Historic and hip. Kingston has it all.
Situated roughly a three-hour drive from both Toronto and Montreal, Kingston is a central, vibrant city with much to experience. Home to several National Historic Sites and one UNESCO World Heritage Site, pair the heritage, history, and architecture of Kingston with the city’s dynamic cultural life for a truly distinct multi-day getaway.
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.
Known for its culinary scene, Kingston has something for everyone. Whatever you’re craving, you’ll find it here, from bao to roti, comfort food to haute cuisine. Book a table or grab some takeout for a picnic by the waterfront. Take a guided food tour or take in a special “Kingstonlicious” culinary event.
Kingston is an all-ages destination. Explore museums, dive into escape rooms, enjoy water sports, battle it out in laser tag, indulge in gelato, and much more on a family adventure. A number of Kingston museums have programming and activities geared specifically to kids, from tots to teens. Plus, many kid-friendly Kingston events are free, like Movies in the Square in the summer, and outdoor skating in the winter.
Kingston remains on the ancestral homelands of the Huron-Wendat, Anishinaabe, and Haudenosaunee Confederacy. We acknowledge the everlasting presence of these Nations and other First Nations, Metis, 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.
