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On March 7, 2017, the City of Kingston’s council approved funding for the renovation of Breakwater Park, including work to the shoreline and improvements to the Utilities Kingston Dock. With $1 million in financial support through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150) and $500,000 in financial support from Swim Drink Fish Canada/W. Garfield Weston Foundation, work on the project is beginning a year earlier than projected.
Parking will be available on street or at 300 King St. W.
Canada Day will be celebrated over 4 days to mark Canada's Sesquicentennial. Kick off your summer by celebrating in Kingston.
View the complete Canada 150 in Kingston event schedule.
Today's events
9:15 p.m. - Movie in the Square - The Great Outdoors starting John Candy and Dan Ackroyd
Canada Day will be celebrated over 4 days to mark Canada's Sesquicentennial. Kick off your summer by celebrating in Kingston.
View the complete Canada 150 in Kingston event schedule.
Today's events
5 - 10:30 p.m. – live performances on the Sesqui stage at City Hall
- 5 p.m. – Nick Babcock
- 6 p.m. – Taylor Angus
- 7 p.m. – Oscar Evans Quintet
- 8 p.m. – The Relative
- 9 p.m. – Dirty Radio
10 p.m. - Illumination of City Hall – by Mayor Paterson
Canada Day will be celebrated over 4 days to mark Canada's Sesquicentennial. Kick off your summer by celebrating in Kingston.
View the complete Canada 150 in Kingston event schedule.
Today's events
6 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Kingston Public Market – Springer Market Square.
9 a.m. - Limestone Mile
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Pump House History in Motion – free admission and activities.
Come to the Pump House where history will be in motion with FREE admission to the museum including the Kingston, Believe it or Not Exhibition, An Engage for Change information table with an opportunity to make a contribution to the Reconciliation Tree and Canada 150 block prints with the MacLachlan Woodworking Museum,
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Artfest Kingston – City Park
11:00 a.m. - Canada Day People Parade - The parade begins at the Metro parking lot at Princess and Barrie Street.
12 p.m. - Civic Ceremony - Sesqui Stage at City Hall
1 to 6 p.m. - Wagon rides, kids' activities, inflatable toys and more! Ontario Street and Confederation Park & Brock St.
1 to 6 p.m. - Vintage Ferris wheel – Ontario St. in front of Visitor Centre
1 p.m. - Mayor's Sail Past on Lake Ontario - Crawford Wharf, Confederation Basin
1 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Live music and performances – Sesqui Stage at City Hall
- 1 p.m. – The Savannah Shea Band
- 2 p.m. – Little California
- 4 p.m. – Lisa Vee & the VIP
- 5 p.m. – Lotus Shaker
- 7 p.m. – Spencer Evans
- 8 p.m. – Kim Pollard Band
- 9 p.m. – Still Standin'
3 and 6 p.m. - "The Dream Catchers" musical performances – Sesqui Stage at City Hall
10 p.m. - Fireworks - Bigger and better than ever! Come to Confederation Park for your best view of the Canada Day fireworks spectacular!
Canada Day will be celebrated over 4 days to mark Canada's Sesquicentennial. Kick off your summer by celebrating in Kingston.
View the complete Canada 150 in Kingston event schedule.
Today's events
6 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Kingston Antique Market – Springer Market Square
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Artfest Kingston – City Park
7 p.m. - Lost Cousins – Sesqui Stage at City Hall
8 p.m. - Busty & The Bass – Sesqui Stage at City Hall
Bring your own lawn chair to enjoy these free concerts (weather-permitting). An accessible drop off area is available at the top of the park, using the road behind Isabel Turner Library, 935 Gardiners Rd.
2017 line-up
- July 5 - Amanda Sadler – Contemporary Country
- July 12 - 20thC Jazz Band - Big Band Jazz
- July 19 - Robin Moir - Singer / Songwriter, Pop Motown
- July 26 - Quintessentials - Light Classics, Jazz, Pop, Children’s
- Aug. 2 - Craig Jones Band – Folk, Rock & Roll
- Aug. 9 - SwingTime Dance Band – Kingston’s Oldest Swing Band
- Aug. 16 - Swing-On Jazz - Jazz
- Aug. 23 - The Tone Kats - Classic Rock
- Aug. 30 - Abby Stewart - Country
The Music in the Gardens Series is possible thanks to the City of Kingston, the Music Performers Fund (MPF) and the generosity of these corporate sponsors: the Kingston Community Credit Union, The Royale Place Retirement Residence, Long & McQuade and Raymond James Investments.