Kingston Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A street with brick buildings, storefronts, and flower planters.
A sign reading "KNGSTON" with a train and flowers in the foreground.
A street lined with historic buildings, including Morrison's Restaurant.
A city square with historic buildings, a fountain, and a restaurant.
A street with historic buildings, including a Masonic Building, Studio 22, and the Kingston Coffeehouse.

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A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by urban buildings and greenery.

Downtown Kingston

While visiting Downtown Kingston, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Theatre and Wellington Street Theatre.

A coastal cityscape with a marina, buildings, and a clear blue sky.

Inner Harbour

Restaurants, shopping and waterfront views are just a few things travellers enjoy about Inner Harbour. Check out Slush Puppie Place or Kingston Waterfront while you're exploring the area.

A city skyline with historic buildings, modern skyscrapers, and a waterfront with boats.

Williamsville

When in Williamsville, you can plan a visit to Grand Theatre and Kingston Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A historic building with a dome and clock tower, a fountain, and a park with benches and people.
Photo by Melanie Hartshorn
Open Photo by Melanie Hartshorn

Sydenham Ward

If you're spending some time in Sydenham Ward, Wellington Street Theatre and Grand Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

An aerial view of a coastal city with a mix of modern and historic buildings, a prominent round building, and a lighthouse.

Queen's

If you're spending some time in Queen's, Lake Ontario and Agnes Etherington Art Centre are top sights worth seeing.

Stay near popular Kingston attractions

A historic tower with a red roof, surrounded by boats and trees in a marina setting.

Kingston Waterfront

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Explore the waterfront in Kingston with a trip to Kingston Waterfront. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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Activities

Kingston Shipwreck Cruise

Kingston Shipwreck Cruise

NZ$65
per adult
Kingston Shipwreck Cruise
Heart of the 1000 Islands Sightseeing Cruise

Heart of the 1000 Islands Sightseeing Cruise

NZ$88
per adult
Heart of the 1000 Islands Sightseeing Cruise
Kingston: Ghosts and Mysteries Trolley Tour

Kingston: Ghosts and Mysteries Trolley Tour

NZ$68
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Kingston: Ghosts and Mysteries Trolley Tour
Fun & Friendly Tour Guides - Photo by Garrett Elliott

Queen's University Ghost Tour: Campus Legends & Lore

NZ$47
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Queen's University Ghost Tour: Campus Legends & Lore
Ghost and Mystery Trolley Tour

Ghost and Mystery Trolley Tour

NZ$68
per adult
Ghost and Mystery Trolley Tour
Kingston: Haunted Night Walking Tour

Kingston: Haunted Night Walking Tour

NZ$46
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Kingston: Haunted Night Walking Tour
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