Open Farm Days is an annual showcase of farms and local producers in the Kingston and Frontenac County region. This year’s events occur from September 1 to October 15, 2023
Celebrate local farming and food at Open Farm Days 2023
Abbey McCauley
This year-round, producer-run Memorial Centre Farmers' Market is home to growers and artists who live in Kingston or within 100 kilometres of Kingston.
Memorial Centre Farmers’ Market vendor roundup (2023)
Abbey McCauley
Meet the Maker: the Cooke family
Meet the Maker: the Cooke family
Abbey McCauley
We sat down with Clive to delve into his journey as a triathlon and cross-country race organizer and his impact on sport events in Kingston.
Athletes of Kingston: Clive Morgan
Abbey McCauley
On the corner of Princess and MacDonnell Street, you will find a small but mighty urban farm. We sat down with Tammara to chat about her experience as a farmer and her work at Collective Joy Farm.
Meet the maker: Tammara Maher of Collective Joy Farm
Abbey McCauley
Inspired by his encounters with visitors from all over the world and his love of Kingston, André hopes to pass on his passion and immense affection for the Limestone City to those who venture to his home.
Creating an authentic Kingston experience
Isabelle Bourgeault-Tassé
Coffee shops in Kingston
Staying caffeinated with Kingston cafés
Visit Kingston
This year’s gift guide features three unique advent calendars, two spectacular getaway packages, Kingston merch (for humans and dogs!), and lots of handmade goodies and original artwork.
12 gifts of Kingston: 2022 edition
Andrea Gunn
Norma Rosier is a weaver, sewer, knitter, and spinner. Originally from Yorkshire, England, Norma became interested in spinning and weaving after seeing a spinning demonstration in Yorkshire and becoming curious about the creative process.
Meet the maker: Norma Rosier, tapestry artist
Abigail Beckett
Sarah Tsiang and her book Grappling Hook
Untangling the “complicated feelings”
Wanda Praamsma
Though Reid began his writing career with back-to-back memoirs, these days he’s better known as the author of three genre-bending novels.
Iain Reid discusses his new novel, We Spread
Anne Thériault
Discover work from Kingston’s established fibre artist Bethany Garner and her advice to young artists. Bethany has been creating art for much of her life and continues to find inspiration wherever she is. She enjoys sharing her craft with others by teaching workshops and taking on students.
Meet the maker: Bethany Garner, fibre artist
Abigail Beckett
This Kingston, Ontario east-end brewery emphasizes unique beers and community partnerships. Meet Fine Balance Brewing Company.
Meet Fine Balance Brewing Co.
Abigail Beckett
Hard Way Cider
Hard Way Cider: Discover the story behind Kingston’s only cider company
Abigail Beckett
Skeleton Park Brewery
Skeleton Park Brewery: This Kingston brewery emphasizes local connections
Andrea Gunn
It’s my belief that the one thing that’s going to improve the lives of queer individuals the most from every aspect of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community is education, not just education to youth who might be queer, but also education to people outside the community who don’t understand
Catching up with Rowena Whey
Emily Coppella
Kingston indie music favourites showcase their new album at Spring Reverb.
The return of Forty Seven Teeth
Andrea Gunn
Sun Harvest is a family-owned, full-service garden centre and market, located in Glenburnie, just a five-minute drive from Kingston, that celebrates every customer's growing journey.
Meet the makers: Greg and Allison Shannon of Sun Harvest Greenhouses
Emily Coppella
Emily Fennell, known as Miss Emily on stage, has now garnered national recognition by being nominated for blues album of the year at the 2022 Juno Awards—
Miss Emily’s journey to the Junos
Emily Coppella
Looking for some ways to make your shopping sprees more eco-friendly? Read on for a list of awesome Kingston businesses dedicated to environmental sustainability.
Go green: Sustainable shopping in Kingston
Emily Coppella
In the 1930s, the Kenny family tapped the maple trees on their dairy farm on Brewers Mills Road in Kingston. The farm has remained in the Kenny family ever since.
Meet the makers: Kenny Maple Syrup
Andrea Gunn
Wendy and David Dossett of Martello Alley
At the end of the labyrinth: Martello Alley
Isabelle Bourgeault-Tassé
By healing damaged books and creating one-of-a-kind pieces, Ksenia has created a unique chapter in Kingston’s own story.
Meet the maker: Ksenia Kopynstynska of Ars Libri
Emily Coppella
At SENS Café, coffee is elixir. Poetry. Alchemy. It nourishes l’art de flâner, the art of lingering, of taking a moment to live well.
The ‘art de flâner’: SENS Café
Isabelle Bourgeault-Tassé
You might not have known the artist, but you’ve probably admired some of EronOne’s art if you’ve explored Kingston. He often makes buildings his canvas – transforming them into vivid, energetic pieces of art
Meet the Maker: EronOne
Emily Coppella
Kingston makers and merchants have some truly wonderful gift ideas this year. Give a unique #ygk gift to someone special (or treat yourself). Here are twelve of our favourites.
12 gifts of Kingston
Andrea Gunn
North Roast Coffee Roaster turns your morning mug into a daily ritual; knowing where and how your coffee was made makes the first sip even sweeter.
North Roast Coffee Roasters: the craft of coffee 
Emily Coppella
You might be familiar with a few – or all – of Kingston’s breweries (we have eight plus a cidery). But how exactly did Kingston become such a vibrant beer city?
Part of the local community: Kingston’s breweries, past and present
Emily Coppella
The Juniper Café offers more than a dreamy view of Lake Ontario. Juniper Café is rooted in and branching out to the Kingston community.
Juniper Café: Growing Community
Emily Coppella
Chris James boutique is tailored to you, offering pieces that are classic yet contemporary.
More Than a Transaction: Shopping Tailored to You at Chris James
Emily Coppella
Daughters General Store is nestled right in the neighborhood at 63 John Street, but a simple look at its Instagram feed and you’ll understand just how vibrant the store is. The owners, Norah and Erik Petersen, are dedicated to selling food products from local, regional, and international vendors.
Nourishing Community Connection: Daughters General Store
Emily Coppella
It’s really fitting that Kingston band The Glorious Sons are nominated for Group of the Year at the 2021 JUNO Awards. The band has been actively connecting with their fans over the past year, getting them through a year without live concerts by releasing recordings of their last live shows.
Staying connected: The Glorious Sons
Andrea Gunn
Sarah Harmer’s album “Are You Gone” is one of five nominees for the 2021 JUNO Award for Alternative Adult Album of the Year. We interviewed her for an inside look at the meaning behind her lyrics and her connection to Kingston.
Sarah Harmer: Looking back and stepping up
Andrea Gunn
Their first JUNO award – in 1990 – was for “most promising group of the year.” And The Tragically Hip certainly lived up to their promise. They went on to win 14 more JUNOs and were inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
The Tragically Hip receive 2021 JUNO Humanitarian Award
Andrea Gunn
Years ago, Jackie Marshall started making soap in her kitchen as a hobby.  Now her business, 1000 Islands Soap Company, offers dozens of types and scents of soap, bath and shower products, and more. 
Meet the Maker: Jackie Marshall, 1000 Islands Soap Company
Andrea Gunn
Kaoru at Cha Cha Tea loves tea – so much so that she became a certified tea sommelier. She has studied the various types of camellia senensis, the plant from which all teas – white, green, and black – come, and the regions where it is grown.
Meet the Maker: Cha Cha Tea
Andrea Gunn
Begin Again Group is a social enterprise that creates unique, stylish bags out of recycled rubber. But it’s more than that. It is also a small community of women, most of whom are new Canadians. Through the group, they have learned design, construction, marketing, and business skills, all while building their new lives in Kingston.
Meet the Maker: Begin Again Group
Andrea Gunn
Pure Colour Baby
Pure Colour Baby: room to grow, built to last
Andrea Gunn
How four Kingston breweries are handling the pandemic
How four Kingston breweries are handling the pandemic
Jordan Whitehouse
How three Kingston restaurants are weathering COVID-19
How three Kingston restaurants are weathering COVID-19
Jordan Whitehouse
Kingston Glass Studio Donates Hearts for Healthcare
Kingston Glass Studio Donates Hearts for Healthcare
Tianna Edwards
Four ways to get creative online in Kingston
Four ways to get creative online in Kingston
Jordan Whitehouse
Studio 22 art gallery storefront
Studio22: Art Gallery for All
Tianna Edwards
Miss Bāo Restaurant + Cocktail Bar: Kingston’s First Zero Waste Restaurant!
Miss Bāo Restaurant + Cocktail Bar: Kingston’s First Zero Waste Restaurant!
Lindy Mechefske
Meet the Maker: Vicki Westgate of Metalworks Kingston
Meet the Maker: Vicki Westgate of Metalworks Kingston
Jordan Whitehouse
Meet the Makers: Jeff and Pam of Pam’s Flower Garden
Meet the Makers: Jeff and Pam of Pam’s Flower Garden
Lexy Correa
Meet the Makers: Cindy, Chris and Brian of General Brock’s Commissary
Meet the Makers: Cindy, Chris and Brian of General Brock’s Commissary
Lexy Correa
Meet the Maker: Chef Michael Smith
Meet the Maker: Chef Michael Smith
Tianna Edwards
Meet the Maker: Paul Fortier of Jessup Food & Heritage
Meet the Maker: Paul Fortier of Jessup Food & Heritage
Hannah Bock
Kingston Pride: A Growing Celebration of Inclusion
Kingston Pride: A Growing Celebration of Inclusion
Visit Kingston
From classic downtown hangouts to contemporary west-end gems, read on to find out the tasty sips Kingston has to offer.
A guide to Kingston’s breweries
Visit Kingston
Meet the Makers: Alexi and Mariel of Kingston Glass Studio and Gallery
Meet the Makers: Alexi and Mariel of Kingston Glass Studio and Gallery
Tianna Edwards
Meet the Maker: Happy Thoughts
Meet the Maker: Happy Thoughts
Tianna Edwards
Together at Home: The Makers of Kingston, Week 3
Together at Home: The Makers of Kingston, Week 3
Visit Kingston
Together at Home: The Makers of Kingston, Week 2
Together at Home: The Makers of Kingston, Week 2
Visit Kingston
Kasador ban
Together at Home: The Makers of Kingston, Week 1
Visit Kingston
Open Studios Kingston
Meet the Maker: Open Studios’ Vanessa and Mandi
Tianna Edwards
Heather Ford: Maker of Kingston Experiences
Heather Ford: Maker of Kingston Experiences
Lindy Mechefske
Meet the Maker: Kim Pollard
Meet the Maker: Kim Pollard
Lindy Mechefske
9 Winter Maker Experiences in Kingston
9 Winter Maker Experiences in Kingston
Lexy Correa
Kingston Multicultural Arts Festival
Meet the Maker: Constantin Mugenga of the Kingston Multicultural Arts Festival
Sara Smith
Meet the Maker: Greg Tilson of Skeleton Park Arts Festival
Meet the Maker: Greg Tilson of Skeleton Park Arts Festival
Sara Smith
Riverhead Brewing Company decor
Meet the Maker: Aaron Martin of Riverhead Brewing Company
Sara Smith
When it comes to holiday shopping, Kingston’s thriving community of creatives and makers have got you covered. There’s something for every hard-to-buy-for person when you take a trip to the Limestone City.
Your Kingston Maker Holiday Gift Guide
Sara Smith
Meet a Local Creator: Jenny Perkin of Sandpiper Handcraft
Meet the Maker: Jenny Perkin of Sandpiper Handcraft
Sara Smith
Meet the Maker: Audrey Brown of CocoaBistro
Meet the Maker: Audrey Brown of CocoaBistro
Sara Smith
Meet the Maker: Whitney Haynes Jewelry
Meet the Maker: Whitney Haynes Jewelry
Sara Smith
Brent McAllister: Living the Happily Ever After
Brent McAllister: Living the Happily Ever After
Lindy Mechefske
Get to Know a Local Creator: Nick Allinson
Meet the Maker: Nick Allinson
Sara Smith
Chef Daniel Cholewa and Chef Andrew Smyth: It Takes Two to Tango Nuevo
Chefs Daniel Cholewa and Andrew Smyth: It Takes Two to Tango Nuevo
Lindy Mechefske
Juniper Cafe: A Food Love Story
Juniper Cafe: A Food Love Story
Lindy Mechefske
Meet the Maker: John Clark of the Kingston Sail Loft
Meet the Maker: John Clark of the Kingston Sail Loft
Sara Smith
Chef Ian Arthur: Life at The Pig
Chef Ian Arthur: Life at The Pig
Lindy Mechefske
Up Close and Personal with Chef Clark Day: Bayview Farm Restaurant
Up Close and Personal with Chef Clark Day: Bayview Farm Restaurant
Lindy Mechefske
Meet the Makers: Graphic Designers Vincent Perez and Benjamin Nelson
Meet the Makers: Graphic Designers Vincent Perez and Benjamin Nelson
Tianna Edwards
All Hopped Up: The Rise of Microbreweries
All Hopped Up: The Rise of Microbreweries
Lindy Mechefske

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