As part of the government’s move into Step One of its Roadmap to Reopen Ontario plan, St. Lawrence Parks Commission (SLPC), in partnership with Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), is pleased to announce the reopening of Kingston Pen Tours for its sixth season beginning Wednesday, June 16th, 2021. To comply with public health measures, advice and restrictions, Kingston Pen will be offering limited outdoor guided tours in Step One.
This 1.5 hour guided tour option will initially be offered with smaller group sizes of 10 guests per tour. It brings historic, architectural and criminological components together into a one-of-a-kind outdoor experience. Within the walls of Canada’s oldest maximum-security prison, guests explore the outdoor spaces of the living and working areas, some dating back to the 1830s. Unique stories can also be heard by former CSC staff along the way, who provide first-hand accounts of what really transpired inside the prison’s walls from stories of escapes, riots, history and daily routine on this 1.5-hour guided tour.
This tour contains subject matter designed for a mature audience and is not recommended for children. Tours are available in French as well.
Tickets are now on sale at www.KingstonPenTour.com.
go to Kingston Pen Tours to Welcome Back Guests - St. Lawrence Parks Commission for more information
Event details
When
Weekly on Wed / Thu / Fri / Sat / Sun • 9 am
Where
Kingston Penitentiary
Language
English
Organizer:
St. Lawrence Parks Commission