KINGSTON

 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.

 

Destination Ontario

OTTAWA

Ottawa is Canada's capital city. Perched on the border between Ontario and Quebec, it combines the best of both cultures - with a few others thrown in for good measure. Ottawa charms you with its natural beauty, graceful architecture, fine museums and simple pleasures. It blends urban sophistication, natural beauty and joie de vivre. Year round, it's a destination like no other.

The gothic Parliament Buildings, set on a bluff high above the Ottawa River, dominate the skyline. Three Gothic stone buildings roofed with green copper form Canada's seat of government. The centre block is crowned by the 92 m Peace tower with a carillon of 53 bells. A white light burns on top of the tower when Parliament is in session, and an eternal flame burns in front of the buildings as a symbol of Canada's 100 years of nationhood. For one thing, it's the highest point for miles and the view from behind Parliament House is excellent.

 

 

Ottawa Tourism