Guidebook for Kingston
Food Scene
The Elm Cafe
303 Montreal StPilot Coffee, yummy baked goods, simple and healthy meals.
Bakery with a small restaurant attached. Enjoy a gourmet breakfast or lunch ($$$), then purchase some yummy baked goods to enjoy at the park on your walk back.
80 residents recomanen
Pan Chancho Bakery & Café
44 Princess StreetBakery with a small restaurant attached. Enjoy a gourmet breakfast or lunch ($$$), then purchase some yummy baked goods to enjoy at the park on your walk back.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful walking trails, waterfront views, picnics with friends, community events, great Pokemon Go stop!
Doug Fluhrer Park
Wellington StreetBeautiful walking trails, waterfront views, picnics with friends, community events, great Pokemon Go stop!
Have fun at the FREE, family friendly Skeleton Park Arts Festival that runs every June. This park, also nicknamed Skeleton Park by the locals, is a former (current as once a cemetery, always a cemetary?) cemetery turned City Park. There is a childrens wading pool, playground, basketball court and walking paths. Stop here to refill your Pokeball bag!
8 residents recomanen
McBurney Park aka Skeleton Park
30 Alma StHave fun at the FREE, family friendly Skeleton Park Arts Festival that runs every June. This park, also nicknamed Skeleton Park by the locals, is a former (current as once a cemetery, always a cemetary?) cemetery turned City Park. There is a childrens wading pool, playground, basketball court and walking paths. Stop here to refill your Pokeball bag!
Immerse yourself in 1860s British military life at Fort Henry. Watch a drill or take a tour, aim a rifle or field canon, and fire! Then, relax with a meal and a cocktail at the Battery Bistro. Wednesdays in July-August: You can visit the Fort during the day, then return in the evening for a Sunset Ceremony.
forthenry.com
1 Fort Henry Dr, Trolley Stop #2
Spring/Summer Hours: 9:30am - 5:00pm
Day Program Admission: $20.00 Included in K-Pass!
Sunset Ceremony: $20.00 Included in K-Pass!
kpass.ca
129 residents recomanen
Fort Henry National Historic Site
1 Fort Henry DrImmerse yourself in 1860s British military life at Fort Henry. Watch a drill or take a tour, aim a rifle or field canon, and fire! Then, relax with a meal and a cocktail at the Battery Bistro. Wednesdays in July-August: You can visit the Fort during the day, then return in the evening for a Sunset Ceremony.
forthenry.com
1 Fort Henry Dr, Trolley Stop #2
Spring/Summer Hours: 9:30am - 5:00pm
Day Program Admission: $20.00 Included in K-Pass!
Sunset Ceremony: $20.00 Included in K-Pass!
kpass.ca
Murney Tower
Built in 1846 as part of the defensive Martello tower fortifications of Kingston, explore a collection of military and domestic artifacts of 19th-century Kingston.
kingstontrolley.ca/go/MurneyTower
(10 minute walk East) King St. West, Trolley Stop #4
Daily 10am-5pm from mid-May to Labour Day
Admission: $8.50 Included in K-Pass!
6 residents recomanen
Murney Tower National Historic Site
2 King St WMurney Tower
Built in 1846 as part of the defensive Martello tower fortifications of Kingston, explore a collection of military and domestic artifacts of 19th-century Kingston.
kingstontrolley.ca/go/MurneyTower
(10 minute walk East) King St. West, Trolley Stop #4
Daily 10am-5pm from mid-May to Labour Day
Admission: $8.50 Included in K-Pass!
Entertainment & Activities
City of Kingston's Live Theatre. Enjoy entertaining shows, live music and fun events.
25 residents recomanen
The Grand Theatre
218 Princess StCity of Kingston's Live Theatre. Enjoy entertaining shows, live music and fun events.
Essentials
Food Basics
33 Barrack StWalking distance, great stop for inexpensive groceries.
Need milk? Craving chocolate? Store Famous, the local neighbourhood convenience store is only a few minutes walk away. Friendly owners.
The Store Famous
406 Barrie StNeed milk? Craving chocolate? Store Famous, the local neighbourhood convenience store is only a few minutes walk away. Friendly owners.
Morning Mart
235 Montreal StConvenient stop for milk, eggs, chips, and other simple essentials.
Getting Around
This is the bus stop to catch the #1 bus to downtown. It often runs every 30 minutes. Check google maps to plan your trip! As of April, 2018 the cash fair is $3 for adults.
John Street (west side of Montreal) station
This is the bus stop to catch the #1 bus to downtown. It often runs every 30 minutes. Check google maps to plan your trip! As of April, 2018 the cash fair is $3 for adults.
Everything Else
Need a quick haircut for that hot last minute date? Kids need a haircut before meeting Gramma? La Bella Vita is a locally owned hair salon that caters to families.
LA BELLA VITA FAMILY HAIR CARE
Need a quick haircut for that hot last minute date? Kids need a haircut before meeting Gramma? La Bella Vita is a locally owned hair salon that caters to families.
Sightseeing
Creuers de Kingston 1000 Islands
248 Ontario St http://www.1000islandscruises.ca/
Experience a unique view of Kingston's historic harbour on a winter crossing to Wolfe Island.
33 residents recomanen
Ferry to Wolfe Island station
Barrack StreetExperience a unique view of Kingston's historic harbour on a winter crossing to Wolfe Island.
Kingston Walks
Explore Historic Kingston's 19th century golden age with our expert guides, learning how Kingstonians lived, worked, worshipped and shopped.
kingstonwalks.ca
248 Ontario St, Trolley Stop #1
Admission: Included in K-Pass!
Kingston Walks
248 Ontario StKingston Walks
Explore Historic Kingston's 19th century golden age with our expert guides, learning how Kingstonians lived, worked, worshipped and shopped.
kingstonwalks.ca
248 Ontario St, Trolley Stop #1
Admission: Included in K-Pass!