Kingston, Canada

9 Best Things to Do in Kingston

What actually deserves your hours in Kingston, ranked by the travelers who went.

We rank by how many travelers reviewed each place, across the 25 we track here. Updated monthly.

  1. Kingston City Hall

    LandmarkFree entry

    Kingston City Hall is an iconic neoclassical building located at 216 Ontario Street in the heart of downtown Kingston.

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  2. Engine 1095

    MuseumFree entry

    Engine 1095 is a museum located at 2 Princess Street in Kingston, Ontario, centered around a preserved steam locomotive built in 1913.

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  3. Kingston Olive Oil Company

    MarketFree entry

    Kingston Olive Oil Company is a boutique market located on Brock Street in downtown Kingston, Ontario.

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  4. Kingston Public Market

    MarketFree entry

    Kingston Public Market is a beloved farmers' market held in Springer Market Square, the heart of downtown Kingston, Ontario.

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  5. Martello on Brock

    Museum

    Martello on Brock is a compact museum housed in a historic Martello tower in downtown Kingston, Ontario.

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  6. Royal Military College Museum

    MuseumFree entry

    The Royal Military College Museum is situated on the historic campus of Canada's national military academy in Kingston, Ontario.

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  7. Kingston Visitor Information Centre

    SightFree entry

    Located in the heart of downtown Kingston at 209 Ontario Street, the Kingston Visitor Information Centre is the ideal starting point for exploring this historic waterfront city.

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  8. General Brock's Commissary

    MarketFree entry

    General Brock's Commissary is a bustling market located at 55 Brock Street in Kingston, Ontario, directly across from the historic Springer Market Square.

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  9. Musiikki Cafe

    Sight

    Musiikki Cafe is a charming spot on Brock Street in Kingston, Ontario, known for its vintage decor and intimate atmosphere.

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