Comments on: The Ghosts of the Fireside Grill

By: Lesley

Lesley — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 20:41:28 +0000

I seem to remember it had a disco there for a few years, called, appropriately, “The Thatch”.

By: Pieta VanDyke

Pieta VanDyke — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 19:00:11 +0000

Historian Martin Segger was responsible for the Maltwood Gallery when he was at UVic. You can probably reach him via his website
http://www.martinsegger.com/

By: Ron Yoneda

Ron Yoneda — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 21:36:28 +0000

We had dinner at the fireside this past September and had a small incident where we accidentally lit a menu on fire. After extinguishing the flame i thought it would make an interesting photo so I took a picture. after looking at the picture we all spotted what appears to be a figure in the smoke. I had no idea the restaurant was haunted and only found out when i quizzed on of the staff. I would be happy to share the photo, just send me an email and I’ll send you a copy.

By: Laurel Segaric

Laurel Segaric — Mon, 23 Apr 2018 02:08:17 +0000

Good evening, I am trying to find information on the old Multwood “Thatch House”. My grandparents were actual caretakers of this beautiful house for at least a couple of years in the early to mid 60’s. We are not certain of the dates, but I do remember being snowed in one Christmas during this time – it took almost a week before the roads were plowed out and we were able to drive out of the Multwood property.

My Grandparents actually lived at the house during this entire time and were caretakers of the entire property. My Grandfather worked during the evening (I think as a custodian or security guard at UVIC) and my Grandmother would be at the house by her self. She had a big German Sheppard that stayed with her, because she got a little nervous at nights – Valla made her feel safe (perhaps the ghost of Katherine Multwood was walking about?) I remember that the museum pieces of John and Katherine Multwood were carefully displayed in the main room (living room) off of the kitchen and hallway. There was a tiny little library off the main hallway that looked like a jail cell……I also remember a display of a Knight’s armour, standing next to the entrance of the library…..

My mother and I are visiting the old Multwood House tomorrow, and going for dinner at the Fireside Grill. I have requested a tour of the property and will be interested in seeing how much I remember is actual fact, or the memories of a fascinated little girl.

I would really love to be able to get any other information that you may have uncovered in your research. Thank you.

By: Richard Skelly

Richard Skelly — Sat, 03 Feb 2018 15:21:47 +0000

Back in the early ‘90s a civil servant named John Adams began moonlighting by offering guided tours of Victoria cemeteries. He’d regale participants with tales of murder, mayhem and tragedy—some with subsequent alleged ghostly hauntings—involving various graveyard occupants.

Adams soon began writing heritage articles for The Times Colonist and creating specific ghost tours that included buildings as well as cemetaries. He became so busy that he apparently took early retirement from the provincial government, becoming the go-to guide for Victoria walking tours…many of a spooky nature.

By: Sue Hope

Sue Hope — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 19:53:14 +0000

Growing up in Victoria I remember this place well … first as the Thatch, then the Maltwood Museum and eventually the Fireside Grill. Over the years I’ve been there for educational presentations, a wedding, and many lunches and dinners. The meals have never disappointed me.

By: Raymond Parker

Raymond Parker — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 16:22:07 +0000

Coincidentally, my wife and I stopped in there for the first time a few weeks ago, though I’ve driven and cycled by it a hundred times.

Great place. And, yes, we heard the ghost stories!

By: Janet

Janet — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 18:37:51 +0000

I need to go there next time I’m in Victoria.
Craigdarroch is usually my go-to place but this one looks and sounds very interesting!