Guidebook for Kingston
Food Scene
Darbar Restaurant
479 Princess StAuthentic and charming Indian Restaurant in the neighbourhood.
Chien Noir Bistro
69 Brock StLovely downtown Bistro.
Atomica Kitchen / Cocktails
71 Brock StFabulous Pizza located downtown.
Chez Piggy Restaurant & Bar
68 Princess StGreat for Sunday brunch, lovely summer patio.
Great for Sunday brunch and a fabulous bakery. Great spot to take out a picnic and walk down to the water.
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Pan Chancho Bakery & Café
44 Princess StreetGreat for Sunday brunch and a fabulous bakery. Great spot to take out a picnic and walk down to the water.
This is s lovely old-fashion foody-type shop downtown. It has been a Kingston tradition since the 20s.
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Cooke's Fine Foods and Coffee
61 Brock StThis is s lovely old-fashion foody-type shop downtown. It has been a Kingston tradition since the 20s.
Sipps
33 Brock StNice spot for a latte if you prefer to go to an independent cafe.
Not my thing but it is downtown and quite popular with the youngins.
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Jack Astor's Bar & Grill
330 King St E Not my thing but it is downtown and quite popular with the youngins.
The best we have for Mexican. It's a chain but the food is pretty good. Great summer patio.
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Lone Star Texas Grill
251 Ontario StThe best we have for Mexican. It's a chain but the food is pretty good. Great summer patio.
The Common Market
136 Ontario StSuper spot for a great coffee from an independent operator.
Arts & Culture
The Screening Room
120 Princess StMy favourite little rep movie theatre downtown.
Agnes Etherington Art Centre
36 University AveA nice University Gallery worth a view.
An array of great concerts, shows and live theatre are at the newly restored Grand Theatre.
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The Grand Theatre
218 Princess StAn array of great concerts, shows and live theatre are at the newly restored Grand Theatre.
If you want to take in a hockey game or see a great rock concert you should check out this venue while you are here. Neil Young, Leonard Cohan, Sting, KD Lang, Elton John.....
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Leon's Centre
1 The Tragically Hip WayIf you want to take in a hockey game or see a great rock concert you should check out this venue while you are here. Neil Young, Leonard Cohan, Sting, KD Lang, Elton John.....
Sightseeing
Bloomfield
Lovely little village in Picton County with great little shops.
Picton
Great little town and Ontario's most fabulous beach only an hour's drive.
The Ferry ride over is lovely but the community is mostly a lovely country setting. Many birders like to go over to see what feathered friends they might find.
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Wolfe Island
The Ferry ride over is lovely but the community is mostly a lovely country setting. Many birders like to go over to see what feathered friends they might find.
If you enjoy nautical then this is worth a visit. It is small and quaint but interesting.
Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston
55 Ontario StIf you enjoy nautical then this is worth a visit. It is small and quaint but interesting.
Saint Mary's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
A lovely downtown Catholic Church.
St. George's Cathedral
270 King St ELovely downtown Anglican Church.
Wonderful sandy beach on Wolfe Island. Bring bug spray and water. Entrance fee. You need a car or bike to get there.
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Big Sandy Bay Conservation Area
Big Sandy Bay TrailWonderful sandy beach on Wolfe Island. Bring bug spray and water. Entrance fee. You need a car or bike to get there.
Shopping
Novel Idea
156 Princess StGreat little independent downtown bookstore. One of the few left.
Classic Video
40 Clarence StEveryone's favourite video store right beside Kingston Brew Pub on Clarence St.
Fantastic pet store with friendly sales people and all the wears for a posh pooch.
Urban Paws Pet Food
27 Princess StreetFantastic pet store with friendly sales people and all the wears for a posh pooch.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Kingston Brewing Company
34 Clarence StGreat brew pup with a yummy pup menu.
Entertainment & Activities
Great outdoor skating rink during the winter months. Fun for the whole family.
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Springer Market Square
216 Ontario StGreat outdoor skating rink during the winter months. Fun for the whole family.
Antique Market on Sundays between 8-4 and a food market Tues, Thurs + Sat. 8-4. Free summer movies July & August.
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Springer Market Square
216 Ontario StAntique Market on Sundays between 8-4 and a food market Tues, Thurs + Sat. 8-4. Free summer movies July & August.
We have great libraries with internet access or if you just want to be among books!
Johnson Street (west side of Bagot) station
We have great libraries with internet access or if you just want to be among books!
Everything Else
DAVIDsTEA
225 Princess StJust can't go wrong with Davids. Wonderful teas.
If you need camping gear or just want to shop for some great clothes or shoes Trailhead has it all.
Trailhead
262 Princess StIf you need camping gear or just want to shop for some great clothes or shoes Trailhead has it all.