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Kingston
"The historic site of Fort Henry is located on Point Henry in Kingston, an elevated point next to the mouth of Cataraqui River, before it flows..."
"The historic site of Fort Henry is located on Point Henry in Kingston, an elevated point next to the mouth of Cataraqui River, before it flows..."
"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."
"Bellevue House National Historic Site was the home to Canada's first Prime Minister, Sir John Alexander Macdonald from 1848 to 1849. Bellevue House is situated 2½ km southeast of Kingston Centre. Photo: Skeezix1000, CC BY-SA 3.0."
"Take a time-travelling tour of the historic Bellevue House where Canada’s first prime minister, Sir John A. Macdonald, and his family made their..."
"The City Hall is a beautiful building dating back to 1844 that is now the epicenter of Kingston’s administration and occupies an entire block in its neighborhood. Made by the architect George Browne, this building is one of the most outstanding works of art in the backdrop of the city. Stained glass windows add to the ephemeral feel of the building."
"The grandiose City Hall is one of the country's finest classical buildings and a relic from the time when Kingston was capital. Friendly volunteers conduct free tours during summer, revealing colorful stained..."
"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. James’ Church is an Anglican church located near Queen's University. It boasts a long history and remains an active Christian community. The church's architecture is magnificent."
"Source: Photo by user SoftwareSimian used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The Cathedral of St Mary is a Roman Catholic cathedral. It was extensively renovated some years back, and today it stands in its full restored glory."
"Chalmers United Church is a beautiful and impressive church in the historic heart of the city. It is located near the famous Queen's University on Clergy Street. This church was built in 1890 and is a Free Presbyterian Church."
"Finally, a Kingston pub that is closer to downtown compared to the two above but not quite there is Portsmouth Tavern. Also known as “The Ports”, this establishment in the small town/neighbourhood of Portsmouth on Kingston’s waterfront has a rich history to it. The legend goes that the pub used to be the watering hole for the old prison guards of the nearby Kingston Penitentiary."
"Having lived in Kingston for so long, Eric saw what is now Barcadia turn into that from a bunch of other hilarious places (rest in peace, My Bar!). These days, the tiny venue is home to a fun bar jam-packed with classic arcade games like Pac-Man. The nice thing is each game is only 25 cents to play!"
"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."