Walterdale Playhouse

Walterdale Playhouse

Address: 10322 83 Ave. NW Edmonton

Folklore:

Legend says that a firefighter had lost his life in the building sometime in 1910. This ghost known as  "Walt the Wraith" visits the hall, seen in his firefighter gear. Sometimes he appears with a horse-drawn fire carriage, horse included.

Hauntings:

Horse manure smell and the sound of horse hooves clapping are often heard. Sometimes the loud clanging of the bell can be heard throughout the building. Lights are seen flickering, or shut off abrubtly on their own, and visitors feel the presence of an unknown, invisible figure in the room with them. People claim to feel a chill or even the touch of someone not there. .

It is said the ghost of Walt sometimes visits as plays are beginning, most commonly seen in the back stairwell or the green room.

History:

Before Strathcona was part of the city of Edmonton, the Walterdale Playhouse functioned as Strathcona's No.1 Firehouse. Originally built in 1910, it served Strathcona until 1912 when Strathcona and Edmonton merged. At that point, it served Edmonton as the No.5 Firehouse.

The building served as a firehouse  for the city until 1954. Afterwards, it had served as a furniture warehouse for two decades until it began its career as a playhouse in 1974.

The building serves as both a provincial and city historical site.

Information Sources
Wikipedia, Edmonton Journal, cbc.ca, hauntedplaces.org, walterdaletheatre.com

Image Source
Cbc.ca/Edmonton City Archives, Walterdale Theatre

La Boheme Bed & Breakfast

La Boheme Restaurant and Bed & Breakfast

Address: 6427 112 Avenue, NW Edmonton

Folklore:

In the basement of the old building, there is an old creaking furnace, still used to this day. Legend tells that a previous caretaker of the bulding had decided to murder his lover. It is said he killed her in an upper floor room, dragged her body to the basement and disposed of her in the coal furnance - but not before chopping her body up into many pieces. Tales conflict when it comes to their marital status. Some say they were married, others say this happened during their engagement. It is commonly told this happened on their wedding day, for dramatic effect.

Suite 7 is said to be the most haunted room.

Hauntings:

The most famous hauntings are by "the bride", the woman that may have been murdered there. Noises, including loud 'thumps' on the staircase, are often heard. Lights flicker. People hear screams, feel touches from unseen visitors. It has been said that items have seen being lifted and moved by an invisible force.

People have claimed that the spirit(s) are not drawn to harming people.

History:

La Boheme was built in 1912, designed by the architect Ernest W. Morehouse. At the turn of the century, this building was at the height of modern design and class. Originally the building was home to both residents (as an apartment complex) and shops. The furnace originally ran on coal, but has been converted to gas. It is still used to this day. The restaurant / B&B itself was established in 1982. The building is a provincially designated historic site.

Although the current owners claim the B&B's history is fact, I have not been able to find any concrete evidence on the violent events that may have happened in its history. There are no records at the city archives of said event. At the time of writing, I am still hunting through newspaper archives to possibly discover more of La Boheme's history.

Information Sources
Laboheme.ca, Nexhome.yp.ca, familyfuncanada.com, PSI Canada, Ghost Hunting Chronicles, cbc.ca, eatingisthehardpart 

Image Source
Laboheme.ca