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ATV Rentals
Vanridge ATV Tours and Trails
Get ready for an experience that's second to none. If you're looking for an outdoor adventure for the whole family to enjoy, then get ready for some fun on All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). Introduce your spouse, the rest of your family and friends to a new and exciting activity. Drive your own ATV or one from Vanridge through the rugged Ontario wilderness to enjoy a truly Canadian adventure in an area typical of great Canadian Shield terrain. www.vanridgeatvtrails.com
Horseback Riding
DreamCatcher Farm
DreamCatcher farm is located minutes north of Kingston, Ontario. A full range of programs for the horse lover are offered. www.dreamcatcherfarm.ca
Hiking
The Rideau Trail Association
The Rideau Trail Association is a non-profit organization and a founding member of Hike Ontario. Its purpose is to preserve and maintain a hiking trail from Kingston to Ottawa. In addition to the main trail, there are a number of side trails. The total length of cleared and marked trails is 387 km.
Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority
The Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority (CRCA) is one of 36 conservation authorities in Ontario. A Conservation Authority's jurisdiction is based on a watershed area of land drained by one stream or river. The CRCA is actually made up of ten watersheds, including the large Cataraqui and Gananoque river systems, as well as smaller systems like Wilton and Buells creeks. www.cataraquiregion.on.ca
Running/Walking
The Running Room
Come and join us at the Running Room for our weekly practice runs/walks - it's FREE! We have practice runs/walks from all Running Room locations on Wednesdays at 6:00pm and Sundays at 8:30am (Wednesday times may vary depending on location). Practice is absolutely open to all runners and walkers as we send out multiple groups under the leadership of pace group leaders. You can take advantage of running or walking with a group and meet new friends. Join in for the fun and motivation offered free of charge. www.runningroom.com
Biking
Ahoy Rentals
Our bikes are CCM Excel 18 speed touring bikes equipped with hybrid tires, rear carrier, mudguards and padded seats for extra comfort. Bike helmets are included with every rental and are mandatory for anyone 18 years of age or younger. Maps and route suggestions are always happily given. www.ahoyrentals.com/cycling.htm
Escape winter! At our indoor water park or climb the world's highest indoor climbing wall.
Indoor Rock Climbing
The Boiler Room
If you're looking for a great way to workout, spend some recreational time, or prepare yourself for outdoor rock climbing, The Boiler Room has a lot to offer. Indoor wall climbing is a highly social recreational and fitness activity that gives you a chance to challenge yourself in many different ways. Physical strength plays a part -- but climbing also improves your flexibility and helps you hone your strategy and problem solving skills. Beginners are always welcome and basic instruction is included free of charge. The Boiler Room provides in-depth introductory and technical lessons as well as occasional climbing courses. www.boiler-room-gym.com
Indoor Sports
Quarry Sportsplex
Kingston's premier indoor sports facility is housed within a 44,000 square foot dome. The facility boasts 2 regulation size indoor soccer fields equipped with state-of-the-art artificial turf. www.quarrysportsplex.com
Children's Indoor Activities
Playtrium
Playtrium is Kingston’s unique “indoor family activity centre” with multi-level climbing structures, traverse climbing wall, arcade games and family/child related programs offering stimulating play for children of all ages. Friends and families can celebrate birthdays, develop their skills and express their creativity in the safe, challenging and controlled environment. Playtrium is 12, 000 square feet of fun in a climate controlled, “allergy aware” and accessible space. Please note that socks are mandatory for everyone. www.playtrium.ca
Billiards, Bowling, etc.
501 Video 175 Princess St (613) 547-5151
City Billiards 353 King St E (613) 531-3982
Cloverleaf Lanes 10 Bath Rd (613) 546-4239
Cosmic Adventures 541 Day's Rd (613) 389-5553
K T Billiards & Sports Lounge 2784 Princess St (613) 389-4669
Kingston Bingo Palace 820 Gardiners Rd (613) 389-7912
Kingston Family Fun World 1522 McAdoo's Lane (613) 530-2707
Lake Ontario Amusement Park 990 King St W (613) 544-5796
Lazer's Edge 541 Day's Rd (613) 634-8366
M J's Billiard Room 337 Bath Rd (613) 545-7741
Olympia Billiards & Take Out 63 Charles St (613) 544-4082
Prost Bowling Ctr 830 Gardiners Rd (613) 389-8117
Treasure Chest Bingo 600 Bath Rd (613) 634-7111
Varsity Billiards 675 Bath Rd (613) 634-7854
Indoor Water Park
Ambassador Conference Resort
From stellar performances, interesting museums, Kingston has heart for the arts
Theatre
The Grand Theatre
The Grand Theatre is currently closed for major renovations and will re-open in the Fall of 2007.
www.whatsonkingston.com/thegrand
1000 Islands Playhouse
Eastern Ontario's favourite theatre destination, the Thousand Islands Playhouse, celebrates its 25th season of presenting quality professional theatre in 2006. From May to November, the company operates 2 fully professional, modernized heritage venues on the banks of the beautiful St. Lawrence River, near Kingston, Ontario. www.1000islandsplayhouse.com
Art Gallery
Agnes Etherington Art Centre
The Agnes Etherington Art Centre is Canada's premier university art gallery. Its collection is remarkable for its breadth and quality and some 15 exhibitions of historical and contemporary art are presented annually. With its historic Etherington House, eight galleries, and Gallery Shop, the Art Centre is a focus for the cultural life of Queen's University and the city of Kingston. www.aeac.ca
Museums
MacLachlan Woodworking Museum 613- 542-0543
Kingston Archeological Centre www.carf.info
The Miller Museum of Geology www.geol.queensu.ca/museum
RMC Museum www.rmc.ca
Marine Museum of the Great Lakes of Kingston www.marmuseum.ca
International Hockey Museum www.ihhof.com
Corrections Canada Museum www.csc-scc.gc
Military Communications and Electronics Museum www.c-and-e-museum.org
Pump House Steam Museum www.marmuseum.ca
Museum of Health Care at Kingston www.museumofhealthcare.ca
Bellevue House-Home of Sir John A. MacDonald www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/on/bellevue/index_e.asp
Relax and re-energize as you restore body and soul at one of Kingston's many and varied spas.
All About You
1469 Princess St.
Kingston
613-545-1118
Avanta Beauty Club
www.whatsonkingston.com/hairesth/beautyclub/index.html
Imagine a salon/spa conveniently located in the Frontenac Mall with ample free parking. Take time out of your busy life style to experience AvantaTM Beautyclub’s many pampering and relaxing services for men and women of all ages.
Serenity Hair and Spa
www.1serenityspa.com
Whether you want to spend the entire day having the ultimate spa experience or just want to come in for a tension relieving massage, a new hairstyle, a rejuvenating facial, or a manicure and pedicure, Serenity Spa & Hair is the place to go. Serenity Spa & Hair is one of the few spa’s in Kingston that offers the full range of spa and hair salon services under one roof. Please visit our Esthetics Page for information on laser hair removal, waxing, sugaring, manicures, pedicures, facials, eye treatments, makeup artistry, body treatments, body wraps and more. You will find information about treatments like microdermabrasion, photo rejuvenation, electrocoagulation and non-surgical facelifts on our Medi-Spa Treatments page. We also provide a wide variety of massage including registered massage, European stone massage and aromatherapy massage. Top off your visit with a delicious snack or lunch in our Serenity Café.
Silhouette Hair and Aesthetics
www.whatsonkingston.com/hairesth/silhouette/index.html
We use and retail Dermalogica skin care, Goldwell hair care. We guarantee our products and services. As well, we offer new "Skin Resurfacing Treatments" which are 'super-exfoliators' and dramatically reduce sundamage and fine lines. This can all be seen by the client themselves in our revolutionary "Skin Scanner".
Dolce Bella Spa
www.dolcebellaspa.com
Dolce Bella Spa is place where the genuine care and comfort of our guests is our highest mission We pledge to provide the finest personal service and facilities for our guests who will always enjoy a warm relaxed yet refined ambience. The Dolce Bella Spa experience enlivens the senses instills well being and fulfills even the unexpressed wishes and needs of out guests.
Come celebrate with Kingston at exciting events and fun-filled local festivals.
Kingston Blues Festival
www.kingstonblues.com
Blues, type of music developed during the late 19th century by African American performers (see African American Music). Blues embraces a variety of styles, including downhome or country blues, boogie-woogie, classic blues, jump blues, and Chicago (urban) blues. Blues directly or indirectly influenced the vast majority of popular music during the 20th century, including jazz, rock, rhythm and blues (R&B), and gospel.
Kingston Buskers Festival
www.kingstonbuskers.com
Downtown Kingston truly comes alive as "the heart of the city" as street performers with talents ranging from fire eating, to sword swallowing, to comedy, perform for crowds of thousands. Festival & Events Ontario recognize this four-day festival as one of the Top 50 events in the province! Accessible to everyone, with a broad audience appeal this festival is absolutely FREE - you as an audience member decide how to pay a performer based on their act.
1000 Islands Poker Run
www.kingstonpokerrun.com
A Poker Run is fun on the water with power to burn. It's a few glorious days of performance boating at its finest, a chance to renew old acquaintances and make new friends. Each participating boat navigates a carefully charted course, stopping at five checkpoints along the route to pick up a sealed envelope containing a single playing card. At the final checkpoint, the envelopes are opened and the crew holding the best poker hand is declared the winner!
Drop bait in the place with the world's greatest variety of freshwater fishing experiences.
The 1000 Islands region has a wide variety of sport fish experiences ranging from giant muskies to panfish; such as, yellow perch and crappie. There are 20 sports species in the St. Lawrence River along with 65 varieties of bait and rough fishes.
Whether you enjoy casting, trolling, or bait fishing, the 100 Islands offers a fish to match your dreams. Northern pike weighing up to 16 lbs., smallmouth bass to 6 lbs., largemouth bass to 8 lbs., walleye to 15 lbs., and muskellunge in the 40 to over 50 lbs. range await. Bring your own boat, rent one from one of the many marinas in the area, or hire a professional fishing guide and get ready for a day to remember!
Spencer’s 1000 Islands Fishing Charters
Fish from a 27 ft., Florida built, Sport Craft boat accommodating up to 6. This craft is large and comfortable, provides a very stable walk around and features a canopy to protect you from the elements. Guides have over 40 years experience fishing these waters. Easy access is provided from our dock while pick-up at your location can be arranged www3.sympatico.ca/spencers.charters
Fishing Charters Kingston
613 384-5959
ucatchem@istar.ca
Paddle down rivers and lakes or dive to shipwrecks in Ontario's waters.
Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises
Step aboard, the magnificent 1000 islands are a "must" on any visit to eastern Ontario. These classic riverboats offer the widest variety of cruises in the 1000 Islands region. Join one of the scheduled departures or customize a memorable cruise event tailored to the needs of your group. Experience the cruise that’s right for you. See the historic harbour of Kingston, Canada's first capital with a 90-minute tour of the Kingston waterfront and surrounding islands. The 3- hour "Heart of the Islands" cruise combines a voyage aboard a triple deck paddle-wheeler, the Island Queen, with live entertainment, and scenery second to none.
Food, Fun and Entertainment is the theme at 1000 Islands Cruises. All season long enjoy dining and live entertainment. The menus are unique and the dining ship, the Island Star, gives an unparalleled view. Lunch is offered daily and dinners every night in the summer and on weekends Spring and Fall.
www.1000islandscruises.on.ca
Ahoy Rentals
Locally owned and operated since 1997, Ahoy Rentals is Kingston's only "On The Water" equipment rentals. Make your water experience a unique one and let experienced skippers take you out on a personalized excursion. Ask about our skippered sailing packages. For the more experienced sailor, Ahoy has assembled a fleet of sailboats for bareboat sailing charters.
Harmony building on a 44-foot sail-training vessel
Cirrus MT & S Inc.
Discover or renew your sense of teamwork and leadership aboard this boat that sleeps 6 people in three suites. There are 3 heads and a large salon for eating and talking as well as the cockpit area. Success awaits!
www.cirrusleadership.com
Over 10 golf courses invite you to challenge our courses.
Camden Braes Golf and Country Club
www.camdenbraes.com
Opened in 1976 this family owned and operated facility is fully equipped to make your day a memorable one. Camden Braes is the ideal setting to play a round of golf, celebrate a wedding, attend a banquet, organize a golf tournament, take part in a meeting, or simply enjoy the panoramic view from the restaurant or balcony while enjoying a delicious meal.
Glen Lawrence Golf Club
www.glenlawrence.com/page/286-13288.htm
If you only have one course to play in Kingston, Ontario, this is the one. For over 50 years, Glen Lawrence has been challenging golfers with its winding terrain and beautiful greens. When planning a day on the links you won't want to miss playing The Glen again this year!
Loyalist Country Club
www.loyalistcc.com
This Ted Baker design offers challenging play to golfers of all skill levels. Loyalist offers you the best-conditioned course in the region. Bent Grass greens, tees and fairways are all constructed to USGA specifications. We have water on 12 holes and our 52 bunkers are constructed with Ohio white sand for consistent top quality conditions.
Amherstview Golf Course
www.amherstviewgolfclub.com
Amherstview Golf Club is a semi-private course established in 1971 by Judge Alice McKeown and designed by Dick Green. It is located just minutes from the city of Kingston and in the heart of Loyalist Township. The Amherstview Golf Club provides members and visitors with the area's best facilities for a great day of relaxing golf. Our 18-hole layout plays to a par 72 and will challenge every level of golfer. The gentle terrain at Amherstview is walking friendly for golfers of all ages.
Colonnade Golf and Country Club
www.colonnadegolf.ca/colonnade.htm
The course opened in 1985 and today is an 18 hole par 71 championship golf course that plays anywhere from 5,543 yards to 6,350 yards from the blue tees. The course is gently undulating with tree-lined fairways. Sharp doglegs and long par fours ensure Colonnade golfers of varying levels of skill have an enjoyable yet challenging experience. Ample water hazards test players of all abilities, yet the holes are set up to give you options off the tee.
Savour a unique menu of tempting culinary adventures, signature wine tastings and delicious festivals and celebrations.
The County-Wine Country
www.thecounty.ca/wine
Welcome to Wine Country
Did you know that Prince Edward County is Canada's fastest growing wine region? Starting in the year 2000 we've gone from less than 20 acres of high quality European vines planted to over 600 acres under vine, making us the second largest viticultural area in Ontario. In 2000 we had one winery, today we have almost a dozen with more planned and there is more than $30,000,000 invested in our exciting wine industry. Why is this occurring? Prince Edward County offers some of the most unique and suitable soils for growing wine grapes in North America. Our limestone soils favour vitis vinfera vines – those that make some of the finest wines in the world such as Pinot Noir, Riesling, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc and others. Our growing climate is marginal which also favours excellent ripening of cool climate varieties. People are interested in wines, consumers are becoming more discriminating in their choices and Prince Edward County offers an opportunity to grow quality grapes to make quality wines. Our reasonable land costs provide us with a competitive cost advantage over almost any other area in North America to acquire land. Finally, Prince Edward County is an unspoiled and pastoral rural area that is thoroughly enjoyable to visit. Our wine industry investors understand this and as our industry continues to grow visitors will enjoy authentic country wine experiences in The County.
From snowmobile trails to dinners, festive carnivals to cozy lodges, Kingston warms your spirit.
Events
Candy Cane Lane
Join us for the official opening of Candy Cane Lane on Friday, December 1, 2006 when lights will sparkle between 6pm-10pm each night until December 31, 2006. Kingston Economic Development Corporation (KEDCO) is happy to host this annual event with the help of Historic Inns of Kingston and their neighbors in the Sydenham Ward, one of Kingston’s heritage districts. All along Candy Cane Lane visitors can indulge their Christmas spirit by donating nonperishable food items for the Partners In Mission Food Bank. Decorated food bins will be placed along the route for your convenience.
Feb Fest
3rd Annual Kingston Feb Fest!
February 8, 9, 10 & 11, 2007
Feb Fest has quickly become Kingston's premiere winter event. The event draws over 30,000 people to downtown and to the event's primary location, the newly renovated Market Square, located behind Kingston's City Hall. www.febfestkingston.com
Skiing
Calabogie Peaks Resort
Welcome to Calabogie Peaks Resort, known as THE mountain in Ottawa and surrounding areas. Offering the region's highest vertical complemented by terrain, this resort is enjoyed by snow riders of all ages and abilities.
FEATURES
Sleigh/Hay Rides
Whites Rides
We offer sleigh and hay rides at your location or on beautiful Wolfe Island where you may experience scenic tour along the water or on a country farm White Rides can accommodate large or small groups for sleigh or hay rides, bonfire and barbeques. The Old Castle Barn is also available for birthday, sport teams or staff parties.
www.wolfeisland.com/white/sleighhay/sleighandhay.htm
Cross Country Skiing/Skating
Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority
The Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority (CRCA) is one of 36 conservation authorities in Ontario. A Conservation Authority's jurisdiction is based on a watershed area of land drained by one stream or river. The CRCA is actually made up of ten watersheds, including the large Cataraqui and Gananoque river systems, as well as smaller systems like Wilton and Buells creeks.
www.cataraquiregion.on.ca
Feel the lovingly preserved presence of the past at site in the heart of where Canada got it's start.
Museums
MacLachlan Woodworking Museum 613- 542-0543
Kingston Archeological Centre www.carf.info
The Miller Museum of Geology www.geol.queensu.ca/museum
RMC Museum www.rmc.ca
Marine Museum of the Great Lakes of Kingston www.marmuseum.ca
International Hockey Museum www.ihhof.com
Corrections Canada Museum www.csc-scc.gc.ca
Military Communications and Electronics Museum www.c-and-e-museum.org
Pump House Steam Museum www.marmuseum.ca
Museum of Health Care at Kingston www.museumofhealthcare.ca
Bellevue House-Home of Sir John A. MacDonald
www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/on/bellevue/index_e.asp
Historic Fort
Fort Henry
Sentries guard the entrance to this 19th century British military fortress – enter only if you are ready to experience British garrison life during the year of Canada's confederation. Fort Henry is both a museum and a spectacular historic site. Once inside the fortification's wooden gates visitors enter a marvelous reproduction of 19th century military life. The site offers guided tours, scenic views, and musical performances from a military band and military and marching demonstrations by the Fort Henry Guard. The Fort also plays host to numerous special ceremonies and events throughout the tourist season, so don't be surprised if you get a little unforeseen bonus during your visit.
www.forthenry.com
Kingston City Hall
Kingston City Hall and market was begun in 1842, a year after Kingston had been named capital of Canada. Designed by George Browne Sr., one of Canada's leading architects of the 19th century, it was an ambitious plan for the period. All civic offices - the town hall, municipal offices, post office, custom house, police station, market hall and mechanics' institute - were to be housed in one massive complex. Its heroic scale dwarfed all surrounding buildings and reflected the pride of the city fathers in the new status and future growth of their city.
www.cityofkingston.ca