HISTORY & HAUNTINGS GHOST WALKS OF NAPANEE Experience a night of mystery and intrigue. Join us every Saturday for an evening filled with spine-tingling tales and historical hauntings. Discover the secrets that lie within our upcoming ghost walk. ​ Each walk starts at the Napanee Town Hall (124 John St) at 6:00pm - rain or shine. ​ This 90-minute leisurely walk will take us through downtown Napanee to visit plenty of historic sites. We will also visit places with a rather darker history and share tales from - alleyways, robberies, grave site, apparitions, disembodied voices and....murders. ​ Adults $ 15 ~ Students $10 ~ under 7yrs Free ​ By reservation only. Visit Eventbrite.ca OR call 613 650 1749 History is all around us The history of Napanee began with the settlement of the United Empire Loyalists following the American War of Independence. In 1785, a saw mill was built on the river near the falls and a year later, a grist mill. By 1830, lots had been surveyed between East and West Streets, and Water and Thomas Streets. Napanee boasted almost two dozen buildings and was slowly developing as a port, exporting timber, grain and potash. In 1852, Napanee changed from a hamlet to a police village. Becoming a police village meant it could tax the community to pay for the services of a constable. In 1855, the village was incorporated as an independent municipality. When the Grand Trunk arrived in 1856, Napanee's economy gained impetus and, with its resulting growth in size and importance became the County Seat for Lennox and Addington County in 1863. Due to an abundance of water power, Napanee experienced its greatest growth during the period of industrial expansion between 1870 and 1880. The added prosperity of the merchants and industrialists resulted in the construction of many residences that today, give Napanee its rich architectural heritage. By 1900, Napanee was a quieter place with a static population of civil servants, officials, merchants and retired farmers. Even with renewed growth during the war and post war years, the character of the town has remained virtually unchanged. Napanee has retained much of its past in the form of graceful buildings that still reflect the charm of an earlier era when the pace was slower and life was simpler. Municipal amalgamations in 1998 expanded the old town to The Town of Greater Napanee, including the original Loyalist settled townships of Adolphustown, Fredericksburgh and Richmond. View Gallery There may be no better way to communicate what we do than through images. As you browse our site, take a few moments to let your eyes linger here, and see if you can get a feel for our signature touch. Frequently Asked Questions Do I need to reserve my attendance? How long is the Ghost Walk? Are the walks scary for kids and adults? Is there a refreshment stop along the way? Where is the best place to park? What if the weather isn't good? How soon should I book reservations? Reservations are required and can be made several ways: by contacting eventbrite.ca to pay via credit card Email: ghostwalksnapanee@gmail.com OR call 613 650 1749 to pay at the rendezvous site ​ The walks are at a leisurely pace and are 90 minutes long. The walks are not only family friendly (no one jumps out at you) but we are also pet friendly. Pets should be on a leash and be calm in demeanor and bring water for your furry friend! ​ Yes! We can make a short stop ​ You can park around the Town Hall area (124 John St) where the walk begins or on Dundas St. ​ The Ghost Walks go rain or shine. It just adds to the ambience. Of course, dress accordingly! ​ It is highly recommended to make reservations the day before the walk so we can book the appropriate amount of staff. If you are booking the day of the event, please email OR phone your reservations in!! ​ ​ ​ ​