Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Kingston

"Where: 1 Fort Henry Drive, KingstonWhen: Open seasonally, plus special eventsWhy your kids will love it: As soon as you step into Fort Henry, you are whisked back in time. This living history military museum boasts soldiers, cannons, barracks and artifacts from the British and Canadian military. Highlights also include the school room, Garrison Parade and David the Goat, Fort Henry’s personable mascot."

"Learn about local government and the importance of City Hall as a monument to Kingston’s history. Create opportunities for you and your students to meet elected officials and city staff, and explore the day-to-day business of municipal affairs with City Hall as your classroom. Kingston City Hall, one of the finest 19th century municipal buildings in Canada and a nationally designated heritage site, is toured by thousands of tourists and local citizens each year."

"As the principal local governmental seat in Kingston, the City Hall represents an imposing landmark on the city skyline, thanks to its neo-classical architecture designed by architect George Browne. Inside, it still houses the City Council, just as it did during the term of Canada’s first prime minister, Sir John A. Macdonald. Guided tours of the building, exploring its history and current use, are available from May to October."

"Amidst 136 hectares of lush greenery and beautiful verdant hiking trails, Lemoine Point is a recreational center par excellence. Initially known as Herkimer’s Nose or Herkimer's Point after its original owner Captain Johan Jots Herkimer, the land soon saw an ownership change after a sale to Captain William Lemoine in 1836. The conservation area includes a variety of terrain, including de...Read more"

"Nature & Wildlife Areas1441 Coverdale Drive, Kingston, Ontario MoreLess Info. Open from 7:30am to sunset, the Lemoine Point Conservation Area is a 136 hectare location full of forest, field, and marsh. Guests of the location can go cycling, swimming, picnicking, hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing."

"St Mary's Cathedral, built in 1842, is also called Kingston Cathedral. It is a historic cathedral located downtown. The cathedral has magnificent stained glass windows that depict biblical scenes, including the salvation of humanity by Jesus Christ."

"A museum visit a day keeps the laziness away is just as true as if you were eating apples to keep the doctor away. Luckly Kingston never runs out of museums and never fails to entertain us. The Museum of Health Care may sound boring at first but the museum has a whole new world inside of it."

"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."

"With the closest hiking to downtown, the Marshlands provides an excellent opportunity for a quick hike. You'll find the terrain here more rugged than other easy hikes. There's also a good bit of mud here in the spring and early summer."

"One of the great features of this conservation area is that its proximity to the city makes it accessible via Kingston Transit."

"Mandarin was started in 1979 as a small a la carte style restaurant by James Chiu. In 1986, it was converted into a buffet-style restaurant to cater for larger crowds who longed to get a taste of their famous cuisine. Their buffet features extensive salad and soup stations."

"This popular Teppanyaki restaurant specializes in Japanese and seafood cuisine. Enjoy unlimited lunch and dinner from their extensive menu. Guests at Sakura can also enjoy the exhilarating display of food prepared right in front of them as they dine."

"The best AYCE sushi place in kingston, mostly because there aren't many. Some of their special rolls are very good, and their menu is wide ranged, e..."