1.6K views · 30 reactions | Ghost towns are a hauntingly fascinating piece of Canadian history. Why were these places abandoned, and what can we learn from their rise and fall? This Halloween, Discover five ghost towns from across Canada. | Historica Canada | Facebook

258K views · 1.4K reactions | Abandoned towns, or ghost towns, can be found across Canada. Often, the rise and fall of these towns is tied to the boom-and-bust economy of natural resource extraction At other times, a place may undergo several transformations before finally being deserted. While some ghost towns become tourist attractions, others crumble. Here are the stories of five such sites in Canada. | The Canadian Encyclopedia | Facebook