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Student and Youth Travel

Bring learning beyond the classroom with a visit to Kingston, Ontario.

Curiosity starts here.

As Canada’s first capital, Kingston is where history, science, the arts, culture, and outdoor adventure come together through hands-on experiences that inspire curiosity, creativity, and discovery. 

Explore a 19th-century fortress, step inside Canada’s oldest penitentiary, create art on the waterfront, uncover stories in museums, paddle along the shores of Lake Ontario, or experience live theatre in the heart of downtown. From curriculum-linked educational programs to team-building activities and extracurricular experiences, Kingston offers engaging opportunities for student and youth groups of every age. 

Whether you’re planning a day trip, an overnight stay, or a multi-day adventure, Kingston makes it easy to build an itinerary that is educational, memorable, and uniquely your own.

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Why Kingston for Student and Youth travel

Compact, walkable, and easy to explore, Kingston brings Canada’s stories to life through museums, historic sites, galleries, theatres, waterfront attractions, and outdoor experiences—all within close reach. Student and youth groups can discover Canadian history, science, technology, health care, environmental studies, civics, architecture, the arts, and more through interactive, curriculum-linked programming and unforgettable hands-on experiences. 

Tourism Kingston is here to help every step of the way. From attraction recommendations and itinerary planning to accommodations, group dining, transportation logistics, and extracurricular activities, our team can help create a seamless and memorable Kingston experience for your group.

Itineraries

Build an itinerary that suits your adventure. Whether you’re planning a one-day visit or a multi-day experience, Kingston offers a variety of attractions, dining options, and hands-on activities for student and youth groups. These sample itineraries are designed to inspire your planning and can be customized to fit your group’s interests, learning objectives, and schedule.

Group Dining

From downtown favourites to popular restaurants in the west end and east end, Kingston offers a variety of group-friendly dining options to suit every taste and budget. Whether you’re planning a quick lunch between attractions, a sit-down dinner, or searching for late-night bites after a busy day of exploring, you’ll find welcoming options to keep your group energized throughout the city.

Capacity for group reservations varies among restaurants. Some establishments have private dining rooms for groups.

Places to stay

From convenient accommodations to modern hotels designed for groups, find the perfect place for your student group to stay in Kingston.

Downtown

  • Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront 
  • Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre
  • Holiday Inn Waterfront
  • Kingston Marriott Hotel
  • Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston Water’s Edge

Mid-town

  • Doubletree by Hilton 
  • Home2 Suites
  • Strata Hotel

East end

  • Hampton by Hilton

Central

  • Comfort Suites Central
  • Comfort Inn & Suites Princess Street
  • Courtyard by Marriott 
  • Days Inn by Wyndham Kingston
  • Holiday Inn Express and Suites – Kingston Central
  • Quality Inn & Conference Centre

West end

  • Candlewood Suites Kingston West
  • Holiday Inn Express Kingston West
  • Quality Inn West

Seasonal stays

  • St. Lawrence College
  • Queen’s University

Planning support

Whether you’re organizing a day trip, overnight stay, or multi-day experience, Tourism Kingston is here to help. From itinerary planning and curriculum-linked attractions to accommodations, dining, and transportation logistics, our team can help you create a memorable Kingston experience for your group.

Motorcoach parking 

Seasonal motorcoach parking is available at 294 King Street East, in front of the Kingston Custom House and across from the Kingston Marriott Hotel. 

Motorcoaches may also discharge passengers at available metered spaces or designated Loading and No Parking zones; however, parking and idling are not permitted in these areas. 

A motorcoach pump-out station is available at Rideau Acres Campground, 1014 Cunningham Road, Kingston. 

We’re here to help! Tourism Kingston can assist with confirming current motorcoach parking locations, regulations, and arrival details, as information may change seasonally.

Before you book

To help us recommend the best experiences for your group, consider the following:

  • Preferred travel dates
  • Grade level or age group
  • Group size
  • Curriculum or learning objectives
  • Accessibility requirements
  • Language preferences
  • Dietary or meal requirements
  • Motorcoach and parking needs
  • Overnight accommodation requirements
  • Preferred free-time or evening activities

Connect with Tourism Kingston

Tourism Kingston can help you plan a student or youth group itinerary, including attraction connections, curriculum-linked and educational program options, overnight accommodations, group dining, transportation logistics, and extracurricular activities.