Kingston Ontario Introduction
Kingston Ontario is a small city of 152,358 (2006 census) located on Lake Ontario about half way between Toronto and Montreal on the Trans Canada Highway.
As the first capital of Canada, Kingston has a rich history. It has many historical buildings such as Fort Henry built to defend Canada from the United States where the Rideau Canal meets Lake Ontario. Many of Kingston's historical buildings are made of local limestone giving Kingston its nickname "The Limestone City".
Kingston's economy depends heavily on institutions. Some of Kingston's large institutions include:
Canadian Forces Base Kingston (employees 5,277)
Queen's University (employees 4,200)
Kingston General Hospital (employees 3,085)
Correctional Service of Canada (employees 2,670)
Royal Military College of Canada (employees 769)
Kingston has a large number of correctional institutions including:
Kingston Penitentiary (maximum security)
Regional Treatment Centre (multi-level security),
Joyceville Institution (medium security)
Pittsburgh Institution (minimum security),
Collins Bay Institution (medium security)
Frontenac Institution (minimum security),
Isabel McNeil House (minimum security),
Millhaven Institution (maximum security in the nearby village of Bath)
Despite Kingston's imprisoned population the town is quiet and safe. It is popular as a tourist destination in the summer due to its picturesque waterfront and historical buildings. Kingston is also a popular windsurfing, sailing and diving location. There are also tours to the popular Thousand Islands from Kingston in the summer months.
For more information check out the Kingston Ontario Guide.
