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The Tragically Hip

Explore the legacy of The Tragically Hip in Kingston as the city marks 10 years since the band’s final concerts in 2016.

Formed in Kingston in 1984, The Tragically Hip are an essential part of Kingston’s cultural identity, with a legacy that is inseparable from the place they have long called home. 

This page serves as a hub for Hip-related sites, stories, merchandise, screenings, and public experiences in Kingston, with more to be added as anniversary programming and initiatives develop. 

“Everyone was in it from miles around,”

The Tragically Hip

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"Fully Completely" The Tragically Hip Stories

Hip finds in Kingston

Bring a piece of the story home with The Tragically Hip merchandise available at local Kingston shops, including official releases and items inspired by the band's hometown roots.

What to watch

Iconic Hip moments; captured on film and on stage, highlighting the music, the moments and the legacy.

Places that shape their story

From downtown installations to the venues and neighbourhoods that shaped their early years, these sites mark key connections between The Tragically Hip and the city that shaped their story.

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Creative walking tours

Discover Kingston on foot with the Creative walking tour, highlighting places conneted to The Tragically Hip's early years and legacy. 

The self-guided route links key sites throughout the city, inviting visitors to explore how Kingston's neighbourhoods, venues, and landmarks helped shape the band's story.

Explore the walking tour

Stories of the Hip