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Official page of Kingston Penitentiary Tours. Offering guided tours to explore over 180 years of Canadian history.

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Choose from 3 tour options - Express, Standard or Extended. Season ends October 31. Kingston Pen Tours offers a unique opportunity to explore Canada's oldest maximum-security prison. Closed in 2013 and designated as a National Historic Site, it is an amazing historical building, predating Canada's confederation in 1867. Tours include the Standard, Extended and Express. We look forward to seeing you this season! En français:

Profitez d’une occasion unique d’explorer la plus ancienne prison à sécurité maximale du Canada. Cet impressionnant bâtiment historique dont la première vocation a pris fin en 2013 date d’avant la Confédération canadienne en 1867. Le Pénitencier de Kingston a été désigné lieu historique national. Les visites comprennent la Standard, l’Extended et l’Express. Nous avons hâte de vous y accueillir cette saison!

10/17/2026

🔑 Two weeks left to step behind the walls!

The 2026 Kingston Pen Tours season is quickly coming to an end, but there’s still time to visit.

With numerous tour options to choose from, you can experience Kingston Pen in a way that fits your interests, whether you’re visiting for the first time or coming back to discover more.

📅 Only two weeks remain. Book your tour before the gates close for the season!

10/13/2026

Rain in the forecast this week! 🌧️ A friendly reminder for guests joining us at Kingston Pen Tours: portions of the tour take place outdoors. If it's raining, our team will do their best to limit time spent outside, but we recommend dressing for the weather and bringing an umbrella or raincoat.

🍂 As the temperatures cool, keep in mind that it can feel noticeably colder inside the penitentiary's historic limestone walls than it does outdoors. We look forward to welcoming you for an unforgettable visit, rain or shine.

10/07/2026

🍂 Make Kingston Pen Tours part of your Thanksgiving long weekend!

We’re open all weekend, including Monday. If your family is interested in history and you’re looking for something different to do, step behind the walls and discover the story of Kingston Penitentiary.

With a variety of tour options available, there’s something for everyone to explore.

🍁 Make the most of the long weekend and book your tour! Our last day of the season is October 31.

10/01/2026

🔑 Yesterday marked 13 years since Kingston Penitentiary closed its doors.

On September 30, 2013, Kingston Penitentiary officially ceased operations, marking the end of a significant chapter in the site’s long history.

Today, the former institution has a new purpose, welcoming visitors through its gates to learn about the people, stories and history connected to this National Historic Site.

09/25/2026

💚⚜️ Bonne fête des Franco-Ontariens et Franco-Ontariennes! ⚜️💚

Aujourd’hui, nous célébrons la communauté franco-ontarienne, sa culture, son histoire et son importante contribution à notre province.

À Kingston Pen Tours, nous sommes fiers d’accueillir nos visiteurs en français! Pour le reste de la saison, des visites standard en français sont offertes les samedis.

Venez découvrir l’histoire fascinante du Pénitencier de Kingston dans la langue de votre choix.

09/21/2026

🍂 Fall has arrived in Kingston! (Well, officially starting tomorrow). The leaves are changing, the days are getting shorter and there’s a crispness in the air. It’s a beautiful time of year to explore the city, and there’s still time to add a Kingston Penitentiary tour to your fall plans!

Step inside and discover the history and stories behind the walls before the season comes to an end.

🔐 Tours continue until October 31, and then we’re closed for the season.

🎟️ Plan your fall visit and book your tour today!

09/13/2026

Missed us this weekend? There's still time!

Kingston Pen Tours is open 7 days a week until October 31. Discover the history and stories of this iconic landmark before the season ends.

🎟️ Book ahead online to guarantee your preferred tour time.

09/08/2026

Summer may be winding down, but there's still plenty of time to experience Kingston Pen Tours before the season ends! 🔐

Tours run daily until October 31, giving you the chance to step inside Canada's oldest and most notorious maximum-security prison. Explore the grounds, hear fascinating stories from the penitentiary's past, and discover a piece of Kingston's history before we close for the season.

Book your tour today!
👉 https://www.kingstonpentours.com/visit/admissions/

09/04/2026

Looking for something unique to do this long weekend? 🔒

Did you know Kingston Pen Tours are open Monday? There’s still plenty of space available, but tours can fill up quickly!

🎟️ We strongly recommend purchasing your tickets online in advance to secure your spot and avoid disappointment.

Step inside one of Canada’s most historic and fascinating institutions and learn the history behind it.

👉 Tour information and tickets: https://www.kingstonpentours.com/visit/admissions/

08/31/2026

🏛️ One of the most photographed features of Kingston Pen Tours, this beautiful staircase continues to capture the attention of visitors with its striking architecture and historic character.

📸 Guests on our Extended Tour will have the opportunity to climb the staircase and explore some of the upper rooms as part of their experience.

👀 Joining us on a Standard Tour? You'll still be able to admire this impressive space from below as you visit lower rooms.

Please note: due to the stairs, a portion of the Extended Tour is not accessible. Our Express and Standard Tours are fully accessible and offer a fantastic opportunity to explore the history of Kingston Penitentiary.

No matter which tour you choose, there are countless opportunities to discover the unique history and architecture of this iconic site.

Address

560 King Street West
Kingston, ON
K7L4V7

Website

https://www.kingstonpentours.com/admissions, https://www.kingstonpentours.com/visit/passes/, http://kingstonpentours.com

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