About this episode

The episode explores the haunted history of the Dalnavert Museum in Winnipeg through the experiences of volunteer Inés Bonacossa.

Step inside the historic Dalnavert Museum in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and you may discover that history isn’t the only thing that lingers within its walls. Once the Victorian home of Sir Hugh John Macdonald, the mansion has long been the site of strange encounters reported by staff and volunteers. Museum volunteer Inés Bonacossa, shares her personal experiences with unexplained presences inside the house—including the apparition of a mysterious man believed to be connected to the Macdonald family. From the tragic story of Jack Macdonald to sightings in the attic and bedroom, the Dalnavert Museum may be one of the most haunted historic houses in Winnipeg. Join us as we explore the history, the spirits, and the lingering mysteries of this famous Manitoba haunting. Guest info: Ines Bonacossa- Collections Registrar Volunteer www.friendsofdalnavert.ca Email me your ghost story: hauntedcanadapodcast@gmail.com Support the Show: Donate:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ buymeacoffee.com/hauntedcanadapodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to Haunted Canada Podcast Social Links: Website: Haunted Canada TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@hauntedcanadapodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

People in this episode

Host: Nadine Bailey

Guest: Inés Bonacossa

Topics covered

• haunted history
• ghost stories
• Victorian homes
• unexplained phenomena
• personal experiences
• Winnipeg attractions

Keywords

• Dalnavert Museum
• ghost stories
• Winnipeg
• haunting
• Inés Bonacossa
• Sir Hugh John Macdonald
• Victorian home
• unexplained presences
• Jack Macdonald

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dalnavert Museum, Friends of Dalnavert, Haunted Canada Podcast, Edmonton Ghost Tours

Places: Winnipeg, Manitoba

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