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Kingston is located on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee Confederacy, and Huron-Wendat First Nations. In Anishinaabemowin, this space is called “Gaadanokwii,” which is interpreted to mean “a great meeting place.” In Huron-Wendat it is known as “Ken’tarókwen” and in Mohawk it is known as “Ka’tarohkwi;” both are interpreted to mean “a place where there is clay.” Clay in this co

ntext refers to the location of ancestral roots. Tourism Kingston acknowledges the everlasting presence of other Indigenous nations, the Métis, Inuit, and other First Nations that now share this landscape with us. We are grateful to reside in and remain visitors to this territory, while acknowledging our shared responsibility to honour this space by walking gently and respectfully upon the land and preserving and purifying the surrounding waters. Kingston boasts four Rembrandt paintings, two film festivals, and one vibrant downtown shopping scene. Home to Ontario’s oldest public market and Canada’s hippest live music scene, Kingston is a walkable city, where hidden alleyways contain antique markets and restaurant patios. With dozens of museums and historic sites, and dozens more unique shopping and dining experiences, Kingston offers you something old and something new around every corner.

It's not too late to make it to a holiday market in Kingston. Find something special for the music lover in your life, l...
12/13/2024

It's not too late to make it to a holiday market in Kingston. Find something special for the music lover in your life, local produce for your holiday dishes, and more.

Three upcoming holiday markets in Kingston: 👇

🎵 Music Merch Market at Musiikki Café: Dec. 14, 4–6 pm

🎁 Kingston Holiday Market at Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning: Dec. 14 & 15, 11 am–4 pm

🥕 Memorial Centre Farmers' Market's Holiday Market at Memorial Centre Bennett: Dec 22, 9 am–1 pm

🔗 View all 25 things to do during the holidays for more holiday events: https://bit.ly/3SSX1vw

Get creative at a paint night, bring the kids to visit Santa, have a good laugh at a Christmas comedy show, and more thi...
12/11/2024

Get creative at a paint night, bring the kids to visit Santa, have a good laugh at a Christmas comedy show, and more this December in Kingston.

🎨 Paint nite: Santa and the twinkling lights at Hard Way Cider Co.: Dec. 12, 6 pm
🎅 Santa Saturdays at Brock Street outside of City Hall: Dec. 14 & 21, 11 am–2 pm
🐴 Free horse & wagon rides in Downtown Kingston: Dec. 7, 14, 21, 11 am–2 pm
🤣 O Christmas Tea: a British comedy at the Kingston Grand Theatre: Dec. 18, 7:30 pm
🏒 Hockey Road to the World Jrs: Team USA vs. Team Slovakia at the Slush Puppie Place: Dec. 21, 7 pm

What fun events are you attending in Kingston this December? Let us know in the comments. 👇

View all 25 things to do in December: https://www.visitkingston.ca/25-things-to-do-in-kingston-this-december/

Transform Kingston's holiday lights into a beautiful glow of snowflakes. ❄️ Pick up a pair of Holiday 3D Specs for $3 at...
12/10/2024

Transform Kingston's holiday lights into a beautiful glow of snowflakes. ❄️ Pick up a pair of Holiday 3D Specs for $3 at the Visitor Information Centre and watch the magic happen as the lights around you turn into snowflakes!

Here are a few locations to use the holiday glasses:

🎄 The Christmas tree in Springer Market Square
🏬 Holiday window displays in Downtown Kingston
🚎 On a Kingston Trolley Tours Christmas Light Tour
✨ In Rochleau Court

Where would you wear the new Kingston 3D Holiday Specs? Let us know in the comments. 👇

🔗 Get yours in-person at the Visitor Information Centre (209 Ontario Street and Waterfront Gifts and Apparel (248 Ontario St.) or online: https://bit.ly/4eZTanG

UPDATE: The new Kingston Causeway ornaments are currently sold out at the Visitor Information Centre. New Kingston Cause...
12/10/2024

UPDATE: The new Kingston Causeway ornaments are currently sold out at the Visitor Information Centre.

New Kingston Causeway ornaments are now available! 🎄 You can get limited edition ornaments hand-crafted by The Kingston Causeway Co. with the original iron from the LaSalle Causeway. They are perfect for gift-giving or to add to your ornament collection.

10% of the net proceeds will be donated to RKY Camp to help send kids to camp.

🔗 Available at the Visitor Information Centre (209 Ontario Street) and online: https://bit.ly/3V25rB4

From free horse & wagon rides and holiday markets to live performances, many exciting events are happening in Kingston t...
12/06/2024

From free horse & wagon rides and holiday markets to live performances, many exciting events are happening in Kingston this weekend.

🎁 Kingston Holiday Market at the Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning: Dec. 7 & 8, 11 am–4 pm
🐴 Free horse & wagon rides in Downtown Kingston: Dec. 7, 11 am–2 pm
🎙️ A Miss Emily Christmas at The Spire: Dec. 6, 7 pm
🍿 Goodnight Moon & The Runaway Bunny at Kingston Grand Theatre: Dec. 8, 3:30 pm
🐦 Outdoor holiday party for the animals at Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area: Dec. 7, 2–3:30 pm
🎅 Santa's Little Elves Market at the Royal Canadian Legion 560: Dec. 8, 10 am–4 pm
🎭 The Homecoming: a Christmas story at Domino Theatre, Kingston Ontario: Dec. 6 & 7, 7:30 pm

Are you going to a different event this weekend that you'd like to share? Let us know in the comments. 👇

See all 25 things to do in Kingston this December: https://bit.ly/3B8ZHys

🐻 Tomorrow is the Teddy Bear Toss at the Kingston Frontenacs game. Watch the Kingston Fronts play against the Barrie Col...
12/05/2024

🐻 Tomorrow is the Teddy Bear Toss at the Kingston Frontenacs game. Watch the Kingston Fronts play against the Barrie Colts and bring a plush toy to toss in support of The Salvation Army.

🗓️ Dec. 6, 7 pm
📍 1 The Tragically Hip Way

✨ All toys collected will go to The Salvation Army to distribute to those in need this holiday season.

🔗 Book tickets: https://bit.ly/4f2m9r6

(The Salvation Army Kingston Citadel Community & Family Services)

The Christmas Light Trolley Tours start this weekend in Kingston. 🎄 Enjoy a night out or with the family and get in the ...
12/04/2024

The Christmas Light Trolley Tours start this weekend in Kingston. 🎄 Enjoy a night out or with the family and get in the holiday spirit on a Christmas Lights Trolley Tour. During this 75-minute guided tour, sing along to Christmas classics while admiring the twinkling lights.

🗓️ Thurs–Sun from Dec. 6–22, daily from Dec. 23–31
📍 Starts at 248 Ontario St.

❄️ Want to have a new experience? Get a pair of Kingston 3D Holiday Specs and watch as the lights around you turn into snowflakes. Available at the Visitor Information Centre (209 Ontario St.) or Waterfront Gifts and Apparel (248 Ontario St.).

🔗 Book tickets: https://www.kingstontrolley.ca/tours/christmas/

(Kingston Trolley Tours)

🎁 Receive a $100 Visa gift card to shop on us this holiday season! When you book with participating hotels, you will rec...
12/04/2024

🎁 Receive a $100 Visa gift card to shop on us this holiday season! When you book with participating hotels, you will receive a $100 Visa gift card to use while shopping in Kingston.

Depending on the package you choose, you will also receive unique offers, including:

🍽️ $50 dining credit to The Cannery Kitchen & Social Restaurant

🚗 🍳 Complimentary breakfast at Wharf and Feather + parking

🍺 🍷 In suite welcome gift at Green Acres Inn: wine or beer tasting kit + charcuterie board

💳 20% discount voucher redeemable at the Visitor Information Centre

🔗 Book a shop on us package: https://bit.ly/3pthCdz

The Isabel celebrates 10 years of music and innovation with a season packed with live performances from new and returnin...
12/02/2024

The Isabel celebrates 10 years of music and innovation with a season packed with live performances from new and returning artists.

From the panoramic views of Lake Ontario through the floor-to-ceiling windows to the rich, warm tones of the wood walls of the Jennifer Velva Bernstein Performance Hall, there’s a magic to the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts.As both a performance hall and an educational hub for Queen.....

From vegan cooking class to a burger showdown between local chefs, Kingstonlicious signature events offer something for ...
11/29/2024

From vegan cooking class to a burger showdown between local chefs, Kingstonlicious signature events offer something for everyone's wish list this season!

Events available to book:
🥣 Cook, share, savour: vegan delights cooking classes with Knifey + Spooney
🍹 Winter harvest: a seasonal, sustainable culinary celebration at MissBao
🎶 The east coast kitchen party: a celebration of maritime cuisine and culture at The Cannery Kitchen & Social
🧺 From farm to Michelin: gourmet tasting at Memorial Centre Farmers' Market
🍔 The great Kingston burger showdown: Burger 347 Kingston vs. Otter Creek Kitchen & Food Truck

Give the gift of a culinary experience in Kingston. Book now: https://bit.ly/3iBJjbY

If you want to find the perfect holiday gift, without breaking the bank or hurting the planet. Here are some creative op...
11/28/2024

If you want to find the perfect holiday gift, without breaking the bank or hurting the planet. Here are some creative options for you in Kingston.

If you want to find the perfect holiday gift, without breaking the bank or hurting the planet. Here are some creative options for you in Kingston.

Enjoy Christmas Light Trolley Tours, live music, festive markets, and world-class sports in Kingston.
11/27/2024

Enjoy Christmas Light Trolley Tours, live music, festive markets, and world-class sports in Kingston.

Enjoy live music, festive markets, cozy evenings, and world-class sports in Kingston.

Find concerts, holiday markets, and workshops to enjoy in Kingston this weekend! Here are a few to get you started: 👇Kin...
11/26/2024

Find concerts, holiday markets, and workshops to enjoy in Kingston this weekend! Here are a few to get you started: 👇

Kingston Holiday Market at the Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning: Nov. 30 & Dec. 1, 10 am–5 pm

Fat Goose Fair at Grant Hall (Queen's University): Nov. 30, 10 am–4 pm

She Sings! Women’s Choir at Chalmers United Church: Nov. 30, 7:30 pm

The Kingdom Choir at The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts: Nov. 30, 7:30 pm

Milk & Cookies Ditto Oven Bake Clay Workshop at 4Cats Arts Studio: Dec. 1, 1 pm

🔗 See all 25 things to do during the holidays: https://bit.ly/3SSX1vw

From spa dates and new winter attire to gourmet treats and craft beers, wrap up your holiday shopping in Kingston’s many...
11/25/2024

From spa dates and new winter attire to gourmet treats and craft beers, wrap up your holiday shopping in Kingston’s many boutique shops.

From artisanal homeware and spa dates to gourmet treats and craft beers, wrap up your holiday shopping in Kingston’s many boutique shops.

🏈 Enjoy the free Football fundamentals for kids and see women’s flag football in action during Ontario Football's Footba...
11/22/2024

🏈 Enjoy the free Football fundamentals for kids and see women’s flag football in action during Ontario Football's Football Week this weekend in Kingston!

Are your kids interested in football? Sign them up for the Football Canada 1st Down ‘Try Football’ Day. This free event encourages youth (ages 4–12) to get active and learn some of the fundamentals of the sport. Register for free online: https://bit.ly/3V6hqgN

📍 Miklas McCarney Field, 246, 300 Sir John A. Macdonald Blvd.
🗓️ Nov. 23, 11:30 am–1 pm

Watch some of the top teams in flag football from Ontario and Quebec compete in a two-day tournament during the Canadian Collegiate Women’s Flag Showcase.

📍 Miklas McCarney Field, 246, 300 Sir John A. Macdonald Blvd.
🗓️ Nov. 23, 8:30 am–2 pm

📍 Richardson Stadium, 366 Hargreaves Way
🗓️ Nov. 24, 8:30 am–2 pm

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3V0qT9t

❄️👓 Explore Kingston with the new Holiday 3D Specs and turn every light around you into snowflakes! Pick a pair up befor...
11/21/2024

❄️👓 Explore Kingston with the new Holiday 3D Specs and turn every light around you into snowflakes! Pick a pair up before the Santa Claus Parade and Market Square tree lighting this weekend for an extra festive experience.

🔗Now available at the Visitor Information Centre (209 Ontario Street) and online: https://bit.ly/3V25rB4

Where would you use the new Holiday Specs glasses in Kingston? Let us know in the comments! 👇

11/20/2024

Experience Winter Traditions of the Past at All Aboard! - a fun winter event at the PumpHouse museum in Kingston!

🗓️Dec. 14

🔗 Pre-registration is required. Register today: https://www.kingstonpumphouse.ca/events-programs

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History of Katarokwi

Tomorrow is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Here are a few opportunities to engage with the community, learn about the lived experiences of Indigenous peoples, and reflect. 🎬 "Returning Home", a documentary exploring the life of Orange Shirt Day founder Phyllis Jack-Webstad, playing at the Screening Room: 5:30 pm 👣 Walk for Truth and Reconciliation starting at McBurney Park: 5:30–7:30 pm 🔥Sacred Fire at Agnes Benidickson Field: 1:15 pm At any time, go to the fountain in Confederation Basin to stop and reflect on the legacy of residential schools at a temporary installation that shares the 94 Calls to Action. 🔗 Learn more about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Kingston: https://bit.ly/4dpJdiL Is there another experience happening on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation that you'd like to share? Let us know in the comments!

History of Katarokwi
History of Katarokwi

Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day. Kingston remains on the ancestral homelands of the Huron-Wendat, Anishinaabe, and Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Tourism Kingston acknowledges the everlasting presence of these Nations and other First Nations, Métis, and Inuit who share this landscape today. We are grateful to reside in and remain visitors to this territory, while acknowledging our responsibility to honour the land, water and skies with gentle respect and purifying preservation.

Kingston Pride
Kingston Pride

Don't miss out on the Pride events happening today and throughout the rest of June! Today's events ⬇️ : 🏳️‍🌈 PRIDE PARADE: Saturday, June 15 (noon – 1 pm) in Downtown Kingston ✨ COMMUNITY FAIR: Saturday, June 15 (10 am – 5 pm) at Confederation Park 🍻 BEERS FOR QUEERS AND KINGSTON PRIDE PRESENT: A CELEBRATION OF PRIDE: Saturday, June 15 (9 pm – 1 am) at Tir Nan Og Irish Pub 🔗 See our "Your guide to Kingston Pride" story for more details: https://www.visitkingston.ca/your-guide-to-kingston-pride/ Have we missed a Pride event? Let us know in the comments. We are proud to be one of the smallest cities with the most Rainbow Registered businesses, a national accreditation through CGLCC that validates the organization’s efforts to provide a safe, inclusive workplace for staff, partners, and visitors.

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Visit Kingston

Steeped in history, yet always changing—Kingston is where culinary, culture and creators meet. Set on the picturesque shores of the St. Lawrence River and home to impassioned curators and creators, Kingston is a place that embraces new ideas – it’s authentic, vibrant and never stops surprising.

The waterfront is brimming with activities, festivals, pathways and Kingston itself boasts more restaurants per capita than nearly any city in the country. Discover the cool urban vibe, historic attractions and haven for foodies. With an abundance of casual outdoor patios, fine dining restaurants, and pubs - you’ll find something delicious at every turn. The fun doesn’t slow down at night with a vibrant theatre, arts, and events scene.

Kingston is Canada's museum capital with 20 museums and historic sites, including the newest UNESCO World Heritage Site - The Rideau Canal and the Kingston Fortifications including Fort Henry and Kingston Penitentiary. The Leon's Centre hosts world-renowned artists, athletes and performers. See who’s there during your Kingston visit.

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