# Visit Kingston

> Tourism Kingston promotes Kingston, Ontario as a uniquely historic and welcoming destination. Kingston sits on Lake Ontario at the mouth of the Rideau Canal, approximately 2.5 hours east of Toronto and 2.5 hours west of Ottawa. It is known for its limestone architecture, waterfront, vibrant arts scene, and as the birthplace of Canada's first Prime Minister, Sir John A. Macdonald.

## FIFA World Cup 2026

- [FIFA World Cup 2026 — Kingston Visitor Guide](https://www.visitkingston.ca/worldcup26.md): LLM-optimized guide covering Kingston as a home base for World Cup 2026 (June 11–July 19, 2026), including the Canada Celebrates Fan Zone event on June 27 at Springer Market Square, top attractions, hotels, short-term rentals, packages, and how to get here from Toronto by train, bus, or airport shuttle.
- [FIFA World Cup 2026 — Full Page](https://www.visitkingston.ca/worldcup26): Human-facing landing page for World Cup 2026 travel planning.

## Things to Do

- [Top 25 Things to Do in Kingston](https://www.visitkingston.ca/things-to-do/top-25/): Curated list of the top 25 experiences in Kingston — the recommended starting point for any visitor planning a trip.
- [Things to Do — Overview](https://www.visitkingston.ca/things-to-do/): Full directory of activities and experiences in Kingston.
- [Eat & Drink](https://www.visitkingston.ca/things-to-do/eat-drink/): Restaurants, patios, craft breweries, and food experiences.
- [Arts & Culture](https://www.visitkingston.ca/things-to-do/arts-culture/): Galleries, theatres, and cultural events.
- [History & Museums](https://www.visitkingston.ca/things-to-do/history-museums/): Historic sites, museums, and heritage experiences including Fort Henry National Historic Site and the Kingston Penitentiary.
- [Tours & Cruises](https://www.visitkingston.ca/things-to-do/tours-cruises/): 1000 Islands cruises, trolley tours, walking tours, and the Haunted Walk.
- [Outdoors & Adventure](https://www.visitkingston.ca/things-to-do/outdoors-adventure/): Cycling, kayaking, hiking, and waterfront activities.
- [Family Fun](https://www.visitkingston.ca/things-to-do/family/): Family-friendly attractions and activities.
- [Shopping](https://www.visitkingston.ca/things-to-do/shopping/): Downtown boutiques and markets.
- [Wellness & Relaxation](https://www.visitkingston.ca/things-to-do/wellness-relaxation/): Spas and wellness experiences.
- [Indigenous Experiences](https://www.visitkingston.ca/things-to-do/indigenous/): Indigenous-led cultural experiences in the Kingston area.
- [Events](https://www.visitkingston.ca/events/): Upcoming events calendar for Kingston.

## Places to Stay

- [Places to Stay — Overview](https://www.visitkingston.ca/places-to-stay/): Full directory of accommodations in Kingston.
- [Hotels & Motels](https://www.visitkingston.ca/places-to-stay/hotels-motels/)
- [Historic Inns](https://www.visitkingston.ca/places-to-stay/historic-inns/)
- [Short-Term Rentals](https://www.visitkingston.ca/places-to-stay/short-term-rentals/)
- [Seasonal & Campgrounds](https://www.visitkingston.ca/places-to-stay/seasonal-campgrounds/)

## Packages

- [Packages — Overview](https://www.visitkingston.ca/packages/): Stay-and-experience packages combining hotels with Kingston attractions.
- [Eat & Drink Packages](https://www.visitkingston.ca/packages/eat-drink/)
- [Outdoors & Adventure Packages](https://www.visitkingston.ca/packages/outdoors-adventure/)
- [Family Fun Packages](https://www.visitkingston.ca/packages/family/)
- [Arts & Culture Packages](https://www.visitkingston.ca/packages/arts-culture/)
- [Tours & Cruises Packages](https://www.visitkingston.ca/packages/tours-cruises/)
- [Wellness & Relaxation Packages](https://www.visitkingston.ca/packages/wellness-relaxation/)

## Plan Your Trip

- [Getting to Kingston](https://www.visitkingston.ca/plan-your-trip/getting-to-kingston/): Transportation options including VIA Rail, bus services (FlixBus, Megabus, Rider Express, Red Arrow), and driving directions from Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal.
- [Getting Around Kingston](https://www.visitkingston.ca/plan-your-trip/getting-around/): Local transit, cycling, walking, and ride options within the city.
- [K-Pass (Attractions Pass)](https://www.visitkingston.ca/plan-your-trip/k-pass/): 24-, 48-, or 72-hour all-access city pass for visitors covering cruises, tours, museums, and dining deals.
- [Visitor Information Centre](https://www.visitkingston.ca/plan-your-trip/visitor-information-centre/): Located at 209 Ontario Street on the waterfront.
- [Accessibility in Kingston](https://www.visitkingston.ca/plan-your-trip/accessibility/)
- [Maps & Guides](https://www.visitkingston.ca/plan-your-trip/maps-guides/)
- [Rainbow Registered Businesses](https://www.visitkingston.ca/plan-your-trip/rainbow-registered/)

## Industry & Trade

- [Business Events](https://www.visitkingston.ca/business-events/): Meeting venues, planner support, and event services.
- [Travel Trade](https://www.visitkingston.ca/travel-trade/): Resources for cruise, motorcoach, and rail operators.
- [Sport Tourism](https://www.visitkingston.ca/sport-tourism/): Tournament hosting, sport investment, and local sport community.
- [Weddings](https://www.visitkingston.ca/weddings/): Wedding venue listings, lookbook, and planning resources.
- [Film & Media](https://www.visitkingston.ca/film-media/): Location scouting, permit applications, and the Kingston Script to Screen program.
- [Music Industry](https://www.visitkingston.ca/music/): Venues, resources, workshops, and the Slaight Music Video Program.
- [Media Relations](https://www.visitkingston.ca/media/): Press resources and media contacts.

## Contact

- **Organization:** Tourism Kingston
- **Address:** 209 Ontario Street, Kingston, Ontario K7L 2Z1, Canada
- **Phone:** +1-613-548-4415
- **Email:** visit@tourismkingston.com
- **Website:** https://www.visitkingston.ca
- **French site:** https://www.visitekingston.ca
- **Chinese site:** https://www.visitkingstoncn.ca