In a light-hearted social media post, Statistics Canada revealed some of the spookiest-named locations across the country, including one in Alberta.
It appears that Grave Flats, Alberta, made the list. Still, commentators noted that there are quite a few more creepy-named locations in Alberta, including Dead Man's Flats and Minnewanka Landing, which, when translated from the Nakoda language, means 'the water of spirits.'
But it's not just names of places that may give people the chills. Many areas in Alberta are also rumoured to be quite spooky, especially given their history. According to a list compiled by the Alberta Motor Association (AMA), plenty of places seem to give visitors a chill and perhaps contain more than just whispers of the past.
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The buried Town of Frank: On April 29, 1903, the Frank Slide, Alberta’s deadliest avalanche, destroyed the town and killed nearly 100 residents. Survivors relocated to New Frank, and today, the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre provides insights into this tragic event.
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The sunken resort of Minnewanka Landing: Established in 1886, this former resort town lies beneath Lake Minnewanka. Visitors can take boat tours or scuba dive to explore the submerged ruins, which have been preserved since the valley was flooded in 1941.
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The ghostly windmills of Etzikom: The Canadian National Historic Windmill Centre in southeastern Alberta reminds visitors of the community's past. The town's population was nearly wiped out by the Spanish Flu in 1918, and remnants of windmills dot the prairie landscape.
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The deadly mines of Nordegg: A catastrophic explosion on October 31, 1941, killed 29 miners in Nordegg. The town was later abandoned, but the Brazeau Collieries Mine Site and Nordegg Heritage Museum now preserve its mining history.
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The highest Graveyard in Canada: Mountain Park: From 1914 to 1950, Mountain Park became deserted when the coal mine closed. A former miner restored the graveyard in 1994, now offering breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains.
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Rowley: This ghost town, with fewer than 20 residents, resembles a Depression-era movie set. It features wooden storefronts and dirt streets, with mannequins in shops providing a glimpse into the past. Rowley hosts regular events, attracting tourists to its eerie charm north of Drumheller.
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