Many people have asked us about the ghosts on our Historic Burlington Ghost Walks so here is some of the history and accounts of the places we visit on the tour. The Paletta Lakefront Mansion is not on the Ghost Walk but we do private tours and investigations at the Mansionwith permission of the management. This is the eighth page from our Ghost Tourism Files.

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Paletta Mansion
Burlington, Ontario, Canada

 

"The Ghost of Dorothy"

The Burlington Estate, originally known as the old McNichol House is located on 4250 Lakeshore Road betwwen Appleby Line and Walkers Line. In 2001, the house and surrounding lake area has been transformed into a beautiful city landmark, now called Paletta Lakefront Park and Mansion. It stands on 14 acres of land once owned by Laura Secord. What's the most fascinating thing about the Mansion is it's second floor where 2 bedroom suites were combined into one to create banquet and meeting space in the new Great Room-known as the haunted room. Though the owners don't like to admit, staff, tour guides and visitors all claim the Paletta is haunted and has been for years ever since the days whne the house was known as the McNichol House.

Photo on left is a figure appearing in the upper floor window which looks very much like a child. (Photographed by Patricia Hogge-2001). Is this the ghost of the child Dorothy seen forever looking out to the lake from her once bedroom window? Find out on the Burlington Ghost Walks Tour.

Photo on left was shot at night, same upper floor window, only this time a ghostly face appears staring out (middle of window) as the curtains were opening and closing on their own.(This photo was shot by Patrick Cross with witnesses who saw a moving face and figure in the window with the window curtains closed then open again on their own. Ghost "orb" also appears beside the window). Other witnesses have claimed seeing ghost balls of light outside at night around the circular driveway front entrance.

*Special appearance of Robert Bateman-Famous WildLife Artist with Patrick Cross-Burlington Mall, November 12th, 2004. Both are strong supporters of the Paletta Mansion's Shoreacres and Wetlands parkland area for the conservation of wildlife.

(Photo on left is another night shot of the Paletta's front entrance. If you look closely, you can see a figure appear on the left in the main window what looks like a Butler staring out, again the figure was moving around at 2:00 am when no one was inside the Mansion). Today, the Paletta Mansion has a variety of elegantly, appointed rooms most with fireplaces and beautifully decorated to reflect the Victorian Theme from it's heyday as a fine meeting place.The banquet rooms can accomodate groups of 20 for breakfast meetings and dinners up to 100 guests for banquets and wedding receptions. There is also a modern elevator to the rooms upstairs should you not wish to take the stairs. The Paletta Park with Shore Acres Creek running through it is home to wetlands for bird watching, waterfont nature trails, cycle paths for bicycles and a glorious panoramic view of the lake which has formal gardens and terraces for outdoor celebrations. Tours for the Mansion at Lakeshore Road, can be booked by appointment only by contacting Jennifer Kaye or Adrian at 905-335-7600.

Burlington Ghost Walks does not walk to the Mansion on our tours since it is 2.5kms from Emma's Back Porch Restaurant-our first stop on the Ghost Walk tour.

Please call Michelle 905-630-7256 for further Ghost Walk and Private Tour Reservations.

Just plain Spooky! Join us on the Burlington Ghost Walks Historic Tour of Burlington's Most Haunted Places. You just might run into a ghost from the past. For Ghost Walk Bookings, Tickets, Dates and Information please call or email: Burlington Ghost Walks

Ghost Walks run from June 24 to November 8th rain or shine, reservations are encouraged since we get very busy starting in the Fall.

Captured! Amazing! The Ghostly image of a little girl in middle of photo believed to be Dorothy appears in the Library with a ghost cat by her foot. Photo taken on Paletta's Grand Opening Day, July of 2002 *This is the only known photo to capture the ghost of Dorothy.(photo by Patrick Cross-copyright 2002)

Photo below is of a ghost orb caught on film in the main hallway entrance, Paletta's Grand Opening Day in July of 2002.

Next photo below is of a white ghost orb caught on film travelling by the side wall of the front of the Paletta, 12:45am, July 6, 2002. Many orbs have been seen with a lot of ghost activity happening late at night including lights go on and off upstairs when no one is in the building. *Exclusive Paletta Mansion Ghost Photos by Patrick Cross-June and July 2002*

Click on the photo to see more ghost photos!

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Burlington Ghost Walks and Tours - copyright protected 2002-2008 All photos, text, research copyright Patrick Cross - paranormal researcher, Information supplied courtesy of staff and owners of Paletta Mansion. Reproduction by written permission only