Date night in Kingston
Pick the vibe — first date, anniversary, or low-key Friday — and use this Kingston shortlist of romantic spots, dinner picks and walks.
Top spots in Kingston
Fort Henry
CulturePoint Henry
UNESCO 19th-century fort with sunset ceremony.
Thousand Islands Cruise
OutdoorsConfederation Basin
Three-hour cruise past 1,864 islands.
Princess Street
Food & DrinkDowntown
Limestone storefronts, brewpubs, patios and indie shops.
Rideau Canal
OutdoorsKingston Mills
UNESCO canal locks — kayak in summer, skate in winter.
Bellevue House
CultureSydenham
Sir John A. Macdonald's Tuscan villa, fully restored.
Where to eat
Chez Piggy
$$$Eclectic global · Princess St courtyard
Hidden 1810 stable — Kingston's beloved 40-year institution.
Atomica
$$Italian · Bagot St
Wood-fired pizza, students and professors both crowd in.
Olivea
$$$Italian · Market Square
Hand-rolled pasta facing the 1843 City Hall.
Pan Chancho
$$Bakery / Brunch · Princess St
Best bread in eastern Ontario, packed brunches.
Frequently asked
- Start with a wine bar, then a slow-paced dinner, then dessert or a walk. Highlights right now: Fort Henry, Thousand Islands Cruise, Princess Street.