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Just in case you're new to the area, here are a few interesting points about Kingston. ""This limestone gem of a city on the shores of Lake Ontario boasts world class educational, cultural and recreational facilities. In selecting it as one of Canada's top five cities for business, researchers for The Globe and Mail concluded, "Kingston has quality of life, big-time."" From the Kingston Area Economic Develepment Commission's report Kingston is one of Canada's oldest cities, established in 1673. Location: Kingston has a population of 117,000 and is strategically located where Lake Ontario empties into the St Lawrence River.. The Rideau Canal, built in the early 1800's, connects Kingston to the nations capital, Ottawa, and this picturesque waterway was named by UNESCO to be of world interest in 2007. Kingston is also centrally located between Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa on the 401 axis and minutes from access to Northern New York State. In the area: The city is home to 17 museums,
4 teaching hospitals, 15 golf courses, mark-class water sports, Canadaian
Forces Base Kingston and nationally important educational institutions such as
Queen's University, St. Lawrence College and the Royal Military College of
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From the INSIDEGUIDE to Kingston Tourism: The Kingston area hosts about 1
million tourists a year. They flock to area historic sites, museums,
restaurants, and pubs. Home of the Canadian Olympic Training Regatta Kingston
(CORK), Kingston is a mecca for competitive sailors. The Thousand Islands
provide scenic cruising for boaters and cottagers. Economics: Important private sector employers such as Alcan Aluminum Ltd., Bombardier Inc., and Du Pont Canada Inc. are located in the area. Local academic institutions, such as Queen's, RMC and St Lawrence College, provide jobs, educational opportunities and qualified employees. Come visit for the weekend, and you may never want to leave!
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