Discover Kingston

Enjoy Life in Kingston, Ontario, Canada

History and innovation thrive in our dynamic city located along the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario, an easy drive from Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal, in the heart of eastern Ontario
Selected as the in 2023
Striving to be one of the in Canada
Ranked in the top 3 to live and work in Canada in 2022

A comfortable size (147,000 residents in the region, 123,363 in the city)
Most walkable/cyclable city in Ontario
Location on Lake Ontario, by the scenic Thousand Islands, the St. Lawrence River, and the . Also featuring , a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the , one of Canada's UNESCO biosphere regions.
A historic downtown with diverse and eclectic cultural offerings, year-round.
Independent merchants offer interesting .
Lots of to explore and taste farm-to-table cooking
around the city that provide local food, home-grown goods and a strong sense of community
Exceptional outdoor recreational experiences within minutes of the Queen's campus
Assorted housing choices in safe, attractive neighbourhoods
An excellent public school system with many choices for students to follow their interests
The advantages of much larger cities with the lifestyle of a small city. Twenty minutes is considered a long commute.

See Kingston's historic downtown and beautiful waterfront .

Visit and find out everything you need to know about being a resident of Kingston.

City of Kingston
, a community-driven website with information about anything going on in Kingston
Tune into to find out about upcoming concerts and performances
runs events for all ages throughout the year at its various library branches
events calendar is your one-stop-shop for finding upcoming events, festivals, and concerts in the downtown area
event calendar

Discover the Welcome to Kingston App, your guide to your new community.

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