Best Tours & Activities in Kingston

Welcome to exploring Kingston in a new and unique fashion... by bike! Join us for a leisurely relaxed 2.5 hour bike tour of Kingston. The tour is roughly 12 kilometres (just under 7 miles) long and will show you many of Kingston's Historical landmarks and attractions of one of Canada's most scenic and beautiful cities. Enjoy the fresh air experience combined with a little physical activity, experiencing much more of Kingston than you would walking or driving. **Rain does not cancel a tour**

Kingston Trolley Tours take you on an in-depth tour of Kingston's historic downtown and waterfront, passing by all of the city's most well-known visitor destinations including Fort Henry, the Penitentiary Museum, and Queen’s University. The Trolley is the ideal way to enjoy Kingston’s history and attractions. Your experienced tour guide will provide an informative, engaging overview of Kingston’s more than three hundred years of history.

There are few places more historic, charming, and haunted in Canada than Queen’s University. There are eerie tales of student grave robbers, professors reaching out from the beyond, heists gone wrong and streets shrouded in mystery. We’ve never told these stories before and can’t wait to share them with our guests. You won’t hear spine-tingling and heart-pounding tales like these on the regular campus tours. Join us for the Ghosts of Queen’s University and graduate with a degree in the supernatural!

Experience the 75-minute walking tour of Kingston that has been captivating visitors and locals alike for over 25 years! The Original Haunted Walk is led by the best of local storytellers, dramatists, and amateur historians, who share some of the most hair-raising and spine-chilling real-life ghost stories from the area. Are you afraid of the dark? You will be.

As seen on Ghost Hunters, explore Fort Henry, Kingston’s spooky 19th-century fortress, as your guide recounts its tragic history, including the hanging of Nils Von Schoultz, the secret of Deadman’s Bay, and many supernatural encounters! Discover why it is considered one of the most haunted places in Canada.

This evening tour departs takes you off the beaten path to Kingston’s lesser-known and difficult-to-access haunted spots. Hear stories from Kingston’s mysterious past from your tour guide, including some dating back 200 years.

Embark on a 1-hour walking tour with local legend, Arthur Milnes, called the city's "story-teller-in-chief by Kingston Life Magazine." Journey into a world of Canadian Prime Ministers, US Presidents, Indigenous leaders, Governors General, mediums, spirits and Queen Elizabeth II, herself. You’ll also hear about literary legends such as Charles Dickens and Ernest Hemingway who play supporting roles in Kingston’s story.

Kingston Trolley Tours take you on an in-depth tour of Kingston's historic downtown and waterfront, stopping at all of the city's most well-known visitor destinations including Fort Henry, the Penitentiary Museum, and Queen’s University. Explore the history of Canada's first capital aboard a comfortable thirty-two passenger trolley. Hop on and hop off at any of the 8 stops along the route to visit different sites and explore what Kingston has to offer! Trolleys depart every 60 minutes in May, June, Sept, Oct, and every 30 minutes in July/August. Your tour guide provides an informative, engaging overview of Kingston’s more than three hundred years of history. The Trolley is the ideal way to enjoy Kingston’s history and attractions.

The premier cruise in the 1000 Islands sets sail in the warm glow of the setting sun. Aboard our dining ship, the Island Star you’ll be treated to a four-course meal with a choice of four entrees, all prepared on board and served to your table. It’s dinner and a show: your entertainer and evening host provides music and a commentary of the sites along the way. Enjoy the scenery of the small cottage Islands or dance under the glass-topped canopy of this unique ‘Bateau Mouche’ style boat at dusk. A Sunset Dinner Cruise hits all the right notes!

Departing from Downtown Kingston at 12:30pm daily, the Heart of the Islands cruise is the most in-depth cruise in the 1000 Islands. This 3-hour journey is the perfect way to explore the remarkable scenery that has made the region famous throughout the world. Combining Lunch with a 1000 Islands Cruise is not only relaxing, friendly and entertaining; a lunch reservation offers a beautiful view of the Islands as you sail the St Lawrence River. Please note our vessels are always subject to change. In Spring and Fall you'll enjoy lunch on the panoramic second deck of the Island Queen paddle-wheeler. In July and August through Wednesday-Sunday Lunch cruises sail aboard the glass-topped catamaran the Island Star.

Departing from Downtown Kingston daily, the Heart of the 1000 Islands cruise is the most in-depth cruise in the 1000 Islands. This 3-hour journey is the perfect way to explore the remarkable scenery that has made the region famous throughout the world.

Departing from Downtown Kingston at 10:30 am daily during the summer season, the Heart of the Islands Brunch Cruise is the perfect way to combine the most in-depth cruise in the 1000 Islands with a leisurely brunch on board. This 3-hour journey is the perfect way to explore the remarkable scenery that has made the region famous throughout the world. Complete your cruise experience with a fresh, plated choice brunch on board.

Step aboard the Island Belle for a unique cocktail patio atmosphere: a floating patio on the St. Lawrence river at sunset. Must be 19+ years to participate in this activity. Experience scenic views of Fort Henry, the Royal Military College, local islands, and Kingston’s skyline – the perfect backdrop for an evening out on the water. Promenade on the open-air top deck, sip cocktails and VQA wines and enjoy light music on board.

Looking for things to do in Kingston Ontario? A walk through the city’s historic center is an opportunity to learn about its history and discover all of its attractions. Solve challenges at each step along your way, to discover your next destination. You will walk from City Hall to City Park, along the waterfront, passing various parks, museums, and monuments. Have fun completing challenges. It takes 2 hours to complete, do it whenever you wish - you select your own date and start time, no scheduling or reservation needed. 20+ challenges, games, and enigmas to solve as you walk through this historic neighborhood. It was updated in July 2025.

Kingston’s Discovery Cruise provides a fascinating introduction to the unique sights and heritage of the city, with a focus on the historic waterfront. The cruise passes close to historic sites Fort Henry, Royal Military College and Kingston Penitentiary. Tour includes a live English narration of Kingston’s history and natural setting.

Experience Kingston’s Maritime history like never before – through the lens of shipwrecks, lost to time but never forgotten. Led by an expert tour guide from the Great Lakes Museum, you’ll explore the intriguing stories behind notable wrecks that have become part of the 1000 Islands’ rich nautical history. Learn about the vessels that met their untimely end, how they were discovered, the science and beauty of wreck diving, and the secrets our wrecks have revealed to divers and historians.

Experience Kingston’s Maritime history like never before – through the lens of shipwrecks, lost to time but never forgotten. Led by an expert tour guide from the Great Lakes Museum, you’ll explore the intriguing stories behind notable wrecks that have become part of the 1000 Islands’ rich nautical history. Learn about the vessels that met their untimely end, how they were discovered, the science and beauty of wreck diving, and the secrets your wrecks have revealed to divers and historians.

Use an app to survive a zombie apocalypse in Kingston. In Zombie Scavengers, explore the city however you'd like to search for items needed to survive a zombie apocalypse. You'll get points for finding these items. You can also do some zombie themed challenges for points on the app as well. Strategize in order to get the most points and survive the apocalypse. Your remote host will be there for you via chat if you need anything. Can you survive the apocalypse in Kingston?

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