Went there early on Saturday in Autumn and the place was pretty empty - plenty of parking and it…read morewas only us and another couple on the guided tour. So much history packed inside and the tour didn't bore me for a second in those 50 minutes. So far I've been to the citadel in Halifax, Quebec and now Kingston. Love all of them.

I go here every time I visit Kingston. Everything about this is awesome and recently the Tattoo was…read morea ton of fun watching different bands play different songs. Would recommend to anyone going to Kingston for the first time.

It's a beautiful city by Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence River with many different attractions, the…read moremost amazing one being The Thousand Islands. It's nice to walk around the city and specially by the water and learn about the history behind this beautiful city and also enjoy the gorgeous view of the islands. Many historical places to visit.

My first time in Kingston, ON was many moons ago at a biomaterials conference held at Queen's…read moreUniversity. I remember thinking "what a charming little town." Since then I've been to Kingston several times, for various events, parties and weekend getaways for a change of scenery. One thing that struck me about Kingston is that it has an usually high number of Cambodian restaurants. I mean it's about a sixth of the size of Ottawa yet has 6 times the number of Cambodian restaurants! Walking around, I don't really see a huge Asian population, but somehow there are lots of Asian restaurants. In fact, there are a lot of restaurants in Kingston in general and many of them are quite good. It's really pretty by the waterfront, and the Public Market is really cool. I also like walking along Princess Street, as there are a lot of shops and restaurants along there. I have noticed on my most recent visit that there are a lot more panhandlers and street-involved people along Princess than in the past. I guess Kingston is becoming like the big cities in that regard. RMC (Royal Military College) is in Kingston, so there is a strong military community there. And Queen's University is also there, so it is a bit of a university town. There's also Fort Henry, originally constructed to protect the Royal Kingston Naval Dockyard, and is now a National Historic Site that is popular with tourists. It employs lots of students in the summer. In fact, all my friends who grew up in Kingston worked at "The Fort" at some point in their lives, lol. There's also the (in)famous Kingston Penitentiary, another National Historic Site, which was a maximum security prison, but closed in 2013. They now have tours of the former prison (I've never been though). I like visiting Kingston and I think it's a good location for a low-key weekend trip :)

My husband and I were in Brockville on a day that was 36 degrees Celsius (43 with the humidex. For…read moremy American friends, that's 97 Fahrenheit and 109 with the humidex). It was HOT! We needed some ice cream to cool us off. Who are we kidding, I'll eat ice cream anytime, but it was a great excuse for ice cream. So Cowan's Dairy is a convenience store plus an ice cream shop. We did not go into the convenience store, we just ordered ice cream from the ice cream window. They have both hard ice cream from Nestle and soft serve ice cream. I initially wanted a scoop of Cherry Cola and half a scoop of Apple Pie (you can get 1 scoop, 1 1/2 scoops or 2 scoops), but they ran out of Apple Pie, so I just got a scoop of the Cherry Cola. My husband, the strange man who he is, got a scoop of Heavenly Hash and a scoop of Mint Chocolate Chip in a waffle cone. Now this order in in itself does not make him strange, but in my opinion, if I'm going to an ice cream shop that serves Nestle ice cream, I'm gonna get me a flavour that I can't easily get at the grocery store. We have Heavenly Hash and Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream in our own freezers at home all the time!! I guess he likes what he likes! And as his wife of many years, I should appreciate that and not call him strange, right? Well, I don't necessarily think strange is a pejorative word. My husband knows he's strange, and he owns and rocks it, lol, but I am digressing from this review. I thoroughly enjoyed my Cherry Cola ice cream. The flavour was subtle and it didn't have that effervescent quality that I was hoping for, but it was still very good. And very different from flavours that I can easily obtain at the grocery store. My husband enjoyed his ice cream too, lol. The one thing I did not like was that no prices were listed. So I actually don't know how much each item cost. We paid $9.16 taxes included for 1 single scoop in a regular cone and 1 double scoop in a waffle cone. The serving size was large. My cone was really big. I really liked that in addition to traditional flavours they had unusual/more exotic flavours. Service was friendly and efficient. Lots of free parking in their private parking lot. There are picnic tables nearby where you can sit and eat. They are right next door to George's Fish and Chips.

Ok but yelp listing misleading. Was expecting local dairy ice cream. Instead basic fudge and ice…read morecream shop serving several flavours of Chapmans commercial ice cream. Their one dairy free offering strawberry sorbet sold out during mid week visit.

If driving from Toronto to Montreal (or vice versa), I highly recommend stopping and spending at…read moreleast one night in Leeds and the Thousand Islands. Not only is it the perfect "half-way point" for that loooooong drive, but Leeds and the Thousand Islands is a lovely, picturesque community worth spending some time in. Canada defines a township as a conglomeration of small communities, and Leeds and the Thousand Islands has nearly 50 of 'em (and a little under 10,000 people) spread over the Township's more than 610 sq. km (240 sq. mi). On the banks of the St. Lawrence River, Leeds and the Thousand Islands is a great place to enjoy the outdoors ... but, of course, I'm visiting in the summer, so take that with a grain of salt. There are several hiking and conservation trails, biking routes, beaches, lakes (and boating options). You're on a freshwater river in an area of lush greenery ... so there are endless possibilities. One of the most popular activities is to take your car (or bike, if you're really ambitious) along the Rideau Heritage Route through the towns and scenic beauty of the area. It's most renowned site, the Rideau Canal, is a must-see. I also highly recommend the Rideau Canal Garden Trail, found in the Leeds/Greenville community, which is a beautiful path of plants, gardens, and trees. Or, you can just chill and enjoy the surroundings. We stayed at the Riverview B&B and not only loved the accommodations (see https://www.yelp.com/biz/riverview-b-and-b-lansdowne) but the beauty and tranquility of the surrounding areas. We walked and walked and walked. The burning question: "How is the Thousand Island Dressing? Is it like the most amazing ever?!?" Sadly (and, I guess, saladly) we did not partake in any of the orangish lettuce coverer. Luckily, however, I will have that salad someday, as I plan to be back in this wonderful community!

Excellent place to watch tankers go through locks on the saint Lawrence river on the way to…read moreMontreal or Lake Ontario. This is the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway system, a Federal Park. The tour guides are excellent. There is a visitor center to watch the ships traveling through the locks. There are plenty of parking spaces. It does take approximately 20 minutes for a ship to float up or flood down in the locks. There is no cost to view the lock system.

This is such a cool place to go to and watch the ships get raised and lowered. My boyfriend and I…read moregot to watch a small boat get raised. Wasn't expecting it to go so quickly; so cool. The vistor center is really nice and clean. There isn't much signage to direct you where to go so you can see everything. We had to ask but the ladies were nice and even let us know what ships were on their way. Wish we could have stayed for the large one on its way but it was an hour out from the locks. Maybe next time!!!

This is a collection of birdhouses in the shape of various buildings. It's nice to wander and see…read morethe creative designs. Possibly my favourite is the one in the form of a McDonald's. It's free to visit, but the nearest parking lot is for a conservation area and is paid.

This is a very unique concept but there aren't many actual birds. A few of the poles are empty and…read moreone house fell... I just hope not from vandalism. The houses that remain are worth a look though if you are in the area.

Located on SUNY POtsdam campus this place is open to the public- M-F 11-2 PM- WOW do we ladies…read moreenjoy the wide variety of healthy food! Their soups always are fresh and fantastic and a nice selcection. Great selection of breads, meats, toppings, salads... Gourmet flair... Great variety of teas, drinks, and coffee. I had the Roasted beet & fennel salad... Had to get more to take home. My roasted veggie sandwich on whole grain with dijon mustard was a healthy must. Was able to stay on calorie and fiscal budget when I eat here. Love it!!! My companions goot the seafood surprise soup..the surprise was the load of real lobster in the bottom! Pretty darn good.!

TL;DR: Charming little town an hour from Ottawa. Great for a day trip if you live in Ottawa…read more Perth is a cute little town with a population of only 6000. It's a nice day trip from Ottawa, as the drive is only an hour. There are some nice bakeries and restaurants. It has a small town feel. It has pretty parks and parts of it are very picturesque. Lots of antique and vintage shops. Restaurants are mostly sandwiches and North American food. Don't be expecting too much representation from international cuisines, but I did see a few Asian eateries, a German restaurant and some Tex-Mex places. There's a farmers' market there on Saturdays 8am-1pm, May to October. Street parking is free for up to 2 hours. Beyond that there are 5 paid public parking lots where parking is $1 per hour. (126)

Check out all your books and pick up a bicycle all in one location at St. Lawrence University…read more That is just too awesome. Be sure to return that bike because they will hold your grades if the bike goes missing.

An enjoyable experience at the Blockhouse Island Park…read more I really enjoyed the view of the Blockhouse Island Park because of how beautiful and clear the water is. I found the service at the Blockhouse to be quite amazing because the staff are very friendly, kind, professional, and helpful. The ice cream place at the park was the best because the ice cream tasted so authentic and fresh. The park has a lot of good attractions including the railway tunnel which is an amazing amenity to have at a park. One of the most convenient things that Blockhouse has is no admission and free parking. All prices for food and drinks are affordable at this location considering the good quality of the food and drinks. For the reasons I have stated in this review, I highly recommend and encourage you all to visit this location for the authentic food, the excellent staff and service, and for the beauty of the park.

Brockville is an interesting city King street is a busy…read moremain street with many different shops and services Taits, Cosies and 1000 Islands Pub and Brewery offer variety of foods and drinks for all in comfortable environment Close to the Saint Lawrence river and many sights and activities In the North there is Parkedale with malls with major shopping and restaurants Parks can be found in throughout the city We have enjoyed many days discovering lots to see and do here And There is much to explore We will return often