Fresh Finds of 2025: The New Shops and Services in Downtown Kingston
By Sierra Saikaley
Published: December 19, 2025
Downtown Kingston welcomed an exciting wave of new shops and services in 2025, adding even more opportunities to the city’s core. From beautifully curated boutiques to wellness spaces and creative services, these new openings have brought fresh ideas and experiences to our downtown. Below, you’ll find a list of the shops and services that opened in 2025, offering plenty of new local businesses to discover.
Curious about the new dining spots that opened in downtown Kingston this year? Click here!
Cigar Chief
Cigar Chief is Downtown Kingston’s new destination for premium cigars from around the world. Featuring Cuban and top non-Cuban brands from Canada’s only certified merchant, Havana House, the shop pairs its cigars with a cozy coffee bar and lounge for a smooth, enjoyable experience.
Visit them at 340 King St E.
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Dub Finds
Dub Finds is a new and exciting thrift spot in downtown Kingston. This vintage clothing store focuses on high-quality, ethically made pieces, offering a carefully curated mix of fashion treasures for those who love sustainable style and one-of-a-kind finds.
Visit them at 222 Wellington St
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Holistically Hip
Holistically Hip is a new Downtown Kingston shop offering thoughtfully sourced skincare, body care, lifestyle products, and natural health supplements. With a focus on clean, effective ingredients and many Canadian made brands, the space is calm, welcoming, and guided by a knowledgeable team.
Visit them at 119 Princess St
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Kingston Pelvic Health
Kingston Pelvic Health is a private physiotherapy practice specializing in expert pelvic health care. From postpartum recovery to pelvic pain and more, their compassionate practitioners provide personalized, high-quality support to help clients manage and improve all aspects of their pelvic health.
Visit them at 128 Ontario St.
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Moxie HQ Creator Studio
YourMoxieHQ is Kingston’s new creative hub for entrepreneurs and small business owners. This bright, professional photo studio and content space is designed as a blank canvas. Whether you are shooting product photos, filming social media content, taking headshots, hosting meetings, or celebrating a launch, YourMoxieHQ offers a versatile space to work, create, and play.
Visit them at 151 Wellington St.
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Skin-Fusion
Skin Fusion is a Kingston spa offering personalized facials, body treatments, and wellness therapies for all skin types. Using botanically based, high-performing products, their skilled team delivers visible results in a serene, eco-friendly space that blends science, nature, and relaxation.
Visit them at 260 Princess St.
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Studio 88
Studio 88 is an adorable new shop founded by artist Meghan Janke, featuring a wide range of handmade goods from local artisans. From eco-friendly jewelry and preserved nature art to home decor, candles, and crystals, the shop offers an endless amount of unique treasures. Studio 88 also hosts craft nights and workshops, making it a hub for creativity and community.
Visit them at 151 Wellington St.
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Symphony Vacation
Symphony Vacation is a new Kingston travel service that creates personalized trips tailored to your interests. From adventure and wellness retreats to honeymoons and weddings, their team focuses on authentic, exotic experiences that make every journey truly unforgettable.
Visit them at 295 Brock St.
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Therapy Studio - Jennifer L. Liesen, Registered Psychotherapy / Trauma Therapist
This Kingston psychotherapy service is led by a Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Clinical Supervisor who takes a trauma-informed, collaborative approach. She focuses on understanding “what happened to you” rather than “what’s wrong with you,” exploring personal history, relationships, and experiences to support healing, resilience, and healthier connections.
Visit them at 20 Montreal St.
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Thrifty & Chic
Thrifty & Chic is a new downtown thrift and consignment store dedicated to helping you find the perfect pieces. A portion of all sales supports the Kingston Humane Society, making every find a good one.
Visit them at 352 King St E
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Wild Bobbin
Wild Bobbin is a fabric and sewing studio offering fabrics, notions, and a welcoming space for garment makers. Focused on sewing, mending, and learning, the studio supports both beginners and experienced makers in creating pieces meant to be worn, repaired, and passed on for years to come.
Visit them at 182 Wellington St.
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Willow Boutique Kingston
Willow Lifestyle Boutique is a new women's clothing shop featuring all Canadian-made fashion designed to flatter every body type. Led by designer Lisa Wamboldt, co-creator of RAPZ Lifestyle Clothing, the boutique specializes in washable, breathable fabrics made for travel and everyday wear.
Visit them at 82 Brock St.
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