Hotels in Kingston, Ontario
Set on the shores of Lake Ontario, downtown Kingston is a historic gem filled with 19th-century heritage buildings crafted from local beige limestone, including the stunning Kingston City Hall, giving it the nickname "Limestone City".
The city is positioned at the meeting of the St. Lawrence River and the Rideau Canal (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), making it the ultimate gateway to the Thousand Islands where sunset dinner cruises offer unique tours to explore the decommissioned cells of Kingston Penitentiary, or the chance to witness the 19th-century military drills at Fort Henry.
Summers bring waterfront activities with Confederation Basin Marina serving as a central hub for boaters and visitors alike. When winter arrives, Springer Market Square outside city hall, transforms into a fairy-tale skating rink, while the nearby Frontenac Provincial Park offers peaceful trails for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing through a section of the Canadian Shield.
Visitors can experience the city’s deep Indigenous representation through the Katarokwi Indigenous Art & Food Market or by visiting the Manidoo Ogitigan (Spirit Garden) at Lake Ontario Park, which honors the Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples.
