Family Resources & Travel Attractions
Check our our newest edition of the Kingston Family Fun Guide Magazine
Fall 2018- Winter 2019 edition. See more of our other Ontario publications - Teacher's Field Trip Guide and Summer Fall Family Travel Guide (Ontario) at www.travelwithkids101.com/magazine
Fall 2018- Winter 2019 edition. See more of our other Ontario publications - Teacher's Field Trip Guide and Summer Fall Family Travel Guide (Ontario) at www.travelwithkids101.com/magazine
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Allstate Insurance Company - Jesse Boyd
It’s not enough to be covered. You’ve got to feel protected!
I’m Jesse Boyd I’ve been an Allstate agent for 4 years and have worked in the insurance business for the past 5 years. This experience has provided me with the knowledge needed to serve my customers with the best quality, care and advice. I’m a proud husband and father who is also pleased to call Kingston home.
Allstate Insurance Company of Canada
656 Gardiners Rd, unit 21
Kingston, ON K7M 3X9
Work: 613-384-6001 ext 5015
Fax: 613.634.1502
Cell: 613.888.3982
Email: jboyd@allstate.ca
Visit my webpage
It’s not enough to be covered. You’ve got to feel protected!
I’m Jesse Boyd I’ve been an Allstate agent for 4 years and have worked in the insurance business for the past 5 years. This experience has provided me with the knowledge needed to serve my customers with the best quality, care and advice. I’m a proud husband and father who is also pleased to call Kingston home.
Allstate Insurance Company of Canada
656 Gardiners Rd, unit 21
Kingston, ON K7M 3X9
Work: 613-384-6001 ext 5015
Fax: 613.634.1502
Cell: 613.888.3982
Email: jboyd@allstate.ca
Visit my webpage
Dentistry at Riverview
Welcoming new patients
New patient Special $99.00 complete Exam & X-rays
Walk-ins and Emergency visits welcome
A2-1206 Highway 15
Kingston, ON K7K 7J8
613-766-2172
www.dentistryatriverview.ca
Go Green Baby
Kingston’s favourite source for organic, local, natural, and ethically made products for you and your family to use and reuse for years to come. We offer cloth diaper & baby carrier rentals, maternity and nursing apparel, cloth diapers, baby carriers, nursery decor/furniture, car seats, imaginative play toys, zero-waste food containers and more! Expert staff, friendly environment, workshops, and community events. Find location on: Google Map
293 Division St. Kingston, ON
Phone: 613-344-0390
www.go-greenbaby.ca
Kingston’s favourite source for organic, local, natural, and ethically made products for you and your family to use and reuse for years to come. We offer cloth diaper & baby carrier rentals, maternity and nursing apparel, cloth diapers, baby carriers, nursery decor/furniture, car seats, imaginative play toys, zero-waste food containers and more! Expert staff, friendly environment, workshops, and community events. Find location on: Google Map
293 Division St. Kingston, ON
Phone: 613-344-0390
www.go-greenbaby.ca
ATTRACTIONS
Bellevue House:
National Historic Site
Bellevue House is the only location in Canada where the Story of Confederation is told in conjunction with the history of Canada’s first Prime Minister, Sir John A Macdonald, as a man, an immigrant, a husband, and a father. This national historic site provides a unique opportunity for students to explore the story of a man who helped create a nation and his legacy. Guided tours for school groups recommended.
Located: 35, Centre Street, Kingston, Ontario
613-545-8666
www.pc.gc.ca/bellevue
National Historic Site
Bellevue House is the only location in Canada where the Story of Confederation is told in conjunction with the history of Canada’s first Prime Minister, Sir John A Macdonald, as a man, an immigrant, a husband, and a father. This national historic site provides a unique opportunity for students to explore the story of a man who helped create a nation and his legacy. Guided tours for school groups recommended.
Located: 35, Centre Street, Kingston, Ontario
613-545-8666
www.pc.gc.ca/bellevue
Boiler Room:
Climbing Gym
Check out this state-of-the-art indoor wall climbing facility. With 35 routes, 2 caves and 100 ft. tall chimney – Canada’s highest indoor climb. Children under 14 must be accompanied. Summer Camp – Walls And Waves/ for ages 6-13
Located: The Woolen Mill Bldg. 4 Cataraqui St. Kingston
Admission: prices vary – family discounts too
613-549-0520
www.boilerroom.ca
Climbing Gym
Check out this state-of-the-art indoor wall climbing facility. With 35 routes, 2 caves and 100 ft. tall chimney – Canada’s highest indoor climb. Children under 14 must be accompanied. Summer Camp – Walls And Waves/ for ages 6-13
Located: The Woolen Mill Bldg. 4 Cataraqui St. Kingston
Admission: prices vary – family discounts too
613-549-0520
www.boilerroom.ca
Bon Echo Provincial Park
The park has one of the deepest lakes in Ontario, and features over 260 native pictographs – the largest visible collection in Canada. Spend a day or plan overnight adventures in this hiking and canoeing paradise of deep, blue lakes, sandy beaches, granite outcrops and lush green forests. Campsites available. Some summer events include: Sciensational Sssnakes interative presentations; Join songwriter & children’s entertainer David Archibald; Learn to take better nature photos with Bill Bickle, 2012 Canadian Wildlife Photographer of the year.
(613) 336-2228.
Camping reservations, call 1-888-668-7275
www.OntarioParks.com
The park has one of the deepest lakes in Ontario, and features over 260 native pictographs – the largest visible collection in Canada. Spend a day or plan overnight adventures in this hiking and canoeing paradise of deep, blue lakes, sandy beaches, granite outcrops and lush green forests. Campsites available. Some summer events include: Sciensational Sssnakes interative presentations; Join songwriter & children’s entertainer David Archibald; Learn to take better nature photos with Bill Bickle, 2012 Canadian Wildlife Photographer of the year.
(613) 336-2228.
Camping reservations, call 1-888-668-7275
www.OntarioParks.com
St. Lawrence Parks Commission
Recreational Equipment Rentals available: Bicycles, kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddle boards, paddle boats—take your pick; they are all available to rent at the marina. Programming (movie/interpretation nights) will be expanded and offered in most campgrounds and children’s programming will also be offered Wed through Sun during Jul and Aug.
Making Camping
Campers can take advantage of 40% off admission to our heritage attractions Upper Canada Village and Fort Henry. New – the Discovery Centre, provides a background on the early settlement of our region and the influential role played by the St. Lawrence River. See state-of-the-art interactive exhibits, historical images and artefacts on display.
613-543-3254
www.stlawrenceparks.com
Recreational Equipment Rentals available: Bicycles, kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddle boards, paddle boats—take your pick; they are all available to rent at the marina. Programming (movie/interpretation nights) will be expanded and offered in most campgrounds and children’s programming will also be offered Wed through Sun during Jul and Aug.
Making Camping
Campers can take advantage of 40% off admission to our heritage attractions Upper Canada Village and Fort Henry. New – the Discovery Centre, provides a background on the early settlement of our region and the influential role played by the St. Lawrence River. See state-of-the-art interactive exhibits, historical images and artefacts on display.
613-543-3254
www.stlawrenceparks.com
Confederation Tour - Trolley
A 50-minute fun and educational tour highlighting Kingston’s historic sites, museums and attractions.
Located: 209 Ontario St., downtown, across from City Hall
613-548-4453
www.kingstonchamber.on.ca
A 50-minute fun and educational tour highlighting Kingston’s historic sites, museums and attractions.
Located: 209 Ontario St., downtown, across from City Hall
613-548-4453
www.kingstonchamber.on.ca
Fort Henry National Historic Site
The award winning Fort Henry National Historic Site offers a grade 7 and 8 Ontario curriculum based learning plan, hosted in the place where the history lesson began! From one hour to a full day of the most exciting overnight program ever, Fort Henry takes students out of the classroom and into the past through a fun, interactive, hands-on program. All programs meet Ontario Curriculum Guidelines.
Located: 1 Fort Henry Dr., County Road 2 at the junction of Hwy 15 in Kingston
613-542-7388 or 1-800-437-2233
www.forthenry.com
The award winning Fort Henry National Historic Site offers a grade 7 and 8 Ontario curriculum based learning plan, hosted in the place where the history lesson began! From one hour to a full day of the most exciting overnight program ever, Fort Henry takes students out of the classroom and into the past through a fun, interactive, hands-on program. All programs meet Ontario Curriculum Guidelines.
Located: 1 Fort Henry Dr., County Road 2 at the junction of Hwy 15 in Kingston
613-542-7388 or 1-800-437-2233
www.forthenry.com
Frontenac Provincial Park
A wonderful place to camp, backpack, hike, canoe, camp and observe nature. The Wilderness Skills Program teaches valuable outdoor skills. Skills Training Programs offered.
Highway 401 east to Kingston. Then take Exit 613 – Sydenham Road – go north.
613 376-3489
www.frontenacpark.ca
A wonderful place to camp, backpack, hike, canoe, camp and observe nature. The Wilderness Skills Program teaches valuable outdoor skills. Skills Training Programs offered.
Highway 401 east to Kingston. Then take Exit 613 – Sydenham Road – go north.
613 376-3489
www.frontenacpark.ca
Fruition Farms
Acres of strawberries and more! Fruition Farm is located just 10 minutes from downtown Kingston. Pick-your-own strawberries, raspberries and other fruits and vegetables in season. Our Corn Maze and pick-your-own Pumpkin Patch open in early Fall and continue until Halloween.
Located: 3208 Hughes Rd, Off Hwy 15. Kingston
Hours: Open June to October
Admission: Free farm admission; Pay for fruit / purchases; Corn Maze extra cost
613-548-3378
www.fruition.ca
Acres of strawberries and more! Fruition Farm is located just 10 minutes from downtown Kingston. Pick-your-own strawberries, raspberries and other fruits and vegetables in season. Our Corn Maze and pick-your-own Pumpkin Patch open in early Fall and continue until Halloween.
Located: 3208 Hughes Rd, Off Hwy 15. Kingston
Hours: Open June to October
Admission: Free farm admission; Pay for fruit / purchases; Corn Maze extra cost
613-548-3378
www.fruition.ca
Hell Holes:
Caves & Ravines
Take a self-guided tour on a marked trail to several natural points of interest, like Devil’s Horsestable Cave. Descend 7.5 metres to the depths of the Hell Hole that widens into a cavern (bring a flashlight). Cross a natural stone bridge. Adventure downward below the bridge and notice the atmosphere of a miniature-like rainforest. You may even hear about the tale of the headless horseman seen in this locality! Accessible by foot only. Also available: mini-golf, snack bar and picnic area.
Located: From Hwy 401, exit #579 north on County Rd 41 for 10.7 km, turn right at Centreville Rd, continue 5.5 km following signs.
Hours: Victoria Day to Father’s
Day – weekends only, 10 am – 5 pm; Father’s Day to Labour
Day, daily, 10am-5pm; after Labour Day weekends only, 10 am – 4 pm
Weekdays by appointment only.
Admission: Adults $7.00; Youth (5-15) $5.00
613-388-2284
www.ruralroutes.com/hellholes
Caves & Ravines
Take a self-guided tour on a marked trail to several natural points of interest, like Devil’s Horsestable Cave. Descend 7.5 metres to the depths of the Hell Hole that widens into a cavern (bring a flashlight). Cross a natural stone bridge. Adventure downward below the bridge and notice the atmosphere of a miniature-like rainforest. You may even hear about the tale of the headless horseman seen in this locality! Accessible by foot only. Also available: mini-golf, snack bar and picnic area.
Located: From Hwy 401, exit #579 north on County Rd 41 for 10.7 km, turn right at Centreville Rd, continue 5.5 km following signs.
Hours: Victoria Day to Father’s
Day – weekends only, 10 am – 5 pm; Father’s Day to Labour
Day, daily, 10am-5pm; after Labour Day weekends only, 10 am – 4 pm
Weekdays by appointment only.
Admission: Adults $7.00; Youth (5-15) $5.00
613-388-2284
www.ruralroutes.com/hellholes
Kingston Trolley Tours
Let Kingston’s Red Trolleys be your guide to exploring Canada’s first capital. Hop On and Hop Off from ten stops at Kingston's top museums and attractions, including Fort Henry, Canada’s Penitentiary Museum, and Bellevue House. Or: charter a trolley especially for your group. Kingston Trolley Tours participates in K-Pass.
Hours of Operation: May – October, Regular departures from 9:30am – 4:30pm
Address: 1 Brock St, Kingston
Phone Number: 1-800-848-0011
Email Address: info@ktic.ca
Website: www.kingstontrolley.ca
Let Kingston’s Red Trolleys be your guide to exploring Canada’s first capital. Hop On and Hop Off from ten stops at Kingston's top museums and attractions, including Fort Henry, Canada’s Penitentiary Museum, and Bellevue House. Or: charter a trolley especially for your group. Kingston Trolley Tours participates in K-Pass.
Hours of Operation: May – October, Regular departures from 9:30am – 4:30pm
Address: 1 Brock St, Kingston
Phone Number: 1-800-848-0011
Email Address: info@ktic.ca
Website: www.kingstontrolley.ca
Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises
Experience the spectacular scenery and history of the 1000 Islands on a Sightseeing, Lunch or Dinner Cruise departing from historic downtown Kingston, just steps away from Market Square, Confederation Park and Princess St. Group rates available for 20 guests or more, or charter a ship especially for your larger group. Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises participates in K-Pass. Hours:
Cruises daily from April - October: call for full schedule. Hours of Operation: 10am – 6:30pm
Address: 1 Brock St, Kingston
Phone Number: 1-800-848-0011
Email Address: info@ktic.ca
Website: www.ktic.ca
Facebook: www.ktic.ca/go/fb
Twitter: www.ktic.ca/go/twitter
Experience the spectacular scenery and history of the 1000 Islands on a Sightseeing, Lunch or Dinner Cruise departing from historic downtown Kingston, just steps away from Market Square, Confederation Park and Princess St. Group rates available for 20 guests or more, or charter a ship especially for your larger group. Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises participates in K-Pass. Hours:
Cruises daily from April - October: call for full schedule. Hours of Operation: 10am – 6:30pm
Address: 1 Brock St, Kingston
Phone Number: 1-800-848-0011
Email Address: info@ktic.ca
Website: www.ktic.ca
Facebook: www.ktic.ca/go/fb
Twitter: www.ktic.ca/go/twitter
K-Pass, Kingston Attractions Pass
Get the most out of your group's visit to Kingston and the 1000 Islands with K-Pass: your all-inclusive ticket to savings on Cruises, Trolley Tours, Museums and more. Get a discounted bundle of 24h, 48h or 72h passes to explore Kingston independently, or choose a curriculum-linked group itinerary featuring Kingston's top historic sites and experiences. Hours of Operation:
May to October, 10:00am – 5:30pm
Address: 248 Ontario St, Kingston
Phone Number: 1-844-449-4513
Email Address: info@ktic.ca
Website: www.kpass.ca
Get the most out of your group's visit to Kingston and the 1000 Islands with K-Pass: your all-inclusive ticket to savings on Cruises, Trolley Tours, Museums and more. Get a discounted bundle of 24h, 48h or 72h passes to explore Kingston independently, or choose a curriculum-linked group itinerary featuring Kingston's top historic sites and experiences. Hours of Operation:
May to October, 10:00am – 5:30pm
Address: 248 Ontario St, Kingston
Phone Number: 1-844-449-4513
Email Address: info@ktic.ca
Website: www.kpass.ca
Little Cataraqui Creek:
Provincial Park
A wonderful area to appreciate the outdoors and enjoy a picnic. Summer programs include, Day camps, many trails. The Outdoor Centre programs for families resume in the Fall.
Located: 2 km N of Hwy 401 on Division St, Kingston
Hours: Outdoor Centre: Mon -Fri, 8:30 am-4:30 pm during
summer months, closed for weekends & holidays.
Entry fees during July and Aug, are reduced to $5.00 per car.
613-546-4228
www.cataraquiregion.on.ca
Provincial Park
A wonderful area to appreciate the outdoors and enjoy a picnic. Summer programs include, Day camps, many trails. The Outdoor Centre programs for families resume in the Fall.
Located: 2 km N of Hwy 401 on Division St, Kingston
Hours: Outdoor Centre: Mon -Fri, 8:30 am-4:30 pm during
summer months, closed for weekends & holidays.
Entry fees during July and Aug, are reduced to $5.00 per car.
613-546-4228
www.cataraquiregion.on.ca
Military Communications & Electronics Museum
Join us this March Break!
Drop in and be part of the March of the Museums! Family friendly activities including learning through play and dress-up! Open to all ages! Free admission. Staff and volunteers from Military Communications & Electronics Museum, Royal Military College Museum, Frontenac Schools Museum and Murney Tower Museum will be leading educational activities throughout the entire week. Activities include: paper weaving, a costume station, selfie station, building a Martello tower, a snap circuit kit station and build a fort Friday.
EVENT: March of the Museums!
WHEN: Monday, March 12 to Friday, March 16, 2018 – 11 am – 5 pm
WHERE: Military Communications & Electronics Museum,- 95 Craftsman Blvd, Kingston, Ontario
Admission: Free
To plan your visit, please refer to the Military Communications & Electronics Museum’s website for parking details
www.candemuseum.org/home
MUCHO BURRITO FRESH MEXICAN GRILL
We serve authentic Mexican food. The best way to make it Mucho good
and Mucho fresh is with real food. FOOD FREE OF ARTIFICIAL
PRESERVATIVES, NO FAKE FLAVOURS, AND NO ARTIFICIAL FAT SUBSTITUTES.
The Mayans never used MSG so why should we? It’s real food, made by
hand, right in front of you, including all-natural guacamole and
salsas made with 100% fresh ingredients and traditional fire-roasted
cooking techniques. 00% grain-fed chicken, Canadian triple-A beef and
shrimp that is sourced from responsible aquaculture. Our real meat
with REAL MEXICAN SEASONING!
TRY OUR NEW MUCHO FRESH MENU- Including a Kid's Menu
770 GARDINERS RD A006, KINGSTON, IN THE RIO CAN CENTRE. >
Business Hours 10.00 a.m. to 10 a.m.
PHONE: 613-389-6666
E-mail: mb92@muchoburrito.com
www.muchoburrito.com/menu
We serve authentic Mexican food. The best way to make it Mucho good
and Mucho fresh is with real food. FOOD FREE OF ARTIFICIAL
PRESERVATIVES, NO FAKE FLAVOURS, AND NO ARTIFICIAL FAT SUBSTITUTES.
The Mayans never used MSG so why should we? It’s real food, made by
hand, right in front of you, including all-natural guacamole and
salsas made with 100% fresh ingredients and traditional fire-roasted
cooking techniques. 00% grain-fed chicken, Canadian triple-A beef and
shrimp that is sourced from responsible aquaculture. Our real meat
with REAL MEXICAN SEASONING!
TRY OUR NEW MUCHO FRESH MENU- Including a Kid's Menu
770 GARDINERS RD A006, KINGSTON, IN THE RIO CAN CENTRE. >
Business Hours 10.00 a.m. to 10 a.m.
PHONE: 613-389-6666
E-mail: mb92@muchoburrito.com
www.muchoburrito.com/menu
PIZZA PIZZA
Hwy 15- Kingston
Kingston, ON K7L 5H6
Tel: (613) 542-1111
Hwy 15- Kingston
- Pizza Pizza is Canada's number one destination for Hot and Fresh pizza. We offer Old-School, Gourmet and International Pizza recipes as well as wings, pasta, salads, sandwiches pasta and chicken made to order using only freshest, highest quality ingredients. Available for pick up or delivery.
- School lunch catering programs offered
- We are happy to support our Family and Military community. Please see website or call about our Specials. http://www.pizzapizza.ca/view-our-menu
- Hours: Mon - Wed: 11AM - 12AM, Thu - Sat: 11AM - 12AM, Sun: 11AM - 12AM
Kingston, ON K7L 5H6
Tel: (613) 542-1111
Playtrium
An indoor 12,000 square feet play facility of bright and colourful multi-level climbing structures, interactive games and climbing wall. Half Price Thursdays – see website for details. Birthday parties and group packages. Summer Camps. Socks are mandatory for everyone. Restaurant on site.
Located: 541 Days Rd. at Bath Rd.
613- 389-5553
www.playtrium.ca
An indoor 12,000 square feet play facility of bright and colourful multi-level climbing structures, interactive games and climbing wall. Half Price Thursdays – see website for details. Birthday parties and group packages. Summer Camps. Socks are mandatory for everyone. Restaurant on site.
Located: 541 Days Rd. at Bath Rd.
613- 389-5553
www.playtrium.ca
Sheep Dog Trials:
August 9,10,11
Kingston Sheep Dog Trials is on the 2008 list of Top 100 Ontario Festivals and Events!
Enjoy three full days of competition, which pit North America’s top handlers and their dogs against each other in Canada’s largest Sheep Dog Trials. Enjoy a variety of interactive side attractions, such as the popular craft and artisans fair, ongoing sheep shearing demonstrations, spinning and craft demonstrations, a Sheep to Shawl competition, dog training seminars, a children’s play area, pony rides, a petting zoo and so much more.
Located: Grass Creek Park, Hwy. #2 east,
Hours: 8am to 6pm daily,
613-546-4291 ext 1700.
www.tourism.kingstoncanada.com/en/makeaconnection/sheepdogtrials.asp
August 9,10,11
Kingston Sheep Dog Trials is on the 2008 list of Top 100 Ontario Festivals and Events!
Enjoy three full days of competition, which pit North America’s top handlers and their dogs against each other in Canada’s largest Sheep Dog Trials. Enjoy a variety of interactive side attractions, such as the popular craft and artisans fair, ongoing sheep shearing demonstrations, spinning and craft demonstrations, a Sheep to Shawl competition, dog training seminars, a children’s play area, pony rides, a petting zoo and so much more.
Located: Grass Creek Park, Hwy. #2 east,
Hours: 8am to 6pm daily,
613-546-4291 ext 1700.
www.tourism.kingstoncanada.com/en/makeaconnection/sheepdogtrials.asp
Skywood Eco Adventure
Activities include a guided Zip Line Tour; accessible Discover Zip Line; Adventure Courses - a series of five aerial games courses that increase in difficulty; Discovery Courses - two confidence building routes of easy balance games and a TREEWALK Village- tree houses connected by ramps, bridges, nets and slides and tree-wee mini obstacle course and zip line gliding swings. See our ad in the Teacher's Field Trip Guide - back cover. http://www.travelwithkids101.com/magazine.html (SCROLL DOWN PAGE)
1278 Thousand Islands Parkway, Mallorytown, ON
613-923-5120
www.skywoodzip.com
Activities include a guided Zip Line Tour; accessible Discover Zip Line; Adventure Courses - a series of five aerial games courses that increase in difficulty; Discovery Courses - two confidence building routes of easy balance games and a TREEWALK Village- tree houses connected by ramps, bridges, nets and slides and tree-wee mini obstacle course and zip line gliding swings. See our ad in the Teacher's Field Trip Guide - back cover. http://www.travelwithkids101.com/magazine.html (SCROLL DOWN PAGE)
1278 Thousand Islands Parkway, Mallorytown, ON
613-923-5120
www.skywoodzip.com