Sasquatch Researcher Reveals Strange Forest Smells That Sparked Her Belief

There's a fascinating interview circulating on YouTube right now that's got the Sasquatch community buzzing, and it's well worth carving out some time to watch. Hosted by Cat Ward on the Paranormal Heart Podcast (which streams through UFO Paranormal Radio), the episode features Sabine Blais, founder of the Eastern Canada Sasquatch Organization and Organisation Sasquatch Québec. If you've ever wondered what's happening with Sasquatch research north of the border, this conversation is a goldmine. Sabine comes across as someone who lives and breathes this subject. Her fascination traces back to childhood, sparked by shows like In Search Of and Unsolved Mysteries, and cemented by the legendary Patterson-Gimlin footage from 1967. She's an avid outdoorswoman who spends her time researching in the Gatineau Hills, and she also practices energy healing, explores pagan spirituality, and runs the Sasquatch Trading Company. The interview touches on all of these threads, but the real meat is her fieldwork and her thoughts on where Sasquatch activity is heating up in Canada. One of the most compelling moments comes early in the conversation when Sabine describes what finally convinced her that Sasquatch is real. It wasn't a sighting or a footprint. It was the smell. During a hike, she was hit with a strong, pungent odor she describes as a mix of something like a horse or manure with something rotting, completely out of character for the area. No farms, no riders, no explanation. Then, further down the trail, she encountered a different smell, this one like an outhouse. When she turned around and hiked back, the smells were gone. Whatever had been there had moved on. That kind of multi-sensory encounter is something researchers have reported for decades, and it's the kind of evidence that's hard to dismiss once you've experienced it. What really stands out about Sabine's philosophy is her framing of why she does this work. She makes it clear that for her, Sasquatch research isn't about proving existence to skeptics. It's about respect, protection, and conservation. She ties the research directly to environmental stewardship, which makes sense given how much of Canada's wilderness remains untouched. Quebec alone is roughly twice the size of France, and 90% of it is uninhabited. When you think about the sheer amount of remote wilderness up there, it's not hard to imagine something remaining hidden. The conversation also dives into specific hotspots. Sabine mentions Northern Ontario, the Niagara region, Algonquin Park, and the Timiskaming area as places with consistent activity. She even shares a theory that the further north you go, the larger these beings get, pointing to historical newspaper accounts from the Hudson Bay area that described "semihuman giants." Some of the stories from up north involve individuals reportedly standing at least 10 feet tall. She also touches on some unsettling reports of missing persons around the Timiskaming region, though she stops short of drawing direct conclusions. The timing of this interview is particularly interesting because it was recorded just two weeks before the second annual Gatineau Ottawa Sasquatch Conference, scheduled for August 15th and 16th. Cat Ward mentions she'll be attending with a friend, and the excitement is palpable. Canada has historically lagged behind the United States when it comes to organized Sasquatch events, so gatherings like this represent a real shift in the community. Sabine sees it as building a network, getting people out of their corners and into a more visible, connected community. For anyone interested in the Canadian Sasquatch scene, or just looking for a thoughtful, grounded conversation about the subject, this interview is a must-watch. Sabine Blais brings a perspective that blends traditional research with environmental advocacy and spiritual practice, and it's refreshing to hear someone approach the topic with such genuine care for both the unknown and the wilderness they call home.