7 Hidden Gems Things to do in Kingston That You Shouldn't Miss

November 3, 2021 Roseanne Arnett

Known for its markets and its striking 19th-century limestone architecture, Kingston is a great base for exploring the Thousand Islands and the St. Lawrence River and its national park. Visit Wolfe Island on the free ferry, or hunt for antiques in nearby villages.
Restaurants in Kingston

1. Antique Alley

207B Wellington St, Kingston, Ontario K7K 2Y6 Canada +1 613-545-1120 [email protected] http://www.antiquealley.ca
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5.0 based on 19 reviews

Antique Alley

Re-opening our doors, Friday, June 5th! Antique Alley is one of Kingston's hidden gem! We offer you a taste of century old items along with collectibles, retro and the unusual, including vintage clothing. We hope we can help you find what you collect or what you are looking for. Everything is for sale and with over 4500 sq ft you have lots to choose from. Antique Alley is focused on buying high-quality inventory and customer satisfaction - we make it a point to do everything we can to make your visit one to remember. You will love the shop the minute you step inside. Once you find us you'll never forget us.

2. County Sips

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5.0 based on 23 reviews

County Sips

Enjoy a beautiful day of touring through the Prince Edward County countryside and savouring the flavour of locally-made, luxurious wines with a guided winery tour from County Sips. Ideal for a weekend getaway, girls’ day out, bachelorette party, or corporate team building events our tours encompass all the spectacular wineries the County has to offer. Hosted by Sommelier Ian Nicholls.

3. Ahoy Rentals

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5.0 based on 64 reviews

Ahoy Rentals

Closed for the season as of October 5, 2020. Waterfront location providing rentals for Canoeing, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddleboarding, sailing and cycling rentals. All safety equipment provided. Sailing and paddling instruction available for beginners. We also have an experienced captain who can takes groups of up to 5 out on a 26' Sailboat for an afternoon sail or a sunset sail.

4. Improbable Escapes

303 Bagot St Suite 16B, Kingston, Ontario K7K 5W7 Canada +1 800-570-0436 [email protected] http://www.improbableescapes.com/
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5.0 based on 222 reviews

Improbable Escapes

An escape room game is a live action adventure, where you are challenged to use creative and lateral thinking to solve your way out of a locked room. At Improbable Escapes, our games are 60 minutes of intense and unique puzzles in which you must work with your team to try and escape before the buzzer goes off. We pride ourselves on having family friendly games, and have private bookings to ensure you have the most fun with your team!

Reviewed By Tapper11 - Kingston, Canada

We went for a team building exercise and it was great. The escape experience really promotes collaboration,teamwork with a sense of urgency that has to be calmed with patience and analytical thinking. The staff are great and the rooms are challenging. If you can go, you should!

5. The Screening Room

120 Princess St, Kingston, Ontario K7L 5M6 Canada +1 613-542-6080 http://www.moviesinkingston.com
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4.5 based on 60 reviews

The Screening Room

Classic movies, first run movies and genre movies on the big screen for $6, $8 or $9 - I love this small venue, downtown, funky cinema - good popcorn and coffee

Reviewed By 196AnnA - New Brunswick, Canada

As lovers of independent films and independent cinemas we were thrilled to find The Screening Room when we came to Kingston. If you're looking for something a world away from massive multiscreens and same old, same old big bash Holywood films then head here PDQ! The staff at The Screening Room are friendly and helpful, the selection of films covers such great variety, and you can also enjoy delicious real-butter-popcorn ... yummy! Admittedly it is rather different since Covid-19 hit, with much smaller audiences and strict guidelines for attendance, but The Screening Room is carefully following all provincial and municipal Covid protocols and we ourselves have adapted to buying our tickets online ahead of time. We have been to see films here again several times since re-opening under pandemic condtions, and we definitely feel safe in this space with strict social distancing, mask-wearing, etc. I encourage people to become members of The Screening Room - the small fee for membership quickly repays you and also supports keeping independent thought alive and well here in Kingston.

6. Bellevue House National Historic Site

35 Centre St, Kingston, Ontario K7L 4E5 Canada +1 613-545-8666 [email protected] http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/on/bellevue/index.aspx
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4.5 based on 331 reviews

Bellevue House National Historic Site

A rare and fine example in Canada of Italianate villa architecture, Bellevue was home to Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada's first prime minister. Today, the house is a national historic site, commemorating Macdonald's contribution to the development of Canada. Bel example rare au Canada de villa de style italianisant, Bellevue a été la demeure de sir John A. Macdonald, premier des premiers ministres du Canada. Aujourd'hui lieu historique national, elle commémore la contribution de Macdonald à l'essor du Canada.

Reviewed By Samantha1Travels - Mississauga, Canada

It was lovely coming to kingston to learn about it's history, food and passion for keeping the historic places alive!! Great historic site to visit!

7. Martello Alley

203B Wellington St, Kingston, Ontario K7K 2Y6 Canada +1 613-767-2966 [email protected] http://www.martelloalley.com
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4.5 based on 384 reviews

Martello Alley

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: browse our gallery online 24/7 on our new 360 interactive site. You can find it at menu “Virtual Shop” on our Website. A quirky and fun little art gallery located in an old alley in downtown Kingston Ontario. It is Ontario's only alley art gallery. The indoor gallery is located at the very end of the alley, beside the courtyard. The other "shops" you will see are not really shops at all - they are facades created to make up a little "village". Currently there is a "fleuriste" (flower shop) and a "poissonnerie" (fish shop). In reality these are the back walls of the restaurant next door. The door to the "fleuriste" is not a door at all, and the door to the "poissonnerie" is the back door/delivery to the restaurant. The "lighthouse" and the "buoy", complete with seagull and nest, are there to store and conceal the restaurant's garbage bins and kitchen oil drum. These themed "shops" serve as backdrops for the outdoor art that display in the corresponding themed area.

Reviewed By caelab2021

I had a wonderful time visiting Martello Alley today with my boyfriend. I loved the way they had done the renovations, it gave the space a unique feel that was both interesting and inviting. The staff were both knowledgeable and friendly and I'm very excited about my purchases! I would highly recommend this lovely hidden gem to anyone who has an appreciation for art and the amazing community that comes together to support local artists.

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