VISITOR GUIDE
Sightseeing
Visit Fort Henry to experience 19th-century military and civilian life, musical performances, military demonstrations, and its museum. Fort Henry is one of Ontario’s only UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
129 locals recommend
Fort Henry National Historic Site
1 Fort Henry DrVisit Fort Henry to experience 19th-century military and civilian life, musical performances, military demonstrations, and its museum. Fort Henry is one of Ontario’s only UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Discover history and heritage along Kingston’s spectacular waterfront on a 1-hour Discovery Cruise. Or, take in the Sunset aboard the Island Queen on a 1.5h Sunset Cruise.
46 locals recommend
Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises
248 Ontario StDiscover history and heritage along Kingston’s spectacular waterfront on a 1-hour Discovery Cruise. Or, take in the Sunset aboard the Island Queen on a 1.5h Sunset Cruise.
Go behind the walls of Canada’s oldest and most infamous maximum security prison. Today it stands as a National Historic Site building offering daily, seasonal tours.
90 locals recommend
Kingston Penitentiary
560 King St WGo behind the walls of Canada’s oldest and most infamous maximum security prison. Today it stands as a National Historic Site building offering daily, seasonal tours.
Lake Ontario Park is the City's largest urban waterfront park. It provides a significant natural landscape drawing both visitors and residents for picnicking and scenic walks along the waterfront.
37 locals recommend
Lake Ontario Park
920 King St WLake Ontario Park is the City's largest urban waterfront park. It provides a significant natural landscape drawing both visitors and residents for picnicking and scenic walks along the waterfront.
Food scene
Where you can find fresh bread and pastries, gourmet entrées, desserts, and other delectable creations
80 locals recommend
Pan Chancho Bakery & Café
44 Princess StreetWhere you can find fresh bread and pastries, gourmet entrées, desserts, and other delectable creations
The perfect choice for afternoon cocktails on the courtyard patio, your family celebration, a night out with friends or a romantic dinner.
59 locals recommend
Chez Piggy Restaurant & Bar
68 Princess StThe perfect choice for afternoon cocktails on the courtyard patio, your family celebration, a night out with friends or a romantic dinner.
Just steps from the waterfront in downtown Kingston, Dianne's is where a classic East Coast kitchen meets the flavors of Mexico! Think lobster rolls, fish n' chips & oysters along with tacos, guacamole & Mexican BBQ. Plus, savoury grilled steaks, burgers, fresh fish entrees, pasta, fish chowder, salads, sandwiches and more! From the bar; ice-cold craft beer, premium whiskies & tequilas, refreshing cocktails & Kingston's best fresh-squeezed lime margaritas!
25 locals recommend
Dianne's Fish Shack & Smokehouse
195 Ontario StJust steps from the waterfront in downtown Kingston, Dianne's is where a classic East Coast kitchen meets the flavors of Mexico! Think lobster rolls, fish n' chips & oysters along with tacos, guacamole & Mexican BBQ. Plus, savoury grilled steaks, burgers, fresh fish entrees, pasta, fish chowder, salads, sandwiches and more! From the bar; ice-cold craft beer, premium whiskies & tequilas, refreshing cocktails & Kingston's best fresh-squeezed lime margaritas!
Specializing in Wood Oven Gourmet Pizza and Mediterranean Tapas.
107 locals recommend
Wooden Heads Gourmet Pizza
192 Ontario StSpecializing in Wood Oven Gourmet Pizza and Mediterranean Tapas.
Great place to have brunch and remember to stop by at the bakery shop next door for your favorite breads, baked goods and savory items.
18 locals recommend
Toast & Jam
1530 Bath RdGreat place to have brunch and remember to stop by at the bakery shop next door for your favorite breads, baked goods and savory items.
Hiking
Open May 15 - November 15 Sunrise to Sunset
Fee: Day passes $5 per hiker
Group Day Passes $15 for 3-6 hikers
Seasons Pass $60
43 locals recommend
Rock Dunder Hiking Trail
Stanley Lash LaneOpen May 15 - November 15 Sunrise to Sunset
Fee: Day passes $5 per hiker
Group Day Passes $15 for 3-6 hikers
Seasons Pass $60
Along with its 11km of hiking trails, Lemoine Point features swimming, fishing and picnic areas with barbeques.
55 locals recommend
Lemoine Point Conservation Area
1440 Coverdale DrAlong with its 11km of hiking trails, Lemoine Point features swimming, fishing and picnic areas with barbeques.
This semi-wilderness park features Canadian Shield granite outcrops, vast wetlands, 28 lakes, mixed forests, plants and wildlife. Trails wind through rugged terrain to areas such as: Moulton Gorge, Arkon Lake Bog, the Black Lake homestead and the Crab Lake mines.
59 locals recommend
Frontenac Provincial Park
6700 Salmon Lake RdThis semi-wilderness park features Canadian Shield granite outcrops, vast wetlands, 28 lakes, mixed forests, plants and wildlife. Trails wind through rugged terrain to areas such as: Moulton Gorge, Arkon Lake Bog, the Black Lake homestead and the Crab Lake mines.