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Fort Henry Cruises Kayaking Arch Biosphere Adventure Tours Museums Kingston by bike Golf Parks Prince Edward County Sailing Art Diving Theatre Fishing Bird Watching Rideau Canal Heritage Route History, Archaeology & Geology Tours Antiques Walking Tours
Discover the area in and around Kingston - It will amaze you!!
1000 Island Cruises "Fun, Food & Entertainment Afloat" Where the Great Cataraqui River meets the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario Home of the world renowned 1000 Islands Packages Lunch & Dinner Cruise specials River Revue Cruises - A unique cruise, combining the magnificent 1000 Islands, a sumptuous River Revue menu and an afternoon or evening at the theatre. Check out the Playbill Wine Tasting Lunch & Dinner Cruises Nearby Prince Edward County is gaining wide recognition for quality wines 2011 Season Special Event Cruises Check this out.... Starlight, Wine, Big Band, Fireworks, Latin Music, Dinner Cruise & Theatre.... and more - you just need to add the romance and enjoy the.... "Fun, Food & Entertainment"
Kingston' K-Rock centre Kingston' K-Rock centre Kingston's new and exciting large venue entertainment centre and Hockey rink
Gourmet Delights ~ Historic Inns Specials Together with a select group of restaurants, Green Woods Inn is pleased to offer a wonderful gourmet experience. We think these restaurants are all rather special! We invite you to review the menus, savour, and whet you appetite. Call us to reserve your room and let us know what time and where you would like your reservation.
Fort Henry UNESCO World Heritage Site - events
Aerial Sightseeing Tours. Rideau Canal, Fort Henry, 1000 Islands and more... Some of the best sightseeing in all of Canada is located along Kingston's waterfront. The 1000 Islands have attracted visitors from all over the world from the late 1800's onwards. Check out tours from as little as $100....
The walk is 1.2 km long from the Visitor Information Centre at 209 Ontario St, to the waterfront and then west along King Street to the statue of Sir John A. Macdonald. We will discuss the early fur trade and view the buildings of the early Loyalist families who provided Kingston with its 19 Century feel
Kingston by Bike Steve Lawrence says..... For quite a few years I have conducted information-filled bicycle tours, taking visitors from all over the world cycling around Kingston during our tourist season. It is a real pleasure to be able to ride around the city on a beautiful summer day, explaining at intervals why Kingston is such a special place, one so full of history and beauty. more....
Kilborn's on the Rideau, (Like an old fashioned department store) located in historic Newboro, is a mere 35 minute drive from Green Woods Inn, along the scenic Rideau Heritage Route. Tessa and I could spend hours browsing through this store. It's full of old world charm and has a bunch of neat stuff.
Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area Take advantage of many opportunities for nature appreciation, education and recreation at this 394 hectare site throughout the seasons. There are areas of marsh, field and forest habitat and excellent outdoor recreation facilities.
Frontenac Provincial Park One of the Provinces best kept secrets. Created in 1974 it occupies 5,214 hectares within Frontenac County in south-eastern Ontario. The central concept of the Park is called "Threshold to Wilderness." As such, its main objective is to teach wilderness skills in a semi-wilderness settings. Check out the Skills Training Program schedule. But Frontenac Park is much more than that: it is a wonderful place to backpack, hike, canoe, camp and observe nature.
1000 Islands The mighty St. Lawrence and Great Lakes Ontario. The native peoples called this region the “Garden of the Great Spirit.” Today, many people still remark that this gorgeous garden of woods and waters that is the 1000 Islands is truly one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Others will tell you its friendly atmosphere, fresh outdoors and laid-back pace makes the 1000 Islands a place that inspires the spirit and renews the soul. (Now you know where the 1000 Island salad dressing comes from!!!)
Cruises Click here for cruise packages Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises www.1000islandscruises.ca Food, Fun & Entertainment in the beautiful 1000 Islands - See the historic harbour of Kingston, Canada's first capital with a 90 minute tour of the Kingston waterfront and surrounding island or the 3- hour "Heart of the Islands" cruise combining a voyage aboard triple deck paddle-wheeler the Island Queen with live entertainment, and scenery second to none. All season long there is also dining available on board the Island Star with live entertainment. Enjoying a lunch or dinner as the scenery changes - an ideal way see the islands.
Rockport Boat Line
Rockport Boat Line Tel: 613-659-3402 Toll
free: 800-563-8687 www.rockportcruises.com
Rockport is located in the
"Heart" of the 1000 Islands on the St. Lawrence River. We offer
waterfront dining and scenic cruises. From the moment you step aboard, picture
perfect settings will fill your mind and you will be captured by an essence of
excitement.
Your ship will carry you through the very heart of central Canada's most beautiful scenery on routes specifically selected for their stunningly rich gifts of history, natural beauty and modern vitality. Calm-water cruising on a replica steamship is your new adventure into an old tradition. Reserve one or more nights at Green Woods Inn and you car can stay FREE for the duration of you cruise
Attractions
Museums Kingston has a wide variety of interesting museums. Click here for our museums page
Art Kingston Artists Artists from Kingston area studios provide a celebration of local artwork Kingston and area artists provide a variety of artwork such as ceramic art, fibre art, pottery, paintings (oil, acrylic and watercolour), printmaking, fine furniture making, leather work, jewellery and much more. Images and descriptions of their work can be viewed in the Studios/Artists pages. Visit www.kingstonartists.com or Kingston Arts Council for additional information. See www.csernakstudios.com for landscapes, portraits and commissioned work.
Fort Henry is both a museum and a spectacular historic site. Once inside the fortification's wooden gates visitors enter a marvellous reproduction of 19th century military life. The site offers guided tours, scenic views, and musical performances from a military band and military and marching demonstrations by the Fort Henry Guard. The Fort also plays host to numerous special ceremonies and events throughout the tourist season, so don't be surprised if you get a little unforeseen bonus during your visit. For special events at Fort Henry Fort Henry educational programs for school groups and individuals
In the Area
The Rideau Heritage Route connects Canada's capital city, Ottawa, to Kingston (the first capital of a United Canada, 1841-43) and presents an outstanding opportunity to experience one of the most historic and yet modern areas of Eastern Ontario. The two cities are certainly exciting end points of the experience, but travellers who also explore along the Route will be richly rewarded with many good memories from the numerous locks, connecting towns and villages and the scenic countryside.
Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve was designated by UNESCO in November 2002. It is one of over 400 Biosphere Reserves throughout the world. The Frontenac Arch region is situated in the south eastern portion of the Canadian Province of Ontario. We accomplish our work by networking natural and historic conservation organisations, economic and social development groups, as well as the educational and scientific communities located within the Frontenac Arch region.
Frontenac Provincial Park One of the Provinces best kept secrets. Created in 1974 it occupies 5,214 hectares within Frontenac County in south-eastern Ontario. The central concept of the Park is called "Threshold to Wilderness." As such, its main objective is to teach wilderness skills in a semi-wilderness settings. Check out the Skills Training Program schedule. But Frontenac Park is much more than that: it is a wonderful place to backpack, hike, canoe, camp and observe nature. Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area Take advantage of many opportunities for nature appreciation, education and recreation at this 394 hectare site throughout the seasons. There are areas of marsh, field and forest habitat and excellent outdoor recreation facilities. Located just north of Highway 401 and Division Street in Kingston, Little Cataraqui Creek is very accessible to Kingston residents and visitors to the area
1000 Islands Kayaking - Come check out the most rewarding and refreshing way to experience the 1000 Islands! Fully guided Kayaking Tours, All Inclusive Lodging and Dining Packages and hassle free service, by the 1000 Islands Kayaking Company guarantees an experience you will be talking about for months. http://www.1000islandskayakingco.com
Frontenac Park Canoe & Kayak Centre - Created by paddlers for paddlers Frontenac Outfitters On-water Canoe & Kayak Centre is one of Canada’s largest, most respected paddle sports shops. Established in 1984, we stock 100’s of the world’s finest kayaks and canoes from 15-leading edge manufacturers and the latest designs are available to test paddle 7-Days a week… without an appointment. Carrying so many lines enables us to carefully select the very best models from each manufacturer. Let our expert staff help you choose the right kayak or canoe for your needs from our massive inventory. http://www.frontenac-outfitters.com
Old Hay Bay Church National Historic Site is Canada's oldest Methodist building, erected in 1792 in Adolphustown in Greater Napanee. Here the saddlebag preachers thundered forth; here Canada's first Camp Meeting was held in 1805. Situated on the south shore of Hay Bay in Adolphustown (now part of Greater Napanee) and well-marked by 'Historic Site' markers. Church Address is 2365 South Shore Road, Adolphustown ANNUAL SERVICE: Sunday 26 August 2012 at 3 p.m.
Land O' Lakes Region http://www.lol.on.ca/ Minutes from Kingston will bring you well into the heart of the Land O' Lakes vacation region.
Antiques - Barriefield Antiques, Barriefield Village, Kingston, (613) 5449 3349 Prince Edward County - Located in Southeastern Ontario, close to Kingston, the County has a unique island character and 800 km of spectacular coastline for diving, swimming and bird watching; unspoiled countryside for cycle tours and nature walks, farms and dozens of roadside stands, even an exotic animal sanctuary. Renowned for its sailing, fishing and giant sand dunes, The County also offers live theatre, artists studios and galleries, unique regional cuisine and a growing wine industry http://www.pec.on.ca/Welcome.html
Theatre Thousand Islands Playhouse & Firehall Theatre, Popular summer theatres (Springer Theatre & Firehall Theatre) in the 1000 Islands on the banks of the St. Lawrence River.
One of the main cultural venues in the greater Kingston region, the City of Kingston's Grand Theatre serves as the prime performing arts venue for hundreds of professional and amateur performances annually including ballet, modern dance, theatre, variety, musicals, comedy and more
Wellington Street Theatre - At Wellington Street Theatre, corner of Wellington and Johnson Wellington Street Theatre, dedicated to providing affordable and unique performance, studio and conference space to artists and organisations in Kingston, Ontario.
Kingston's new and exciting large venue entertainment centre and Hockey rink
Recreational Firefly Adventures is many things: outdoor education consulting and instruction in: wilderness skills, natural science, camping (all seasons), astronomy, hiking, canoeing, canoe tripping, team building, renewable energy, ecology, Eco Schools Ontario program, environmental education and others.
A great family adventure ~ No prior experience is necessary - All ATV's are 4X4 automatic - If you can drive a car, you can drive an ATV. Our clients tell us that we are the hi-light of their holiday or getaway weekend - children 6yrs and older as riders. Come and explore some of the wonders of the UNESCO designated Frontenac Arch Biosphere - one of the most diverse ecosystems in Canada! Open Year Round ~ Running in the snow is awesome, but you must dress accordingly.
Golf - Packages available Glen Lawrence Golf Club http://www.glenlawrence.com Colonnade Golf & Country Club http://www.colonnadegolf.ca Rentals- Charters - Day Sailing - Instruction - Sea Kayaking - Canoeing - Cycling
Birding Tours! Enhance your birding trip to historic Kingston and the 1000 Islands with Bruce Ripley 613-384-6392 Birding Tours. Bruce has over 30 years experience finding and locating birds and other flora and fauna in Kingston and Eastern Ontario. Bird Watching & Butterflies http://www.web-nat.com/bic/ont/index.html
History, Archaeology & Geology The Miller Museum of Geology http://geol.queensu.ca/museum/ Archaeology in Kingston and Eastern Ontario, Canada http://www.carf.info Rideau Canal Waterway http://www.rideau-info.com/canal/driving/ecology-central.html Cataraqui Archaeological Research Foundation http://www.carf.info/aboutus/ Fort Frontenac http://www.carf.info/kingstonpast/fortfrontenac.php Fossil Expeditions http://home.istar.ca/~ucatchem/#FOSSILHUNTING
Driving Tours http://www.rideau-info.com/canal/driving/picnic-south.html Heritage Tours http://www.rideau-info.com/canal/driving/heritage-south.html Ecology Tours http://www.rideau-info.com/canal/driving/ecology-south.html
Other Kingston Links http://www.kingstonlinks.com/ What's on Kingston ~ http://www.whatsonkingston.com/ Kingston Tourist Information ~ http://tourism.kingstoncanada.com
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