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City’s new recreation and leisure guide helps plan your fall and winter fun
City’s new recreation and leisure guide helps plan your fall and winter fun Look no further than your doorstep for great ways to stay active this fall and winter: The City of Kingston’s Recreation and Leisure Guide is inside this week’s delivery of Kingston This Week. You can also download the guide by clicking on…
Read MoreGrand Theatre 2017/2018 Season on sale today at noon
The 2017/18 season unveils a new name, new image and a milestone anniversary After finishing a record-setting subscription sales period, the Grand Theatre opens its box office at noon today, Aug. 21, to offer individual performance tickets for all of the 2017-18 season shows. A complete list of performances can be found online. To purchase…
Read MoreComing to Kingston: SESQUIdome to Feature HORIZON
Starting today! Coming to Kingston: SESQUIdome to feature HORIZON – a 360° cinematic experience From Aug. 11 to 15, the City of Kingston is hosting SESQUI, a Canada 150 Signature Initiative, across from the Rogers K-Rock Centre. There – inside the giant, inflatable SESQUIdome – viewers will enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see HORIZON –…
Read MoreVote Now for Kingston’s Best-Kept Garden!
Kingston Blooms judges have voted for their favourite gardens and are now turning it over to you – online voting for the winner of the Best-kept Garden is now open! Photos of the entries and simple one-click voting are the City of Kingston’s website at “With 20 gardens submitted to Kingston Blooms this year, online…
Read MorePawsome Soccer 7’s Tournament
Tournament Details: Join KSSC’s first ever outdoor Turf Soccer 7’s Tournament! $50 from each team registration will be donated to the Kingston Animal Rescue. Date: Friday, August 25th, 2017 Game Location: Tindall Turf Field on Queen’s University Campus Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm – Start & End times are subject to change based on registration numbers. Skill…
Read MoreThe Great Waterway and Beautiful Waterfront Patio Views
While the beautiful weather sticks around, what better time is there to grab your family and friends and head out to enjoy some great eats with a great view?! Here is a selection of establishments in South Eastern Ontario, providing you with an amazing waterfront view. Take a look and head on out to these…
Read MoreCelebrate the Grand Reopening of Victoria Park
Come out and celebrate the grand reopening of Victoria Park on Sunday, July 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. “I’m so glad that enhancements to Victoria Park are finished including a new water play area, new tennis and basketball courts, and a BBQ/picnic zone. This beautiful park in the heart of downtown has…
Read MoreEmerald Ash-Borer Treatment Coming to Kingston
City to treat selected ash trees due to emerald ash borer. Starting next week, a City-hired contractor will begin treating selected City-owned ash trees to protect them from the emerald ash borer (EAB) infestation. “The City-owned ash trees selected for treatment are assessed annually and treated bi-annually to prolong their lives. Over time, as trees…
Read MoreEverything you need to know about Canada Day Weekend in Kingston
Sesquicentennial events planned downtown for Canada Day weekend The sesquicentennial Canada Day fireworks will be in Confederation Basin at 10 p.m. on July 1, but free activities, live music, and events marking 150 years of Canadian Confederation are scheduled all weekend long in downtown Kingston. “This is an exciting time for our nation and…
Read MorePlan Your Garden to Conserve Water
Plan your garden to conserve water. Visit Utilities Kingston’s Water Conservation Garden to learn how! Plan a visit to the Utilities Kingston award-winning Water Conservation Garden at 1211 John Counter Blvd. to see more than 100 types of plants that require less water. Free tours also show gardeners how to save water, time and money…
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