Kingston is perfect for those wanting to enjoy great nightlife, pubs, local food, wineries and breweries. History lovers can enjoy visiting the Kingston Penitentiary and Fort Henry. Residents will enjoy the close proximity to the Thousand Islands. Also, New York state is easily accessible just across the lake. A ferry can be taken to Wolfe Island.
Kingston is a city on Lake Ontario, at the mouth of the Cataraqui and St. Lawrence rivers. It is known as the “Limestone City” because of its many heritage buildings built using local limestone. The city is midway between Toronto and Montreal. It is located 2 hours away from Ottawa.
The population of Kingston is about 136,685 people.