Kingston Ontario, Canada
A walkable city filled with beautiful architecture, great dining and a bustling downtown core.
Kingston, Ontario is rich in arts, culture and history. Home to Fort Henry, Kingston boasts some of the best freshwater sailing in the world. It also has more restaurants per capita than any other place in Canada, and charming trolly tours that give you a taste of what life is like in our country’s first capital city.
Most Known For
Best known for its abundance of striking limestone buildings, Kingston has a storied past. Here, you can explore the Fort Henry Historic Site, Kingston Penitentiary and Canada’s oldest public market all in the same day.
Exploring Kingston
Stay
The 1000 Islands region boasts a range of hotels, from comfortable waterfront resorts to cosy boutique hotels, providing you with comfortable and convenient accommodations during your stay.
Ramada by Wyndham Gananoque Provincial Inn
Holiday Inn Express 1000 Islands Gananoque
Comfort Inn & Suites 1000 Islands
Travelodge by Wyndham Gananoque
Gananoque Inn & Spa
Colonial Resort 1000 Islands
Kingston At A Glance
Getting to Kingston
Getting to Kingston, Ontario is easy with its convenient location along the Highway 401 corridor and its access to VIA Rail and major bus services from cities like Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal.
- 1 hour and 58 minutes from Ottawa
- 2 hours and 27 minutes from Toronto
- 3 hours from Montreal
2 hours and 11 minutes from Syracuse
What You'll Love
Know Before You Go
Here, you’ll get the scoop on the best things to see and do during your visit to Kingston.
Hop on and off at all the must-sees in Kingston, including City Hall, Fort Henry, Canada’s Penitentiary Museum and the entertainment and retail district.
The historic downtown and serene waterfront are worthy of exploring by foot. Just pack comfortable shoes!
It’s been operating since 1801, and is home to some of the most exciting events and activities downtown. Visiting during the winter? Bring your skates!
