OLD HALLOWS' WISH 2 | The Path Continues | A Hamilton Halloween Documentary 2026

Welcome back to the path. In Volume II of Old Hallows' Wish, we go deeper into the machine—exploring the darker histories, architectural layers, forgotten Victorian neighborhoods, and resting places of early pioneers across Hamilton, Ontario. From the steam-pumping heart of Woodward Avenue to the shadowed steps of Queen Street, the buried streets of downtown, and the sacred soil of Christ's Church Cathedral, this journey uncovers the ghosts that still keep watch over our city. Featured Locations & Archives (In Order of Appearance): The Waterworks: Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology (Woodward Avenue) — Special thanks to Hamilton Civic Museums. The Scottish Rite Club: Scottish Rite Club, Freemasons of Hamilton, and the Grand Lodge of Ontario. Special thanks to the security personnel and members for gate access and yard entry. The Expropriated Downtown Block: Jackson Square, Hamilton Farmers' Market, and Hamilton Public Library (Central Branch / Local History & Archives Department). Special thanks to Jackson Square management/security and the HPL Local History & Archives team. Archival Footage: Excerpts from Portrait of a City (1946), courtesy of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce. Christ's Church Cathedral: 252 James Street North, Hamilton. Behind the Scenes & Special Collaborators: Christ's Church Cathedral Team: Karen Carolan-Evans (Cathedral & Parish Coordinator / Admin Assistant to the Dean) for permissions and support. Doug for guiding outreach and escorting production. Sandy Darling for invaluable historical guidance and structural knowledge. John at the sanctuary, the door greeters for their heartfelt welcome, the organist, and the guide who detailed the Dundas carvings. Music & Audio: Live organ performances recorded on-site courtesy of the Christ's Church Cathedral Organist. Additional score via the YouTube Music Library. Production: Director, Writer, Narrator, Videographer, Editor, and Producer: Alan Laferriere (LEMA) #HamiltonHistory #LocalHistory #Documentary #OldHallowsWish #HamiltonOntario #IndustrialHistory #GhostStories #HeritagePreservation #LEMA