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You know it’s spring when the Kingston Penitentiary tours season begins.
Greg Gouthro with the St. Lawrence Parks Commission tells us eclipse weekend in early April got the ball rolling.
Tour length choices vary from 45 minutes to a couple of hours. Gouthro says all selections include the major historical points including the prison’s main dome.
You’ll learn about inmate life behind the walls of Canada’s oldest penitentiary including stories of escapes. You’ll also hear personalized accounts from former staff.
Go to KingstonPenTour.com for information on booking Kingston Penitentiary tours.
Written by John Brenner