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Kingston Information

Located halfway between Montreal and Toronto, Kingston is a city of 125,000 residents. It was founded in the 17th century as a French trading post site and a military fort. During the War of 1812, the Great Lakes British Naval Fleet was based in Kingston. Today, Kingston is the home of many annual festivals, including the Kingston WritersFest and the Kingston Canadian Film Festival. Sports are an important part of the culture, and Kingston claims to be the birthplace of ice hockey. This city, bursting with history and activity, is a wonderful Canadian vacation destination.

The St. Lawrence River, which borders Kingston on the south and east sides, provides this city with a great waterfront area. Restaurants, which are scattered throughout this relaxing location, often have patio seating for patrons to enjoy the view. You can also tour City Hall, which is right across the street from the waterfront. For a better view, climb the hills by Martello Tower. Lake Ontario Park offers many quiet walking paths, play areas for children, and opportunities for boating and water play. It is the city’s largest urban waterfront and was recently renovated. Enjoy a picnic here, or round up some friends and play volleyball on the sand volleyball courts! Take in Kingston’s history on a trolley tour through the city. Drivers take visitors to several significant destinations within the city, many of which cannot be reached by car. These historic trolleys, reminiscent of those in San Francisco, allow visitors to hop off and explore Kingston’s quintessential buildings.

Take the 45-minute-long ferry ride from Kingston to Wolfe Island for a quaint getaway. Wolfe Island is a designated Important Bird Area where snowy owls can be seen during the winter. It is also the home of the Wolfe Island Wind Farm, which is a large wind farm project. Explore this quaint area by bicycle, or check out one of its lighthouses. Montréal, a large city with a European feel, is easily accessible by car or by train. Take a three-hour drive or board the train, which takes two and a half hours. Via Rail Canada serves this area, making it easy to travel between Toronto and Montréal. Once you arrive, be sure to stroll through Old Montréal, which is full of old-world architecture and high quality restaurants. For access to pristine nature and stunning fall foliage, drive three hours to Algonquin Provincial Park in Central Ontario. Visitors can choose from an array of outdoor recreational opportunities, including hiking, whitewater canoeing, and wildlife watching. Near the east gate of the park, there is a logging museum which outlines the area’s logging history.

There are over 1,000 rentals near Kingston on Tripping.com. Many properties are on the St. Lawrence River, allowing visitors to walk to many of Kingston’s destinations as well as enjoy the views of this beautiful area. Use the filter feature on Tripping.com to find the perfect rental for your vacation.

Kingston is served by the Kingston/Norman Rodgers Airport, where local and international visitors can fly. Highway 401, or the Macdonald-Cartier Freeway, runs through the city for those visiting by car.