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EXCLUSIVELY LOCAL GALLERIES • SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOURS
CITY GUIDE
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SHOP AND SNAP YGK’S BEST PIZZA WARMER WEATHER MAPLE MADNESS
AN INSTAGRAMMABLE FOUR HOT SPOTS FOR THE BEST PLACES FOR THE SWEET TRADITION
SHOPPING ITINERARY PIZZA IN KINGSTON A RUN WITH A VIEW CONTINUES
Heart of the Islands Cruise
Experience the Food, Fun and Entertainment ships of the 1000
Islands! The three hour Heart of the Islands Cruise begins with
a view of Kingston’s UNESCO World Heritage sites and then
winds through the small cottage islands of the Admiralty Islands.
You’ll see Wanderer’s Channel and the Bateau Channel, along
with historic and opulent mansions. Three hour cruises feature
historical commentary and live entertainment.
Islands
Lunch Cruise
Dining in the 1000 Islands is
our signature experience. Add a
buffet or 3-course lunch to the
Heart of the Islands Cruise, daily
at 12:30. Reservations required.
Book online at:
Island Queen
Step aboard the premiere dining experience in the 1000
Sunset Dinner Cruise Islands: a floating restaurant on the St Lawrence River.
Sip VQA wines, enjoy a four course meal and experience
live entertainment beneath the stars on a spectacular
three hour sunset cruise.
Dinner and a Show! Island Star
Discovery Cruise
Kingston’s Discovery Cruise
introduces the unique sights and
heritage of the 1000 Islands region
and Kingston’s historic waterfront.
The Cruise passes close to National
Park Islands and National Historic
Sites, and includes a lively narration
of Kingston’s history and natural
Island Belle setting.
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Contents
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UPFRONT
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Not-to-miss events, the best
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views of the city and self-guided
walking tours.
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DINE
Discover where to get the best
pizza in Kingston, or have a
guide show you where to dine on
a food/drink tour.
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OUTSIDE
Get active at the best spots for a
run. Also, read Trailhead owner
James Malcolm’s outdoor activity
recommendations.
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SHOP
Local blogger Rosalyn Gambhir
lays out a one-day shopping
itinerary full of
Instagrammable stops.
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CULTURE Photos: Pizza and VR Hut, Rob Whelan; plant, courtesy
Not-to-miss galleries featuring
only local artists. Also, the city’s
largest performing arts venues.
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NIGHTLIFE
The lowdown on late-night
activities in Kingston and where
to go for some great trivia.
of The Jungle
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MAPS
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EXCLUSIVELY LOCAL GALLERIES • SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOURS
CITY GUIDE
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CITY GUIDE
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SHOP AND SNAP YGK’S BEST PIZZA WARMER WEATHER MAPLE MADNESS
AN INSTAGRAMMABLE FOUR HOT SPOTS FOR THE BEST SPOTS FOR A THE SWEET TRADITION
SHOPPING ITINERARY PIZZA IN KINGSTON RUN WITH A VIEW CONTINUES
EDITOR
Justine de Leyer
We’re unapologetic about our
GRAPHIC DESIGNER love for Kingston, and we know
Marley Sierakowski you will be, too. Don’t forget to
enter our “Win a Summer
Weekend” contest, which you can
CONTRIBUTING EDITORS
find details for on page 59. We’d
Wade Guyitt, Ashley Newton, Tracy Weaver love to have you back again.
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Ashley Clark, Rosalyn Gambhir, Erin Jones, Ashley Newton
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WELCOME TO KINGSTON Where culinary, culture and creators meet. Home to a vibrant arts landscape, passionate local creative community, world-class attractions, thriving culinary scene, and historic tributes to our past – discover your new favourite getaway.
As mayor of Kingston, I would like to extend a GOOD TO KNOW
warm welcome to our lovely city. Population:
Greater Kingston, 161,175
What’s Kingston all about? (Statistics Canada, 2016)
Known as the Limestone City and Canada’s
first capital, our vision is to be a smart and livable Climate:
21st-century city. Proximity to Lake Ontario
yields a moderate climate
Welcome Why visit Kingston?
Kingston is one of the country’s most historic
with four seasons.
Average Temperature:
to Kingston cities with some of Canada’s most important his- Winter: -8°C (17°F)
For more information on torical figures and events. Discover a favourite Summer: 20°C (75°F)
what’s happening in the exhibit in one of our museums, or take a stroll and
city, drop by the Visitor explore our charming shops and enjoy a delicious Language:
Information Centre meal in one of our many esteemed restaurants. Primary language is English,
(209 Ontario St.) or visit with government services and
Tourism Kingston’s What are some of Kingston’s main attractions? many local business services
website at visitkingston.ca We’re home to a beautiful waterfront and some of available in French.
the region’s best cultural attractions, such as Nicknames:
museums, galleries and historic sites, including The Limestone City, K-Town,
Fort Henry and the Kingston Penitentiary Tours. YGK
For more information on what’s happening in the
city visit the Tourism Kingston website at
visitkingston.ca.
WEBSITES TO
BOOKMARK
Photos: Mayor Bryan Paterson, Bernard Clark; City Hall, Dwayne Brown Studio (visitkingston.ca)
I hope you get to experience our rich and vibrant visitkingston.ca
community and enjoy your stay in Kingston. queensevents.ca
Sincerely, keepupwithkingston.com
rosalyngambhir.com
downtownkingston.ca
cityofkingston.ca
Bryan Paterson kingstonlife.ca
Mayor of Kingston thewhig.com
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kingstonmuseums.ca
Kingston has
something for
everyone at its
26 museums and
historic sites and
4 art galleries!Upfront W H AT ’ S H A P P E N I N G I N T H E C I T Y
The Who, What
& Where
MARCH 2018 mask! Proceeds support the
FAMILY- United Way KFL&A Next
Friday Night Jazz FRIENDLY Gen initiative.
at Montes March 3, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.,
Bundle up and grab a pint Renaissance Event Venue,
to enjoy with an evening of 285 Queen St.,
live jazz. The 20th-Century nextgenmasq.ca, $35
Jazz Band features a
rollicking rotating cast of Armstrong’s War
Kingston’s finest jazz This Colleen Murphy play
musicians – Brant Peppley, follows the experiences of
Craig Jones, Dave Barton, two battle-scarred people:
David Rappaport, Doug one from injuries in
Rooks, Van Hamilton and Afghanistan, another from a
Photos: Maple Madness, courtesy of Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area; Homegrown Live, Tori Stafford
Paul Stacey – playing from life-changing accident. A
a well-known collection of powerful, delicate and
American standards. surprisingly funny narrative
Fridays, 7 to 10 p.m., about courage and what it
T’ir Nan Og, Maple Madness means to be a hero.
200 Ontario St., free March 9 to 25, various
times, The Grand Theatre,
Kingston Canadian 218 Princess St.,
Film Festival kingstongrand.ca,
Check out the globe’s $20 to $35
largest all-Canadian film
and media festival. KCFF King Con
will be showcasing the A celebration of science
best Canadian features, fiction, gaming, graphic
shorts, special events novels and the fandom.
and workshops, plus Attend gaming tournaments,
music awards, film parties writing panels, drawing
and more. Homegrown Live Music Festival Memorial Centre Farmers Market workshops, speaker
March 1 to 4, various times, sessions and more. Browse
downtown Kingston,
multiple locations,
Maple Madness dozens of vendors and
immerse yourself in the
kingcanfilmfest.com March 10 to 18; March 24 & 25; and March 31 & April 1, colourful world of
various times, Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area, illustrative art.
Next Gen Masquerade crca.ca, $15 per car March 10 and 11,
Intrigue, cocktails and 1-5 p.m., The Spire
dancing: what’s not to love?
Take a tractor-drawn wagon back to the sugar bush (Sydenham Street
This semi-formal soirée is and see how maple syrup, a Canadian favourite, is United Church),
the perfect excuse to dress made. Warm up with some pancakes and hot chocolate 82 Sydenham St.,
up and have an elegant on this seasonal outdoor excursion, with plenty of op- kfpl.ca/programs-and-
night out. Don’t forget your portunities for beautiful spring hiking as well. events/king-con
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APRIL 2018 MAY 2018 bloom. Hosted by the City of Kingston.
May 21, all day, Lake Ontario Park,
Art Threads 2018 Homegrown Live Music Festival 920 King St. W., cityofkingston.ca/
Seek out the 21st annual Kingston Celebrating live independent music in events, free
Fibre Artists exhibition with new work the Limestone City. Catch a show with
by 17 local artists featuring distinctive your favourite local performers at the
works in textile. Opening reception on city’s top music venues and help raise
April 7 with a chance to meet and greet money for Joe’s Musical Instrument
Kingston’s innovators in quilting, Lending Library.
felting, papermaking, stitchwork, May 5, downtown Kingston,
dyeing and more. multiple locations, homegrownlive.ca
All of April to May 3, various times,
Tett Centre for Creativity and One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
Learning, 370 King St. W., A charming rogue contrives to serve a
kingstonfibreartists.ca short sentence in an airy mental
institution rather than in prison. This,
Ballets Jazz Montreal he learns, was a mistake. He clashes
Faced with the tensions and with the head nurse but quickly takes
uncertainties of today’s world, BJM over the yard, accomplishing what the
remains faithful to a contemporary medical profession had been unable to
aesthetic form of dance that uplifts the do for years.
soul. This company’s radiant and Continues to May 12, 7:30 p.m.,
expressive approach to dance shines The Grand Theatre, 218 Princess St.,
under Itzik Galili, a choreographer kingstongrand.ca, $20
known for pioneering diversity in ballet
in more than 70 works around the world. Fort Henry Opening Day
April 12, 7:30 p.m., The Grand Kick the season off with the
Theatre, 218 Princess St., ceremonial flag-raising in the East
Victoria Day Celebrations
kingstongrand.ca, $44.50 Battery, take a guided tour in English or
French, enjoy the exhibits in Fort
Limestone Race Weekend Henry’s living museum or view a Art After Dark
Challenge yourself in the area’s most historic weapons firing demonstration. Twice a year, galleries in the downtown
Photos: Limestone Race Weekend, Elliot Ferguson; Victoria Day, Julia McKay
scenic five-kilometre, 10-kilometre and May 20, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., core open their doors to share the best
half-marathon races. Medals are Fort Henry, 1 Fort Henry Way, art Kingston has to offer. Make a night
awarded at the end of each day, plus forthenry.com of it and explore the city’s most
hot eats and cool drinks from the beautiful creative spaces, stop by
Kingston Brewing Company for Victoria Day Celebrations receptions to meet and greet local
runners. Live music, street food, community makers, or catch the latest show at
April 28 & 29, various times, festivities and a beautiful fireworks spots like Modern Fuel and Studio 22.
City Hall, 216 Ontario St., krra.org, finale. There’s no better way to May 25, 7 to 10 p.m., downtown
$30 to $60 celebrate Canada’s spring in full Kingston, multiple locations,
downtownkingston.ca, free
Memorial Centre Farmers Market
This spectacular Sunday market
showcases fresh local produce and
artisan crafts, plus plenty of fun family
entertainment. It’s also 100 per cent
producer-run, with all products grown
in the Kingston food shed.
May to October, Memorial Centre,
303 York St.,
Limestone Race Weekend memorialcentrefarmersmarket.ca
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5 Best Views
of the City
WALK,
BIKE OR
DRIVE
DON’T MISS THESE INSTAGRAM-WORTHY SPOTS
by Ashley Clark
01 03 spectacular shore views, a bus-
TETT CENTRE & THE ISABEL/Morton Way WOLFE ISLAND FERRY/ tling marina and city hall in the
The Tett Centre and the Isabel The Tragically Hip Way and Ontario St. background. It’s no wonder visi-
Bader Centre for the Performing For an adventure and some pretty tors flock to this spot to snap
Arts are new to the city’s cultural sightlines, be sure to hop on the that “Wish you were here” pic for
and architectural landscapes. Wolfe Island Ferry (docked at the the folks back home.
On the shore of Lake Ontario, end of The Tragically Hip Way).
both spaces can be explored You’ll get an up-close look at the 05
during regular business hours lake, and can focus on Kingston’s FORT HENRY/1 Fort Henry Dr.
and provide photo ops for lime- shoreline as you travel across the Fort Henry is a city treasure, and
stone or glass-framed selfies. St. Lawrence River. And it’s free! the vistas don’t get better than
this. Climb onto the east side of
02 04 the hill for a view overlooking the
SPRINGER MARKET SQUARE/216 Ontario St. CONFEDERATION BASIN/6 Clarence St. entire city, including the Royal
Home to city hall and the city’s The historical heart of downtown Military College and vast waters
largest farmers market, Springer has to be Confederation Basin. of Lake Ontario. Or venture along
Market Square is the spot for At the centre of the park is an the shoreline to see the famed
both historic and candid shots. arced water fountain along with red-roofed Martello towers.
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DIY Kingston
TRY A SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOUR OF THE CITY by Ashley Newton
Take in the fresh air while learning all about Kingston’s rich history. The city has a number of historic
walking tours available on their website, cityofkingston.ca. Shorter tours – under an hour – take you
through Earl Street, King Street, naval historic sites, Ontario Street, architectural developments, the War
of 1812, and some of Kingston’s most photo-worthy streets and historic homes.
Or, if you want to take your sightseeing to the next level, consider walking “In Sir John A.’s Footsteps” –
this one-hour experience features audio accompaniments to bring you into the heart of life in Kingston
during our first prime minister’s time as a Kingston resident. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the city while
learning about what makes it unique. Be sure to dress for the weather – and bring your camera!
www.cityofkingston.ca/explore/culture-history/history/walking-tours
DID Kingston was
YOU the first capital
KNOW of Canada?
Kingston was the capital
from 1841-1844, during
which time its city hall was
built. The building’s
impressive scale and design
Photo from Queen’s University Archives
was meant to reflect
Kingston’s status as capital,
though that was no longer
applicable shortly after the
structure was completed.
Kingston City Hall and Springer
Market Square, circa 1900. An
active market has existed in this
location for over 200 years.
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Maple Madness
THE SWEET TRADITION CONTINUES
Maple Madness returns this spring following two weekends (March 24-25 Each Saturday, you can also
with a host of interactive and and March 31-April 1), Maple Madness experience an interactive First Nations
educational activities for maple fans lets visitors experience the entire maple syrup display, led by Paul Carl,
of all ages. Located in Little Cataraqui process of producing this sweet and on Saturday, March 24, try your
Creek Conservation Area, just north spring delicacy, featuring a variety of hand at some ‘old-tyme’ sugar bush
of Kingston, the annual celebration is unique and informative chores, such as sawing logs, emptying
an opportunity for folks from across demonstrations using both old- sap buckets and tapping trees.
the region to catch a glimpse of one of fashioned and modern methods. The Cataraqui Conservation
the most storied of Canadian spring Start your day with a puppet show Foundation hosts a fundraising bake
traditions – maple tree tapping – in a at the outdoor centre, then climb sale on Saturday, March 18, while the
manner that’s hands-on, fun and, if aboard a tractor-drawn wagon ride always-popular maple taffy
you include the pancakes, quite tasty! into the sugar bush to see how trees demonstration happens Saturday,
Why not get outside, spend some are tapped. Learn how the sap is March 31.
Photos: Courtesy of Artfest
time in nature, and learn about the boiled down to the perfect Visit crca.ca/maple-madness for all
history, heritage, and significance of consistency to make the liquid gold the details about Maple Madness and
maple sugar and maple syrup in known as maple syrup, and sample other upcoming spring programs. Join
Canada’s culture, economy and just how tasty warm maple syrup can in the Maple Madness fun at Little
national story? be. For a real treat, try it on some Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area.
Running throughout March Break freshly made pancakes in the rustic
(March 10-18) and continuing the sugar shack.
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When it comes to authentic and local,
Kingston’s food scene certainly delivers.
Whatever you’re craving – from inventive
fine dining to superb ethnic eats –
there’s a pretension-free eatery to sat-
isfy. Kingston is known for having one of
the highest number of restaurants per
capita of any city in Canada. Also, many
restaurants source ingredients locally,
so you’re guaranteed to have a fresh and
seasonal dining experience.
Waterfront Breakfast
Eggs Benedict from AquaTerra,
a fine-dining restaurant in the
Delta Hotel Waterfront.
Photo courtesy of AquaTerrra
K I N G S TO N C I T Y G U I D E I S P R I N G 2 0 1 8 23Dine T H E P H OTO L I S T
Kingston’s Best Pizza
PIZZA IS A CLASSIC FAVOURITE, AND WHEN IT’S MADE RIGHT, IT’S A STEP-ABOVE
by Ashley Newton
Wooden Heads Paradiso
Obsessed with pizza? You’re not known for its flavourful and Contemporary with Class
alone. Kingston has plenty of inventive wood-fired creations.
Atomica
places to snag that perfect There are endless possibilities for
71 Brock St.
combination of cheese and toppings, covering sweet, savoury
atomica.ca
toppings we all know and love. and even spicy. Try a pizza from
Here are a few of our the existing menu, or opt to Pizza and wine pair beautifully
recommendations for the next design your own with your within Atomica’s chilled-out
time you get that all-too-familiar favourite toppings. The best part? atmosphere. Among the many
craving – each dishing up Each pizza is made for individual menu items, like pastas and
something different. consumption, so you don’t have sharing plates, are thin-crust
to share. And with a large wood- and deep-dish pizzas just
Wood-Fired and Delicious fired oven at the ready, your pizza waiting to be enjoyed with your
Photos: Rob Whelan
will always be fresh, with the favourite beer, wine or cocktail.
Wooden Heads
perfect cheese pull. We Be sure to ready your palate by
192 Ontario St.
recommend trying something sharing a small appetizer with
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new, so you’ll leave feeling both your dining partner, because
Wooden Heads Gourmet Pizza is satisfied and adventurous. you’ll want those taste buds
24 K I N G S TO N C I T Y G U I D E I S P R I N G 2 0 1 8Atomica
Score Pizza
wide awake when your pizza gets while your customized pizza is flavours you’ll love at hours you’ll
to the table. And those with being made. Served in small really love. If you’re feeling
dietary restrictions can rejoice: cardboard boxes, these personal particularly hungry, indulge in
at Atomica, all classic pizzas can pizzas can be eaten in or taken one of their famously large slices
be ordered with gluten-free crust anywhere. Choose from their or order your own personal nine-
and vegan cheese. six-inch or 12-inch sizes, inch pizza. The “Jumbo Pizza” is
depending on how hungry you also ready to order with your
Just the Way You Want It are, and you’ll be on your way. favourite toppings – at a
whopping 21 inches, no one will
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the toppings you’d like, all at one poutine with mozzarella cheese
price. Walk in, choose your Needing that late-night pizza (move over, cheese curds!) or
sauce(s) and toppings, and pay experience? Paradiso offers pickle chips.
K I N G S TO N C I T Y G U I D E I S P R I N G 2 0 1 8 25Dine THE SHORT LIST
The Culinary
Perspective
KINGSTON’S PREMIER FOOD AND DRINK TOURS
by Erin Jones
Kingston Food Tours
Chicken Tinga Tacos from
Dianne’s Fish Shack & Smokehouse
– Brews and Bites
on “The Classic Kingston” tour. The newest addition to
Kingston Food Tours’ lineup is
perfect for craft beer lovers.
Starting at Stone City Ales,
your trained guide will take you
on a tour of eight local pubs,
micro-breweries and hot spots,
letting you taste some of the
best local beers and bites
Kingston has to offer along the
way. Participants must be 19
years of age or older to partake.
$69; kingstonfoodtours.ca
Kingston Gananoque
Beer Tours –
Limestone Ale Trail
Foodies, rejoice! Now you can eat and drink your way through the Love local craft beer? Climb
Limestone City and surrounding area with a guided walking tour of aboard the Barley Bus and take
downtown Kingston, or hop on a bus to discover some incredible a tour to Mackinnon Brothers
restaurants and breweries with these local food and beer tours. Brewing Company, Gananoque
Brewing Company, Napanee
Beer Company, King’s Town
Kingston Food Tours – The Classic Kingston Beer Company and Riverhead
Photo: Suzy Lamont Photography
A two-and-a-half-hour guided walking tour of Kingston’s Brewing Company. During the
downtown: not only can you enjoy tastings at local five-hour tour, guides keep
restaurants, but the tour also provides “an insider’s patrons busy on the bus with
perspective” on the city’s culture and history, with a games and local history
focus on unique shops, artisans, markets and restaurants like lessons, and at each stop you’ll
Atomica, Red House, Olivea, Dianne’s Fish Shack and Smoke- learn all about the breweries
house, Pan Chancho Bakery and Cafe, and many more. Bring and sample an assortment of
your walking shoes – and prepare to loosen your belt a little. their beers.
Adults $69; children $59; kingstonfoodtours.ca $99; kingstonganbeertours.com
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and live music in The Vu. Pizza, pasta, panini, salads and ton. Rich with history and vibrant
Recommended by “Where to Eat in appetizers. Try our new deep-dish atmosphere, Chez Piggy provides
Canada,” HuffPost Canada Living. ‘Chicago Style’ pizzas! Share small dining inspired by world travels
Private and semi-private dining. plates with cocktails, wine or our and local producers.
1 Johnson St., 613-549-6243 famous sangria at the vibrant bar. 68 Princess St., 613-549-7673
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30 K I N G S TO N C I T Y G U I D E I S P R I N G 2 0 1 8Outside
Kingston’s outdoors have much to
offer, starting with Lake Ontario,
which is accessible from all parts of
the city. That means a beautiful wa-
terfront view is never far away.
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LITTLE CATARAQUI CREEK CONSERVATION AREA
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James’s Local Picks
Stone City Ales,
Uncharted IPA
So hoppy it makes me happy.
Milton Island
After the patio at Stone City,
paddling around Milton, where I
live, in a raging wind.
Cedar Lake Loop,
Frontenac Park
Stellar – especially in early spring.
a fulfillment of a dream. To wake
up every morning to a sunrise
across the water, to be able to
skate to work, to paddle to work,
those are opportunities that I
feel absolutely privileged to be
James Malcolm
able to take advantage of.
What are your favourite outdoor
OWNER OF TRAILHEAD by Erin Jones spring activities?
I love hiking Frontenac (Provin-
cial) Park – it provides such great
“I’ve got lots of pictures that would take me back under the age of five,” topography! When you get into
says James Malcolm – “enjoying a camping trip, fishing.” No the northern part of the park, it’s
coincidence, then, that he’s now the owner of one of Kingston’s premier such great hills. Spring provides
outdoors suppliers, Trailhead (262 Princess St.). Malcolm says it was less growth on the trees, which
his lifelong love of the outdoors that led him to work in the outfitters means the visibility is greater,
industry. After working as a manager for years, in Toronto and out west, your line of sight – you can look
Malcolm made the leap to owner in 2004, moving to Kingston and for several hundred metres in
purchasing Trailhead. He says he revamped the store and has made it any direction. I love that new
his mission ever since to help every customer enjoy the outdoors, by growth, with the green against
offering products, rentals and courses at all interest levels. the grey.
Why did you choose to come city – I love the caring nature of What’s Kingston’s best-kept
to Kingston? the people that live here. secret?
We’re very much water-focused, The secret is out about Rock
Photo: Rob Whelan
my wife and I. Kingston provided What neighbourhood do you Dunder. It’s out big-time. I’m not
not only Lake Ontario but so much live in? going to give you an outdoor thing:
paddling to be done north of the We live in Milton in the East End. I’m going to give you my favourite
city. It’s an outdoor community. I We’ve been lucky enough to breakfast spot. Northside Espres-
think we’re a community-focused move onto the water. It’s kind of so. Best breakfast in town.
K I N G S TO N C I T Y G U I D E I S P R I N G 2 0 1 8 33Outside YG K YO U R WAY
Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area
Best Places for a Run
KINGSTON IS HOME TO SOME OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL TRAILS AND
CONSERVATION PARKS IN EASTERN ONTARIO. CONSIDER STRIDING INTO
SPRING AT ONE OF THESE LOCATIONS. by Ashley Newton
rain of this trail – you’ll Little Cataraqui Creek
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the Waterfront Trail is the you’re enjoying the sim- weather is warming up, number of trails, from
perfect place to take in plicities of nature, run- you won’t want to miss one km and up, to fit
some fresh air and wit- ning doesn’t have to be out on seeing some your regimen. Or, if run-
ness Kingston’s scenic boring. The old Kings- breathtaking sunrises ning isn’t your thing
beauty. Winding along ton and Pembroke rail and sunsets – and (but you’re still reading
the lake shore, you can line – now affection- you’ll definitely want to this anyway) consider
venture past historic sites ately referred to as the snap a picture to share trying out a Forest
and the bustle of every- “Kick & Push Trail” – with your friends. Visit Therapy Walk – it’s a
day life while savouring has many entry points this beautiful lakeside terrific way to recon-
the beautiful horizons of to begin, plus the natu- conservation area and, nect, with your body
Wolfe Island and its wind ral earthy ground will be when you’re not push- and with nature. Check
Photo: Scott Adamson
turbines across the water. easy on the knees. ing your limits, keep an the Cataraqui Region
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your breath away – an your running game to and other wildlife, website – crca.ca – for
essential part of any ex- the next level as you cheering you on from available dates.
ercise regimen. explore the unique ter- the trees.
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Shopping gets more exciting
when each storefront has its
own personality. Regardless
of what you’re looking for,
passionate and knowledge-
able shop owners are ready
to welcome you inside their
doors. Many retailers carry
wares from local artists and
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Spring Shopping
Local blogger Brooke Bresee
(justaddstripes.com) ready for a
day on the town.
Photo by Chelsey Sisson of With
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K I N G S TO N C I T Y G U I D E I S P R I N G 2 0 1 8 37A KINGSTON WALKABLE
Shopping Itinerary
ONE FULL DAY OF INSTAGRAMMABLE SHOPPING DOWNTOWN
by local blogger Rosalyn Gambhir, “The Staycationer,” rosalyngambhir.com
If you’re anything like me, you’re planning your next outing around just how awesome your Instagram pic-
tures will look as you eat, drink and shop your way around downtown Kingston. To make things easier, I've
compiled some of the most Instagram-worthy shops that will make your feed #goals – the most wonderful
wallpaper, the best brick walls and the cutest tables. Some people call it crazy. We just call it document-
ing the good times.
Photos: Downtown, Atomazul/Shutterstock.com;
9 a.m. Sit back and fuel your caffeine
to craving at Kingston’s cutest
10 a.m. Melbourne-inspired coffee shop.
A new addition to the downtown,
Northside Espresso + Kitchen
Northside, Marc Polidoro
(281 Princess St.) is a go-to for flat
white lattes and delicious
avocado smash with poached egg.
38 K I N G S TO N C I T Y G U I D E I S P R I N G 2 0 1 8Shop F E AT U R E S TO R Y
Who else is obsessed with adorable bakery
shops? Card’s Bakery (115 Princess St.) is not
12 p.m. only aesthetically pleasing but also has the best
to buttercream cupcakes!
12 :30p.m.
12 :30p.m.
to
The Jungle 2 p.m.
(171 Wellington St.),
This trendy new plant
boutique never disappoints:
their cosy storefront is very
whimsical, and they will help you
find the perfect plant to brighten up
your space.
If you’re looking for something fun and
unique, you may want to add Martello Alley
(203b Wellington St.) to the list. This hidden artistic
gem offers an art-shopping experience designed for
any budget.
2 p.m.
10 a.m. to
to Sterling
3 p.m.
12 p.m.
Jewellery
Take your
patio lounging
to the next level at
A visit to the locally owned, downtown
Tango Neuvo (331 King St. E.).
indie boutiques Whit Kingston (239
Order up their appetizing charcuterie
Princess St.) and Agent 99 (244
Photos: Sterling Jewellery, Marc Polidoro; plants, courtesy
board and a side of sangria, and you’ll be the instant
of The Jungle; Tango Neuvo, courtesy of visitkingston.ca
Princess St.) are a must to spice up
envy of all your foodie-obsessed followers.
your wardrobe. Grab your phone and
snap a selfie in your new outfit.
Don’t forget about a girl’s best If you like your sweet treats topped
accessories! Heel Boy (212 Princess off with a drizzle of drool-inducing
St.) is your go-to boutique for the latest 3 p.m. Instagram, then Mio Gelato (178
boots, shoes and handbags: this to Ontario St.) is the place for you – and
modern minimalist space is fun, fresh what better way to daydream about
and doesn’t break the bank. And
5 p.m. summer than with a cone in hand?
Sterling Jewellery (77a Princess St.)
carries a stunning collection of Better yet, why not stroll along the
jewellery that will step up your look Waterfront Trail and get some
and your Instagram game for spring. stellar shots for your feed?
K I N G S TO N C I T Y G U I D E I S P R I N G 2 0 1 8 39• SHOP •
ANTIQUE ALLEY CATARAQUI CENTRE CHRIS JAMES
Antique Alley’s eclectic inventory KINGSTON’S SHOPPING DESTINATION Whether it be clothing for work, a
will amaze you, with over 4,000 Cataraqui Centre is the largest wedding or the weekend, embrace
square feet of exceptional shopping centre in the greater accessible luxury with our interesting
furniture, vintage clothing, decor Kingston area, with a great and sophisticated focus on quality,
and collectibles from days gone variety of stores including H&M, versatility and an edgy yet enduring
by. Stop in and browse this Hudson’s Bay, and SportChek. sense of style created by designers
incredible collection. 945 Gardiners Rd., 613-389-7900 from around the world.
207B Wellington St., 613-545-1120 cataraquicentre.ca 253 Ontario St., 613-541-0707
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GENERAL BROCK’S CORNERSTONE KINGSTON OLIVE OIL CO.
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Relive Kingston’s history during the Visit our downtown Kingston can taste and compare over 50
War of 1812 and take home a “Taste location, and find an incredible varieties of extra virgin olive oil
of Upper Canada.” Featuring an selection of Canadian-made and balsamic vinegars from
array of local artisanal specialty contemporary art and craft. around the world. We also have
foods, including jams, mustards, rubs, Jewelry, ceramics, glass, textiles, gourmet salts, spices, body
sausages, chocolates and more. wood, metal, prints, carvings products and more.
86 Brock St., 613-484-1587 and more. 62 Brock St., 613-546-5483
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K I N G S TO N C I T Y G U I D E I S P R I N G 2 0 1 8 41EXPERIENCE GREAT ART
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Culture
Whatever fuels your cultural fires,
there are abundant opportunities in
Kingston for you to spark your creative
side. Harbour towns have always had
more than their fair share of artistic
expressions, a product of the creative
impulses that arise from people
coming and going. Kingston is a
small city overflowing with talent of
all kinds. Lucky you! You’ve got a lot
of exploring to do, and you don’t have
to travel far.
Molten Glass
Local glass artist Mariel Waddell Hunter
crafts a new piece in her studio. She
runs Kingston Glass Studio and Gal-
lery with her husband, Mischka Alexi
Hunter, also a glass artist.
Photo by Tim Forbes
K I N G S TO N C I T Y G U I D E I S P R I N G 2 0 1 8 43Culture THE SHORT LIST
Artistic Icons
KINGSTON’S BIGGEST PERFORMING ARTS VENUES by Ashley Newton
Looking for a night out in Kingston you won’t forget? We’ve got
a list of the city’s most impressive arts venues to help you plan
an outing to remember.
The Grand Theatre
218 Princess St.
kingstongrand.ca
Are you in the mood for live music, a comedy show
or a stage production? The Grand Theatre has
something for everyone. If you have kids, bring them along
for a fun and educational performance tailored just for them.
If not, dress to the nines and be moved and mesmerized by
some of the world’s most talented musicians, dancers and
dance companies. No matter the type of performance,
The Grand Theatre has it all.
kingstongrand.ca
Isabel Bader Centre for the
Performing Arts
390 King St. W.
queensu.ca/theisabel
If you’re looking for a classic cultural experience, the Isabel Bader
Centre for the Performing Arts has just that and more. Soloists,
Photos: Grand Theatre, Tim Forbes; Isabel Centre, Suzy Lamont Photography
ensembles, jazz musicians and the Kingston Symphony will inspire you
to bring more of the performing arts into your life. The Isabel also
features a children’s series with plays, workshops and other activities to
get the kids connected with a love of the arts. Local musicians, duos
and groups also frequent this venue, with many other performances
presented by Queen’s University’s Dan School of Drama and Music.
queensu.ca/theisabel
Rogers K-Rock Centre
1 The Tragically Hip Way
There’s a reason the word “rock” is
in this venue’s name – it’s the place to be
when big-name musicians and other
performers arrive in Kingston. The venue
itself has the capacity for thousands of fans
to gather, and when it isn’t being rocked by
world-class musicians, it’s home to the
Frontenacs, Kingston’s OHL team.
rogersk-rockcentre.com
44 K I N G S TO N C I T Y G U I D E I S P R I N G 2 0 1 8Culture THE SHORT LIST
10 Exclusively
Local Galleries
WHERE TO FIND KINGSTON AND AREA ARTISTS
by Erin Jones
Kingston is known for its thriving and eclectic art scene – and with so much talent in the city, it’s no
surprise there’s a corresponding wealth of galleries dedicated to their works.
Kingston Glass 3 Joanne Gervais Visual 7 Martello Alley
203b Wellington St.
Studio and Gallery Artist Gallery & Studio
1746 Unity Rd. This one-of-a-kind historic
Joanne’s work is a delicate and art-themed alley and courtyard
striking balance of composition is an artist-run collective
and depiction, all having an featuring original and printed
organic essence flowing through. artwork. If you’re looking for the
alley, follow the antique bikes!
joannegervais.com
martelloalley.com
4 Keirstead Gallery
4 Aragon Road, RR1, 8 Meraqi Art Annex
66 Brock St.
Glenburnie
James Keirstead is one of Sells and displays local art,
including paintings, textiles,
Canada’s foremost landscape
pottery, jewelry, soaps and
and heritage artists. Painting
candles.
with knives and oils, he has a
distinctive, boldly textured, meraqiartannex.com
1 Dead On Collective impressionistic style.
14 Cataraqui St.
A multi-purpose space aimed at
keirstead.net
9 Sydenham Street Studios
178 Sydenham St.
fostering growth for progressive This working space of seven
artists within Kingston. The 5 Kingston FrameWorks
198 Princess St.
local artists has a small gallery
space is a shared studio but also open to the public on Fridays
hosts pop-up galleries, exhibits A custom framing and retail and Saturdays.
and art-related events. store with an art gallery that
sydenhamstreetstudios.com
deadon.ca hosts local artists.
kingstonframeworks.ca
10 Window Art Gallery
2 Gallery Raymond 647a Princess St.
334 Princess St. 6 Kingston Glass Studio Established by the Kingston
Photo: Dwayne Brown Studio
Kingston’s largest commercial and Gallery School of Art, this non-profit,
gallery – at any one time 56 Queen St. volunteer-run gallery’s mission is
representing up to 17 local Hosts over 30 local and up-and- to “provide affordable exhibition
artists. The gallery also hosts coming artists, with works in space for culturally diverse local
bi-monthly exhibitions featuring glass, ceramics, wood, stone, and regional artists.” It hosts a
new artists’ work. mixed media and textiles. number of solo and group exhibits.
galleryraymond.com kingstonglassgallery.com windowartgallerykingston.com
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TREASURE CHEST BINGO UNION GALLERY VISITOR EXPERIENCE
Welcome to the next generation of Union Gallery supports the pre- CENTRE
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1600 Bath Rd., 613-634-5527 Stauffer Library, Queen’s University 209 Ontario St., 613-548-4415
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