Kingston is home to many wonderful historic sites, making it a very active tourist destination during the summer months. Below are details about some of the more popular tourism attractions the limestone city has to offer.
Fort Henry
Location: East End, just across the LaSalle Causeway Bridge
May - October, 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Website: http://www.forthenry.com
Both a museum and a spectacular historic site, Fort Henry is one of Canada's premiere tourism attractions. The site offers guided tours, scenic views, musical performances from a military band, and military and marching demonstrations by the Fort Henry Guard. The Fort also plays host to numerous special ceremonies and events throughout the tourist season.
Confederation Tour Trolley
Location: Confederation Park, Downtown across from City Hall
Hourly Departures, May - October
Cost: Adults: $14.50+HST, Seniors (65+) & Students: $12.50+HST, Kids Under 6: Free
Website: http://www.kingstonchamber.on.ca/tourism/index.cfmHop aboard for a tour of Kingston! Highlights of the 50-minute tour include Royal Military College, Fort Henry, Fort Frontenac, Kingston’s penitentiaries, Olympic Harbour, Bellevue House, and Queen’s University. Tour narration is available in English, French, German, Spanish and Japanese.
Bellevue House
Location: 35 Center Street, Midtown
April - October, Open year-round for groups by reservation.
Cost (Taxes Included): Adults: $3.90; Seniors (65+): $3.40; Youth (6-16): $1.90; Under 6: Free
Website: http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/on/bellevue/index_e.asp
Bellevue House was once the home of Sir John A. MacDonald, Canada's first prime minister. Restored to the 1840s period, and staffed by costumed interpreters, the house and gardens are kept much as they would have been during the time that MacDonald lived here with his wife and infant son.
Marine Museum of the Great Lakes
Location: Ontario Street, Downtown
Open year-round Mon-Fri, Seven days a week May - October
Cost: Adults: $8.50; Seniors (60+): $7.75; Students: $6.00; Children (5-14): $5.50; Children Under 5: Free; Family (2 adults and up to 4 children under 12): $20.00
Website: http://www.marmuseum.ca
Located on Kingston's waterfront, the site contains the Marine Museum, including exhibits, galleries, historic equipment, blacksmith shop, and a gift shop; the permanently docked 3000-ton icebreaker Alexander Henry, newly renovated shipyard drydock, and more!
Bellevue House
Location: 35 Center Street, Midtown
April - October, Open year-round for groups by reservation.
Cost: Adults: $3.50; Seniors (65+): $3.00; Youth (6-16): $1.75; Under 6: Free
Website: http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/on/bellevue/index_e.asp
Bellevue House was once the home of Sir John A. MacDonald, Canada's first prime minister. Restored to the 1840s period, and staffed by costumed interpreters, the house and gardens are kept much as they would have been during the time that MacDonald lived here with his wife and infant son.
Kingston Walks Downtown Walking Tours
Location: Visitor Information Centre at 209 Ontario Street, Downtown
May 1 - September 5
Cost: Adults: $15.00; Children under 16: $7.00; Family (related or not) up to 6 people: $30.00. All ages are free on Fridays
Website: http://www.kingstonwalks.com
1.2 km history themed downtown Kingston walking tours led by costumed guides highlighting the stories of our buildings and the people who created them.
