# FIFA World Cup 2026 — Visit Kingston, Ontario **URL:** https://www.visitkingston.ca/worldcup26 **Language versions:** [English](https://www.visitkingston.ca/worldcup26) | [Français](https://www.visitekingston.ca/fifa-world-cup-26/) | [中文](https://www.visitkingstoncn.ca/) **Last updated:** April 20, 2026 --- ## Overview Kingston, Ontario is an ideal home base for FIFA World Cup 2026 visitors. Located just under three hours from Toronto via Highway 401 — and easily reachable by train or bus — Kingston offers a walkable waterfront city filled with family-friendly experiences, great restaurants, patios, live music, and craft breweries. The tournament runs **June 11 to July 19, 2026**. Stay in Kingston and travel into Toronto for matches, then return to enjoy everything the city has to offer. > *Toronto for the match. Kingston for the experience.* Kingston is centrally located between Toronto, Ottawa, and Prince Edward County, making it easy to explore more of the region. --- ## Fan Zone Event: Canada Celebrates Tour **Location:** Springer Market Square, downtown Kingston **Date:** Saturday, June 27, 2026 (all day) Springer Market Square will host a free, family-friendly FIFA World Cup™ Fan Zone as part of the **Canada Celebrates FIFA World Cup™ Tour** — a first-of-its-kind nationwide program with 38 stops in 34 communities across Canada. Kingston is one of the selected host communities. **What's happening at the Fan Zone:** - Live FIFA World Cup™ match screening - Pop-up football pitch with interactive games - Cultural programming and live entertainment - Food and beverage experiences --- ## Things to Do ### Kingston Attractions - **[K-Pass](https://kpass.ca/)** — An all-access city pass for visitors. Choose a 24-, 48-, or 72-hour pass for access to a 1000 Islands Cruise, Kingston Trolley Tours, museum admissions, and exclusive dining deals. - **[1000 Islands Cruises](https://www.1000islandscruises.ca/)** — Scenic waterfront cruising through the famous 1000 Islands. - **[Kingston Trolley Tours](https://www.kingstontrolley.ca/)** — Guided tours of the city. - **Haunted Walk of Kingston** — Ghost stories and chilling legends of the city's historic streets, available after dark. - **[Kingston Penitentiary Tour](https://www.kingstonpentour.com/)** — A fascinating look at life inside one of Canada's most infamous historic sites. - **[Fort Henry National Historic Site](https://www.forthenry.com/)** — A UNESCO World Heritage Site and iconic Kingston landmark. - **[S.S. Keewatin / Great Lakes Museum](https://greatlakesmuseum.ca/)** — The historic steamship and Great Lakes museum. - **The Hip Sign on Tragically Hip Way** — A popular photo opportunity celebrating the legendary Kingston band. - **Kingston Sign** — Located beside the [Visitor Information Centre](https://www.visitkingston.ca/) at the waterfront. **Top Attraction Listings (carousel on site):** - [Ahoy Rentals](https://www.visitkingston.ca/listings/ahoy-rentals/attractions/) - [Bellevue House National Historic Site](https://www.visitkingston.ca/listings/bellevue-house-national-historic-site/attractions/) - *(Additional listings available at [visitkingston.ca](https://www.visitkingston.ca/))* --- ## Where to Stay ### Hotels & Motels - [All Suites Whitney Manor](https://www.visitkingston.ca/listings/all-suites-whitney-manor/) *(Historic inn)* - [Best Western Fireside Inn](https://www.visitkingston.ca/listings/best-western-fireside-inn/) - [Candlewood Suites Kingston West](https://www.visitkingston.ca/listings/candlewood-suites-kingston-west/) - [Comfort Inn & Suites](https://www.visitkingston.ca/listings/comfort-inn-suites/) *(GreenKey certified)* - [Comfort Inn Highway 401](https://www.visitkingston.ca/listings/comfort-inn-401/) *(GreenKey certified)* - [Comfort Suites Kingston Central](https://www.visitkingston.ca/listings/comfort-suites-kingston-central/) [Discover more places to stay in Kingston →](https://www.visitkingston.ca/places-to-stay/) ### Short-Term Rentals - [1844 Canada meets IKEA](https://www.visitkingston.ca/listings/1844-canada-meets-ikea/) - [2 Bedrooms with Spacious Living Room and Private Bath](https://www.visitkingston.ca/listings/2-bedrooms-with-spacious-living-room-and-private-bath/) - [3 Beds / 1.5 Baths House](https://www.visitkingston.ca/listings/3-beds-1-5-baths-house/) --- ## Packages Enhance your stay with these packages. More World Cup-themed packages are coming soon. | Package | Category | Description | Link | |---|---|---|---| | Comfort Suites Kingston Central + Movie Night Package | Family fun | Stay and receive a $25 gift card to Landmark Cinemas | [Details](https://www.visitkingston.ca/packages/comfort-suites-kingston-central-movie-night-package/) | | Holiday Inn Waterfront + Kingston Weekender | Outdoors & adventure | Two-night downtown stay + access to regional golf courses | [Details](https://www.visitkingston.ca/packages/the-kingston-weekender/) | | Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston Water's Edge + Summer of Soccer | Eat & drink | Downtown home base for World Cup 26 action | [Details](https://www.visitkingston.ca/packages/residence-inn-by-marriott-kingston-waters-edge-summer-of-soccer/) | | Quality Inn Kingston Central + Movie Night Package | Family fun | Stay and receive a $25 gift card to Landmark Cinemas | [Details](https://www.visitkingston.ca/packages/quality-inn-kingston-central-movie-night-package/) | | Comfort Suites Kingston Central + Dine & Stay Package | Eat & drink | Stay + $50 dining card to Denny's | [Details](https://www.visitkingston.ca/packages/comfort-suites-kingston-central-dine-stay-package/) | | Quality Inn Kingston Central + Dine & Stay Package | Eat & drink | Stay + $50 dining card to Denny's | [Details](https://www.visitkingston.ca/packages/quality-inn-conference-centre-kingston-central-dine-stay-package/) | | Kingston Marriott + Frontenac Golf Weekender | Outdoors & adventure | Regional golf by day, downtown overnight stay | [Details](https://www.visitkingston.ca/packages/frontenac-golf-weekender/) | | Quality Inn and Suites Kingston Central + Eastern Ontario Weekday Golf Road Trip | Outdoors & adventure | Four-day golf escape through Southeastern Ontario with stays in Kingston and Belleville | [Details](https://www.visitkingston.ca/packages/eastern-ontario-weekday-golf-road-trip/) | --- ## How to Get Here Kingston, Ontario is just under three hours from Toronto via Highway 401. ### Take a Train [VIA Rail](https://www.viarail.ca/en) offers regular service from Toronto to Kingston. The station is minutes from downtown. ### Hop on a Bus Multiple bus operators run routes from Toronto to Kingston with convenient drop-off near the city centre: - [FlixBus](https://www.flixbus.ca/) - [Megabus](https://ca.megabus.com/) - [Rider Express](https://riderexpress.ticpoi.com/) - [Red Arrow](https://www.redarrow.ca/ontario-service/) ### Airport Shuttle Service [Landline](https://landline.com/canada/kingston) operates luxury motorcoach service between Kingston Norman Rogers Airport (YGK) and Toronto Pearson (YYZ). Features include free Wi-Fi, in-seat power, spacious leather seats, and onboard restrooms. Travel on a single itinerary with Air Canada, including baggage check and disruption protection. --- ## Contact & About Tourism Kingston **Tourism Kingston** 209 Ontario Street, Kingston, Ontario K7L 2Z1 Phone: +1-613-548-4415 Email: visit@tourismkingston.com Web: [www.visitkingston.ca](https://www.visitkingston.ca) **Social media:** - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/VisitKingstonCA/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/VisitKingstonCA/) - [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@visitkingstonca) - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/visitkingstonca) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/tourism-kingston/) - [Pinterest](https://ca.pinterest.com/visitkingstonca/) Tourism Kingston is a [Rainbow Registered](https://queerchamber.ca/rainbow-registered/) and [GreenStep Silver Certified Destination](https://greenstep.ca/). © 2026 Tourism Kingston. All rights reserved.