Jennifer’s guidebook

Jennifer
Jennifer’s guidebook

Restaurants

Here is a list of our favourite restaurants, all within walking distance from home.
Amazing food & ambiance, in the centre of downtown area!
107 residents recomanen
Wooden Heads Gourmet Pizza
192 Ontario St
107 residents recomanen
Amazing food & ambiance, in the centre of downtown area!
Looking for a finer dining experience? This one is perfect, situated in the Delta Hotel on the waterfront - excellent for brunch, lunch, dinner or even a weekend afternoon tea (reservations recommended).
11 residents recomanen
Aqua Terra
1 Johnson St
11 residents recomanen
Looking for a finer dining experience? This one is perfect, situated in the Delta Hotel on the waterfront - excellent for brunch, lunch, dinner or even a weekend afternoon tea (reservations recommended).
Right across from Market Square, a special occasion spot for dinner.
29 residents recomanen
Casa Domenico
35 Brock St
29 residents recomanen
Right across from Market Square, a special occasion spot for dinner.
Right next door! Fun, casual spot with a pub feel, great drinks & delicious food. Definitely check out their brunch on weekends.
15 residents recomanen
The Rustic Spud Restaurant & Catering
226 Princess St
15 residents recomanen
Right next door! Fun, casual spot with a pub feel, great drinks & delicious food. Definitely check out their brunch on weekends.
Everything Chocolate. Best spot for fondues & fruit!
CACAO 70 Eatery
340 King St E
Everything Chocolate. Best spot for fondues & fruit!
Sit and enjoy a nice meal, or grab & go!
80 residents recomanen
Pan Chancho Bakery & Café
44 Princess Street
80 residents recomanen
Sit and enjoy a nice meal, or grab & go!
Best home made pizza...we go almost every Friday night! Great prices, casual atmosphere, fun staff.
12 residents recomanen
Score Pizza
91 Princess St
12 residents recomanen
Best home made pizza...we go almost every Friday night! Great prices, casual atmosphere, fun staff.
Tuesday Night Jazz 6-9pm. Great local musicians, amazing freshly in-house made pasta dishes.
24 residents recomanen
Olivea
39 Brock St
24 residents recomanen
Tuesday Night Jazz 6-9pm. Great local musicians, amazing freshly in-house made pasta dishes.
There's a burger for everyone here!
37 residents recomanen
Harper's Burger Bar
93 Princess St
37 residents recomanen
There's a burger for everyone here!

Grocery Stores

Great deli, bakery, produce. A quick drive or 8 minute walk. 600 meters from house.
42 residents recomanen
Metro
310 Barrie St
42 residents recomanen
Great deli, bakery, produce. A quick drive or 8 minute walk. 600 meters from house.
No deli. Good prices. Right across the street from LCBO - liquor store. 650 meters from house - 10 min walk through downtown or quick drive.
52 residents recomanen
Food Basics
33 Barrack St
52 residents recomanen
No deli. Good prices. Right across the street from LCBO - liquor store. 650 meters from house - 10 min walk through downtown or quick drive.
350 meters from home. Small gourmet grocery store - you may not find everything on your grocery list, but they do have all the necessities as well as local cheese, meats, locally made soups, bakery items.
The Grocery Basket
172 Ontario St
350 meters from home. Small gourmet grocery store - you may not find everything on your grocery list, but they do have all the necessities as well as local cheese, meats, locally made soups, bakery items.
Very large Keurig coffee selection as well as local coffee, chocolate, jams, meats & cheeses.
General Brock's Commissary
55 Brock St
Very large Keurig coffee selection as well as local coffee, chocolate, jams, meats & cheeses.

Tourist Attractions

Wonderful things to see & do in Kingston!
Former Maximum Security Prison. Opened in 1835, famous for 2 riots in 1954 & 1971. Book your tour: www.kingstonpentour.com to see this historic building. A 5 min drive or 30 min walk along the waterfront.
90 residents recomanen
Presó de Kingston
560 King St W
90 residents recomanen
Former Maximum Security Prison. Opened in 1835, famous for 2 riots in 1954 & 1971. Book your tour: www.kingstonpentour.com to see this historic building. A 5 min drive or 30 min walk along the waterfront.
Experience 19th Century military life at the majestic Fort. Sunset Ceremonies on Wednesday nights 7:30-9pm. www.forthenry.com for tickets & details.
129 residents recomanen
Fort Henry National Historic Site
1 Fort Henry Dr
129 residents recomanen
Experience 19th Century military life at the majestic Fort. Sunset Ceremonies on Wednesday nights 7:30-9pm. www.forthenry.com for tickets & details.
Built in 1840, the Bellevue Home was home to Canada's first Prime Minister, Sir John A. MacDonald from 1848-1849. Located at 35 Centre Street, between King & Union. This is a point of interest on the trolley tour.
17 residents recomanen
Bellevue House National Historic Site of Canada
35 Centre St
17 residents recomanen
Built in 1840, the Bellevue Home was home to Canada's first Prime Minister, Sir John A. MacDonald from 1848-1849. Located at 35 Centre Street, between King & Union. This is a point of interest on the trolley tour.
A beautiful way to see Kingston from the water and explore the surrounding area & thousand islands. Many cruise options including lunch, dinner, live music.
46 residents recomanen
Creuers de Kingston 1000 Islands
248 Ontario St
46 residents recomanen
A beautiful way to see Kingston from the water and explore the surrounding area & thousand islands. Many cruise options including lunch, dinner, live music.

Art Galleries

Super fun little spot in a tucked away alley just off Princess & Wellington. Great art - inside & out!
6 residents recomanen
Martello Alley
203 B Wellington St
6 residents recomanen
Super fun little spot in a tucked away alley just off Princess & Wellington. Great art - inside & out!
On Queen's campus housing many art pieces, including some by famous artists Rembrandt, Picasso & Gustav Klimt.
10 residents recomanen
Agnes Etherington Art Centre
36 University Ave
10 residents recomanen
On Queen's campus housing many art pieces, including some by famous artists Rembrandt, Picasso & Gustav Klimt.
Local art right beside a great coffee shop across from market square.
Studio 22
320 King St E
Local art right beside a great coffee shop across from market square.
Pick up a little souvenir from Kingston!
Kingston Glass Studio & Gallery
3071 Queen St
Pick up a little souvenir from Kingston!

Things to do with Kids!

Take a left out out the front door of the house and you'll walk right into this beautiful park. Large area to play, picnic, baseball diamond, playground & splash pad.
City Park Rink
51 Bagot St
Take a left out out the front door of the house and you'll walk right into this beautiful park. Large area to play, picnic, baseball diamond, playground & splash pad.
Take a right out the front door and you'll walk straight to this community centre, just past Princess street. Open Gym & pool - check site for times & prices. Usually only about $3/pp. www.cityofkingston.ca or call: 613-546-4291 x 1700.
7 residents recomanen
Artillery Park Aquatic Centre
382 Bagot St
7 residents recomanen
Take a right out the front door and you'll walk straight to this community centre, just past Princess street. Open Gym & pool - check site for times & prices. Usually only about $3/pp. www.cityofkingston.ca or call: 613-546-4291 x 1700.
There's usually a show or concert happening here - a quick 10 min walk from home.
27 residents recomanen
Leon's Centre
1 The Tragically Hip Way
27 residents recomanen
There's usually a show or concert happening here - a quick 10 min walk from home.
Lots for kids (and adults too!) to explore. I was surprised how much my kids enjoyed this.
Miller Museum of Geology
36 Union St
Lots for kids (and adults too!) to explore. I was surprised how much my kids enjoyed this.
Summer - markets Tues, Thurs, Sat. Winter - skating. Summer - Thursday night movies in the square.
62 residents recomanen
Springer Market Square
216 Ontario St
62 residents recomanen
Summer - markets Tues, Thurs, Sat. Winter - skating. Summer - Thursday night movies in the square.
A great way to tour Kingston and hear some fun stories. www.hauntedwalk.com/kingston
28 residents recomanen
The Haunted Walk of Kingston
200 Ontario St
28 residents recomanen
A great way to tour Kingston and hear some fun stories. www.hauntedwalk.com/kingston
Our kids toured this with their school trip and loved it - I chaperoned and found it really, really interesting!
Museum of Health Care at Kingston
32 George St
Our kids toured this with their school trip and loved it - I chaperoned and found it really, really interesting!
So much fun!
11 residents recomanen
Boiler Room Climbing Gym
993 Princess Street
11 residents recomanen
So much fun!

Night Life

Live bands, good food.
9 residents recomanen
BLU Martini
178 Ontario St
9 residents recomanen
Live bands, good food.
Popular hang out.
61 residents recomanen
Red House
369 King St E
61 residents recomanen
Popular hang out.
Good restaurant, DJ & dancing later at night.
26 residents recomanen
The Grizzly Grill
395 Princess St
26 residents recomanen
Good restaurant, DJ & dancing later at night.
Make a reservation for dinner, or just go for drinks later.
65 residents recomanen
Tango Nuevo
331 King St E
65 residents recomanen
Make a reservation for dinner, or just go for drinks later.

Churches

Catholic.
St. Mary's Cathedral
279 Johnson St
Catholic.
Anglican.
6 residents recomanen
St. George's Cathedral
270 King St E
6 residents recomanen
Anglican.
United.
Chalmers United Church
212 Barrie St
United.