A Night of Haunting Tales

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting an eerie glow over Kingston, I found myself standing in front of the imposing limestone structure of the Frontenac County Court House. This was the starting point of the Queen’s University Ghost Tour, a journey into the supernatural that promised to be unlike any other. The air was thick with anticipation, and I could feel the energy of the night pulsing through me, much like the bassline of a deep house track reverberating through a dimly lit club.

Our guide, a charismatic storyteller with a flair for the dramatic, began weaving tales of student grave robbers and professors reaching out from beyond the grave. The stories were as chilling as they were captivating, each one more spine-tingling than the last. As we moved from one historic site to another, the shadows seemed to dance around us, whispering secrets of the past.

The tour took us through the heart of Queen’s University, where the architecture itself seemed to hold its breath, waiting to reveal its haunted history. From the Gothic Revival beauty of Chalmers United Church to the storied halls of Fleming Hall, each location had its own ghostly tale to tell. It was a night of mystery and intrigue, a perfect blend of history and the supernatural.

Ghosts of the Past

As we ventured deeper into the campus, the stories grew darker and more intense. At the Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre, we learned of the tragic tale of Canadian poet Charles Sangster, whose spirit is said to linger in the shadows. The air was thick with emotion, and I couldn’t help but feel a connection to the past, as if the ghosts themselves were reaching out to share their stories.

The highlight of the tour was undoubtedly Summerhill, a building steeped in history and macabre practices. Once a boarding house for the Legislative Assembly, it later became the university’s medical school, where students engaged in some rather grim activities. The tales of heists gone wrong and spirits that refused to rest were enough to send shivers down my spine.

As we stood in the dimly lit corridors, I could almost hear the echoes of the past, a haunting melody that played on the edges of my consciousness. It was a reminder that history is never truly silent, and that the stories of those who came before us continue to resonate in the present.

A Supernatural Symphony

The final leg of our journey took us to the Kingston General Hospital and the Agnes Etherington Art Centre, both of which are said to be haunted by restless spirits. The hospital, with its long history and numerous uses, was a particularly eerie stop. As we listened to tales of ghostly apparitions and unexplained phenomena, I couldn’t help but feel a thrill of excitement, much like the rush of adrenaline that comes with a perfectly timed drop in a DJ set.

The Agnes Etherington Art Centre, with its stunning collection of art and tranquil outdoor spaces, provided a fitting end to our tour. As we stood in the moonlight, surrounded by the beauty of the campus, I realized that this was more than just a ghost tour. It was a journey into the heart of Kingston’s history, a chance to connect with the past in a way that was both thrilling and enlightening.

As the night came to a close, I found myself reflecting on the stories we had heard and the places we had visited. The Queen’s University Ghost Tour was an unforgettable experience, a supernatural symphony that left me wanting more. For those who crave adventure and a taste of the unknown, this is a journey not to be missed.