Top Attractions, Activities, and Places to Visit

Kingston: Curated. Whether you’re in the city for a day trip or you have time to spare, make sure you experience the very best of Kingston. Explore our list of top Kingston attractions that we’re known for.

Home to Ontario’s oldest public market and Canada’s hippest live music scene, Kingston is a walkable city, where hidden alleyways contain antique markets and restaurant patios. There is so much to do and many places to visit in Kingston. From walks and tours to boating and diving to hiking and sightseeing. Kingston has something for everyone. With dozens of museums and historic sites, and dozens more unique shopping and dining experiences, Kingston offers you something old and something new around every corner.

Fort Henry

Visit Fort Henry to experience 19th-century military and civilian life, musical performances, military demonstrations, and its museum. Fort Henry is one of Ontario’s only UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Open for the 2024 season

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Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises

Discover history and heritage along Kingston’s spectacular waterfront on a 1-hour Discovery Cruise. Or, take in the Sunset aboard the Island Queen on a 1.5h Sunset Cruise.

Open for the 2024 season

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Kingston Trolley Tours

Running daily in October and Saturdays and Sundays in November, explore Kingston from the comfort of an open-air red trolley. Explore Canada’s first capital on a 1 hour trolley tour with an experienced tour guide. See all of Kingston’s historic old town and shopping district with an informative engaging overview of the city’s 300 years of history.

Open for the 2024 season

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S.S. Keewatin

Spanning 350 feet across the water, one of the last remaining Edwardian-era passenger liners in the world is now permanently located at the dry dock next to the Great Lakes Museum in Kingston. The museum is offering tours of the S.S. Keewatin’s decks, cabins, first-class, and luxury accommodations, and the ship’s engine room.

Open for the 2024 season

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Bellevue House National Historic Site

At the newly re-opened Bellevue House National Historic Site, experience history, engage with many voices, reflect on the challenging legacy of Sir John A. Macdonald, and join the conversation about Canada’s first prime minister. Take in one of the self guided opportunities or join a guided tour.

Open for the 2024 season

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Kingston Penitentiary Tours

Go behind the walls of Canada’s oldest and most infamous maximum security prison. Today it stands as a National Historic Site building offering daily, seasonal tours.

Open for the 2024 season

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