Trip to Kingston 😎 🇨🇦 Princess street, Wolfe island, and an amazing BnB!

[@martelloalley7955]

Thank you so much for the mention! It was a pleasure! Glad you enjoyed your visit!

[@LivinginCanada]

So happy to hear from you, I hope both of you are doing well! It has taken me an awful long time to get this video up, thank you for your patience. I hope people visiting Kingston will see this and drop by your magical Martello Alley! Enjoy the summer :)

[@robinchina471]

Nice video, I did a ton of research and moved back to Canada from China in 2019. I chose Kingston. It seems many others did after the word got out during Covid. It is a beautiful city with far more pros than cons. Some say making friends is rough, but there are many groups with similar interests to meet people. I highly recommend it if you want that balanced combination of a small/large city.

[@LivinginCanada]

Great to hear some nice things about Kingston!

[@user-ec9pf7pu5u]

The reason that the ferry didn’t go to Marysville on Wolfe Island is that the dock there is being completely reconstructed to accommodate the brand new eco-friendly electric Wolfe Islander IV ferry. Work on the Wolfe Island dock should be completed in fall 2023.

[@LivinginCanada]

Interesting, thanks for the information!

[@rantroom2023]

Will be a little longer than that End of the year an they are still working on it. Wolfe Island has a winter and a summer dock . Kington it is the same regardless of season. Not sure how this will work when the new ferry is operational. All the ferry terminal reconstruction is due to that the replacement ferry is electric. As for moving to Kingston, may i suggest the west end .

[@GeorgeVann]

Thanks so much for bringing the ethnic food scene into light. Beneath the veil, scratching through the surface layers of the city is a vibrant multicultural network of people at this fine city. And food, of course, is how culture is represented. Sima Sushi, Podo Namu Korean, Miss Bao, Pho Chopstix, Thai House, Limestone Kebab and AliBaba Kebab, and now my personal favorite at Jimmy The Greek - their amazing Lamb Chops!

[@rca6576]

There are fancier bed and breakfasts here though the one you chose is nice. I would recommend not coming for just one Sunday. There is nightlife and Kingston has the most restaurants per capita of any city in Canada. Check out the university campus, all of the water front paths by bike, there are beaches everywhere on the islands, so much to do. Soon both Amherst and Wolfe Islands will have new electric ferries. You can take thousand island boat tours up and down the thousand islands too. Kingston is a very educated city too. So, I encourage you to come back a few times in the summer. Try the Buskers festival next July. There is a LOT going on at night downtown on weekends but, NOT on a Sunday night. Come during Queens homecoming or during a summer festival.

[@LivinginCanada]

Electric ferries sounds awesome! Could you share with us what those BnBs are?

[@rca6576]

@@LivinginCanada My favourites are the Rosemont Inn Bed and Breakfast and The Secret Garden. Come back any time!

[@Summerwang1]

Love love this vid!! Love how u out the maps oh my gosh!! So perfect! Thanks ❤❤

[@franklintheman8310]

I just love Kingston. one of the few places in Canada where history has remained important . Also a thriving downtown. which is an oddity for a small city. If you are there again try the Toucan bar have a great beer and the Mac and Cheese, I've never had better!

[@dawsonmaloney9910]

It's weird seeing my hometown in a video and being like "yeah I been there"

[@LivinginCanada]

Haha, it must feel weird, I can imagine!

[@anna-lucia.]

fr tho

[@Ducky-qy1cn]

Frrr

[@glenhart8360]

We love Kingston, too. And we've stayed at Hochelaga Inn, twice! Probably the nicest place to stay in the city!!

[@LivinginCanada]

Glad to hear you enjoyed it too, yes, we couldn't find anything better so far!

[@ritochit]

You've explored more in 2 days than My wife and I have in nearly 6 months of living here!

[@BoardroomtoBounceHouse]

When you go to Wolfe Island, there is a bus that will take you to town (Marysville). You missed out! The ferry is temporarily going to the winter ferry dock but hopefully soon it will resume service to Marysville. There’s lots to do on the island! Next time you should check out Big Sandy Bay! ☀️

[@mindfloodnc]

Vacation on US side of TI but cross over to visit Kingston. Fun spot for shopping, grabbing lunch or a beer. Reminds me of a freshwater version of US cities Wilmington,NC, Charleston and Savannah. Only negative is large homeless population littering Princess St.

[@LivinginCanada]

Interesting to hear! Yea, I've seen that too, didn't expect that either.

[@pretzelhugs3751]

Some of these places I haven't even heard of and this is my home town! Gotta try some of it out, also a great town to live in besides traffic as it can get a bit ridiculous around 4pm especially

[@LivinginCanada]

Happy Friday everyone!😎Would you visit Kingston? If you are from the city, feel free to add any information that might be useful for people travelling there!

[@dq8347]

Thank you for sharing your experience, I found it very informative. We plan to visit the city when our daughter joins QU as a student in this year's next session. Please share any suggestions for an International Student while studying in Canada.

[@LivinginCanada]

Glad it was useful! And thanks for the video idea.

[@anna-lucia.]

every summer (early july but idk the date exactly) they have a thing downtown called "Buskers" where street performers perform acts that you can watch :D

[@beentotheDell]

As a Kingstonian it was nice to see your favourable review of my city. Hochelaga was a good choice but can I suggest The Secret Garden if you return. I’m sure you’ll be impressed.

[@kayakandbikeexploringontar174]

I've lived in Kingston for 46yrs, downtown is unsafe. Its been not good for many years now. When I want to take my 70yr old parents out for a daytrip and dinner at a restaurant, I'll drive to: Brockville, Perth or Almonte. Carleton Place and Westport are good too, Prince Edward County has Dunes Beach and Point Petre. I would highly recommend these towns to anybody as superior alternatives to Kingston.

[@sjhcanada]

The via rail ticket is often half if you buy at least 2 weeks in advance.

[@LivinginCanada]

Yep, it's worth looking out for cheaper tickets!

[@suehenker2878]

Gord Downie pier and the Juniper Cafe are on Lake Ontario not the St Lawrence! But still beautiful no matter the name.

[@LivinginCanada]

Thanks, yes, someone has pointed that out. I got incorrect information from googlemaps in that case!

[@ByHassanMoulali]

Nice video thanks for all the interesting facts and info keep up the good work

[@LivinginCanada]

Thank you very much!

[@ricktherrien8235]

The Ambassador hotel is pretty good I hear. Never been there but heard good things about it!! I live in Kingston and it’s a nice to see a video on this town it was a delight!! I use to busk on Princess street a long time ago, want to get out there this summer but I don’t know if I will. Thanks for your video!! Cheers!!

[@LivinginCanada]

Thanks for the recommendation!

[@TheBeaniegurl]

The Ambassador is now being renovated. Not only that it's being owned bu Doubletree.

[@rantroom2023]

Correct . The Ambassador converted to two separate hotels . I believe part of the Hilton chain. It was suppose to reopen in the fall but as of Dec 30th still being worked on . Exterior looks almost complete@@TheBeaniegurl

[@michaelgill5673]

The view of the water from near the sculpture is NOT the St. Lawrence river you are looking at Lake Ontario.

[@robinchina471]

Just a suggestion of a few areas to check out in the Kingston area. Lemoine's Point, Rock Dundar, Wolfe Island Grill, John A's Graveyard, the Abandoned Prison (they play movies in the courtyard during warm season) and Aqua Terra/Tengo Nuevo (two great restaurants) but a bit costly.

[@LivinginCanada]

Thanks for the suggestions!

[@ang8904]

Did you know Kingston was the original Capital of Canada? Sir John A. MacDonald actually lived here (his home is a historic Site), next time go to Crave (coffee shop on Princess St.).

[@LivinginCanada]

I did not, that's interesting!

[@jefferyyoung2580]

My 😂 sister is going to live there 😊

[@Bobbybabybobbybubbie]

Martello Alley hides the entrance to a huge and amazing antique store, Antiques Alley. Also, the reason the sculpture is called "Time" is that supposedly in another 300 years (well, 250 now) geological movements with bring the points of the two prisms together.

[@LivinginCanada]

Thanks for that additional information, very useful!

[@martelloalley7955]

Martello Alley doesn’t hide the entrance to Antique Alley. Antique Alley is a different alley, located on the same street but just north of Martello Alley. They are not connected at all. Many people confuse the two alleys. Also, the Time sculpture pieces will not touch each other in 300 years and it is not located on a fault line. This is an urban legend. The reference to 300 years probably comes from the fact that the Ontario government commissioned the sculpture as a gift to the city of Kingston for 1973, which was the 300th anniversary of the establishment of what is now Kingston.

[@rantroom2023]

Also Juniper Cafe has a second location in the West end

[@realestaterene]

This is Amazing video!

[@LivinginCanada]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@33CHRISTWOOD669MORNINGSTAR]

I live in Kingston becareful here some police involved in human trafficking

[@criminal_ur]

❤❤

[@IRLObserver]

The only problem here is the expensive rent! Some houses are renting more than what the average in Toronto

[@Chamberbrt]

i live in kingston for 10 years

[@LivinginCanada]

Do you recommend living there?

[@Chamberbrt]

@@LivinginCanada not at all it sucked

[@jeffwindrim975]

I totally understand that for trips over 3 hours you’d rather take the train but if your goal is to see and explore the country you will see more on the bus because the bus can go places the train does not go. Just saying 👍

[@LivinginCanada]

You have a point! I guess if you want to go to more remote areas, taking the bus makes sense. I think the train is a good option for people who want to go from one major city to the next.

[@jeffwindrim975]

@@LivinginCanada I’ve done the train across Canada a few times and yes for a long trip like that it’s the best way to go. I did the trip once on the bus Toronto to Vancouver it was long but the bus stopped often and you really did get to see so much more of the country on the bus and stop into towns along the way. I would suggest taking the bus from Toronto to Winnipeg then take the train the rest of the way to Vancouver. Your missing out of a lot of Ontario because it takes 24 hours before leaving the province and the rail line is carved out of rock on both sides of the train there’s nothing to look at for hours and hours and hours.

[@LivinginCanada]

Thanks for the tips!

[@markanthonycayabyab9272]

Working here in Kingston, Ontario 🥰🥰🥰

[@wthwing]

I am sorry to correct you, but you keep saying Kingston is at the " St. Lawrence River " in fact it sits by " Lake Ontario ".....

[@LivinginCanada]

Thanks for the information, then google must have displayed it incorrectly, as it shows Lawrence river. Lake Ontario actually makes much more sense!

[@wthwing]

@@LivinginCanada FYI, the St. Lawrence River runs from Lake Ontario to the Atlantic Ocean.

[@AndyYoung789]

Now for an REAL appraisal: I grew up in Kingston and then moved back after 50 years. Roads are now the WORST of any city in Ontario. And I've lived or been in almost all of them. Streets/roads haven't been fixed since 1930's or 40's. And there are no plans to do so. 200 ambulances and firetrucks go by my place EVERY DAY. More than in Gaza after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack!!! How is that possible? Druggies laying all over the sidewalks, stealing, urinating, yelling or passed out. Ever since they started giving out free narcotics, it's become a druggie Mecca. Politicians here are completely useless, just putting in time.....and probably living in the suburbs. If you move to Kingston, make sure you stay healthy. There's a 10 year waiting list for family doctors. Kingston has offered medical school graduates $100k bonus if they'll move here...but there have been few takers. If Kingston is so attractive, ask yourself why professionals can't be bribed to move here.

[@rogergiddy2634]

Kingston was Canada's first capital before Ottawa

[@user-dy6yq8bo6t]

I love this video. I actually did a stop in Kingston during Christmas time last month and unfortunately it was quite cold for me and my family to bear seeing all of the places that you outlined in this video. I hope to come back to visit in the summertime though.

[@kidulting]

Lmaooo as a hometown it’s horrible 😭😭😭

[@LivinginCanada]

Oh no, as a tourist it's quite fun

[@Ducky-qy1cn]

​@LivinginCanada it's like meh, honestly the ppl here are kinda mean depending on the area, me and my friend just got recorded for "harrasing" these 10 yro girls but we just confronted them swearing 💀

[@theadventuresofjimmycrapol8827]

I am from Kingston Ontario. We have "Old Fort Henry", Wolfe Island also has a corn maze every summer. If you like sub-par junior hockey (lol) we have the Frontenacs also. Since you asked why Queen's U was slipping in it's ranking... well, I hate to get "political" in your comments section... so, if anyone reading this gets offended easily, stop reading now. I have something to say about our beautiful city. The far-left "intellectuals" have taken over. They went very, very woke - like most Canadian Universities. Same goes for the rest of the City. Kingston traditionally votes very liberal... so we tend to get the liberal city "problems" also, like people going out of their way to tell you to put a mask on while walking outside (that I can deal with) and even worse liberal city problems... the downtown "homeless riff raff" problem. My kids are NOT allowed to go downtown since my son was jumped by a homeless man in his 50s for the $10 bill in his hand... my son was 9 years old at the time and was trying to buy some raspberries at the farmer's market. That was 6 years ago. Yeah. No charges BTW because another man helped my son but holding that homeless POS down while the police came... 25 minutes later. My son called me - we live behind Costco in the north end... I was able to drive downtown and beat Kingston Police there... and who responded? Some fat woman cop riding a f**king horse, and she was useless - 1) she couldn't handle the horse and 2) would not get off the horse - she just sat on the horse for 5 minutes (while the citizen held down that smelly man) until her back up arrived. It was ridiculous. Oh, My parents actually refuse to go Downtown now also - they witnessed a homeless women stabbing someone in broad daylight. About 3 to 4 of them begging at every corner some days. Some street person was wielding a knife with a 16 inch blade last time I went downtown. Just ridiculous. I WISH I was exaggerating. I Love Kingston, which is why I judge it so harshly when it has started to slip. DO NOT GET STUCK WALKING ALONE AT NIGHT DOWNTOWN ANYWHERE - ESPECIALLY ON THE SIDE STREETS DOWNTOWN. Cost of living has also skyrocketed in the past 10 years - it's becoming unlivable for the middle class. In fact, Kingston has a huge "welfare state community" in the Rideau Heights. I used to work in the bank that had the "City accounts", so I used to have to deal with the welfare community every month - trust me - it's bigger and more costly than the average citizen knows. I do NOT recommend moving here. Brockville is 1 hour down the road toward Montreal. Gananoque is only 25 minute slow drive in that direction too. Both are much smaller and much quieter... and safer too. Again, sorry Kingston for the negative plug - but I live here and I am sick and tired of it and people should know if they ever consider moving here.

[@theadventuresofjimmycrapol8827]

OH - also, do don't ever consider opening a business in downtown Kingston. Kingston has a habit of ripping up Princess Street every 3 years or so... to the point where people cannot access business store fronts to get inside for months at a time (in the peak summer moths btw) with ZERO COMPENSATION to the business owners downtown. I knew someone who opened a store downtown... Had to deal with that AND there was another store that sold the same products downtown - problem was that Kingston shows favoritism. The other place had community ties for a few generations and if they had homeless riff raff - the police always came by... but my friend didn't get the same treatment. He had to deal with a homeless person, named Linda Jefferies, who would bother each and every person that walked by or tried to get inside. Police would refuse to come by. Business closed after only 1 year and he never even had a change. $100K of his life savings - down the drain. Oh - and you apparently can't sue the city for some reason.

[@LivinginCanada]

That's sad to hear. It's really different just visiting as a tourist for a couple of days. It seems quite magical actually. But something told me that I wouldn't want to live there long-term. Thanks for sharing all these insights!

[@mrunknown6056]

It's cool seeing someone experience your home for the first time Queen's just sucks lol Picton sandbanks are great if you want to go to the beach

[@LivinginCanada]

I noticed there aren't too many videos covering Kingston yet! Thanks for the recommendation!

[@mrunknown6056]

@@LivinginCanada my pleasure

[@adityagupta_07]

Anyone coming to st Lawrence College, Kingston for January 2024 ?

[@Owusuaa121]

Yh

[@bighand1530]

I wasn’t there. Now it’s August 4th 2024.

[@saimoomfb251]

What is the name of the hotel you stayed?

[@LivinginCanada]

Hochelaga inn

[@HypocriticYT]

You’ve got to travel more, much better places to live. I’m in the process of leaving 👍

[@AndyYoung789]

No kidding!

[@bighand1530]

I hear ya.

[@mr.netflix667]

It's not yellow it's mustard

[@amberbesharah6435]

I live in kingston. I like this city but if you don't have a car and drive you have to really enjoy spending like 2 hrs on the bus daily. Everything is super spread out and not very walkable. It's probably okay if you live downtown but then rent will be pretty expensive, unless you move into student only housing.

[@fredklein3829]

When you first said Kingston, I thought you were visiting Jamaica, so am very disappointed!

[@tekuntt9228]

the channel name is living in canada, not living in Jamaica ;)

[@LivinginCanada]

oh no!

[@fredklein3829]

It's a joke, of course. 🙂

[@michaelgill5673]

Again the iew is NOT the RIVER it's Lake Ontario

[@GeorgeVann]

The view of St. Lawrence River is fantastic as well, capturing the islands into view.

[@stephenfermoyle4578]

people have been visiting Kingston long before this. We all know what not to expect.

[@LivinginCanada]

This video is for people who haven't visited Kingston yet.

[@kevalpathak4859]

​@@LivinginCanadaHow's the kingston city? Becoz I m comming in kingston in august 23 so please tell ur review? 🙏

[@carlakeeling]

*Promo sm*

[@JimmyLoyst-uf7ho]

My house is free

[@petertoczyski1953]

What about most famous Kingston pen, or the 1000 island cruise...these are the biggest attractions, not the bars and lame cookie cutter coffee shops.

[@LivinginCanada]

We didn't have time for all of that, but yes, I'd be interested to see the penitentiary.

[@shan5278]

@@LivinginCanadaI’m a long time Kingston resident (my entire life) and I have to say you hit really good spots of the city! Your trip seemed closer to a locals day out rather than a tourists. this video was very cool to watch in my perspective, thanks for visiting our little city! :)

[@HypocriticYT]

Question is why would you want to? Kingston roads are broken.ridiculous traffic and high property taxes, avoid

[@Dobermann.Kennel]

Duuuuump!

[@LivinginCanada]

Is it really that bad to live there?