Free Museums in Gananoque

"The Marine Museum is currently the only museum in Canada that exclusively represents the maritime history of the Great Lakes. It is in the unique situation of being a community museum, with nationally significant collections telling a regional and national story. The museum and this site are not only important to the Kingston community’s sense of identity, but also to the importance of the Great Lakes corridor as a key piece in the economic development of Canada.The museum offers a range of outreach programs covering topics from maritime history and travel to shipbuilding and the environment."

"Despite its smaller space since moving from the dry dock to the Portsmouth Olympic Harbour, this museum still offers a detailed account of Kingston's history as an important shipbuilding center from 1910 to 1960...."

"The Museum of Health Care, located in the Ann Baillie Building on Queen’s University Campus, is the only museum in Canada dedicated to the history of health and health care. The museum has one of the largest collections of medical and health care artefacts in Canada. It is home to a wide-range of artefacts and archival documents and photographs from surgical tools to laboratory instruments documenting how people have preserved health and managed disease, pain, and suffering from the late 18th century to the present day."

"The Kingston Association of Museums, Galleries, and Historic Sites is a not-for-profit, collaborative group of member institutions from the Kingston region. Visit their website for a complete listing of sites, hours, locations and collection highlights."

"Founded by the National Hockey League and the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association on September 10, 1943 – Kingston’s International Hockey Hall of Fame and Museum is the “Original Hockey Hall of Fame” and the oldest sports hall of fame in Canada. Captain James T. Sutherland of Kingston spearheaded the bid to bring the Hockey Hall of Fame to Kingston and was inducted into the hall in 1947 – one of the first forty members inducted into the hall during the Kingston-era. The Original Hall of Fame is proudly located in Kingston, Ontario."

"No need to drive to Toronto to get a little piece of hockey’s history. Fittingly located on the second floor of the Invista Centre, The Original Hockey Hall of Fame is filled with a ton of interesting facts and artifacts. The best part is the focus on Kingston-born legends like Doug Gilmour and Jayna Hefford."

"This lavish turn-of-the-century island castle in the middle of the St Lawrence is only around 25km from Gananoque, but technically in the USA, so you'll need your passport to visit. It was built by George C Boldt, original proprietor of New York's famous Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Many Thousand Island cruise tours stop here, or you can drive 23km from Gananoque to Alexandria Bay, NY, USA, where 10-minute shuttles cross the 1km of water to the castle."

"Boldt Castle, spectacular 20th century building located on an small island in the middle of the river. Attention Non-Americans, don’t forget your passports when visiting the castle, because it’s on the american side of the river."

"Kathleen Hall, 11 Medical Quadrangle This space is a gem for researchers and acts as a museum for specific topics you might be interested in. If you’ve never been to the Archives before, bring a piece of photo ID and be prepared to fill out a piece of paper to create a membership card before you begin browsing. A museum for researchers and anyone wanting to learn more about the history of Kingston."

"National & State Parks336661 Cedar Point State Park Drive, Clayton, NY 13624MoreLess Info. One of the oldest state parks in New York is the Cedar Point State Park. Facilities within the recreation area include docks for boats, a sandy beach, picnic grounds, and a fishing pier."

"A friendly, casual neighbourhood bistro known for their pizza, pastas and paninis, Bella Bistro is another west end gem and local favourite. With a deep commitment to serving local food, owners and chefs Paul Muller and Kevin Lapeer work directly with local farmers and suppliers to source naturally-raised, hormone and antibiotic free beef, pork and lamb. They bake their own bread and make their own (delicious) pizza dough, while their arsenal of sauces, dressings and desserts are (of course) homemade."

"Bella Bistrohas something for everyone, with its wide array of options on its vast menu, including the calamari fritti, the big Italian panini (includes prosciutto, salami, cappricollo, calabrese and more), bbq ribs and even the catch of the day!. Whether you want seafood, meat, pasta, burgers, or pizza,Bella Bistrois where you will find the best Kingston has to offer."

"This cute spot in the West End (Bath Road and Collins Bay) does a wonderful job with their fish specials — they feature a different one every day, and they stay as local as possible so you can find dishes featuring fish like Ontario Rainbow Trout or perch cooked to perfection every time"

"It’s a new find (for me) and not a CheapEat but it’s a place I was delighted to find. Tasty food, good menu and since I was introduced to it by a vinophile, who also happened to run into her friend, a Lifford wine agent selling to the restaurant, the wine list should be pretty solid."

"Casa Domenico blends classic Italian style with modern elegance. Guests here can enjoy fresh, delicious meals prepared from quality ingredients. The restaurant has a long history of fine dining offering timeless flavors and exceptional service in a contemporary atmosphere."

"If Olivea doesn’t work for you, right next door is another Kingston classic – Casa!. Casa is one of those names thrown around when someone is looking for a really good place to eat downtown. Casa is a little bit pricier – but they do Italian right."

"Go Italian, located on the west end of Kingston, offers a truly delicious Italian eating experience. Their signature dishes include chicken marsala, Primavera, cheese tortellini and seafood portofino. If you really enjoyed your meal, order a “take-and-bake” to bring home and share with your family (or eat it all yourself!)."

"2815 Princess Street, Kingston, Ontario CanadaItalian, PizzaLunch, DinnerTakeout, Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Wheelchair Accessible[email protected]+1 613-766-1200http://www.goitalian.ca/"

"Bellevue House is yet another National Historic Site of Canada. It was home to Canada’s first Prime Minister, Sir John Alexander Macdonald, from 1848 until 1849. It is noteworthy for its Italian Villa style of architecture, a non-symmetrical style at that."