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Popular places to visit
Kingston Waterfront
Explore the waterfront in Kingston with a trip to Kingston Waterfront. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Fort Henry
Find out about the history of Kingston with a stop at Fort Henry. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Kingston Penitentiary
You can learn about the history of Kingston with a visit to Kingston Penitentiary. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Kingston City Hall
After visiting Kingston City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kingston. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Canada's Penitentiary Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Canada's Penitentiary Museum in Kingston. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
George Taylor Richardson Memorial Stadium
Catch an event at George Taylor Richardson Memorial Stadium during your trip to Kingston. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Top hotels in Portsmouth
Confederation Place - Hotel
This is by no means a five star hotel. But it has to be the best value for the money in Kingston! It’s on the water, downtown, close to Queen’s, has super comfy, nicely made-up beds, and a carefully boxed breakfast with plenty to eat, including coffee, that you can take with you, or enjoy in the ...
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kingston Central by IHG
Clean room, great staff, good breakfast and nice gym!
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Kingston Highway 401/Division Street
Clean room and good staff at the bistro.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront
Staff were amazing. Our original room was very loud because of weather/door structure but they were accommodating and moved us to a quieter room. Great amenities. Great location. Only downside was expensive parking.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn by Hilton Kingston
you run a great hotel everything spotless and staff very courtious and profesional
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn and Suites
Room was super clean and staff was amazing
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Portsmouth
Alwington
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Alwington and surrounding area, you can visit Kingston Penitentiary and Canada's Penitentiary Museum.
Calvin Park
While Calvin Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kingston Centre and George Taylor Richardson Memorial Stadium.
Sunnyside
While Sunnyside isn't home to many top sights, Kingston Centre and Kingston Penitentiary are some notable places to visit nearby.
Queen's
If you're spending some time in Queen's, Lake Ontario and Agnes Etherington Art Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Hillendale
Though Hillendale may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kingston Centre and Canada's Penitentiary Museum.
Williamsville
When in Williamsville, you can plan a visit to The Grand Theatre and Kingston Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
