Kingston

Kingston Essentials

Kingston, Canada's first capital, is defined by its 19th-century limestone architecture and strategic military history. This list features the UNESCO-listed Fort Henry and the Martello towers of the Kingston Fortifications. Explore the neoclassical City Hall and the historic Queen’s University campus. Along the waterfront, discover the 1849 waterworks at the Pump House Museum or depart from Confederation Basin for cruises through the 1000 Islands. The Kingston Public Market, operating since 1801, remains the city's central gathering point.

Fort Henry

Fort Henry National Historic Site is located in Kingston, Ontario, Canada on Point Henry, a strategic, elevated point near the mouth of the…

Kingston City Hall

Kingston City Hall is the seat of local government in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.

Murney Tower

Murney Tower is a Martello tower in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, whose construction dates to January 1846.

Shoal Tower

A mid-19th-century Martello tower located in the Confederation Basin, built in 1847 as part of the city's harbor defense system.

Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises

Sightseeing tours departing from downtown Kingston that explore the St. Lawrence River, the Admiralty Islands, and the city’s historic waterfront.

Royal Military College

The Royal Military College of Canada, abbreviated in English as RMC and in French as CMR, is a military academy and, since 1959, a degree…

Pump House Museum

Located in the city's original 1849 waterworks, this museum features restored Victorian-era steam pumps and exhibits on local industrial history.

Agnes Etherington Art Centre

The Agnes Etherington Art Centre is located in Kingston, Ontario, on the campus of Queen's University.

Queen's University

Queen's or Queens University may refer to:

St. George's Cathedral

St. George's Cathedral in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, is the cathedral church of the Anglican Diocese of Ontario.

Kingston Public Market

Established in 1801, Ontario’s oldest public market operates in Springer Market Square behind City Hall, hosting local farmers and artisans.