THE STORY
Reported Haunting
The historic building at 1503 4th Street SW—originally a family home (1908) and later a funeral home with a crematorium (1935–1986)—is famous for its intense paranormal activity.The Boy and the Balloon: The spirit of a young boy is frequently seen near the basement furnace or chasing a blue balloon through the building.The Central Staircase Pinch: A ghost believed to be a former funeral home owner ("Frank") routinely pinches the shoulders or arms of women walking up the stairs.The Lady in White: A woman wearing a long white dress is often spotted wandering the upper rooms.Poltergeist Phenomena: Former staff and guests have reported unexplainable cold spots, flickering lights, windows opening by themselves, and items moving on their own.
Historic Calgary pub associated with apparitions, moving objects, and unexplained sounds.