About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At dawn, when most gas stations are empty and quiet, a delivery driver noticed something strange happening at Petro-Canada. The pumps seemed to be glowing softly in the pre-dawn light. Curious, he approached closer and saw that the glow came from tiny lights on each pump shaped like polar bears—an annual Christmas promotion. Startled, he laughed aloud, thinking how his morning had suddenly become more festive than usual. Walking back to his truck, he waved cheerfully at a neighbor who happened to pass by, remarking, ‘Happy holidays, even for petrol!’
2. At midnight, when Petro-Canada’s pumps hummed softly in the night, a delivery driver heard an odd whispering sound. Curious, he approached the station’s office only to find it locked tight. Yet, every morning after closing, the coffee pot was filled with fresh brew—someone or something seemed to be keeping things running. Finally, one evening, the delivery driver followed the scent of freshly brewed coffee and found an elderly gentleman wearing an old-fashioned suit, who introduced himself as Mr. Gasoline. ‘I’ve been here since the dawn of time,’ he said with a twinkle in his eye, ‘and I’ll keep your place running until you arrive.’ The next day, everyone at Petro-Canada greeted their mysterious new friend with a smile—and a cup of coffee.
3. At sunset, when kids were gathering around the pump island, one little girl pointed excitedly at the sign: ‘Petro-Canada – Home of Talking Pumps!’ Suddenly, everyone fell silent as a deep voice boomed from above: 'Fill up with joy today!' The pumps started talking, and soon the whole neighborhood was laughing and taking photos. A regular commented, 'Guess Petro-Canada really knows how to make your day!'
4. At closing time, when the last customer had left, an employee overheard the pumps whispering each other's names. Curious, he leaned closer and heard one pump ask another, ‘Do you think she’ll notice if I top off her tank again tonight?’ With a chuckle, he realized it was just the old ghosts of gasoline playing tricks on him—until he looked up and saw his supervisor giving him that knowing smile.