Event Description
Rhythm & Roots – Kingston’s Music History
Date: Friday 1st May 2026
Time: 11:00 am
Walk Description: Discover Kingston’s vibrant music history on a guided walking tour led by City of Kingston Curator, Jessika Moore. Journey through downtown streets and step into the stories behind the city’s most iconic musical moments. Explore the birthplace of Canada’s first opera, learn about a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer who traded the stage for a Kingston restaurant, uncover the site of a once-thriving piano manufacturing hub, and stand where the final, unforgettable concert captured the attention a nation. Join us to experience the sounds, stories, and legends that helped shape Kingston’s vibrant music history.
Meeting Place: next to “The HIP” sign at Slush Puppy Place, located at 1 The Tragically Hip Way
Terrain: Mostly flat terrain along public sidewalks on The Tragically Hip Way, Ontario, Princess and King Streets.
Length: 60 minutes
Tour Leaders and Organizers: City of Kingston Curator Jessika Moore
Fri. May 1st
"The HIP" sign at Slush Puppy Place
Free
In-Person Event
11:00am - 12:00pm
