Kingston Cruising
We could be talking about the age-old tradition of running your souped up Chevrolet (or equivalent) at slow, rumbling speeds along Kingston's main streets, and even though we expect this still happens, this isn't the subject.
We are on a beautiful lake, Lake Ontario, and Lake Ontario flows into the St. Lawrence River...and the mighty St. Lawrence flows around the world famous 1000 Islands .
- 1000 Island Cruising
One of the cruises you can consider is a 1000 Islands Cruise.
(Photo: View of some of the 1000 Islands from the top of the International Bridge on Hill Island)
The bulk of the 1000 Islands start about 30 kilometers (20 miles) east of Kingston. One of the locations for embarking on a 1000 Island cruise is here ... more info on 1000 Island Cruises.
- Overnight Cruising to Ottawa
For a special treat, consider taking the St. Lawrence Cruise Lines 6-day, overnight cruise from Kingston, through the 1000 Islands, to Upper Canada Village, to Montreal, and up the Ottawa River to Ottawa.
This cruise is a vacation in it's own right. Here is more information on the St. Lawrence Cruise Lines. Just follow the links to find information on the Kingston-to-Ottawa cruise.
- Rideau Canal Boat Tours
The Rideau Canal became more famous when it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Why not leverage your stay in Kingston into learning more about this heritage waterway? Local operator 1000 Islands Cruises offers one day, two day and three day Rideau River and Rideau Canal tours. Here's more information on 1000 Island Cruises Rideau River Tours.
