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The Grave Talks | Haunted, Paranormal & Supernatural

Is Edmonton’s Grandest Hotel Also Its Most Haunted? | Paranormal Deep Dive

The Grave Talks | Haunted, Paranormal & Supernatural

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4.62.2K Ratings

🗓️ 8 May 2025

⏱️ 19 minutes

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Summary

On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the eerie elegance of the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald—Edmonton’s historic luxury landmark with a reputation for spectral sightings. From the chilling tale of the ghostly bellman to whispers of a sealed-off room cloaked in mystery, we explore the spine-tingling stories that make this century-old hotel a hotbed of paranormal curiosity.  

Was it the restoration that disturbed long-buried spirits? Or is the truth simply buried beneath years of lore and legend? Join us as we navigate creaking hallways, cold spots, and mysterious figures who vanish before your eyes. The ghosts may not sign the guestbook, but they’ve certainly never checked out.

Transcript

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0:00.0

Welcome to the paranormal deep dive from Real Ghost Stories Online and the Grave Talks.

0:07.1

Nestled high above the North Saskatchewan River, in the heart of Edmonton's skyline,

0:12.1

stands a grand stone sentinel, a chateau that has watched over the city for more than a century.

0:17.9

The Fairmont Hotel McDonald is known for its luxury, its elegance, and something else,

0:24.3

something unseen, something that refuses to be forgotten. When the doors first opened in

0:31.8

1915, it was a symbol of Canadian ambition and railway opulence. But behind the chandeliers and hand-carved oak panels,

0:41.0

stories began to emerge, stories of whispers in empty hallways, of footsteps echoing where no one stood,

0:48.9

of a man in an old-fashioned bell men's uniform who vanishes before he reaches your door.

0:55.6

Locals know it as the Mac.

0:58.0

Visitors know it as a luxury destination, but those who've stayed overnight or worked in its

1:03.5

shadow speak in hushed tones about certain rooms, certain corridors, and that distinct

1:09.4

creeping feeling that you are never truly alone.

1:14.0

Could it be the emotional echoes of the hotel's turbulent past,

1:17.7

or are the guests encountering something much more permanent?

1:22.7

In tonight's episode, we unravel the chilling reports,

1:26.0

the whispered warnings, and the strange phenomena

1:28.4

that surround one of Alberta's most haunted hotels. Whether it's residual energy or something

1:34.3

far more interactive, the Fairmont McDonald offers more than just turndown service. I'm Tony

1:41.4

Brewski. Let's dig in. Perched atop the bank of the North Saskatchewan River,

1:45.9

the Fairmont Hotel McDonald has long stood as a monument to Edmonton's early ambition.

1:52.0

Its stone facade and copper turrets rise like a castle from the past,

1:56.9

a reminder of a time when railway hotels were the height of luxury and status. Built by the

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