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Pottery. Prints. Art galleries. Local makers. Discover local art in Kingston.

Art in Kingston: Martello Alley

Kingston is an artistic city. Read on to find your next stop to shop for local art in Kingston, plus upcoming events and exhibits.

Pottery

Black Dog Pottery

Black Dog Pottery

58 Queen St.

Open: Mon.–Fri., 10 am–5 pm

Take a walk over to Queen Street to shop for handmade porcelain and stoneware pottery by local artist and owner Marc Lemieux at Black Dog Pottery. He has been making pottery in downtown Kingston for 25 years. You’ll find a variety of kitchenware items, art pieces to display, and more. If you see a cute black dog while you’re there, that’s Pepper, the black dog that gives Black Dog Pottery its name.

A Girl And Her Puppy pottery classes

A Girl And Her Puppy Pottery Studio

1786 Bath Rd. Unit 8

Open: Tues.–Fri., noon–6 pm

Looking to take part in some pottery classes? Take part in a two-hour hand building and throwing classes, two-hour children pottery classes (for ages 7–12), or other classes and bring home a piece of art. Only interested in shopping? Here, you’ll find everything from garden and home items that elevate your space to jewelry and pet products you and your furry friend will fall in love with, all crafted right in their Kingston studio.

Art galleries

Gallery Raymond

Gallery Raymond

334 Princess St.

Open: Mon.–Fri., 9:30 am–5:30 pm & Sat.,10 am–5 pm

For decades, Gallery Raymond has been the spot to go for framing services, purchasing or renting local art, and art exhibitions. The gallery boasts a large commercial gallery representing local artists and a selection of over 400 works of art. Next time you visit downtown Kingston, stop in and find a unique art piece, or attend their next art exhibition to see a new artist’s work and meet the artist. Follow them on Facebook to stay updated on upcoming exhibitions.

Martello Alley

Martello Alley

203 B Wellington St.

Open: Daily, 10 am–5 pm

One of Kingston’s hidden gems, Martello Alley is an art gallery-themed historic alley in downtown Kingston. As you make your way through this unique gallery, you will find work by more than 20 local artists, including paintings, postcards, pottery, jewelry, and more. While you’re browsing in the alley, take a look at the ground. Notice anything? The ground is covered in brick, but not real bricks: each brick was painted on by the owner, David Dossett.

And, if you didn’t find a piece that spoke to you, head over to their newest location, Martello on Brock (66 Brock St.), to find more local artwork (only a three-minute walk from Martello Alley).

Other art finds

General Brock's Commissary

General Brock’s Commissary

55 Brock St.

Open: Tues.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm & Sun., noon–4 pm

Find items inspired by history and heritage at General Brock’s Commissary. The shop showcases and sources local products in Ontario, including products by Oscardo Canadian Indigenous Art Gifts. From fashion and travel accessories to home and kitchen items, you’ll find creative art to wear and display. In-store you’ll also find their War of 1812 gallery. Be sure to ask about these pieces while you’re shopping to get a mini art gallery tour.

When the weather is warmer, you might even find local artist Joanne Gervais working on a new creation outside the store.

Something Else Records

Something Else Records

207A Wellington St.

Open: Mon.–Sat., 11 am–6 pm & Sun. noon–4 pm

At Something Else Records, in addition to a wide selection of music, you’ll also find posters, prints, and hand-painted cards created by local artists. Check them out in-store and online.

Makers

The VIC makers section

209 Ontario St.

Open: Sun.–Wed., 10 am–5 pm & Thurs.–Sat., 10 am–6 pm

Make sure to check out the makers’ section at the Visitor Information Centre. They feature a variety of local makers in their shop. Stay tuned for new makers being featured at the VIC by following Visit Kingston on Facebook and Instagram.

Bonus: upcoming art events

Find more local art at these upcoming events:

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Get a taste of Kingston: local food and drink experiences

From discovering new flavours at upcoming festivals to enjoying local dishes on a guided tour, Kingston’s food scene offers delicious experiences.

Festivals and markets

I Heart Beer and Taco Festival

I❤︎Beer & Taco Festival

Slush Puppie Place

May 3

The I❤︎Beer & Taco Festival returns to Kingston for its second year. Gather with friends to celebrate with craft beer, dancing, games, and tacos. This year, discover 16 brewers from across Ontario offering beers, ciders, and spirits. Visit the Slush Puppie Place website to get tickets.

Great Canadian Cheese Fest

Great Canadian Cheese Fest

Fort Henry

May 24 & 25

This spring, Kingston welcomes the best of Canada’s cheese producers to Fort Henry Hill. Featuring over 100 dairy and cheese producers, local growers, makers and more, this two-day festival gives guests the chance to sample their way across Canada, discover new favourites, and meet the people behind the food. Visit the Great Canadian Cheese Fest website for details and tickets.

YGK Craft Beer Fest

YGK Craft Beer Fest

Fort Henry

June 14

Kick off the summer in Kingston at YGK Craft Beer Fest, the city’s annual celebration of live music, local food, and delicious brews. Take in the scenic waterfront and downtown skyline from Fort Henry Hill while sipping on locally made drinks, including beers, ciders, and non-alcoholic beverages, and enjoy a stellar musical lineup. Keep an eye on the Fort Henry website for updates, tickets, and vendors.

Ribfest & Craft Beer Show

Ribfest & Craft Beer Show

Memorial Centre

September 5–7

The air around the Memorial Centre will be rich with the smell of barbeque in early September when the Ribfest & Craft Beer Show arrives in town. Returning for its twelfth year, this festival is the best spot to enjoy mouth-watering barbequed ribs and chicken, paired with Ontario craft beers, ciders, and more. Grab some grub and a nice spot in the sun, and make sure to stick around for live entertainment and activities for kids. Learn more on their website.

Poutine Feast

Poutine Feast

Memorial Centre

September 18–21

An annual tradition returns in September as vendors from all over set up at the grounds of the Memorial Centre to serve an iconic Canadian dish – poutine! Poutine Feast brings together a variety of vendors offering their takes on poutine, featuring the magical combination of French fries, gravy, and cheese curds. This culinary celebration also offers games, competitions, and activities for both kids and adults.

Memorial Centre Farmers' Market

Memorial Centre Farmers’ Market

Memorial Centre

Sundays

Find delicious, local food and a friendly, community atmosphere at the Memorial Centre Farmers’ Market. This Sunday market brings together local makers, producers, and artisans offering a wide range of fresh produce, hot meals, and tasty treats. In the warmer months, the market is hosted in the park in front of the Memorial Centre, where vendors set up tables under shady trees, musicians perform for shoppers and picnickers, and you might even catch some morning yoga! The market runs from 9 am to 1 pm November to April and 9 am to 2 pm from May to October. Take a look at the Memorial Centre Farmers’ Market website to see who will be there next Sunday.

There will be a special Easter evening market on Thursday, April 17 from 4 to 8 pm. There will be no regular market on Sunday, April 20 (Easter Sunday).

Tastings

Bobbi Pecorino’s Sunday afternoon wine tastings

Bobbi Pecorino’s Sunday afternoon wine tastings

326 King St. E.

Sundays

Whether you fancy yourself a casual wine drinker or an amateur sommelier, a visit to Bobbi Pecorino’s Italian Wine Bar on a Sunday afternoon offers an experience for the senses. Each tasting consists of four wines plus pairings from their food menu as well as an educational exploration of the lands and cultures behind each wine. Find more details on their website, and check out our feature on Bobbi Pecorino’s for a look behind the glass.

CHA CHA TEA tastings

CHA CHA TEA tastings

506 Days Rd.

Various dates

Join a workshop at Cha Cha Tea and learn about tea flavours with owner Kaoru, a certified tea sommelier. Upcoming workshops include “Cheese and tea pairing” on April 6 and the Mystery Book Club tea tasting workshop on April 27 and May 25. Book tickets and stay tuned for more upcoming workshops on their website.

Guided tours

walking wine tour

City Sips: A walking wine tour in Kingston

Tuesdays–Sundays

Sip your way through historic locales in downtown Kingston on a leisurely wine tour with sommelier Ian Nicholls. Whether you’re new to the region or have lived here your whole life, this walking tour gives you a thorough introduction to wines from all across the world, hosted at charming restaurants, bars, and shops in downtown Kingston. Each day of the week features a different tour of four spots, so you can experience something new each time. Check out the list of stops and book your spot on the County Sips website.

Sunset Sail

Picnic and Sail with Ahoy Rentals

21 Ontario St.

Weekends, May 17– October 12

For a different take on seafaring dining, a sail and picnic charter from Ahoy Rentals offers groups from two to five a weekend voyage and lunch aboard a sailboat. Board the Pommie Bee, a 26-foot sailing sloop and take in the views of Kingston’s picturesque waterfront while enjoying a delicious lunch from Pan Chancho, including a platter of cheese, fruit, and spreads, an entrée of your choice, and assorted desserts. Visit the Ahoy Rentals website for more details and to book your spot.

Fine Balance Brewing Company

Brewery tours at Fine Balance Brewing

677 Innovation Dr.

By appointment

Get the inside look at beer-making with a visit to Fine Balance Brewing Company in Kingston’s east end. Groups of up to four can take a guided tour through the on-site brewhouse and learn about their process for crafting beer. This 15-minute tour comes full circle with a visit to their taproom for a tasting. Check out their website for details and to book your visit.

Kingston Food Tour

Kingston Food Tours

Start at the Visitor Information Centre

Wednesdays–Sundays

There’s no better way to get acquainted with Kingston’s famous food scene than to join a delicious Kingston Food Tour. Offered Wednesdays through Sundays, the Classic Kingston tour takes you on a stroll through the limestone streets of downtown and into restaurants and shops, tasting hand-picked dishes and learning local history along the way. For a different flavour, check out the Tapas Tour on Fridays and Saturdays, in which small plates are paired with alcoholic (or non-alcoholic) beverages. Read our feature on Kingston Food Tours to get the inside scoop.

Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises: Sunset Dinner Cruise

Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises: dining cruises

Depart from Crawford Wharf

Daily; April 18–fall

If you enjoy a good view while you eat, Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises brunch, lunch, and sunset dinner cruises are a must-try. Take in stunning views of the 1000 Islands aboard the Island Queen while enjoying a three-course plated lunch or brunch or take to the river aboard the glass-topped Island Star for a sunset dinner cruise. On top of unbeatable vistas, all cruises include live music and a full-service bar. Read our story to check out what it’s like to dine on board. Check out the Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises website for details and bookings.

Bonus:

Brunch at Academy Food + Drink

285 King St.

Try featured items from Academy’s new spring menu while listening to a three-piece jazz band at the Easter Brunch on April 20, enjoy breakfast for dinner with specialty cocktails at Sunset Brunch on May 3 & 31, or treat your mom to Mother’s Day Brunch on May 11. More details will be available soon. Follow their Instagram or Facebook to stay updated on these upcoming events.

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Sandy Han: a champion for cheerleading

Sandy Han has coached cheerleading in Kingston since she was a Queen’s University student. More than three decades later, she continues to champion the sport for local young athletes.

The science teacher at Regiopolis-Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School is one of a kind: she’s the only high school cheer coach in the area.

Long-time Kingston area cheerleading coach. Ian MacAlpine photo

“I retired in 2021 [from cheer coaching] but I’m back now, because we lost our cheer program at Regi last year. The way it was running, it couldn’t sustain itself. I didn’t want to see it die completely, so I said, ‘I’m going give it one year out of retirement and rebuild it, make it what it used to look like when I was coaching here 20 years ago.”

From St. Thomas to Team Canada

Han moved to Kingston in 1994 from St. Thomas, Ontario, to attend teacher’s college.

“I coached Queen’s University and Holy Cross Secondary School and then started Kingston Elite (cheerleading) in 2006,” she says.

While she sold Kingston Elite in 2022 to a former cheer athlete, Han still coaches at the club.

Han has made a name for herself as a cheer coach nationally. In 2013, she was named coach of the year by Cheer Evolution, a national organization for competitive cheerleading. Han went on to lead Team Canada from 2014 until 2022.

The start of a lifelong passion

Han discovered cheerleading in high school, and the sport helped her gain confidence.

“I was a kid who had no self-esteem, and I was just scared of everybody and everything. It wasn’t until I made the cheer team that I started developing self-confidence. I got so much benefit from it and the friendships I made, and then the athleticism developed.”

It was just natural for Han to pass on her love of the sport after her days of competing came to a close.

“I felt the need to share that that sense of joy, that sense of community with as many kids as I could possibly teach it to,” she says.

Sandy Han chats with members of the Regiopolis-Notre Dame cheerleading team. Ian MacAlpine photo

“The first time I ever coached was in Grade 11 at my high school in St. Thomas. And then when I came to Kingston, I was only supposed to be here for one year.”

Han ended up coaching Queen’s for 18 years while teaching high school, first at Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School and now at Regi, where she has 21 participants.

Building opportunities for a new generation

Now in the last few years of her teaching career, Han is trying to rebuild the sport at the grassroots level, since competitive cheer isn’t as popular as it once was.

“It can be a full-contact sport,” Han says, referring to the injuries that athletes sustained from performing the jumps, tumbles, and flips. “That’s the reason why a lot of schools around the provinces aren’t supporting it anymore.”

So she is building back the sport with a new format, called “Game Day.”

“This routine isn’t meant to be so acrobatic,” she says. “It’s more supposed to be more like school spirit at a football game. It’s mostly tumbling now, crowd interaction and cheering, like actual cheerleading. So, it’s going back to its roots.

Sandy Han, front row, third from left, with fellow coaches and the Regiopolis-Notre Dame cheerleading team. Ian MacAlpine photo

“It morphed into a competitive sport with a lot of acrobatics, and that still, of course, exists. But in Ontario, we’re actually trying to do grassroots OFSSA (provincial high school championship) cheerleading.” Regiopolis Notre-Dame will host the OFSSA cheerleading regionals on March 31.

Han has another goal for the future of cheer. “We want to try to do is make high school cheerleading more accessible, much cheaper,” she says. “Clubs are quite expensive because they travel so much. We want to make it so that any kid who wants to learn how to do this can afford to be able to do school cheer.”

It’s also important for Han to promote self-esteem and confidence with her students. And it shows.

“She is my biggest inspiration for what I want to be like when I’m older,” says first-year cheerleading member Juliana Barsoum, 16.

“She’s very organized and knows exactly how she wants us to be positioned and knows what we’re supposed to do and exactly what it’s supposed to look like in the end,” Barsoum continues. “She’s encouraging, she makes sure that we’re included, and she sets boundaries but in a good way. Everyone has to participate; everyone has to be treated equally.

“She just knows how to bring us together.”

Barsoum says that it’s telling that the connections Han has made with her students are so long-lasting.

“A lot of her former students want to come coach us now. I think that says enough about her character and how she has an imprint on people.”

Han loves seeing how her students find new skills through cheerleading, just as she did in high school, from social skills to resiliency.

“It helps you understand how to push yourself past the boundaries of what you think you can do. That just sets you up for life.”

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Can’t-miss locally sourced food in Kingston

Whether you’re looking for local vegetables, sustainably sourced ingredients, or tasty baked goods, it’s easy to eat local in Kingston.

Natasha’s Ukrainian Cuisine

Memorial Centre Farmers’ Market

303 York St

Every Sunday, 9 am to 1 pm

Kingston has plenty of fantastic restaurants to check out, offering flavours from a wide range of culinary traditions. If you want to sample a world of flavours in one stop, you’ll want to make a trip to the Memorial Centre Farmers’ Market. The market brings together local vendors offering farm-fresh produce and spectacular hot dishes. How often can you get Chinese-style steamed buns, authentic Ukrainian perogies, fresh babaghanush, and hot churros, all in one place? And it’s all produced within 100 km. of the market.

Check out their roundup of their diverse list of vendors.

Maple syrup

Kingston Public Market

Springer Market Square

Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 8:30 am to 5 pm

Dating back to 1801, the Kingston Public Market is the oldest and longest running public market in Ontario. Today, it carries on that legacy as the perfect place to load up on farm-fresh produce, preserves, local maple syrup, fresh-cut flowers, and more.

For an in-depth look at this historic market, check out our story on the Visit Kingston website.

A couple eating at Miss Bāo Restaurant + Cocktail Bar

Miss Bāo Restaurant + Cocktail Bar

286 Princess St.

Thursday to Sunday, opening at 5 pm

Miss Bāo serves delicious Asian fusion cuisine shaped by a commitment to sustainability and local ingredients. They leverage seasonal ingredients in their dishes, collaborate with local suppliers, and keep a large portion of the menu composed of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free items. They even grow their own microgreens in the restaurant with their in-house gardening system. It’s hard to get much more local than that!

Check out their menu online to see what delicious dishes are in store today.

Food from Wharf and Feather. One of Kingston's Feast On certified restaurants

Feast On® certified restaurants

Multiple locations

If you’re looking for a spot to get a taste of Ontario, let Feast On® be your guide to restaurants that not only serve delicious food, but have a proven commitment to community and sustainability. Initiated by the Culinary Tourism Alliance, Feast On® certified restaurants have proven that their procurement process for ingredients meets a minimum standard of Ontario-grown or produced items, for both food and beverage.

Did we mention that Kingston has ten businesses that have earned this prestigious certification? Explore the full list on the Feast On® map.

Pasta Genova

234 Wellington St

Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 10 am to 5 pm

Just steps away from Princess Street you will find a local gem that specializes in quality Italian groceries and some of the best bread in the city. Since opening in 1988, Pasta Genova has garnered a reputation for being the premiere spot downtown to grab homemade pasta and sauces, fine cheese, and freshly baked focaccia. Pop by for lunch for one of their delicious sandwiches with provolone cheese, homemade muffuletta, and stacks of cured meats or eggplant on warm focaccia.

Paczki from Baltic DELI

Baltic Deli

506 Days Rd.

Monday – Friday, 11 am to 6 pm, Saturday 11 am to 4 pm

Located in Lasalle Plaza in Kingston’s west end, Baltic Deli specializes in Polish delicacies. As well as a selection of deli meats, sausages, and cheeses, Baltic Deli offers a variety of takeaway sandwich options for lunch. Just make sure to pick up some paczki (jam-filled Polish doughnuts) or one of their other fresh-made desserts while you’re there.

Coffee Way Donut Shop

472 Division St.

Daily, 6 am to 11 pm

We couldn’t leave out this Kingston icon when talking about local eats. Coffee Way has been serving some of the city’s favourite donuts for decades. Pick up a box with freshly baked favourites like apple fritters, Boston creams, crullers, and Canadian maple. For those with a super sweet tooth, check out the special, topped with toffee pieces and a caramel drizzle.

Black Dog Tavern. A restaurant in the Black Dog Hospitality Group

Now serving: Ontarieau sparkling water

Sometimes it’s the small additions that make a big impact. As well as being Feast On® certified, the Black Dog Hospitality Group restaurants have taken their commitment to local ingredients a step further with the addition of Ontarieau Sparkling Water, a sparkling spring water sourced (naturally) from Ontario. Find it at Black Dog Tavern, Dianne’s, and Atomica Kitchen & Cocktails.

Flight Cheese Shop takeout cheese tray

Bonus: eat Canadian

Flight Cheese Shop now offers a “domestic flight,” showcasing Canadian cheese. Take a tour around the country via your taste buds; each container has six types of Canadian cheese, with tasting notes and pairing suggestions.

Some of these places are participating in Kingstonlicious. Make sure to try their special prix fixe menus before the culinary festival wraps up on March 31! See participating restaurants and their menus online.

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Rest, relax & retreat in Kingston

When the chill of winter sets in, find warmth in Kingston. Discover elegant inns and chic hotels, soothing spas, saunas, and food & drink to feed your soul.   

Saunas and spas

Stoked Sauna Co.

225 King St E.

Tucked away in the courtyard of the Frontenac Club, Stoked Sauna Co. offers a perfect environment to relax and rejuvenate with an outdoor sauna, fire pit, and ice bath. After taking a guided sauna experience, enjoy a custom menu of food and drink offering from The Bank Gastropub, including baked brie, kale greens salad, and savoury charcuterie options. Explore packages to combine your Stoke and Chill experience with an overnight stay.

Open: Thurs.–Fri. (6–9 pm), Sat. (11 am–8 pm), Sun. (11 am–6:30 pm)

Massage

Cher-Mère

68 Brock St. and 787 Blackburn Mews

Conveniently located in both downtown Kingston and in the city’s west end, Cher-Mère offers a variety of spa services, including facials, microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, eyebrow and eyelash services, massages, manicures, and pedicures. Want to take the spa home with you? Cher-Mère offers a variety of their own skin and hair products. Check out their website for seasonal, holiday, and weekly/monthly specials.

Open: Mon. (10 am–5 pm) Tues.–Wed. (10am–6 pm), Thurs.–Fri. (10 am–6 pm), Sat. (9 am–5 pm), Sun. (noon–5 pm)

Dolce Bella Spa

8 Cataraqui St.

Based in the beautiful and historic Woolen Mill, Dolce Bella Spa is a luxurious spa and salon for beauty and revitalization on the banks of the Cataraqui River.

Whether you’re looking for professional makeup, hair styling, or skin rejuvenation, Dolce Bella has you covered. Their spa, offering both packages and individual services, including massage therapy, manicures and pedicures, and seaweed wraps. After your relaxing spa experience, enjoy lunch at the River Mill Restaurant (2 Cataraqui St.) to tie it all together.

Open: Mon. (10 am–4 pm), Tues.–Fri. (9 am–7 pm), Sat. (9 am–6 pm)

Glow Spa Kingston

234 Princess St.

Indulge in the ancient tradition of thermotherapy at Glow Spa Kingston. This indoor experience features a large hydrotherapy hot tub, soothing sauna, energizing steam room, and a cold plunge pool. For an additional cost, you can add food and beverage service to your thermotherapy experience. Book for one to three hours. Glow also offers services such as facials and massages.

Open: Mon.–Fri. (9 am–8 pm), Sat.–Sun. (9 am–7 pm)

Friends enjoying Refinery Spa & Social House

The Refinery Spa & Social House

327 King St. E.

Enter The Refinery Spa’s eucalyptus steam room and feel your stress melt away. This 30-minute experience includes private access and towel service. Enjoy it with a friend or go solo. For the ultimate unwind, package it with one (or more) of their services, including facials, pedicures, and body treatments.

Make a reservation on their website.

Open: Various hours; reservations required.

Facial

Symphony Spa & Yoga

295 Brock St.

Symphony Spa & Yoga offers a wide array of wellness services. In addition to their massages, facials, manicures, and pedicures, Symphony boasts a full range of hair treatments and styling options, a full yoga studio, and a smoothie bar featuring juices, wraps, and chia bowls. Make sure to check out their “Me time moments” for special treatments and packages.

Open: Mon.–Wed. (9 am–6 pm), Thur.–Fri. (10 am–7 pm), Sat. (9 am–6 pm), Sun. (10 am–5 pm)

Fitness and wellness

Pedal Works Café and Studios

1412 Princess St.

Pedal Works Café and Studios is led by one of the three Master Spinning instructors in Canada. In addition to their energized spin classes, Pedal Works also offers restorative classes, dedicated to meditation, stillness, and cultivating a deep mind/body connection. Their fully stocked café offers Honduran coffee, herbal teas from local company Kebaonish, and freshly baked goodies.

Open: Mon. (8:30 am–5 pm), Wed. (8:30 am –5 pm), Thurs. (8:30 am–8 pm), Fri. (8:30 am–5 pm), Sat. (8:30 am–1:30 pm), Sun. (8:30 am–1:30 pm)

Xtreme trampolene

Take a yoga class

There are many businesses that offer yoga classes in Kingston (Studio 330, Salti Yoga, Morro Yoga, Samatva Yoga). You can join a group class or bring an instructor to you. During these yoga experiences, you will focus on your breathing technique, improving functionality, connecting your mind, and practising self-awareness.

Open: various hours (see website links for details)

Boiler Room Climbing Gym

Boiler Room Climbing Gym

993 Princess St. (Unit 12)

Enjoy a day of rock climbing at the Boiler Room. During your orientation, you will learn about the different types of climbing you can do at their facility (auto-belays, top rope with off-harness belaying, and lead climbing). Booking is required for lessons.

Open: Mon.–Fri. (10 am–11 pm), Sat.–Sun. (9 am–9 pm)

Relaxing escapes

Kingstonlicious

Kingstonlicious

Various locations

Kingston’s culinary festival returns February 3 through to the end of March, featuring a variety of prix fixe menus to suit every taste and budget at restaurants, cafés, and breweries across the city. Enjoy crafted culinary experiences through the signature events series, which presents exclusive themed dining events with accomplished local and guest chefs.

Explore deliciousness at Kingstonlicious

Secret Garden Inn Afternoon Tea

Afternoon tea at The Secret Garden Inn

73 Sydenham St.

Reminiscent of days gone by, The Secret Garden Inn’s signature afternoon tea experience is a culinary delight. Expect house-made sweet and savoury delicacies, including buttery scones, petit fours, and even a glass of bubbly.

Open: various hours (see website for details)

Little Cataraqui bird feeding area

Little Cataraqui Creek

1641 Perth Rd.

Enjoy hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing at Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area. Connect with nature, yourself, and others while you venture through forests and fields on the trails. The Outdoor Centre offers snowshoe and skiing rental services daily (9 am–4 pm). While you’re there, take a moment to feed some chickadees. Learn about upcoming special events on their website.

Open: Daily

Breakfast in bed

Kingston’s historic inns include the Frontenac Club, The Secret Garden Inn, The Rosemount Inn, Hochelaga Inn, and All Suites Whitney Manor. Each inn captures the history, heritage, and charm of Kingston’s past while offering modern amenities and service. From gourmet breakfasts to pastries baked in-house and fresh-pressed juice, stays at the Frontenac Club, The Secret Garden, The Rosemount Inn, and Hochelaga Inn all include breakfast service. At All Suites Whitney Manor, pick up some fresh local ingredients and craft your own breakfast using the in-suite kitchen.

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Hot drink

Coffee and Company

53 Princess St.

Winter in downtown Kingston provides the perfect atmosphere to cozy up with a book and enjoy a hot drink. Pick out a book from one of the shops downtown like Berry and Peterson Booksellers on King Street or Novel Idea at the corner of Princess and Bagot, and head to Coffee and Company to indulge in their relaxing environment. Pick a spot by their floor-to-ceiling windows and enjoy the street scenes, and don’t forget to check out their selection of treats like scones, muffins, croissants, and squares.

Open: Mon.–Sun. (7 am–6 pm)

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Get your household essentials at these Kingston stores

If you need cleaning supplies, groceries, or other essentials, check out these locally owned stores in Kingston

Art Noise tools

Art Noise

290 Princess St.

In addition to its artist paints made in Kingston, Art Noise carries a selection of tools and hardware, gardening supplies, furniture paint, and home improvement supplies.

1000 Islands Soap Company

1000 Islands Soap Company

339 King St. E

Stock up on bar soap, made on site using shea butter and essential oils. Choose from a variety of scents, including sandalwood and lavender. The shop also has a wide variety of hair care products, moisturizers, bath bombs, and deodorant, all locally made.

Harlowe Green

Harlowe Green

90 Brock St.

This locally owned refillery makes it easy to be green. Bring your empty containers and stock up on laundry detergent, dish soap, and body wash. You can also get made-in-Canada dishwasher tabs, wool dryer balls, toothpaste tablets, and sponges.

Tara Natural Foods

Tara Natural Foods

81 Princess St.

Need milk and bread? Tara carries local dairy and baked products, in addition to fresh produce from local farms and a wide variety of bulk products for baking and cooking.

Sigrid’s Natural Foods

Sigrid’s Natural Foods

506 Days Rd.

As well as a full selection of grocery products, Sigrid’s carries nutritional supplements and personal care and household cleaning products.

Cooke’s Essentials for the Kitchen

57 Brock St.

Stock up on kitchen tools, food storage, and cleaning products at this local store.

Atkinson’s Home Hardware Building Centre

731 Development Dr.

Locally owned, this west end store has a variety of home renovation, garden, and household goods.

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Athletes of Kingston: Victor Mendes and his Kingston soccer legacy

Victor Mendes

Victor Mendes has been a leader in soccer for over three decades.

The 54-year-old Portugal-born and Kingston-raised soccer player and coach has made significant contributions to Kingston’s soccer landscape since he put on his first pair of cleats at the age of seven.

Victor Mendes on a field

Discovering a passion for soccer

“For my family, soccer came first,” Mendes says on the support he received from his parents Jose and Laura.

While at Regiopolis-Notre Dame High School, he was named the boys senior soccer team’s most valuable player. He also played football and basketball in high school, but soccer was his true passion.

Mendes had some offers to play college soccer in the U.S. but decided to stay home and play for St. Lawrence College. There, he was named first-team all-star and most valuable player twice; he was the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association’s leading scorer on two occasions. Nationally, Mendes led the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association in scoring in 1992: the next year, he was tied for the national scoring lead.

Looking to the next generation

When his professional soccer career didn’t work out, Mendes knew what his next step would be. “I launched into an early career in coaching.”

Victor Mendes on a field in a game
Varsity sports teams of the Royal Military College of Canada participate in practices on August 29th, 2024. Photos by: Corporal Brandon J. Liddy. / Les équipes sportives du Collège militaire royal du Canada s’entraînent le 29 août 2024. Photos par : Caporal Brandon J. Liddy

In 1999, Mendes was named assistant coach of the Royal Military College Paladins women’s soccer team but soon moved to the men’s team. He took over the head coaching duties in 2003.

Over his 21 seasons at RMC, the wins were rare, but his players received life lessons that have led them to rewarding military careers. “We’re not here to win national championships, we’re here to attract the best leaders in the country,” Mendes says. “I have members of Special Forces who have played for me and people now working for the United Nations. The pride comes from what they do after they’re here and how they represent the college.”

Between 2004 and 2018, Mendes served as a video analyst with the Canadian Men’s National Soccer team. His analytical support has also helped teams from the National Soccer League and European teams.

From Canada to Italy and back

In 2022, Mendes was invited to be an unofficial adviser to legendary coach José Mourinho of Italy’s AS Roma. Mendes met Mourinho, also Portuguese, through Mendes’ friend and Roma assistant coach Nuno Santos.

“You come from a small city but there’s a recognition from people at a high level giving you credit and bringing you onto their staff,” says Mendes. “It’s like you are working at a fast-food restaurant and somebody asks you to work at a four-star restaurant for a month.”

Mendes has brought national team players to Kingston to give clinics for local players, promoted community outreach programs through the RMC soccer camp, and hosted coaches’ events at RMC.

Victor Mendes in a group of athletes

For all his contributions to soccer in Kingston, Victor Mendes will be inducted into the Kingston & District Sports Hall of Fame this May. The honour means a great deal to Mendes.

“These are my roots; this is where I wanted to make soccer better. For me coming from an immigrant family, my dad was in the construction business for 47 years and he put up drywall in thousands of homes. He came with nothing; this was kind of like my launching pad to make sure we gave back to the community and the country that we came to and that was so good to us.”

Giving back to the community

Mendes’ love for local soccer continues with a new project. With partners Nick and Lori Cozman, he has been working for the last 17 months to arrange construction of a state-of-the-art indoor multi-purpose indoor turf facility at John Machin Soccer Park in Kingston’s east end.

The $20-million building will be privately funded, Mendes says, and will feature a high-performance centre, sports science area, a banquet hall for 325 people and a full-size indoor soccer field, among other amenities.

“This is how I’m giving back to the city because, to be honest, there’s nothing here, there’s no development of soccer because there’s no facility.”

The indoor facility, complementing the 10 outdoor soccer fields of varying sizes at Machin Park, will fill a big gap in the sport community. A number of Kingston sport organizations currently travel to Belleville to access indoor turf. The east end facility will be bookable year-round by sport organizations, providing safe training space, whatever the weather.

“This is a passion project for us and it’s my way of leaving a stamp on Kingston for the rest of my life,” Mendes says. “We hope to be kicking a soccer ball in October of 2026.”

“I love the city. Do I want to see soccer at the highest level here? One hundred percent. We need facilities and this is why it’s so important that I put my stamp on it. This will be my legacy that I’ve been looking for.”

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25 things to do in Kingston this April

1000 Islands Cruises

Spring is in the air and that means the return of Kingston favourites like trolley tours and 1000 Islands cruises, plus a new museum exhibition, Earth Day inspiration, and lots of live music.

Do you have an event you’d like featured on our monthly list? Add it to our Kingston events calendar for consideration. If you’re looking to submit a French-language event, please use our French submission form. 

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1. Kingston Botanical Market

  • Admission by donation (supports the Kingston Humane Society)
  • Looking for more markets to visit in Kingston? Check out the Memorial Centre Farmers’ Market on Sundays from 9 am to 1 pm.

1. Kingston Botanical Market

2. New exhibit: Dinosaurs Among Us

  • April 15, 2025 to April 15, 2026
  • Access included with museum admission
  • Designed for all ages

2. New exhibit: Dinosaurs Among Us

3. Egg-Stream Easter Fun at the Museum

3. Egg-Stream Easter Fun at the Museum

4. Splash’N Boots

4. Splash'N Boots

5. Craft beer & cheese tasting & trivia

  • Tickets: $50
  • Includes 4x5oz craft beer samples, cheese & crackers, and entry.
  • Book tickets online
  • 19+

5. Craft beer & cheese tasting & trivia

6. 1000 Island Cruises

  • Including the Discovery Cruise, Heart of the Island Cruise, and Heart of the Island Cruise Lunch Cruise
  • Book tickets online

6. 1000 Island Cruises

7. Kingston Trolley Tour

7. Kingston Trolley Tour

8. Riley Green: Damn Country Music tour

8. Riley Green: Damn Country Music tour

9. Just for Laughs

9. Just for Laughs

10. 4ever Expressions Pop-Up

  • Get silver fingerprint pendants for a wearable keepsake
  • Tickets: $20 (cost goes towards your pendant as a deposit)
  • Book a time slot online

10. 4ever Expressions Pop-Up

11. Girls Night Out – improv comedy

11. Girls Night Out – improv comedy

12. Nicholas Campbell with Emilie Steele and The Deal

12. Nicholas Campbell with Emilie Steele and The Deal

13. Creative Kingston Walking Tours

13. Creative Kingston Walking Tours

14. Memorial Centre Farmers’ Market

14. Memorial Centre Farmers' Market

15. Pottery workshop: froggie mug

15. Pottery workshop: froggie mug

16. Kingston Food Tours

  • Classic Kingston Tours available Wed.–Sun.
  • Tapas Tour available Fri. & Sat.
  • Book tickets online

16. Kingston Food Tours

17. Live DJ

17. Live DJ

18. Escape rooms

18. Escape rooms

19. Anne of Green Gables

  • Theatre performance
  • Tickets: $28 (regular), $22 (youth 30 and under & seniors 65+)
  • Book tickets online

19. Anne of Green Gables

20. The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

  • Includes soul, funk, classical, country, pop, rock, punk, and folk
  • Tickets: $15–$35
  • Book tickets online
  • Doors open at 7 pm

20. The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

21. Karaoke

  • Every Friday
  • Welcomes seasoned performers and first-timers

21. Karaoke

22. Cirque Kalabanté – Afrique en Cirque

22. Cirque Kalabanté - Afrique en Cirque

23. Handbuilt pottery workshop: gnomes

23. Handbuilt pottery workshop: gnomes

24. Art Threads: Kingston Fibre Artists exhibition

  • Free admission
  • Opening reception: April 5, 2–5 pm
  •  “Walk and Talk” with an artist: April 9 & 15, noon–1 pm
  • Demonstrations in the gallery: April 12 & 16, 12:30-3:30 pm

24. Art Threads: Kingston Fibre Artists exhibition

25. Guided sauna experience

25. Guided sauna experience

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Tradition. History. Pancakes. Maple Madness returns this March

Looking for a fun, outdoor experience this March? How about one with a sweet treat as well? Maple Madness returns this March to Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area. This family-friendly event invites visitors to explore the maple sugar bush, learn how maple syrup is made, and enjoy freshly made pancakes with warm maple syrup.

People at Maple Madness

Celebrating a seasonal favourite

In March, as temperatures begin to rise, sap begins to flow in maple trees. This signals the start of maple syrup season. For more than 40 years, Cataraqui Conservation has held Maple Madness in March. The conservation area’s demonstration sugar bush offers you the opportunity to get outdoors and see first-hand how maple syrup is made from tree sap. Both historic and modern methods of sap collection and syrup making are demonstrated.

After you explore the sugar bush, head over to the Outdoors Centre for face-painting and maple-themed crafts and displays. And of course, don’t forget to stop at the sugar shack, where you can purchase pancakes with warm syrup.

Pancakes

Maple Madness runs every weekend in March and every day during March Break (March 10–14) from 9 am to 4 pm. Online registration for Maple Madness 2025 is required, and there is an entrance fee of $5.25 for adults, and $3.75 for children.

New for 2025, Cataraqui Conservation will offer bus transportation on selected days, for those without cars. Details will be posted on the Maple Madness webpage when they are confirmed.

March of the Museums

Much more this March

If you are planning a March Break trip to Kingston, check out our family packages for overnight stays, including a Maple Madness family package at the Holiday Inn Express Kingston Central. And learn about March of the Museums, offering a huge variety of free kid-friendly activities and exhibitions at local museums, galleries, and historic sites.

Looking for more maple in your life? Check out Mio Gelato’s March Kingstonlicious special, featuring two pints of Maple Madness gelato for $25. It’s made with local maple syrup and homemade maple cookie crunch. And every Sunday at the Memorial Centre Farmers’ Market this month, Salmon River Sugar Bush offers snow maple taffy for just $4. Learn more about Kingstonlicious.

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13 things to do during March Break 2025

March Break in Kingston

Kingston offers lots of family-friendly things to see and do over March Break. From visiting a sugar bush to tackling an escape room, exploring a museum to taking in a game, March Break means fun in Kingston.

Maple Madness

1. MAPLE MADNESS

1641 Perth Rd. (Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area)

Maple Madness will run every weekend in March and throughout the week of March Break. Activities include self-guided sugar bush tours, wagon rides, pancakes at the sugar shack, face painting, and maple-themed crafts and games. Online registration is required (entrance fee the day of is $5.25 for adults, $3.75 for children). See website for more event details and activities.

March of the Museums

2. MARCH OF THE MUSEUMS

Various locations (See website for details)

Enjoy a week-long festival of museums in Kingston. This free event runs March 10–14, with 14 local museums, galleries, and historic sites offering family-friendly activities.Learn about the history of Kingston, get creative with crafts, enjoy shows and presentations, and have fun! This year, special guests will be at selected sites, teaching guests how to grow an Indigenous garden,make a puppet, or take part in an Indigenous language lesson.

For added fun, try to “Find the Ducks” from March 10 to 14 (during each location’s hours of operation). There are 35 green ducks hiding at various sites. Once you’ve found the green ducks, don’t forget to snap a picture and share it with @kingstonmuseums on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.

View more details in the event guide.

3. Kingstonlicious

Various locations (see website for more details)

Now until March 31, share a special meal with friends: explore the new Kingstonlicious menus at 35+ participating restaurants, cafés, breweries, and markets.

Are you planning to stay in Kingston? Check out the “dine on us” $100 Visa gift card packages on our website.

Improbable Escapes

4. ESCAPE ROOMS

303 Bagot St. (Improbable Escapes)

500 Gardiners Rd. Unit 12A (Wonderland & Board Game Café)

Improbable Escapes offers in-person and online escape rooms. At Improbable Escapes, enjoy indoor, outdoor, and online escape room experiences. Try Seven Dwarfs: Mining Mission in-person (family-friendly for all ages) or The Triwizard Trials online (family-friendly for all ages) for a harder escape room experience. See their website for more escape rooms and details.

The Boiler Room

5. ROCK CLIMBING AT THE BOILER ROOM CLIMBING GYM

993 Princess St. Unit 12

Practise your climbing skills at The Boiler Room, Kingston’s indoor rock-climbing gym. This space has different options for all ages and skill levels, from beginners to Olympian-level climbers. The types of climbing available include auto-belays, top rope with off-harness belaying, and lead climbing. If you like your experience and want to do more, check out their kids and teens program and personal training.

Open: Mon. – Fri. (10 am – 11 pm), Sat. and Sun. (9 am – 9 pm)

Bowling

6. Activities and games at Splitsville

10 Bath Rd.

At Splitsville, enjoy 10-pin bowling, a new arcade, and a full-service bar and lounge. Its fun and energetic atmosphere makes this a great spot to gather with friends and family to play some games this March Break. Reserve a bowling lane online and get ready for some friendly competition!

Open: Sun.–Tues., 10 am–11 pm, Wed.–Thur., 10 am–midnight, Fri.–Sat., 10 am–1 am

Xtreme Trampolene

7. XTREME TRAMPOLINE

1525 Robinson Crt.

Enjoy Kingston’s trampoline park with your kids this March Break. Jump together on the main court, challenge each other on the dunk court and the dodgeball court, and take your little ones to the kiddie court. On Friday nights, enjoy lights and music plus a free drink during JR Xtreme night 7 – 9 pm (kids under 12) and Xtreme night 9 – 11 pm (12+).

Open: various hours (see website for details)

Kingston Frontenac's

8. KINGSTON FRONTENACS GAME

1 The Tragically Hip Way (Slush Puppie Place)

Cheer on the Kingston Frontenacs on March 12 and 14 at Slush Puppie Place. Watch Kingston’s local hockey team as they play against the Ottawa 67s and the Peterborough Petes. Find more information and tickets on their website. Follow the Kingston Frontenacs on Instagram to stay updated on special events/happenings during their games.

9. KINGSTON FRONTENAC PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMMING

Locations vary (see more event details on their website)

March Break programming at the Kingston Frontenac Public Library offers multiple events geared toward kids including the March Break Puppet tour, Build with Blocks, Prints for Kids: Creative Adventures, and more. See their full list of programming on their website.

10. THE SCREENING ROOM

120 Princess St.

The Screening Room offers $6 kid-friendly movies throughout March Break. Films include Wicked, The Goonies, The Wild Robot, and more. Kids’ combos (small popcorn + juice box) will be $5 ($5.65 with HST). Two sensory-friendly screening are also being planned. Visit their website for more details.

Haunted Walk of Kingston

11. THE HAUNTED WALK

200 Ontario St.

Go on a 75-minute March Break ghost tour, including the original haunted walk of Kingston March 8 – 16 (7 pm). Take a guided stroll through Kingston and learn about the spooky history and stories about each location (hotels, courtyards, and burial grounds). See more details on their website.

Kingston Trolley Tour

12. KINGSTON TROLLEY TOURS

209 Ontario St.

Enjoy a one-hour guided trolley tour (no stops) through downtown Kingston covering all of the city’s historic old town and downtown shopping district. Tours begin from 209 Ontario St. on March 8, 9, 15 & 16 at 11 am and 1 pm. See ticket option on their website.

13. Breakfast with Bluey

193 Princess St.

Bring the kiddos to a morning of Bluey-filled fun at The Rocking Horse on March 10 at 8:30 am. Enjoy a delicious breakfast and crafts. Kids will get the chance to make their own Queen or King Crown, participate in fun games, and snap a photo with their favourite character, Bluey. Registration is required. See their Facebook event for more details.

The Fun Zone

Bonus: THE FUN ZONE

541 Days Rd.

Gather the family and head to The Fun Zone to play arcade games, laser tag, virtual reality, and basketball, or explore their indoor play structure built for children (ages 3 – 10). A food counter is available to fuel up with a cold drink or snacks so you can continue playing. Find pricing for all activities on their website.

Open: Hours vary (see website for details)

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March of the Museums offers free activities during March Break

Museum of Health Care and Miller Museum of Geology

March of the Museums offers fun learning activities for kids and parents at Kingston and area museums, galleries, and historic sites during March Break. From March 10 to 14, these sites offer free admission and special activities.

“March of the Museums celebrates the incredible range of cultural heritage narratives and experiences available within Kingston and area,” says Jamie McKenzie-Naish of Kingston and Area Association of Museums, Art Galleries and Historic Sites. “This weeklong festival is free and offers a variety of play-based and hands-on activities that families can enjoy and explore together. This is the eighth year of March of Museums; new offerings this year include ‘Grow your own Indigenous Garden’ with Lodge Pole Arts Alliance and puppet-making workshops with the Paddling Puppeteers.”

Here are just some of the activities taking place around Kingston.

Military Communications Museum vehicle display

The Military Communications and Electronics Museum

This museum offers plenty of hands-on activities and special demonstrations over March Break. Kids can try out different types of communications tools, get creative with signal-themed crafts and colouring stations, and explore the on-site dress-up station. Also on site will be the RMC Museum, with more crafts and activities, and the Kingston Scout Museum, with knot-tying, cub car racing, and displays. The museum will also have different special guest activities every day of March Break, from an Indigenous Languages Workshop with Kahwá:tsire Programs to a puppet-making workshop with Paddling Puppeteers.

Miller Museum of Geology

Miller Museum of Geology

For fun rock and fossil-related crafts and displays, make sure to check out the Miller Museum of Geology. As part of its regular programming, the museum also has displays of rocks, minerals, ores, and fossils (including dinosaurs) and activations such as an augmented reality sandbox and a dinosaur fossil dig box. On Thursday, March 13, special guests from LodgePole Arts Alliance will teach you how to grow an Indigenous garden and make your own seed ball.

Both the Paddling Puppeteers and LodgePole Arts Alliance will be at different sites throughout the week.

Museum of Health Care

Museum of Health Care at Kingston

This museum offers a fun learning activity for kids, who are invited to create their own top secret “X-ray” message or a DIY robot hand, all while learning about the role of X-rays in health care.

Murney Tower Museum will also have activities at the Museum of Health Care over the week. Visitors can create their own military medal or make a royal crown while learning about the history of the Murney Tower Museum, which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.

In total, 14 sites offer March of the Museums activities this year. Hours vary among museums. Please check hours of operation before you go. A full list of March of the Museums activities and special guests is available online.

If you are planning a March Break trip to Kingston, check out our family packages for overnight stays, including March of the Museums family packages at Delta Hotel Kingston Waterfront and Hampton Inn by Hilton.

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KCFF: movies made in Kingston

Kingston isn’t just the host city for the Kingston Canadian Film Festival (KCFF). Kingston is also the setting for some of the stories on screen.

“Between all the limestone buildings, the waterfront, and all the landmarks and features in the area, Kingston has so much to offer filmmakers looking for an interesting location to shoot,” says Tourism Kingston’s Film and Media Officer Joanne Loton. “Kingston can pull off a lot of different looks throughout the decades. It’s a great spot for filmmakers who want to add a lot of production value without having to travel far.”

Check out this selection of films to see the city and local actors and artists in action at KCFF25.

Feature films

Doom Boogie

Doom Boogie – March 1, Kingston Grand Theatre

Members of a rock band attempt to patch up a nasty breakup with a weekend in a secluded South Frontenac cottage. What could go wrong? Branded to Film’s Doom Boogie blends together hard rock with grizzly action in a high-tension thriller.

As well as being shot locally, Doom Boogie also stars local musicians Ciara Roberts of Tiny Horse and Jonah Lewis-Anthony of The Wilderness. Catch the late show on March 1 at 10 pm at the Grand Theatre.

Still Alive in Kingston

Still Alive in Kingston – March 2, Kingston Grand Theatre

Lovers of local music will want to add Still Alive in Kingston to their watch list. Former Much Music VJ Bill Welychka stars as a fictionalized version of himself, as an entertainment journalist looking to rebuild himself in a new community and gain national prominence. While building a demo reel, Bill connects with a wide roster of local talent, capturing performances from artists including The Wilderness, Keaton, Luella, and Miss Emily.

Short films

Dry Land

Dry Land – March 1, Baby Grand

Contrasting the scenic harbourfront views of Kingston with interior spaces, director Jennifer Law-Smith explores the meanings of solitude in her new short film Dry Land. The film offers a unique visual study of Kingston through comparison and juxtaposition.

In Good Hands

In Good Hands – March 1, Baby Grand

After taking home the award for Best Local Short at KCFF23, Kingston/PEC-based filmmaker, writer, and artist Naomi Okabe returns to the festival for the world premiere of In Good Hands. In this 45-minute documentary, Okabe profiles six people who have challenged gender and societal norms in their career paths, including beekeeping, flower farming, and cattle breeding.

Single Woman Seeking Child

Single Woman Seeking Child – March 2, Kingston Grand Theatre

Director and former Kingstonian Blain Watters returns to town to share Single Woman Seeking Child. This deeply personal short film tells the story of Watters’ mother in early-1980s Kingston as she pursues her dream of having a child. This intimate tale of motherhood is presented with plenty of humour and a lot of Kingston flavour.

Single Woman Seeking Child airs before the feature Still Alive in Kingston.

Local Shorts

Local Shorts – March 1, Baby Grand

KCFF’s longstanding tradition of platforming local short films continues in its 25th season. This showcase of nine shorts is packed with variety, from a backwoods thriller to an intimate drama to a nightmarish conversation with Canada Revenue Agency. Head over to the Baby Grand on March 1 to see the complete selection.

18 MM Showcase

18 MM Showcase – March 2, Baby Grand

Experience the future of Canadian film at the Baby Grand during this year’s 18 MM Showcase. 18 MM is an innovative program that provides filmmakers ages 18 and under with film training and support to make their own films. Now in its second year, the showcase features 11 diverse films. Check out the full list and order your tickets on the KCFF website.

Slaight Music Video Showcase

Slaight Music Video Showcase – March 1, Kingston Grand Theatre

Now in its fifth year, the Slaight Music Video program connects Kingston musicians with local filmmakers to create music videos. On March 1, the latest batch of music videos from this popular program will be screened in a special event at the Grand Theatre. Catch new videos from Kasador, Savannah Shea, The Gertrudes, Almond Milk, and seven local musical artists. Stick around after the screening and vote for your favourite video.

For tickets to all these events, check out the KCFF website.