Costs nothing · Kingston, Canada
7 Free Things to Do in Kingston
Every place here has verified free entry. Your Kingston day can cost exactly nothing.
Free means verified: each entry policy here is checked, out of 25 tracked Kingston places. Updated monthly.
Kingston City Hall
LandmarkKingston City Hall is an iconic neoclassical building located at 216 Ontario Street in the heart of downtown Kingston.
Read our full guide →Engine 1095
MuseumEngine 1095 is a museum located at 2 Princess Street in Kingston, Ontario, centered around a preserved steam locomotive built in 1913.
Read our full guide →Kingston Olive Oil Company
MarketKingston Olive Oil Company is a boutique market located on Brock Street in downtown Kingston, Ontario.
Read our full guide →Kingston Public Market
MarketKingston Public Market is a beloved farmers' market held in Springer Market Square, the heart of downtown Kingston, Ontario.
Read our full guide →Royal Military College Museum
MuseumThe Royal Military College Museum is situated on the historic campus of Canada's national military academy in Kingston, Ontario.
Read our full guide →Kingston Visitor Information Centre
SightLocated 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.
Read our full guide →General Brock's Commissary
MarketGeneral 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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How we pick these
Every place here is genuinely free to enter. We filter the 25 Kingston places we track down to those with no admission charge, then rank them by traveler reviews. Updated monthly.
Good to know
A few museums are free only on set days — check opening info before you go.
Entry is free, but transport, snacks and lockers in Kingston still add up.
Free attractions draw crowds; mornings are usually the calmest.
Common questions
What can you do for free in Kingston?+
This list ranks the best no-cost things to do in Kingston, from parks and viewpoints to museums with free entry.
Are there free museums in Kingston?+
Some museums are free all the time and others on specific days. The verified-free ones are included above.
Is Kingston expensive to visit?+
You can see a lot of Kingston on a tight budget by leaning on the free attractions here and eating where locals do.
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