Guidebook for Kingston
Food Scene
Best coffee in the “Fruit Belt” (this neighborhood), large selection of treats, tasty sandwiches. Occasional poetry nights. Open 7-5
20 locals recommend
The Elm Cafe
303 Montreal StBest coffee in the “Fruit Belt” (this neighborhood), large selection of treats, tasty sandwiches. Occasional poetry nights. Open 7-5
Memorial Centre Farmers' Market
SUNDAYS 10AM-2PM
A local market where the farmers you meet grow the food you eat. Hot brunch, live music & kid's activities weekly!
303 York St
303 York StreetMemorial Centre Farmers' Market
SUNDAYS 10AM-2PM
A local market where the farmers you meet grow the food you eat. Hot brunch, live music & kid's activities weekly!
Smoke's Poutinerie
183 Division StNORTHSIDE espresso + kitchen
281 Princess StOwned by Aussies. New coolest café in town.
Older Style Diner, best grease spoon around,
filling breakfasts and +
http://www.stardinerkingston.ca/
6 locals recommend
The Star Diner
849 Princess StOlder Style Diner, best grease spoon around,
filling breakfasts and +
http://www.stardinerkingston.ca/
Minos Take Out
224 Barrie StGreat for take-out. Rotisserie chicken is delicious.
The Public House
343 King St EAli Baba Kabab
569 Princess StPersian & Middle Eastern cuisine
http://alibabakabab.ca/
The Kingston Brewing Company
34 Clarence StCheck out their FB page for up-coming events : https://www.facebook.com/WolfeIslandGrill/
14 locals recommend
The Wolfe Island Grill
1222 Main St Check out their FB page for up-coming events : https://www.facebook.com/WolfeIslandGrill/
Café Tenango
1212 Main St+ ice cream parlor
Old Farm Fine Foods
204 Barrie StReady to eat items. Organic options. Locally supplied.
Tango Nuevo
331 King St ETango nights, French Connection nights, all sorts of events.
Super trendy brewery, also got wine, chef from Barcelona, caring owners, friendly staff, excellent menu, nice patio, Latin dancing early nights and other celebrations known to take place there.
SanTur Brewing Inc.
177 Princess StSuper trendy brewery, also got wine, chef from Barcelona, caring owners, friendly staff, excellent menu, nice patio, Latin dancing early nights and other celebrations known to take place there.
Arts & Culture
Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
390 King St WAgnes Etherington Art Centre
36 University AvenueMartello Alley
203 B Wellington StLocal artists sell their art here. Best spot on Trip Advisor.
The Grand Theatre
218 Princess StHeritage Museum - Fort Frederick/Royal Military College
4 Passchendale DrFrench Cultural Center. Check their event schedule :
http://www.centreculturelfrontenac.com/fr
Centre Culturel Frontenac
1290 Wheathill StreetFrench Cultural Center. Check their event schedule :
http://www.centreculturelfrontenac.com/fr
Repertoire, foreign and independent films are shown in this vintage style movie theatre, locally owned and run. Reel Out festival, Canadian film festival, and other events.
23 locals recommend
The Screening Room
120 Princess StRepertoire, foreign and independent films are shown in this vintage style movie theatre, locally owned and run. Reel Out festival, Canadian film festival, and other events.
Parks & Nature
Friendship Park
21 Carlisle StPlay structures for toddlers and school-aged kids. Tennis court. Basketball nets.
Doug Fluhrer Park
Wellington Street joins with Molly Brant Point. Walking trail along the water.
Molly Brant Point
joins with Douglas Fluhrer Park. Walking trail along the water.
Riverview Park
Rideau Street Tennis Court.
Victoria Park
Skating Rink in winter
Splash pad in summer, asphalted paths to the water area, washrooms in season.
37 locals recommend
Lake Ontario Park
920 King St WSplash pad in summer, asphalted paths to the water area, washrooms in season.
Hot Spot for Maple Madness in March. Ski & snowshoes rentals throughout winter. Skating when pond is frozen. Lots of trails. Bird feeding area. Dogs on leash allowed.
13 locals recommend
Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area
1641 Perth Rd Hot Spot for Maple Madness in March. Ski & snowshoes rentals throughout winter. Skating when pond is frozen. Lots of trails. Bird feeding area. Dogs on leash allowed.
Big Sandy Bay Conservation Area
Big Sandy Bay TrailCheck for water and weather conditions here : https://www.theswimguide.org/beach/112
10 locals recommend
Grass Creek Park
2991 Kingston 2Check for water and weather conditions here : https://www.theswimguide.org/beach/112
Nice path along Lake Ontario, perfect for bikes, pedestrians and picnics.
14 locals recommend
Breakwater Park
Waterfront PathwayNice path along Lake Ontario, perfect for bikes, pedestrians and picnics.
Urban Beach, easy swim, accessible. Local hangout for Queen’s students and others
13 locals recommend
Gord Downie Memorial Pier
300 King St WUrban Beach, easy swim, accessible. Local hangout for Queen’s students and others
Essentials
Rexall
240 Montreal StPharmacy /Drug Store /Chemist
Metro
310 Barrie StHotel Dieu Hospital
166 Brock StCIBC Branch (Cash at ATM only)
256 Bagot StLiquor Store with selection vintage wines, Ontarian wines, and international wines.
33 locals recommend
LCBO
34 Barrack St Liquor Store with selection vintage wines, Ontarian wines, and international wines.
Bank of Montreal
42 Bath RdScotiabank
101 Princess StShoppers Drug Mart
823 15 Postal Office inside
Food Basics
33 Barrack StFrontenac Cycle And Sport
336 Barrie StGenerations Barbershop
271 Queen StThe Store Famous
406 Barrie StClosest corner store to our home, only two blocks away
Quick Sew
329 Barrie StEcono Dry Cleaning & Laundry
250 Queen StVecchio's Barber Shop (Walk-Ins Only)
209 Wellington StCanadian Tire
1040 Division StHardware store
Everything Else
Blaney's Florists Ltd
210 Montreal StFlorist
Renaissance Event Venue
285 Queen StEntertainment & Activities
Splash pad for toddlers, pool, slides.
Check for fees and schedule : https://www.cityofkingston.ca/residents/recreation/facilities/aquatic-facilities/outdoor-aquatic-centre
8 locals recommend
Outdoor Aqua Park
303 York StSplash pad for toddlers, pool, slides.
Check for fees and schedule : https://www.cityofkingston.ca/residents/recreation/facilities/aquatic-facilities/outdoor-aquatic-centre
Leon's Centre
1 The Tragically Hip WayBig concert venue, also Sport stadium.
Artillery Park Aquatic Centre
382 Bagot StGoodLife Fitness Kingston Barrack and Wellington
64 Barrack StShorelines Casino Thousand Islands
380 ON-2Landmark Cinemas 10 Kingston
120 Dalton AveDrinks & Nightlife
BLU Martini
178 Ontario StStone City Ales
275 Princess StPortsmouth Tavern
96 Yonge Stold style tavern. Karaoke nights. Sports bar. etc
Venue for music events, dance events. etc. CHeck schedule on FB page : https://www.facebook.com/GradClubQueens/
The Grad Club
162 Barrie StVenue for music events, dance events. etc. CHeck schedule on FB page : https://www.facebook.com/GradClubQueens/
The Merchant Tap House
6 Princess StLive music throughout the week. Quality drinks. Beautiful courtyard with live music. Check out the schedule www.musiikkicafe.com
14 locals recommend
Musiikki Café
73 Brock StLive music throughout the week. Quality drinks. Beautiful courtyard with live music. Check out the schedule www.musiikkicafe.com