Springer Market Square at night during FebFest. See it right now on the web cam.

What's New

Skate Rental Now Available
In Springer Market Square

Dec 23/11 > Residents and visitors can now rent and sharpen skates rink-side down at Springer Market Square. The rental and sharpening services are available daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. when the rink is open. MORE ...

Springer Market Square Rink Is Open

Dec 08/11 > Get your skates: the rink at Springer Market Square is now open! The popular rink at King and Brock Streets is open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily from December to March (weather-permitting). MORE ...

Springer Market Square is the lively home to a public market and many community events throughout the season.

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Market Wing Adds Washrooms & Lockers

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 fountain in Kingston's Springer Market Square came to life November, 2006.

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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 ...

Briefly

ICE SKATING
IN THE SQUARE

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

PUBLIC MARKET
INVITES 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 ...

KINGSTON'S CITY HALL
IS A HISTORIC SITE

Find a few quick facts about Kingston City Hall National Historic Site.  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.