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"Now celebrating 35 years, Gallery Raymond represents 20 local and regional artists and has over 400 works on display. We hold bi-monthly exhibitions focusing on new work by one or more artists. We also offer complete custom framing."
"The Tett Centre for Creativity + Learning is a charitable arts organization, operating a beautiful heritage building on Lake Ontario's waterfront in Kingston, Ontario. We are a welcoming destination where artists, arts organizations, and the..."
"This frame shop has been featuring works from local artists like Sally Chupick and Pat Shea from its front window on Princess for over 30 years. 198 Princess St.kingstonframeworks.ca"
"Since 2012, the Memorial Centre Farmers' Market has grown into a vibrant food, arts & community hub. Vendors include over 35 farmers, bakers, chefs & artisans from within roughly 100km offering goods for every taste, diet & palate!. In the warmer months, you might also find live music, arts activities, yoga and tai chi classes on site."
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"A slightly smaller shopping centre offering more specialist services, Frontenac Mall is a good option for perusing for a while before stocking up on groceries at their supermarket ‘Food basics’. A relaxing environment with plenty of comfortable sofas and chairs to put your feet up after a long day’s shopping, Frontenac Mall will have you feeling as if you’re at home as you go about your business. With fantastic seasonal events – especially around the Christmas period – this shopping centre is definitely worth a visit."
"For 40 years Modern Fuel has represented a catalyst for creativity in Kingston. Upon completion of the Tett Centre, this non-profit, artist-run centre moved in and has called it home since. There is an ever-changing series of exhibitionsto enjoy at Modern Fuel that covers several interdisciplinary methods and fascinating styles."
"It is a modern gallery in the center of the city, which is housed in a historic building that dates back to 1848. The building was previously occupied by the Kingston Gaslight Company, hence the name Modern Fuel Gallery. The gallery features contemporary and visual art by both established and emerging artists."
"There’s so much to find at this Kingston-based antique store, including plenty of vintage clothing options. You’ll also find lots of furniture, knickknacks, and staff that are ready to help you find what you need. If you’re wondering what sort of clothing is available at Antique Alley, then take a look at Kate’s Vintage Kloset."
"A welcome (relatively) new addition to the community, Riverview Shopping Centre is your one-stop shop for some of the biggest brands, including a drive-through Starbucks for when you’re just passing through. All your basic needs can be met here. Including great coffee options, a ‘Food Basics’ for your groceries, and a large ‘LCBO’, which has a huge selection of alcohol including craft beer and vintage wines and spirits."
"If you find yourself away from downtown and looking for a pub, then check out The Rose & Crown Restaurant. Again, more of a restaurant but since they serve up an authentic English pub feel, we wanted to include it!. Located up on Princess Street but out in the west end/ up town from downtown, the Rose & Crown boasts live music on Wednesdays and has been serving up fish and chips for over 30 years!"
"This family restaurant was founded by Ed Walker and his wife Sheena in 2003. The restaurant is named after a pub in their hometown of Leyland in England. The Rose and Crown has served English-style fish n’ chips for over 30 years, so they know a thing or two about quality food."
"Overlooking Kingston’s historic Springer Market Square is Studio 22, a commercial fine art gallery and design studio representing several Canadian artists. Many of the artists on display are from the Kingston and surrounding area, as well as other creators from Newfoundland and British Columbia. There are several mediums and styles to observe at Studio 22, many of which utilize innovative techniques and unique materials."
"For over 40 years, the Mandarin Restaurant has been serving its guests delicious meals from the premium buffet. Founded in 1979, the a la carte restaurant soon expanded to a buffet restaurant to accommodate the large number of guests they were receiving. The award-winning buffet offers a salad bar, soup and bread station, hot entrees, sizzling grilled meats and vegetables, a sushi bar, pizza, and decadent delights at the dessert station."
"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."