This page answers a few of the popular questions often asked about Kingston. For information related to this site, please visit the About LimestoneCity.com page.


What Is Kingston’s Area Code?
The telephone area code used by Kingston and the surrounding areas is 613. Callers from outside North America will also need to add the country code of +1, followed by the area code and number.

Where Is Kingston Located?
Kingston is located on the north-east shore of Lake Ontario, roughly half way between provincial capital Toronto and national capital Ottawa.

How Can I Get To Kingston?
There are many ways to travel to Kingston. Highway 401 runs right through Kingston, with many interchanges to the main roads. Kingston also has rail service from VIA Rail, air service from Air Canada’s Air Ontario to Norman Rogers Airport (YGK), bus service from Coach Canada/Trentway-Wagar, as well as water access to Lake Ontario.

What Is Kingston's Population?
There are approximately 116,000 people officially living in the City of Kingston. Kingston also has two colleges and a university, as well as many seasonal visitors, so the number of actual residents is likely closer to 150,000.


These are just a few of the popular questions about the Kingston area. If you have one that's not answered here, please feel free to send it to us.