Haunted Vancouver: The 7 Ghosts of Hycroft Mansion

Hycroft Mansion, located in the upper class neighbourhood of Shaughnessy, is a 20,000 square foot home. It’s also a place with a history of well documented paranormal activity. Unlike the other supposedly haunted Vancouver attractions, Hycroft Mansion is home to seven ghosts that love to peruse the halls of this 30 room abode.

The home is known for its many secret panels. These panels are believed to be used by the family to store their valuable heirlooms.

Hycroft Mansion was built for a politician and war hero General Alexander Duncan McRae in the early 1900′s and the house was routinely the host to many high society parties. Numerous sightings of an elderly man dressed in a World War I uniform have been reported over the years, this is believed to be the spirit of General McRae. Another ghostly figure is that of a lady, who is said to be the wife of the General.

The remaining ghosts are believed to be from World War II. During World War II, this mansion was used as a veteran’s hospital. Apparitions of three veterans have been seen, in addition a ghostly figure, which is believed to be the head nurse. The final apparition is known simply as the “crying man” as sounds of a crying man have been heard by many people in one of the lower floor rooms.

The ghosts that reside at Hycroft Mansion seem to only appear when film crews are shooting on location, especially shows that focus on paranormal activity such as the X-Files. The paranormal activity stops when parties or receptions are held at the mansion as the ghosts are probably to be busy getting there groove on.

Today, the Hycroft Mansion is owned by the University Women’s Club of Vancouver.