Failed Theme Parks and Hostage Negotiations
About this episode
This episode explores the tragic story of Eddie Haymour and his failed attempt to create a Middle Eastern-themed mini theme park in British Columbia.
In this episode of Canada Is Boring , Rhys shares the unbelievable true story of Eddie Haymour , a Lebanese-Canadian businessman who tried to build a Middle Eastern–themed mini theme park—complete with pyramids, mini golf, restaurants, and a giant camel—on tiny Rattlesnake Island in British Columbia. After years of obstruction, permit battles, and discriminatory treatment from provincial authorities, Eddie’s life collapses: his finances are ruined, his marriage ends, his house burns down, he’s confined to a psychiatric hospital, and the government seizes his island—later ruled illegal by the courts. Pushed to the brink, Eddie's next move was impossible to see coming. For premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
More episodes of Canada is Boring
- Toronto's Mystery Tunneller
- Toronto's Dead Raccoon Vigil
- From Brexit to Alberta: How The Fringe Goes Mainstream
- The Great Locust Apocalypse of 1874
- The Sexiest Man in Winnipeg
- The Hollowing of Tim Hortons (Part 2)
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Canada is Boring podcast page.