What to do in Kingston

By the KMFRC staff

We live in an amazing city that combines a small town atmosphere with big city amenities. Whether you’re a foodie, love live theatre, or just want to breathe in some culture, it’s all here. The mixture of heritage and innovation makes it easy to find something for everyone.

When the KMFRC staff were asked what they like to do in Kingston, food was at the top of the list, but there’s lots more too. Check it out:

Alice

  • Get an ice cream at Mia Gelato on Ontario Street and then have a walk in the marina
  • Enjoy free yoga classes every Sunday morning (9:30 to 10:30) on the waterfront at Battery Park

Megan

  • We like to EAT! 🙂 Kingston has the highest number of restaurants per capita of any city in Canada, so you will never run out of food to try.
  • We also really enjoy all of the parenting support that exists here – play groups, educational groups, support groups—there’s even a hiking group for parents and kids!  You never run out of fun (free) activities to connect with others and entertain your kids.

Heather

  • EAT! There are so many amazing restaurants in Kingston. Plus we have a ton of festivals that showcase food: poutine fest, rib fest, food trucks, you name it, you can eat it here.
  • Also – ArtFest that happens on the Canada Day long weekend is a great, free activity for the whole family.

Marnie

My family’s two favourite things to do in Kingston are food related;

  • Get Mio Gelato and then sit at the waterfront or Market Square, and on Thursday in the summer there is music to listen to
  • Take a picnic to Kingston Mills and watch the boats go through the locks

Martha

  • Drive-in movies at Kingston Family Fun World
  • Hikes at our many beautiful conservation areas and trails! –Rock Dunder, Lemoine point, Frontenac Provincial Park, Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area, Parrots Bay, K&P trail, and Gould Lake
  • Visiting the many dog parks with my pup! MacLean Trail Park (Hwy 15), Meadowbrook Park, Memorial Centre, Grass Creek Park, Rotary Park
  • Silver Wok Chinese Food Restaurant- Best locally owned authentic and Canadian Chinese food in Kingston!

Louisane

Karen

Ride the ferry to Wolfe Island, walk to the store and get ice cream, then ride back. The kids loved it when they were little

Terry

  • Last year I liked dancing Salsa and Bachata at the Gazebo on King Street. I don’t dance anymore, but dancing at the Gazebo still happens.
  • Walking down Princess Street after the stores have closed at 5:00 (any day of the week. LOL) and window shop in all the cool shops.