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Researched Updated Oct 21, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Essentials

City
Kingston, Ontario, Canada, on the northeastern shore of Lake Ontario where the Cataraqui River and the Rideau Canal meet the St. Lawrence. The Limestone City, and the first capital of the Province of Canada from 1841 to 1844. 1
Population
132,485 in the City of Kingston and 172,546 in the Kingston census metropolitan area at the 2021 census (11 May 2021). 1 2
Internet Speed
Ookla's Canada median for September 2026 was 376.49 Mbps fixed and 141.34 Mbps mobile. That is a national figure, not a Kingston table. Numbeo puts unlimited local broadband of 60 Mbps or faster at about CAD 87 a month. 10 9
Currency & Banking
Canadian dollar (CAD). This Canada research run uses the Bank of Canada rate for 16 October 2026: 1 USD = 1.4154 CAD, so 1 CAD is about 0.71 USD. The 20 October 2026 print was 1.4054. 8
Tap Water
Safe to drink. Utilities Kingston says the urban supply meets Ontario drinking-water standards, with filtration, treatment and monitoring. A rare adverse test can bring a boil-water advisory; the 24-hour line is 613-546-1181. 7
Power
120 V, 60 Hz, type A and B plugs (two flat pins, or with a round ground). Visitors from Europe or most of Asia need an adapter. 6
SIM Card
Chatr, the Rogers prepaid brand, is the practical visitor SIM: CAD 35 a month for 30 GB with auto-pay (the 30 GB includes a 5 GB auto-pay bonus), unlimited Canada-wide talk, and Canada, US and international text. New activations. Bring photo ID. Rogers-branded prepaid moved to Chatr in 2025. 4
Banking for Expats
Contactless cards and Interac debit are the normal way to pay. Kingston Transit takes credit and debit as well as coins, and it does not give change on a cash fare. A named bank that opens accounts for visitors without a SIN was not checked. 3 18
Accommodation
Rentals tighten in term time because Queen's University has over 31,000 students, most from outside the city. Numbeo in October 2026 puts a one-bedroom at about CAD 2,151 a month in the centre and CAD 1,719 outside it. 1 9
Cashless Friendly
Yes in shops and restaurants. Kingston Transit takes contactless credit and debit; a cash fare is coins only. 3
Short Term Rentals
Downtown waterfront hotels, including the Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront at 2 Princess Street, plus furnished monthly rentals. Numbeo's October 2026 centre one-bedroom is about CAD 2,151 a month. A live 2026 nightly hotel rate was not on a page that loaded. 18 9
Budget Accommodation
Econo Lodge City Centre, 840 Princess Street, is the lower-priced motel on the main street (a March 2023 guide listed rooms from about CAD 100). Queen's rents residence rooms in summer only, including David C. Smith House at 222 Stuart Street. No year-round hostel was confirmed. 18
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
Downtown and the Sydenham waterfront, west of the Cataraqui River: the market, City Hall, Princess Street and the lake. Fort Henry and the Royal Military College are across the river in Barriefield. Highway 401 exits are cheaper and far from those sights. 18 19
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
The same downtown, especially Queen Street (Sanctuary Coworking at 221 Queen) and Princess Street cafes, with the central library on Johnson Street. Walkable, and a few blocks quieter than the student bars at Princess and Division. 5 67 45 32

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
Sanctuary Coworking, 221 Queen Street, in a former church: day pass CAD 29 (weekdays 8:30am-4:30pm), Travelling Coworker hot desk CAD 239 a month, dedicated desk CAD 299 a month with 24/7 access. Phone 613-417-0445. 5 50 67
Best Cafe for Work
CRAVE Coffee House and Bakery, 166 Princess Street, open daily 7:30am-8pm, with grab-and-go food, wifi-friendly seating and vegan baked goods. All-day desks are at Sanctuary on Queen Street. 45 46 71 5
Networking Events
Rose Innovation Hub, 69 Union Street, is Queen's innovation space and is open to Kingston residents, not only students. Sanctuary Coworking on Queen Street runs member events. 50 5
Social Events for Expats
Immigrant Services Kingston and Area runs free English and French conversation circles at Calvin Park Library, 88 Wright Crescent. Summer street festivals include the Buskers Rendezvous (early July, downtown) and Skeleton Park Arts Festival (late June). A named expat meetup was not confirmed. 35 18

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
Uber is listed for Kingston (Wikivoyage, updated August 2022). Metered taxis include Amey's Greenwood Taxi, 613-546-1111, and Modern City Taxi, 613-546-2222. A station cab to downtown is about CAD 15. 18
Bike/Scooter Rental
No shared e-scooters: Kingston is not in Ontario's e-scooter pilot, so they are not allowed on roads, bike lanes or park paths. Ahoy Rentals, on Ontario Street at the waterfront, hires bikes in season; its rental page listed every day closed on 21 October 2026. Frontenac Cycle, 336 Barrie Street, rents e-bikes and fat bikes. 53 55 54 83
Best Beach Nearby
Grass Creek Park, on Highway 2 in the east end, has a sandy beach and a marked swimming area with no lifeguards. The Great Lakes Waterfront Trail ride from Lemoine Point to Grass Creek is about 30 km one way. Richardson Beach runs along the Queen's waterfront downtown. 57 18 80
Top Regional Airline
No scheduled passenger flights at Kingston Norman Rogers Airport (YGK), 1114 Len Birchall Way, about 8 km west of downtown. Air Canada's Landline motorcoach runs four daily round trips to Toronto Pearson from 1 May 2026. Book the coach on aircanada.com as a connecting segment. 16 62 17
Top International Airline
Air Canada sells the Kingston trip, with the Landline coach into Toronto Pearson (YYZ) and onward flights from there. Montreal-Trudeau (YUL) is the other gateway, with VIA Rail toward Dorval. Long-haul airlines serve those airports, not YGK. 16 17 18 15
Highway Access
Highway 401 is the main road across the north of the city, west to Toronto and east toward Montreal and the Thousand Islands border, where Interstate 81 meets it. Highway 15 runs toward Ottawa. Downtown is south of the 401, not at the exits. 1 18
Main Train/Transit Hub
VIA Rail station, 1800 John Counter Boulevard, about 7 km from downtown, south of Highway 401. Station and ticket counter: Monday-Thursday 5:45am-9:30pm, Friday 7am-9:30pm, Saturday 7am-8:30pm, Sunday 8:30am-9:30pm. Kingston Transit routes toward downtown stop here. 14 18 68
Public Transport Passes
Kingston Transit. Adult monthly pass (ages 25-64) CAD 83, youth (15-24) and senior (65+) monthly CAD 61.75, cash fare CAD 3.50, day pass CAD 10. Children 14 and under ride free. Buy or reload a pass at City Hall, 216 Ontario Street, or Cataraqui Centre guest services. 3
Regional Travel
VIA Rail to Toronto averages 2 hours 22 minutes, with 94 departures a week, and also runs to Ottawa and Montreal. Megabus uses the Kingston Bus Terminal at 1175 John Counter Boulevard (Toronto often 2.5-3 hours). FlixBus stops include 275 Wellington Street downtown and the Cataraqui Centre. 15 18 48 49 17

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Kingston General Hospital site, 76 Stuart Street, the trauma centre for southeastern Ontario. The emergency department is open 24 hours; the ramp is at 41 King Street West, phone 613-548-2333. 211 lists OHIP as the usual coverage. In an emergency call 911. 12 13 58 66
Yoga & Wellness Centers
Studio 330, 339 Barrie Street: drop-in CAD 20 plus HST, monthly unlimited in-person CAD 125 plus HST. Phone 613-542-8992. The YMCA at 100 Wright Crescent also lists yoga. 30 85 31
Gyms & Fitness Centers
YMCA of Eastern Ontario, 100 Wright Crescent, phone 613-546-2647, with group fitness. Numbeo puts a monthly fitness membership at about CAD 37 (October 2026). A GoodLife Kingston price page was not opened. 31 9
Laundry Services
Fresh Laundry Company, 250 Queen Street, open daily 9am-9pm, phone 613-546-9030. Wash-and-fold with free pickup and delivery across Kingston (usually 24-48 hours) and an attended self-serve laundromat. A per-load price was not on the site. 59

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App
Uber Eats delivers restaurants and groceries in Kingston, including Metro, Loblaws, No Frills, FreshCo, Walmart and Farm Boy. SkipTheDishes and DoorDash were not opened. 47
Best Local Dish to Try
Poutine at The Original Bubba's, 349 King Street East, a family shop since 1982. Gyro poutine and chicken-bacon poutine are CAD 12.95. Phone 613-549-5420. 43 84 56
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
CRAVE, 166 Princess Street, has vegan grab-and-go food (falafel wrap, oat milk, vegan cake), daily 7:30am-8pm. Atomica, 71 Brock Street, has a plant-based pizza section. Copper Branch on Princess Street closed in January 2024. 46 45 61 18
Best Dessert Spots
Pan Chancho Bakery, 44 Princess Street: cafe daily 8am-3pm, bakery Monday-Saturday 8am-5pm and Sunday 8am-3pm, phone 613-544-7790. Mio Gelato is at 178 Ontario Street and 320A King Street; the Downtown Kingston BIA flags the red handles as the vegan sorbets. 44 46 72 45
Affordable Shopping Spots
No Frills (1030 Coverdale Drive and 1162 Division Street), FreshCo at Princess and Andersen, Food Basics and Giant Tiger. Uber Eats lists those stores for delivery. The public market is the local-produce stop. 47 21
E-commerce/Online Store
Amazon.ca is the main general online store. 65
Grocery Delivery
Uber Eats does same-day grocery delivery in Kingston from Metro, Loblaws, No Frills, FreshCo, Walmart, Farm Boy and Costco. A Voila or Instacart Kingston checkout was not opened. 47
Bar/Nightlife Area
Princess Street around Division Street is the student strip: Stages at 390 Princess Street and the Ale House at 393 Princess Street (Wikivoyage, updated March 2023, about CAD 5 cover). The Mansion, 506 Princess Street, is the live-music bar. 18 82
Local Brewery
Kingston Brewing Company, 34 Clarence Street, a brewpub. Bar from 11:30am to midnight Sunday-Thursday and to 1am Friday and Saturday; kitchen to 10pm or midnight. Phone 613-542-4978. Closed 24-25 December and 1 January. 42 56 88
Wine Bars
Le Chien Noir (also called the Black Dog), 69 Brock Street, is the downtown French bistro. A dedicated wine bar with a current list was not confirmed. 18
Street Food Stalls
Kingston Public Market at Springer Market Square, King Street and Brock Street, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Summer (1 April-31 October) 8:30am-5pm; winter 9am-5pm. Ontario's oldest public market: produce, baking, preserves and crafts. A downtown food-truck roster was not confirmed. 21 18
Popular International Cuisine
Sima Sushi, 66 Princess Street, and Manoosheh, 163 Division Street, for Lebanese flatbread (about CAD 4-10; Wikivoyage updated June 2026). 18

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
Fort Henry, 1 Fort Henry Drive, the 1830s citadel above the harbour. Main-season adult admission was CAD 20 plus HST; that season ended 7 September 2026. Fort Fright runs on selected dates from 2 to 31 October 2026. City Hall and the downtown waterfront are the in-town landmarks. 19 69 1
Museums & Art Venues
Agnes Etherington Art Centre, 36 University Avenue, is closed for a building rebuild. Admission is free when it reopens, and off-site talks and workshops continue. Kingston Penitentiary tours, 560 King Street West, run until 31 October 2026: standard tour CAD 42.13 including HST (1.5 hours). 40 20 79
Historical Sites
Fort Henry and Kingston Penitentiary, 560 King Street West, opened in 1835 and closed as a prison in 2013. Pen tours for 2026 run 4 April to 31 October; an express tour is CAD 27.13 and an extended tour CAD 81.13, tax included. Bellevue House's 2026 public season ended 14 October. 19 20 18 39 79
Religious Sites
St. George's Cathedral, the Anglican cathedral on Johnson Street in the limestone downtown. 78 1
Annual Events
Buskers Rendezvous, one weekend in early July, downtown. Skeleton Park Arts Festival, late June, free. Kingston Canadian Film Festival, early March, mostly at the Screening Room. Limestone City Blues Festival, a weekend in August (Wikivoyage updated June 2023). FebFest was not confirmed. 18
Cultural Districts
The downtown limestone core (Princess, Ontario and Brock streets, the market and the waterfront) and the Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning, 370 King Street West. 1 18 77 50
Theater Venues
The Grand Theatre, 218 Princess Street, opened in 1902. The main hall seats 776; the Baby Grand is the small black-box. Box office 613-530-2050. Hours follow the show. 41 73
Local Markets
Kingston Public Market, Springer Market Square, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 8:30am-5pm from April through October and 9am-5pm from November through March. 21
Music Scene
The Mansion, 506 Princess Street, is the live-music restaurant and bar. The Grand Theatre, 218 Princess Street, takes touring shows. Stages and the Ale House on upper Princess Street are the student clubs. 18 82 41
Street Art
Martello Alley, 203B Wellington Street, a downtown shop of local art, prints and handmade goods where you can meet working artists. Phone 613-767-2966. 60
Cooking Classes
Immigrant Services Kingston and Area runs free ethnic cooking classes, usually the second Friday of the month, about 9:30am-noon, in the test kitchen at 263 Weller Avenue. Phone 613-544-4661. 35
Art Galleries
Martello Alley, 203B Wellington Street, for local art. Modern Fuel Artist-Run Centre is the long-running downtown artist-run space (founded 1977). Agnes Etherington, 36 University Avenue, is closed for rebuilding; admission is free when it reopens. 60 1 40
Historic Buildings
Kingston City Hall, 216 Ontario Street, completed in 1844 and a national historic site. Guided tours run on weekdays from mid-May through Labour Day, and on weekends in July and August. 3 18 70
Local Heritage
Limestone City: after an 1840 dock fire the downtown was rebuilt in local limestone. Kingston was the first capital of the Province of Canada (1841-1844). Bellevue House, 35 Centre Street, presents Sir John A. Macdonald's legacy; the 2026 public season ended 14 October. 1 39 75

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
Lemoine Point Conservation Area, on Lake Ontario and Collins Bay: 136 hectares, 11 km of trails, wildlife viewing. Cataraqui Conservation. Cycling is allowed on Trail 5 only. Picnic tables; group events need a permit (613-546-4228 ext. 222). 37 76
National Parks Nearby
Thousand Islands National Park, east of the city along the Thousand Islands Parkway. Mainland hikes at Jones Creek, Landons Bay and Mallorytown Landing; the Landons Bay lookout is the noted view. Trails are open year-round. The Six Nations Trail at Mallorytown Landing was closed after a storm, and the Wolf and Hawk loops were closed for a new parking lot. 38 81
Cycling/Walking Paths
The K&P Trail is 22 km inside the city: 7 km paved from Confederation Park to Binnington Court, then 15 km of gravel to Orser Road and on toward Sharbot Lake. The Great Lakes Waterfront Trail runs from Lemoine Point through downtown (14 km to Confederation Park). 36 57
Scenic Viewpoints
Fort Henry over the harbour, the Royal Military College and downtown, and the lake edge at Confederation Park. Lemoine Point has shoreline lookouts. The Landons Bay lookout in Thousand Islands National Park is the wider view, east of the city. 19 37 38 69
Birdwatching Locations
Thousand Islands National Park lists its trails for bird watching year-round. Closer in, Lemoine Point (woods, marsh and shore) and Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area are the local green spaces. 38 37 86 76

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service
Canada Post's downtown counter is at 120 Clarence Street, open weekdays until 5:30pm. The UPS Store at 427 Princess Street takes parcels and copies. Shoppers and Rexall outlets also sell postal services, including weekends. 18
Tech Repair Services
Canada Computers, 350 Princess Street, at Princess and Barrie, does laptop and desktop service. Phone 613-542-8467. The locator shows a 10am-6pm window but not a full weekly table. 51
Table Tennis Spots
Kingston Table Tennis Club: St. John the Apostle Church, Monday and Thursday 6pm-9:30pm, and Rideau Heights Community Centre, Monday 10-11am and Thursday 4:30-6pm. The club is at capacity; guests must text or email ahead (613-532-7023). 34
Language Classes
Limestone Community Education adult ESL, 164 Van Order Drive, second floor: in person Monday-Friday 9am-noon from 8 September 2026 (CLB 4-7), plus afternoon classes online. Phone 613-542-7369. Loyola, 1440 Princess Street, runs free ESL and LINC from September to June for eligible residents and refugee claimants (613-544-3361). 33 64
Libraries & Study Spots
Kingston Frontenac Public Library, Central Branch, 130 Johnson Street. Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm, Friday-Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 1-5pm. Phone 613-549-8888. Wi-Fi and public computers; the hotspot is off when the branch is closed. Paid all-day desks are at Sanctuary. 32 18 74 5
Community Centers
Rideau Heights Community Centre, 85 MacCauley Street, which is also a library branch, and the YMCA at 100 Wright Crescent. Kingston East Community Centre is at 779 Highway 15. 32 31 34
Casino & Gaming Halls
Shorelines Casino Thousand Islands, 380 Highway 2, Gananoque, east of Kingston. Phone 613-382-6800. About 480 slot machines and 18 table games; 1000 Islands Tourism lists hours of 8am-4am daily and free parking. 52 89 87

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
Numbeo on 2 October 2026 lists CAD 445.93 per square foot in the centre, about CAD 4,800 per m². A 40 m² studio at that rate is about CAD 192,000. Only 10 contributors (48 entries over 18 months), so treat it as a thin sample. 11
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
Numbeo lists CAD 325.16 per square foot outside the centre (2 October 2026), about CAD 3,500 per m². A 40 m² studio at that rate is about CAD 140,000. Same small sample as the centre rate. 11
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
The same Numbeo centre rate, about CAD 4,800 per m² (2 October 2026). A 60 m² one-bedroom is about CAD 288,000 at that rate. Ten contributors only. 11
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
About CAD 3,500 per m² on the Numbeo outside-centre rate (2 October 2026). A 60 m² one-bedroom is about CAD 210,000 at that rate. 11
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
About CAD 4,800 per m² on the Numbeo centre rate (2 October 2026). An 80 m² two-bedroom is about CAD 384,000 at that rate. No local sale-median was opened to cross-check. 11
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
About CAD 3,500 per m² on the Numbeo outside-centre rate (2 October 2026). An 80 m² two-bedroom is about CAD 280,000 at that rate. 11
Corporate Tax
26.5% combined general rate on active business income (15% federal plus 11.5% Ontario). The small-business rate on active income up to CAD 500,000 is 11.2% combined from 1 July 2026 (9% federal plus 2.2% Ontario), down from 12.2% before that date. 25 27
Dividend Withholding Tax
25% on dividends paid to non-residents with no treaty. Many treaties cut that to 5% or 15% when a company owns a set share of the payer. PwC, reviewed 12 June 2026. Residents are not withheld at 25%; Canadian dividends are taxed in their income. 26
Tax System
Residents are taxed on worldwide income. A person is resident if ordinarily resident, or if they sojourn in Canada 183 days or more in a calendar year. Non-residents are taxed on Canadian-source income only. No nomad tax regime. 27 28
Highest Income Tax Bracket
53.53% combined federal and Ontario marginal rate in 2026 on ordinary income over CAD 258,482. That figure excludes the Ontario Health Premium, which reaches CAD 900 above about CAD 200,600. EY rates current to 15 June 2026. 24
VAT
13% HST in Ontario, made of 5% federal GST and 8% provincial tax. 25
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
Yes. Foreign accrual property income (FAPI) rules tax Canadian shareholders of controlled foreign affiliates on passive income. 27
Property Tax
Yes. The 2026 residential total on assessed value is 1.605435% in the central area (municipal 1.230802%, fire 0.205606%, garbage 0.016027%, education 0.153000%), 1.533257% in the west and 1.491279% in the east. Reassessment is postponed, so this is not a share of market price. The 2026 bill example uses an average residential assessment of CAD 328,099. 22 63
Property Transaction Tax
Ontario land transfer tax: 0.5% up to CAD 55,000, 1% on the slice to CAD 250,000, 1.5% to CAD 400,000, and 2% above CAD 400,000. Land with one or two single-family homes pays an extra 0.5% on the amount above CAD 2 million. 23
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
No. There is no nomad tax rate. IRCC says a digital nomad working remotely for a foreign employer may use visitor status for up to six months without a work permit, if they do not enter the Canadian labour market. Many air travellers need an eTA (CAD 7). Residents are taxed on worldwide income, up to a 53.53% combined Ontario marginal rate. 28 29 24 27

About these guide entries

Method
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Last updated
Oct 21, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. Kingston, OntarioReference
  2. Statistics Canada 2021 Census, Kingston CMAOfficial
  3. Kingston Transit standard fares and passesOfficial
  4. Chatr prepaid plansOfficial
  5. Sanctuary Coworking membershipsOfficial
  6. Power plugs and sockets, CanadaSecondary
  7. Utilities Kingston drinking waterOfficial
  8. Bank of Canada FXUSDCADOfficial
  9. Numbeo cost of living, Kingston, October 2026Index
  10. Ookla Speedtest Global Index, Canada, September 2026Measurement
  11. Numbeo property prices, Kingston, 2 October 2026Index
  12. KHSC emergency careOfficial
  13. 211 Ontario, Kingston General HospitalOfficial
  14. VIA Rail Kingston stationOfficial
  15. VIA Rail Toronto to KingstonOfficial
  16. Air Canada Landline expansion at YGK, 12 March 2026Official
  17. Visit Kingston, getting hereOfficial
  18. Wikivoyage Kingston (Ontario)Secondary
  19. Fort Henry admissionsOfficial
  20. Kingston Pen Tours admissions 2026Official
  21. Kingston Public MarketOfficial
  22. City of Kingston 2026 tax levyOfficial
  23. Ontario land transfer tax ratesOfficial
  24. EY Ontario combined tax rates 2026Professional
  25. Ontario tax rates 2026, Haukioja CPAProfessional
  26. PwC Canada withholding taxes, reviewed 12 June 2026Professional
  27. CRA federal income tax ratesOfficial
  28. IRCC Tech Talent Strategy, digital nomadsOfficial
  29. IRCC eTA factsOfficial
  30. Studio 330 class pricesOfficial
  31. YMCA of Eastern Ontario, KingstonOfficial
  32. 211 Ontario, KFPL Central BranchOfficial
  33. Limestone Community Education ESLOfficial
  34. Kingston Table Tennis ClubOfficial
  35. Immigrant Services Kingston and AreaOfficial
  36. City of Kingston trails, K&POfficial
  37. Lemoine Point Conservation Area brochure 2025Official
  38. Thousand Islands National Park hikingOfficial
  39. Bellevue House National Historic SiteOfficial
  40. Agnes Etherington Art Centre visitOfficial
  41. Kingston Grand Theatre, Destination OntarioOfficial
  42. Kingston Brewing CompanyOfficial
  43. The Original BubbasOfficial
  44. Pan Chancho hoursOfficial
  45. Visit Kingston grab-and-go, 14 May 2026Official
  46. Downtown Kingston BIA vegan guideOfficial
  47. Uber Eats grocery delivery, KingstonOfficial
  48. Megabus Kingston to TorontoOfficial
  49. FlixBus Kingston to TorontoOfficial
  50. Kingston Economic Development coworking listOfficial
  51. Canada Computers KingstonOfficial
  52. Shorelines Casino Thousand IslandsOfficial
  53. City of Kingston micromobility rulesOfficial
  54. Visit Kingston bike rentalsOfficial
  55. Ahoy RentalsOfficial
  56. Destination Ontario, where to eat in KingstonOfficial
  57. Great Lakes Waterfront Trail, KingstonSecondary
  58. UK FCDO Canada emergency helpOfficial
  59. Fresh Laundry CompanyOfficial
  60. Martello AlleyOfficial
  61. Copper Branch closed, January 2024Social
  62. YGK AirportOfficial
  63. Council report 26-092, 2026 tax billOfficial
  64. Loyola ESL and LINC, KingstonOfficial
  65. Amazon.caOfficial
  66. OSM Kingston General HospitalReference
  67. OSM Sanctuary Kingston, 221 Queen StreetReference
  68. OSM Kingston station, 1800 John Counter BoulevardReference
  69. OSM Fort HenryReference
  70. OSM Kingston City HallReference
  71. OSM CRAVE Coffee House, 166 Princess StreetReference
  72. OSM Pan Chancho, 44 Princess StreetReference
  73. OSM Grand Theatre, 218 Princess StreetReference
  74. OSM KFPL Central BranchReference
  75. OSM Bellevue HouseReference
  76. OSM Lemoine Point Conservation AreaReference
  77. OSM J.K. Tett CentreReference
  78. OSM St. Georges CathedralReference
  79. OSM Kingston PenitentiaryReference
  80. OSM Grass Creek ParkReference
  81. OSM Thousand Islands National ParkReference
  82. OSM The Mansion, 506 Princess StreetReference
  83. OSM Ahoy Rentals, Ontario StreetReference
  84. OSM Bubbas, 349 King Street EastReference
  85. OSM Studio 330, 339 Barrie StreetReference
  86. OSM Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation AreaReference
  87. OSM Shorelines Casino Thousand IslandsReference
  88. OSM Kingston Brewing CompanyReference
  89. 1000 Islands Tourism, Shorelines CasinoOfficial

Change history

    • Grocery Delivery Instacart (Loblaws, Real Canadian Superstore) or Voila (Sobeys) Uber Eats does same-day grocery delivery in Kingston from Metro, Loblaws, No Frills…
    • Gyms & Fitness Centers GoodLife Fitness (Princess St) or the YMCA of Eastern Ontario (100 Wright Crescent) YMCA of Eastern Ontario, 100 Wright Crescent, phone 613-546-2647, with group fitness…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 53.53% (Combined Federal and Ontario for income over $246,752) 53.53% combined federal and Ontario marginal rate in 2026 on ordinary income over CAD…
    • Highway Access Highway 401 (The Macdonald-Cartier Freeway) connects Kingston to Toronto and Montreal Highway 401 is the main road across the north of the city, west to Toronto and east toward…
    • Historic Buildings Kingston City Hall (216 Ontario St) - a National Historic Site Kingston City Hall, 216 Ontario Street, completed in 1844 and a national historic site…
    • Historical Sites Kingston Penitentiary (Tours available May-Oct) Fort Henry and Kingston Penitentiary, 560 King Street West, opened in 1835 and closed as a…
    42 more changes
    • Internet Speed High-speed fiber available; average 150-500 Mbps via Bell or Cogeco Ookla's Canada median for September 2026 was 376.49 Mbps fixed and 141.34 Mbps mobile…
    • Language Classes Queen's School of English or Kingston Community Health Centres (KCHC) Limestone Community Education adult ESL, 164 Van Order Drive, second floor: in person…
    • Laundry Services The Laundry Basket (576 Princess St); self-serve or wash-and-fold services Fresh Laundry Company, 250 Queen Street, open daily 9am-9pm, phone 613-546-9030…
    • Libraries & Study Spots Kingston Frontenac Public Library - Central Branch (130 Johnson St) Kingston Frontenac Public Library, Central Branch, 130 Johnson Street. Monday-Thursday…
    • Local Brewery Kingston Brewing Company (34 Clarence St) - Ontario's oldest brewpub Kingston Brewing Company, 34 Clarence Street, a brewpub. Bar from 11:30am to midnight…
    • Local Heritage Bellevue House - former home of Canada's first Prime Minister, Sir John A. Macdonald Limestone City: after an 1840 dock fire the downtown was rebuilt in local limestone…
    • Local Markets Kingston Public Market (Springer Market Square) - Ontario's oldest market Kingston Public Market, Springer Market Square, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 8:30am-5pm…
    • Main Train/Transit Hub Kingston VIA Rail Station (1901 John Counter Blvd) VIA Rail station, 1800 John Counter Boulevard, about 7 km from downtown, south of Highway…
    • Museums & Art Venues Agnes Etherington Art Centre (Queen's University) - free admission Agnes Etherington Art Centre, 36 University Avenue, is closed for a building rebuild…
    • Music Scene The Mansion (506 Princess St) for live local indie bands The Mansion, 506 Princess Street, is the live-music restaurant and bar. The Grand Theatre…
    • Must-See Landmarks Fort Henry National Historic Site (1 Fort Henry Dr) Fort Henry, 1 Fort Henry Drive, the 1830s citadel above the harbour. Main-season adult…
    • National Parks Nearby Thousand Islands National Park (approx. 30 mins drive east) Thousand Islands National Park, east of the city along the Thousand Islands Parkway…
    • Nearby Nature Escapes Lemoine Point Conservation Area (Coverdale Dr) - hiking and waterfront views Lemoine Point Conservation Area, on Lake Ontario and Collins Bay: 136 hectares, 11 km of…
    • Networking Events Kingston Economic Development Corporation (Kingston EcDev) small business workshops Rose Innovation Hub, 69 Union Street, is Queen's innovation space and is open to Kingston…
    • Parcel Delivery Service Canada Post (multiple locations), FedEx, or UPS Store (Princess St) Canada Post's downtown counter is at 120 Clarence Street, open weekdays until 5:30pm. The…
    • Popular International Cuisine Sima Sushi (66 Princess St) for high-quality Japanese Sima Sushi, 66 Princess Street, and Manoosheh, 163 Division Street, for Lebanese flatbread…
    • Population Approximately 132,485 (Greater Kingston area: 172,000) 132,485 in the City of Kingston and 172,546 in the Kingston census metropolitan area at…
    • Power 120V, 60Hz, 🔌 Type A/B sockets 120 V, 60 Hz, type A and B plugs (two flat pins, or with a round ground). Visitors from…
    • Property Tax Yes, annual municipal tax approx. 1.3%-1.4% of assessed value Yes. The 2026 residential total on assessed value is 1.605435% in the central area…
    • Property Transaction Tax Land Transfer Tax (Ontario scale ranges from 0.5% to 2.5%) Ontario land transfer tax: 0.5% up to CAD 55,000, 1% on the slice to CAD 250,000, 1.5% to…
    • Public Transport Passes Kingston Transit; $80 monthly adult pass or $3.25 single cash fare Kingston Transit. Adult monthly pass (ages 25-64) CAD 83, youth (15-24) and senior (65+)…
    • Regional Travel Megabus (to Toronto/Montreal) or VIA Rail (Train) VIA Rail to Toronto averages 2 hours 22 minutes, with 94 departures a week, and also runs…
    • Religious Sites St. George's Cathedral (270 King St E) - stunning neo-classical architecture St. George's Cathedral, the Anglican cathedral on Johnson Street in the limestone…
    • SIM Card Telus, Bell, Rogers (Main); Lucky Mobile or Public Mobile for budget (approx. $40/15GB) Chatr, the Rogers prepaid brand, is the practical visitor SIM: CAD 35 a month for 30 GB…
    • Scenic Viewpoints The Waterfront Pathway (8km trail along Lake Ontario) Fort Henry over the harbour, the Royal Military College and downtown, and the lake edge at…
    • Short Term Rentals Airbnb, VRBO, or Executive Rentals Kingston (approx. $1,800 - $2,800/month) Downtown waterfront hotels, including the Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront at 2 Princess…
    • Social Events for Expats Internations Kingston Group or 'Life in Kingston' Facebook community Immigrant Services Kingston and Area runs free English and French conversation circles at…
    • Street Art Martello Alley (203 B Wellington St) - an artist-themed historic alley Martello Alley, 203B Wellington Street, a downtown shop of local art, prints and handmade…
    • Street Food Stalls Seasonal food trucks at Confederation Park; Otters Tacos is a local favorite Kingston Public Market at Springer Market Square, King Street and Brock Street, Tuesday…
    • Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. $6,800 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $272,000 CAD) Numbeo on 2 October 2026 lists CAD 445.93 per square foot in the centre, about CAD 4,800…
    • Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. $4,500 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $180,000 CAD) Numbeo lists CAD 325.16 per square foot outside the centre (2 October 2026), about CAD…
    • Table Tennis Spots Queen's University ARC (Athletics & Recreation Centre) Kingston Table Tennis Club: St. John the Apostle Church, Monday and Thursday 6pm-9:30pm…
    • Tap Water Safe and drinkable; treated by Utilities Kingston Safe to drink. Utilities Kingston says the urban supply meets Ontario drinking-water…
    • Tax System Worldwide income basis for residents Residents are taxed on worldwide income. A person is resident if ordinarily resident, or…
    • Tech Repair Services Canada Computers & Electronics (Princess St) Canada Computers, 350 Princess Street, at Princess and Barrie, does laptop and desktop…
    • Theater Venues The Grand Theatre (218 Princess St) The Grand Theatre, 218 Princess Street, opened in 1902. The main hall seats 776; the Baby…
    • Top International Airline Air Canada, WestJet (via nearby Montreal YUL or Toronto YYZ airports) Air Canada sells the Kingston trip, with the Landline coach into Toronto Pearson (YYZ) and…
    • Top Regional Airline Air Canada Jazz (via Kingston YGK to Toronto Pearson YYZ) No scheduled passenger flights at Kingston Norman Rogers Airport (YGK), 1114 Len Birchall…
    • VAT 13% (Harmonized Sales Tax - HST) 13% HST in Ontario, made of 5% federal GST and 8% provincial tax.
    • Vegan/Vegetarian Options Copper Branch (Lower Princess St) or Atomica Kitchen (71 Brock St) CRAVE, 166 Princess Street, has vegan grab-and-go food (falafel wrap, oat milk, vegan…
    • Wine Bars Black Dog Tavern (69 Brock St) - excellent curation of local Prince Edward County wines Le Chien Noir (also called the Black Dog), 69 Brock Street, is the downtown French bistro…
    • Yoga & Wellness Centers Samatva Yoga (Downtown or West End); approx. $22 for a drop-in class Studio 330, 339 Barrie Street: drop-in CAD 20 plus HST, monthly unlimited in-person CAD…

    Studio and bedroom purchase prices reset to Numbeo's 2 October 2026 rates (about CAD 4,800/m² centre and CAD 3,500/m² outside; 10 contributors). Corporate Tax, Dividend Withholding Tax, Tax System, Highest Income Tax Bracket, VAT, Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules, Property Tax, Property Transaction Tax, Best Area to Stay for Tourists, Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads, Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads aligned to 2026 Ontario rates and the IRCC visitor remote-work rule (numbeo.com, ey.com, cityofkingston.ca, canada.ca).

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