Kingston Relocation Guide 2008/2009

academics and artisans. Art blooms in the galleries, on café walls, along city sidewalks and in the parks, and each fall and spring local artists invite the public to tour their studios. On any night you can hear live music, from blues to jazz and rock. Kingston’s symphony orchestra and theatres showcase local, national and internationally known performers. Visit www.whatsonkingston.com to find the exciting lineup of arts and culture events. Annual festivals such as the Kingston Canadian Film Festival, the Buskers Rendezvous and the Limestone City Blues Festival take place at indoor and outdoor venues in Kingston’s historic downtown. From browsing to power shopping, Kingston offers a multitude of galleries, boutiques, specialty stores and outlets, while malls and shopping centres feature all of the amenities, major chains and department stores. KINGSTON FOR KIDS Here are some fun things you and your family will want to explore once you’re settled in! At Fort Henry, you can visit David, the Fort’s goat mascot, sample a Victorian school lesson, or march in the daily muster parade. Visit the Fort’s website at www.forthenry.com. Kingston’s many museums offer handson activities. Explore the icebreaker Alexander Henry, docked at the Marine Museum, (613-542-2261), where you can even stay overnight! The Haunted Walk of Kingston is a fun way to learn about Kingston’s past. Costumed guides conduct the tours in the evening when the lights are low and the atmosphere is just right for a good ghost story. Call 613-549-6366 or visit www.hauntedwalk.com. Rainy day? Check out a book or movie at your neighbourhood library. The Kingston Frontenac Public Library children’s program offers fun activities, shows and storytelling. Call 613-5498888 or check www.kfpl.ca for the latest programs. Kingston offers things to do year3 0 RELOCATION GUIDE 2008/2009 round. In the summer, check out the many festivals that offer free activities for kids. You can find out more in the local newspapers or online at www. whatsonkingston.com. Watch the fireworks on Canada Day and Labour Day, or how about a swim and picnic at Lake Ontario Park (Portsmouth and King Street West). In late November, Santa and his many friends parade along Princess Street and will pick up your wish list. Throughout the winter, there is free family skating on Kingston’s outdoor ice rink at the historic Market Square. Climb the walls in Kingston’s Boiler Room Climbing Gym (613-5490520) year-round. March brings the Maple Syrup Festival at the Little Cataraqui Conservation Area — watch the production and try a yummy sample! Browse the City of Kingston’s website at www.cityofkingston.ca (click on Residents then Recreation) for fun programs such as cartooning, hip-hop dance, skateboarding and special effects makeup workshops. IN YOUR EVERGREEN YEARS If you’ve chosen Kingston as your retirement home, you’ll be delighted with our moderate climate, our superb waterfront location, our easily accessible services and facilities and our wide range of community activities and recreational choices. Retirees play an active and vital role in the community, often finding their schedules as busy as they were during their working years. Community organizations welcome your participation in community volunteer efforts. To discover current volunteer opportunities, contact Volunteer & Information Kingston at 613-542-8512 or browse their online database of volunteer opportunities at www.volunteer kingston.ca. Kingston’s educational institutions offer a wide range of wonderful opportunities in continuing education, or you can explore your talents in any of the countless special-interest groups, from bird watchers to heritage buffs and from contract bridge players http://www.wtckingston.com http://www.whatsonkingston.com http://www.whatsonkingston.com http://www.whatsonkingston.com http://www.cityofkingston.ca http://www.forthenry.com http://www.hauntedwalk.com http://www.volunteerkingston.ca http://www.volunteerkingston.ca http://www.kfpl.ca http://www.wtckingston.com

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Kingston Relocation Guide 2008/2009 Contents Welcome to Kingston A Bird’s Eye View West of Kingston Kingston West Kingston Central Kingston East Gananoque The Islands House Hunting Condominiums Rentals Moving In From Nine to Five West of Kingston Map Downtown Kingston Close-up Map Kingston West Map Kingston Central Map Kingston East Map Business Services Directory Finding a Job Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence River Islands Map Commercial Real Estate Bienvenue à Kingston Cultural Communities Education and Child Care Libraries Recreational Pastimes Kingston for Kids In Your Evergreen Years Medical Brief Relocation Services

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