Step behind the walls of Canada’s oldest and most notorious maximum-security prison: An Express Tour is included with 48h and 72h K-Pass.
The Express Tour is a fully accessible 45-minute guided tour introducing the Kingston Penitentiary. Guests will have the opportunity to visit many of the highlights within the institution, including the North Gate, a cell range, the canteen and social services area.
You can upgrade to the Standard Tour or the Extended Tour for an additional fee.
The Standard tour includes the muster area (visitation and correspondence area), north gate, G-Range (cell range) programs wing, main cell dome, segregation/dissociation wing, shop dome, metal shop, recreational yard, regional treatment center gymnasium and a view of the re-authenticated aboriginal grounds. This tour takes approximately 1.5 hours and is wheelchair accessible.
The Extended tour is a 2.5-hour tour covers the Standard Tour content as well as a more in-depth look behind the walls exploring the history of Kingston Penitentiary and Regional Treatment Centre. Discover more of the site and hear about the history of additional areas, such as the hospital, gymnasium, and school. With smaller group sizes the Extended Tour provides a greater opportunity to connect with retired corrections staff and tour guides.
Tours contain subject matter designed for a mature audience – parental discretion is advised.
www.kingstonpentour.com
560 King St. West
Trolley Stop #8
