Things to do in Kingston

No. 11 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Canada

Thousand Islands

Thousand Islandslie at the outlet where Lake Ontario flows into the St Lawrence River, stretching dozens of km downstream from the Kingston area, with over 1,800 islands of various sizes scattered across the river, belonging to both Canada and the United States. The islands vary greatly in size: the smallest are just a few rocks that remain above water year-round, and some are even small enough to hold only a single house, while the larger ones feature villages and farmland; there is also an interesting local standard for what constitutes an island—a piece of land that remains above water year-round and can support 2 trees counts as an "island." These islands are scattered across the St Lawrence River like stars, resembling a fairytale wonderland.

Kingston City Hall

Kingston City Hall, completed in 1844, is a neoclassical limestone building located in the heart of downtown on the shores of Lake Ontario, occupying an entire city block. Kingston is known as the "Limestone City," and this historic building, with its columned portico and domed clock tower, is one of the city's landmarks. When construction began, Kingston was the capital of the Province of Canada, and its grand scale and imposing style were built to match its status as the capital. It is not only the seat of Kingston's municipal government but also a venue for various public events and exhibitions.

Kingston Pen Tours

Fort Henry National Historic Site

Kingston Waterfront

Lake Ontario Park

This park is located in Kingston, adjacent to Lake Ontario. The park features picnic areas, playgrounds, beach volleyball courts, hiking trails, and other areas and facilities.

Slush Puppie Place

Lemoine Point Conservation Area

Great Lakes Museum

The Great Lakes Museum showcases various ship technologies, as well as artifacts from many large shipwrecks.

INVISTA Centre