.

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Elliott Van Dusen has been fascinated with both the supernatural and law enforcement since childhood. Elliott graduated from Saint Mary’s University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in criminology. He completed 15 years of service with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police before retiring at the rank of Corporal. He spent his policing career specializing in major crimes; homicide, sex crimes, and drug enforcement. He currently serves as the Director of Paranormal Phenomena Research & Investigation. He has earned a diploma in parapsychology from the Stratford Career Institute, a doctorate degree in parapsychology from the American International University, and has taken additional parapsychological training from the Nova Scotia Community College, University of Edinburgh’s Koestler Parapsychology Unit, Rhine Education Center, and the University of Ottawa. He is currently completing his Master of Arts in counselling psychology degree from Yorkville University. Elliott’s parapsychological work has also been featured on the Discovery Channel, The Globe and Mail, The Daily News, The Chronicle Herald, and several podcasts and radio stations. He has written and published three professional books. In May 2018 he released his first book entitled Evil in Exeter. It was based on an investigation he conducted into one Rhode Island family’s terrifying haunting. On September 1, 2020 his second book, Supernatural Encounters: True Paranormal Accounts from Law Enforcement was released. On October 26, 2021 his third book More Supernatural Encounters from Law Enforcement was released.

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