|
Yesterday, I took some time to work on another story about the Gaspe Coast.
It is an old legend that I remember hearing a long time ago. It fascinated and somewhat scared me back then, and even now, I can understand why. The story of the tall, dark and handsome stranger has been told in different places across Canada, and I found mentions of it in American and Mexican folklore. It differs a bit, according to where it is told, but the story is basically still the same. In this version of the Gaspesian story, family and friends get together for a dance in the small village of Routhierville, a long time ago. All is going well… the music is playing, people are singing and dancing, until they hear a knock at the door. When the door is opened, a well-dressed stranger asks to come in. He tells them that he got lost in the snowstorm and wants to warm up for a while beside the fire. What happens next is a haunting story that was told and retold to warn the people about the devil’s work. Like all folklore and old legends, there is some truth to be found in a story like this. Which is why learning about some of the Gaspe Coast’s old stories is for sure a very good thing! This story will be available in my next book about the legends and folklore of the Gaspe Coast, scheduled to be published in April. #gaspecoaststories #legends #folklore #gaspecoast #gaspesie #perce
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
StorytellerCollector of the stories, legends and folklore of the Gaspe Coast. Archives
February 2026
Categories |