Kingston is located on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee Confederacy, and Huron-Wendat First Nations. In Anishinaabemowin, this space is called “Gaadanokwii,” which is interpreted to mean “a great meeting place.” In Huron-Wendat it is known as “Ken’tarókwen” and in Mohawk it is known as “Ka’tarohkwi;” both are interpreted to mean “a place where there is clay.” Clay in this context refers to the location of ancestral roots. Tourism Kingston acknowledges the everlasting presence of other Indigenous nations, the Métis, Inuit, and other First Nations that now share this landscape with us. We are grateful to reside in and remain visitors to this territory, while acknowledging our shared responsibility to honour this space by walking gently and respectfully upon the land and preserving and purifying the surrounding waters. Kingston boasts four Rembrandt paintings, two film festivals, and one vibrant downtown shopping scene. Home to Ontario’s oldest public market and Canada’s hippest live music scene, Kingston is a walkable city, where hidden alleyways contain antique markets and restaurant patios. With dozens of museums and historic sites, and dozens more unique shopping and dining experiences, Kingston offers you something old and something new around every corner.
