Photo Credit: Garrett Elliott
Salsa in the Square
Photo credit: Scott Day
Buskers Rendezvous | Photo credit: Garrett Elliot
Movies in the Square

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 

Here's what else makes Kingston a great place to live and work:

  • 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 ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ 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.

What's happening LIVE

See Kingston's historic downtown and beautiful waterfront . 

  • Springer Market Square
  • Breakwater Park
  • Richardson Beach
  • Confederation Basin
  • Portsmouth Olympic Harbour

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

Community Event Calendars

  • 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

Welcome to Kingston App

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

Key Features:

  • Find essential local resources, from healthcare to housing
  • Connect with community organizations ready to assist you
  • Stay informed about cultural events, festivals, and activities 
  • Access support in over 15 different languages
  
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