Kingston Tour Guide

The city of Kingston is known as the fresh-water sailing capital of North America and prides itself in being a major port for scenic entertainment cruises of the breathtaking Thousand Islands. The 1000 Islands are one of nature’s great masterpieces.

They are a group of islands, large and small, that occupy the St. Lawrence River shared by both Ontario and New York State. The First Nations people who inhabited the area long before the arrival of the first settlers called it the "Garden of the Great Spirit." Having been surveyed by the British, many of the islands of any size bear the name of a British Admiral, battle or ship.

There are a lot of things to see and do in Kingston, and here are some places you should look into:

Bellevue House National Historic Park
This early 1840s home at 355 Centre Street has a distinctive Italian Tuscan style that was unusual for its time.
Cataraqui Cemetery Company
You might say, ‘I’m on vacation, and you tell me to visit at cemetery?’ In fact, local cemeteries hold the richest historical content of any area.
Corrections Canada Museum - Penitentiary Museum
Visiting this museum will help you learn about many aspects, though some elements rather grim, of the Canadian Correctional System and its history..
Cruise Sightseeing Tours
Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises offers narrated 1.5-hour tours of the westerly islands and Kingston’s historic waterfront, as well as candlelit dining under the stars with live entertainment.
Farmer’s Market
Yum! You can’t pass up the opportunity to visit Canada’s oldest continually running Farmer’s Market. In the heart of the Square, there are vendors, growers and more!
Fort Henry
A must see! Step back in time when you visit this historic fort. Its history is rich and you’ll be able to experience what life was like at the fort.
Frontenac County Schools Museum
It’s back to school time – early 1900 style! The Frontenac is a wonderfully restored early 1900s schoolroom you’ll want to visit.
Grand Theatre Kingston
Established in 1879, this performing arts venue holds frequent performances by contemporary artists, the Kingston Symphony and Queen's Musical Theatre.
Haunted Walking Tours
Put on your walking shoes and get ready to be spooked! Haunted Walking Tours is best known for their tours of local ghost stories and historical buildings.
International Hockey Museum
ockey fans, this is one place you won’t want to miss! This shrine has been devoted to all-things-hockey, one of Canada's favorite winter sports.

Kingston City Hall
Make sure you take the time to visit this graceful building in downtown Kingston located at 216 Ontario Street.

Marine Museum of the Great Lakes
Ahoy, matey! This is a great place to visit in order to learn about ships and shipbuilding, and how they impacted history and technology.

McIntosh Castle
Take a walk on the nearest sidewalk to see the details of this unique Gothic-styled structure built by architect John Power between 1849-1852.

Military Communications and Electronics Museum
You’ll also see how our military technology has contributed to the development of Canada within and outside the military. About 20,000 people visit the Museum each year.

Murney Tower National Historic Site
Built in 1846 as part of the defensive fortifications of Kingston, the Murney Tower stands as one of the finest Martello Towers in North America.

Museum of Health Care
Visitors at this museum will be able to view exhibits in order to learn about the amazing developments in health care, showing you historically what the medical profession used to entail.

Pump House Steam Museum
The Pump House Steam Museum is for those who marvel in industrial advancements.

Queen’s University
Queen’s University, part of the heart of Kingston, is one of Canada's leading universities. It holds an international reputation for scholarship, research, social purpose, spirit and diversity.

Royal Military College (RMC) Museum
Found at Fort Frederick on the campus of the Royal Military College of Canada, the RMC Museum exhibits items that will help you understand the history of the Royal Military College of Canada.

Royal Military College
RMC, an institution over 100 years old, is situated on Point Frederick just east of downtown Kingston.

Wolfe Island
Located at the mouth of Lake Ontario, Wolfe Island is the first island of the Thousand Islands area.

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