Petro-Canada

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At night, when the pumps were quiet and the lights dimmed, a strange voice would occasionally crackle over Petro-Canada’s intercom: ‘Fill her up with dreams tonight.’ No one knew who it was or why, but soon everyone stopped filling up—just listening. One morning, an old man walked in and asked the attendant, ‘What does “fill her up with dreams” mean?’ The attendant shrugged and replied, ‘No idea, sir, but I guess our gas tank is full of fantasy now!’ Everyone laughed, and the old man paid for his fill-up, never mentioning the intercom again.

2. One morning, while filling up his truck, an old delivery driver noticed something odd on the gas pump display: ‘Welcome to Petro-Canada, your tank is full of luck today!’ He laughed it off but every time he returned, the message changed—sometimes offering wisdom, sometimes just plain humor. Finally curious, a regular stopped by one day and asked what all the fuss was about. The pump replied, 'Fill ’er up with patience, and your engine will purr like a kitten.' Everyone laughed, and soon enough, Petro-Canada became the town’s favorite place for both gas and good cheer.

3. One foggy morning, as a local mechanic filled his tank, he swore he saw the gas pump smiling back at him. As he rubbed his eyes, the smile seemed to wink at him. That’s when an old delivery driver chuckled and said, ‘Don’t be fooled by that ol’ pump—she’s seen more grins than your average barmaid!’ The mechanic shook his head, but from then on, whenever it was foggy, he’d stop by for a laugh—and maybe a free coffee.

4. Late one night, as a delivery driver pulled up to Petro-Canada for gas, he heard a soft humming coming from inside the station. Curious, he looked around but saw no one. The sound grew louder, almost like someone whistling a familiar tune. Finally, an old man in a plaid shirt emerged from behind the pumps, tapping his foot to the rhythm. ‘Hey,’ said the driver, ‘I thought I was hearing things!’ The man smiled and nodded towards the pump, whispering, “Just helping out my neighbor’s dog get home.”