Walking tours
Kingston Music tours
Explore Kingston’s vibrant music scene at your own pace, with three self-guided tours, each narrated by local musicians and music-lovers. Each tour features both archival and recent photos and videos.
Earphones recommended
Downtown
8 stops
3 km
About 1 hour
On this tour, you will learn about the early days of The Tragically Hip and The Mahones, explore the site of Kingston’s liveliest outdoor festival, learn about a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer turned restaurateur, and more.
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West
8 Stops
3 km
About 1 hour
On this tour, you’ll visit a high school with several notable musical alumni; explore the Queen’s University venues that brought future award-winning musicians together; visit a church turned community music hub; and more.
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Extended
16 Stops
6 km
About 2 hours
On this tour, you’ll explore stories from Kingston’s musical past and present. You’ll hear stories about, and listen to music from, The Tragically Hip, The Wilderness, Sarah Harmer, and more: plus, you’ll pass by downtown Kingston’s three independent music stores and many live music venues.
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This project is funded, in part, by the City of Kingston in support of the Creative Industries Strategy that positions Kingston as a destination of choice for creative industry producers and consumers.
