In 1908, two trains collided just outside of Medicine Hat, killing seven men. The event has since become part of a classic piece of Canadian folklore with elements of fortune telling, forerunners, and

It has been called one of Ontario’s most haunted locations, and it has hosted a right-of-passage for Niagara youth for decades—some say for over a hundred years. Go at night, they say, light a match,

A doomed French lord, ill-fated lovers, and the Wild Hunt all play a part in this episode focused on unpacking and examining the origin and the legacy of La Chasse-Galerie. Listen to a long-forgotten

The story of La Chasse-Galerie is perhaps one of the most popular folktales you’ve never heard. It’s a story about a group of homesick men who make a deal with the devil, risking their souls to travel

The life and legacy of the first person hanged for piracy on Canadian soil.

True crime turned legend. Sailors get more than they bargained for when they join the crew of a mysterious vessel.

Two men encounter a terrifying creature and become part of Nova Scotian folklore.

Welcome to Fireside Canada, a new podcast focused on exploring and explaining Canadian folklore.