EXCLUSIVELY LOCAL GALLERIES • SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOURS CITY GUIDE SPRING 2018 SHOP AND SNAP YGK’S BEST PIZZA WARMER WEATHER MAPLE MADNESS AN INSTAGRAMMABLE FOUR HOT SPOTS FOR THE BEST PLACES FOR THE SWEET TRADITION SHOPPING ITINERARY PIZZA IN KINGSTON A RUN WITH A VIEW CONTINUES Heart of the Islands Cruise Discovery Cruise Experience the Food, Fun and Entertainment ships of the 1000 Islands! The three hour Heart of the Islands Cruise begins with a view of Kingston’s UNESCO World Heritage sites and then winds through the small cottage islands of the Admiralty Islands. You’ll see Wanderer’s Channel and the Bateau Channel, along with historic and opulent mansions. Three hour cruises feature historical commentary and live entertainment. Kingston’s Discovery Cruise Islands introduces the unique sights and heritage of the 1000 Islands region Lunch Cruise and Kingston’s historic waterfront. Dining in the 1000 Islands is The Cruise passes close to National our signature experience. Add a Park Islands and National Historic buffet or 3-course lunch to the Sites, and includes a lively narration Heart of the Islands Cruise, daily of Kingston’s history and natural at 12:30. Reservations required. Island Belle setting. Book online at: Island Queen At Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises our theme HWY Step aboard the premiere dining experience in the 1000 is Food, Fun and Entertainment Ships! Set Downtown 2 Islands: a floating restaurant on the St Lawrence River. sail into the heart of the 1000 Islands on a Kingston Sunset Dinner Cruise Sip VQA wines, enjoy a four course meal and experience cruise departing from downtown Kingston, St Queen live entertainment beneath the stars on a spectacular featuring live entertainment, gourmet dining St Ontario three hour sunset cruise. Princ and spectacular sightseeing. ess St P Brock Cruises begin April 21, 2018 St St on St 248 Ontario St, Kingston llingt 613-549-5544 We King Trolley & Discovery Cruise Heart of the Islands Cruise Kingston Cruise RMC Fort Depararturestures Henry Kingston Penitentiary Discovery Howe Island Admiralty Cruise Islands Dinner and a Show! Island Star WolfeIsland Lake Ontario St. Lawrence River Heart of the Islands Cruise Discovery Cruise Experience the Food, Fun and Entertainment ships of the 1000 Islands! The three hour Heart of the Islands Cruise begins with a view of Kingston’s UNESCO World Heritage sites and then winds through the small cottage islands of the Admiralty Islands. You’ll see Wanderer’s Channel and the Bateau Channel, along with historic and opulent mansions. Three hour cruises feature historical commentary and live entertainment. Kingston’s Discovery Cruise Islands introduces the unique sights and heritage of the 1000 Islands region Lunch Cruise and Kingston’s historic waterfront. Dining in the 1000 Islands is The Cruise passes close to National our signature experience. Add a Park Islands and National Historic buffet or 3-course lunch to the Sites, and includes a lively narration Heart of the Islands Cruise, daily of Kingston’s history and natural at 12:30. Reservations required. Island Belle setting. Book online at: Island Queen At Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises our theme HWY Step aboard the premiere dining experience in the 1000 is Food, Fun and Entertainment Ships! Set Downtown 2 Islands: a floating restaurant on the St Lawrence River. sail into the heart of the 1000 Islands on a Kingston Sunset Dinner Cruise Sip VQA wines, enjoy a four course meal and experience cruise departing from downtown Kingston, St Queen live entertainment beneath the stars on a spectacular featuring live entertainment, gourmet dining St Ontario three hour sunset cruise. Princ and spectacular sightseeing. ess St P Brock Cruises begin April 21, 2018 St St on St 248 Ontario St, Kingston llingt 613-549-5544 We King Trolley & Discovery Cruise Heart of the Islands Cruise Kingston Cruise RMC Fort Depararturestures Henry Kingston Penitentiary Discovery Howe Island Admiralty Cruise Islands Dinner and a Show! Island Star WolfeIsland Lake Ontario St. Lawrence River Contents SPRING 2018 11 UPFRONT Not-to-miss events, the best 24 views of the city and self-guided walking tours. 23 DINE Discover where to get the best pizza in Kingston, or have a guide show you where to dine on a food/drink tour. 31 OUTSIDE Get active at the best spots for a run. Also, read Trailhead owner James Malcolm’s outdoor activity recommendations. 37 SHOP Local blogger Rosalyn Gambhir lays out a one-day shopping itinerary full of Instagrammable stops. 43 CULTURE Not-to-miss galleries featuring only local artists. Also, the city’s largest performing arts venues. 49 NIGHTLIFE The lowdown on late-night activities in Kingston and where to go for some great trivia. 54 MAPS 50 38 Photos: Pizza and Hut, VR Rob Whelan; plant, courtesy of The Jungle 6 KINGSTON CITY GUIDE I SPRING 2018 EXCLUSIVELY LOCAL GALLERIES • SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOURS CITY GUIDE SPRING 2018 CITY GUIDE Volume 1 | Issue 4 SPRING 2018 SHOP AND SNAP YGK’S BEST PIZZA WARMER WEATHER MAPLE MADNESS AN INSTAGRAMMABLE FOUR HOT SPOTS FOR THE BEST SPOTS FOR A THE SWEET TRADITION SHOPPING ITINERARY PIZZA IN KINGSTON RUN WITH A VIEW CONTINUES EDITOR Justine de Leyer We’re unapologetic about our GRAPHIC DESIGNER love for Kingston, and we know Marley Sierakowski you will be, too. Don’t forget to enter our “Win a Summer Weekend” contest, which you can CONTRIBUTING EDITORS find details for on page 59. We’d Wade Guyitt, Ashley Newton, Tracy Weaver love to have you back again. CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Ashley Clark, Rosalyn Gambhir, Erin Jones, Ashley Newton GET IN TOUCH REGIONAL DIRECTOR, ADVERTISING [email protected] Liza Nelson 613-544-5000 ext. 547222 6 Cataraqui St., Kingston, Ont., DIRECTOR, ADVERTISING K7L 4Z7 Nancy Bradshaw MEDIA STRATEGIST Graham Thompson On the cover: Meigan Jensen and Brock Woodland at the Delightfully Different Tea Room MEDIA SALES CONSULTANTS patio alongside Martello Alley (197 Andrea Almeida, Amanda Dube, Tiffany Dundon, Wellington St./203 B Wellington St.) Melody Hammond, Nick Healey, Stephanie Miller, Debbie Newton, Kim Popovich, Aleisha Proudfoot PHOTO BY MARC POLIDORO Kingston City Guide - Published quarterly by Kingston Publications. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written consent of Postmedia Network Inc. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, Postmedia cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions that may inadvertently occur. All rights reserved © 2018. Kingston Publications registration number 5273. Printed in Canada. ISSN 0710-9628 6 Cataraqui St., Kingston, Ont, K7L 4Z7 I 613-544-5000 ext. 547222 For information on all of our publications, visit kingstonlife.ca. KINGSTON CITY GUIDE I SPRING 2018 7 WELCOME TO KINGSTON Where culinary, culture and creators meet. Home to a vibrant arts landscape, passionate local creative community, world-class attractions, thriving culinary scene, and historic tributes to our past – discover your new favourite getaway. As mayor of Kingston, I would like to extend a GOOD TO KNOW warm welcome to our lovely city. Population: Greater Kingston, 161,175 What’s Kingston all about? (Statistics Canada, 2016) Known as the Limestone City and Canada’s first capital, our vision is to be a smart and livable Climate: 21st-century city. Proximity to Lake Ontario yields a moderate climate Why visit Kingston? with four seasons. Welcome Kingston is one of the country’s most historic Average Temperature: to Kingston cities with some of Canada’s most important his- Winter: -8°C (17°F) For more information on torical figures and events. Discover a favourite Summer: 20°C (75°F) what’s happening in the exhibit in one of our museums, or take a stroll and city, drop by the Visitor explore our charming shops and enjoy a delicious Language: Information Centre meal in one of our many esteemed restaurants. Primary language is English, (209 Ontario St.) or visit with government services and Tourism Kingston’s What are some of Kingston’s main attractions? many local business services website at visitkingston.ca We’re home to a beautiful waterfront and some of available in French. the region’s best cultural attractions, such as Nicknames: museums, galleries and historic sites, including The Limestone City, K-Town, Fort Henry and the Kingston Penitentiary Tours. YGK For more information on what’s happening in the city visit the Tourism Kingston website at WEBSITES TO visitkingston.ca. BOOKMARK I hope you get to experience our rich and vibrant visitkingston.ca community and enjoy your stay in Kingston. queensevents.ca Sincerely, keepupwithkingston.com rosalyngambhir.com downtownkingston.ca cityofkingston.ca Bryan Paterson kingstonlife.ca WELCOME TO KINGSTON Mayor of Kingston thewhig.com Where culinary, culture and creators meet. Home to a vibrant arts landscape, passionate local creative community, world-class attractions, thriving culinary scene, and historic tributes to our past – discover your new favourite getaway. Photos: Mayor Bryan Paterson, Bernard Clark; City Hall, Dwayne Brown Studio (visitkingston.ca) KINGSTON CITY GUIDE I SPRING 2018 9 kingstonmuseums.ca Kingston has something for everyone at its 26 museums and historic sites and 4 art galleries! Upfront WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE CITY The Who, What & Where MARCH 2018 mask! Proceeds support the FAMILY- United Way KFL&A Next Friday Night Jazz FRIENDLY Gen initiative. at Montes March 3, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., Bundle up and grab a pint Renaissance Event Venue, to enjoy with an evening of 285 Queen St., live jazz. The 20th-Century nextgenmasq.ca, $35 Jazz Band features a rollicking rotating cast of Armstrong’s War Kingston’s finest jazz This Colleen Murphy play musicians – Brant Peppley, follows the experiences of Craig Jones, Dave Barton, two battle-scarred people: David Rappaport, Doug one from injuries in Rooks, Van Hamilton and Afghanistan, another from a Paul Stacey – playing from life-changing accident.