Interested in a guided tour in another language? Contact us to find out how we can help
- Email: cityhalltours@cityofkingston.ca or,
- Call: 613-544-7867
City Hall
Step inside one of Canada's most storied landmarks. Built in 1844 and designated a National Historic Site, Kingston City Hall has been at the heart of the city for nearly 200 years — and there's never been a better time to explore it.
City Hall tours
There's more to Kingston City Hall than meets the eye. Go beyond the stunning façade and into hidden spaces most visitors never see — from 1840s jail cells and a police station to the Victoria Library tucked inside the dome.
Guided tours
2026 Guided tour season runs May 19 - Oct. 9
Join a free guided tour for exclusive access to some of the building's most fascinating spaces. Tours run approximately 45 minutes and are limited to 20 people.
Tours can be personalized to match different interests. For groups larger than six people and school groups, please contact us ahead of time.
To book your City Hall tour:
- Email: cityhalltours@cityofkingston.ca or,
- Call: 613-544-7867
Self-guided tours
Want to explore at your own pace? Self-guided tours of the public spaces on the first and second floors are available during regular business hours. Pick up a map at the tour desk and start discovering!
Passionate about history?
Learn more about becoming a City Hall Tour Guide and share Kingston's story with visitors from around the world.
Market Wing Cultural Space
Located on the main floor of City Hall, the Market Wing Cultural Space is an exhibition venue dedicated to sharing the diverse histories, stories, and futures of Kingston through thoughtprovoking exhibits and programming.
Now showing:
Interested in heritage architecture?
Stop by the Heritage Resource Centre, also located in the Market Wing.
Contact Us
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.
