Eildon Hall
Sibbald Point Provincial Park
Jackson's Point, Ont.
September 5, 2025
Please note that this location is located inside a provincial park. Permission to be on the property must be obtained by park staff. This included, but not limited to a camping permit or daily vehicle pass. Site hours vary during the summer months and the location is closed during the winter. DO NOT TRESPASS!
History
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The first cabin on the land was built in 1830 by William Kingdom Rains. Born in 1789, Rains entered the Royal Military College at the age of 14. By age 16 he was second lieutenant in the Royal Regiment of Artillery. He spent the early years of the 1800s serving, until retiring in 1817. In 1828, Rains had returned to England and was having marital troubles. Since divorce was not permitted at the time, the two decided to do a legal separation. While is first wife was left to take care of their six children, Rains has begun another relationship with a much younger woman – a woman whose father had entrusted Rains to care for upon his death. In June 1830, Rains, his new wife and child, and her younger sister embarked on a journey to Canada to begin a new life. They took up land on Lake Simcoe, where he built a two-story house that he aptly named “Penrains”. Rains, his wife and her sister had an unconventional relationship – He fathered children with both woman, who both remained loyal to him. Their domestic situation was the subject of gossip and conjecture from prominent individuals. William Kingdom Rains would pass away on October 19, 1874.
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William Kingdom Rains
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In 1835, Susan Mein Sibbald had arrived in the area. She had come over to Canada on the rumor that two of her sons were living in a tavern in Orillia, and being the conservative woman she was, wanted to make sure her sons were not ruining the family’s reputation and living in a respectable place. Upon her arrival, she was relieved to find her sons living in a pleasant inn, learning the ways of agriculture. Since she was in the area, she decided to look for land. Coming across Penrains, she was informed that William Kingdom Rains was selling it so he could move north to start his own settlement. She purchased the cabin and its 500 acres of land from Rains. After her purchase she returned to Scotland to share the good news with her husband, only to find out that he had died while she was away.
Susan Mein was born on November 29, 1783. She would marry Lt. Col. William Sibbald in December 1807. William Sibblad was born on January 11, 1771 and died on December 12, 1835. Together they had eleven children. All by two made it to adulthood – a daughter died at the before the age of two, while a son died at the age of 16.
Susan Mein was born on November 29, 1783. She would marry Lt. Col. William Sibbald in December 1807. William Sibblad was born on January 11, 1771 and died on December 12, 1835. Together they had eleven children. All by two made it to adulthood – a daughter died at the before the age of two, while a son died at the age of 16.
Susan Mein Sibbald
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Susan Mein Sibbald in her older years.
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With the death of her husband, Susan packed up her belongings and returned to Lake Simcoe with her younger children in 1836. They moved into the log cabin, which she aptly named “Eildon Hall” after her family home in Scotland. Throughout the years the cabin was expanded and transformed into an extensive rural manor.
Susan would spend the rest of her life as an independent widow, maintaining an active social life and travelling regularly to Toronto to visit her friends. Susan would pass away on July 8, 1866.
Upon her death, the house would be passed down to her son – Capt. Thomas Sibbald. Since he was the oldest living son, he inherited the house, but had moved into Eildon Hall in 1856. Thomas Sibblad was born on September 21, 1810. He married Mary Martyn on July 9, 1845. Mary was born on February 9, 1814 and died on June 30, 1892. Together they had seven children, all whom survived into adulthood. Thomas Sibbald died on March 14, 1890 from pneumonia.
Susan would spend the rest of her life as an independent widow, maintaining an active social life and travelling regularly to Toronto to visit her friends. Susan would pass away on July 8, 1866.
Upon her death, the house would be passed down to her son – Capt. Thomas Sibbald. Since he was the oldest living son, he inherited the house, but had moved into Eildon Hall in 1856. Thomas Sibblad was born on September 21, 1810. He married Mary Martyn on July 9, 1845. Mary was born on February 9, 1814 and died on June 30, 1892. Together they had seven children, all whom survived into adulthood. Thomas Sibbald died on March 14, 1890 from pneumonia.
William Martyn Sibbald
The next one to inherit the house was their son, William Martyn Sibbald. William was born on September 17, 1849. He married Elizabeth Emily “Bessie” Pearman on November 12, 1878. Bessie Pearman was born on April 5, 1853 and died on January 26, 1930. Together they had six children, with only three surviving into adulthood. William Martyn Sibbald died on March 28, 1944 from bronchitis.
The last Sibbald to have ownership of the home was Hugh Martyn Sibbald. Born on December 8, 1886 to William Martyn Sibbald and Bessie Pearman. He would marry Florence Lily Baker. Florence Baker was born on October 15, 1885 and died on February 26,1951. Her cause of death is listed as a heart attack, which apparently happened suddenly while she was staying at The Empress Hotel in British Columbia. They had no children. Hugh Martyn Sibbald died on April 19, 1976, with a cause of death listed as coronary thrombosis.
The Sibbald family sold the house and the property in 1951 to the County of York. It was then opened as a County Park until 1956. At this time the property was the handed over to the Province of Ontario. It was renamed Sibbald Point Provincial Park in 1957, in honor of the family that had called it home for many years. Over the years, the house was renovated and reduced in size, and opened to the public as the Sibbald Memorial Museum. Today it is now Eildon Hall, and is still open to visitors of the park.
The last Sibbald to have ownership of the home was Hugh Martyn Sibbald. Born on December 8, 1886 to William Martyn Sibbald and Bessie Pearman. He would marry Florence Lily Baker. Florence Baker was born on October 15, 1885 and died on February 26,1951. Her cause of death is listed as a heart attack, which apparently happened suddenly while she was staying at The Empress Hotel in British Columbia. They had no children. Hugh Martyn Sibbald died on April 19, 1976, with a cause of death listed as coronary thrombosis.
The Sibbald family sold the house and the property in 1951 to the County of York. It was then opened as a County Park until 1956. At this time the property was the handed over to the Province of Ontario. It was renamed Sibbald Point Provincial Park in 1957, in honor of the family that had called it home for many years. Over the years, the house was renovated and reduced in size, and opened to the public as the Sibbald Memorial Museum. Today it is now Eildon Hall, and is still open to visitors of the park.
Rachel's Experience
Initial Thoughts
Upon arriving at Eildon Hall, I was immediately struck by its beauty and presence. Nestled within Sibbald Point Provincial Park, the house itself seemed to emerge out of the landscape, commanding both admiration and curiosity. There was a subtle yet undeniable air of mystery surrounding it, as if the walls themselves held stories they were eager to share. Stepping inside for the first time was a breathtaking experience—the location was curated with care, its displays thoughtfully arranged and evocative of the history within. Yet, beneath the surface beauty, there lingered an energy that hinted at unseen occupants, a quiet presence that accompanied us through each hallway and room.
Investigation Thoughts
The investigation itself proved to be both engaging and enlightening. We experienced numerous moments of intelligent communication through various methods, including the ghost box, Estes method, and spirit talker. Each interaction seemed purposeful, as if the location itself was eager to make its voice heard. Other pieces of equipment responded directly to questions, further validating the activity taking place. Our host, Laura, guided the process skillfully and received compelling responses to her inquiries, lending even more weight to the experiences of the night. It became evident that Eildon Hall was not just active—it wanted to share its feelings and memories, guiding us toward a deeper understanding of the spirits within. What unfolded was both entertaining and profoundly eye-opening.
Final Thoughts
So, is Eildon Hall haunted? Without question—yes. But what resides there are not restless ghosts; they are spirits. These former occupants, deeply connected to the home they once loved, appear to come and go, still invested in its care and preservation. They seem to check in to ensure their stories are remembered and that their presence is respected, voicing concerns when needed. Even the first owner of the land continues to linger, keeping watch to make sure his legacy does not fade into obscurity. Eildon Hall is not merely a historic building—it is a living, breathing vessel of memory, imbued with the presence of those who refuse to let their voices be silenced.
Upon arriving at Eildon Hall, I was immediately struck by its beauty and presence. Nestled within Sibbald Point Provincial Park, the house itself seemed to emerge out of the landscape, commanding both admiration and curiosity. There was a subtle yet undeniable air of mystery surrounding it, as if the walls themselves held stories they were eager to share. Stepping inside for the first time was a breathtaking experience—the location was curated with care, its displays thoughtfully arranged and evocative of the history within. Yet, beneath the surface beauty, there lingered an energy that hinted at unseen occupants, a quiet presence that accompanied us through each hallway and room.
Investigation Thoughts
The investigation itself proved to be both engaging and enlightening. We experienced numerous moments of intelligent communication through various methods, including the ghost box, Estes method, and spirit talker. Each interaction seemed purposeful, as if the location itself was eager to make its voice heard. Other pieces of equipment responded directly to questions, further validating the activity taking place. Our host, Laura, guided the process skillfully and received compelling responses to her inquiries, lending even more weight to the experiences of the night. It became evident that Eildon Hall was not just active—it wanted to share its feelings and memories, guiding us toward a deeper understanding of the spirits within. What unfolded was both entertaining and profoundly eye-opening.
Final Thoughts
So, is Eildon Hall haunted? Without question—yes. But what resides there are not restless ghosts; they are spirits. These former occupants, deeply connected to the home they once loved, appear to come and go, still invested in its care and preservation. They seem to check in to ensure their stories are remembered and that their presence is respected, voicing concerns when needed. Even the first owner of the land continues to linger, keeping watch to make sure his legacy does not fade into obscurity. Eildon Hall is not merely a historic building—it is a living, breathing vessel of memory, imbued with the presence of those who refuse to let their voices be silenced.
Paula's Experience
Our investigation at the historic Eildon Hall Museum yielded a series of intriguing and unexplained events. Early in the evening, the SLS camera detected two distinct human-shaped figures in the room. Moments later, the camera abruptly lost power despite being fully charged at the start of the session.
In the Drawing Room, the bell we had placed near a chair was repeatedly triggered throughout the night. The activity seemed to focus on that particular chair, as if something or someone was interacting with it. A music box positioned to face the chair also activated several times, adding to the atmosphere and suggesting a potential intelligent presence.
In the adjoining parlor and kitchen area, both the light strand and the cat ball sensor were set off on several occasions. While conducting an Estes Method session, the name “William” was clearly heard. Subsequent responses from our equipment indicated that this may have referred to William, known to be the last recorded owner of the property.
A particularly personal moment occurred when my own name was mentioned during the session. I felt that it was my late mother and soon after heard the date “September 4th” come through — the very date I last saw her. The investigation coincided with the twenty-fifth anniversary of her passing, and each time I spoke about this connection, both the bell and the lights responded in unison.
Further names emerged during the investigation. The name “Susan” was confirmed through the repeated activation of the bell and the setting ball’s lights, as if acknowledging her presence. When questions about “Hue” were raised, the EMF meters began spiking, and several other devices reacted simultaneously, indicating heightened energy during that part of the session.
One of the most striking moments came when we attempted to communicate with Peter, the museum’s former caretaker who passed away last year. As soon as we began asking questions directed to Peter, the bell would frequently ring, appearing to answer in response to our inquiries.
The night at Eildon Hall Museum was marked by a series of compelling events that suggested intelligent interaction with unseen presences. The combination of device activations, personal connections, and consistent responses to names and questions made this investigation both memorable and thought-provoking.
In the Drawing Room, the bell we had placed near a chair was repeatedly triggered throughout the night. The activity seemed to focus on that particular chair, as if something or someone was interacting with it. A music box positioned to face the chair also activated several times, adding to the atmosphere and suggesting a potential intelligent presence.
In the adjoining parlor and kitchen area, both the light strand and the cat ball sensor were set off on several occasions. While conducting an Estes Method session, the name “William” was clearly heard. Subsequent responses from our equipment indicated that this may have referred to William, known to be the last recorded owner of the property.
A particularly personal moment occurred when my own name was mentioned during the session. I felt that it was my late mother and soon after heard the date “September 4th” come through — the very date I last saw her. The investigation coincided with the twenty-fifth anniversary of her passing, and each time I spoke about this connection, both the bell and the lights responded in unison.
Further names emerged during the investigation. The name “Susan” was confirmed through the repeated activation of the bell and the setting ball’s lights, as if acknowledging her presence. When questions about “Hue” were raised, the EMF meters began spiking, and several other devices reacted simultaneously, indicating heightened energy during that part of the session.
One of the most striking moments came when we attempted to communicate with Peter, the museum’s former caretaker who passed away last year. As soon as we began asking questions directed to Peter, the bell would frequently ring, appearing to answer in response to our inquiries.
The night at Eildon Hall Museum was marked by a series of compelling events that suggested intelligent interaction with unseen presences. The combination of device activations, personal connections, and consistent responses to names and questions made this investigation both memorable and thought-provoking.
Kaz's Experience
Such a majestic building, nestled in the heart of a provincial park; surrounded by trees and nature. The moment we walked in, the energy was palpable, as if the entire family was there waiting to feel us out.
Laura, who is a tour guide and park ranger, showed us around the house and was very knowledgeable about its history.
From the very beginning, we had activity starting with noises and footsteps coming from the front gallery room. We immediately started setting up equipment and trying to debunk the sounds, but to no avail. We had activity in the large sitting room area, with (who we believed to be) the original owner (insert her name here haha again) her portrait hangs about a chair and she seemed to be able to communicate via the bell. Suddenly the music box sprang to life and was picking up something in the direction of the same portrait. We did decide to change the batteries (which were brand new) to see if they were maybe the cause of the activity, and while it stopped going off it did occasionally activate through out the rest of the night.
We had excellent EMF responses up in the bedroom with the door to an attic space. Laura told us a fable about the room, saying there were some interesting things supposedly found in the walls. So, we started a necro session and right away a male voice began communicating with us. He answered our questions and debunked the story. We were unable to determine the source of the high EMF readings, despite our efforts.
Back downstairs, Rachel did an Estes session in the portrait room and the bell and cat ball activated on a few occasions. We also captured a very creepy cackle followed immediately by the cat ball activating. I (Kaz) then did an Estes session in the thrown room (call it that because of the thrown-type chairs). During the session both the bell REM pod and my rem pod activated simultaneously.
Such a great place. Would love to go back and do some more investigating!
Laura, who is a tour guide and park ranger, showed us around the house and was very knowledgeable about its history.
From the very beginning, we had activity starting with noises and footsteps coming from the front gallery room. We immediately started setting up equipment and trying to debunk the sounds, but to no avail. We had activity in the large sitting room area, with (who we believed to be) the original owner (insert her name here haha again) her portrait hangs about a chair and she seemed to be able to communicate via the bell. Suddenly the music box sprang to life and was picking up something in the direction of the same portrait. We did decide to change the batteries (which were brand new) to see if they were maybe the cause of the activity, and while it stopped going off it did occasionally activate through out the rest of the night.
We had excellent EMF responses up in the bedroom with the door to an attic space. Laura told us a fable about the room, saying there were some interesting things supposedly found in the walls. So, we started a necro session and right away a male voice began communicating with us. He answered our questions and debunked the story. We were unable to determine the source of the high EMF readings, despite our efforts.
Back downstairs, Rachel did an Estes session in the portrait room and the bell and cat ball activated on a few occasions. We also captured a very creepy cackle followed immediately by the cat ball activating. I (Kaz) then did an Estes session in the thrown room (call it that because of the thrown-type chairs). During the session both the bell REM pod and my rem pod activated simultaneously.
Such a great place. Would love to go back and do some more investigating!
Cathy's Experience
Eildon hall. At the beginning you could feel an energy when you first walked in the museum. To me it was more like a female presence watching to see what we were doing there. There were two main rooms weren’t felt had the majority of energy. in the fireplace room you could feel a strong woman’s presence. That of Susan Sibbald. ? We started with SLS camera there and I had placed the bell on the one chair to the left of the fireplace. I also placed a spirit ball and the music box on the mantle. The bell went off as I was asking if Susan was present in the room with us. That’s when Rachel came in with the SLS camera and caught a figure in the chair. The next thing to go off was the music box. It kept going off until it was struggling to work. Rachel had just put new batteries in it and it was completely drained. A new battery was out in and the music box was put back on the right side of the mantle. Funny enough it didn’t go back off again in the room. The spirit ball however went off a few times as we asked about Susan and her two of her sons’ games through. James and Thomas. The bell and spirit ball would go off after asking questions. It was also in this room we heard a distinct scream through the Necrophonic app and the same time the spirit ball lit up. That was awesome. In the room with the desk. I can’t remember the name of the rooms. You could very much feel a male presence. Was very much a presence of authority yet calm. As we asked more questions about the Sibbald family the other bell with the lights began going off that was situated on the desk. Then the caretaker who sadly passed also came through. He has a very controlling demeanour and angry. Angry when we asked if he got upset when things were moved around. Laura our guide was able to confirm who he was and when she did. The bell went off and Kaz who was doing the Estes method also made reference to him.
He had just passed away too. This was humbling to Laura
When Rachel was doing the Estes method. A precious message came through for our own team member Paula. That is her story to tell
Oh, and at the end when we were talking, we could hear footsteps walking above us.
I think there is more to this place.
He had just passed away too. This was humbling to Laura
When Rachel was doing the Estes method. A precious message came through for our own team member Paula. That is her story to tell
Oh, and at the end when we were talking, we could hear footsteps walking above us.
I think there is more to this place.
Spirit Talker Words
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THEY DID SPELLS
MARTHA VORTEX HAPPY SLICED MR. TAYLOR SHE’S COMING I’M IN MY FORTIES I’M ANGRY PIANO HEAR ME RALPH HE’S WATCHING YOU OVER THERE ONE MAN HERE BATHROOM NICE TO MEET YOU SITTING WHAT HAPPENED TO ME I HAVE REGRETS COLTON IT HAPPENED HERE 1 LIGHT STEWART KEY STAY AND TALK HEAR ME YOU’RE TOO MUCH FOR ME THE CHILDREN ARE PLAYING CAIN I’M ATTACHED PLEASE DON’T STOP I WANDER THESE GROUNDS INFERIOR HE’S COMING I DID BAD THINGS I SHOULDN’T BE DEAD ANSWER DAD I’M GLAD YOU’RE HERE MY DEATH WAS BRUTAL WE’RE NOT BAD NEGATIVE WHO ARE YOU? |
TRAGEDY
JOSEPH I MOVE THINGS I‘M GLAD YOU’RE HERE ETHEL WHAT’S THAT DEVICE I’VE BEEN HERE 50 YEARS DARKNESS A GOOD SPIRIT LOVE NO I CAN’T BROKEN BARON BELITTLING I GUESS YOU HAVE QUESTIONS NICE TO MEET YOU CONSTANCE OTHERS ARE SCARED THERE’S BAD HERE I’M FROM THE 1700S OBJECT LOVER ANN WE’RE FAMILY SINISTER STROKE KETTLE VILLAGE GRANDMA FAMILY CLARK HEAR ME SCULPTURE DARKNESS BLACK DEATH EIGHT I WAS SICK HORSESHOE ANDERSON ARE YOU FRIGHTENED WE LOVE COMMUNICATING HELP US GROWL |
MORTUARY
JOY BELIEF DESOLATION HOPEFULNESS OLIVER SALT MY NAME IS ROSE MY HAPPY PLACE THOMAS MANY HAPPY MEMORIES PHONE MARY HI REVULSON I KNOW YOU WEAKNESS WE ARE WATCHING YOU YOU’RE AWARE OF ME CALM IT WAS ME MY NAME IS IRENE PAINFUL SMELL LET PEOPLE KNOW COMPASSION BEWARE OF THE WOMAN I ENJOYED IT REAL FOURTEEN 1850 WE DON’T MEAN HARM VENGEANCE RELATION |