It Came From The Maritimes Podcast
banner
icftmaritimespod.bsky.social
It Came From The Maritimes Podcast
@icftmaritimespod.bsky.social
Evan & Chelsea
Two Nova Scotian’s sharing Atlantic Canada folklore on a weekly podcast.
We love local legends & ghost stories!
On Westchester mountain in rural Nova Scotia, a spirit was known to roam the old roam after his untimely end.

Who was this unfortunate soul and what happened to cause his spirit to linger?

Listen to our newest Maritime Mini to hear his story!
November 19, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Nova Scotia’s harrowing history of pirate encounters dates back to the 18th century.

Did you know that Halifax was the site of the last major piracy trial in Nova Scotia?

Join us today to hear Evan share the shocking story of the mutineers of the Saladin and their unsettled spirits.
November 12, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Nova Scotia has an impressive maritime history due to its coastal location.

Did you know that back in the day, pirates frequented its windswept shores?

Join us on Wednesday to hear Evan dive into a fascinating story of mutiny on the high seas!
November 10, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Lunenburg is a must visit destination in Nova Scotia, in large part due to its historic charm.

Join us today to hear Chelsea share the history being the iconic Lunenburg Bump and the spooky folklore associated with it.
November 5, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Happy Halloween! 🎃

How are you celebrating Samhain this year?

Evan is expecting lots of trick or treaters and Chelsea has a Halloween adventure planned (depending on the rain!)

(Who else had these leaf bags back in the day? 👻)
October 31, 2025 at 9:33 AM
The Algonquin Resort has stood proudly in St. Andrew’s by the Sea, New Brunswick for over a century.

Buildings with this much history are bound to be haunted, and this one is no exception.

Join us today to hear Chelsea share the stories of the spirits of the iconic Algonquin Hotel.
October 29, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Newfoundland is a province in Atlantic Canada known for its coastal beauty and rich folklore.

Did you know it’s home to at least two different sets of paranormal footprints whose origins are still marvelled at today?
October 22, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Nova Scotia has an incredible variety of bird species that makes it a bird watcher’s paradise, but did you know each bird has lore and legends about it?

Join us today to hear Evan share the surprisingly spooky folktales about two important local bird species.
October 15, 2025 at 8:48 AM
A lot of our episodes have a spooky flare, but we decided to round up a list of our scariest episodes for those of you who want a thrill this spooky season!

Have you listened to any of these yet?

If not, load them on your preferred podcast platform and get ready to feel that October chill.
October 11, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Evan and Chelsea are braving one of Nova Scotia’s most famous October haunts to set up a booth at the Bluenose Ghosts Festival on October 18th!

We’ll be there from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm on October 18th handing out stickers and zines and chatting about folklore with anyone who dares drop by our table!
October 10, 2025 at 8:33 AM
A now abandoned house stands in rural Nova Scotia. Those who have tried to turn it into a happy home have been unable to because of the darkness lurking within.

Join us today to hear the sinister story of the Devil’s Roadhouse.
October 8, 2025 at 10:17 AM
We love collecting books written by local authors, and this one by Clary Croft was quite the find from @thatswhatsheread_hfx

This book is full of stories of witches in the Maritimes and is rich with witch related folklore.

Have you listened to our episode on Witches of Nova Scotia yet?
October 4, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Witches have been persecuted for centuries, but many don’t realize that Salem wasn’t the only North American location affected when the witch hysteria traveled across the Atlantic Ocean.

Maritime folklore is full of stories of witches in Nova Scotia, and today we are going to share them with you.
October 1, 2025 at 9:16 AM
October is just around the corner and the veil thins as Samhain approaches. What a perfect time of year to delve into our long awaited episode on witches!

Join us Wednesday to hear Chelsea share stories of witch folklore in Nova Scotia.
September 30, 2025 at 12:05 AM
On Cobequid Road near Sackville, Nova Scotia, there sits a railway crossing haunted by the spirit of a young woman.

Join us today to hear Evan share the story of the Cobequid Railway Crossing Ghost.

Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube & more!
September 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
The Angus L. Macdonald Bridge (the “old bridge” to longtime Nova Scotians) has connected Dartmouth & Halifax since 1955.

It is the third bridge built on that very spot, and legend has it the previous two fell because of a curse.

Join us today to hear the tale of the Curse of the Macdonald Bridge.
September 17, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Just off the southern tip of Nova Scotia is a stoney island with a sinister history.

Join us today to hear Chelsea share to mystery of this island in today’s Maritime Mini.
September 10, 2025 at 8:15 AM
We’ll be at the Uniacke Estate Museum from 10 am-2 pm on Sunday September 14th handing out stickers and zines and hearing your spooky encounters (if you’re brave enough to share 👻)

Hope to see you there!
September 5, 2025 at 1:40 PM
We decided to plan a spooky road trip itinerary for you for the stunning South Shore of Nova Scotia so you can take advantage of all the fall fun to be had leading up to spooky season!

Buckle up your seatbelt and join us on the Fishermen’s Memorial Highway!
September 3, 2025 at 5:41 PM
A train related tragedy took place in Prince Edward Island in 1932, and since then a ghostly presence has been sensed on the tracks.

Join us today to hear Evan share the terrifying tale of the Deblois Ghost Train.
August 27, 2025 at 8:18 AM
The mystery of the Mary Celeste, a ship with a sinister story built in Nova Scotia in the 1860s, is a prolific tale known across the world.

What curious circumstances did the shipmates of the vessel encounter, and what are the theories behind the still unsolved case?
August 20, 2025 at 9:02 AM
We know we love all things mysterious in the Maritimes!
August 19, 2025 at 9:58 AM
We wanted to re-introduce ourselves! We have a new episode dropping tomorrow on a famous maritime mystery!

Find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube!
August 19, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Halifax, Nova Scotia is a bustling area developing more and more each month. Did you know that off of Joseph Howe Dr there was once a lush green space which was the site of the first zoo in North America?

Join us today to hear Chelsea share the story of the Halifax Zoological Gardens.
August 13, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Atlantic Canada is no stranger to tales of the wee folk, so we decided to revisit one of our popular topics from last summer and share more stories of these magical beings!

Today, Chelsea shares three stories of the fairies of Prince Edward Island.
August 6, 2025 at 10:03 AM