“As you follow the lantern of your costumed guide through the city streets,
let the darkness of the past envelope you. Thoroughly enjoy a highly entertaining rendition of Pembroke’s true tales of ghastly ghosts and grisly gallows, historical buildings and memorable
characters of a bygone era, still eager to share their lives…”
Cold case files, ghosts, murder, confession, disease epidemics, jail breaks, hangings and so much more...
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To book a tour, call Treena at 613-635-7281
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Exciting details Prices Rave reviews and Media Coverage Your Guide
Hello and Welcome! Thank you for your interest! The response to this tour has been fantastic. Please see the TESTIMONIALS section for more.
DESCRIPTION
On the tour, you are sure to receive a great evening's entertainment, learn A LOT about Pembroke's dark side, laugh many times, and remember it forever. (I have actually had many people say they want to go again! And so far, several actually have.)
At each stop - in the shadow of Pembroke's most historic buildings - you will hear one or more enthralling stories of those who lived and breathed here long ago. Get ready to be fascinated, chilled and amazed.
It is my strongest belief that a GREAT walking tour must have fantastic buildings and solid research - but above all, it's ALL about the way the stories are crafted and told. It's about impressive storytelling that is a cut above. I am a professional educator and writer, and each tour I give is a performance that I take personal pride in - and that you will not forget.
Cold case files, ghosts, murder, confession, disease epidemics, jail breaks, hangings and so much more...
All the content of the tour is true, and based on extensive research from archives of the Pembroke Observer, Pembroke Bulletin, history books and personal interviews.
Promotional shot Inside the courthouse (weekday tours only) Another exciting tour begins!
A historical walking tour is a unique adventure -
In the shadow of important heritage buildings, guests make a personal connection with those who lived and breathed here long ago , a glimpse into the past to be remembered, always...
BOOK NOW AND SEE WHAT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT!
DISTANCE AND TIME:
The tour is between 1.5 and 2 hours long, depending on how fast the group walks and how many questions there are. It covers about 2 km (although it doesn't seem it!). There are eight stops on the tour, with a chance to sit on a bench or lawn at most. A few people have brought portable chairs along, which you may want to consider.
WHERE:
Tours begin at 400 Pembroke St. across the street from Dairy Queen in the Service Canada parking lot - please park vehicles against the building side of the lot (A big thank you goes to Nick's Pizza for the use of the parking lot.) Admission will be paid in the 10 minutes before the tour by CASH (HST included).
Your guide is not responsible for any injuries or accidents that may occur during Pembroke Haunted History walking tours.
BOOKING:
Tours (consider family, friends, visitors, co-workers, staff or any combination of these) must be booked in advance by phone. You will then receive a call close to the tour date to confirm your booking. Tours may be postponed due to pouring rain. (If a thunderstorm is forecast, I will give you a call to discuss on the day of the tour.) Tours can be held during the day, but are usually in the evening, starting at 6:30 or 7 pm. There is a minimum booking of 20 people. If you have more than 20, you as the organizer are thanked with free admission; please call me with a couple of possible dates. If you have a group of 10-15, please call me and I will do my best to connect you with another similar group.
AGE REQUIREMENT of 18 and up:
Although I've tried to make the tour work as an all-ages family event, there are several reasons why the tour is available for adults. These have to do with the tour content, which is to say the least, mature (murders etc.), and the design of the tour. The stories have been crafted to provide a completely satisfying evening of grown-up entertainment and education: lots of suspense, lots of historic detail, lots of well-researched historic context. Everyone raves about the tour at the end, and that is something to be treasured. Said another way, the tour is too long and too detailed for young teens and children, who quickly become bored and very distracting (which will detract from the enjoyment of others on the tour). However, if you have a mature teen with a very keen interest in history and true crime whom you would like to bring, please do.
I hope to host your tour soon.
To reserve, call Treena at 613-635-7281
SEE YOU THERE, IF YOU DARE!
Prices
$10 (HST included) - ages 18 and up: see age requirement above. CASH ONLY - THANK YOU.
Rave reviews and media coverage so far...
The Ottawa Sun( June 22/06) Tom Van Dusen: "Pembroke's haunted walking tour designed to spook and educate...Hein launched the 90-minute downtown walk to increasingly positive reviews...a natural-born researcher..."
The North Renfrew Times (May 3/06): "...a must-do adventure for those who want to discover Pembroke's dark past...Buildings of significance are an important part of the tour..."
Barry's Bay This Week (May 24/06): "...a guided tour highlighting the spookier aspects of the city's streets...As she stops at the different locations, she explains what happened...and how the situations ended. She sprinkles facts about local history in between tales of murders and ghosts..."
The Petawawa Post (April 25/06): "well researched factual tales of spine-tingling suspense, murder, hangings and documented ghost stories...All tour commentary is based on extensive research..."
Marie White, Tourism Communications, Ottawa Valley Tourist Association: (May 06) "It was really fun and spooky... I had nightmares! It reminded me of 'Murder She Wrote' - a great set of stories that all come together in the end...I liked the way the stories were told, with sensitivity. You can tell you really care about these families...I loved this tour - the architecture, the stories, the history - wow!"
Mark Lachance, Memorialist, (Oct. 18/06) "I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the time...You have obviously done meticulous research into this city's dark past and you also have an uncanny ability to convey the mood in your stories with just the right words."
Mayor of Pembroke Ed Jacyno: "It truly opened my eyes to buildings and places that we pass daily and that only at times seem to be in our peripheral vision."
Shawn Gallant, TheOttawaValley.com (the area's most comprehensive local guide and business directory): "Pembroke Haunted History walk is both chilling and educational. Treena’s clever storytelling about Pembroke’s eerie past makes this a must see."
Upper Ottawa Valley Geneaological Group (newsletter) "The tour was enjoyed by all and given our 'stamp of approval.' It takes place in the oldest, historic section of Pembroke's east end, and all the stories are guaranteed true..."
Jack from Pembroke “Great tour and great performance."
Patty from Kingston: "I had a ball. You're really funny.”
Gerald from Pembroke: "This is your calling."
Robert from Renfrew: "I wish you'd been my history teacher!"
To book a tour, call Treena at 613-635-7281
SEE YOU THERE, IF YOU DARE!
Check out just a few of the other spooky historical walking tours in Canada!
Victoria, BC www.discoverthepast.com
St. John’s NFLD www.hauntedhike.com
Kingston, ON www.hauntedwalk.com/kingstontours.php
Edmonton, AB www.edmontonghosttours.com
Quebec City, QC www.ghosttoursofquebec.com
Toronto, ON www.muddyyorktours.com
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