Kingston Penitentiary Tour and Lunch
Join us on this 1.5-hour tour of Kingston Penitentiary and gain a fascinating glimpse into Canada’s most notorious maximum-security prison, which operated from 1835 to 2013. We’ll be guided through cell blocks, workshops, and solitary confinement cells which will shed a light on the daily lives of inmates and the evolution of prison conditions and policies over the years.
Experienced tour guides—often former correctional officers—share intriguing stories and historical insights about the facility’s past, famous inmates, and escape attempts. We’ll learn about the prison’s notorious figures, like Paul Bernardo, and significant events, such as the 1971 prison riot.
Before heading back to Peterborough, we will stop for lunch in Kingston at the One Eyed Jack Restaurant.
Date: June 25, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM Departure, return by 6:00 PM (approx.)
Cost: $120/person
Location: Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre, 775 Brealey Drive
Contact: Mike Hart (mhardthr@gmail.com) Phone: 705-741-1749
To sign up: Contact Mike Hart by email or phone or sign up at the meeting.
Please note: Guests of Probus are required to sign an event waiver
