Kingston Ghost Tour: Real Haunted Stories Walking

Real ghost stories from the people who know Kingston best

The Original Haunted Walk is a 75-minute guided walking tour through Kingston, Ontario, where a professional storyteller leads you past six historic sites—City Hall, the Public Market, Hochelaga Inn, Chalmers United Church, and St. George's Cathedral—sharing documented ghost stories tied to each location. The tour starts at 200 Ontario Street and runs year-round; children are welcome from age 10.

Step-by-step itinerary

Haunted walking tour of Kingston

• Start at 200 Ontario Street ticket office
• View Kingston Waterfront
• Pass by Kingston City Hall
• Pass by Kingston Public Market
• See Hochelaga Inn haunted hotel
• Pass by Chalmers United Church
• Pass by St. George's Cathedral

The Experience

The tour begins at the ticket office on Ontario Street with views of Kingston Waterfront, then moves through the city's oldest neighborhoods. Your guide is a local storyteller, dramatist or amateur historian—someone who knows these buildings and the stories attached to them. Over 75 minutes, you walk past Kingston City Hall, completed in 1844 when Kingston was the capital of the Province of Canada, and the Kingston Public Market, Ontario's oldest market, operating since 1801. Each stop has a documented ghost story; the guide shares why Hochelaga Inn, built in 1879 for a prominent lawyer and mayor, is considered the city's most haunted hotel.

The route also takes you to Chalmers United Church, originally built as a Presbyterian church in 1890 with its own ghost story, and St. George's Cathedral, whose congregation dates to 1783. The cathedral was gutted by fire in 1899 and rebuilt; it's now a protected heritage site. These aren't invented tales—they're stories rooted in the city's documented history and the people who lived in these buildings.

The walk is wheelchair accessible, and all surfaces and areas along the route are navigable. Public transportation stops nearby if you need to arrive by transit. The tour runs in English and is suitable for all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Gratuities are not included in the ticket price.

What’s included

Professional tour guide and storyteller; 75-minute walking route through six historic sites including Kingston City Hall, the Kingston Public Market, Hochelaga Inn, Chalmers United Church, and St. George's Cathedral.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Haunted Walk of Kingston

Is this one for you?You're visiting Kingston and want to learn the city's real history through the stories locals tell—not a generic ghost walk, but one led by someone who knows these buildings and the documented hauntings tied to them.

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Top questions

What ghost stories will I actually hear on this Kingston walking tour?

The Original Haunted Walk shares real-life hauntings tied to specific buildings: Hochelaga Inn, built in 1879, is presented as the city's most haunted hotel; Chalmers United Church, built in 1890, has its own documented ghost story; and St. George's Cathedral, rebuilt after a devastating 1899 fire, carries stories from its long history dating to 1783. The guide connects each story to the building's actual history and the people who lived there.

How long is the Kingston Ghost Tour and where does it start?

The tour is 75 minutes long and begins at the ticket office at 200 Ontario Street, which overlooks Kingston Waterfront. From there, you walk to the six historic sites around the city.

Can children go on this haunted walking tour?

Children are welcome from age 10 and up. Younger children can ride in a pram or stroller if needed, and the tour is accessible for families.

Is the Kingston Ghost Tour accessible for people with mobility concerns?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible; all areas and surfaces along the walking route are navigable, and public transportation options are available nearby if you need them.

Who leads the Kingston Ghost Tour?

The Original Haunted Walk is led by a professional guide who is a local storyteller, dramatist, or amateur historian—someone with deep knowledge of Kingston's history and the documented stories behind each site.

What makes Kingston City Hall and St. George's Cathedral part of this ghost tour?

Kingston City Hall, completed in 1844 during Kingston's time as the capital of the Province of Canada, is an architectural landmark with its own stories. St. George's Cathedral, whose congregation dates to 1783, was completely gutted by fire in 1899 and rebuilt; it was designated a heritage site in 1975 and carries stories from over two centuries of history.