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Infiltration Forums > Archived Canada: Alberta / BC > Tranquille/Padova City in Kamloops, BC (Viewed 9371 times)
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Re: Tranquille/Padova City in Kamloops, BC
<Reply # 60 on 3/18/2006 10:14 PM >
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if anyone out there wants to chcek this place out,it is heritage fair time,the lady at the heritage society advised i call Russ Cundari,hes a lawyer here in town thats part owner,to get permission,but becus im just one lonely little person wanting to go in,im guessing thats why he never called me back,but if i had a group of people wanting to go,might be a little more worth it.My son is doing a project on the place for the fair and i thought i could use that as an excuse to get in there somehow,my dream is to spend the night in there with a camera,that would be cool,anyone interested email me at kk22@shaw.ca

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Re: Tranquille/Padova City in Kamloops, BC
<Reply # 61 on 3/22/2006 7:57 AM >
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Hey blackalice,

Didja get my PM? Like I sed, sorry can't give out my email at this time cuz it's my reel name. (Mr. Dumindeed, I know) Are you still goin in? If you could use an assistant I'm keen. No hassles, it's totally your show if you get clearance, or bee my toor guide

I'm pretty good with a camera, seeking permission, (social engineering,
-although I know this is a tough one-) and carrying water bottles. Will keep my distance at night, and stay in whatever Ward U put me in untiL I get spked and run like a bat with it's afterburner aflame, seariously, I'm harmless

And plese don't be concerned about my interest in EVP, Electronic Voice Phenomenon is a standard respectful non invasive procedure done by Ghost Hunters for many years. And more often than not it leads to amazing results. I'm just a beginner but have heard a few things...

Apologies to the board that this is formated as a personal post, (if that is verbotten) however, it's meant to show an interest to others if BA is no longer looking. I'm keen to meet one or two or a few serious people to check out Tranquille in April. Will return the favor when you come to the City of Tunnels. Or with pics or whtevr. Won't waste your time.

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Re: Tranquille/Padova City in Kamloops, BC
<Reply # 62 on 4/8/2006 10:38 PM >
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Hey All,

First of all, it isn't haunted, give your head a shake people, lol. I've been there a few times in the last week now, twice at night and once during the day, (with permission from the owner for the day trip, hehehe). I didn't see hide nor hair of a Ghost/Ghoul/Whatever. What I did do however, is get a LOT of pictures, about 200 in total. The one's taken at night aren't really that good but the day ones are. Unfortunately the owner requested that we not go into any buildings as they are quite old and not really that stable. It would take a couple of people a couple of days to photograph the whole thing, lol, it is 168 buildings.

The night trips were actually quite uneventful and we really didn't have the right equipment for decent nightime photography but it was fun nonetheless.

The day trip gained more and better photographs, as well I snuck in a couple of buildings like the school to get some shots of walls and stuff. 60% of the buildings out there are totally accessible having either large windows broken out or, lol, doors wide open.

I noticed some chattin bout the Power House with unstable walls. No kidding, one part has collapsed with the rest to follow soon after I'm sure by the looks if it. The Infirmary is collapsed completely leaving only the basement. There is only one or 2 buildings there I would have any interest in looking inside, well, 3 if you include the tunnels. If I manage to gain access, I will post more here on my findings.

Karn

BTW: I would have put up pics but 100kb isn't really that large enough of space.



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Re: Tranquille/Padova City in Kamloops, BC
<Reply # 63 on 4/14/2006 6:39 AM >
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Glad you had a good exploration of the place. Sounds quite crumbly in areas, thanks for the warnings. Please don't hesitate to post your photos just because they are only 100mb. That's 100 PER image, you can post many, and they are still worth 1000 words! Even if a bit fuzzy, they blow up okay. I guess the ghosts were at Danvers for a convention or something, they'll be baaackkk



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Re: Tranquille/Padova City in Kamloops, BC
<Reply # 64 on 5/4/2006 2:28 PM >
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Like Canoe strokes? welcome. N.

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Re: Tranquille/Padova City in Kamloops, BC
<Reply # 65 on 5/10/2006 7:28 PM >
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Posted by Stevo
there were somereally random big splashes in the water near the city, and very puzzling swirls in the water that woudl show up just ahead and beside us

I recently made a trip out there with a rubber dingy and encountered the wirlpools as well. They were likely paddle strokes. As for the splashes, they may have been rocks or something falling in the water but hey who knows...creepy stuff happens there.

Cheers


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Re: Tranquille/Padova City in Kamloops, BC
<Reply # 66 on 5/18/2006 5:31 AM >
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Sorry to lose your worthy contributions to this thread Stevo, and apologies if you were not happy with my re-posting your photo, or my comments. I hope you join the thread again sometime.

Sincerely,

A.

Note to Mr. Boffo; The rules link didn't open, I assume Stevo asked to have my post and his removed...No worries.

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Re: Tranquille/Padova City in Kamloops, BC
<Reply # 67 on 5/25/2006 3:53 AM >
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I gave myself and a friend the "personal" tour in the summer of 03. Night time is good, bring a headlamp

In the center cluster of buildings find the laundry one. There are a couple of doors jammed open. Spookily enter and find the stairs going down to the tunnel entrance, double set of orange doors. The bats are a nice touch. Tunnels give you access to all the big buildings. There was a motion detector over those tunnel doors, but I dont think they had power to them.

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Re: Tranquille/Padova City in Kamloops, BC
<Reply # 68 on 6/7/2006 7:39 PM >
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Part of the Power House is collapsing, as said in an earlier post, and there are rotten floors in some buildings. I found the stairs to the tunnels in the laundry building, but didn't venture into the tunnels.

I was told not to go into the buildings, so I wanted to limit time in the ones I went in. The caretaker said some are on silent alarm. Also left the flashlight in the car, but to be honest, I wasn't up to going in that tunnel system alone. Tons of rat crap in places, (maybe bats as well) and a few sinkholes, which might be partially collapsed tunnels.

Many buildings are boarded up, or have asbestos, or other hazards. There are some people working on the site, and the caretaker drives around frequently. His dog appeared silently out of nowhere, just as I was trying to open a door. Didn't see any ghosts this time, but am sure they saw me.

This fellow was hanging around, I think he knows more than he's letting on The place is eerie and I wouldn't be surprised if some people have reasons to say it's haunted.

I managed to get permission for a limited time, but it was not so easy, I didn't just go to the caretaker.



My sister is Charlotte Light and Dark. Who am I?

Farewell and thank you... "I was doing something that I thought could have some impact someday. In many ways, it's really these photographs that kept me going creatively." Dennis Hopper
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Re: Tranquille/Padova City in Kamloops, BC
<Reply # 69 on 6/12/2006 9:26 AM >
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This fellow was hanging around, I think he knows more than he's letting on The place is eerie and I wouldn't be surprised if some people have reasons to say it's haunted.

I managed to get permission for a limited time, but it was not so easy, I didn't just go to the caretaker.

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Hi I actually just bumped into this web site and found it extremely interesting since I live in Kamloops and all. I've been very interested about padova ever since high school and I have heard about my friends and their experiences there.

I was wondering what the heck is in the picture there? It looks like a man in a suit barely touching the floor. That is sooooo creepy...

Plays well with others (I know not very original)
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Re: Tranquille/Padova City in Kamloops, BC
<Reply # 70 on 6/13/2006 5:24 AM >
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Quote: "I was wondering what the heck is in the picture there? It looks like a man in a suit barely touching the floor. That is sooooo creepy..."


I'm glad you found it creepy, and you are sooooo right... it is a man in a suit on drugs who hasn't showered for weeks reading his eulogy barely touching the floor. I would prefer not to answer your question in a public forum, however, I will, because I'm weak, and there were other things far more creepy (and dangerous) than Mister D. (Dickens I presume) on this site. Although hitting him at 3 AM with a Maglight would probably give a delightful scary thrill to most explorers... (I just mean with the light beam, I'm not a violent soul)

I might be able to get permission to access the site again. If you are interested in going with someone, that would be cool. A great place where you live, and you may be able to find local people to explore with. Either way, I would like to return. Plays well with others is not lame, it's nice, really... I know this is not UER Dateline, (sniff ) but perhaps to meet for coffee first? I want to see your boots before going on the site. Steel toes recommended

Also at this time I would like to sincerely thank safeboy43, for starting this thread. You have turned some respectful explorers on to a unique site.

Xplore safe,

A.









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Re: Tranquille/Padova City in Kamloops, BC
<Reply # 71 on 6/15/2006 10:27 PM >
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Wow man that is so creepy. I would be out of there pretty friggen fast if my flashlight beam ever came across "Mr. D" (lol). I never stumbled upon him in my journeys through the buildings. What building did you find him in?

Also at this time I would like to sincerely thank safeboy43, for starting this thread. You have turned some respectful explorers on to a unique site.


You're welcome! Always glad to share exploring experiences

Cheers

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Re: Tranquille/Padova City in Kamloops, BC
<Reply # 72 on 6/20/2006 8:13 AM >
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"You're welcome! Always glad to share exploring experiences"

Thanks SB43, I should tell you, that plump fellow is not alone, it seems he has a twin...

I believe the building is the Greaves Building, but am not totally sure. Of the 'big three' regretably I didn't get into the V Shaped big one. Next time, it's substantial. Here's a pic of the Laundry Building.

Cheers,

A.

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To Angie's Mom; Hope I didn't come across as a total dork or smartass.
Sometimes these threads can get a bit odd, and it's easy, for me at least, to get a bit goofy at the end of the day. Thanks for your interest.
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My sister is Charlotte Light and Dark. Who am I?

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Re: Tranquille/Padova City in Kamloops, BC
<Reply # 73 on 6/23/2006 2:27 AM >
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Hmmm yes, I never made it into there because there were so many building and little time to explore. However, I have been into the V shaped building that you were refering to but I must warn you not to use this door.
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. Those halls are completely coated with asbestos. Next time, go across to the rear of the building and there should be an open door for you to get in to (It's under the big "MAIN" sign.) Then, you may be able to find Mr. Plump's twin :D

Here is a picture of the ironing boards from the Laundry building that I found around the back. Cheers.

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Re: Tranquille/Padova City in Kamloops, BC
<Reply # 74 on 7/8/2006 6:53 AM >
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Thanks for the great advice Safeboy, I've been meaning to respond to your post for a while. Yeah asbestos is harsh, and now, I hear pigeon poop is not good for the sinuses either. (thanks T.L. for this important info) What's an explorer to do? Pack the mask for most every trip?, sounds like a plan.

Am not wanting to start an off topic asbestos post/thread within a thread here, so will do asbestas I can to keep it brief. I've removed a couple of old furnaces from 50's era houses, and breathed some of the dust from asbestos wrapped pipes and all.

My Doc says that small amounts are very unlikely to cause any problems. I even had a chest X-Ray, (which proved negative). Years ago I read a story about how in the town of Asbestos Quebec?, at the end of their shifts, the workers would wipe the dust off their windshields. Not all got cancer, most? actually didn't. Still, well worth reading the related threads, and better safe than sorry. I wouldn't take chances with that stuff.

I like those old laundry presses too. Would be great for punishing vandals, just strap em in and close the lid, crank the dial, lol. Probabably more kinky and fun though, on the low setting, than painful.

I may be going back before the end of the summer, or early fall. I'll PM you, and see if you are available and interested to check the place out at that time. Sounds like you live somewhere in Southwestern B.C. Maybe see you at OPEX?

Here's a couple of photos from inside 'That 50's Building'. I think it's where the lobotomies were preformed. Unfortunately, I didn't find the really cool operating room that the Wraiths did. (Great work and photos on their site) And my camera card maxed out right after these shots. It was the last and creepiest building entered, I took that as a sign to make tracks.

What did Tom Waits say: "I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy" I don't mean that as a mockery of the serious and scary operations that [may have ] taken place at this site. Truth be known, I have a huge respect for Tranquille. IMHO, it has major heritage significance. Not just buildings, it's the stories, the original vision, the site itself. Hopefully a respectful future is destined for Tranquille.

Cheers,

A.

Photo 1: Inside Out. You are going upstairs. Sleepy very sleepy...

Photo 2: Going in circles. Time for a break.
Or? suggestions...

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Re: Tranquille/Padova City in Kamloops, BC
<Reply # 75 on 7/14/2006 1:12 AM >
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Hi Mr. A Lien,

It's good that you are taking good pre-cautions like wearing a mask. I just thought I would drop you some advice about the front entrance because when I went in, I did not even notice it. I just saw some white particles floating in the air and assumed it was dust. That was, until I saw part of a wall ripped out and the "dust" was spewing out of 8/10 Ft. sections of Asbestos.

You are right when you say pigeon poop is bad for your sinuses. However, there is one thing worse that pigeon do-do and its pigeon carcass. Aside from freaking the crap out of you when you see five of them on the floor as soon as you round a corner, they also cause your nasal cavity to degrade, much like smoking.

Tom Waits did say something to the degree of that but I think he speaks for most patients that had time at Tranquille during it's later days. My grandfather had un unfortunate skitzofranic friend that spent some time there before it was shut down. Some of the things they did medicily was electrocution, using hullucination drugs on the patients and possibly some lobotimies but that was mostly liminited to during the 1930's-1950's . There were many other things that happened there out of the limelight but I would prefer not to post them here.

Thirdly, thanks for the kick ass photos! The angle and the slight blurriness caused by the window in the first photo really adds to the erriness. I'll find some more of my pics and post them when I get a second.

Cheers
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Re: Tranquille/Padova City in Kamloops, BC
<Reply # 76 on 7/15/2006 8:33 AM >
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Very interesting info, and much appreciated SB43. I will be PM'ing you soon. In the meantime, here are a few more photos for anyone interested. The Power Station is toast, I don't know why, but it's falling down fast. The school photo is two sided. The friendly mural, and the work of cowards, I mean vandals, (is there a difference?) in the foreground.

But there is some incredible beauty on this site. There are owls defending one of the Main buildings. These beasts are huge!! I bet they could knock a person to the ground if they wanted to, or at least cause them a very bad hair day. Are they flying up and down the corridors on the top floors of their host building?. I wouldn't doubt it. And there's lot's of marmot type critters to keep them stuffed with little effort.

Weird stuff, and those hallways, creepy indeed...everything's creepy here, best thing is though; there's no F'king Starbucks or Micky D's and I hope there never is!!!

Whatever happened here, good or bad, and I sincerely hope more good than bad, this is an historic site, worthy of preservation, or at least much consideration before change. Anyone reading this, I have heard, and please be aware, there is a strong chance the 50's pink 4? story building nearest the lake will be torn down. This is a huge mistake for architectural history in B.C. and all of Canada. I've done research, that building is a very very rare style. It would be an architectural and historical crime to destroy it. (See last photo). Please good people of Kamloops and everywhere, go to meetings and fight to save your heritage, once gone, it's well, gone...

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<Reply # 77 on 7/16/2006 2:03 AM >
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Yes, the powerhouse is collapsing because the owner of the property sold all of the massive boilers inside the building and had to rip out the wall to take them out. When the power house was first constructed, the boilers were placed and the building was constructed around it. That is why they could not just be moved out the doors.


Owls "defending" the Greaves building are very strange and plentiful. I have seen many nesting grounds in open closets inside before. I was just about caused a bad hair day by one when I saw the owls for the first time. There was one sitting in a window and I thought it was a fake. I got about five feet away and it flew right over my head!

Count me in any way you can if there is some kind of petition going against tearing these buildings down. They are greatly historical and a great credit to the history of this beautiful province. Everyone else, I hope you do the same to save this place. If you are a young person or know anybody who is looking for a party haven (which I hope you aren't), don't even think about it. I have seen myself the effects of partying on this place. There is evidence of fires, drinking and the use of illegal substances. Wreckless acts and partying will only assist in getting this beautiful place torn down.

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Re: Tranquille/Padova City in Kamloops, BC
<Reply # 78 on 7/16/2006 4:04 AM >
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What does it say under 'extreme danger' on that sign?

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<Reply # 79 on 7/16/2006 4:36 PM >
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In says, "building prone to collapse."

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