People will travel back in time to meet ghosts of Guelph’s past with the Guelph Museums’ Spirit Walk through the Two Rivers neighbourhood on Sept. 9.
“The Spirit Walk is where live theatre meets historic walking tour,” Val Harrison, Guelph Museums co-ordinator of public programs, said in a news release. “Not only will you meet fascinating characters from Guelph’s past, but you will also discover more about our architectural heritage.”
The walk leaves McCrae House, 108 Water St., every 30 minutes from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Each tour lasts about two hours, finishing up at the Boathouse on Gordon Street.
Along the way, participants can expect to meet a variety of Guelph characters, including Fioranza Drew (1910-1965), daughter of world-famous tenor Edward Johnson; Priscilla Johnson (1858-1927), wife of Boathouse owner William Johnson; Samuel Carter (1859-1936), alderman, mayor and MPP; J.W. Lyon (1848-1933), publisher of the World Publishing Company; and George Sleeman (1841-1926), brewery owner and mayor.
A tour of St. Mary’s Ukrainian Church will also be available, and participants will also hear stories from knowledgeable tour guides about some of the historic buildings on the route. Tickets for the Spirit Walk are available through the River Run box office, riverrun.ca, 519-763-3000.