Kingston (Ontario)

Introduction

Kingston, Ontario, is a city on the north shore of Lake Ontario, about half-way between Toronto and Montreal. It's called the Limestone City after the material used for its historic buildings. One of Kingston's claims to fame is that from 1841 to 1844 it served as the first capital of a united Canada. It's also well-known as a military town (the Royal Military College of Canada is here) and university town (Queen's University is here).

Neighbourhoods

Sights and Activities

• Fort Henry National Historic site of Canada – a UNESCO World Heritage site. Discover daily life in a 19th century fort with costumed historic interpreters.
• Kingston City Hall - One of the beautiful limestone structures that gave Kingston its pet name.
• 1000 Island boat cruises - These leave from the dock downtown. A great way to see the islands and their many summer cottages and mansion.
• Bellevue House National Historic Site of Canada - Home of Canada's first Prime Minister, Sir John A. Macdonald.
• Correctional Services of Canada Museum – Part of Kingston Penitentiary.

Events and Festivals

Limestone City Blues Festival, the Jazz Festival, Wolfe Island Music Festival, Kingston Buskers Rendezvous, Fanfayr Arts & Craft Show, and the Kingston Canadian Film Festival.

Weather

Getting There

By Plane

Pearson Airport Toronto is located about an hour away and has dozens of flights, both domestic as well as international.

By Train

VIA Rail, Canada's national rail system, serves Kingston. Easy access is available to and from Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal.

By Car

By Bus

By Boat

Getting Around

By Car

By Public Transport

Kingston has a good local bus system.

By Foot

By Bike

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Keep Connected

Internet

Phone

See also International Telephone Calls

Post

Postal service is provided by Canada Post, a crown corporation owned by the government but run as an independent business. The lettermail service allows the mailing of a letter. The basic rate is currently set at $0.52 for one standard letter (30 grams or less). The rates for lettermail are based or weight and size and determine whether the article falls into the aforementioned standard format, or in the oversize one. The rate is the same for a postcard. Mail sent internationally is known as letterpost. It can only contain paper documents. The rate for a standard letter is of $0.93 if sent to the United States, and $1.55 if sent to any other destination. Oversize or overweight letters may be charged a higher fee ^[1]. Larger parcels can be shipped via Canada post both domestically and internationally, the rate is dependent on the weight and destination. ^[2]. Federal Express or DHL also provide interntional shipping from Canada.