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It Came From The Maritimes Podcast @icftmaritimespod.bsky.social · 1d

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.

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king's co-op bookstore @kingsbookstore.bsky.social · 2d

it's time to wear the hell out of a sweater and maybe even get a little drink on the way to the bookstore

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It Came From The Maritimes Podcast @icftmaritimespod.bsky.social · 5d

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.

It Came From The Maritimes Podcast @icftmaritimespod.bsky.social · 5d

Hopefully you’re around for a future event!

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It Came From The Maritimes Podcast @icftmaritimespod.bsky.social · 6d

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!

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This Podcast Is Based On True Events @tpibote.bsky.social · 8d

Anyone else??? 👀👀👀 You MIGHT want to check out our podcast then 👻👽

#meme #fulfillment #pyramid #tpibote #paranormalpodcast #trueparanormal #ghoststories #aliens #cryptids #paranormal #podcast

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It Came From The Maritimes Podcast @icftmaritimespod.bsky.social · 8d

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.

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It Came From The Maritimes Podcast @icftmaritimespod.bsky.social · 12d

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?

It Came From The Maritimes Podcast @icftmaritimespod.bsky.social · 12d

That’s such a fun movie! There are so many stories of people thinking rabbits were witches familiars or even the witches in disguise in the Maritimes!

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It Came From The Maritimes Podcast @icftmaritimespod.bsky.social · 15d

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.

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This Podcast Is Based On True Events @tpibote.bsky.social · 16d

Happy International Podcast Day! 🎙
Can we interest you in checking us out whenever you listen to podcasts???👂
We like to tell allegedly TRUE paranormal stories and end each episode off with a REAL wholesome tale to finish on a lighter note! 😁
Happy (and scary) listening! 👻

#InternationalPodcastDay

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It Came From The Maritimes Podcast @icftmaritimespod.bsky.social · 16d

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.

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Acadia After Dark @acadiaafterdark.bsky.social · 22d

Good morning Hikers,

If you are looking for a way to pass the time today, the Acadia After Dark one year anniversary special is up for your listening pleasure. Over an hour of true stories of horror and the unexplained from the Maine woods.

youtu.be/MX19FhTQO28

Acadia After Dark Podcast 1 Year Anniversary Special

YouTube video by Acadia After Dark

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It Came From The Maritimes Podcast @icftmaritimespod.bsky.social · 22d

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!

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Rowan & Pine Folklore Podcast @rowanpinepodcast.bsky.social · 27d

Super proud of our #SeaTember release- an episode all about #Selkies with resident sea #folklore experts @icftmaritimespod.bsky.social

Link in our bio to listen 🌊🌊🌊

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It Came From The Maritimes Podcast @icftmaritimespod.bsky.social · 29d

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.

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It Came From The Maritimes Podcast @icftmaritimespod.bsky.social · Sep 10

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.

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It Came From The Maritimes Podcast @icftmaritimespod.bsky.social · Sep 5

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!

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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · Sep 3

Picked up "The Mystery of the Mary Celeste" yesterday for the Nova Scotia game dev archive. This game wasn't developed here, however I keep an adjacent collection of games that are based on local topics or involve the province in some way. The Mary Celeste was built Spencer's Island in 1861.

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It Came From The Maritimes Podcast @icftmaritimespod.bsky.social · Sep 3

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!

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It Came From The Maritimes Podcast @icftmaritimespod.bsky.social · Sep 1

Thank you so much for listening!

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It Came From The Maritimes Podcast @icftmaritimespod.bsky.social · Aug 27

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.

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It Came From The Maritimes Podcast @icftmaritimespod.bsky.social · Aug 20

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?

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It Came From The Maritimes Podcast @icftmaritimespod.bsky.social · Aug 19

We know we love all things mysterious in the Maritimes!

It Came From The Maritimes Podcast @icftmaritimespod.bsky.social · Aug 19

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!

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