Intrigue. Hidden Tales. Lost History.
The stories behind downtown Port Arthur.
Who was Oliver Prevost and why did he die? Why does the second floor of the Prince Arthur Hotel sometimes smell like cigar smoke? How did the Queen’s Hotel meet its untimely end?
All of these questions and more will be answered during the Port Arthur Walking Tour.
The tour is approximately 1.5km and should last about 90 minutes.
Earpieces will be provided to all participants for optimal hearing purposes.
The Historical Walking Tours will operate weather permitting, we encourage you to dress appropriately. In instances of inclement weather, we will do our best to reschedule the walking tour. If we are unable to reschedule the tour or you cannot join us at the later date we will be offering full refunds.
These tours welcome participants of all ages, but some of the content may not be suitable for small children. Parental discretion is advised. Please note that all tours are offered in the English language only.
Starting Location: Thunder Bay Tourist Pagoda, 198 Red River Road
The Thunder Bay Museum reserves the right to cancel the walking tour due to safety concerns, low attendance, or staffing shortages. In the event of a cancellation, a rain-date will be scheduled for the tour and your registration will be transferred to that date. Should you be unavailable for the rain-date, a refund of your registration fee will be processed upon your request.