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Whether you choose to enjoy Kingston’s culinary delights or venture out to explore the city’s natural and historic assets, the Limestone City shines in the summer.
Reconnect with your Kingston favourites or experience something new in your own backyard.
Kingston beaches
A cool dip in the lake, watersports, family picnics, or just sit back and bask in the sun – Kingston is home to a number of beaches.
A guide to breweries
Home to nine breweries and a history dating back to 1790, the city’s beer scene offers hand-crafted ales, lagers, porters, and pilsners.
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Top hiking spots
Enjoy the sunshine and fresh air by spending time outdoors on the amazing hiking trails and conservation areas in and around the city.
Kingston patios
Summer is patio season. Escape to a lakeside patio, sip an iced latte on a cozy sidewalk café, or tuck into a courtyard to dine under the stars.
Things to See + Do
County Sips Wine Tours
Book a wine tasting tour in the amazing Prince Edward County! Tours begin at 9AM from Kingston; where you will depart for a scenic trip across the Glenora Ferry into PEC to awesome selected wineries.
Ahoy Rentals
Waterfront location with canoe, kayak, paddleboard, and bike rentals. Explore Kingston aboard a skippered sailing charter. New for 2021: e-bikes!
Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises
Resuming June 30, discover history and heritage along Kingston’s spectacular waterfront on a 1-hour Discovery Cruise. Or, take in the Sunset aboard the Island Queen on a 1.5h Sunset Cruise.
Fort Henry
A National Historic and Unesco World Heritage Site. Enjoy a self-guided tour of the fort with rifle firing, music, and artillery demonstrations.
The Haunted Walk of Kingston
Experience a premium small-group “Bubble Tour” version of the Original Haunted Walk of Kingston and the Ghosts of Fort Henry.
Improbable Escapes
Challenge your investigative skills with an outdoor adventure in downtown Kingston. Follow the clues to uncover a mind-teasing mystery.
Kingston Pen Tours
Step inside the walls of Canada’s oldest penitentiary and explore the outdoor living and working areas, some dating back to the 1830s.
The PumpHouse
Delve into the amazing history of Ontario Street, a space that helped define and form Kingston as a city, with an outdoor guided tour.
Golf Courses
With legendary tee views to rolling greens and unique designs, golf courses in Kingston roll out an impressive experience for beginners to advanced golfers.
Arthur Milnes Walking Tour
Embark on a 1-hour walking tour with local legend, Arthur Milnes, and begin your journey into a world of Canadian Prime Ministers, US Presidents, Indigenous leaders, Governors General, mediums, spirits and the Queen, herself.
Kingston Trolley Tours
Explore Kingston on a guided, 1-hour Trolley Tour through downtown covering our historic old town and downtown shopping district. Or hear stories from Kingston’s mysterious and paranormal past, some dating back 200 years, on the Ghost and Mystery Trolley Tour.
Good Time Tour Co.
Good Time Tour Co. is a full service transportation service specializing in curated food and beverage tours of beautiful Prince Edward County. Created by friends, for friends. Not only do we provide a smooth ride – our complete packages offer something for everyone.
Museum of Health Care: Outdoor Walking Tour
Walk in the footsteps of some of Kingston’s earliest residents and arrivals as they engage in a quest for health care in the Limestone City. The story of establishment of one of Canada’s oldest public hospitals, Kingston General Hospital, is one full of success and sacrifice, triumph and tragedy.Packages
See + Do
Delta Waterfront Hotel, Cycling Package
1-night stay in waterfront room, bike storage, $30 credit to AquaTerra, granola bars, fruit, water bottle, map of cycling routes.
Delta Waterfront Hotel, Delta Golf Package
1 night, 2 rounds at Loyalist Golf & Country Club, includes overnight accommodations in waterfront room and 2 rounds of golf + the cart.
Green Acres Inn, 2 Night Golf Package
Enjoy a stay with Green Acres Inn. Includes Mackinnon Brothers Brewery tasting pack upon arrival, $10 gift certificate for Mio Gelato, green fees and contact information and more Holiday Inn Express Kingston West, The Limestone City Classic
2 nights ,3 rounds at Loyalist Golf and Country Club and Smugglers Glen Golf Club, Spearhead Brewery for a beer tasting. Double occupancy, includes golf and accommodations.
Holiday Inn Waterfront, Kingston Cultural Experience
1-night stay with $20 credit to Martello Alley Shop and $25 credit for onsite Wharf & Feather restaurant or hotel marketplace.
Residence Inn, Explore Our City on Wheels
1-night stay with $20 voucher to Mackinnon Brothers Brewing, 2 Cliff Bars, 2 bottles of water, secure bike storage.
Delta Hotel, Kingston Penitentiary Tours
Enjoy a stay on the waterfront in Downtown Kingston + 2 tickets to the Kingston Penitentiary Tours.
Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront, Kingston Penitentiary Tours
Enjoy your stay in our newly renovated guestrooms, designed with serenity & function in mind. Package includes 2 tickets to Kingston Pen Tours.
Courtyard Marriott, Kingston Penitentiary Tours
Enjoy an overnight stay with accommodations and breakfast for 2, and 2 tickets to the Kingston Pen tour.
Holiday Inn Express Central, Kingston Penitentiary Tours
Enjoy a stay at the Holiday Inn Express Central + 2 tickets to the Kingston Penitentiary Tours.
Quality Inn & Conference Central, Kingston Penitentiary Tours
Enjoy a stay at the Quality Inn & Conference Central + 2 tickets to the Kingston Penitentiary Tours.
Comfort Inn & Suites Central, Kingston Penitentiary Tours
Enjoy a stay at the Comfort Inn & Suites Central + 2 tickets to the Kingston Penitentiary Tours.Eat + Drink
Green Acres Inn, County Sips Wine Adventures
Stay with Green Acres Inn for two nights and discover Prince Edward County wines with Sommelier and Host Ian Nicholls.
Delta Hotel , County Sips Wine Adventures
Stay at Delta Hotel and discover the wineries of Prince Edward County on a wine adventure with County Sips, hosted by Sommelier, Ian Nicholls.
Holiday Inn Express Kingston West, Prince Edward County Wine Tour
Stay at Holiday Express Kingston West and enjoy a full wine tasting tour with County Sips at select wineries in Prince Edward County.
Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront, Wine Tasting Tour Package
Stay at the Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront and enjoy a full wine tasting tour with County Sips at select wineries in Prince Edward County. Quality Inn & Suites Kingston, Prince Edward County Wine Tour
Stay at Quality Inn & Suites Kingston and enjoy a full wine tasting tour with County Sips at select wineries in Prince Edward County.
Green Acres Inn, Explore South Eastern Ontario
5-night staycation package with gift cards to Days on Front, Black Dog Hospitality Group, Mio Gelato, and Pan Chancho.
Holiday Inn Express Kingston West, Great Tastes for Great Moments
1-night stay and 2 complimentary vouchers for a local flight tasting at Spearhead Brewery.
Holiday Inn Express Kingston West, Adventure on the Waves
Get out on beautiful Lake Ontario, enjoy some sun, and relax in your spacious room, includes free hot complimentary breakfast, WIFI, and parking. Holiday Inn Waterfront, Kingston Cultural Experience
1-night stay with $20 credit to Martello Alley Shop and $25 credit for onsite Wharf & Feather restaurant or hotel marketplace.
Green Acres Inn, Beer Lover Holiday
Includes accommodation and an in-room beer tasting of 3 local beers with paired nibbles and tasting notes.Rest + Relax
The Rosemount Inn, A Wellness Getaway
3-day, 2-night stay includes early check-in, welcome drink, and in-room couples massage by the experts at Cher-Mère.
The Secret Garden Inn, A Secret Getaway
1-night stay for 2 in uniquely decorated luxury rooms, includes the use of the rest of the house and beautiful grounds.
