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Canada's First Parliament

Kingston's City Hall was built with the notion that it would be situated in the capital of the country. After all, the first Parliament was housed in a vacant hospital building down the street.  MORE ...

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City's First Capital Day Celebrations
June 15 Include 1841-Era Activities

On June 15, 1841, Kingston was named the first capital of a united Canada. This June 15, Kingston celebrates its unique role in history as the 'First Capital' of United Canada with 1841-era activities scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Confederation Park.  MORE ...

Students Picture A Sustainable Kingston

Jun 13/11 > This Wednesday, students are invited to chalk their visions of a future sustainable Kingston in Springer Market Square. Wednesday, June 15, is First Capital Day — the day Kingston students celebrate its role as the first capital of a united Canada. MORE ...

Kingston Centre Of Sprawling Colony

Photo: The building that housed Canada's first Parliament.

On June 15, 1841, citizens watched the impressive ceremony of the opening of Canada's Parliament in the converted hospital building (shown at right) which now forms part of Kingston General Hospital. Because the building was to be only interim accommodation, Lord Sydenham arranged to buy land, now City Park, where he planned to erect the permanent Legislative Buildings.  MORE ...

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FIRST CAPITAL DAY
READING BY FOLSOM

FIRST CAPITAL HUB
WAS MARKET SQUARE

 

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