Discover historic Kingston and the Thousand Islands
Located where Lake Ontario, the St. Lawrence River and the Thousand Islands meet, historic Kingston exquisitely combines the allure of a small town with all the amenities and sophistication of an urban centre.
Your best introduction to the charms of Kingston is the famed " Confederation Tour Trolley ". However, you can also discover the city's dazzling 19th century limestone architecture by strolling along the waterfront. Look out for major historic sites such as Fort Henry and Bellevue House. In warm weather, the splendid sight of sailboats and windsurfers bobbing on the waves is worth a few moments of contemplation and admiration.
Then meander your way back up to Princess Street in the heart of Kingston and pop into a lovely bistro... or go all out and reward yourself with a dinner cruise in the Islands!
Renowned for being the fresh-water sailing capital of North America, Kingston is also one of the most popular scuba diving sites in the country. Over 200 shipwrecks lie dormant at the bottom of Lake Ontario.
Kingston is located just a short distance from Montréal, Ottawa and Toronto, but its proximity to the picturesque Thousand Islands makes it an even greater tourist draw.
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Kingston by train
Kingston is served from all major city centres in southern Québec and Ontario.
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Kingston getaway packages
Here is just a sampling of the all-inclusive vacation packages offered by our travel partners:
This package includes round trip travel on with VIA Rail from Toronto to Kingston, a wonderful 3-hour cruise with a 4-course lunch, a 1-hour narrated tour of the city and ample free time to explore the waterfront - or shop! - before returning home.
In addition to roundtrip travel on with VIA Rail from Toronto to Kingston, this package also features 2-night hotel accommodations, a 1.5-hour cruise through the Thousand Islands and plenty of leisure time to explore the town's many historic limestone buildings and landscapes.
Gateway to the Thousand Islands
Discover the gateway to the Thousand Islands and the Rideau Canal! In addition to a tour of historic sites and architecture in Kingston, this package also includes an informative cruise in the beautiful Thousand Islands, and a guided walk to discover the flora and fauna of St. Lawrence Islands National Park.
Garden Of Great Spirits
Come and explore Kingston and Prince Edward County! Once known as the "Garden of Canada", Prince Edward County is Canada's newest wine producing area. This package includes an interpretive tour of local wine and cuisine, a historic tour of Kingston, and other field trips and excursions.
