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KINGSTON YOU
2018 R
VISI
GUIT O
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SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES • FESTIVALS & EVENTS
FOOD & DRINK • CITY DIRECTORY and so much more...
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Welcome BIENVENUE
Rob Kawamoto Bryan Paterson
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,
MAYOR OF KINGSTON
TOURISM KINGSTON
Welcome to Kingston, a culturally active and Welcome to Kingston, known as the
vibrant four-season destination that is both Limestone City and Canada’s first capital!
historic and hip.
I invite you to take time to discover our
Kingston is a welcoming, walkable and safe beautiful city. With its lovely parks and trails,
community, making it the perfect place for stunning waterfront views and our charming
a getaway. You’ll love the city’s waterfront pedestrian-friendly downtown – filled with
walkways, architecturally stunning street- shopping, dining and the region’s best cultural
scapes and only-in-Kingston attractions. attractions – I know you will enjoy your stay
in our community.
For the foodie, try the city’s locally brewed ales,
fine wine and cuisine. For a cultural experience, For more information on what’s happening in
artistic legacies from the past and present the city go to visitkingston.ca.
are woven throughout Kingston’s rich cultural
I hope you experience all our community has
fabric everywhere you go.
to offer and enjoy your stay in Kingston.
For more information, give our visitor experience
Until next time,
centre a call at 1-888-855-4555. I’m sure you’ll
Bryan Paterson
fall in love with Kingston.
Mayor
Sincerely,
Rob Kawamoto
Executive Director, Tourism Kingston
Bonjour
Bonjour Bienvenue à Kingston, connue sous le nom de
Bienvenue à Kingston, une destination quatre Limestone et comme la première capitale du
saisons naturellement active et dynamique Canada!
qui est à la fois historique et branchée. Je vous invite à prendre le temps de découvrir
Sa communauté accueillante, accessible et notre magnifique ville. Grâce à ses parcs et
sécuritaire fait de Kingston l’endroit idéal pour à ses pistes adorables, à ses magnifiques
s’évader. Vous adorerez ses voies piétonnières vues sur le bord de l’eau et à notre centre-
sur le bord de l’eau, ses paysages ruraux ville convivial pour les piétons rempli de
magnifiques et ses attractions authentiques. magasins, de restaurants et d’attractions
culturelles principales de la région, je sais que
Pour les gourmands, goûtez dans cette ville à vous profiterez de votre séjour dans notre
des bières de type « ale » brassées localement communauté.
ainsi que d’excellents plats et vins. Pour vivre
une expérience culturelle, le patrimoine Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements
artistique du passé et d’aujourd’hui forment le sur les événements se produisant dans la
tissu culturel et riche de Kingston, et ce, peu ville, allez à visitkingston.ca.
importe où vous allez. J’espère que vous pourrez profiter de
Pour plus d’informations, téléphonez 1-888- tout ce dont notre communauté a à offrir
855-4555. Vous tomberez assurément en ainsi que de votre séjour à Kingston.
amour avec elle. À la prochaine, À la prochaine,
Rob Kawamoto Bryan Paterson
Directeur administratif de Tourism Kingston Maire
join us!
stayinkingston visitkingston1 visitkingston
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Contents
4 WELCOME TO 20 ARTS, CULTURE &
THE LIMESTONE CITY ENTERTAINMENT
6 USEFUL CITY 22 A RICH HISTORY
INFORMATION
24 THE GREAT
7 GETTING HERE OUTDOORS
9 8 SIGNATURE KINGSTON 25 KINGSTON’S
EXPERIENCES FAMOUS
WATERFRONT
12 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
26 LOCAL TOURS
16 THE INSIDE DISH
27 FABULOUS
18 A SHOPPING FESTIVALS
EXPERIENCE
28 DAY TRIPS
30 NOTABLE
artisan KINGSTONIANS
products
31 DIRECTORY
68 MAPS
Editor Justine de Leyer The Official Visitor Guide to Kingston is
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www.visitkingston.ca n 3
WELCOME
TO THE
Limestone
CITY
Welcome
Home of Ontario’s only UNESCO World et des scènes gastronomiques. Puisqu’elle
Heritage Site — the Rideau Canal, fait partie des villes les plus anciennes du
including Fort Henry and the Kingston pays, notre communauté comprend un
Fortifications. éventail d’éléments architecturaux à couper
le souffle et des musées et attractions de
Kingston has it all. Our city is host
renommée mondiale. Nous hébergeons
to year-round festivals, and vibrant
certains établissements universitaires,
arts, culture and culinary scenes. As
sportifs et culturels de renom. De plus,
one of the oldest cities in the country,
Kingston ne cesse d’être nommée comme
our community is full of stunning
l’un des endroits idéaux pour y vivre.
architecture and world-class museums
Nous sommes fiers de faire partie d’une
and attractions. We’re home to some of
communauté active qui offre une variété
the best academic, sport and cultural
de restaurants, de magasins, d’hôtels et de
facilities in Canada, and are consistently
services se trouvant à quelques minutes de
ranked as one of the best places to live.
marche de notre magnifique centre-ville.
We pride ourselves in being an active
Située à la jonction du fleuve Saint-Laurent
community, offering a wide variety of
et du lac Ontario, Kingston a remporté le titre
restaurants, shopping, accommodation,
de « capitale offrant des conditions de voile
services and more within walking
en eau douce remarquables ». Peu importe
distance of our beautiful downtown.
vos centres d’intérêt, vous serez comblé à
Situated where the St. Lawrence River,
Kingston. Découvrez davantage notre ville
Rideau Canal and Lake Ontario meet,
en allant sur visitkingston.ca.
the city has earned its title as the
“freshwater sailing capital of the world.”
Whatever your passion, find your place
in Kingston. Learn more about our city Bienvenidos
at visitkingston.ca. Hogar del único Lugar del Patrimonio
Mundial de la UNESCO de Ontario: el Canal
Rideau, que comprende el Fuerte Henry y las
Fortificaciones de Kingston.
Bienvenue Kingston lo tiene todo. Nuestra ciudad
Le canal Rideau, y compris le Fort Henry et es anfitriona de festivales durante todo
les fortifications de Kingston : le seul site en el año, artes vibrantes y lugares de arte
Ontario faisant partie de la liste du patrimoine culinario. Al ser una de las ciudades más
mondial de l’UNESCO. antiguas del país, nuestra comunidad
está repleta de impactante arquitectura,
Kingston possède tout ce dont vous avez museos y atracciones de primer nivel.
besoin : elle organise des festivals à l’année, Es el lugar en donde se encuentran los
possède des œuvres d’art vibrantes, une culture mejores establecimientos académicos,
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deportivos y culturales de Canadá y lebenswertesten Orte. Wir sind stolz
permanentemente se califica a nuestra auf unseren aktiven, gemeinschaftlichen
ciudad como uno de los mejores Lebensstil, der eine große Auswahl an
lugares para vivir. Es un orgullo ser una Restaurants, Einkaufsmöglichkeiten,
comunidad activa que ofrece una amplia Beherbergungsstätten, Dienstleistungen
variedad de restaurantes, paseos de und mehr in Gehweite unseres
compras, alojamiento, servicios y muchas wunderschönen Stadtzentrums bietet.
cosas más a una corta distancia a pie de Kingston hat sich mit der Lage am
nuestro bellísimo centro. Ontario-See, wo er in den St. Lawrence-
Strom übergeht, den Titel „Süßwasser-
Situada en donde se unen el Río St.
Segler-Welthauptstadt“ verdient. Wofür
Lawrence y el Lago Ontario, la ciudad
auch immer Sie eine Vorliebe haben,
ha obtenido el título de la “capital de la
in Kingston werden Sie fündig. Unter
navegación por agua dulce del mundo”.
visitkingston.ca erfahren Sie mehr über
Cualquiera sea su pasión, encuentre
diese Stadt.
su lugar en Kingston. Obtenga más
información de nuestra ciudad en
visitkingston.ca.
欢迎
Willkommen 安大略省唯一的联合国教科文组织世界遗产所在
地—里多运河，包括亨利要塞及金斯顿要塞。
zu Ontarios einzigem Standort einer
UNESCO-Stätte des Weltkulturerbes — 金斯顿旅游资源极其丰富。我们的城市全年举办各
dem Rideau-Kanal mit Fort Henry und 种旅游活动，以及充满活力的艺术、文化及美食节
den Verteidigungsanlagen von Kingston. 日。作为加拿大最古老的城市之一，金斯顿有许多
令人赞叹的建筑、世界级的博物馆和旅游景点。我
In Kingston finden Sie alles. Unsere Stadt 们还拥有加拿大最好的学术、运动及文化设施，而
ist über das ganze Jahr hinweg Gastgeber 且一直被列为全加拿大最适合居住的城市之一。让
von Festivals und einer lebendigen 我们感到自豪的是，金斯顿是一个活跃的社区，在
Kunst-, Kultur- und Gourmetszene. 我们美丽的市中心，步行距离内就有各式各样的餐
Kingston präsentiert als eine der ältesten 饮、购物、住宿及服务等设施。
Städte im Land viele architektonisch
beeindruckenden Bauwerke sowie 由于坐落在劳伦斯河与安大略湖的交汇处，金斯顿
Photo by Dwayne Brown
Museen and Sehenswürdigkeiten von 被誉为“世界淡水帆船运动之都”。无论您的爱好是什
Weltrang. Wir beherbergen einige der 么，都可以在金斯顿找到要去的场所。
besten akademischen, sportlichen
如需了解更多信息，请访问visitkingston.ca。
und kulturellen Einrichtungen
in Kanada und platzieren uns
beständig als einen der weltweit
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USEFUL CITY
Information
POPULATION: LANGUAGE / LANGUE:
Primary language is English, with
161,175 government services and numerous
local business services available in
GREATER KINGSTON French. Kingston also enjoys thriving
(Statistics Canada, 2016) Asian, Greek, Italian and Portuguese
communities.
La langue principale est l’anglais, mais
les services gouvernementaux ainsi
AVERAGE SUMMER TEMPERATURE: que plusieurs entreprises offrent des
TEMPÉRATURE MOYENNE EN ÉTÉ: services en français. Kingston héberge
aussi des communautés asiatiques,
20°C (75°F) grecques, italiennes et portugaises
florissantes.
AVERAGE WINTER TEMPERATURE:
TEMPÉRATURE MOYENNE EN HIVER:
GENERAL HOURS
-8°C (17°F) OF BUSINESS /
HEURES D’OUVERTURE
HABITUELLES:
CLIMATE / CLIMAT: Daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Proximity to Lake Ontario yields a moderate Retailers are generally open Thursday and
climate with four distinct seasons. Friday evenings until 8 p.m. or 9 p.m.
La proximité du lac Ontario donne lieu à un Chaque jour de 9 h à 17 h.
climat tempéré avec quatre saisons distinctes Les commerces sont généralement ouverts en
soirée le jeudi et le vendredi jusqu’à 20 h ou 21 h.
The e
Limesttyon
SISTER CITIES / Ci
VILLES JUMELLES:
Photo by Tim Forbes
Scottsdale, Arizona; Cienfuegos, Cuba;
Mianyang, China NICKNAMES / LES SURNOM:
Scottsdale, en Arizona; Cienfuegos, à Cuba; The Limestone City, YGK, K-Town.
Mianyang, en Chine. La ville de calcalre, YGK, K-Town.
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GETTING
Here
BY CAR Kingston is located about EN VOITURE Kingston est située à mi-
midway between Ottawa, Montreal and chemin entre Ottawa, Montréal et Toronto,
Toronto along Canada’s busiest corridor, sur le corridor routier le plus achalandé au
Highway 401. Any of the following exits will pays, l’autoroute 401. Toutes les sorties
bring you into the city: 611, 613, 615, 617, 619 suivantes vous permettent d’accéder à la
and 623. ville : 611, 613, 615, 617, 619 et 623.
BY BUS Providing bus service to EN AUTOBUS Le terminus d’autobus
Kingston from locations across Canada, de Coach Canada (situé au 1175, boul. John
the Coach Canada terminal (1175 John Counter), qui dessert Kingston à partir de
Counter Blvd.) is easily accessible différentes villes du Canada, est facilement
through Kingston’s transit system. accessible à l’aide du système de transport
Kingston Bus Terminal: 613-547-4916, collectif de Kingston. Terminus d’autobus de
Kingston Transit: 613-546-0000 (www. Kingston : 613-547-4916, Kingston Transit:
cityofkingston.ca/residents/transit). 613-546-0000 (www.cityofkingston.ca/
residents/transit).
BY TRAIN The VIA Rail station EN TRAIN La gare VIA Rail (1800,
(1800 John Counter Blvd.), a short boul. John Counter), située à proximité
distance from major amenities and hotels, des commodités et des grands hôtels,
provides travellers with convenient rail offre aux voyageurs un point d’accès
service to and from the city. VIA Rail: ferroviaire pratique. VIA Rail : 1-888-842-
1-888-842-7245, www.viarail.ca 7245, www.viarail.ca
BY PLANE Along with convenient EN AVION En plus d’offrir des vols
flights daily between Kingston and quotidiens pratiques entre Kingston et
Toronto, Kingston Airport features Toronto, l’aéroport de Kingston offre un
customs border service, charter service, service transfrontalier de douanes, des
sightseeing tours and flying lessons. vols nolisés, des visites guidées et des
Kingston Airport (1114 Len Birchall Way): cours de pilotage. Aéroport de Kingston
613-389-6404, www.kingstonairport.ca. : 613-389-6404, www.kingstonairport.ca,
Air Canada Regional: 1-888-247-2262, Air Canada Régional : 1-888-247-2262,
www.aircanada.ca www.aircanada.ca
BY BOAT If you plan to come to EN BATEAU Si vous prévoyez
Kingston by boat, there are two city- visiter Kingston en bateau, la ville compte
operated and several privately owned deux marinas exploitées par la Ville et
Photo by Scott Adamson
marinas. Confederation Basin Marina plusieurs marinas privées. Confederation
(City of Kingston): 613-546-4291 ext. Basin Marina (Ville de Kingston) :
1823 (Seasonal); Portsmouth Olympic 613-546-4291 ext. 1823 (Saisonnier);
Harbour (City of Kingston): 613-546- Portsmouth Olympic Harbour (Ville
4291 ext. 1800; Collins Bay Marina: 613- de Kingston) : 613-546-4291 ext. 1800;
389-4455 Collins Bay Marina : 613-389-4455
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CITY
MONTRÉAL
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WE’RE CLOSE TO
OTTAWA
LAKE
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CITY KMS MILES TORONTO WATERTOWN
LAKE ONTARIO
Ottawa 197 122 HAMILTON ROCHESTER SYRACUSE
Toronto 262 163 90
DETROIT
BUFFALO
BOSTON
89
Montrèal 288 179
Niagara Falls 390 242 CLEVELAND U.S.A.
Quèbec City 550 342
PITTSBURGH
Watertown 102 63 PHILADELPHIA L’Amable
ATLANTIC
OCEAN
Syracuse 212 132 Bancroft
Buffalo 421 262
Rochester 342 213 WOLFE ISLAND FERRY:
Detroit 621 386 Free ferry runs year-round:
New York City 609 378 613-545-4664
Philadelphia 620 385 www.wolfeisland.com/ferry.php
Boston 645 401
FROM KINGSTON FROM WOLFE
Cleveland 738 459 ISLAND
Pittsburgh 780 485 6:15 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:45 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
*Source: Google Maps 7:15 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:45 a.m. 5:30 p.m.
8:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:45 a.m. 6:30 p.m.
9:30 a.m. 8:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 7:30 p.m.
FERRY SERVICE 10:30 a.m. 9:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 8:30 p.m.
Travel between Kingston, Wolfe Island and the 11:30 a.m. 10:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. 9:30 p.m.
United States by ferry. The Wolfe Island Ferry 12:30 p.m. 11:20 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 10:40 p.m.
travels between downtown Kingston and Wolfe 2:00 p.m. 12:40 a.m. 1:15 p.m. 12:00 a.m.
Island year-round and departs from the inter-
3:00 p.m. 2:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m. 1:20 a.m.
section of The Tragically Hip Way and Ontario
Street. Horne’s Ferry offers seasonal service be- 4:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m.
tween Wolfe Island and Cape Vincent, N.Y.
HORNE’S FERRY (COST APPLIES):
SERVICE DE TRAVERSIER Operates from May until late fall:
Déplacez-vous entre Kingston, l’île Wolfe et les 613-385-2402 (CAN) | 315-783-0638 (US)
États-Unis par traversier. Le traversier de l’île www.hferry.com
Wolfe offre durant toute l’année un service de
navette entre le centre-ville de Kingston et l’île FROM WOLFE FROM CAPE
Wolfe depuis le terminal situé à l’intersection de ISLAND VINCENT
The Tragically Hip Way et de la rue Ontario. Le 8:00 a.m. 2:45 p.m. 8:15 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
traversier Horne offre un service saisonnier entre 9:15 a.m. 3:45 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
l’île Wolfe et Cape Vincent, dans l’État de N.Y. 10:15 a.m. 4:45 p.m. 10:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
11:15 a.m. 5:45 p.m. 11:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
VISITOR EXPERIENCE CENTRE: 12:15 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
1-888-855-4555 1:15 p.m. 2:00 p.m.
209 Ontario St., facing City Hall
Hours are extended during Festivals and Events
JANUARY 2-APRIL 30 SEPTEMBER 4 – OCTOBER 8
Sunday – Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sunday – Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Thursday – Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
MAY 1 – JUNE 30 OCTOBER 9 – DECEMBER 30
Sunday – Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday – Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday – Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Friday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
JULY 1 – SEPTEMBER 3 DECEMBER 24: 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Sunday – Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. DECEMBER 25 AND 26: Closed
Thursday – Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. DECEMBER 31: 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
JANUARY 1: Closed
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KINGSTON
EXPERIENCES see the
city's historic
The easiest way to see waterfront
it all is with the K-Pass,
an all-inclusive ticket to
Kingston’s top museums
and attractions,
including the Trolley
Tour, 1000 Islands
Cruises, Fort Henry and
more. One pass, one price.
kpass.ca
Photo by Dwayne Brown
THOUSAND ISLANDS CRUISE
www.visitkingston.ca n 98 SIGNATURE
Kingston Experiences
Only have a few days to explore the city? Here
are some of the top ways to experience the allur-
ing mix of work and play, modern and historic,
peaceful and energetic that’s unique to the
Limestone City.
Forbes
by Tim
Photo
2. FORT HENRY
1. KINGSTON Stand on the highest point in
PENITENTIARY Kingston and indulge in a little
time travel. Fort Henry National
Step inside Canada’s oldest
Historic Site is a UNESCO
penitentiary, tour the grounds
World Heritage Site, a Kingston
and hear the dark tales of the
treasure and a living history
country’s pre-Confederation-
museum in Canada’s largest
era lock-up. Right across the
fortification west of Quebec
street, in the former warden’s
Photo by Dwayne Brown
City. In July and August enjoy
residence, get up close with
the world-famous Sunset
the “tools of the trade” at
Ceremony. Haunted Fort Fright
Canada’s Penitentiary Museum,
creates a spooky experience in
dedicated to the history of our
autumn, and come winter the
federal penitentiary system.
fort is lit up with the impressive
penitentiarymuseum.ca
light and sound show of Lumina
Borealis. forthenry.com
4. KINGSTON
TROLLEY
TOURS
Sit back and take a guided
tour on the Kingston
Trolley Tours. The city’s
signature red trolley bus
3. THOUSAND provides all-day Hop-On,
Hop-Off service on a
ISLANDS CRUISES 75-minute narrated route
For a soothing landscape of connecting nine of the
water and cottage islands, city’s top tourism sites,
hop aboard a Kingston 1000 including historic City Hall,
Islands Cruises sightseeing the Royal Military College,
excursion along the city’s Fort Henry, Kingston’s
historic waterfront (90 minutes) famous penitentiaries and
or into the heart of the scenic the Queen’s University
Thousand Islands (three hours). campus. kingstontrolley.ca
Sightseeing cruises, sunset
dinner cruise and dining cruises;
options include lunch and dinner
with entertainment. ktic.ca
see the city
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beautiful
architecture
6. BELLEVUE
5. KINGSTON’S HOUSE
Canada’s first prime
VIBRANT minister, Sir John A.
DOWNTOWN Macdonald, set down
May we brag? Kingston’s Kingston roots in what
downtown is a sensory was once his “country
experience of city landmarks and estate,” Bellevue House
Photo by Tim Forbes
limestone architecture, craft National Historic Site.
breweries, restaurants, patios and Costumed interpreters
cafés, one-of-a-kind shops, and transport visitors
colourful markets. It’s also the through the ups and
hub for the city’s festivals and downs of daily life in the
special events. 1840s. pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-
downtownkingston.ca nhs/on/bellevue/
7. KINGSTON
CANADIAN FILM
FESTIVAL
Escape the wintertime chill by
hopping from one screen to the
next during the annual Kingston
Canadian Film Festival, the world’s
largest festival dedicated
exclusively to Canadian film. Off-
screen, take part in workshops,
seminars, networking, industry
guest appearances, music, comedy
and interactive gaming exhibitions.
kingcanfilmfest.com
8. PERFORMING
ARTS VENUES
While smaller galleries and theatres
abound, the city’s three largest arts
venues are not to be missed.
The history-filled limestone walls of
The Grand Theatre have seen a mix of
world-class talent; it’s one of Kingston’s
best venues to savour theatre, symphony,
ballet, modern dance, variety, musicals
and comedy.
The performance venue at the Isabel
Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
is the newest home for musical events,
from choral to piano, jazz to symphony.
When acts roll into town and need
to go big, they land at downtown’s
premier large concert venue, the Rogers
R
K-Rock Centre, a 6,700-seat sports and BADE
ABEL E
entertainment venue in the heart of T H E ISR E FO R T H T S
downtown , also home to the city’s OHL C E N T R M IN G A R
team, The Kingston Frontenacs. P E R FO
kingstongrand.ca, queensu.ca/theisabel/,
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rogersk-rockcentre.com y Suzy L
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www.visitkingston.ca n 11Calendar
of Events WINTER
LUMINA REELOUT
WITH TOP-NOTCH BOREALIS QUEER FILM
EVENTS IN EVERY AND VIDEO
December 1 to
SEASON, KINGSTON IS February 19 FESTIVAL
A HOT SPOT OF
luminaborealis.com February 1-10
FESTIVALS, MARKETS,
The biggest event of reelout.com
ARTS ACTIVITIES AND its kind in Canada, this
SPECIAL EVENTS magical multi-media
Showcasing the best
and brightest of LGBT+
sound and light experience
cinematic offerings from
at Fort Henry is inspired
around the world.
(The following 2018 event locations, by “the joy of all things
dates and times are subject to change. winter.” Set aside about
Please contact organizers to confirm an hour for this must-see
information before attending.) night walk, which spans
one km.
FEB FEST CABIN FEVER KINGSTON RAIL-O-RAMA
February 1 to 28 February 3 to 4 CANADIAN March 10 to 11
downtownkingston.ca cabinfeverkingston.com
FILM FESTIVAL intercolonialrailway.com/
Learn to love winter! This premier winter
March 1 to 4 CRHA
Feb Fest features figure antiques show held at kingcanfilmfest.com Be a kid again. Glimpse
skating demonstrations, a the Portsmouth Olympic Canada’s rich railway
Screenings of top
historic hockey series, free Harbour features the best history through model-train
Canadian films from
public skating, live music dealers from Ontario and layouts, railway displays
emerging artists, award
and much more. Quebec. and other activities for train
winners and fan favourites.
Find workshops, seminars enthusiasts.
good and other events, too.
idea
SPRING
KING CON MAPLE MEMORIAL LIMESTONE
March 10 to 11 MADNESS CENTRE RACE
kfpl.ca March 10 to 18, 24 FARMERS WEEKEND
to 25 & 31 to April 1 MARKET April 28 to 29
A celebration of science
fiction, gaming and comic crca.ca March to December www.krra.org
books. Attend gaming Take a tractor-drawn
tournaments, workshops, memorialcentre- Challenge yourself in the
wagon back to the sugar area’s most scenic five-
speakers and more. bush and see how maple
farmersmarket.ca
kilometre, 10-kilometre
syrup — a Canadian This popular Sunday and half-marathon races.
favourite — is made. Warm market showcases fresh There’s even a two-
up with some pancakes local produce, artisan kilometre kids fun run for
and hot chocolate on this crafts and more. During those 12 years and under.
perfect outdoor excursion. January and February, it
is open at Princess Street
United Church.
12 n www.visitkingston.caCalendar of Events
KINGSTON HOMEGROWN BEAT CANNONBALL
PUBLIC LIVE BEETHOVEN CRUSH
MARKET May 5 RUN June 9
April to November homegrownlive.ca June 3 forthenry.com
kingstonpublicmarket.ca A one-night festival treat beatbeethovenkingston. Test your strength,
Explore Ontario’s oldest where you can catch com determination and
local bands and artists team spirit in this high-
farmers market, held on A race through downtown
performing at some of adrenaline obstacle race
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Kingston that challenges
the city’s top live music at historic Fort Henry.
Saturdays in downtown’s participants to complete
venues.
Springer Market Square. Watch the course before the
for special events and an Kingston Symphony
antique market on Sundays. finishes playing 50
minutes of Beethoven’s
check it out best music.
FORT HENRY MUSIC IN FIRST DOORS OPEN
BEERFEST & THE PARK CAPITAL DAY KINGSTON
FOOD TRUCK June 14 to June 15 June 16
FESTIVAL September 1 cityofkingston.ca cityofkingston.ca/
June 9 downtownkingston.ca It’s been 176 years doorsopen
since Kingston was
forthenry.com A free lunchtime concert Get a glimpse behind the
series held every Tuesday, designated as Canada’s scenes and tour Kingston’s
The perfect summer first capital. See what
Thursday and Saturday in landmark buildings,
kickoff. Sample beers life was like back then.
parks across the city. museums and galleries
from across Ontario, learn
for free.
about micro-brewing and
enjoy great eats from local
food trucks at this relaxed
outdoor festival.
SUMMER
SKELETON ARTFEST
PARK ARTS KINGSTON
FESTIVAL June 30 to July 2
June 20 to 24 artfestontario.com/
skeletonparkartsfest.ca kingston
An interactive, family- A celebration of the
oriented arts and music creative arts with more
festival that comes to than 150 top artists and
life in the centre of a artisans from across
thriving arts-oriented Ontario and Quebec. MOVIES IN THE SQUARE
neighbourhood.
June to September
downtownkingston.ca
Grab your lawn chair and enjoy free classic movies at dusk
every Thursday in Springer Market Square.
www.visitkingston.ca n 13Calendar of Events
FORT HENRY BUSKERS THE KICK &
WORLD RENDEZVOUS PUSH FESTIVAL
HERITAGE July 5 to 8 July 19 to August 12
SUNSET kingstonbuskers.com thekickandpush.com
CEREMONY Jugglers, acrobats, Six theatre companies team
July 4 to August 29 dancers, singers, musicians, up to fill the downtown core
comedians, fire-eaters with exciting performance
CANADA DAY forthenry.com and magicians hit the art events, including
CELEBRATIONS Experience the iconic streets for this world-class theatre, dance, comedy and
buskers’ festival. music.
July 1 pomp and pageantry on
Wednesday nights, with
downtownkingston.ca music by the Fife and
Celebrate Canada’s birthday Drums of Fort Henry and
Photo by Dwayne Brown
in style with an annual the Drill Squad Artillery
parade, live music and other Units followed by a
outdoor entertainment spectacular fireworks
before a spectacular display.
evening fireworks display at
the waterfront.
KINGSTON FORT HENRY CANADIAN CHEF COOKING
CANADIAN ANNUAL GUITAR DEMOS
OPEN OF TATTOO FESTIVAL July to August
FISHING July 23 July 27 to 29 downtownkingston.ca
July 20 to 22 forthenry.com canadianguitarfestival.com Watch some of Kingston’s
csfl.ca/kingston-open An annual event that Enjoy a large gathering
top chefs and restaurateurs
showcases the musical cook up delicious dishes
Top bass anglers compete of guitar cultists,
drills and skills of military using local ingredients,
in this three-day, pro- makers, players
bands from across Canada Saturdays in Springer
amateur event. Catch and lovers.
and around the world, Market Square.
the weigh-in live at
Confederation Basin, complete with a grand
hosted by celebrities fireworks finale.
from the World Fishing yummm
Network.
PRINCESS K-TOWN TRI WOLFE KINGSTON
STREET August 5 ISLAND MUSIC SHEEPDOG
PROMENADE ktowntri.com
FESTIVAL TRIALS
August 4 Athletes from around the
August 10 to 11 August 10 to 12
downtownkingston.ca world come to swim, bike wolfeislandmusic- kingstonsheepdogtrials.
Princess Street closes
and run in this annual festival.com com
triathlon. Additional
to traffic and becomes a A music festival featuring The world’s best trial
options available for long-
pedestrian paradise, while some of the nation’s best border collies and their
and short-course events,
shops and community up-and-coming artists. handlers compete to herd
a duathlon and relays.
groups take over the You’ll feel like you’re in sheep around a skill-
sidewalk with great deals another world, but it’s just testing course. Side events
and entertainment. a free 20-minute ferry ride include sheep shearing,
ut and
come o thletes
from downtown. artisan booths, food,
entertainment and more.
ta
suppor ll over
from a ld!
the wor
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1000 ISLANDS WOMEN’S ART LIMESTONE KINGSTON
POKER RUN FESTIVAL CITY BLUES RIBFEST AND
August 17 to 18 August 19 FESTIVAL CRAFT BEER
downtownkingston.ca womensartfestival- August 23 to 26 SHOW
kingston.ca downtownkingston.ca September 7 to 9
Kingston hosts more than
A non-juried festival of
60 powerboats competing Experience four days and kingstonribandbeer-
original artwork created by
from all over North nights of blues at various fest.com
America. The best place to 200+ local women artists venues in downtown
and artisans. Browse their Barbecued chicken and
catch the action is along Kingston, featuring an
work in beautiful City Park, ribs, great craft-brewed
the downtown waterfront. outdoor concert Friday
plus enjoy live music, a beer, live entertainment
night and a final show in
silent auction, a pop-up and more. Admission is
Springer Market Square
food market and plenty of free but donations will be
Saturday night.
activities for the kids. accepted for the Partners
in Mission Food Bank.
FALL
KINGSTON KINGSTON FALL FOR KINGSTON
MULTICUL- FALL FAIR KINGSTON WRITERSFEST
TURAL ARTS September 13 to 16 September 24 September 26 to 30
FESTIVAL kingstonfair.com hospicekingston.ca kingstonwritersfest.ca
September 11 Enjoy the midway, One of Kingston’s best- Four days of bookish delight
agricultural displays and
kipcouncil.ca loved festivals is filled and inspiration in Canada’s
shows, entertainment, with food samplings from most literary town.
Live music, dance children’s activities, some of Kingston’s finest
performances, artist crafts and other classic dining establishments,
demonstrations, entertainment at the all in support of Hospice
traditional food and 188th fall fair. Kingston.
activities that celebrate
cultures from around the
world.
classic
FORT FRIGHT ART AFTER FALL FAT GOOSE
October DARK COLOURS CRAFT FAIR
forthenry.com October 5 WEEKEND November 30 to
downtownkingston.ca October 7 to 8 December 1
During its annual
haunted transformation, Local galleries open their crca.ca fatgoosecraftfair.com
experience the darker doors to the public to Discover the best and
Enjoy Kingston’s stunning
side of Kingston’s share some of the city’s brightest in art, craft
fall colours with a hike
history, featuring spooky best contemporary art. and design. Discover the
along area trails or from
animatronics and live scare Explore beautiful spaces creative handmade works
a canoe or kayak on the
actors along with Fort and the latest exhibits of artisans from Kingston
reservoir. Rentals available.
Henry’s many ghosts. with fellow visual arts in a vibrant and social
enthusiasts. atmosphere.
e Brown
there is always something
Photo by Dwayn
going on in Kingston!
www.visitkingston.ca n 15THE
Inside Dish
THIRSTY?
CRAFT YOUR
PERFECT DAY UNIQUE
BY JOSEPHINE MATYAS
COFFEE SHOPS
Juniper Cafe
Craft breweries are bubbling over in Kingston, and At the Tett Centre,
there’s a large diversity of beer styles to choose from. it’s so close to the
water it’s almost in
King’s Town Beer Company is a “neighbourhood brewery” the water. Fair-trade
with a long bar designed for sampling and socializing. coffee and a menu of
All beers are made on-site, with no chemicals or artificial dishes are all made
preservatives. in-house.
Kingston Brewing Company holds the title of Ontario’s Northside
oldest brewpub – and it’s so cosy that the microbrewery A menu and vibe
is just in the back of the bar. inspired by pure
passion for the café
MacKinnon Brothers Brewing Co. uses ingredients like culture of Melbourne,
hops, wheat, barley and pure groundwater from the Australia. Try a
family farm near Bath to create unique flavours. scoop of ice cream in
your iced latte.
Riverhead Brewing Company was new to Kingston in
2017. They are a restaurant, retail store and brewery all in Sipps
one, and they serve a great brew.
Order coffee with
a front-row seat
Skeleton Park Brewery uses heritage recipes traced to
to Springer Market
local breweries as far back as the 1700s, including the
Square, whether for
signature Skeleton Park Amber 6.6.
the farmers market
in summer or the
Spearhead Brewing Company is brand new to Kingston,
skating rink in winter.
and it’s a big operation. Check out their large location in
Kingston’s west end for good beer and good food.
South Paw Cat Café
Illustrations by Kristen St. Pierre
Stone City Ales brews on a small scale using modern Sip a cappuccino
techniques to create classic and seasonal beers (the and enjoy a
Brewmaster does have a thing for IPAs). decadent dessert
(including vegan)
Wolfe Island Springs Craft Brewery produces small- while scratching
batch beers in Wolfe Island’s former craft cheese factory, one of the resident
using pure spring water from two island artesian wells. (adoptable) cats.
16 n www.visitkingston.caInside Dish
CLASSIC
KINGSTON FOOD POPULAR
LONGSTANDING FARMERS
EATERIES IN THE CITY MARKETS
BY JOSEPHINE MATYAS
Kingston Public
Some restaurants are tried and true with roots that Market
run deep. Kingston isn’t short of competition, with Farmers and artisans
the most restaurants per capita in Canada. However, set up at Ontario’s
the following places have been around for decades oldest farmers
markets (est. 1801)
and are loved by locals and tourists alike.
every Tuesday,
Thursday and
Saturday in Springer
AquaTerra Le Chien Noir
Market Square.
If you came to Kingston This classic French bistro is
looking for a waterfront in the heart of Kingston’s
view, enjoy it while you dine downtown. Their menu Memorial Centre
at the beautiful AquaTerra. features French classics Farmers’ Market
Try one of their superb and delicious farm-to- Kingston shows
steaks or a seafood dish. table dishes prepared with off its foodie
fresh, local ingredients. In personality at the
Chez Piggy the summer, their colourful Sunday market at
This Kingston dining courtyard terrace is a the Memorial Centre.
landmark features an popular spot. The market is 100%
eclectic, international menu producer-run, with
that is always interesting, Public House all products being
using the best ingredients If you want to talk about grown or produced in
and staying true to longstanding, experience the Kingston area.
ethnicity of the cuisine. true history at the Public
House. This Scottish pub
Diane’s Fish Shack & once served as Sir John A.
Smoke House Macdonald’s law office.
At Dianne’s, classic east
coast kitchen meets the Windmills Café
flavours of Baja Mexico – “Fusion” is the word, for
think lobster rolls along both the menu and the
with ceviche and barbecue upscale-yet-relaxed décor.
with a Mexican twist. Famous for its weekend
brunch – so much more
Grecos than your usual bacon-
For over 25 years Grecos and-eggs experience.
has been a mainstay
in the city for freshly Wooden Heads
prepared, classic Greek The traditional wood-fired
and Mediterranean food. pizzas are a must. Inspired by
Its quality ingredients and sauces made from scratch
rich flavours are not-to-be- – from traditional pesto to
missed. curried lobster veloute – and
dozens of toppings.
www.visitkingston.ca n 17A SHOPPING
Experience
ONLY IN KINGSTON
SPECIALTY SHOPS DOWNTOWN
BY JOSEPHINE MATYAS
Looking to do a little window-shopping? Stroll Kingston’s downtown, where many
stores are family-owned and operated; some are small boutiques and galleries
specializing in unique and one-of-a-kind pieces. While this list isn’t comprehen-
sive, here are a few examples of those places.
1000 Islands Soap Company carries Kingston Sunday Antique Market at
natural soaps, body care products, Springer Market Square is where vendors
natural skincare healing and remedies. display antique furniture, vintage and
1000islandssoapco.com estate jewelry, collectibles, crafts,
glassware, and goodies from local
Cooke’s Fine Foods and Coffee claims bakeries.
to be Canada’s oldest food merchant, cityofkingston.ca/explore/markets
having been built in 1865. Shelves are
stocked with imported goodies, roasted- Martello Alley is an artists’ collective and
on-site coffee beans and gift basket gallery tucked into a historic alley where
items. you can find original and printed artwork
cookesfinefoods.com as well as a place to meet the artists and
see their work in progress.
General Brock’s Commissary sells martelloalley.com
only locally produced products from
Upper and Lower Canada. Enjoy their Verde Alternatives is filled with natural,
storefront inspired by the bygone organic, healthy, non-toxic, recycled
era, and peruse local artisan cheeses and reusable items for a greener planet.
and meats, preserves and mustards, verdealternatives.ca
sweets, handcrafted goods and more. E OIL
ON OLIVPANY
generalbrocks.com KINGST COM
Polidoro
Kingston Olive Oil Company features
oils from olives grown and pressed by
by Marc
small artisans and farmers from around
the world. Tasting bar of gourmet oils and
balsamic vinegars.
Photo
kingstonoliveoil.com
taste before
you buy
18 n www.visitkingston.caShopping
BLACK DOG POTTERY CRAFT
FAIRS AND
MARKETS
THE Kingston’s seasonal
CREATIVE fairs, markets and
festivals are filled with
items that make perfect
LIFE souvenirs and presents.
WHERE TO FIND ArtFest Kingston
fills City Park in
ARTISAN PRODUCTS summertime with
booths of more than
BY JOSEPHINE MATYAS 150 artists and artisans
offering a wide variety
of one-of-a-kind,
Creativity starts at home in Kingston with makers of beautiful creations.
all kinds. Here are a few suggestions of where to find June 30 – July 2.
artfestontario.com/
unique and locally made mementos and gifts. kingston/
Fat Goose Craft
Black Dog Pottery Kingston Glass Studio & Collective is a
downtown gallery and studio Gallery offers classes group of craftspeople
specializes in porcelain décor and showcases the work creating affordable,
items, housewares, tableware of local glass artists. high-quality handmade
and gifts. blackdogpottery.ca kingstonglassgallery.com goods. The annual holi-
day-season juried craft
exhibition and sale is
filled with unique, lo-
cally made products.
Nov. 30 – Dec. 1.
fatgoosecraftfair.com
Kingston Handloom
Weavers & Spinners
hold an annual weaving
and spinning sale of
members’ creations.
Tett Centre.
KINGSTON ARTIST KINGSTON GLASS khws.ca
SU SHEEDY STUDIO & GALLERY
Kingston Potters’
Cornerstone Canadian Meraqi Art Annex offers Guild offers classes
Art & Craft sells an eclectic collection of art and workshops year-
Photos by Tim Forbes
Canadian-made works created by Kingston-area round, with annual
representing local artisans artists including jewelry, shows and sales in
as well as crafters from pottery, handmade soap, art springtime and at
across the country. cards, prints, sculpture, glass Christmas. Tett Centre.
cornerstonecanadianart.com art, metalwork and wood kingstonpottersguild.com
art. meraqiartannex.com
www.visitkingston.ca n 19ARTS, CULTURE &
Entertainment
TUNES 7 GET TO
NIGHTS A WEEK
BY JOSEPHINE MATYAS
KNOW
KINGSTON’S
In Kingston, music is being made every night of the MUSIC
week. Here’s a sampling of where you can get your FESTIVALS
groove on. Canadian Guitar Festival,
the large gathering of guitar
cultists, makers, players and
Monday: The Toucan hosts a rotation of soul, funk, R&B, lovers, is held on the last
Motown, and alt-country/alt rock in an Irish pub setting. weekend of July.
thetoucan.ca canadianguitarfestival.com
Tuesday: At Olivea, find magnificent jazz overlooking The annual Homegrown Live
Festival features the city’s
Market Square, with casual fine dining and an alternating favourite bands, raising pro-
ensemble of Kingston’s finest jazz musicians. olivea.ca ceeds for the Joe Chithalen
Music Instrument Lending
Wednesday: Midweek is a great time to stop in for live Library. homegrownlive.ca
music at The Mansion. A Kingston staple, they offer an
Limestone City Blues
eclectic range of music every night of the week.
Festival dominates the
mansion.rocks downtown in late August for
four days of blues in every
Thursday: The RCHA Club presents live bands from style and genre. downtown
Thursday to Sunday, with a rotating cast of players kingston.ca/enjoy/2018/
covering blues, jazz, rock, folk and Celtic. rcha.ca limestone-city-blues-festival
What started as a modest
Friday: Friday Night Jazz @ Montes unleashes a trove summer solstice celebration
of jazz standards to launch the weekend. facebook.com/ has grown into the
montesjazzbar/ Skeleton Park Arts
Festival, a non-profit multi-
Rock ’n’ roll bands at BLUMartini are a sure-fire dance-
disciplinary showcase of
floor filler. blumartini.ca local and world-stage art-
ists. skeletonparkartsfest.ca
Saturday: Weekends at Merchant Tap House are
rocking with a fusion of food, drink and live music. In mid-August, hop the free
merchanttaphouse.com ferry to the Wolfe Island
Music Festival for an eclectic
Musiikki’s coffee-whiskey-music bar has a small indoor mix that may include punk,
Photo by Ivica Kljucar
space and a fantastic back patio showcasing some of country, hip-hop, rock ’n’ roll
Kingston’s best homegrown musicians. musiikkicafe.com or electronica. wolfeisland-
musicfestival.com
Summertime only: Confederation Basin is a regular stage See calendar of events on
for Kingston-based artists at festivals and special events. page 10 for festival dates.
20 n www.visitkingston.caEntertainment
NOT-TO-MISS
GALLERIES
BY JOSEPHINE MATYAS
free admission
The arts are quintessential Kingston,
a city overflowing with makers and AGNES ETHE
RINGTON
creators of all kinds. ART CE NT RE
Photo by Tim
Forbes
The Agnes Etherington Art Centre is a
public art gallery with a rich exhibition of
national and international works of art.
The collection of more than 16,500 works
is regarded as the premier university fine
art holding in Canada. Pieces include Kingston Glass Studio
paintings from the Dutch Golden Age, & Gallery showcases
including several by Rembrandt. one-of-a-kind glass,
agnes.queensu.ca ceramics, wood, stone,
mixed media and
Art After Dark showcases the downtown’s textiles artwork by
excellent galleries and artists as they open dozens of emerging
their doors to the public twice a year in and established artists.
spring and fall. downtownkingston.ca kingston-glassgallery.com
Gallery Raymond is Kingston’s largest Modern Fuel Artist-Run Centre, in the
commercial gallery representing some Tett Centre, is a non-profit cultural
of the area’s finest artists. Bi-monthly collaboration that nurtures innovation
exhibitions focus on the work of new and and experimentation by celebrating
emerging local artists. galleryraymond.com the presentation, interpretation and
production of contemporary visual, time-
based and interdisciplinary arts. The centre
has exhibition space, a resource library and
workspace housing media arts equipment
at affordable rental rates. modernfuel.org
Studio 22 is devoted to contemporary
Canadian Art, representing a diverse range
of artists in a variety of mediums, from
photography, graphics, oils and acrylics to
bronze, stone and steel sculpture.
Photo by Guillaume Nolet
studio22.ca
right beside the Isabel
MODERN FUEL ARTIST-RUN CENTRE IS IN Bader Centre for the
THE BEAUTIFUL TETT CENTRE ON THE
WATERFRONT. Performing Arts
www.visitkingston.ca n 21A RICH
History Photo by Michael Lea
5 ESSENTIAL STOPS
FOR THE HISTORY BUFF
BY JOSEPHINE MATYAS
go see this
masterpiece
Kingston boasts some of the richest history in Canada, a
testament to its United Empire Loyalist history and heritage.
1. Once called the “Citadel of Upper 2. Kingston City Hall is a masterpiece of
Canada,” Fort Henry National Historic Site 19th-century classical British Renaissance
was built on the crest of a peninsula as architecture, dominating the downtown
part of a strategy to guard the entrance to streetscape. Built with the idea that
the Rideau Canal. The current stone-block Kingston would become the permanent
fort was completed in 1836 and at the time capital of the United Canadas, the 1844
was considered a bombproof, state-of- building has housed a bank, dry goods and
the-art marvel of modern engineering. the body of Sir John A. Macdonald as it lay
In summer, join in the pomp and in state. cityofkingston.ca
circumstance as the majesty of thundering
cannons is recreated at the world-famous
Sunset Ceremony.
forthenry.com
FORT HENRY NATIONAL
HISTORIC SITE
Photo by Scott Adamson
Photo by Mark Bergin
KINGSTON CITY HALL
22 n www.visitkingston.caHistory
MARTELLO TOWERS HISTORICAL
WALKING
TOURS
5 ESSENTIAL STOPS Haunted Walk
FOR THE HISTORY BUFF Experience at Fort Henry
Costumed guides tell
the eerie history of Fort
3. Together with Fort Henry, the Rideau Canal and Henry, Kingston’s 19th-
the imposing Martello Towers are part of Ontario’s century military fortress,
including the many
only UNESCO World Heritage Site. The canal connects
supernatural encounters.
Kingston to Ottawa via a series of dozens of locks. Inside
hauntedwalk.com
Murney Tower – built in 1846 as part of the Martello
fortifications – are collections of military and domestic
artifacts of 19th-century Kingston. Kingston City Hall
whc.unesco.org/en/list/1221 National Historic Site
Free guided tours of
4. The presence of Sir John A. Macdonald is still strong downtown’s City Hall,
in Kingston – streets are named after him, statues of him built when Kingston
preside over green spaces, and historical plaques mark was the first capital of
the buildings where he lived or practised law. His home Canada. Self-guided
has been restored at Bellevue House and the Sir John A. tours are also available
year-round in English,
Macdonald Gravesite National Historic Site is found at
French, Mandarin,
his family plot in Cataraqui Cemetery.
German and Spanish.
pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/on/bellevue/kingstonmuseums.ca/
cityofkingston.ca/
historic-cataraqui-cemetery CityHallTours
5. The PumpHouse museum preserves an era when Kingston Walking Tours
shipbuilding and locomotive manufacturing dominated
More than a dozen
Kingston’s industrial scene and the pump house’s
walking tours of Kingston
massive boilers worked non-stop.
in English and French
kingstonpumphouse.ca
are available for free
download onto mobile
devices from both the
Google Play and Apple
App stores (search
“Kingston Walking Tours”).
Once downloaded, tours
do not require Wi-Fi
connections.
BELLEVUE HOUSE
THE PUMPHOUSE
Photo by Tim Forbes
www.visitkingston.ca n 23THE GREAT
Outdoors LITTLE CATARAQUI CREEK
CONSERVATION AREA
Photo by Scott Adamson
UNIQUE OUTDOOR
ACTIVITIES lights up at night
IN KINGSTON
BY JOSEPHINE MATYAS
Photo by Annalisa Boccia
ON AND UNDER THE WATER SKATING IN THE SQUARE
1. On and under the water 4. Skating in the Square
Kingston’s clear waters, numerous Join the crowd at Springer Market Square,
shipwrecks and wealth of dive shops make just behind City Hall, for Kingston’s
it the freshwater diving capital of Canada. most unforgettable outdoor ice skating
And as the “freshwater sailing capital experience.
of the world,” the city is home to CORK
– Canadian Olympic Training Regatta 5. Kingston’s Motorcycling Scene
Kingston. The winds on Lake Ontario make Bikers have long-known that Kingston is
Kingston perfect for sailing, windsurfing one of the world’s best-kept motorcycling
and kiteboarding. secrets. Head east for the world-famous
Thousand Islands, north to the Canadian
2. K&P Trail shield for lakes and rock, west to Prince
This year-round, multi-use trail was built Edward County and south to Cape Vincent
along an abandoned rail bed converted along the Great Lakes Seaway Trail.
for walking and non-motorized vehicles. kingstonrides.ca
cityofkingston.ca/residents/recreation/
parks-trails/k-p
3. Cycle Wolfe Island
It’s just a scenic 20-minute ride on the free
ferry to Wolfe Island to cycle the island’s
signposted bike trails. There are four fairly
flat bike routes marked with colour-coded
signs, a swimming spot at Big Sandy Bay
and lots of birding along the way.
wolfeisland.com
24 n www.visitkingston.caKINGSTON’S FAMOUS
Waterfront Photo by Tim Forbes
A WATERFRONT
TO REMEMBER
WHAT YOU NEED
TO KNOW FINDING
BY JOSEPHINE MATYAS
WATERCRAFT
Ahoy Rentals in
Kingston’s spectacular location makes it a watersport Kingston rents canoes,
kayaks, stand-up
paradise. Why not launch a canoe, kayak, sailboat, paddleboards and
paddleboard or kitesail and be a part of the action? sailboats. You can also
get instruction on sailing
and paddling or book a
Rent a canoe, kayak or SUP The city’s eight-kilometre barefoot sailing charter.
(stand-up paddleboard) and public Waterfront Pathway ahoyrentals.com
paddle the city shoreline passes right along the
Fully equipped
or the network of lakes and popular downtown houseboats can be
rivers that winds through the harbour. It’s all part of the booked for a few days
jaw-dropping scenery of the 900-kilometre Waterfront or by the week through
Canadian Shield surrounding Trust Trail that runs from Houseboat Holidays,
the city. There are popular Niagara to Quebec and located between
canoe and kayak routes includes the southern Kingston and Gananoque.
at Gould Lake and nearby terminus of the Rideau Trail. houseboatholidays.ca
Frontenac Provincial Park.
Just north of the
Walk the shoreline along the
city, Loughborough
Hop onto the free Wolfe century-old Royal Military
Lake Marina rents
Islander ferry for a College. Stop and enjoy the
utility boats, fishing
spectacular view of best spot in the city to get boats and pontoon
Kingston, RMC and Fort a bird’s-eye view over the boats. themarina.on.ca
Henry. Wolfe Island is just downtown from the
a 20-minute ferry ride from ramparts of historic Fort Trailhead Kingston
downtown Kingston, and if Henry. rents stand-up
you’re going on foot or by paddleboards, kayaks and
bike, you can walk right on canoes as well as basic
Photo courtesy of visitkingston.ca
with no wait. camping and paddling
gear. trailheadkingston.ca
Get a whole new perspective
Treasure Island
– up close and personal –
Marina (just east of
on the Thousand Islands Kingston) rents stand-
aboard a local cruise boat, up paddleboards,
with options ranging from jet skis, sailboats,
short sightseeing jaunts powerboats and cruisers.
to leisurely sunset dinner treasureislandmarina.com
cruises. CRUISE SEEN FROM THE
TIME SCULPTURE
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Tours KINGSTON FOOD TOURS
Photo courtesy of Kingston Food Tours
looks good
TOURS
WITH ALLURE
BY JOSEPHINE MATYAS
What better way to see Kingston than to let
a local guide you through the city? Kingston
has tour options for interests of every kind.
CHICKEN TACOS FROM DIANNE’S,
KINGSTON FOOD TOURS
Beer & Bites Kingston Gananoque Beer Tours
Visit a variety of local pubs and Celebrate small breweries making
microbreweries with tastings of local world-class beers! All tours include
beers accompanied by delicious bites, sampling of craft beers and tours
while learning about Kingston’s historic of the brewing process, where
downtown. kingstonfoodtours.ca possible. kingstonganbeertours.com
Fly Kingston Kingston Sailing Tours
Enjoy an exhilarating scenic flight over Set sail on half-day, full-day or sunset
Kingston and the 1000 Islands. tours, or even custom sailing experiences,
kflykingston.com along the Kingston and Wolfe Island
shorelines. kingstonsailingtours.wixsite.
The Haunted Walk com/gvsailing
Guides dressed in flowing black capes
and carrying lanterns lead visitors through Kingston Pen
Kingston’s spooky, historic Sydenham Get a close-up look at what life was like
Ward. hauntedwalk.com behind the walls of Canada’s oldest and
most notorious maximum-security prison.
kingstonpentour.com
Taco Photo by Suzy Lamont Photography
Kingston Food Tours
What better way to explore Kingston
than to eat, drink and walk on a tour of
downtown’s culinary best, sprinkled with
insider tidbits about local culture, history
and architecture. kingstonfoodtours.ca
The famous Kingston Trolley Tours
operate in all seasons! Popular in the
summer (see Signature Experiences),
there are also hour-long Architecture
THE HAUNTED WALK and Historic tours that run in the winter
months. kingstontrolley.ca
26 n www.visitkingston.caFABULOUS
Festivals TASTE OF KINGSTON
Photo by Julia McKay
SAVE THE DATE
KINGSTON IS FULL OF FESTIVITIES
12 MONTHS OF THE YEAR
BY JOSEPHINE MATYAS
big names
WINTER / SUMMER FALL
SPRING Skeleton Park Arts Festival Kingston WritersFest
Feb Fest is for those who is an interactive, family- celebrates the written
embrace Canadian winter, oriented arts and music word and the art of literary
with a full month of free festival that comes to expression, drawing some
public skating, hockey games life in the centre of a of Canada’s biggest literary
and fun winter activities. thriving arts-oriented stars. kingstonwritersfest.ca
downtownkingston.ca neighbourhood.
Kingston Multicultural
Artfest Kingston celebrates Arts Festival is a non-
the arts with more than ticketed event of music,
150 top artists and artisans artists and performance,
from across Ontario and celebrating the cultural mix
Quebec. of the region. kipcouncil.ca
Photo by Julia McKay
The annual Kingston
Buskers Rendezvous marks
the middle of summer with
street performances by
jugglers, musicians, fire-
Photo by Tim Gordanier
FEB FEST eaters and balloon artists.
downtownkingston.ca
Kingston Canadian Film
Taste of Kingston outdoor
Festival is the world’s
festival features samples
largest festival dedicated
from some of Kingston’s KINGSTON MULTICULTURAL
exclusively to Canadian
best restaurants, all in ARTS FESTIVAL
film. kingcanfilmfest.com
support of the Canadian
Fort Henry Beerfest & Diabetes Association. Fall for Kingston is a family-
Food Truck Festival is diabetes.ca friendly culinary showcase
the perfect transition into in support of Hospice
summer. Sample beers from For dates as well as Kingston. Food samplings
across Ontario and enjoy a comprehensive list of from some of Kingston’s
classic food truck eats at all festivals and events, finest dining establishments.
this relaxed festival. see the calendar on hospicekingston.ca
page 10.
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