ICE SKATING
IN THE SQUARE

Open for fun? Check the rink status and the public-skating rules.  MORE ...

CITY'S PUBLIC MARKET:
AN INVITE TO VENDORS

The Kingston Public Market in Springer Market Square is the oldest and longest running Market in Ontario. Learn how to become a vendor.  MORE ...

OVER 200 YEARS
OF MARKET HISTORY

For more than 200 years, a public market has existed in the vicinity of Kingston's current City Hall, in an area twice ravaged by fire. As work progresses on a revived market, learn about its history.  MORE ...

PROJECT PART OF
"GROUP OF SEVEN"

This project is a member of the Group of 7 Community Priorities, approved by City Council in 2004.

INVISTA Fitness & Wellness Centre
Grand Opening Celebration Is Jan. 9

Jan 04/10 > Residents are invited to celebrate the grand opening of Fitness & Wellness Centre at the INVISTA Centre on Saturday, Jan. 9, with a free tour of the facility. Plus, those who sign up for an annual membership on or before Saturday's grand opening will save an additional 20 per cent off the already-affordable rates.  MORE ...

Springer Market Square Rink Opens

Dec 04/09 > The rink at Springer Market Square will open today at 4 p.m. The rink is open daily (weather permitting) from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. A warming/change area, complete with lockers and accessible washrooms is now available in the lower level of City Hall's Market Wing.  MORE ...

Market Wing Adds Washrooms, Locker Rooms

Jul 08/09 > 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 for the skating public and performers is now complete.  MORE ...

The Springer Market Square rink is the lively home to FebFest and other skating events — and free public skating throughout the season. At right, Mayor Harvey Rosen takes a spin on the ice.

Springer Market Square Marker Unveiled

Jun 02/08 > To commemorate the revitalization of Springer Market Square, the 2008 First Capital Day celebrations included the official unveiling ceremony of the Square's marker outlining its history and an accompanying plaque recognizing those who generously contributed toward this project.  MORE ...

Fountain Flows After November 9 Unveiling

Nov 8/06 > The new fountain in Kingston's Springer Market Square came to life November 2006 with a lunch-time ceremony to celebrate the end of the second phase of construction for this key city project. Kingston Mayor Harvey Rosen officially activated the fountain to let the water flow in the square's southeast corner at King and Market streets.  MORE ...