Kingston Visitors Guide 2008 - (Page 6) tips for the traveller We’re easy to find! If you’re coming to Kingston by car or coach, we are located mid-way between Montreal and Toronto along Canada’s busiest business corridor, Highway 401. Any of the following exits will bring you into the city: 611, 613, 615, 617, 619 and 623. VISITOR TAX REBATE PROGRAM COACH AND CITY TRANSIT KINGSTON BUS TERMINAL: 613-547-4916 KINGSTON TRANSIT: 613-546-0000 www.ccra-adrc. gc.ca/visitors The Federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) of five per cent is applied in addition to provincial sales taxes. Retail sales tax is eight per cent; restaurant tax is eight per cent on food and 10 per cent plus GST on alcoholic beverages; and accommodation tax is five per cent. VIA TRAIN VIA RAIL: 888-842-0588 / www.viarail.ca The VIA train is readily accessible making several stops per day, Kingston being the only one on the express route. KINGSTON NORMAN ROGERS AIRPORT AIR CANADA REGIONAL: 888-247-2262 / www.aircanadaregional.ca BOAT If you plan to come to Kingston by boat, there are two city-operated and several privately owned marinas. CONFEDERATION BASIN MARINA (City of Kingston): 613-544-9842 PORTSMOUTH OLYMPIC HARBOUR (City of Kingston): 613-544-9842 COLLINS BAY MARINA: 613-389-4455 6 visitor guide 2008 | www.kingstoncanada.com PHOTO: DOWNTOWN KINGSTON, TIM FORBES Kingston Norman Rogers Airport, minutes from downtown, serves the city and surrounding areas. There are convenient flights daily between Kingston and Toronto. Our airport features customs border service, charter service, sightseeing tours and flying lessons. http://www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca/visitors http://www.viarail.ca http://www.aircanadaregional.ca http://www.kingstoncanada.com
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