Hotel Belvedere - Local Attractions

1000 Island Cruises
Enjoy dinner on the Island Queen or Island Belle while cruising the spectacular 1000 Islands. Departing up to seven times daily between May and October. Daily lunch options, sunset cruises, dinner and theatre packages, group rates, and private charters available. For more information or to make reservations, stop by at 1 Brock Street or call (613) 549-5544. You can also take a virtual tour by pointing your browser at http://www.1000islandscruises.on.ca/.

Bellevue House
From 1848-1849, Bellevue was home to Canada's first prime minister, Sir John A Macdonald. The estate has been restored to represent the period, and during the summer months tour guides will greet visitors in their period costumes. Bellevue House is located at 35 Centre Street in Kingston. Call 545-8666 for more information.

Canada's Penitentiary Museum
Provides a glimpse of the history of Canada's penitentiaries through rare pictures and early punishment equipment. Located at 555 King St. W in Kingston. Call 613-530-3122 for more information.

City Hall
Next to the old market and with a fine view of the waterfront, City Hall on King Street was originally intended to be Canada's first parliament building. But by the time construction was completed (when TK), Kingston was no longer the capital. Guided and self-guided tours are available.

Confederation Trolley
The easiest and most comfortable way to see the city is to sit back and enjoy a 50-minute guided tour on the Confederation Trolley. The trolley departs from the tourist information office at 209 Ontario Street, directly across from City Hall. Tours are operated daily from May 17 through September. Call 548-4453 for more details.

Fort Henry
One of Kingston's most spectacular and defining tourist attractions is Old Fort Henry, which was built in the 1830s and restored a century later in the 1930s. Enjoy guided tours or performances by actors in period costume. The fort is located on Highway 2, just east of Kingston. Call 542-7388 for more information.

International Hockey Museum
Relive great memorie with heroes of the past and present at the International Hockey Museum. It's collection of photographs and mementos celebrates 100 years. Located at Alfred and York streets in Kingston. Call 613-544-2355 for more information.

Kingston Archaeological Centre
Offering an impressive display representing more than 8,000 years of Kingston region. Located at 72 Gilmore Ave in Kingston. Call 613-542-3483 for more information.

Kingston Mills Blockhouse
Experience the life of an 1839 soldier in the restored Blockhouse. Discover more of the Rideau River's past in the visitors bureau. Local history will come alive at the Kingston Mills Lock Station. Admission is free. The Blockhouse is located on Kingston Mills Road, 1.5 kilometres north of Highway 401. Call 359-5377 for more details.

Maclachlan Woodworking Museum
Features displays and demonstrations that illustrate 19th century life... Women at Work, Logging and Lumbering, Canadian Planemakers. Located on Hwy 2, 10 km East of Kingston. Call 613-542-0543 for more information.

Marine Museum
Celebrate nearly 300 years of shipbuilding in Kingston. The Marine Museum occupies four connected buildings, each with various exhibits and artifacts. Permanently berthed alongside the museum is the decommissioned Canadian Coast vessel Alexander Henry, which also offers tours. The museum is located 55 Ontario Street. Call 542-2261 for more details, or visit the museum's website at http://www.marmus.ca/.

Market Square
Kingston's historic outdoor market, located behind city hall, is a great place to shop or just visit. Open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. There's something for everyone including an antique and flea market every Sunday during the summer months.

The Military Communications and Electronics Museum
North Americas largest specialized communications museum. Explore communications history from 1867 to modern day. Located at 95 Craftsman Blvd. CFB Kingston. Call 613-541-5395 for more information.

Rideau Canal System
If you haven't toured the famous Rideau Canal, a short drive out Montreal Street past Highway 401, and then the first right-hand turn, will deliver you to the Kingston Mills Lock Station, the first on the Rideau as it winds its way toward Ottawa.

Wolfe Island and Ferry
Don't miss the ferry ride over to Wolfe Island and the village of Marysville. It's a pleasant journey across Kingston's harbour, where you'll arrive at your choice of a country store, dining at a gourmet restaurant or enjoying a drink at one of the bars.

1000 Islands Dinner Cruise
A Unique evening of ever changing scenery, candlelight dining and dancing with live entertainment in the 1000 islands. Fine wines compliment a delicious three course choice menu that is freshly prepared on board. The Island Star Sunset Dinner Cruise gets rave reviews. Boarding 6pm and departing 6:30pm. Departures from 1 Brock Street. Call 613-549-5544.

Aquaterra by Clark Restaubistro
The ultimate dining experience. Enjoy the best view in the city and let our professional staff guide you through the dynamic menu including a Prixe Fixe option, or savour the Table d'Hote, a four course dining option with optional wine pairing. On Sunday, 10am - 2pm indulge in our spectacular brunch. Reservations recommended. Located at 1 Johnson Street. Call 549-6243.

Atomica
Kingston's best gourmet thin crust pizza. Specialties also include salads, pasta, antipasto and panini. Italian ice creams, desserts, coffee's and sodas. Original coctails, martini's and frozen drinks. Located at 71 Brock Street. Call 613- 530-2118.

Barricks Banquet at Fort Henry
Open year round, with a banquet hall that holds up to 125 people. Dining Thursday, Friday, Saturday starting at 5:30 pm and Sunday Brunch from 10:30 am - 2:30 pm. Call 530-2550.

Bistro Stefan
Tantalize the senses at Bistro Stefan, one of Kingston's best dining experiences. Savour the superb cuisine and sample vintage wines by the glass in the Bistro's relaxed and inviting French country setting. Located at 1217 Princess Street in the Best Western Fireside Inn. Call 613- 549-2211.

Casa Dominico
Located downtown in the market square, this outstanding restaurant offers the finest in fresh, authentic Mediterranean cuisine. If you are just there for a brief visit, try a cappuccino or a vintage wine while watching the downtown scene. The restaurant is at 35 Brock Street. Call 545-0870.

Chez Piggy
This is a popular landmark with a quaint, out-of-the-way atmosphere. Enjoy microbrewery beers, cocktails and vintage wines by the glass or bottle in the garden patio or cozy limestone bar and restaurant. The building was once a livery stable. Join visitors, academics, artists and local business people to savour the season over specialty food and drinks. Open daily until 1:00 am. Downtown at 68R Princess Street. Call 549-7673.

Curry Original
Enjoy the delights of India in a beautiful historic building overlooking Lake Ontario. Now in Kingston West too! Located at 253a Ontario Street. Call 613-531-9376.

Eddy's Mediterranean Grill
Featuring small bites, fresh salads, and entrees including fresh grilled fish, lamb, pork, chicken and beef... are married with Mediterranean flavours. A great patio, late night menu and much more! Located at 393 Princess Street. Call 613- 531-9770.

Frankie Pestos
Authentic Italian and Mediterranean fare. Fine and casual dining, affordably priced, in a little Italy atmosphere. Pastas, gourmet pizza, salads, antipasto and freshly prepared daily specials. Located at 167 Ontario Street. Call 613-542-1071.

General Wolfe Hotel
The General Wolfe is synonymous with fine dining. Featuring a delectable choice of appetizers, main courses, desserts, specialty coffees. Spectacular views: skylines and sunsets. Located on Wolfe Island, a short ferry ride away. Call 613- 385-2611.

The Grizzly Grill
The Grizzly offers an interesting assortment of fresh seafood, pastas, grilled meats, pizza and a variety of appetizers - from alligator to spring rolls! Unique rustic atmospher. Located at 395 Princess Street. Call 613-544-7566.

Gusto
This is the place to dine and unwind. Our chef takes pride in the fact that everything, from our sauces to our pizzas, pastas and entrees, are made using only the freshest ingredients. Located at 424 Princess Street. Call 613-533-1616.

The Keg
The Keg Steakhouse and Bar, downtown Kingston's newest addition. Located at 300 King Street E. Call 613 549-1333.

King Steet Sizzle Restaurant and Bar
Downtown Kingston's newest dining sensation features cosy banquettes and booths, open kitchen and two private rooms. Located at 285 King Street E. Call 613- 544-6226.

Kingston Brewing Company
Ontario's first brewery restaurant and Canada's first wine pub. Excellent food. The restaurant is at 34 Clarence Street, near the waterfront. Call 542-4978.

Kirkpatricks
Traditional Irish pub, named after Kingston's first Mayor, Thomas Kirkpatrick. Featuring reasonably priced pub fayre including homemade meat pies and freshly prepared daily specials. Large selection of draught beer - Guiness is our specialty. Located at 76 Princess Street (down the alley Rochleau Court) Street. Call 613-544-1966.

Le Chien Noir
One of Kingston's most popular dining establishments, featuring French bistro classics - steak frites, duck confit, mussels and contemporary cuisine prepared using fresh, high quality ingredients. Located at 69 Brock Street. Call 613-549-5635.

Minos Restaurant
The Papadakis family is proud of its good old fashioned cuisine and service. Enjoy fresh seafood, steak, salads and traditional desserts that will make your mouth water. Located at 248 Ontario Street. Call 613- 548-4654.

Pan Chancho Bakery and Cafe
Kingston's finest cafe/bar in the heart of downtown Kingston. Relax in the groovy atmosphere inside or outside under our patio umbrellas. Fabulous breakfasts, lunches and theme dinners or cocktails and lite bites. Located at 44 Princess Street. Call 613- 544-7790.

The River Mill
Located on the inner harbour, The River Mill offers a special view from every table. An extensive, fresh and seasonal a la carte menu. Live piano music Friday and Saturday evenings, vintage wines, and a renowned Caesar salad prepared tableside are among the restaurant's other attractions. Located at 2 Cataraqui Street. Call 613-549-5759.

Tango
Kingston's finest tapas bar and restaurant in the heart of downtown. A delightfully creative menu where old and new world tastes collide. Tango offers stylish, yet casual dining atmosphere for lunch and dinner.. Located at 331 King Street E. Call 613- 531-0800.

White Mountain Ice Cream
Celebrating 20 great years in Kingston! Complete your day with Kingston's original waffle cone filled with scoops of the finest all natural ice cream available. Tempt you tastebuds with frozen fruity yogurt treats or all natural sugar free lactose free smoothie. Located at 176 Ontario Street. Call 613-545-3474.

Windmill's
Imaginative, enticing dinner choices in a sophisticated yet unpretentious atmosphere. Fabulous dinner menu, weekday lunch/brunch, Saturday and Sunday brunch and weekday breakfast always served. Located at 184 Princess Street. Call 613-544-3948.

Wooden Heads
Kingston's funkiest downtown restaurant offers a contemporary dining alternative in an upbeat atmosphere — indoors or on the courtyard patio. Listen to your favourite tunes while enjoying unique Mediterranean-style tapas or the specialty of the house — gourmet, thin-crust pizza from a woodburning oven. The options for pizza toppings are endless. Located at 192 Ontario Street. Call 549-1812.

The Agnes Etherington Art Centre
One of Canada's most attractive museums. A suite of three elegantly furnished rooms in a 19th century house. Open year-round, located at the corner of University and Queens Crescent. Call 545-2190.

Eclectica Gallery
Canadian art, fine crafts and one-of-a-kind gifts. Elegant to the whimsical, fancy to functional, in the heart of Kingston's Heritage Market. Located at 300 King Street East (at Clarence). Call 542-GIFT (4438).

Union Gallery
Featuring contemporary art by Queen's University BFA students, Queen's Alumni, members and other professional artists. Located on the first floor of the Stauffer Library, Queens University (at University and Union Avenue). Call 545-6000 ext 5384 for more information.

Grand Theatre
Originally called Martins Opera House, the building at 218 Princess Street was destroyed by fire in 1898, restored in 1902 and then sold to a man named A J Small. More changes to the building followed. In the 1930s it was renamed Kingston's Grand Theatre. Today it is Kingston's premier venue for live performances by Canadian and international artists. Call 530-2050 for more information. http://www.grandtheatre-kingston.com

Domino
The Domino Theatre Group is dedicated to providing Kingston audiences with quality entertainment, while allowing amateurs a chance to act. In the first few years of the group's existence, actors performed mainly in halls and in churches. Then in 1964 they moved into a waterfront address. Today the Domino Theatre Group can now be found at 370 King Street. Call 549-2735 for more details.

Theatre 5
This established, local theatre presents a varied program throughout the year. Located at 370 King Street West. Call 546-5460 or 530-2050 for information.

Wellington Street Theatre
For information and tickets, please give us a call or visit us at http://www.wellingtonst.net. Located at Wellington at Johnson Street. Call 613-530-2050.

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