Uploaded September 2018 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago
In this episode of "The Hawryszko files" (THF) Andy and Ben investigate the The Brockamour Manor B&B, located at Niagara on the lake in Ontario Canada.
The War of 1812 is the catalyst for many a ghost story, making Niagara-on-the-Lake the most haunted town in Canada. Visitors from all over the world trek all over Niagara visiting each haunted attraction. Here's the famous story of a Niagara-on-the-Lake ghostly phenomenon known affectionately by the locals as 'Sobbing Sophia'.
The famous General Isaac Brock and Lady Sophia Shaw fell in love the minute they first met. However, their love affair had to be kept secret as Sophia’s parents did not approve of the courtship. Sophia’s father did not approve of Brock even though he was an important man in Upper Canada because he wasn’t born of nobility and he didn’t come from money. Undaunted and completely devoted to one another they continued to see one another and planned to wed.
On October 13th, 1812, the sounds of cannon fire came from Queenston Heights where American soldiers had invaded what was known then as Upper Canada. Isaac Brock jumped on his horse, stopping briefly to say good-by to Sophia. It was the last time she would see him alive.
A skilled American Marksman stepped forward unseen from the bushes 50 yards away and shot Sir Isaac Brock in the chest ending his life. His men retrieved the body, stained with blood across his bright red coat and sash given to him by famous native rebel Tecumseh.
Sophia never married nor did the people in town see Sophia again for those few final years. Instead they would hear her cries from the second floor of her home. This is how she came to be known as ‘Sobbing Sophia’, and a few years later of broken heart. The sobs did not cease and reports continue of woman crying along Queen Street in Niagara-on-the-Lake at night, or haunting her old home which is now a B&B named Brockamour Manor.
If you see or hear anything in the video that we missed please feel free to leave a comment!
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In this episode of "The Hawryszko files" (THF) Andy and Ben investigate the The Brockamour Manor B&B, located at Niagara on the lake in Ontario Canada.
The War of 1812 is the catalyst for many a ghost story, making Niagara-on-the-Lake the most haunted town in Canada. Visitors from all over the world trek all over Niagara visiting each haunted attraction. Here's the famous story of a Niagara-on-the-Lake ghostly phenomenon known affectionately by the locals as 'Sobbing Sophia'.
The famous General Isaac Brock and Lady Sophia Shaw fell in love the minute they first met. However, their love affair had to be kept secret as Sophia’s parents did not approve of the courtship. Sophia’s father did not approve of Brock even though he was an important man in Upper Canada because he wasn’t born of nobility and he didn’t come from money. Undaunted and completely devoted to one another they continued to see one another and planned to wed.
On October 13th, 1812, the sounds of cannon fire came from Queenston Heights where American soldiers had invaded what was known then as Upper Canada. Isaac Brock jumped on his horse, stopping briefly to say good-by to Sophia. It was the last time she would see him alive.
A skilled American Marksman stepped forward unseen from the bushes 50 yards away and shot Sir Isaac Brock in the chest ending his life. His men retrieved the body, stained with blood across his bright red coat and sash given to him by famous native rebel Tecumseh.
Sophia never married nor did the people in town see Sophia again for those few final years. Instead they would hear her cries from the second floor of her home. This is how she came to be known as ‘Sobbing Sophia’, and a few years later of broken heart. The sobs did not cease and reports continue of woman crying along Queen Street in Niagara-on-the-Lake at night, or haunting her old home which is now a B&B named Brockamour Manor.
If you see or hear anything in the video that we missed please feel free to leave a comment!
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