New Survey Reveals Where Canadians Stand on Ghosts, UFOs, and Sasquatch
A survey from the University of British Columbia has examined what Canadians believe when it comes to paranormal and unexplained phenomena, covering topics including ghosts, extraterrestrial life, and the legendary cryptid Sasquatch. The research, published through UBC News, reportedly explores the range of paranormal beliefs held across the Canadian population and identifies which phenomena Canadians are most and least likely to accept as real. According to the source, the study touches on ghost belief, UFO or alien-related convictions, and cryptid sightings, though the specific percentages and detailed findings are not available in the provided snippet. The survey appears to be a broad look at how widespread these beliefs are among everyday Canadians rather than an investigation of any specific sighting or incident. No particular evidence for or against any of these phenomena is cited in the available material. The research comes from an academic institution, lending it a degree of credibility as a sociological snapshot, though belief surveys measure public opinion rather than verify paranormal claims.
Jason's TakeBelief surveys like this are interesting but they don't tell us whether any of these things are actually real, just how many people think they are. I've spent decades in the field and I can tell you that public belief and hard evidence are two very different things. What I'd want to see is whether any of those believers have actual experiences or evidence behind their convictions, because that's where the real conversation starts.
Originally reported by Google News — Cryptid Encounters on October 21, 2025.
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