Danielle’s Guidebook

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Danielle’s Guidebook

Favourite Kingston Restaurants

West-End local breakfast restaurant with the best brunch in town! Try to french toast or eggs benedict.
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Toast & Jam
1530 Bath Rd
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West-End local breakfast restaurant with the best brunch in town! Try to french toast or eggs benedict.
Local downtown pizza and fast food chain, open late, and the most popular spot among locals for late-night poutine cravings
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Original Bubba's
349 King St E
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Local downtown pizza and fast food chain, open late, and the most popular spot among locals for late-night poutine cravings
Amazing fish tacos and margaritas located downtown near the waterfront. They also serve great BBQ meals and have a wide selection of Tequilas
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Dianne's Fish Shack & Smokehouse
195 Ontario St
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Amazing fish tacos and margaritas located downtown near the waterfront. They also serve great BBQ meals and have a wide selection of Tequilas
Best patio in Kingston, on the roof overlooking Market Square, City Hall, and the Downtown Waterfront
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Jack Astor's Bar & Grill
330 King St E
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Best patio in Kingston, on the roof overlooking Market Square, City Hall, and the Downtown Waterfront
Best ice cream in town, made in-house and local. Tons of flavours changing daily (downtown)
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White Mountain
176 Ontario St
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Best ice cream in town, made in-house and local. Tons of flavours changing daily (downtown)
Another great ice cream shop, focusing on Italian gelatos and sherberts (downtown)
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Mio Gelato
178 Ontario St
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Another great ice cream shop, focusing on Italian gelatos and sherberts (downtown)
$1 Milkshakes everyday of the week in Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, Butterscotch, Cappuccino, and Neapolitan (West End)
Reid's Dairy
1695 Bath Rd
$1 Milkshakes everyday of the week in Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, Butterscotch, Cappuccino, and Neapolitan (West End)
Great Pizza and pasta with interesting flavour combinations and a great happy hour from 3pm to 5pm - $5 beers and 30% off selected appetizers. Awesome patio! (downtown)
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Atomica Kitchen / Cocktails
71 Brock St
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Great Pizza and pasta with interesting flavour combinations and a great happy hour from 3pm to 5pm - $5 beers and 30% off selected appetizers. Awesome patio! (downtown)
Nice french-inspired restaurant with oysters and a happy hour from 3-5 as well. Similar deals to Atomica, $5 beers and ½ price select appetizers (downtown)
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Chien Noir Bistro
69 Brock St
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Nice french-inspired restaurant with oysters and a happy hour from 3-5 as well. Similar deals to Atomica, $5 beers and ½ price select appetizers (downtown)
Upscale woodfired pizza and pasta place with great ambiance and even better pizza. Beautiful courtyard (downtown)
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Wooden Heads Gourmet Pizza
192 Ontario St
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Upscale woodfired pizza and pasta place with great ambiance and even better pizza. Beautiful courtyard (downtown)
Amazing Burgers with a huge menu of interesting flavour combinations. You really can’t go wrong with any of their menu (downtown)
The Works
298 Princess Street
Amazing Burgers with a huge menu of interesting flavour combinations. You really can’t go wrong with any of their menu (downtown)
Local restaurant with a similar concept to the WORKS, with a smaller menu and a focus on local beers. Happy hour from 3-5 with $5 beers and discounted starters. Great patio on the main strip downtown!
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Harper's Burger Bar
93 Princess St
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Local restaurant with a similar concept to the WORKS, with a smaller menu and a focus on local beers. Happy hour from 3-5 with $5 beers and discounted starters. Great patio on the main strip downtown!
Best craft Beer in Downtown Kingston with rotating taps. Longtime Canadian brewpub offering tavern fare, outdoor seating & house beers amid funky decor and a beautiful courtyard, downtown.
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The Kingston Brewing Company
34 Clarence St
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Best craft Beer in Downtown Kingston with rotating taps. Longtime Canadian brewpub offering tavern fare, outdoor seating & house beers amid funky decor and a beautiful courtyard, downtown.
Classic Irish pub located downtown serving pub fare and daily drink and food deals. Best Pint of Guinness in town. They also have local bands performing Thursday-Saturdays.
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The Toucan
76 Princess St
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Classic Irish pub located downtown serving pub fare and daily drink and food deals. Best Pint of Guinness in town. They also have local bands performing Thursday-Saturdays.
The BEST french fries in town pair with amazing burgers, pizzas, or wraps.
Copper Penny
240 Princess St
The BEST french fries in town pair with amazing burgers, pizzas, or wraps.
A great atmosphere for in house, locally crafted beer and charcuterie board. Beautiful patio downtown Kingston on the main strip.
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Stone City Ales
275 Princess St
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A great atmosphere for in house, locally crafted beer and charcuterie board. Beautiful patio downtown Kingston on the main strip.

Best Attractions, Tours, and Experiences in Kingston

Kingston Penitentiary, Canada’s oldest penitentiary, was a maximum security prison that closed its doors in 2013. It was known to hold some of Canada’s most dangerous criminals. Today, the infamous prison is open to the public. Take a tour of one of the country’s oldest prisons and experience what life was like behind bars. A guide will take you through the prison and past Prison Guards will tell you their stories, with tours lasting around 90 minutes. Cameras are allowed, so be sure to come prepared. $35/person
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Penitenciaría de Kingston
560 King St W
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Kingston Penitentiary, Canada’s oldest penitentiary, was a maximum security prison that closed its doors in 2013. It was known to hold some of Canada’s most dangerous criminals. Today, the infamous prison is open to the public. Take a tour of one of the country’s oldest prisons and experience what life was like behind bars. A guide will take you through the prison and past Prison Guards will tell you their stories, with tours lasting around 90 minutes. Cameras are allowed, so be sure to come prepared. $35/person
Fort Henry was built to protect the Kingston Royal Naval Dockyard during the War of 1812. Today it is a national historic site and is well worth visiting. Explore the fort and learn all about its history, watching military interpreters give demonstrations of British military life. Watch historical re-enactments and a garrison parade, and even have the chance to fire a rifle! You can also attend Victorian school, have a meal while enjoying the views and shop for souvenirs. Stay for sunset and enjoy a sunset ceremony. $20/person
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Sitio Histórico Nacional Fort Henry
1 Fort Henry Dr
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Fort Henry was built to protect the Kingston Royal Naval Dockyard during the War of 1812. Today it is a national historic site and is well worth visiting. Explore the fort and learn all about its history, watching military interpreters give demonstrations of British military life. Watch historical re-enactments and a garrison parade, and even have the chance to fire a rifle! You can also attend Victorian school, have a meal while enjoying the views and shop for souvenirs. Stay for sunset and enjoy a sunset ceremony. $20/person
In the colder months the waterfront is somewhat of a ghost town, but when the weather starts to warm up it is one of the liveliest parts of the city. The waterfront spans for eight kilometres and the possibilities here are endless. Explore the waterfront on foot, by bicycle, by tour bus or by boat. There are parks, beaches, cafés and shops, as well as stunning historic buildings. Sights found along the waterfront include the Rideau Trail, Kingston Penitentiary, Bellevue House and City Hall, amongst others.
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Kingston Waterfront
Waterfront Pathway
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In the colder months the waterfront is somewhat of a ghost town, but when the weather starts to warm up it is one of the liveliest parts of the city. The waterfront spans for eight kilometres and the possibilities here are endless. Explore the waterfront on foot, by bicycle, by tour bus or by boat. There are parks, beaches, cafés and shops, as well as stunning historic buildings. Sights found along the waterfront include the Rideau Trail, Kingston Penitentiary, Bellevue House and City Hall, amongst others.
This is Downtown Kingston’s main retail strip (Princess Street, Brock Street, Queen Street from Division Street to Ontario Street). It is also lined with restaurants, cafés and bars, and some stunning limestone buildings. Princess Street was originally named Store Street because of its large store. Its name was changed in 1840 after the birth of Victoria, Princess Royal. The portion of the street that runs through downtown is one-way heading east between Division Street and Ontario Street. Walk along this strip and enjoy yourself.
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Downtown Kingston
211 Johnson St
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This is Downtown Kingston’s main retail strip (Princess Street, Brock Street, Queen Street from Division Street to Ontario Street). It is also lined with restaurants, cafés and bars, and some stunning limestone buildings. Princess Street was originally named Store Street because of its large store. Its name was changed in 1840 after the birth of Victoria, Princess Royal. The portion of the street that runs through downtown is one-way heading east between Division Street and Ontario Street. Walk along this strip and enjoy yourself.
Being a gateway to the Thousand Islands, no visit to Kingston is complete without visiting the archipelago. There are over 1,800 islands that stretch for around 80 kilometres along the St. Lawrence River. The islands range in size, with the largest being around 100 square kilometres. 21 of these islands form the Thousand Islands National Park, which is easily accessible from Kingston. All islands are accessible by boat and are popular places for camping. There are also walking trails, historic sites and some magnificent flora and fauna. *Local Tip: Drive 20 minutes east on the 401 highway to visit the small town of Gananoque. This town has a stunning view of the 1000 Islands, along with gorgeous boat tours of the islands, notable cottages, Millionaires Club Row, and Boldt Castle. Boat Tours range from 1 hour - 3 hours (3 hour stops at Boldt Castle on American soil so bring your passport with you if you are not an American citizen).
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1000 Islands Cruises - Gananoque Boat Line
280 Main St
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Being a gateway to the Thousand Islands, no visit to Kingston is complete without visiting the archipelago. There are over 1,800 islands that stretch for around 80 kilometres along the St. Lawrence River. The islands range in size, with the largest being around 100 square kilometres. 21 of these islands form the Thousand Islands National Park, which is easily accessible from Kingston. All islands are accessible by boat and are popular places for camping. There are also walking trails, historic sites and some magnificent flora and fauna. *Local Tip: Drive 20 minutes east on the 401 highway to visit the small town of Gananoque. This town has a stunning view of the 1000 Islands, along with gorgeous boat tours of the islands, notable cottages, Millionaires Club Row, and Boldt Castle. Boat Tours range from 1 hour - 3 hours (3 hour stops at Boldt Castle on American soil so bring your passport with you if you are not an American citizen).
The expert Haunted Walk guides will introduce you to Kingston’s dark and spooky past. Explore historic Sydenham Ward or brave the narrow tunnels of Fort Henry and hear true stories of ghosts, graveyards, and hangings that haunt our city! Tours range from 30 minutes to 2 hours and explore Kingston’s most haunted spots at night. $25/person
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The Haunted Walk of Kingston
200 Ontario St
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The expert Haunted Walk guides will introduce you to Kingston’s dark and spooky past. Explore historic Sydenham Ward or brave the narrow tunnels of Fort Henry and hear true stories of ghosts, graveyards, and hangings that haunt our city! Tours range from 30 minutes to 2 hours and explore Kingston’s most haunted spots at night. $25/person
Live action adventures, where you are challenged to use creative and lateral thinking to solve your way out of a "locked" room. Their games are 60+ minutes of intense and unique puzzles in which you must work with your team to try and escape before the buzzer goes off. They have games that will satisfy every taste! Whether you like love stories, horror movies, action/adventure, Harry Potter, zombies, or spies, they have it all! Family friendly, private bookings - which means it’s just you and whoever you bring with you - to ensure you have the most fun with your team! $12.50 - $25/person
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Improbable Escapes Inc.
303 Bagot St
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Live action adventures, where you are challenged to use creative and lateral thinking to solve your way out of a "locked" room. Their games are 60+ minutes of intense and unique puzzles in which you must work with your team to try and escape before the buzzer goes off. They have games that will satisfy every taste! Whether you like love stories, horror movies, action/adventure, Harry Potter, zombies, or spies, they have it all! Family friendly, private bookings - which means it’s just you and whoever you bring with you - to ensure you have the most fun with your team! $12.50 - $25/person
Not only is Kingston City Hall a stunning building, but it is also a National Historic Site of Canada. The building was built in the neoclassical style and features an iconic dome. Walk around the prominent landmark that dates back to 1844. Take a tour of the building and learn about its history and the stunning architecture. Guided tours are available from May to October and last around 45 minutes. If you would rather walk around on your own, the first two floors are open to the public year-round.
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Kingston City Hall
216 Ontario St
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Not only is Kingston City Hall a stunning building, but it is also a National Historic Site of Canada. The building was built in the neoclassical style and features an iconic dome. Walk around the prominent landmark that dates back to 1844. Take a tour of the building and learn about its history and the stunning architecture. Guided tours are available from May to October and last around 45 minutes. If you would rather walk around on your own, the first two floors are open to the public year-round.
Gananoque is the true heart of the 1000 Islands. Visit the waterfront to see the amazing views of the Islands, stop at the Gananoque Inn for a drink on their patio overlooking the water, walk around this small town and feel the local vibe, and stop for a craft beer at Gananoque Brewing Company.
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Gananoque
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Gananoque is the true heart of the 1000 Islands. Visit the waterfront to see the amazing views of the Islands, stop at the Gananoque Inn for a drink on their patio overlooking the water, walk around this small town and feel the local vibe, and stop for a craft beer at Gananoque Brewing Company.
K-Pass is your all-inclusive ticket to Kingston: including a Kingston 1000 Islands Cruise, Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour, and admission to numerous museums and attractions. You can choose a 24h, 48h or 72h pass, which includes admission to each attraction or activity once while the pass is activate. Purchase online, then pick up your pass in store at Waterfront Gifts & Apparel at 248 Ontario St. Kingston, Ontario to start exploring! https://www.kpass.ca/
K-Pass
248 Ontario Street
K-Pass is your all-inclusive ticket to Kingston: including a Kingston 1000 Islands Cruise, Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour, and admission to numerous museums and attractions. You can choose a 24h, 48h or 72h pass, which includes admission to each attraction or activity once while the pass is activate. Purchase online, then pick up your pass in store at Waterfront Gifts & Apparel at 248 Ontario St. Kingston, Ontario to start exploring! https://www.kpass.ca/