A handsome city, strategically sited at the point where Lake Ontario flows into the St. Lawrence River and at the southern end of the Rideau Canal. Its impressive concentration of 19-century limestone buildings gives it an appearance quite unlike other North American cities. Present attraction include a dozen legitimate theatre groups, an open-air market, sailing over the 1976 Olympic course and harness racing at Frontenac Downs. It is also home to Queen's University.
City Hall. Built in 1843-44, while Kingston was capital of the United Provinces of Canada. A domed structure of cut limestone, it is one of the great classical buildings in the country.
Boat Tours. Take a harbour cruise to view Kingston's historic waterfront, or cruise down the Thousand Islands on the triple-deck paddlewheeler "Island Queen".
Bellevue House. A fine villa in the Tuscan style, built around 1840, once the home of Canada's first Prime Minister Macdonald. Restored and furnished with displays of memorabilia.
Boat Tours. Take a harbour cruise to view Kingston's historic waterfront, or cruise down the Thousand Islands on the triple-deck paddlewheeler "Island Queen".
Bellevue House. A fine villa in the Tuscan style, built around 1840, once the home of Canada's first Prime Minister Macdonald. Restored and furnished with displays of memorabilia.
This must be a really interesting place to visit :)
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