Baby Presence Goose Up The Heart

Shades of the past cover The Duff Baby House, in its vibration, smell, antique wall papers, furniture, deformed with years a staircase, even a gloomy autumn view from the window.  

Some say this local historical tourist attraction may be haunted.  

The Duff Baby House, located in Olde Sandwich Town, was built in 1749. It is a former family home that has been preserved for visitors to experience the past through tours.  

Malcolm Campbell, one of the tour guide volunteers, said one chilling story comes to mind when it comes to the Duff Baby House. 

“One young woman works for the Chimczuck Museum, she came here one day, and she ran away because she was afraid,” said Campbell. “She felt a presence, that’s all I know. She will not come back.”  

Campbell said the house might be haunted but they don’t make a big issue of it.  

“Something scared her out of here,” Campbell said. 

Harisson Korman is a volunteer who works in the dining room of the house as one of the tour guides. He said  volunteers usually get questioned if the Duff Baby House is haunted.   

“There are five stories to this place in total,” Korman said. “There are three stories here, and an attic up at the top and the basement below. But no one is allowed in either the attic or basement because of security reasons. But more than that, nobody can say.” 

Korman said the house is “definitely archaic” with a lot of intersecting history, including military, Indigenous and medical historical items on display.  

“It’s a place with a lot of stories that go in and out of this place,” said Korman.  

You can try to experience the vibe of the house on your own and maybe share more goosebump stories. Duff-Baby House will be open to the public on Dec. 9 for tours.