Seeking Haunted Locations

[Carol]

~Niagara Area Paranormal Society - NAPS~

Who we are:
We are a group of dedicated professional adults who are interested in furthering our research in the field of Paranormal Phenomena.

What we are seeking:
We are looking for haunted residences, businesses, and other places that are currently experiencing unexplained phenomena such as objects moving on their own accord, apparitions, unexplained noises such as footsteps, cold/hot spots, voices and other strange occurrences that can’t readily be explained.

Wouldn't you like to find out once and for all some answers to the things you have been experiencing? If you answered yes then we can help you.

I am a Paranormal Investigator with over 25 years of experience working on such cases. My team and I are located in the Niagara Region. All of our services with you will be kept confidential and are FREE of charge.

If you are interested in us investigating at your place of residence or business or know someone else who might be, please email naps@live.ca

Serious inquiries only!

[DMWTexas19]

Hi I'm new and I'm writing to ask if anyone has investigated The Welland House Hotel at 30 Ontario Street in St.Catharines?We worked there for four years and the students as well as ourselves had sightings of 1900's period people and moving objects etc...The owners did not want any discussion of it but I wondered if it has a history?

[Cute Little Ghost]

DMWTexax19:

as per Wikipedia:


History
In 1853 natural salt springs were found in the downtown area of St. Catharines, Ontario. A trio of men bought three lots at this corner and construction began on the Welland House Hotel. The hotel was constructed using mostly Black workers and was the second spa hotel to be built in the area. Opening in 1856, the mineral waters were pumped from the main spring near Twelve Mile Creek to the hotel. It was believed the waters had healing powers and could cure many ailments.

Welland House was established as part of the local spa market, and was mainly a summer resort that catered to wealthy citizens in Canada and the United States. The hotel often boasted famous guests including actors, politicians, musicians and performers. The Encyclopædia Britannica even listed it as one of the world’s best spas.

The hotel had a number of owners, including the Malcomson brothers who purchased it in 1893. They greatly improved it by drilling a new well, building a bath house and opening a private hospital named The Wellandra. The hospital was a key addition to the hotel, and continued to promote the healing powers found in mineral water treatments. In November 1909, Mary Malcolmson started the first North American Girl Guide troop at the Welland House. Unfortunately, the spa business in St. Catharines went into decline and Welland House closed its doors in 1993.

The Hotel Bar, named the Alibi Room was known to be a meeting place for gays and lesbians in the area from 1968 until its closing.

Current use
Today, the building is home to a student residence and CFBU radio.The Welland House re-opened in 1994 as a restaurant (Average Joe's) and student residence. Although Average Joe's has since closed, the Welland House remains a student residence. Known as the "Downtown Student Residence", or DSR, many of the residents are students attending Brock University or Niagara College. The building has become the home of CFBU-FM, Brock University's campus radio station.

In the Summer of 2007, major interior renovations were made in various rooms. Some rooms received new flooring, bathroom fixtures, ceiling lights, wet and dry kitchenettes, and new paint. Renovations continue on the DSR's main lobby and exterior facade.

[Carol]

Hi
No I haven't heard about any sightings there. Thanks for the information about the sightings and history. Any and all help is always appreciated

[DMWTexas19]

I am surprised they do not mention the Parliament family by name as the owners who opened the DSR.Regardless there were many sightings while we were there and it would be an interesting building to investigate.

[Cute Little Ghost]

Have you seen anything?

I am surprised they do not mention the Parliament family by name as the owners who opened the DSR.Regardless there were many sightings while we were there and it would be an interesting building to investigate.