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    Natalie W.

    Fantastic colonial era fort with fantastic programming. We very much enjoyed the tour of this British colonial era (circa 1867) fort. The tour guide did a wonderful job of answering questions and leading our large group through the exhibits. It also seems like the fort puts on great programming for kids and families, with Victorian school lessons and interactive exhibits. All the staff were friendly and engaging and seemed to be enjoying themselves. We will definitely come again if we are back in this area!

    Missy M.

    This place is awesome! Driving from Montreal to Toronto, we made a stop at Fort Henry to break up the trip.....so glad we did. My kids absolutely loved it. If you have older kids in the teens, you can pay an extra $20 and they can fire a lee-enfield Snider Rifle (at least that's what my son said it's called) They got to wear a Red Coat while firing three shots. It was the highlight of their day. All of the staff were extremely friendly and helpful, full of smiles and many stayed in character, which made it so fun. There is a parade at 3pm, we watched from the balcony instead of the bleachers and I think it was the best spot. The parade does seem a bit drawn out as they check the soldiers uniforms but the ending is great. Make sure to have your cameras recording. We arrived on a Monday at around 2:45pm and the school groups seemed to be leaving, so it wasn't crowded and was just perfect. I'd ad the shops were a bit of a let down for my boys. They would have loved plastic soldiers or tanks or cannon toys to buy. I love postcards and couldn't find any. They could make a mint if they sold costumes and toys.

    Amanda H.

    This was a beautiful place was fields full of white and purple short wildflowers until they mowed them for no reason. The view from the fort is nice but the inside of the Fort feels like a rundown mall. I get what they are going for but it is not working. The seating and tables at the fort wall in the center is just right for enjoying a treat from one of the shops. Going inside the fort is interesting however not worth the 20 plus for adults and 13 plus for children entrance fee. The band was neat. Kids had fun but were quickly bored (kids love history, forts, and war which whole reason we came). Not worth to go out of your way to visit. Nice place for a snack if you are in the area.

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    John R.

    I'm writing this specifically about Lumina Borealis which is only January and the first week of February. It is a fantastic exhibition that I highly recommend! Freezing cold but the features are wonderful!

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    Sharon Z.

    Fort Henry is an UNESCO heritage site - a really neat site to see. Walk over the bridge from Kingston waterfront for about 4 miles or drive over and the fort will be standing on top of the hill providing a gorgeous vintage point for Kingston and the St. Lawrence river. The site itself is a museum and its fun because the people who works there role played as those who fought in the war for the Britain side and they 'try' very hard to keep Americans out. The tour was awesome, free with admission and happens frequently. In one hour, we got to know the lives of being a soldier in the barracks and got a taste of what the life is like for the superior officers, as well as health of historical information about the fort itself. There are also a lot of reenactment demonstrations like the drum parade, rifle firing and canon firing. For some extra $$, you can fire a vintage rifle (with dummy rounds of course) yourself. The fort itself is smaller than I anticipated but spending a solid two or three hours there is nice, there is a place to have lunch while overlooking the beautiful Kingston skyline. It is also a rare tourist spot that's not buzzling with tourists. There are very few people even on weekends, a relaxing tourist spot! Our admission also came with a free day at Upper Canada village, located between Kingston and Montreal, for those who are road tripping, this is a perfect opportunity to hit two historical sights in one go.

    Tara Y.

    I love the twist to Old Fort Henry and never miss visiting Fort Fright. It is put on in the month of October and they do an amazing transformation and bring a creepy Hallowe'en element to a building old with ghost stories.

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    Review Highlights - Fort Henry

    Some friends and I went to Fort Henry specifically for Fort Fright and it was very fun!

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    Martello Alley - The alley entrance and iconic blue bicycle

    Martello Alley

    5.0(5 reviews)
    1.8 km

    If you're ever in Kingston, be sure to stop by the Martello Alley to see some great local artists…read morework and meet some very friendly artists! We came for a quick visit I think it was November, so it was quite chilly and snow-y outside. Thought the alley might be closed but as you walk in, the sensored lights turn on and greet you with beautiful works of art. Infact, the entire alley itself IS a work of art. David, the owner, has, in his own genius, turned what use to be a shabby dark alley, into a whole new scenery!! It's such a delightful little space that I think artists would love to gather, especially in the summer as he has a patio space. Sip some coffee, make some art, admire some beauty. :) David was so friendly too! He showed us all the "behind the scenes" of the pieces in the alley. The befores and afters are quite remarkable. As a very creative and resourceful individual myself, I truly appreciate the thought that went behind creating something so amazing out of seemingly not much. David is very passionate and proud of his work, and rightfully so! I hope more people come visit this alley and support the local artists!

    David is a great guy with more stories than I had time for. The Alley is such a neat and local…read moreplace in the heart of Kingston that combines retail with art. From the decorations outside to the art inside, there is something for everyone. Highly recommend!

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    Wolfe Island Ferry to the USA - Customs

    Wolfe Island Ferry to the USA

    4.0(3 reviews)
    13.6 km

    This ferry crossing is a great example why you must do your due diligence prior to taking a…read morevacation to a place you've never been. This international border crossing is like no other and I mean like no other - first of all it's a water crossing which by no means makes it rare but this small family run operation is very rare, they are in the history books as the oldest ferry in the United States. For more than 200 years, the Horne family has been shuttling people from Cape Vincent, New York, to Wolfe Island, Ontario, Canada across the St. Lawrence River. The ferry was chartered in 1802 and today, still in the family, they continue to pack up to a dozen cars on their little ferry built back in 1952 for the short trip to Canada and back. Fortunately on this day we were the single passengers, my rental and the captain's aging old pickup truck were the only vehicles on the deck. Boarding on the Canadian side was quite the adventure with the high water level they have been experiencing, it was my first ferry boarding where I had to maneuver through a flooded ramp with the choppy river water threatening. A little nerve racking but vacations are suppose to be filled with adventure right? I'm told many travelers use this as a convenient "back door" entry to and from Canada for its ease and convenience however this wasn't the case today thankfully. Horne's is the only international ferry in the region and is located at one of the narrowest crossing distances between the two countries. The ferry ride, which takes all of 10 minutes to cross the seven miles is like no other, it's very small and rolls with the waves but the crew takes great care ensuring it's a safe voyage so pay attention to the crews instructions, back in 2013 a minivan rolled through the gate and plunged off the ferry mid river - fortunately no one was inside, the genius rent a wreck driver had failed to set the parking brake and left the van in neutral before exiting, no injuries from the spill but the captain did suffer a heart-attack and fortunately survived. The schedule of trips begins at 8 am and ends daily at 7:30 pm. Everything is small at Horne's ferry. The ferry boat itself, the family operation, the duration of the trek to Canada and even the fare. Coming in at $18 for a car and driver, plus $2 for each passenger, you cannot find a cheaper, quicker, fun and hassle-free way to go from the U.S. to Canada.

    Be prepared to take a bumpy ride. In comparison with the Ferry from Kingston to Wolfe Island this…read moreis a miniature. A very small, private owned and operated ferry. Costs you $15 or CND 15 a vehicle. And then the adventure starts. Although it's a short ride, it can be a very bumpy ride because of the size of the ferry. But you can see the other side from the departure. So no worries. You'll survive. I did. A plus to the ferry / ferries is that their time tables match. That's probably no coincidince. And please excuse any grammar and spelling mistakes. English is not my first language. And my Apple device keeps changing English words into 'proper Dutch', my first language.

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    Wolf Island currently has 89 of the 270' Tall Wind Turbines

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