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TRAVEL & CULTURE: WHY WE LOVE KINGSTON
TOURISM KINGSTON (CONFEDERATION PARK); TIM FORBES (TASTE OF KINGSTON); DWAYNE BROWN STUDIO (FORT HENRY)Thousand Islands and
Boldt Castle Boat Tour
If there’s only one thing you do in
Kingston this summer, make it a
boat cruise exploring the Thousand
Islands and Boldt Castle. George
C. Boldt (proprietor of the world-
famous Waldorf Astoria Hotel) set
out to build a full-size Rhineland
castle on Heart Island as a display
of his love for his wife, Louise.
The 120-room castle is now owned
by the Thousand Islands Bridge
Authority, which is restoring
the castle to its intended glory.
(Remember to bring your passport:
this island is American!)
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Fort Henry, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site, is another Kingston
must. The original Fort Henry
was built during the War of 1812
but bears no resemblance to the
existing fort you’ll find there today.
The second fort built is the one
you’ll see when you explore what
is the largest fortification west of
Quebec City. Plan your visit so you
can stay for the Sunset Ceremony
and experience Canadian military
heritage with the Fort Henry Guard,
featuring precision marching, rifle
drill, military music, cannon firing
and a fireworks finale.
forthenry.comConfederation ParkTaste of Kingston
Kingston Food Tours takes
you on a walking tour of
Kingston’s hip and historic
downtown, with tastings at
the best local restaurants
along the way. Tours focus
on unique shops, restaurants,
artisans and farmers who
contribute to the city’s
thriving local food scene.
kingstonfoodtours.ca