MOOSE JAW — Tourism Moose Jaw is set to roll out an exciting lineup of revised trolley tours for the summer, offering locals and visitors alike fresh ways to explore the city’s history, crime stories, and ghostly legends.
Lynette Biech, Tourism Moose Jaw’s trolley manager who also writes the tours, is thrilled about this season’s offerings.
“I like to change (the tours) every couple of years. I write them just to change it up because the trolley is so well supported by the City of Moose Jaw and the surrounding community,” she said. “We like to offer something different for those folks who are coming every year with their guests or with their tourist friends.”
Daytime history and mini trolley tour
Tourism Moose Jaw’s classic daytime history tour remains a staple, taking passengers on a journey through Moose Jaw’s iconic landmarks, parks, and historical buildings. This year’s tour will include a new route and additional historical information.
“We talk about some interesting things on this tour… (including) some of the famous people who have visited Moose Jaw through the years, or who have come from Moose Jaw,” Biech said.
For those who are short on time or who are travelling with younger children, Tourism Moose Jaw is introducing its new “mini tour,” a condensed, 30-minute version of the standard daytime history tour.
“It’s 30 minutes, and that’s more for people who have small kids that maybe can’t sit for the full hour…,” Biech explained. “It does encompass a lot of the same stuff as the day tour does.”
Crime tour
True crime enthusiasts will have plenty to look forward to with the updated crime trolley tour, featuring new stories never before shared on previous tours.
“We’ve got quite a few brand-new crime stories that we’ve never, ever had on our tours in the five or six years that we’ve been running crime,” Biech said.
With a captivating mixture of historical criminal cases and intriguing narratives, the crime tour promises an immersive dive into Moose Jaw’s lesser known “notorious” past.
Ghost tour
For those who enjoy spine-tingling tales, the ghost trolley tour offers a brand-new route — but details remain confidential at this time to avoid ruining any surprises.
“I think it’s something that people are going to be very excited about,” Biech said. “It’s going to be a great way to spend an evening.”
Adding another unique twist this year, Tourism Moose Jaw is introducing two specialty tours: “Supernatural Sundays” and “Homicides and Headstones.”
“’Supernatural Sundays’ runs exclusively on Sundays, and it’s for the special price of $25. You can take an hour and 15-minute cemetery tour — that’s a walking tour — and then you come back to the tourism centre, get on the trolley, and take the ghost tour,” Biech explained, adding that some of the stories interlock with each other.
Similarly, “Homicides and Headstones” offers a combined experience on Thursday nights.
“You take the cemetery tour first, then you come back, get on the trolley, and take the crime tour,” she said. “It’s basically two-and-a-half hours of entertainment for only $25.”
Each ghost tour has space for 10 guests, so booking ahead is essential to ensure availability.
Bookings for all trolley tours are now open, with the season expected to launch in early May. Adult ticket prices range from $18 to $25, depending on the chosen tour. Charters are also available for groups looking to customize their experience — but charter bookings must be scheduled one week to 10 days ahead of time to ensure availability.
To book your tour or for more information, visit TourismMooseJaw.com.
Tourism Moose Jaw is located at 450 Diefenbaker Drive and can be reached at 306-693-8097.
