Free things to do · Kingston

Free things to do in Kingston

No-spend weekends in Kingston — free museums, parks, markets and walks that don't cost a dollar.

Curated by localsEditor's pick

Top spots in Kingston

  • Wolfe Island Ferry

    Family

    Downtown waterfront

    Free 20-min ferry to the largest of the Thousand Islands.

  • Rideau Canal

    Outdoors

    Kingston Mills

    UNESCO canal locks — kayak in summer, skate in winter.

  • Thousand Islands Cruise

    Outdoors

    Confederation Basin

    Three-hour cruise past 1,864 islands.

  • Bellevue House

    Culture

    Sydenham

    Sir John A. Macdonald's Tuscan villa, fully restored.

  • Fort Henry

    Culture

    Point Henry

    UNESCO 19th-century fort with sunset ceremony.

Frequently asked

  • Standouts right now: Fort Henry, Thousand Islands Cruise, Wolfe Island Ferry. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Kingston and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.

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