Get to know Kingston

Kingston is a great place to live. Here are just a few reasons why:   1. Live in one of the top five university towns in the world, according to the BBC. 2. Get to know some of the nearly 30,000 students from Queen’s, Royal Military College of Canada, and St. Lawrence College who call Kingston home. 3. Enjoy all the conveniences of a large city with the cozy, welcoming feel of a smaller town. 4. Shop, dine, and enjoy arts, entertainment, and a beautiful waterfront in downtown Kingston, just a 10-15 minute walk from campus. 5. Study in the “smartest city in Canada.” Kingston has the highest number of PhDs per capita in the country. 6. Easily travel from Kingston to Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, or New York State, or enjoy fast and convenient city transportation. Kingston is “halfway to everywhere!” 7. Experience a delicious and bustling local food scene from trendy food trucks to fine dining establishments. Kingston has more restaurants per capita than any other city in Canada.  8. See some of the world’s best performers in a smaller venue at the Leon’s Centre or Kingston Grand Theatre. 9. Skate on Market Square, visit FebFest, or toboggan on campus in the winter. 10. Learn about the city’s storied history during a haunted walk of downtown or a visit to Bellevue House or Fort Henry. Kingston is Canada’s first capital city and was home to Canada’s first Prime Minister.