Just in
case you're new to the area, here are a few interesting
points about
Kingston.
"This limestone gem of a city on the shores of Lake Ontario boasts world class educational, cultural and recreational facilities. In selecting it as one of Canada's top five cities for business, researchers for The Globe and Mail concluded, "Kingston has quality of life, big-time."
From the Kingston Area Economic Development Commission's report
» Click here for some useful links to the city of Kingston, Ontario.Kingston is one of Canada's oldest cities,
established in 1673.
Location: Kingston has a population of
117,000 and is strategically located where Lake Ontario
empties into the St
Lawrence River.. The Rideau Canal, built in the early 1800's, connects Kingston
to
the nations capital, Ottawa, and this picturesque waterway was named by
UNESCO to be of world interest in 2007. Kingston is also centrally located
between Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa on the 401 axis and minutes from access to
Northern New York State.
In the
area: The city is home to 17 museums, 4 teaching hospitals, 15 golf
courses, world-class water sports, Canadian Forces Base Kingston and nationally
important educational institutions such as Queen's University, St. Lawrence
College and the Royal Military College of Canada.
The mix of history,
location and size make Kingston an ideal home for you . Enjoy the art
galleries, concerts at the Grand Theatre,the Gananoque Play House and the KROCK
Center.
Tourism: The
Kingston area hosts about 1 million tourists a year. They flock to area
historic sites, museums, restaurants, and pubs. Home of the Canadian Olympic
Training Regatta Kingston (CORK), Kingston is a mecca for competitive sailors.
The Thousand Islands provide scenic cruising for boaters and cottagers.
"The Limestone City" stands on a solid limestone foundation, deposited
thousands of years ago by ancient geological activity. Located on the shore of
Lake Ontario, Kingston has a moderate climate and attracts many tourists each
year.
Economics: Important
private sector employers such as Alcan Aluminum Ltd., Bombardier Inc., and
Invista are located in the area. Local academic institutions, such as Queen's,
RMC and St Lawrence College, provide jobs, educational opportunities and
qualified employees.
Come visit for the weekend, and you may never want to leave!
