Live music
Top patios for live music in Kingston this summer
by Ryleigh Stringer
Arts & culture
Artfest Kingston returns this Canada Day long weekend
by Sofia Tosello
On the water
7 ways to explore the 1000 Islands from Kingston
by Abbey McCauley
Stories
25 things to do in downtown Kingston this summer
by Visit Kingston
Kingston businesses explain why they’re Rainbow Registered
History & museums
Celebrate Canada in Kingston with these unique experiences
Museums
Dinosaurs Among Us
April 15 - December 31, 2025Pumphouse
Fireworks 2025 is at the Great Lakes Museum!
May 31 - July 7, 2025 • 10 amGreat Lakes Museum
Ground UP Dance Festival
June 25 - July 12, 2025 • 7 pmAcross Kingston - see website for more details.
Top attractions
25 things to do
Eat & drink
Welcome/Boozhoo/Tekwanonwera:tons to Kingston/Ka’taroh:kwi/Ken’tarókwen/Cataracoui
Kingston remains on the ancestral homelands of the Huron-Wendat, Anishinaabe, and Haudenosaunee Confederacy. We acknowledge the everlasting presence of these Nations and other First Nations, Métis, and Inuit who share this landscape today. We are grateful to reside in and remain visitors to this territory, while acknowledging our responsibility to honour the land, water and skies with gentle respect and purifying preservation.
Kingston is
Full of art and culture, history and museums. We've got brews and bites, tours and adventures. From shops to events to the waterfront. Kingston is home to it all.
Foodie or cinephile? Outdoor adventurer or history explorer? Rest-and-relaxer or family-fun-maker? Find your passion in the Limestone City.
Eat& drink
Arts& culture
History& museums
Tours& cruises
Wellness& relaxation
Outdoors& adventure
Shopping
Familyfun
From charming historic inns to modern hotels and family-friendly amenities, find your perfect stay in Kingston.
