Spooky locations in Toronto

Spooky locations in Toronto abound. While there are way too many to possibly cover in one post here's a start:

• The abandoned Linseed Oil Factory at Dundas and Roncesvalles
• The Old Don Jail
• The deserted houses near Keele and Bloor
• The bridge at Old Finch and Morningside

Each of these locations just feels creepy, even if they're not all rumoured to be haunted.

The abandoned Linseed Oil Factory at Dundas and Roncesvalles

Hop the wall to get a nearer look at an eerie former industrial landmark that's also covered head to toe by some impressive graffiti. Although not known for being haunted, this is still one damn spooky place, especially at night.

The Old Don Jail at Broadview and Gerrard

The air at the jail these days isn't so gloomy (especially now, as it's undergoing a massive restoration), but this is one place where's there's no denying several people have died. My recommendation would be to go in the wee hours of the dawn when it's smooth and quiet. It's probably also not worth taking an unauthorized peek here -unless you need to extend your stay if you're caught.

The deserted houses near Keele and Bloor

These houses blend in with the balance of the street and the front yards aren't anything special. But wander to the backyards and that's when things get a little creepy. Not just is there some wild vegetation, but I always run to see strange noises here. There's also a random car parked in one of the driveways (begging for an odd explanation). Here you get that unexplainable feeling that something or individual is leaving to start out at you.

The span by Old Finch and Morningside

This is likely the spookiest spot on the whole list. Stories that a new girl jumped or was pushed off this bridge on her birthday have endured for decades. Apparently she appears if you sing happy birthday. There are also paths through the surrounding forest that are equally creepy, and an old church and cemetery around the recession that just adds to the atmosphere. This one is definitely worth the trigger for those planning their own personal Blair Witch experience.

For more on spooky Toronto, see last year's post on Haunted Abandonments.