It’s an iconic Vancouver landmark, and one that’s long been rumoured to be an area of paranormal activity.
After years of speculation, the Pacific National Exhibition, which operates Playland, decided to support a request from the Vancouver Paranormal Society to investigate the park for supernatural activity.
“It’s no secret the rumours that Playland was haunted have circulated around the city,” said Vancouver Paranormal Society President Peter Renn. “In fact, our organization was encouraged by Vancouverites as well as former staff of the park to undertake an investigation. There are a few locations throughout the Lower Mainland that are always under speculation for unusual activity and Playland is one of those places.”
What they found did surprise them.
“We’ve heard some rumours of the apparition of a young girl by the roller coaster,” said Scott Williamson, vice-president of the Vancouver Paranormal Society. “It’s a high energy spot.”
On September 27 six people undertook an overnight investigation, and found some circumstances that could not be explained.
See the sequence of images below.
Williamson said there was no fog that night, and no one on the team smokes, and it was not cold enough to see their breath, so they are not sure what appears on the camera.
They also captured some noises and a growl in some of the old buildings on the site.
The Society is not sure that Playland is haunted, but it’s definitely an area of interest.
“The response we received was very rare for a first visit, and although it is too early to deem Playland haunted, there was very strong evidence of paranormal activity that warrants further investigation,” said Renn.
Coincidentally, Fright Nights opens at Playland this Friday, October 11.
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