Attractions

Murney Tower National Historic Site

Built in 1846 at the time of the Oregon Crisis, Murney Tower was an addition to the defensive fortifications of Kingston. It is one of the finest Martello Towers in North America and served as military housing for more than 40 years after its completion.

Cathcart Martello Tower

Located on the western tip of Cedar Island, which forms part of St. Lawrence Islands National Park of Canada, this fortification consists of a Martello tower, surrounded by a shallow ditch and, in turn, encompassed by a glacis extending to the shoreline on three sides.

Shoal Tower

Built on a shoal in the harbour 100 metres from the shore, this structure consists of the tower plus the bed of the Kingston harbour extending six metres from the base of the tower, where submerged rubble and cribbing associated with the tower’s construction in 1846-1847 are located.

Fort Fredrick

Fort Frederick is the most elaborate of the Martello towers. It is located on Point Frederick, the site of the Royal Military College of Canada.

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