Guidebook for Kingston
Sightseeing
Queens University
99 University AveBeautiful campus, old ivy-covered limestone buildings
Bellevue House National Historic Site of Canada was the home to Canada's first Prime Minister Sir John Alexander Macdonald from 1848 to 1849.
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Bellevue House National Historic Site of Canada
35 Centre StBellevue House National Historic Site of Canada was the home to Canada's first Prime Minister Sir John Alexander Macdonald from 1848 to 1849.
Spans the length of Kingston's waterfront - a paved trail that is beautiful to walk, cycle, run or roller blade on with benches all along th. If you're ambitious you could do the whole length - 600km!
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Waterfront Pathway
Waterfront PathwaySpans the length of Kingston's waterfront - a paved trail that is beautiful to walk, cycle, run or roller blade on with benches all along th. If you're ambitious you could do the whole length - 600km!
Take a cruise along the St. Lawrence River - see the Thousand Islands!
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Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises
248 Ontario StTake a cruise along the St. Lawrence River - see the Thousand Islands!
Unique historical walking tour of Kingston best enjoyed as it's getting dark - hear all the ghost stories of Kingston. Apparently the stories are all well-researched and non-exaggerated.
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The Haunted Walk of Kingston
200 Ontario StUnique historical walking tour of Kingston best enjoyed as it's getting dark - hear all the ghost stories of Kingston. Apparently the stories are all well-researched and non-exaggerated.
Kingston City Hall
216 Ontario StBeautiful Kingston City Hall and waterfront.
Take the ferry (free!) to Wolfe Island and bike over to the beach, enjoy a meal overlooking the lake and revel in the serenity of peaceful Wolfe Island.
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Ferry to Wolfe Island station
Barrack StreetTake the ferry (free!) to Wolfe Island and bike over to the beach, enjoy a meal overlooking the lake and revel in the serenity of peaceful Wolfe Island.
Built in 1835 and designated a National Historic Site, the Kingston Penitentiary was the first modern prison built in Canada.
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Kingston-gevangenis
560 King St WBuilt in 1835 and designated a National Historic Site, the Kingston Penitentiary was the first modern prison built in Canada.
The Pump House Steam Museum is an exciting place to learn about energy, forces
and motion as well as sound and simple machinery such as pulleys.
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Pumphouse Steam Mus.
The Pump House Steam Museum is an exciting place to learn about energy, forces
and motion as well as sound and simple machinery such as pulleys.
The Marine Museum was founded in 1975. It is the only federally built dry dock on the
Great Lakes and houses the original pumping station and steam engines built in 1891.
Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston
55 Ontario StThe Marine Museum was founded in 1975. It is the only federally built dry dock on the
Great Lakes and houses the original pumping station and steam engines built in 1891.
Fort Frontenac was the historic nucleus of Kingston Located near the head of the St. Lawrence River, it was the major Canadian colonial fort at the eastern end of Lake Ontario.
Fort Frontenac (east side of Ontario) station
388 Ontario StFort Frontenac was the historic nucleus of Kingston Located near the head of the St. Lawrence River, it was the major Canadian colonial fort at the eastern end of Lake Ontario.
Springer Market Square, located behind City Hall, is home to one of Canada’s oldest markets. Since 1801, this square has served as a local farmer’s market with vendors offering fresh produce.
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Springer Market Square
216 Ontario StSpringer Market Square, located behind City Hall, is home to one of Canada’s oldest markets. Since 1801, this square has served as a local farmer’s market with vendors offering fresh produce.
Confederation Park
Elgin StreetBeautiful waterfront park overlooking Kingston City Hall.
Located in historic Portsmouth Village, Portsmouth Olympic Harbour features a park like setting with a number of amenities.
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Portsmouth Olympic Harbour Marina
53 Yonge StLocated in historic Portsmouth Village, Portsmouth Olympic Harbour features a park like setting with a number of amenities.
Arts & Culture
Beautiful, large park with a splash pad for kids, big trees, picnic tables, baseball diamond, playground and food trucks as well as weekend events.
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City Park
79 Barrie StBeautiful, large park with a splash pad for kids, big trees, picnic tables, baseball diamond, playground and food trucks as well as weekend events.
Ahoy Rentals
21 Ontario StRent a sailboat or kayak
Essentials
Food Basics
33 Barrack StAffordable grocery store.
Metro
310 Barrie St24-hour grocery store, more expensive than Food Basics.
LCBO
34 Barrack StLiquor store
Food Scene
Tango Nuevo
331 King St ESpanish-style restaurant and bar serving delicious tapas!
Upscale gourmet pizza restaurant that serves much more than pizza (and always delicious!)
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Wooden Heads Gourmet Pizza
192 Ontario StUpscale gourmet pizza restaurant that serves much more than pizza (and always delicious!)
Mio Gelato
178 Ontario StRefreshing, authentic gelato
Very popular fine dining serving up classics and freshly-baked bread.
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Chez Piggy Restaurant & Bar
68 Princess StVery popular fine dining serving up classics and freshly-baked bread.
Upscale bakery serving whatever baked goodie your heart desires.
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Pan Chancho Bakery & Café
44 Princess StreetUpscale bakery serving whatever baked goodie your heart desires.
Curry Original
175 Bagot StExcellent Indian restaurant.
Atomica Kitchen / Cocktails
71 Brock StGourmet Pizza.
Everything Else
Kingston General Hospital
76 Stuart StKingston's main hospital.
Drinks & Nightlife
Red House
369 King St EPopular local tavern.
Tir Nan Og
200 Ontario StPopular local bar.
The Brooklyn
14 Garrett StPopular local bar.