EXPLORE KINGSTON
Visit these sites, and those in the visitors' menu at left, to plan your trip to Kingston.
K-ROCK CENTRE
See what's on at Kingston's sports and entertainment centre.
PARKS & TRAILS
Find a splash pad, a stroll through nature, or a view of the lake in a Kingston park.
HERITAGE
Explore Kingston's rich history and heritage sites.
GRAND THEATRE
See what's on at Kingston's theatre.
EVENTS CALENDAR
View upcoming City-run events.
INVISTA CENTRE
Sports tourists will be interested in this four-pad ice pad and recreational facility.
SKATING RINK OPEN
IN MARKET SQUARE
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Walk In Sir John A.'s Footsteps
With Prime Minister Jean Chretien
On Canada Day, Mayor Harvey Rosen announced the launch of "In Sir John A.'s Footsteps" —
a self-guided walking tour celebrating the life and times of Kingston's most revered
citizen Sir John Alexander Macdonald, the Father of Confederation. The audio accompaniment
for the tour was voiced by the Right Honourable Jean Chretien, former Prime Minister of
Canada.
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Transit Offers $5 Day Pass For City Visitors
A $5 Day Pass is available for visitors to Kingston. This pass gives one adult and two
children (under 18) unlimited bus rides, and is available at Kingston City Hall, 216
Ontario Street, or at the Tourism Information Office in Confederation Park.
New Museum Exhibit Honours Its Founder
Aug. 26/09 >
A new exhibit honouring Alexander 'Sandy' Grant MacLachlan, the founder of the MacLachlan
Woodworking Museum, will open on September 2. With the assistance of many friends and
family, this new exhibit features artifacts and documents from Sandy's original museum
collections, photos from his life, and an interactive audio 'discussion board'
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VIA Rail Garden Route Stops In Kingston
Kingston is a 5-Bloom Communities in Bloom destination on VIA Rail's Garden Route. The
Garden Route, which stretches from Vancouver Island to Halifax, consists of 15 magnificent
Feature Gardens, numerous Garden Attractions and 30 5-Bloom Communities in Bloom
destinations.
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Market: Offering Local Produce Since 1801
The Kingston Public Market bustles with activity every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and
statutory holiday. Explore Canada's longest continuously-running market located in
Springer Market Square — behind City Hall in downtown Kingston.
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2009-2010 Grand Theatre Presents Line-Up
May 29/09 >
An exciting season of renowned artists from across the globe was revealed to Grand Theatre
volunteers, subscribers, donors and sponsors in a special event today. The City of
Kingston's Cultural Director Brian McCurdy has curated a line-up of 30 brilliant
performances and 6 education productions in both English and French for the 09-10 Grand
Theatre Presents season.
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City Offers Children Interactive Learning
Apr. 27/09 >
For the first time, the City of Kingston Cultural Services Department is offering a
comprehensive line-up of educational programming. The programming includes activities
offered by the Grand Theatre, Pump House Steam Museum, MacLachlan Woodworking Museum and
City Hall.
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