About Kingston Kingston is one of Canada's most historic cities. The area served as the capital of the United Provinces of Upper and Lower Canada from 1841 to 1843, and was the home of Canada's first Prime Minister, Sir John A. Macdonald. Kingston's historic character is clearly evident in the architecture of many of its buildings and sites, such as Fort Henry, Bellevue House, City Hall, and the martello tower fortifications that ring the harbour and the mouth of the Rideau Canal. Kingston is a boater's paradise because of its location at the gateway to the 1000 Islands. In fact, Kingston has eight marinas with over 2,100 slips.
Nearby waters are also popular fishing grounds for virtually every freshwater species.