Discover and sign up for recreation programs using Kingston's eCity/Registration service. Registration for fall and winter activities begins Tuesday, September 7, at 9 a.m.  MORE ...

WHAT'S NEW

Single-Ticket Sales Began Aug. 23
For Grand Theatre's New Season

Fans can now purchase single tickets for all Grand Theatre Presents performances within the 2010-2011 season. Tickets for the 1st annual Kingston Grand Festival of Canadian Wines October 16 are also now on sale.  MORE ...

Kingston's Battery Park Opened On June 28

Jun 24/10 > The public was invited to officially open Battery Park, on the shore of Lake Ontario at the foot of Earl Street. Battery Park, on the site known as Block D, was built for public in partnership with Homestead Land Holdings.  MORE ...

Sir John A. Walking Tour Available In French

Jun 16/10 > The City of Kingston is pleased to release new audio recordings and printed versions of the "In Sir John A.'s footsteps" walking tour. Based on the incredible popularity of the walking tour last year, the City has printed an additional 20,000 copies and released 5,000 French versions.  MORE ...

New Historic Walking Tours Released

Jun 8/10 > The City is now offering three new free self-guided historic tours in both English and French. The new addtions include Naval Historic Sites, Ontario Street and Princess Street. The tours are part of the very popular free self-guided tour series produced by the City.  MORE ...

City Has New Season Of Interactive Learning

Apr 23/10 > The City of Kingston is offering a comprehensive line-up of cultural educational programming for 2010-2011. This year's Education and Community Engagement brochure highlights the wide assortment of programming from the Grand Theatre, Pump House Steam Museum, MacLachlan Woodworking Museum and City Hall.  MORE ...

Program Connects Students With The Grand

Feb 22/10 > eyeGo to the Arts is a popular program already implemented in communities across Canada and now high school students in Kingston can take advantage of discounted prices on live performances at the Grand Theatre. With the eyeGo program, students can attend many Grand Theatre Presents performances for only $5  MORE ...

BEACH REPORT

KFL&A Public Health samples water at area beaches from June to September to ensure they are safe for swimming. You can check the status of your favourite beach at the KFL&A Public Health website.
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BRIEFLY ...

CYCLING TRAILS &
SAFETY INFORMATION

Cycling is a healthy, environmentally-friendly, inexpensive form of transportation and a quick, fun way to get to work, get around and see the city.  MORE ...

MARKET WING
OPENS TO PUBLIC

The Market Wing of City Hall is now open to the public. Renovation work to add new fully accessible washrooms, change rooms and locker rooms is now complete. MORE ...

THE WALLY: BRINGING
PEOPLE TOGETHER

The Wally Elmer Neighbourhood Centre is a gathering place for people of all ages and is now offering scheduled programs and many drop-in activities from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday to Friday.  MORE ...

PARKS & RECREATION MASTER PLAN

Residents were invited to review and offer their input on the latest draft of the Parks & Recreation Master Plan. The resulting Plan will guide the management of parks and recreation services over the course of the next 15 years.  MORE ...

CHOOSE ACTIVE FORMS
OF TRANSPORTATION

The City of Kingston and KFL&A Public Health have released a report suggesting a variety of measures to encourage Kingstonians to choose active forms of transportation like walking or cycling. "Trails for Active Transportation" was developed out of a Walk & Bike for Life community workshop on Active Transportation.  MORE ...

PROGRAM HELPS WITH
RECREATION COSTS

The new Municipal Fee Assistance program offers Kingstonians with lower incomes a discount on a Kingston Transit Monthly My Card and reduced-cost access to recreation and leisure opportunities - through one application.  MORE ...