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Retro Suites Hotel Welcomes RetroFest 2010

It was a fantastic long weekend in May for the Retro Suites Hotel and downtown Chatham, as RetroFest 2010 rolled into the Maple City. Thousands of car buffs descended on the Classic Car Capital of Canada with hundreds of cars lined up and down King Street West. Photographer Les McCracken snapped pics of some of the vehicles that were parked in front and at the rear of the hotel.

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Retro Suites’ Ghost Walks to Reappear May 21

Fans of the paranormal will soon be treated to stories of ghostly manifestations, as the Retro Suites Hotel presents Take a Walk on the Dark Side 3: The Ghost of David Frye. Beginning on May 21, in conjunction with RetroFest, participants will be taken on a new route in one of Chatham’s oldest neighbourhoods.

In addition to stories of murder and suicide, this year’s ghost walks will deal with family tragedy and the paranormal activity surrounding the Duchess of Wellington. “There’s no question this year’s highlight will be a visit inside Rick and Antja Bodneruk’s bed and breakfast,” said Ron Laroche, the Retro Suites Hotel’s Marketing Director. “The Duchess is said to be haunted by the spirit of a little boy, and the tour will touch on the circumstances surrounding his death.”

Historians Sheila Gibbs and Jim Gilbert will once again lead the tours, focusing on stories in the area of King, Cross, West and Wellington streets. “We never know what might happen on one of these walks and people should be prepared for anything,” stated Gibbs. “Over 250 people took part last year and some participants did indeed report experiencing something strange.”

The hour-long walking tours will start at 8 p.m., rain or shine, from the lobby of the Retro Suites Hotel, located at 2 King Street West. Admission is $10 per person and $5 for children 12 and under. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel at 1-866-617-3876. Ghost walks will also take place on June 25, July 30 and August 27.