Things to see & do in Kingston
Bellevue House
Once the home of Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada's first prime minister, the house and gardens have since been lovingly restored to the 1840s era.
Visitors can stroll through the lush period gardens, discover Canada's history by chatting with the costumed interpreters, or come for afternoon tea all summer long!
Once the home of Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada's first prime minister, the house and gardens have since been lovingly restored to the 1840s era.
Visitors can stroll through the lush period gardens, discover Canada's history by chatting with the costumed interpreters, or come for afternoon tea all summer long!
Thousand Islands cruises
Did you know there are actually over 1,800 islands that make up the Thousand Islands region?And that the best way to discover the region's stately cliffs and sandy beaches is by cruise? There are many cruises running between May and October. Cruises generally range from one to three hours, and offer frequent departures between 9:30 am and 5:00 pm. Many cruises also include meals or refreshments! You can choose to travel on a modern glass-topped catamaran a triple-decker cruise boat, a paddle-wheel riverboat or even an historic 1929 vintage wooden cruise boat.
Did you know there are actually over 1,800 islands that make up the Thousand Islands region?And that the best way to discover the region's stately cliffs and sandy beaches is by cruise? There are many cruises running between May and October. Cruises generally range from one to three hours, and offer frequent departures between 9:30 am and 5:00 pm. Many cruises also include meals or refreshments! You can choose to travel on a modern glass-topped catamaran a triple-decker cruise boat, a paddle-wheel riverboat or even an historic 1929 vintage wooden cruise boat.
Confederation Tour Trolley
The Confederation Tour Trolley has been a tradition since 1967! Hop aboard and let our guides take you through the historic sites and modern attractions of Canada's second-oldest city.
Highlights of this entertaining 50-minute tour include Royal Military College, Fort Henry, Fort Frontenac, Bellevue House, and Queen's University.
Tours depart every hour on the hour, seven days a week, rain or shine between May and October.
The Confederation Tour Trolley has been a tradition since 1967! Hop aboard and let our guides take you through the historic sites and modern attractions of Canada's second-oldest city.
Highlights of this entertaining 50-minute tour include Royal Military College, Fort Henry, Fort Frontenac, Bellevue House, and Queen's University.
Tours depart every hour on the hour, seven days a week, rain or shine between May and October.
Events
| Start Date | End Date | Name | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-03-01 | 2012-03-04 | Kingston Canadian Film Festival | Kingston |
| 2012-07-12 | 2012-07-15 | Kingston Buskers Rendezvous | Kingston |
Tourist sites
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| Fort Henry | Kingston |
| Bellevue House | Kingston |
| Thousand Islands cruises | Kingston |
| Confederation Tour Trolley | Kingston |
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