Looking for things to do in Kingston Ontario? A walk through the city’s historic center is an opportunity to learn about its history and discover all of its attractions. Solve challenges at each step along your way, to discover your next destination.
You will walk from City Hall to City Park, along the waterfront, passing various parks, museums, and monuments. Have fun completing challenges.
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2.9 km
1.7 mi
27
Sights
34
Challenges
Scavenger Hunt information :
- Shoal Tower
- City Hall
- Spirit of Sir John A.
- St.George Cathedral
- Prince George Hotel
- Waterfront Promenade
- PumpHouse
- City Park
- and much more
- Starting point: outside the front of Kingston City Hall, 216 Ontario St, Kingston, ON K7L 2Z3
- Distance: 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
- Duration: 2 hours
- Method: walking
- Required: Fully charged smartphone with internet access (data plan) – Wifi will not be enough.
- Suggested:
- Water bottle
- Local map
History
Louis de Frontenac, governor of New France in 1676 built Fort Cataraqui here in that year. Cavelier de la Salle renamed it Fort Frontenac the next year.
During the Seven Years’ War (1756-1763) the fort was destroyed by the British. The city was reestablished in 1784 to house British loyalists fleeing the American Revolution.
Kingston became the base of the British Eastern Great Lakes Fleet. They built Fort Henry and several Martello towers to protect the entrance to the Rideau Canal by fear of an American invasion.
Kingston was the first capital of the united province of Canada between 1841-42. The first Prime Minister of Canada, Sir John A. Macdonald adopted this city for his permanent residence.
