Coast Files

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In March 1998, 23-year-old Amy Lynn Bradley set sail with her family aboard the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Rhapsody of the Seas for a week-long vacation in the Caribbean. But just as the ship prepared to dock in Curaçao, Amy vanished from her cabin balcony into thin air—leaving behind her shoes, her cigarettes, and a trail of unsettling questions.In this episode of Coast Files, we dive deep into one of the most perplexing and haunting missing persons cases in modern history. Was it a tragic accident at sea, or was Amy targeted and abducted right under everyone’s eyes?

High-society fortunes, apocalyptic dread, and a mysterious island compound off the British Columbia coast - this isn't fiction, it's Canada's most bizarre occult scandal. Come join us as Chantel introduces Brother XII and the dark, twisty tale of the Aquarian Foundation.Will you uncover the truth, or fall under the spell?

When we lived in Halifax, we used to drive past the Fairview Cove Container Ship Terminal. Most medium sized cities on the coast will have a dock like this where water based deliveries are picked up and dropped off. Massive ships piled high with stacked steel containers filled with anything and everything. You may have also come across videos of these same ships in the middle of their journey with rough waters and intense storms. Your heart stops when you see 1,200 ft waves (or 169 Shaq’s), as the ship dips well below the water line as it moves through these monster waves. It always made me think - do these ships ever lose containers since they’re 10 - 12 containers high? Do these ships ever get in trouble on the water? Yes, yes they do.

It’s Shark Week on Coast Files, and the hosts are celebrating with a triple-threat trivia showdown! Chantel, Lindsay, and Meghan take turns in the hot seat with their own custom quiz rounds—covering everything from ancient shark fossils and bizarre shark products throughout history to pop-culture famous fins from movies and TV.

In this episode, Lindsay takes us down under to explore one of Australia's most puzzling cases: the Somerton Man. On December 1st, 1948, an unidentified, well-dressed man was found deceased against a seawall on Somerton Beach in Adelaide. With all labels strategically removed from his clothing, no identification on his person, and a mysterious message in his pocket, discovering who this man was and what led him here proved to be no easy task.

Move over Shark Week; there is a freezing-cold apex predator dominating the Antarctic ice with a permanent "nightmare smile". This episode dives into the sadistic life of the Leopard Seal, a torpedo built for speed, stealth, and brutal hunting tactics. From bizarre acoustics to a harrowing fatal encounter in the icy deep, we uncover why this solitary creature rules the Southern Sea.

In honour of Chantel’s birthday, Meg decided to cover a ghost story, paranormal occurrence or creepy legend from each city Chantel has lived in. From coast to Rockies, the Southern Hemisphere, then back up to Toronto, which spooky legends await?Happy Birthday Chantel!

This week on Coast Files, we sit down with renowned shipwreck hunter Captain Jeff MacKinnon, lead on The History Channel's TV show The Death Coast, for an exclusive conversation about the relentless pursuit of lost wrecks, forgotten stories, and the mysteries hidden beneath Canada's waters.From groundbreaking discoveries off Nova Scotia's infamous "Death Coast" to the challenges of underwater exploration, Jeff shares what it's really like to chase history where few dare to look. We discuss remarkable shipwreck finds, the meaningful work that brings veterans on board, and the moments that remind us the ocean never gives up its secrets easily.Whether you're fascinated by shipwrecks, maritime history, or the thrill of discovery, this is an interview you won't want to miss.