Spooky Legends & Haunted Hotspots in Georgina

The Briars Resort – Jackson’s Point

This historic lakeside gem, originally built in the 1840s, has a haunting backstory. The Manor House’s watchtower and room 217 are said to be occupied by the ghost of a heartbroken woman who leapt from the tower after being jilted by her lover in the early 1900s Wikipedia.

Keswick’s Lake Drive South & The Rake

The stretch along Lake Drive South is notorious for paranormal activity: reports of following shadows, child spirits, strange lights—and even sightings of a horrifying “Rake” creature (hairless, walking on all fours, with alien-like eyes) Georgina Paranormal Society.

Simcoe Landing – Spirits on the Streets

At Simscoe Landing, residents report sightings of indigenous spirits, 19th-century dressed apparitions, child ghosts, and disorienting sensations, such as ringing ears that many say are tied to the land’s haunted nature Georgina Paranormal Society.

Mann Cemetery & Keswick Cemetery

These burial grounds are hotspots for eerie phenomena like whispers, lurking shadows, manipulated flashlights, and spirit voices. Visitors describe a feeling of being watched and vivid unexplained phenomena Georgina Paranormal Society.

Georgina Pioneer Village

Within this historic village—including the Noble House and old train station—investigators report energy anomalies, mist apparitions, orbs, and camera malfunctions. The setting feels especially potent during ghost walks Georgina Paranormal Society.

Georgina Civic Centre

Formerly a residence for priests and sisters, this building is associated with eerie feelings, moving objects, and shadowy sightings during investigations by Georgina Paranormal Georgina Paranormal Society.

Willow Beach & De La Salle Beach (Jackson’s Point)

Visitors report strange floating lights on the water—believed to be “water sprites”—and tall, faceless shadow figures at Willow Beach. De La Salle Beach is another hotspot known for orb anomalies, EMF energy spikes, and UFO sightings, even leading to rumors of an alien underwater launchpad near Snake Island Georgina Paranormal Society.

High Street, Sutton

Stories here include sightings of imposing, top-hatted men peering into second-story windows in the 1800s and early 1900s. The Georgina Arts Centre and former Sutton Radial Station also carry tales of spirits—particularly that of a young girl named Emma, said to haunt the Arts Centre’s restroom Georgina Paranormal Society.

Briar Hill Cemetery, Sutton

At twilight, this cemetery is alive with shadowy figures, playful ghostly silhouettes, disembodied voices, and even occasional UFO activity over the newer sections. Visitors recount encounters with a liquid-like humanoid form haunting the grounds Georgina Paranormal Society.

Pefferlaw Train Tracks

Late-night travelers have described hearing an approaching train that never arrives: the sound, the wind, but no crossing barriers. It’s dubbed the "ghost train" of Pefferlaw Road—an eerie roadside legend Georgina Paranormal Society.

St. George’s Anglican Church & Sibbald Point Cemetery

Built in 1877 in Neo-Gothic style, the churchyard and interior are said to host glowing orbs, ghostly visitors, and terrifying growls. The oldest corner of the cemetery carries a particularly chilling vibe WikipediaGeorgina Paranormal Society.