DTCP 048 - Webs & Wings

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!Welcome to Down the Crooked Path.Canada's wilderness has inspired countless legends, but some of the strangest involve creatures that should never have grown so large. From giant spiders lurking in the forests to monstrous mosquitoes said to haunt the north, these stories have been passed down through generations of campers, hunters, and storytellers.In this episode, we explore the myths, folklore, and possible origins behind some of Canada's creepiest tales. Are they simply exaggerated encounters with nature, or is there something deeper hiding beneath these enduring legends?Join us as we venture into the tangled web of Canadian mythology and the creatures said to dwell within it.🌱 PayYourRent.ca is an Indigenous-led grassroots initiative calling on settlers to engage in ongoing, voluntary financial redistribution in support of Indigenous land defenders, sovereignty, and community well-being.This foundation supports urgent needs like housing, food security, legal defense, and cultural revitalization—all grounded in the principle that land back also means resource back.If you live, work, or benefit from life on stolen land, consider learning more or making a monthly contribution at PayYourRent.ca.Justice isn’t a moment—it’s a commitment. Your next creepy obsession starts here. ✨ This episode is brought to you by Fable & Frame Creative ✨Fable & Frame Creative offers Niagara Region portraits and at-home newborn sessions, capturing not just how life looks — but how it feels. Because your life isn’t ordinary. It’s a fable, and it deserves to be framed like one.🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!🕯️ You can find new episodes of Down the Crooked Path every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.Canadian content airs right here on the Canadian Creepies feed—so stay tuned, and stay on the path.Edited by Kyle McDonnell