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Ghost and Mystery Trolley Tour
Type: Horror, Crime, and Dark History
Duration: 8 Hours
Ghost and Mystery Trolley Tour
- Type:Horror, Crime, and Dark History
- Duration:8 Hours
OVERVIEWWith its Victorian-era architecture and heritage buildings, the city of Kingston is an atmospheric setting for a ghost tour. This trolley tour provides a less taxing and time-saving way to explore. Travel around spooky sites, including the Rockwood Asylum for the Criminally Insane and Fort Henry National Historic Site, by trolley.Explore Kingston in the evening when the city is emptier and eerierLearn about spooky tales and local lore from your guideTravel by trolley to cover more ground than you would on footINCLUDESTour including live English commentaryEXCLUDESFood & DrinkMEETING AND PICKUPMeeting pointKingston Visitor Information CentrePlease exchange your Viator/TripAdvisor voucher for trolley tickets before heading to the starting point. The tour departs from in front of Visitor Information Center at 209 Ontario Street. We recommend arriving at least 10 minutes prior to departure.Options and Start timeGhost and Mystery Trolley Tour :06:30 PMEnd pointThis activity ends back at the meeting point.WHAT TO EXPECT1: Kingston Trolley ToursThe Ghost & Mystery Trolley Tour includes some of Kingstons darkest stories & best-kept secrets.1 hour 30 minutes -Admission Ticket IncludedCanada's Penitentiary Museum (Pass by)Pass by Canadas oldest and most notorious maximum security prison and learn some its many stories.Kingston (Frontenac County) Courthouse (Pass by)Learn the story of Kingston's former hanging groundRockwood Asylum for the Criminally Insane (Pass by)Hear the dark stories of patients held and tortured in the Rockwood Asylum for the Criminally Insane and see if you can spot their ghosts in the windows.McBurney Park, Skeleton Park (Pass by)Learn why this park is commonly referred to as Skeleton Park by localsFort Henry National Historic Site (Pass by)Learn the darker parts of Fort Henry's hill and Deadman's Bay historySt. George's Anglican Cathedral (Pass by)Learn more about this majestic cathedral also serving as the final resting place of Lord Sydenham (Last Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada, First Governor General of the Province of Canada)ADDITIONAL INFOInfants and small children can ride in a pram or strollerService animals allowedPublic transportation options are available nearbyInfants are required to sit on an adults lapSuitable for all physical fitness levelsNot wheelchair accessibleThis tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelersCANCELLATION POLICYAll sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If its canceled because the minimum isnt met, youll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed) -
Ghost Tour of Queen's University
Type: Horror, Crime, and Dark History
Duration: 8 Hours
Ghost Tour of Queen's University
- Type:Horror, Crime, and Dark History
- Duration:8 Hours
OVERVIEWThere are few places more historic, charming, and haunted in Canada than Queens University. There are eerie tales of student grave robbers, professors reaching out from the beyond, heists gone wrong and streets shrouded in mystery. Weve never told these stories before and cant wait to share them with our guests. You wont hear spine-tingling and heart-pounding tales like these on the regular campus tours. Join us for the Ghosts of Queens University and graduate with a degree in the supernatural!INCLUDESAll Fees and TaxesMEETING AND PICKUPMeeting pointKingston (Frontenac County) CourthouseMeet your cloaked guide just in front of the Frontenac County Courthouse (5 Court Street).Options and Start timeGhost Tour of Queen's University:08:00 PMEnd pointThis activity ends back at the meeting point.WHAT TO EXPECTFrontenac County Court House National Historic Site (Pass by)Designated as a National Historic Site of Canada in 1980, this imposing limestone structure, in Greek Revival style, was built in the late 1850s. It is our meeting point for the evening and where our first ghost story is told.Chalmers United Church (Pass by)Chalmers United Church is a historic church located in Kingston, Ontario, known for its striking Gothic Revival architecture. Built in 1890, the church has a rich history and is a designated heritage building. We share a great ghost story about this historical landmark.Queen's University (Pass by)The Queen's University campus, which dates back to the 1840s, is a beautiful and vibrant hub of academic and social activity, and where most of our ghost stories will be shared. With stunning historic architecture, lush green spaces, and modern facilities, the campus offers a welcoming and inspiring environment for students, faculty, and visitors alike.Fleming Hall (Pass by)Fleming Hall with its various wings honours several figures in Queen's history. The original building was named for Sir Sandford Fleming, who was a noted chancellor of Queen's. The other three honourees were all affiliated with Electrical Engineering, which was located in Fleming Hall until 1989. The Jemmett Wing is named for Douglas Mill Jemmett, who is a key player in a chilling ghost story we share.Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre (Pass by)Founded in 1996 to support the success of Indigenous students, Four Directions moved into this home in 2000. Originally built in 1886, there have been many notable residents including Canadian poet Charles Sangster. We share his tragic story.
Summerhill (Pass by)Constructed in 1839, Summerhill was originally intended to be the country villa of Archdeacon George OKill Stuart. When Kingston became the capital of Canada, for a time it was used as a boarding house for the members of the Legislative Assembly. Queens purchased the building in 1854 and for many years it was the University's only building. It later housed the medical school - which used it for very macabre practices.Kingston General Hospital (Pass by)Kingston is home to many hospitals that are often used in training medical students studying at Queens University. Kingston General Hospital, in particular, was built in 1835. Unfortunately, once the original building was completed, there was no money left in the budget to purchase any
furnishings, leaving the building standing empty for three years. The hospital has had numerous uses throughout its history, it even acted as Canadas first temporary parliament building. We share ghost stories from two of Kingston's hospitals.Agnes Etherington Art Centre (Pass by)The Agnes Etherington Art Centre is a renowned art museum located on the campus of Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. With a collection of over 17,000 works of art, the museum is a hub of cultural activity, offering a diverse range of exhibitions and programming throughout the year. Visitors can explore art from around the world, from ancient to contemporary, and enjoy the beautiful architecture and tranquil outdoor spaces of this world-class museum. Lucky for us, it is also haunted.Dunning Hall - Queen's University Faculty of Arts and Science (Pass by)One of the lesser-known haunts on the university campus is Dunning Hall. Its a fairly newer building compared to some that we visited. Built in 1960, this modern stone building
is the home of Queens Department of Economics and boasts some of the universitys largest lecture halls.John Deutsch University Centre (Pass by)The John Deutsch University Centre, rebuilt in 1947, after the original Students Union was destroyed in a fire, is where the majority of ghostly events attributed to the spirit of Alfie Pierce tend to take place.ADDITIONAL INFOWheelchair accessibleInfants and small children can ride in a pram or strollerService animals allowedPublic transportation options are available nearbyTransportation options are wheelchair accessibleAll areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessibleNot recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular healthSuitable for all physical fitness levelsNot wheelchair accessibleThis tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelersCANCELLATION POLICYFor a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If its canceled because the minimum isnt met, youll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed) -
Kingston Bike Tours
Type: Bike, Ebike, and Mountain Bike Tours
Duration: 8 Hours
Kingston Bike Tours
- Type:Bike, Ebike, and Mountain Bike Tours
- Duration:8 Hours
OVERVIEWGet to know the city of Kingston and its history on a leisurely bike ride. Pedal around the lakeside city stopping at several points of interest along the way. See City Hall, Murney Tower, Kingston Pen, Queen's University, the waterfront, and more over the course of a few hours. While you ride, your guide regales you with stories and history about the Canadian City.
**Rain does not cancel a tour**See more than you would on a walking tourGet a comprehensive overview of KingstonChoose from several tour times to suit your scheduleA small group means more attention from your guideINCLUDESBottled waterBike helmetUse of bicycleMEETING AND PICKUPMeeting pointKingston Bike ToursWe will meet at a designated location in the Confederation Basin Park.Options and Start timeHistorical Bike Tours:01:00 PM, 04:00 PM, 10:00 AMEnd pointThis activity ends back at the meeting point.WHAT TO EXPECTMurney Tower National Historic Site (Pass by)Learn about Kingston historic military place in Canadian historyKingston City Hall (Pass by)Outside you will learn about the building and it's role in Canada's First Capital CityKingston Waterfront (Pass by)Biking along the waterfront1: Cooke's Fine FoodsDrop in and go back in time to visit Cooke's old world charm10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free2: Queen's UniversityLearn about the history of Queen's university5 minutes -Admission Ticket FreeAgnes Etherington Art Centre (Pass by)See the only public art gallery with four Rembrandt paintings3: Canada's Penitentiary Museum (Correctional Service of Canada Museum)Become educated on what it was like to be a prisoner in the notorious Kingston Pen20 minutes -Admission Ticket Not IncludedKingston Penitentiary (Pass by)We'll touch the limestone of the 175+ year old prison.4: Leon's CentreWe'll bike along Tragically Hip Way past the Leon's Centre, highlighting where the greatest band in Canadian history played their last concert5 minutes -Admission Ticket FreeADDITIONAL INFOService animals allowedPublic transportation options are available nearbyNot recommended for travelers with spinal injuriesNot recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular healthTravelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitnessNot wheelchair accessibleThis tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelersCANCELLATION POLICYFor a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed) -
Orignal Haunted Walk of Kingston 75-Minute Ghost Tour
Type: Horror, Crime, and Dark History
Duration: 8 Hours
Orignal Haunted Walk of Kingston 75-Minute Ghost Tour
- Type:Horror, Crime, and Dark History
- Duration:8 Hours
OVERVIEWDiscover Kingstons spooky sideand tread carefully, in case you run into any wayward spiritson this ghost stories walking tour. Pick from multiple evening start times, and meet your costumed guide in central Kingston. Youll pass by some of the citys key historical landmarks, including Kingston City Hall and the Kingston Public Market, and can soak up the after-dark perspective. As you go, hear spooky stories about Kingstons macabre and supernatural past.Explore Kingston in the company of a local storyteller or historianSee a new side of the city when you explore after nightfallDiscover the citys spookiest ghost stories and unexplained happeningsPick from multiple evening start times to suit your scheduleINCLUDESProfessional Tour Guide / StorytellerEXCLUDESGratuitiesMEETING AND PICKUPMeeting point200 Ontario StWe have a ticket counter in the lobby of the Prince George Hotel.Options and Start timeOrignal Haunted Walk of Kingston 75-Minute Ghost Tour:07:30 PM, 08:00 PM, 08:30 PMEnd pointThis activity ends back at the meeting point.WHAT TO EXPECTKingston Waterfront (Pass by)The tour begins from our ticket office at 200 Ontario Street featuring wonderful views of the Kingston Waterfront.Kingston City Hall (Pass by)Kingston City Hall was completed in 1844, with its scale and design reflective of Kingston's status as the capital of the Province of Canada at that time. The architect chosen for the project in 1841 was George Browne, and the building was believed to be one of Browne's most outstanding works. The building was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1961Kingston Public Market (Pass by)The Kingston Public Market is the oldest market in Ontario and has been providing food and a sense of community to residents of Kingston since 1801.Hochelaga Inn (Pass by)We share why Hochelaga Inn, built in 1879 for John McIntyre, a prominent Kingston lawyer and mayor, is our favourite haunted hotel in the city!Chalmers United Church (Pass by)The building was constructed in 1890 as The Chalmers Free Presbyterian Church. It was renamed to Chalmers United Church in 1925 with the creation of the United Church of Canada. It has a great ghost story!St. George's Anglican Cathedral (Pass by)With its congregation dating to 1783, the Cathedral is associated with the first organized Anglican parish in Ontario. Started in 1825, St. George's replaced a smaller structure built a short distance away in 1792. The core of the existing church was built of stone to the design of Kingston architect Thomas Rogers in 1825. The building was substantially enlarged in the 1840s with the addition of a nave bay, a large clock tower and an entrance portico comprised of a pediment supported by four columns. Completely gutted by fire in 1899, the church was quickly rebuilt under the direction of Joseph Power & Son. In 1975, the City of Kingston designated the church under the Ontario Heritage Act and, in 1981, the Ontario Heritage Trust secured a heritage easement on the building.ADDITIONAL INFOWheelchair accessibleInfants and small children can ride in a pram or strollerService animals allowedPublic transportation options are available nearbyTransportation options are wheelchair accessibleAll areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessibleNot recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular healthSuitable for all physical fitness levelsNot wheelchair accessibleThis tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelersCANCELLATION POLICYFor a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If its canceled because the minimum isnt met, youll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed) -
Trolley City Tour of Kingston
Type: City Tours
Duration: 8 Hours
Trolley City Tour of Kingston
- Type:City Tours
- Duration:8 Hours
OVERVIEWSee the best of Kingston without breaking a sweat, and enjoy a relaxing way to sightsee, aboard a trolley bus tour of Canadas first capital. Pick between several convenient departure times, and hop aboard the vehicle at the Kingston Visitor Center. As you go, spy highlights like Fort Henry, the Kingston City Hall, and more, and learn about the sights from the mix of recorded and live narration.See Kingstons top attractions, all in a single tourTraveling by trolley bus makes for a fun, easy way to get around townRecorded, GPS-triggered narration is available in four languagesLearn more from your hosts live commentary as you exploreINCLUDESTrolley City Tour of KingstonProfessional driver/guideLive commentary (English only) on boardEXCLUDESGratuitiesMEETING AND PICKUPMeeting pointKingston Visitor Information CentreExchange your Viator/TripAdvisor voucher for trolley tickets at Waterfront Gifts, 248 Ontario Street. All trolleys depart from the Visitor Information Center at 209 Ontario Street, Kingston, ON. The trolley will be parked in front of the old train station. Present your tickets to the guide to board.Options and Start timeTrolley City Tour:01:00 PM, 03:00 PM, 11:00 AMTrolley City Tour:11:00 AMEnd pointThis activity ends back at the meeting point.WHAT TO EXPECT1: Kingston Trolley ToursExplore the history of Canada's first capital aboard a comfortable thirty-two passenger trolley. The Trolley is the ideal way to enjoy Kingstons history and attractions. The GPS-triggered narration system in English, French, German and Chinese will complement your experienced English-speaking tour guide; together they provide an informative, engaging overview of Kingstons more than three hundred years of history. The trolley route covers all of Kingstons historic old town and downtown shopping district, including Fort Henry, the Penitentiary Museum, and Queens University.
Trolley City Tours (offered only from April 19th to May 17th and from October 15th to October 27th) are a round-trip 75 minute tour only, they do not include hop on, hop off stops. All Tours depart from in front of Visitor Experience Center at 209 Ontario Street, Kingston, ON.1 hour -Admission Ticket IncludedKingston City Hall (Pass by)See historic Kingston City HallFort Henry National Historic Site (Pass by)The trolley stops at all of Kingston's historic downtown sites including Fort Henry.Kingston Public Market (Pass by)See Kingston's Farmer's MarketPumpHouse Museum (Pass by)See the historic PumpHouse, Murney Tower National Historic Site and City ParkBellevue House National Historic Site (Pass by)See the home of Canada's First Prime MinisterCanada's Penitentiary Museum (Pass by)Get a view of Kingston Penitentiary, Kingston's Penitentiary Museum and historic Portsmouth VillageCathedral of Saint Mary (Pass by)See the beautiful Gothic architecture of St.Mary's Cathedral.ADDITIONAL INFOService animals allowedPublic transportation options are available nearbySuitable for all physical fitness levelsChildren must be accompanied by an adultMay be operated by a multi-lingual guide (English & French)Only selected departures are wheelchair accessible, please inquire when bookingNot wheelchair accessibleThis tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelersCANCELLATION POLICYAll sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If its canceled because the minimum isnt met, youll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
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