Haunted Barrie
We took to the streets of Barrie to uncover some of the city's (allegedly) most haunted buildings!
Hit Subscribe to get more great videos about Barrie!
Find us on FB!
And on Twitter!
Like many older cities across Canada, Barrie is rich with old buildings…and old stories. Many detailing grisly histories, sparking tales of hauntings and ghostly appearances.
Ghoulish tales about the the Barrie Jail, first built in 1841 and home to a lunatic asylum for a time, have been whispered around town for decades, including unconfirmed reports of faint screaming and the sounds of clanging chains being heard in the halls of the small penitentiary, perhaps the distant voices of the inmates who were hanged, and legend has it, buried in the Jail’s courtyard many years ago.
There is also the Uptown theatre, first built in 1937, that has been host to eerie encounters on many occasions; staff have reported doors opening and closing on their own, and one particularly terrifying night during which the manager Mike witnessed a bulb from this projector launch itself across the room, smashing against the wall, as if someone had thrown it.
But nowhere is the scare metre higher in Barrie than at the Simcoe Hotel…which is said to be home to the lost soul of a woman who haunts the historic building…but if it’s true, how did she get here?
This story begins a long time ago; in 1872. In those days Barrie was a rough and tumble town with plenty of taverns and houses of ill repute, and the Simcoe Hotel, first built in the 1850s was often frequented by both travellers and locals looking for a lively place to drink or a warm bed for the evening.
It was on a frigid January night that a woman named Elizabeth Meyer, embarked on a journey from the rowdy Hotel to her home. A journey…she would never complete.
Elizabeth had been indulging at the Hotel, and as such her senses were dulled by drink, rendering her virtually defenceless when a menacing figure emerged from the darkness to strike her.
There was nobody around on the deserted streets to help, and sadly it was a quick death for Elizabeth as her broken body slumped to the cold street, while her attacker disappeared into the windy darkness.
Early the next morning, a passerby made the terrible discovery of Elizabeth’s Meyer’s corpse, and her body was dragged in to the Hotel, and placed right about here. The coroner was summoned and strangely, rather than move poor Elizabeth to a morgue, he conducted his Inquest right here.
Incredibly, the death was officially ruled an accident. To this day, nobody can say for sure why the Coroner made such an obviously false ruling. Did he have something to do with her death? Did he know the killer? We’ll never know.
The story of Elizabeth’s tragic demise soon faded from the public spotlight, as people lost interest in the crime. But according to some…she never left the Hotel. At least, her spirit didn’t.
In the years since that night, stories of eerie activity at the Hotel have circulated through the community. Sometimes, the stories say, it’s nothing more than the unsettling feeling that someone…or something is watching. Or unexplained cold spots or footsteps in empty rooms.
But on rare occasions, people report sightings of a haunting spectre of woman lurking in the shadows outside the building.
The description is always similar; a tall woman, pale skin, standing motionless
It seems Elizabeth Meyer is condemned to spend eternity at the spot where she died more than a century ago.
Turkey Point Beach - Simcoe, Ontario
This safe, sandy beach stretches over two kilometers and is a great choice for young children.
Watersports fans will love the rentals available right on the beach, from jet skis to stand-up paddleboards.
Subscribe! -
For Footage and Business Enquiries please email teamdonline@gmail.com
Lake Simcoe Cottage For Rent
View the tranquil and very private waterfront cottage on the 'millionaires row' of Kempenfelt Bay, Lake Simcoe, 5 minutes from Barrie, Ontario. Just bring your clothes, food and drink. Everything else is provided.
Frozen Lake | Orillia, Canada 2017
FROZEN LAKE CANADA ORILLIA 2017
Lake Simcoe is frozen through the winter in 2017. Snowmobiles are riding on the frozen lake. There are also people who are ice fishing on the lake. Although they were not able catch many fish, it was nice to fish on the frozen lake, under sun when it's 11C.
Here is more information about Orillia:
Orillia is Ontario's all-natural outdoor playground. Recognized as one of the premier outdoor recreation areas in Canada, Orillia is all about boating, swimming, skiing, walking, hiking, and cycling. But you can also expect much, much more.
Captivating museums and galleries, live theatre, events and festivals, and natural attractions and superior accommodations all combine to offer our visitors the ultimate recreational, cultural and experiential adventure.
Naturally, it's all here.
210 Simcoe 1 Bedroom No. 210 Residences on Simcoe
Brand new, never lived in 1 Bedroom unit. Laminate flooring, integrated stainless steel appliances and quartz countertop in kitchen. Great for professionals. Downtown location near the Queen and University intersection and close to many hospitals. Near St. Patrick & Osgoode station.
31 Eight Mile Point Rd, Orillia
AAC National Dog Agility Championships, 2019
Now that winter is upon us, it seemed right to remind us all of the wonders that are summer in Barrie. So, for the next few weeks, we will be periodically featuring events that occurred during the warmer weather that are important to our community all year long. We are calling this our 'Bounce Back to Summer' series.
If you are a dog lover you will want to watch this video several times. If you enjoy it please share. The AAC Agility Association of Canada 2019 National Championship was held in August at the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka (Innisfil & South Simcoe) just west of Alcona. It was hosted by the Red Barn Event Centre Barrie. The event drew dogs and owners from across the country, including just about every breed and mix of dogs you can imagine. If you like cute puppies, you will love this event.
We would like to thank the following sponsors of the City of Barrie Network. These businesses show they care about our shared community by helping us to provide a not-profit-motivated truly local voice to you and your neighbours. They also enable our crew to be able to continue providing donated services to promote local benevolent community groups and Barrie-based charities.
Avail Cannabis & Medical Clinics -
BackCountry K9 Kennel - Daycare and overnight -
BarterPay Simcoe County - Business Networking -
Body Language - Pole Fitness - Aerial Arts -
Enterprise Mechanical Inc. - Heating and Air Conditioning -
Family TLC - Family Counselling and Therapy -
Fionn MacCool's Barrie - Pub -
Growing Minds Learning Centre - Daycare Centre -
Jackie Jones Team - Realtors -
Latchman Insurance Brokers Limited - Insurance -
Michael Enterprise Audio & Visual -
Simcoe County Clean - Commercial and Residential -
Still Moving Osteopathy -
Theatre by the Bay - Live Theatre -
3B Solutions - Video and Media -
For more information about how your business can benefit from membership in the City of Barrie Network, please visit cityofbarrie.net
Videography by John Ironside and Tiffany Scott
Post-Production by Tiffany Scott
250 South Shore, Pointe Au Baril Listed by Danielle Beitz
Stop the Big Bay Point Shoreline Sale
1281 4 Line S Oro-Medonte Ontario | Barrie Real Estate Tours
For More Information On This Property Contact
Mike Douglas 705-791-5200
Lake Simcoe Cottage Video #2
This is a cottage that we built for one of our clients on Lake Simcoe back in 2000, complete with a two slip boat house that was built into the shore line.
Check it out at williamdavidcontractors.com
Severn Real Estate | Property | Barrie Video Tours 2909
Real Estate Video Tour
Barrie Video Tours -
We are Transport Canada approved for Aerial Photography and Video. Real estate video tours are our specialty. We are an innovative and creative team who shoot high definition and 4K, high quality walk through real estate video tours to show case homes for sale in Barrie and the surrounding areas.
Please rate and SUBSCRIBE for more real estate video tours.