Queen’s University 2025 Residence Move-In & Fall Temporary Noise Exemption Request

Queen’s University has submitted its 2025 Joint City Submission outlining plans for Residence Move-In and Fall Orientation activities. The City of Kingston is seeking public feedback on the proposed temporary road closures, parking restrictions, and noise bylaw exemptions.

Dates: Friday, Aug. 29 & Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025

Impact: Temporary road closures, one-way traffic designations, and parking restrictions in the University District to support the arrival of approximately 4,800 students.

Key Streets Affected: Albert St, Bader Lane, Collingwood St, Stuart St, University Ave, and others.

Dates: Aug. 30 – Sept. 1 & Sept. 5 – 7, 2025

Events: Faculty-specific programming, parades, musical performances, and social events across campus and nearby city parks.

Road Closures: University Ave, Cummins Rd, and Union St. for scheduled events.

Noise Bylaw Exemptions:

• • On-Campus: Amplified sound permitted from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Aug. 30 – Sept. 1 and Sept. 5 – 7.
  • City Parks & Public Spaces: Amplified sound permitted from 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Sept. 1, 2, 7, and 8 at locations such as City Park, Victoria Park, Cricket Field, and Cummins Road.
  • Events include welcome activities, team-building games, outdoor ceremonies, and traditional student events like the Grease Pole Climb and Glow Bash.

We invite the public to submit any comments or concerns regarding this noise exemption request. Please direct your feedback to Steve Mothersell, Manager, Enforcement Services (SMothersell@CityofKingston.ca), by Friday June 20, 2025 at 12 p.m.