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10 Instagram spots around Kingston (Ontario)
Limestone buildings, waterfront walks and historic fortifications shape these photo ideas around Kingston, Ontario. Several heritage sites close for the winter, so check their seasons before your visit.
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Kingston City Hall
From Confederation Park across Ontario Street, frame the limestone facade and dome of City Hall. Shift along the park path to leave space around the roofline.
Search Google MapsSpringer Market Square
Behind City Hall, use the open square to frame the market setting against the historic market wing. Events and filming can change access, so follow signs and work around any temporary setup.
Search Google MapsShoal Tower
From the Confederation Park waterfront path, photograph the stone Shoal Tower across the marina basin. A tighter crop makes the round fortification stand out from the surrounding water.
Search Google MapsBreakwater Park
Use the shore path to frame Gord Edgar Downie Pier against Lake Ontario. The city warns that the pier can be slippery when icy and that wind and waves can be strong.
Search Google MapsLake Ontario Park
Follow the waterfront walkways for a broad view over Lake Ontario. Use the shoreline and trees as a foreground frame, keeping to established paths.
Search Google MapsMurney Tower
From the waterfront path, frame the round stone tower against the sky. The museum inside opens seasonally and is currently closed, so check its visitor information before planning an indoor visit.
Search Google MapsFort Henry
During the paid visitor season, use an open rampart walkway to compose the fort walls with the water beyond. The fort is currently closed for the season and expects to reopen in spring 2027.
Search Google MapsBellevue House
When the site is open, frame the historic house from a visitor path in its grounds. Admission applies. The house and grounds are closed for the season until mid-May 2027.
Search Google MapsKingston Mills
In the navigation season, photograph the stone locks from an open visitor path. Parks Canada closes the historic site to the public from mid-October to mid-May. Commercial filming and photography require advance coordination.
Search Google MapsLemoine Point
At this conservation area in Kingston’s west end, frame the lake from a lookout along a marked trail among the trees. Visit in daylight and stay on marked trails. The paths are not maintained in winter.
Search Google MapsSources for these photo spots
- City of Kingston: City Hall
- Parks Canada: Kingston City Hall national historic site
- City of Kingston: Springer Market Square
- City of Kingston: Springer Market Square filming notice
- City of Kingston: Parks and Breakwater Park safety
- City of Kingston: Trails and downtown waterfront pathway
- Parks Canada: Kingston Fortifications management plan
- Parks Canada: Murney Tower
- Kingston Historical Society: Murney Tower visitor information
- Fort Henry: Admission and hours
- Parks Canada: Bellevue House hours
- Parks Canada: Visit Bellevue House
- Parks Canada: Kingston Mills lockstation
- Parks Canada: Rideau Canal seasonal closure
- Parks Canada: Rideau Canal filming and photography
- Cataraqui Conservation: Lemoine Point