Rural Kingston Economic Development

The Rural Kingston Economic Strategy aims to support rural businesses, farmers, and food producers, while working collaboratively with local communities and partners to reach important goals. The strategy focuses on:

1. Promoting the growth of rural businesses and providing support at all levels.
2. Supporting new and existing farms and food-related industries in developing and growing the agricultural sector.
3. Working with Kingston Tourism and nearby communities to revive rural tourism.
4. Using existing infrastructure and resources to help develop business parks in rural Kingston.

Learn more about the Integrated Economic Development Strategy and the Rural Kingston Economic Strategy.

Rural Community Support

Discover resources, programs, updates and news for Kingston’s rural community.

Working Groups

Explore the Working Group’s role in rural Kingston and search upcoming or past meetings.

Boundaries

Rural Kingston, as defined by the city's urban / rural boundaries outlined in the map below, includes the area outside the defined urban centre within the City of Kingston. Approximately 12,000 individuals live within the rural area, or 9% of the total population based on the 2021 census.

Open the full page Kingston Urban and Rural Areas map.

Dedicated rural support

The Rural Economic and Community Development office provides dedicated support to rural business owners, farmers, food producers, and community projects. For more information, please Contact Us.

We also encourage you to explore additional resources and supports:

Kingston Economic Development for programs and services that support rural businesses.
Real Estate and Planning to learn more about economic development, planning services and real estate opportunities specific to Kingston’s rural areas, as outlined in the Rural Strategy.
Business support for information on licenses and permits you may need to start or operate your business.
Rural Advisory Working Group to become a member or attend regular meetings

Agriculture and agri-business resources

City of Kingston
City Hall
216 Ontario Street
Kingston, ON K7L 2Z3
Canada
contactus@cityofkingston.ca
Phone: 613-546-0000

The City of Kingston acknowledges that we are on the traditional homeland of the Anishinabek, Haudenosaunee, and the Huron-Wendat, and thanks these nations for their care and stewardship over this shared land.

Today, the City is committed to working with Indigenous peoples and all residents to pursue a united path of reconciliation.

Learn more about the City's reconciliation initiatives .