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The Inn at the Falls

Our Experience :: History :: Past Activity :: Story of Sarah

Location: Bracebridge, Ontario
Date: November, 18, 2006
Members: Amanda, Brenda, Donny, Jay and Rachel
Equipment: 3 Digital cameras, 2 camcorders, 3 voice recorders, 1 digital thermometer, 1 EMF detector, 1 audio enhancer, 2 walkie-talkies

PAST ACTIVITY

The There are many ghost stories associated with the Inn at the Falls. Most of these occurrences occur primarily in the early morning, early evening and late at night when guests have gone to bed. It is reported that many guests are woken up in the late hours of the night with three knocks of their doors, at which no one is there. Cigar smoke can be smelt in the upstairs hall by Room 106 and down in the Parlour.

Room 105 is the Inn at the Falls famous 'haunted' room. Guests have felt a presence as soon as they have entered the room. The feeling of being watched from the foot of the bed is also a common sensation. Other ghostly activity has been reported such as the television coming on by itself and changing channels, the shower turning on and off by itself, and missing keys to other rooms have mysteriously turned up either beneath the covers or in the centre of the bed.

One of the most famous ghost stories originating from the Inn at the Falls is the story of the pregnant woman. It is said that she is heard walking the halls on the second floor at night. This pregnant woman had fallen down the stairs near the end of her pregnancy. As a result she and her unborn baby had died. Many of the guests who have stayed at the Inn have claimed to have heard a man and woman pacing the second floor hall at night talking about a pregnancy. Some of these guests have continued on to say that the woman is distressed and concerned about her health with a baby crying.

The Inn at the Falls also has three other ghosts that they enjoy. Giving them the distinct names of "Bob", "Charlie", and "Sarah". "Bob" makes himself known in the kitchen. Even though he has never been seen, "Bob" has been known for throwing pots and pans within the kitchen area. "Bob" has also been the one linked to pushing irritable guests down the stairs and for making a general fuss. "Charlie" is known to haunt Room 104, and sometimes ventures into Room 105. "Sarah" is said to haunt the dining room and lately "Sarah" has been visiting the downstairs Pub area around dinner time. The Inn provided us with a short story about "Sarah" which is posted at the bottom.

As for Jackie Niven, one of the previous owners who passed away in the house, has appeared as a ghostly apparition in the downstairs Pub entrance by the coffee maker.

Judge William C. Mahaffy's spirit has been witnessed in the Pub and the corridor near it. He quickly vanishes upon being seen.

The following is a list of other paranormal occurrences that have been witnessed at the Inn at the Falls.

- Feminine weeping is often heard on the second floor, which was then accompanied by the desolate sound of shuffling footsteps around the corridor near the top of the stairs.

- A woman has been seen sitting by the window looking down towards the street. Witnesses say that she is a young woman, very beautiful, who has long dark hair and wearing a long white gown. This young woman has also been seen walking the halls, only to disappear into thin air.

- Guests of Room 105 have reported that upon waking up in the middle of the night they have seen a woman walk from one side of the room to the other, crossing towards the window. Once there she settles into one of the wingback chairs and vanishes.

- Ashtrays have been known to fly off of tables.

- Clothes have flown out of closets.

- The sound of children laughing and giggling have been heard in the main hall.

- A smaller woman has been seen. She appears to be in her 40's, wearing blue jeans and a red/white checker shirt. She has dark shoulder length hair and has been seen in the halls. **This could be Jackie Niven**

- An older man dressed in a grey pinstriped suit with black shoes and a long black tailcoat has been seen.

- Another man has also been seen. He is well dressed and was seen walking past the bar and then into the restroom where he disappeared.