Fairmont Hotel Vancouver — the Lady in Red haunts Downtown Vancouver

The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, opened in 1939 and is one of the city's most recognizable landmarks, with its distinctive green copper roof and château-style architecture. The hotel is touted as one of Canada's most haunted hotels. The most famous ghost is the Lady in Red, described as a glamorous woman in a flowing red evening gown who has been seen in the corridors of the 14th floor, in the lobby, and at the bar. She appears most frequently to men traveling alone, leading some to speculate that she may have been a socialite or an entertainer from the hotel's early years. Staff have also reported the ghost of a bellhop — a young man in an outdated uniform who assists guests before vanishing. Other phenomena include the sound of big band music playing in the empty ballroom, elevators traveling to floors without being summoned, and room service trays appearing outside rooms that did not order them. The Hotel Vancouver's history includes a period during World War II when it served as temporary housing for military personnel, and some investigators believe the wartime period contributed additional spirits to the building's collection. The hotel has embraced its haunted reputation, occasionally offering ghost-themed events.