Guidebook for Kingston
Sightseeing
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
Wolfe Island Ferry Lineup
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
Kingston City Hall
216 Ontario StCity Hall
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.
28 locals recommend
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.
Ahoy Rentals
21 Ontario StRent a sailboat or kayak
Take a cruise along the St. Lawrence River - see the Thousand Islands!
46 locals recommend
Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises
248 Ontario StTake a cruise along the St. Lawrence River - see the Thousand Islands!
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!
13 locals recommend
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!
Bellevue House National Historic Site of Canada was the home to Canada's first Prime Minister Sir John Alexander Macdonald from 1848 to 1849
17 locals recommend
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
Beautiful, large park with a splash pad for kids, big trees, picnic tables, baseball diamond, playground and food trucks as well as weekend events.
City Park Rink
51 Bagot StBeautiful, large park with a splash pad for kids, big trees, picnic tables, baseball diamond, playground and food trucks as well as weekend events.
Confederation Park
Elgin StreetBeautiful waterfront park overlooking Kingston City Hall.
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.
62 locals recommend
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.
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.
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.
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.
8 locals recommend
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.
Located in historic Portsmouth Village,
Portsmouth Olympic Harbour features a park like setting with a number of amenities.
8 locals recommend
Portsmouth Olympic Harbour Marina
53 Yonge StLocated in historic Portsmouth Village,
Portsmouth Olympic Harbour features a park like setting with a number of amenities.
Built in 1835 and designated a National Historic Site, the Kingston Penitentiary was the first modern prison built in Canada.
90 locals recommend
Kingston Penitentiary
560 King St WBuilt in 1835 and designated a National Historic Site, the Kingston Penitentiary was the first modern prison built in Canada.
Food Scene
Upscale bakery serving whatever baked goodie your heart desires
80 locals recommend
Pan Chancho Bakery & Café
44 Princess StreetUpscale bakery serving whatever baked goodie your heart desires
Very popular fine dining serving up classics and freshly-baked bread
59 locals recommend
Chez Piggy Restaurant & Bar
68 Princess StVery popular fine dining serving up classics and freshly-baked bread
Mio Gelato
178 Ontario StRefreshing, authentic gelato
Upscale gourmet pizza restaurant that serves much more than pizza (and always delicious!)
107 locals recommend
Wooden Heads Gourmet Pizza
192 Ontario StUpscale gourmet pizza restaurant that serves much more than pizza (and always delicious!)
Tango Nuevo
331 King St ESpanish-style restaurant and bar serving delicious tapas!
Curry Original
175 Bagot StExcellent Indian restaurant.
Atomica Kitchen / Cocktails
71 Brock StGourmet Pizza.
Shopping
LCBO
34 Barrack StLiquor store
Essentials
Metro
310 Barrie St24-hour grocery store, more expensive than Food Basics.
Food Basics
33 Barrack StAffordable grocery store.
Everything Else
Queens University
99 University AveBeautiful campus, old ivy-covered limestone buildings
Kingston General Hospital
76 Stuart StKingston's main hospital.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Brooklyn
14 Garrett StPopular local bar.
Tir Nan Og
200 Ontario StPopular local bar.
Red House
369 King St EPopular local bar.