2026 EVENTS
Campfire Stories with Haunted History BC 2026
FREE Admission. NEW DATES ADDED!
Award-winning authors and storytellers Gina Armstrong and Victoria Vancek are hitting the road! Join us as we visit all 25 Fraser Valley Regional Library branches, sharing spine-tingling tales and captivating campfire stories in a special storytelling series you won’t want to miss.
Night of Storytelling, History & Paranormal Investigation
at The Notorious Grey Fox Taps & Patio
Guests gather inside the historic building that once stood as part of the infamous BC Penitentiary, where we share stories of its past and the people who once walked its halls. After the storytelling, participants take part in a paranormal investigation to explore the lingering energy that still surrounds the site.
Saturday, 14 March 5:00pm - 8:00pm - Completed
Saturday, 28 March 5:00pm - 8:00pm - Completed
Saturday, 23 May 5:00pm - 8:00pm - Completed
Saturday, 25 July 5:00pm - 8:00pm - Completed
Saturday, 8 August 5:00pm - 8:00pm - Completed
Saturday, 22 August 5:00pm - 8:00pm - Completed
Saturday, 26 September 5:00pm - 8:00pm SOLD OUT!
Location: 319 Governors Crt, New Westminster V3L 5S5
Ghosts, Cryptids & Cursed Gold
Saturday, 17 October 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Join authors Gina Armstrong and Victoria Vancek (from Haunted History BC) along with Brian Antonson, co-author of Slumach’s Gold—the inspiration behind the TV series Dead Man's Curse! Together, they'll be sharing captivating tales of local history, cryptids, Forteana, and the paranormal in a cozy, woodsy sit-down setting. Choose a session to attend, meet fellow enthusiasts, and enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages!
Location: BCIT Woodlot 28101 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge V2W 1M1
Author talks only - Tickets $25 - 1:00pm-4:00pm
Author talks & paranormal investigation - $35 (investigation begins at 4:30pm - 6:00pm)
Email hauntedhistorybc@gmail.com to register or
DM us on Instagram @haunted_history_bc
Paranormal Investigation Night: History of Ghost Hunting
Saturday, 24 October - 5:00pm-6:30pm OR 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Choose from one of two sessions. Go to Mackin House Museum to purchase your tickets.
Join us for an eerie evening inside Mackin House, a heritage house museum! Discover the history of paranormal investigating, get hands-on with professional equipment, and witness a live investigation inside the house. A must-attend October event for history and paranormal fans—do you dare to join us? Fee $35
Location: 1116 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam, V3K 1G2
Halloween Night at the Pitt Meadows Museum
Saturday, October 31st
Step into the shadows of local history this Halloween! Join us at the Pitt Meadows Museum as staff unlock the doors for an exclusive, hands-on paranormal investigation. Do you dare uncover what the museum's past has left behind? Spots are limited to 20 seats per session, so register early before they vanish! Tickets $35
Choose from one of three sessions: 5:00pm-6:30pm, 7:00pm-8:30pm, 9:00pm-10:30pm.
Email hauntedhistorybc@gmail.com to register or
DM us on Instagram @haunted_history_bc
Location: Pitt Meadows Museum 12277 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows V3Y 2E9
First Canadian Paranormal Magazine!
First Haunted Walking Tours
B.C. sisters run first haunted walking tours around Pitt Meadows
Read article by Brandon Tucker, Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News
2026 Heritage Commission Award
Bernice Gehring History Hero Award
Haunted History BC recipient of the
2026 City of Maple Ridge Heritage Awards
Gina Armstrong and Victoria Vancek have made significant contributions to sharing Maple Ridge's local history through creative and engaging programs. Their work includes a series of historic walks and community events that combine storytelling, local history, and outdoor settings, offering accessible ways for residents of all ages to connect with the past. By introducing these types of heritage experiences to the community, they have helped broaden interest in and awareness of Maple Ridge's history.
Award Winning Authors - 2023 Heritage Commission Award
First Canadian Paranormal Magazine!
Gina Armstrong & Victoria Vancek of Haunted History BC, recognized for their project
BC Legends and Folklore - History, Heritage and Hauntings