Taste Canal Park treats while uncovering its red-light-district ghost stories
2.5 hrs
Up to 10 people
Food, specialty drink, storytelling
Walk through Canal Park's historic former red-light district, where stories of sailors, loggers, working ladies, and lingering spirits shape the route. Hear tales of flirtation, scandal, and ghostly secrets as you visit public businesses along the way—this is a storytelling tour, not a property investigation.
Same-day cancellations receive a 50% refund. No-shows forfeit 100% of the ticket price.
Product ID: MHSDR9
Wear good walking shoes and dress in layers for chilly lakeside weather. Bring a fully charged phone; consider an umbrella or raincoat if rain is possible.
The food tour may be canceled in bad or icy winter storms.
Grandma's Saloon & Grill, upstairs bar
Kimberly Christine is clearly the heart of these tours, and reviewers can't stop raving about her. Her background in theater shows, she has a natural storytelling ability that keeps groups engaged while weaving together local paranormal accounts, personal experiences, and genuinely surprising Duluth history. Several longtime locals and repeat visitors mentioned learning things they'd never come across before, which says a lot. The Canal Park walking tour is the standout offering, typically wrapping up with a Spirit Box session that guests seem to love. Ghost hunting gear is available for those who want to dig in, but Kim makes it comfortable for anyone who'd rather just listen and explore. One reviewer noted the Quarry Walk leaned more toward geology than the paranormal, so if you're strictly chasing ghost stories, the Canal Park tour is probably your best bet. Small group sizes make the experience feel personal, and Kim has a reputation for being thoughtful and accommodating, including going out of her way for guests with physical limitations. Whether you're a paranormal enthusiast or just someone who enjoys a good story on a walk, this is one of those experiences that tends to stick with people long after the tour ends.
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