Tourist Attractions
• Historic Babcock Mill
100 Bridge Street, Odessa
• Fairfield House
One of the oldest homes in the area.
Loyalist Parkway 613-384-2813
• Correctional Service of Canada Museum
Explore the 150 year history of Canada’s Penitentiaries. Rare photographs,
hobbycrafts, weapons, escape paraphernalia and early punishment equipment.
555 King Street West 613-545-8460
• Bellevue House
National historic site and home of Sir John A Macdonald, Canada’s first prime minister.
35 Centre Street 613-545-8666
• The Original Hockey Hall of Fame
A collection of pictures, equipment and mementos reflecting the history of hockey
from its original organized beginnings in Kingston 1885-86. Free Admission.
1350 Gardiners Road, 2nd Floor, Invista Centre
• Murney Tower Museum
Built in 1846, it stands as one of the finest Martello Towers in North America. It
served as military housing for over forty years.
King and Barrie 613-544-9925
• Pump House Steam Museum
Restored municipal water pumping station, complete with Victorian pumps and
other steam operated equipment. Also features a permanent 0-gauge model display
of 20 trains from around the world.
23 Ontario Street 613-542-2261
• Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston
A shipbuilding site since 1790. A tour of the 3,000 ton icebreaker, Alexander Henry.
55 Ontario Street 613-542-2261
• City Hall/Public Market
Farmers’ Market Operating every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
216 Ontario Street 613-546-4291
• Princess of Wales’ Own Regiment Military Museum
The history and traditions of Kingston’s Citizen Soldiers and Military Regiments are
on display.
100 Montreal Street 613-541-5880
• Frontenac County Schools Museum
559 Bagot 613-544-9113
• Fort Henry
Fort Henry Hill 613-542-7388
• 1000 Island Boat Cruises
The Island Queen operates from the city wharf in front of city hall. Cruises depart
several times daily. Dinner cruises depart daily at 6:30 pm July & August.
613-549-5544
• RMC Museum and Fort Frederick
South Frederick Drive 613-541-5010
• The Canadian Forces Communications & Electronics Museum
One of Canada’s largest specialized military museums featuring exhibits tracing 2000
years of development in military communications & electronics.
CFB Kingston 613-541-5395
• MacLachlan Woodworking Museum
Features the most complete collection of pioneer woodworking technology in Canada.
Hwy 2 East 613-542-0543
• The Haunted Walk 613-549-6366
• Kingston Penitentiary Tours
Mid June to October – www.kingstonpentour.com
• Kingston Trolley Tours 613-549-5544
Shopping
• King’s Crossing Outlet Centre
Stores include: Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Columbia, Levi’s, Jones New York, Liz
Claiborne, Bench, Paderno Kitchen Store & more.
101 Dalton Avenue 613-546-8846
• Cataraqui Town Centre
Stores include: The Bay, Sears,Peoples Jewellers, Telus, Tip Top Tailor & more.
845 Gardiners Road 613-389-7900
Festivals
February
• Feb Fest
Events including the Annual Historic Hockey Game. 613-548-4415
March
• Maple Madness
Enjoy a guided tour to see the maple syrup process. Pancakes and REAL maple syrup products available for sale. 613-546-9965
• Kingston Canadian Film Festival
April
• Rail-O-Rama ~ Model train layouts, railway displays. 613-544-9842
May
• Victoria Day Celebrations 613-542-7388
• Kingston Potter’s Guild Show
• Copper Sunday Parade
• RMC Sunset Ceremony and Commissioning Parade
June
• Folklore
International pavilions celebrating their ethnic traditions, foods,
dances, etc. 613-546-4623
• Dragon Boat Festival
• Antique and Classic Car Show
• First Capital Days
July
• Canada Day Fireworks & Celebrations
• Kingston Buskers Rendezvous
Over 100 street performer including musicians, magicians, jugglers, mimes,
comedians and many others. 613-542-8677
• Fort Henry Sunset Ceremonies
• Taste of Kingston
• Fort Henry Tattoo
• Princess Street Promenade
August
• 1000 Islands Poker Run
• Limestone City Blues Festival
• K Town Triathalon
• Kingston Sheep Dog Trials & Canadian National Championships
September
• Celtic Festival
Artists and bands from across the country present workshops and
performances. 613-542-7388
• Kingston Fall Fair
• Kingston Jazz Festival
• Fall Antiques and Historic Trades Show
• Chilifest
October
• Princess Street Promenade
November
• Santa Claus Parade (nighttime) 613-542-8677
• Creativity Arts & Crafts Show 613-542-9842
• The Hadassah Auxiliary Bazaar
Bargain priced Christmas gifts, delicious baking and prepared foods, books, records, new and used clothing, footwear and sporting goods. 613-542-9842
• Kingston Handloom Weavers and Spinners Show
December
• Festival of Lights
Featuring professionally decorated trees, wreaths, gingerbread houses and room vignettes. 613-544-9842
• Rockin’ at the Clock (New Year’s Eve Celebration)
• Kingston Potter’s Guild Show and Sale