Kingston is back in full swing, and this spring and summer, the city’s top attractions are opening their doors for an unforgettable visitor experience. From historic sites and immersive museums to scenic waterfront cruises, treetop adventures, and guided food tours, there’s plenty to change your day trip to an overnight stay!
Make the most of your visit by booking one of our overnight Kingston packages.
Taste and tour your way through the city
Begin your visit with Kingston Food Tours, an authentic way to experience Kingston through its flavours. Guided walks include stops at downtown restaurants, artisan food shops and hidden favourites, with tastings and behind the scenes stories from local chefs.
To explore even more of the city, Kingston Trolley Tours offers narrated trips through Kingston’s historic core and waterfront. The hop-on hop off-route gives visitors flexibility to plan their journey.
Discover Kingston’s untold stories and Canadian history
For those drawn to local legends and remarkable history, Haunted Walks uncovers the secrets of haunted hotels, hidden burial grounds, grave robbings, hangings at the old courthouse, and Kingston’s famous haunted courtyard. A new “Hidden Kingston” walking tour reveals charming curiosities and little-known stories from Kingston’s history, blending heritage and lighthearted fun.
At the Military Communications and Electronics Museum, visitors can learn about Canada’s military communication innovations from the First World War to modern peacekeeping. The Canadian Museum of Health Care showcases fascinating artifacts, equipment, and interactive exhibits. Ideal for curious minds interested in medicine, science and history.
Spring into summer on the water
As the weather warms, Kingston’s outdoor and waterfront experiences return for the season. North of the city, Treetop Trekking invites adventurers to move through the forest on zip lines, rope courses and elevated challenges. On the water, Neptune and Salacia Diving offers scuba courses, guided dives and snorkelling trips that explore Kingston’s shipwreck rich waterways. Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises showcases stunning views of the world-famous 1000 Islands from the water with sightseeing, dining, and themed cruises. Ahoy Rentals helps visitors experience the waterfront by kayak, canoe, stand up paddleboard, sailing or bike. For an ideal day trip, Loughborough Lake Boat Tours guided pontoon tours highlight the natural beauty and wildlife of Loughborough Lake.
More ways to discover history
Inside the restored nineteenth century waterworks building, the PumpHouse Museum opens the new BEES! exhibit, an interactive, family-friendly exploration of pollinators and local science. Bellevue House National Historic Site welcomes guests back to its interactive exhibits and heritage gardens at Sir John A. Macdonald’s Italianate villa.
At Canada’s Penitentiary Museum, learn about Canada’s correctional system with artifacts, exhibits, and real stories from former inmates and staff. Kingston Pen Tours guides visitors inside the former Kingston Penitentiary featuring fascinating stories of life inside one of Canada’s most notorious maximum-security prisons.
At the waterfront, the Great Lakes Museum highlights regional maritime history through interactive exhibits and a historic shipbuilding yard. The iconic ship S. S. Keewatin invites guests aboard one of the last remaining Edwardian passenger steamships. Murney Tower National Historic Site offers exhibits on Kingston’s military past and waterfront views from one of the city’s oldest defensive structures.
In the heart of the city, City Hall Tours lead visitors through nineteenth century architecture, former jail cells and civic chambers.
Over the causeway, Fort Henry National Historic Site offers demonstrations and lakeside views that bring nineteenth century military life to the forefront.
With so many Kingston attractions opening this spring and summer, the city is the perfect destination for a multi-day getaway. Combine historic sites, waterfront activities, culinary tours and outdoor adventures with our overnight packages to maximize your experience. Whether it’s a long weekend or a weeklong trip, Kingston’s attractions promise memorable experiences for families, couples and solo travellers alike.
