What Lurks North
Canada is vast and quiet. Or at least, that's what everyone's told.
What Lurks North explores cryptid sightings, haunted places, and forgotten folklore from the Great White North. If you love the unknown, you've found your next obsession.
Episodes
15 episodes
The Kushtaka: A Familiar Deception
Not every cry for help should be answered.Deep in the mist-covered waterways of northern Canada, stories tell of a being that can wear many faces and speak with many voices. The Kushtaka is said to lure travelers from safety, appearing a...
The Memegwesi: Hidden Folk
Some legends hide in the deep forest. Others linger among the rocks and shorelines, just beyond sight.The Memegwesi are among the most interesting beings in Anishinaabe tradition. Small, elusive people said to dwell along the rive...
Guest Ep: Exploring Alberta and Moving Province
Welcome to Alberta!It has the rocky mountains, outdoors activities galore, and more wildlife than people in a lot of areas!I'm being joined by a few special guests. We'll be exploring some of Alberta with some Would You...
The UFOs of PEI: Strange Objects Over Red Soil
Some tracks disappear into the snow. Others are swallowed by ocean wind and static on the radio, but over Prince Edward Island, something else has been appearing.Lights that don’t match any known aircraft. Objects that hold position too ...
The Mishipeshu: Guardian of the Lake Superior
Some waves shimmer in sunlight. Others hide eyes that watch without blinking.The Mishipeshu stirs beneath Lake Superior, in waters so cold they don't give up their dead.In this episode, we follow Ojibwe legends, reco...
The Waheela: Predator of the Nahanni Valley
Some tracks disappear into the snow. Others leave a sense of unease that lingers.The Waheela watches from the trees.In this episode, we trace its steps through the Nahanni Valley, explore the legends that haunt the n...
Guest Ep: Exploring Prince Edward Island
It has red sand beaches, quiet coves, and more stories than anyone has time to tell.I’m joined by a few special guests. We’ll explore Prince Edward Island through games, trivia, and conversations about its history, culture, and un...
The Flying Canoe: A Devil’s Bargain
Trapped deep in the Quebec wilderness, a group of lumberjacks yearns to be home for New Year, racing against time and the frozen night.But should they have made a deal with the devil for a Flying Canoe? In ...
The Ogopogo: Spirit of Okanagan
Ripples stretch across the glassy surface, fog curling over the lake, and a shadowy presence appears below you. It's the Ogopogo. A legendary beast that's sparked awe, fear, and fascination for generations.In this epis...
Old Smoker: The Cursed Guide
Every howl and every track through the snow is a guide for those who would otherwise be lost.Old Smoker, once a man of misdeeds, now wanders with his ghostly dog team. Condemned to make amends. Will you hear his warnin...
Guest Ep: Exploring the Yukon and Immigration
Welcome to the Yukon!It has gold rush history, the midnight sun, and more moose than people.I'm being joined by a few special guests. We'll be exploring some of the Yukon with some Would You Rather and True ...
The Thunderbird: Bringer of Storms
Lightning scars the earth. Thunder shakes the sky. Some storms are natural, but some have wings.The Thunderbird rules the skies. In this episode, we explore the legend, the importance, and the unstoppable powe...
The Qalupalik: A Frozen Lullaby
Children wander the glittering ice, drawn by song. But it’s not the little mermaid waiting beneath the Arctic waters.It's the Qalupalik. In this episode we explore its origins, haunting lullaby, and the warning no chil...