Haunted Hotels in British Columbia

The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver opened in 1939, designed by architects John S. Archibald and John Schofield specifically for the royal visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother). This grand railway hotel quickly became one of Vancouver's most recognizable landmarks, and over the decades has earned distinction as one of the city's better-known haunted locations. The hotel's spectral resident has become so beloved that management has embraced rather than hidden her presence. The ...

The Fairmont Empress opened in 1908 as the first hotel built in Victoria, British Columbia, and was designated a National Historic Site of Canada. Designed by the renowned architect Francis Rattenbury, this charming hotel overlooking the harbor welcomed world leaders, royalty, and showbiz elite throughout its history. The hotel underwent two major expansions, first in 1910-1912 and again in 1928, cementing its status as one of Canada's grand railway hotels. Yet behind its elegant Victorian facad...

Built in 1911 and designed by architect Charles Elwood Watkins, the James Bay Inn holds the distinction of being the third oldest hotel in Victoria, British Columbia. Located at 270 Government Street, this historic property previously operated as St. Mary's Priory before its conversion to a hotel. While it may not possess the grand scale of the Fairmont Empress down the street, the James Bay Inn harbors one of Canada's most famous artistic spirits—and she is decidedly unhappy about recent renova...