Inside the Abandoned St. Thomas Psychiatric Hospital, Ontario’s Most Infamous Asylum

Inside the Abandoned St. Thomas Psychiatric Hospital, Ontario’s Most Infamous Asylum

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Abandoned St. Thomas Psychiatric Hospital in Ontario, Canada, is one of the largest and most haunting institutional sites in the province. Built in 1939, this massive psychiatric hospital once housed thousands of patients before closing in 2013.

Join me as I explore the empty halls of this historic asylum, uncovering its past, its abandonment, and what the future holds for this incredible location.

From its Art Deco architecture to its wartime history as an RCAF training facility, this site tells a powerful story about how mental health care has evolved over time.

📍 Location: St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada
🎥 Filmed by: Freaktography
📸 Abandoned places, urbex photography, and forgotten history