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Kingston is a city in Ontario, Canada, on the northeastern end of Lake Ontario. It is at the beginning of the St. Lawrence River and at the mouth of the Cataraqui River, the south end of the Rideau Canal. Kingston is near the Thousand Islands, a tourist region to the east, and the Prince Edward County tourist region to the west.
Kingston, Ontario is – by car – located about 2.5 hours east of Toronto, 2 hours south of Ottawa, and 3 hours west of Montreal. Right on Lake Ontario, this historic waterfront city is right between these bigger centres.
Home to Ontario’s oldest public market and Canada’s hippest live music scene, Kingston is a walkable city, where hidden alleyways contain antique markets and restaurant patios. There is so much to do and many places to visit in Kingston. From walks and tours to boating and diving to hiking and sightseeing. Kingston has something for everyone.
Kingston boasts four Rembrandt paintings, two film festivals, and one vibrant downtown shopping scene. Home to Ontario’s oldest public market and Canada’s hippest live music scene, Kingston is a walkable city, where hidden alleyways contain antique markets and restaurant patios.
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Where is Kingston? Kingston is situated at the convergence of Lake Ontario, the St. Lawrence River and the Rideau Canal. The city sits between Ottawa and Toronto with the nearest border crossing being the Thousand Islands Bridge. Border services are also available at the Kingston Marina.
Explore the City of Kingston's rich history and culture, our numerous parks and facilities, and view upcoming events and festivals.
Kingston, city, seat (1792) of Frontenac county, southeastern Ontario, Canada, on the north shore of Lake Ontario, at the point where it joins the St. Lawrence River, 135 miles (220 km) northeast of Toronto.
Kingston is a city of 133,000 people (2021) in Eastern Ontario. It is on the north shore of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence, halfway between Montréal and Toronto. Kingston is the home of two universities (Queen's University and Royal Military College) and one community college (St. Lawrence College). Along with tourism, these educational ...
Kingston, Ontario, incorporated as a city 1846, population 132,485 (2021 census), 123,798 (2016 census). Kingston was first settled in 1783, incorporated as a town in 1838 and as a city in 1846. It is located approximately 175 km southwest of Ottawa, 290 km west of Montreal and 260 km east of Toronto.