Spring weekend · Kingston

Spring weekend in Kingston

Spring in Kingston — blossoms, opening patios, markets and the first warm-evening dinners worth booking.

Editor's pickFrequently added to plans

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.

  • Princess Street

    Food & Drink

    Downtown

    Limestone storefronts, brewpubs, patios and indie shops.

Where to eat

  • Atomica

    $$

    Italian · Bagot St

    Wood-fired pizza, students and professors both crowd in.

  • Chez Piggy

    $$$

    Eclectic global · Princess St courtyard

    Hidden 1810 stable — Kingston's beloved 40-year institution.

  • Olivea

    $$$

    Italian · Market Square

    Hand-rolled pasta facing the 1843 City Hall.

  • Pan Chancho

    $$

    Bakery / Brunch · Princess St

    Best bread in eastern Ontario, packed brunches.

Frequently asked

  • Standouts right now: Thousand Islands Cruise, Princess Street, 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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