The city of Kingston is located midway between Toronto and Montreal on the eastern shores of Lake Ontario where it flows out to the St. Lawrence River – making it an important military location in early settlement days.
This popular tourist destination is home to more than 200 restaurants, making it the city with the most restaurants per capita in Canada.
Filled with historic limestone buildings, Kingston was the first capital of Canada and home to its first Prime Minister John A. MacDonald.
The city is also home to historic Fort Henry museum, a 19th century British military fortress offering guided tours, scenic views, military band performances and marching demonstrations.
An enjoyable boat cruise of the 1,000 islands that dot the St. Lawrence River for miles is also a popular attraction.
Many more discoveries await visitors in Kingston, including the vast campus of Queen’s University and the Royal Military College, among others. To learn more about the area, visit www.kingstoncanada.com.