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Roll into Action with BSE Skateboard Shop & Coffee Bar
Discover BSE Skateboard Shop & Coffee Bar on Princess Street, a gem that perfectly embodies downtown Kingston's eclectic spirit. A unique spot where skateboarding, fashion, and amazing coffee u...
Planning a Low Waste Celebration: removing the excess to find the joy
When planning celebrations, it's so easy to get lost in the pressure to buy your way to the perfect party. Rethinking the "stuff" can simplify your special occasions, decrease your stress (and your...
Fall for Fashion with these Thrifty Autumn Picks
There is no thrill like thrift shopping! It’s the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe in a sustainable way and downtown Kingston is the perfect place!
Food & Drink
Dive into Something in the Water
The first thing you'll see when you walk into Something in the Water is the motto, "Curious People Drink Curious Beer". Find out how curiosity, creativity, and entrepreneurial passion have grown th...
Cozy Fall Comfort Foods
The second the air gets cool, we start craving those hot and hearty meals to warm us up. From flavourful curries, to slurp-worthy stews, discover your next favourite comfort food with this list of ...
Mayla Branches Out Upstairs
Gokhan Cifci, owner of popular downtown Kingston restaurants Tango Nuevo, and Mayla Concept, offers a special SNEAK PEEK at the bold transformation currently underway at Mayla.
Q&As
Montreal Street Collective Celebrates Three Years
This July Montreal Street Collective will be celebrating their third birthday! Co-owner (and local artist), Vanessa Martin answers five questions about the thrift shop with endless goodies.
A Q&A with The Refinery rem wellness + Social House
Co-owners Heidi and Lesley share the details behind starting their business, and what they love about being downtown.
In honour of the past: A Q&A with General Brock's Commissary
Chris and Cindy's focus is on providing locally sourced as General Brock once brought in supplies from local artisans.
Great atmosphere, wonderful restaurants, nice open spaces and love the history and architecture.
Kingston has one of the most vibrant, welcoming and beautiful downtowns of any city of a similar size in Canada and is definitely world class!
It’s awesome. Beautiful, historical and full of spirit. And you folks did an amazing job designing the amenities with the visitors and residents in mind. 👍 settings
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Respectfully acknowledging that downtown Kingston resides on land which is the traditional territory of the Huron Wendat, Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee, we work towards deeper understanding by engaging in relationship and teaching.
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