It Came From The Maritimes

Chelsea & Evan

A podcast sharing Atlantic Canada folklore hosted by two Nova Scotians, Evan & Chelsea. Join us every Wednesday for stories of supernatural spectres, cryptid sightings and urban legends based in the Maritimes & Atlantic Canada. Find us on Instagram, Facebook & TikTok @itcamefromthemaritimes and on Bluesky @icftmaritimes Do you have an Atlantic Canada folklore tale you would like to hear in an upcoming episode? E-mail us at itcamefromthemaritimes@gmail.com Want bonus content and episodes? Find us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/ItCameFromTheMaritimesPodcast

  1. Ghost Ships of Point Pleasant Park

    4d ago

    Ghost Ships of Point Pleasant Park

    The HMS Shannon and USS Chesapeake frigates fought in a bloody battle in the War of 1812. Both vessels were brought to Halifax following the fight which resulted in the phantom presence of these supernatural ships in the harbour near Point Pleasant Park. Join us today to hear Evan share this story. Want more It Came From The Maritimes?  Find us on social media @itcamefromthemaritimes and check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/ItCameFromTheMaritimesPodcast for bonus content!  It Came From The Maritimes is recorded & produced by Jeff Macdonald at The Drum Room  using 607 Audio gear.  Intro music by Prophetic Dream. Resources: Steve Vernon- Halifax Haunts, Pg 100 The Royal Naval Burying Ground also known as the Naval Cemetery, and the Battle of the HMS Shannon and the USS Chesapeake - FAIRVIEW HISTORICAL SOCIETY

    18 min
  2. Devil's Armchair of Peggy's Cove

    Jun 3

    Devil's Armchair of Peggy's Cove

    A few months back we shared the story of the Blue Lady of Peggy’s Cove. Did you know Peggy’s Cove also has a stoney spot known as the Devil’s Armchair? Join us today to hear Chelsea share the sinister folklore behind the Devil’s Armchair and the urban legend surrounding it. Want more It Came From The Maritimes?  Find us on social media @itcamefromthemaritimes and check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/ItCameFromTheMaritimesPodcast for bonus content!  It Came From The Maritimes is recorded & produced by Jeff Macdonald at The Drum Room  using 607 Audio gear.  Intro music by Prophetic Dream. Resources: The Watkins Book of Urban Legends- Gail de Vos https://peggyofthecove.com/peggys-cove/

    4 min
  3. Murder Ballads of Atlantic Canada

    May 27

    Murder Ballads of Atlantic Canada

    A murder ballad is a folk song which narrates a tragic tale of untimely demise. Folk music is an important part of Atlantic Canadian culture, so it’s no surprise that many murder ballads have been collected over the centuries by our renowned folklorists. Join us today to hear Chelsea share the story behind a murder ballad from each of the Atlantic Canadian provinces. Want more It Came From The Maritimes?  Find us on social media @itcamefromthemaritimes and check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/ItCameFromTheMaritimesPodcast for bonus content!  It Came From The Maritimes is recorded & produced by Jeff Macdonald at The Drum Room  using 607 Audio gear.  Intro music by Prophetic Dream. Resources: Katy Horan- Murder Ballads, 2025 https://www.vice.com/en/article/murder-music-of-canada-the-anthems-behind-the-homicidal-stories-of-the-north/  5 Ghostly Canadian Folk Songs for Halloween | Roots Music Canada  The ‘Lost Voices’ of Maud Karpeles’ “Folksongs from Newfoundland” | The Phenomenon of Singing  How 2 Sisters and 1 Murder Inspired 500 Songs - Atlas Obscura  https://cfmb.icaap.org/content/1984/18.3/06-Some_Acadian_Ballads.pdf  GALLANT, XAVIER (Francis-Xavier), known as Pinquin (Pinquaing) – Dictionary of Canadian Biography  https://cfmb.icaap.org/content/1980/3.1/19-Music_Death_of_Maggie.pdf

    23 min
  4. Lizard Cure of Bathurst, New Brunswick

    May 20

    Lizard Cure of Bathurst, New Brunswick

    In Bathurst, New Brunswick a man was overcome by a curious affliction in 1864 and had to endure a peculiar cure in order to regain his health. Listen to our newest mini episode to hear Evan share the story of the lizard cure. Want more It Came From The Maritimes?  Find us on social media @itcamefromthemaritimes and check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/ItCameFromTheMaritimesPodcast for bonus content!  It Came From The Maritimes is recorded & produced by Jeff Macdonald at The Drum Room  using 607 Audio gear.  Intro music by Prophetic Dream. Resources The Lizard Cure - Haunted Ohio Books

    5 min
  5. Possession on Prince Edward Island

    May 13

    Possession on Prince Edward Island

    On Prince Edward Island in 1910, a young woman was dealing with more than your average haunting. Join us today to hear Evan share the story of a 20 year old woman who faced the perils of possession after invoking the devil. Want more It Came From The Maritimes?  Find us on social media @itcamefromthemaritimes and check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/ItCameFromTheMaritimesPodcast for bonus content!  It Came From The Maritimes is recorded & produced by Jeff Macdonald at The Drum Room  using 607 Audio gear.  Intro music by Prophetic Dream. Resources: Polt or Possessed on Prince Edward Island? - Haunted Ohio Books Poltergeists in Canada: Part III Historian discovers new details in Canada's first documented 'demon possession' case | CBC Radio

    22 min
  6. Curse of Bill Lynch

    May 6

    Curse of Bill Lynch

    “It always rains when the Bill Lynch fair comes to town.” That’s what they say here in Nova Scotia at least and it sure seems to come true more often than not. Where does this superstition come from? Listen to our newest Maritime Mini to learn about the Curse of Bill Lynch! Want more It Came From The Maritimes?  Find us on social media @itcamefromthemaritimes and check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/ItCameFromTheMaritimesPodcast for bonus content!  It Came From The Maritimes is recorded & produced by Jeff Macdonald at The Drum Room  using 607 Audio gear.  Intro music by Prophetic Dream. Resources: The curse of Bill Lynch Bill Lynch (1903 – 1972)  Findlay's Pleasure Ground  A. Walsh. Under the Electric Sky : the legacy of the Bill Lynch Shows. Pottersfield Press. 2010.

    6 min
  7. Maritime University Ghosts Part 3

    Apr 29

    Maritime University Ghosts Part 3

    We had so much fun exploring the many spooky stories of our prestigious maritime universities that we’re back for round three! Join us today to hear Evan share an additional story about the spirit who haunts Shirreff Hall at Dalhousie University in addition to new tales from St. Mary’s University and the University of New Brunswick! Want more It Came From The Maritimes?  Find us on social media @itcamefromthemaritimes and check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/ItCameFromTheMaritimesPodcast for bonus content!  It Came From The Maritimes is recorded & produced by Jeff Macdonald at The Drum Room  using 607 Audio gear.  Intro music by Prophetic Dream. Resources: Ghost Stories of the Maritimes Vol II - Oickle - Page 53 Ghost tracker - Dal News - Dalhousie University Monster Conference | Saint Mary's University Anyone have some lesser-known ghost stories about Halifax? Ghost Tour: St. Mary's University | The Homestretch | On Demand | CBC Listen The man in the window The Spirit of Memorial Hall

    21 min
  8. Haunting Orb of Rocky Harbour, Newfoundland

    Apr 22

    Haunting Orb of Rocky Harbour, Newfoundland

    A family in Rocky Harbour on the west coast of Newfoundland had a haunting encounter with an ethereal orb in their home. Listen to our newest Maritime Mini to hear Evan share this tale. Want more It Came From The Maritimes?  Find us on social media @itcamefromthemaritimes and check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/ItCameFromTheMaritimesPodcast for bonus content!  It Came From The Maritimes is recorded & produced by Jeff Macdonald at The Drum Room  using 607 Audio gear.  Intro music by Prophetic Dream. Resources: Haunted Shores -Dale Jarvis- Page 92

    4 min
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About

A podcast sharing Atlantic Canada folklore hosted by two Nova Scotians, Evan & Chelsea. Join us every Wednesday for stories of supernatural spectres, cryptid sightings and urban legends based in the Maritimes & Atlantic Canada. Find us on Instagram, Facebook & TikTok @itcamefromthemaritimes and on Bluesky @icftmaritimes Do you have an Atlantic Canada folklore tale you would like to hear in an upcoming episode? E-mail us at itcamefromthemaritimes@gmail.com Want bonus content and episodes? Find us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/ItCameFromTheMaritimesPodcast

Information

  • Creator
    Chelsea & Evan
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    107
  • Copyright
    © Chelsea & Evan It Came From The Maritimes 2024
  • Show Website
    It Came From The Maritimes

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