Sasquatch Researcher Details Gatineau Encounters Ahead of August Conference

A podcast episode popped up on my radar recently that I just had to share with everyone here. It's an interview on the Paranormal Heart Podcast hosted by Cat Ward, and the guest is someone whose work has been making waves in the Sasquatch community, especially north of the border. Sabine Blais, founder of the Eastern Canada Sasquatch Organization and Organization Sasquatch Quebec, sat down to talk about her journey into the world of Sasquatch research, and honestly, some of the things she shared are worth digging into. For those unfamiliar with Sabine, she's a lifelong enthusiast whose fascination started as a kid watching shows like *In Search Of* and *Unsolved Mysteries*, and like so many of us, the Patterson-Gimlin footage sealed the deal. She's also an avid outdoorswoman, practices and teaches energy healing, explores pagan spirituality, and runs the Sasquatch Trading Company. Basically, she's the real deal when it comes to walking the walk. One of the most fascinating parts of the conversation was when she described what first convinced her that Sasquatch was real. And it wasn't a visual sighting, it was her nose. About two years ago, while hiking in the Gatineau Hills, she was hit with a smell she couldn't explain. She described it as a strong, almost earthy odor mixed with manure and something rotting, in an area where there were no farms, no horses, no riders, nothing that could account for it. Then, further down the trail, she caught a completely different scent, this one more like an outhouse. Both smells were completely out of character for the area, and when she turned around and hiked back, they were gone. Whatever had been there had moved on. That kind of layered, transient scent evidence is something researchers have reported for decades, and it's one of those things that's hard to dismiss once you've experienced it. What really stood out about Sabine's approach is her philosophy. She made it clear that for her, this isn't about proving existence. The existence doesn't require proof, it requires respect and protection. That mindset is exactly what's needed in this field, especially when you consider how much of Canada remains largely unexplored and wild. Speaking of wild, she got into some really interesting territory about where Sasquatch activity might be strongest in Quebec and Ontario. She mentioned Northern Ontario, the Niagara region, and Algonquin Park as hotspots. Algonquin is one of those places that researchers have been drawn to for years, with its vast old-growth forests and remote interior. In Quebec, she pointed to the Timiskaming region, which borders Temagami, and eastern Quebec toward Saguenay. Quebec is enormous, roughly two to three times the size of France, and about 90% of it is uninhabited. When you think about the sheer amount of untouched wilderness up there, it's not hard to imagine something living undetected in those remote stretches. One theory she floated that really caught my attention was the idea that the further north you go, the bigger they get. She's heard stories from people up north describing encounters with individuals standing at least 10 feet tall, and she's come across historical newspaper articles referring to sightings around Hudson Bay that described "semihuman giants." That's a detail that lines up with older Indigenous accounts and some of the historical records that have surfaced over the years about giant, hair-covered beings in the Canadian wilderness. She also touched on some more unsettling topics, including aggressive encounters and missing persons cases, particularly around the Temagami area. The discussion cuts off mid-sentence as she was about to discuss a particular missing person case with very odd circumstances, so there's clearly more to that story. On a more uplifting note, Sabine and Cat talked about the upcoming second annual Gatineau-Ottawa Sasquatch Conference, happening August 15th and 16th. Cat mentioned she'll be attending with a friend, and it sounds like it's going to be a great gathering for anyone in the region who wants to connect with other researchers and enthusiasts. Canada has been underserved when it comes to these kinds of events, with most of the activity happening in the States, so it's awesome to see more conferences popping up north of the border. If you want to hear the full conversation, definitely check out the episode on the Paranormal Heart Podcast. Sabine brings a grounded, passionate perspective to the research, and her focus on conservation and respect rather than just proving existence is a refreshing take. It's worth a listen, especially if you're interested in what's happening with Sasquatch research in Eastern Canada.