Bernardete & Andrew’s Guidebook
Things To Do
Kingston Pen Tours offers a unique opportunity to explore Canada's oldest maximum-security prison! Closed in 2013 and designated as a National Historic Site, it is an amazing historical building, predating Canada's confederation in 1867. Tours include the Standard, Extended, Architectural and Film Tours. A MUST visit. About $40 a person and 1.5 to 2.5 hours.
90 locals recommend
Kingston Penitentiary
560 King St WKingston Pen Tours offers a unique opportunity to explore Canada's oldest maximum-security prison! Closed in 2013 and designated as a National Historic Site, it is an amazing historical building, predating Canada's confederation in 1867. Tours include the Standard, Extended, Architectural and Film Tours. A MUST visit. About $40 a person and 1.5 to 2.5 hours.
Discover Kingston’s spooky side—and tread carefully, in case you run into any wayward spirits—on this ghost stories walking tour. Pick from multiple evening start times, and meet your costumed guide in central Kingston. You’ll pass by some of the city’s key historical landmarks, including Kingston City Hall and the Kingston Public Market, and can soak up the after-dark perspective. As you go, hear spooky stories about Kingston’s macabre and supernatural past. About $30 per person and 1.5 hours.
28 locals recommend
The Haunted Walk of Kingston
200 Ontario StDiscover Kingston’s spooky side—and tread carefully, in case you run into any wayward spirits—on this ghost stories walking tour. Pick from multiple evening start times, and meet your costumed guide in central Kingston. You’ll pass by some of the city’s key historical landmarks, including Kingston City Hall and the Kingston Public Market, and can soak up the after-dark perspective. As you go, hear spooky stories about Kingston’s macabre and supernatural past. About $30 per person and 1.5 hours.
Confederation Basin Marina
6 Clarence StSteam Engine, Visitor Centre, Waterfront
Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises
248 Ontario StLocal vendors and various seasonal activities include skating in the winter and free movies in the square in the summer on Thursdays.
62 locals recommend
Springer Market Square
216 Ontario StLocal vendors and various seasonal activities include skating in the winter and free movies in the square in the summer on Thursdays.
Fort Henry National Historic Site
1 Fort Henry Dr
Kingston Axe Throwing
785 Sir John A. Macdonald Boulevard Unit 7J
Boiler Room Climbing Gym
993 Princess StreetThe memorial centre has an outdoor pool, free splash pad and a Sunday farmers markets.
21 locals recommend
Memorial Centre Farmers' Market
303 York StThe memorial centre has an outdoor pool, free splash pad and a Sunday farmers markets.
Frontenac Provincial Park
6700 Salmon Lake Rd
Sandbanks Provincial Park
3004 County Road 12Food Scene - Downtown
Wood-fired pizza & classic Italian eats with patio. $$
192 Ontario St. (613) 549-1812.
107 locals recommend
Wooden Heads Gourmet Pizza
192 Ontario StWood-fired pizza & classic Italian eats with patio. $$
192 Ontario St. (613) 549-1812.
Patio offering a range of elevated burgers & sides with patio. $$ 93 Princess St. (613) 507-3663
37 locals recommend
Harper's Burger Bar
93 Princess StPatio offering a range of elevated burgers & sides with patio. $$ 93 Princess St. (613) 507-3663
Mexican-inspired seafood & BBQ fare with patio. $$.
195 Ontario St, (613) 507-3474.
25 locals recommend
Dianne's Fish Shack & Smokehouse
195 Ontario StMexican-inspired seafood & BBQ fare with patio. $$.
195 Ontario St, (613) 507-3474.
Serves sushi, Japanese kitchen entrees & sake in a casual space. $$ 66 Princess St. (613) 542-8040
22 locals recommend
Sima Sushi
66 Princess StServes sushi, Japanese kitchen entrees & sake in a casual space. $$ 66 Princess St. (613) 542-8040
Their menu changes with each season and at least half of it is always vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free dishes. Miss Bao is dedicated to reducing their ecological footprint with locally sourced and sustainable produce, meat, and seafood, and aims to eliminate all food waste to achieve a zero-waste kitchen. $$ 286 Princess Street. (613) 545-0123
Miss Bāo Restaurant + Cocktail Bar
286 Princess StreetTheir menu changes with each season and at least half of it is always vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free dishes. Miss Bao is dedicated to reducing their ecological footprint with locally sourced and sustainable produce, meat, and seafood, and aims to eliminate all food waste to achieve a zero-waste kitchen. $$ 286 Princess Street. (613) 545-0123
Quaint patio serving German & Austrian dishes, plus beers on tap. $$
170 Princess St. (613) 546-7468.
10 locals recommend
Amadeus Cafe
170 Princess StQuaint patio serving German & Austrian dishes, plus beers on tap. $$
170 Princess St. (613) 546-7468.
Food Scene - Close by
Decorated to resemble a traditional Swiss chalet with a cozy atmosphere with wood fireplaces. $$ 1217 Princess Street. (613) 549-2211
Tom's Place
1217 Princess StDecorated to resemble a traditional Swiss chalet with a cozy atmosphere with wood fireplaces. $$ 1217 Princess Street. (613) 549-2211
BURNING GRILL KOREAN CUISINE
1399 Princess StreetTraditional Korean restaurant. $$. 1399 Princess Street. (613) 544-2666
Eunice Sushi
682 King Street WestJapanese and Korean cuisine. $$ 682 King St W #1, (613) 776-9999
Food Scene - West End
Tavern with local craft beers & locally sourced sandwiches and entrees on patio. $$.
369 King St E. (613) 767-2558
Red House West
629 Fortune CrescentTavern with local craft beers & locally sourced sandwiches and entrees on patio. $$.
369 King St E. (613) 767-2558
Contemporary spins on Canadian fare using local, seasonal ingredients in a sophisticated space. Check out their seasonal chip truck! $$. 730 Front Rd. (613) 766-9000
9 locals recommend
Days on Front
730 Front RdContemporary spins on Canadian fare using local, seasonal ingredients in a sophisticated space. Check out their seasonal chip truck! $$. 730 Front Rd. (613) 766-9000
New Restaurants in Kingston
Baja offers a contemporary dining experience with authentic tostadas and fish tacos. $$ 253 Ontario St Suite A (entrance is back a bit from the road). 613-766-1694
Baja Craft Kitchen
253 Ontario StreetBaja offers a contemporary dining experience with authentic tostadas and fish tacos. $$ 253 Ontario St Suite A (entrance is back a bit from the road). 613-766-1694
Traveler advice
Customs and culture
Social & Cultural History of Kingston * A MUST read!*
Kingston’s nickname, “the Limestone City,” is a reference to its limestone buildings and the bedrock upon which the city is built. But the limestone buildings haven’t been there forever, and any one building or place in the city has, over the years, been home to people from many different places and walks of life. The Stones website offers several different lenses through which the history (or histories) of Kingston can be seen. There are maps and locations within Kingston that connect to its various histories (Indigenous, Black, Chinese, LGBTQ amoung others).
http://www.stoneskingston.ca/
Don't miss
Downtown Kingston Event Calendar & Tourism Website
https://downtownkingston.ca/blogs/things-to-do/monthly-events-calendar
https://www.visitkingston.ca/