Activities & Programs

 The Astonishing Past of Kingston General Hospital Walking Tour
Pandemics, politics, and prisoners-of-war - Kingston's history as you've never heard it before!

Tickets: $5 per person. Children 14 and under free.
Tour begins at: Museum of Health Care, 32 George Street
By appointment only. For bookings, call 613-548-2419 or e-mail tour@kgh.kari.net.

From site of the first seat of the United Province of Canada, to charity hospital with a staff of two, to the Christmas fire of 1897, learn the fascinating story of the tumultuous early years of Kingston General Hospital. These unique 60-minute guided tours of the grounds and historic buildings of KGH span nearly 100 years!

FOR KIDS & FAMILIES: KGHistory for Kids, a 30-minute, activity-based kids' tour for ages 6-12, offered at a special family rate of $5. View more information.

FOR LARGE GROUPS: We offer a special discounted rate for group walking tours. Please contact us for more information.

The Kingston library system (KFPL) offers FREE museum passes, which include passes for our Astonishing Past tour, and which you can put on hold as you would any library material.

Can't make it to a guided walking tour? Contact us about having a guided virtual tour brought to your group!