Top Attractions

Kingston: Curated. Whether you’re in the city for a day trip or you have time to spare, make sure you experience the very best of Kingston. Explore our list of top Kingston attractions that we’re known for.

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. With dozens of museums and historic sites, and dozens more unique shopping and dining experiences, Kingston offers you something old and something new around every corner.

Kingston Trolley Tours

Running daily in October and Saturdays and Sundays in November, explore Kingston from the comfort of an open-air red trolley. Explore Canada’s first capital on a 1-hour trolley tour with an experienced tour guide. See all of Kingston’s historic old town and shopping district with an informative engaging overview of the city’s 300 years of history.

Open for the 2024 season

Stoked Sauna Co.

Stoked Sauna Co.

Relax and restore in a guided sauna and cold plunge experience. Alternate between hot and cold and unwind by the fire in their 75-minute sessions.

Now accepting appointments for the 2024/2025 season

Kingston Frontenacs at Slush Puppie Place

Catch the Kingston Frontenacs on their home ice at Slush Puppie Place. With multi-game passes and family packages available, plus a variety of themed nights, a Frontenacs game makes for the perfect outing.

Tickets for the 2024/2025 season on sale

Great Lakes Museum

From shipwrecks and lighthouses to ecosystems and water quality, The Great Lakes Museum gives you an inside look at Kingston’s unique history and the world’s largest inter-connected body of freshwater through exciting programs and exhibits.

Kingston Food Tour

Kingston Food Tours

Get acquainted with Kingston’s hip and historic food scene with a guided food tour. Stop by a handful of Kingston’s finest restaurants and sample signature dishes and drinks while hearing stories of the city’s culinary legacy.

Christmas Light Trolley Tour

Carol along to Christmas classics on a light viewing tour from the comfort of a red trolley. This 75-min tour is fun for the whole family.

Now accepting bookings for the 2024 season

Other Places To Visit In Kingston

Guided Tours

Creative Kingston Walking Tours
Sick City Guided Tour
Aurthur Milnes Walking Tour

Learn more about guided tours in Kingston: Your guide to Kingston guided tours

Museums

PumpHouse
Miller Museum of Geology

Learn more about historic sites in Kingston: A Guide to Museums in Kingston

Activities In Kingston Ontario

Family Fun

The Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning
Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area

Learn more about things to do with your family in Kingston: Top 5 family-frriendly things to do

Sightseeing In Kingston

Sightseeing Tours

Cycling Tours
Architectural Tour
Walking Tours

Read more about things to do in Kingston