Kingston
Coming to Kingston: SESQUIdome to Feature HORIZON
Starting today! Coming to Kingston: SESQUIdome to feature HORIZON – a 360° cinematic experience From Aug. 11 to 15, the City of Kingston is hosting SESQUI, a Canada 150 Signature Initiative, across from the Rogers K-Rock Centre. There – inside the giant, inflatable SESQUIdome – viewers will enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see HORIZON –…
Read MoreVote Now for Kingston’s Best-Kept Garden!
Kingston Blooms judges have voted for their favourite gardens and are now turning it over to you – online voting for the winner of the Best-kept Garden is now open! Photos of the entries and simple one-click voting are the City of Kingston’s website at “With 20 gardens submitted to Kingston Blooms this year, online…
Read MorePawsome Soccer 7’s Tournament
Tournament Details: Join KSSC’s first ever outdoor Turf Soccer 7’s Tournament! $50 from each team registration will be donated to the Kingston Animal Rescue. Date: Friday, August 25th, 2017 Game Location: Tindall Turf Field on Queen’s University Campus Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm – Start & End times are subject to change based on registration numbers. Skill…
Read MoreThe Great Waterway and Beautiful Waterfront Patio Views
While the beautiful weather sticks around, what better time is there to grab your family and friends and head out to enjoy some great eats with a great view?! Here is a selection of establishments in South Eastern Ontario, providing you with an amazing waterfront view. Take a look and head on out to these…
Read MoreEverything Drainage Workshop
Everything Drainage Workshop: protect your property from water issues. Utilities Kingston invites homeowners to participate in a free workshop to help them manage excess water on their property, prevent basement flooding and comply with the City of Kingston’s Sewer Use Bylaw. Have standing water on your property? Notice your sump pump running frequently? The Everything…
Read MoreEverything you need to know about Canada Day Weekend in Kingston
Sesquicentennial events planned downtown for Canada Day weekend The sesquicentennial Canada Day fireworks will be in Confederation Basin at 10 p.m. on July 1, but free activities, live music, and events marking 150 years of Canadian Confederation are scheduled all weekend long in downtown Kingston. “This is an exciting time for our nation and…
Read MoreCity marks 176 years of being Canada’s First Capital
On June 15, Kingston marks the 176th anniversary of being the First Capital of a united Canada with a day of free history-themed activities at City Park. “This is also the sesquicentennial year of Canada’s Confederation, so Kingston’s role as the country’s first capital takes on an even greater significance. Kingston’s history is Canada’s history…
Read MoreCelebrate the opening of the urban K&P Trail on June 10
Come try a beautiful new way through Kingston at the opening of the urban K&P Trail on Saturday, June 10! Celebrations start at 11 a.m. in Douglas Fluhrer Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, a performance of the K&P Ballad by Roger James and a dedication of a park bench to Douglas Knapp – a long-time…
Read MoreCome See the Recommended Vision for Former Kingston Penitentiary and Portsmouth Olympic Harbour
Come See the Recommended Vision for Former Kingston Penitentiary and Portsmouth Olympic Harbour Be there when the recommended vision for the future of the former Kingston Penitentiary and Portsmouth Olympic Harbour is presented. There will be two public presentations of the recommended vision on Thursday, June 1 – one from 4 to 6 p.m. and…
Read MoreKingston Blooms Celebrates Local Green Thumbs
Kingston Blooms Celebrates Local Green Thumbs The City of Kingston’s annual Kingston Blooms Best-kept Garden Awards celebrates the city’s best green thumbs for their hard work keeping Kingston beautiful. “Kingston is fortunate to have many spectacular gardens. This friendly ‘test of the best’ is a way to promote excellence in gardening, good horticultural practices and…
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