Want to experience a haunting destination check out the Nicholas St. Gaol Youth Hostel.
The Nicholas St. Gaol in Ottawa, Ontario Canada and it was otherwise known as the Carleton County Gaol. The building was constructed in the 1862 and was via tunnel to the Arts Courthouse. At times 150 men, women and children crammed into the 60 cells as they were held as prisoners within the structure.
The crimes committed varied greatly amongst the prisoner population from misdemeanors to murder. Prisoners were never allowed to see daylight. If the prisoner was sent to solitary confinement they where kept chained to the wall. The only time they were permitted out of their cells was to eat.
During the prison basement was used to quarantine immigrants who where thought to have scarlet fever. In addition to the deaths of immigrants, prisoners there were also three official hangings at the Gaol. The dead were buried in unmarked graves.
The jail finally closed its doors in 1972 and was reopened in 1973 as a youth hostel. It continues in this capacity to this very day. Hostel staff as well as guests report eerie occurrences throughout the hostel.
With all the atrocities it is not a surprise that this location is considered one of the most haunted locations in North America. Apparitions such as Patrick James Whelan, was hung February 11, 1869 and may have been wrongly accused of the murder of Thomas D’Arcy Mcgee. His body was buried in an unmarked grave on the premises.
So if you’re looking for a vacation destination that can produce thrills and chills in a unique environment call 613-235-2595 to book your room.
