These are posted as unknown "stories you've never heard of". But, they weren't new to me. Some are very well known to anyone who reads about folklore, mysteries, paranormal, and history about Canada. Are any new to you?

The Ghost Ship of Northumberland Strait

For over 200 years, residents along New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia’s coasts have reported seeing a ghostly ship on the Northumberland Strait, its sails ablaze but drifting silently across the water.

This fiery schooner appears on the horizon only to vanish as boats attempt to reach it, leaving no trace.

Some say it was a smuggling vessel set alight to evade capture; others think it was cursed for mistreating its crew.

Whatever the origin, it’s become a classic East Coast legend.

Haunted Canadian Railways

Canada’s railways have their share of eerie stories, from ghost trains seen in remote areas to haunted stations where footsteps echo long after dark.

The most famous story is about the “Phantom Train” that supposedly appears on moonlit nights in Northern Ontario.

It’s said to be the ghost of a train that derailed long ago, a reminder of Canada’s rugged frontier days when the train was a lifeline - and sometimes, a death trap.

The Flying Canoe (La Chasse-Galerie)

One of the best-loved stories from French Canada, this legend tells of a group of voyageurs who, desperate to get home for New Year’s, make a pact with the devil.

They hop into a flying canoe to speed over the forests, only to realize the price might be more than they bargained for.

This story says a lot about Canada’s early settlers, their ties to Catholic beliefs and their love for a good thrill. You can almost picture the canoe, silhouetted against the moon, streaking through a cold winter sky. In fact i've imagined it right here...

Le Bonhomme Sept-Heures

Literally translated, it's "the good man, 7 0'clock", but this bogeyman isn't a friendly guy!

Parents would tell their kids that if they didn’t settle down by 7 p.m., the Bonhomme Sept-Heures would sneak in with his sack to carry them away.

Some versions claim he wears a dark coat and top hat, making him just that bit more creepy.

He was likely just a ploy by parents to get their kids to sleep, but he’s stuck around as a curious bit of folklore.

The Loup-Garou

In French Canadian folklore, the Loup-Garou is usually considered a victim of religious neglect. The legend says that a Catholic who fails to attend Easter confession for seven years is cursed to transform at night.

Unlike the European wolf-man, this creature typically takes the form of a massive farm animal - such as a black dog, ox or pig - and is often a passive watcher rather than a hunter.

It stalks travelers not to kill them, but to provoke them into attacking. Drawing the beast’s blood is said to be the only way to break the curse and "deliver" the human soul trapped inside.

The Wiindigo (Wendigo and other variations depending on the dialect)

Among the Algonquin-speaking tribes, the Wiindigo is a terrifying creature embodying greed and insatiable hunger.

Often described as a monstrous, emaciated figure with an insatiable appetite for human flesh, the Wiindigo roams the winter forests, preying on those who have lost their way.

But this creature isn’t just a monster; it’s a cautionary tale of selfishness and greed.

Some stories say people become Wiindigo when consumed by greed or isolation - fascinating symbolism for the struggle to maintain humanity in the harsh northern winters.

Source: Mythfolks - 12 curious Canadian folklore stories of myths, monsters and secrets you’ve never heard