It was January - and very cold. I would love to come back when I could walk around and enjoy the feel of the city more. The history here is pretty amazing - but it was sad that virtually all the tourist attractions were closed due to the time of year.
There is always something going on at Kingstons Waterfront. Its walking distance to great restaurants and shops, and K Rock Centre, downtown, city hall. A must see if you visit Kingston.
I still remember the first time I came to Kingston, Ontario and thought now this is a beautiful place to live one day! ... and here I am almost 15 years later. Still my favorite place to go all year round is downtown by the waterfront, but especially in the summer! There is ALWAYS something going on, entertainment, food, and especially music!
Kingston has a great park like waterfront, but unfortunately the beach is rock and not family friendly. There is also a nice stretch of pubs and a couple of functional boat docks for boaters wanting to visit for the day.
could walk every where you needed to go easy walks to multiple stores, pubs, restaurants. Took the free Wolfe Island Ferry ride at night to see the lights and enjoy the lake
A lovely town with a lot to see, unfortunately we were too late to go on one of the 1000 island tours but enjoyed the waterfront.
Be sure to visit the Great Lakes Maritime Museum, and walk through the beautiful architecture of the city.
The waterfront is much smaller than I realised but not sure we walked the entire length. What we saw was lovely. Many geese and ducks, as well as a muskrat. (Probably others won't like this but as we've never seen one, it was a novelty for us). An old train and the tourist information who are incredible helpful!
Lots of things to see along the waterfront, in the winter you can even ice fish right by the hotels if it suits you!
Kingston's harbour is home to great sailing, windsurfing, pleasure boating and free ferry rides to Wolfe Island. Walk along the shore from a lovely park at Queen's University, head easterly and pass between stately homes and Sir John A MacDonald's statue. At water's edge pass by hotels and condominiums. End your walking journey with a meal at one of the many downtown delights or time it well and take the Wolfe Island ferry and see the City and Fort Henry to the west and north at sunset.