You have been living in Kingston for a little while, now it’s time to get acquainted with your new city! To learn more about Kingston, keep reading and you will find out how you can connect with this wonderful city and hopefully make Kingston feel like home.
A good place to start is the Visit Kingston website. Become a tourist in your new town. Kingston has many unique attractions that enhance its charm and sees millions of tourists each year. To find out what is happening visit the City of Kingston website’s Events page. If you are interested in experiencing the diverse cuisines that Kingston restaurants have to offer, check out the Eat + Drink page. Get the authentic tourist experience by checking out the See + Do page to discover what attractions Kingston has to offer.
To find excellent resources and information about Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Kingston, connect with the Canadian Forces Moral and Welfare Services website. Make sure to select Kingston as your community, so you receive the most accurate information. On this website, you can access information about support services, sports, fitness, finances, insurance, discounts, and shopping.
Now it’s time to utilize Facebook to connect with helpful community resources.
- Connect with the Kingston Military Family Resource Centre on Facebook. Here you will learn about upcoming events, resources, and supports available to the CFB Kingston community.
- The official CFB Kingston Facebook page is updated to reflect activity happening on the Base and keep the local community updated.
- Another beneficial resource is the CFB Kingston Personnel Support Program Facebook page. Find information about upcoming events at the base gym, Garrison Lanes, and other community connections.
If you are interested in social-support groups on Facebook, a quick search on Facebook will yield many pages specific to CFB Kingston. These groups are a great place to ask questions, learn about upcoming events, and make connections with other Kingston CAF families.
Frequent relocations can be challenging, and trying to make the best out of a hard situation is not always easy. The positive side of relocation is that it opens doors for adventure and making new connections. Hopefully the resources shared in this article help you and your family take the next step in making Kingston feel a bit more like home.
Written by Alexa Waycik, KMFRC Military Family Navigator