Tours & Trails

Kallang Basin Heritage Trail - Former industry powerhouse and riverine communities

by Tapestry Trails

2 May • 08:30am

Kallang River was home to a myriad of industries like ship building/repair, rubber trading, timber processing and even soy sauce and flour factories. Come and join our walking trail to hear stories of this former industrial workhorse.

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*Programme tickets will go live on 22nd April 2026 12pm

Saturday (2 May): 8.30am - 11am

Meeting Point: Kallang MRT Exit B

Kallang River is a true industrial workhorse compared to its more famous sister, the Singapore River.

Kallang River is thrice the length of SG River and was home to a myriad of industries like ship building/repair, rubber trading, timber processing and even soy sauce and flour factories.

It derives its name from the Orang Biduanda Kallang Orang Laut tribe who were the 1st recorded settlers along the river.

Come join us as we traverse this modernized canal system to discover the past stories from vestiges of its former riverine communities.

This programme is Culture Pass eligible.

Tapestry Trails

We are a group of heritage trail guides passionate about heritage research and sharing stories in an engaging way. We aspire to weave stories of our persevering pioneers, urban development and diversity will leave participants inspired and curious about Singapore's rich heritage tapestry.

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