Pulse of the Past: A Walk through Kingston's Medical History
Step back in time to discover Kingston's rich medical history! This guided outdoor walking tour traces the successes and sacrifices to establish one of Canada’s oldest public hospitals and the Queen’s School of Medicine. This tour weaves through the city's historic streets to offer a unique look at the people and places that kept the city's heart beating.
Details: Offering tours Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 10:30am and 2:00pm until August 24, 2025.
This walking tour is 1 hour in duration and runs rain or shine (tours will be cancelled in the event of a thunderstorm). Please dress for the weather and protect yourself from the sun.
Cost: $10 adult and $5 for students, seniors, and children 5 and older. Tickets also include admission into the Museum of Health Care. Purchase tickets today!
Tour Route: The tour begins and ends at the Museum of Health Care, Ann Baillie Building, National Historic Site, 32 George Street.
Find our booth at the following community events:
August 9th 10am to 5pm
Murney Fest
Join us for Murney Fest, an all day celebration in the park outside of the Murney Tower Museum! Find tickets here.
August 10th, 10am to 2pm
Tamarack Teddy Bear Party
1300 Bath Road
Children, parents, and of course their beloved Teddy Bears are welcome to join us for a day filled with crafts, fun activities in support for programs at BGC South East and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Find tickets here.
August 14th
Wicked, Movies in the Square
Springer Market Sqaure
Mix up your own potion before watcing Wicked at Movies in the Square
August 15th and 16th, 11am to 3pm
Kingston Visitor's Centre
Upcoming Talk: Harm Reduction by Rhonda Lovell
August 28th at 4pm Museum of Health Care, 32 George Street
This presentation by Public Health Nurse Rhonda Lovell will provide a brief overview of harm reduction, including historical milestones, placing this essential pragmatic approach to substance use health in the context of the ongoing drug poisoning crisis and local efforts to address substance-related harms and deaths. This talk is offered for free to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day (August 31), as part of our exhibition of They are loved-an epidemic of grief.
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