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The Hochelaga Inn is located in the heart of historic Kingston, and is within walking distance to the downtown area's many restaurants, and Kingston's beautiful waterfront. Kingston is sure to arouse the interests of any visitor, offering interesting museums, picturesque art galleries, as well as great shopping and fine dining. The city of Kingston is home to a number of festivals, plays, and special events throughout the year. There is lot to see and do.
One very popular Kingston Ontario event is Cork Sailing Week. Since 1969, Kingston has welcomed sailors and spectators from across Canada and around the world for two exciting weeks in August of international sailing events. For the sailing enthusiast, the waters off Kingston present some of the best fresh-water sailing in the world due to its position at the eastern end of Lake Ontario near the head of the St. Lawrence River. Naturally, Kingston's location, within close proximity to the world famous Thousand Islands, makes it a great jumping off point to explore the many nearby islands and view attractions like Old Fort Henry and Boldt Castle from the water. Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises offers Kingston visitors a variety of scenic 1000 Island cruises and Kingston Harbour cruises, including lunch and dinner cruises.
Another Kingston tradition is the Kingston Canadian Film Festival. For one week every February, Kingston welcomes movie lovers from all over to the Kingston Canadian Film Festival, which is presented in several downtown theatre venues. As well as seeing the year's best Canadian films, festival participants can attend a wide variety of informative seminars and lectures, film festival receptions and see many film industry guests.
In addition to its movie theatres, Kingston is home to a number of unique entertainment venues. Kingston's new K-Rock Centre is a premier sports and entertainment facility. Along with sporting events, including Kingston Frontenacs hockey games, The K-Rock Centre hosts world-class concerts and entertainment. After undergoing major massive renovations, Kingston's beautiful and historic Grand Theatre is once again providing the best in live theatre, musical concerts and high quality entertainment.
There are countless activities for Kingston visitors that don't cost a cent. During the winter, the city of Kingston maintains an ice rink in Market Square, right beside the historic city hall. In the spring, fall and summer months, a farmer's market sets up in the same spot. During the summer in Market Square every Thursday at dusk, free movies are presented in the open air at Movies In The Square. Naturally, Kingston, Canada's second oldest city has a wealth of interesting and historic homes, parks and museums. A walking tour from Hochelaga Inn is the best way to see the many sites of this beautiful city.
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