Why go
- City in Ontario, Canada.
- Served by Kingston Airport (YGK).
History
Kingston is a city in Ontario, Canada, on the northeastern end of Lake Ontario. It is at the beginning of the St. Lawrence River and at the mouth of the Cataraqui River, the south end of the Rideau Canal. Kingston is located between the Prince Edward County and Thousand Islands tourist regions, and is nicknamed the "Limestone City" because it has many heritage buildings constructed using local limestone.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Air Canada AC (BEH) · 1 route: Toronto*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Kingston Airport (YGK); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YGK has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Toronto). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Kingston, 4.5 km); routes include Kingston-Wolfe Island Ferry (summer), Kingston-Wolfe Island Ferry (winter), Simcoe Island Ferry.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kingston, Ontario. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.