7 Amazing Winter Activities In Kingston To Add To Your Holiday Season Bucket List
Kingston is a beautiful place to visit all year long. But there is something truly magical about the historic town when it's covered in snow. The downtown core comes to life with winter festivals, skating, beaver tails, horsedrawn sleigh rides and more! As a bonus, the city is located roughly three hours from Toronto, and only about two hours from Ottawa, making it a perfect convenient day trip location. And with so many beautiful snow-covered things to do in Kingston, there's no better time to start planning your next winter day trip!
Skating @ Springer Market Square
Price: Free
Address: 216 Ontario St.
Why You Need To Go: Nothing says winter fun quite like skating. You can skate for free all winter long right in the heart of downtown Kingston.
Feb Fest
Price: Prices vary
Address: Kingston
Why You Need To Go: Feb Fest is held every February and lasts all month long. You can see stunning ice sculptures, ice slides, and so much more. The activities and events change each year, so there's always something new to look forward to.
Cozy up @ Sipps Coffee & Dessert Bar
Price: Prices vary
When: Monday to Wednesday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday to Friday until 10 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Address: 33 Brock St.
Why You Need To Go: When you get too cold from skating downtown, head just across the street to Sipps for a tasty handmade dessert or gourmet coffee.
Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride
Price: Prices vary
Address: 3352 Creekford Rd.
Why You Need To Go: If you're looking for a romantic winter activity, why not try a horse-drawn carriage or sleigh ride? You can book a ride at the farm or catch them at various events in downtown Kingston for a cozy city carriage ride.
Tobogganing @ Fort Henry
Price: Free
Address: 1 Fort Henry Dr.
Why You Need To Go: If you're up for a wild ride, check out the steep tobogganing hills at Fort Henry. The best part? Tobogganing is totally free!
Little Cataraqui Conservation Area
Price: $17 ski rentals
When: Winter
Address: 1641 Perth Rd, Glenburnie
Why You Need To Go: You can walk through the magical winter wonderland that is Little Cataraqui Conservation Area, or better yet, why not rent some cross-country skis or snowshoes to make your adventure even more fun.
Fat Goose Holiday Craft Fair
Price: Prices vary
When: Sunday, December 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Address: 35 University Ave., Kingston
Why You Need To Go: Kingston offers a wide range of unique shopping experiences from the beautiful storefronts on Princess Street to the numerous holiday craft markets that pop up in the winter. Fat Goose Holiday craft fair is the perfect opportunity to jump-start your Christmas shopping.
Le terrain de la maison à vendre au bord de l’eau à Sainte-Sophie.
L’aire ouverte de la maison à vendre dans les Laurentides.
La chambre principale et le bureau de la maison à vendre à Sainte-Sophie.
La cour de la propriété au bord de la rivière Abercrombie.