About Kingston

Nestled at the mouth of the Rideau Canal and the St. Lawrence River at the eastern end of Lake Ontario, Kingston is a city built on a grand heritage and defined by an exquisite ability to blend the beauty of yesterday with the passion and sophistication of today. For a visual tour of Kingston – Click Here

The city dazzles with soaring 19th century limestone architecture and the amenities of a major centre, but retains the fascinating allure of a small town. Kingston is home to Queen’s, one of Canada’s finest universities, the Royal Military College and St. Lawrence College, as well as a thriving business community. The city hosted the sailing event for the 1976 Olympics and the Championships will be hosted out of the same venue as was used in 1976, offering a unique opportunity to experience the magic of the Olympic Games.

Population: Greater Kingston – 155,000 (Statistics Canada 2003)

Climate: Proximity to Lake Ontario yields a moderate climate with four distinct seasons. Average winter temperature: -8C (17 F), Average Summer temperature: 24C (75 F)

Language: Primary language is English with government services and numerous local business services available in French. Kingston also enjoys thriving French, Asian, Greek, Italian and Portuguese communities.

Nickname: The Limestone City

Twin City: Scottsdale, Arizona

For more information about Kingston www.kingstoncanada.com

Food

At the Venue:

Harbour Restaurant Snack Bar – Serve breakfast, sandwiches and burgers all day.

On King Street:

Subway (www.subway.com)
Tim Horton’s (www.timhortons.com)
Freshly made sandwiches, wraps and a variety of drinks. Reasonably priced. Both are within a 5 minute walk from the venue.
There are also several smaller food stores and convenience stores close by.

Supermarkets: