A spa day is all about slowing down and being taken care of. What better gift for the moms who do it all!

Glow Spa Kingston | 234 Princess St: A Nordic-style thermal spa, where Mom can cycle through a hot tub, sauna, steam room, and cold plunge. They offer registered massage and medical-grade facials, so a gift card here gives her a lot to work with.

Skin-Fusion | 165 Ontario St #7: If Mom is serious about her skin, this is a great pick. The experienced estheticians tailor every facial to each client's specific concerns, using high-quality botanical products.

Sol Spa | 3-119 Princess St: A locally owned spa that's the only spot downtown carrying Eminence Organics products. Their "All About You" package covers RMT, a deluxe facial with brow wax, and a full mani-pedi.

The Refinery Spa + Social House | 327 King St E: This one feels less like a traditional spa and more like a really nice place to spend the day. There's esthetics, massage, hair, waxing, an eucalyptus steam room, and a cafe, all in a bright modern space overlooking Springer Market Square.

Sabaya Spa | 186 Wellington St: A well-loved downtown spot with a long list of services, including lash extensions, microblading, facials, massage, waxing, and mani-pedis. Owner Yassmine has built a talented team, and a gift certificate here lets Mom book exactly what she wants.

Total Diva Boutique Spa | 336 Princess St: A salon-and-spa combo offering everything from facials and manicures to lash extensions and colour treatments. Great for the Mom who wants to walk out feeling like a completely different, much more rested person.

Symphony Spa & Yoga | 295 Brock St: The only spot in Kingston where Mom can book a yoga class, a massage, a facial, and a smoothie all in one visit. Their Staycation Packages are built for people who need more than just an hour off.

La Bella Beauty Bar | 271 Queen St: A boutique spa and medical aesthetics studio in a beautiful historic building. The scalp spa treatment is the thing to book here: a relaxing cleanse and head massage that Mom will be talking about for weeks.

Studio Queen | 188 Sydenham St: Run by registered cosmetic nurse injector Jessica, this medical aesthetics clinic is a great pick if Mom has been curious about injections, PRP facials, or laser treatments and wants someone with real clinical credentials doing the work.

Danné Skin Therapy and Esthetics | 120 Clarence St #217: Mom can slow down and relax with personalized facials, advanced skin treatments, and mani-pedi services in a quiet one-on-one setting, perfect for giving her a proper break from the usual routine.

Not every mom wants to book an appointment. Sometimes the best gift is something she can enjoy on her own time and in her own bathtub.

1000 Islands Soap Company | 39 King St E: Everything here is handmade in small batches by owner Jackie and her team, from all-natural soaps and bath bombs to body scrubs and a very popular sore muscle rub (My mom loves it!). Pick a few things that suit Mom, and you've got a perfect gift basket.

Maneko Living | 333 Princess St: This is the spot if Mom is into Korean, Japanese, or Chinese skincare and beauty. The staff know the products well and can help you find something she'd love, and maybe never tried before.

Holistically Hip | 233 Princess St: The perfect place to put together a little at-home spa day for mom. Holistically Hip has Canadian-made skincare and wellness products that feel way more special than anything you'd find at the mall.

Flowers are always a good call, but there's a big difference between something genuinely beautiful and something that ends up in a trash bag. Here's where they get it right.

LSP Designs Flower Studio |248 Wellington St: Owner Leanne has been designing flowers in Kingston for close to two decades and is an expert in colour, texture, and composition. Pre-order for Mother's Day because she books up fast, but the results are worth it.

McMahon's House of Flowers |208 Princess St: A Kingston staple for classic floral arrangements. If Mom loves a big, generous bouquet with lots of colour, this is your spot. And if Mom doesn't like flowers, they have plenty of other plants too!

Clothes are always a gamble, but if you know your Mom's style, downtown has enough variety to find something she'll love and actually wear.

Willow Boutique | 82 Brock St: Canadian-made women’s clothing with flattering fits and colourful, easy pieces that work for brunches, weekends, or warm-weather getaways. Pick up something for Mom that feels fresh, wearable,

Fancy That & The Roundstone | 48 Princess St: Two long-standing family-owned boutiques offering a mix of European-inspired fashion, everyday staples and those special-occasion pieces. Good for a Mom who wants something distinctive and refined.

Cloth | 131 Princess St: Curated Canadian and international womenswear with colourful designs and high-quality fabrics. Right for the Mom who leans toward elevated basics that hold up over time.

City & Oak | 212 Princess St: Easy wardrobe staples like denim, relaxed tops, and casual layers that mix well together. Great for the practical Mom who always looks put-together.

ClosettCandyy Consignment | 94 Brock St: Find higher-end consignment pieces that feel more personal than anything you'd find in a chain store. Worth a browse if Mom loves vintage or wants a staple piece with lots of character.

Whit | 239 Princess St: Kingston-inspired casual apparel, including hoodies, tees, and accessories, plus lots of great gift options. A fun pick for the Mom who loves this city!

For the moms who love cooking and hosting, the best gift is something that makes their time in the kitchen even better. Luckily, Downtown Kingston has plenty of great spots to find just that.

Cooke's Fine Foods & Cooke's Essentials | 57 Brock St:  A great selection of quality cookware and special ingredients perfect for Moms who take cooking seriously. This is a great spot to find something that can upgrade her everyday cooking experience.

Pasta Genova | 234 Wellington St: If your Mom loves feeding people and appreciates working with quality ingredients, she'll love the selection of fresh-made pasta, house sauces, and pantry staples at this family-run spot.

Kingston Olive Oil Company | 62 Brock St: Upgrade Mom's time in the kitchen with the perfect flavour of high-quality olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar. The staff are experts who can help you pick the perfect bottle for Mom's tastes.

General Brock's Commissary | 55 Brock St: Explore General Brock’s curated selection of gourmet pantry goods and chocolates, with a ton of special items you can’t find at the grocery store. It's a great spot to put together a thoughtful basket of snacks and goodies for Mom.

Pan Chancho Bakery & Café | 44 Princess St: One of Kingston’s best spots for artisan bread, gourmet ingredients, desserts, and ready-made meals. Pick up a basket of goodies that Mom can build a meal around, or let her choose with a gift card. She won’t be disappointed!

The Everly Wine Shop | 171 Wellington St #102: My mom loves relaxing with a good glass of wine and a dinner that's as good as it is easy, so The Everly's provisions shop is a great spot for me to find a thoughtful gift. They sell their very own restaurant-quality ingredients and wines, which can make her evening feel more special.

Kingston’s art scene is one of a kind, which makes it a natural fit for a one-of-a-kind mom. Downtown is full of galleries and shops where you can find a piece that really feels like her.

Martello Alley | 203 B Wellington St: Named Ontario's number one hidden gem by TripAdvisor, this historic art alley features original work from over 20 local artists, so you can gift Mom paintings, prints, pottery, handmade jewellery, postcards and more.

Martello on Brock | 66 Brock St: The sister gallery to Martello Alley, carrying local wall art, fabric art, glasswork, metalwork, wood art, and pottery from local artists.

Gallery Raymond | 334 Princess St: Kingston's largest commercial gallery, representing over 20 local artists and displaying more than 400 works. It's been a downtown fixture for nearly 40 years, and they also offer custom framing, which makes it easy to turn a painting into a ready-to-hang gift for Mom.

Black Dog Pottery | 58 Queen St: Ceramic artist Marc Lemieux has been throwing handmade porcelain pieces in his downtown studio for over 25 years. Pick up a mug, bowl, vase, or platter for Mom, each one uniquely glazed and built to last for decades.

Antique Emporium | 77 Princess St: One of the best spots in the city to find something mom will treasure for a long time. Beautifully staged with a mix of vintage pieces, European imports, repurposed industrial finds and new giftware, there is something here for every kind of mom.

Antique Alley | 207B Wellington St: A Kingston institution for over 45 years, with 4,000 square feet worth of inventory ranging from mid-century modern furniture to vintage clothing to comic books. A great stop if Mom loves a hunt.

Kingston Community Arts + Design | 70 Princess St: If Mom values knowing the story behind what's on her wall, find her a gift from this community-supported creative space where you can buy directly from the local artists who made the work.

Studio 88 | 70 Princess St: An artist-led boutique featuring a curated mix of handmade goods, jewellery, home accents, and locally made pieces from independent creators. A great stop for Mother’s Day shopping if you’re looking for something truly one-of-a-kind.

Taking a class shows you want Mom to have something for herself, not just something to unwrap. It’s also a great chance to try something new together. These are all great options depending on what she’s into.

Fitness Classes

Pole Fitness Kingston | 267 Ontario St: Founded by certified pole instructor, Kendal, her downtown studio combines strength, flexibility, coordination, and dance in a fully equipped, no judgment space. They also have an infrared sauna on site, so Mom can recharge.

Morro Yoga | 27 Princess St #103: A boutique studio offering hot yoga, reformer Pilates and expert guidance. The hot yoga classes are great for Moms who love a sweaty, mindful flow, while the reformer Pilates sessions will help build strength.

STRONG Pilates Kingston | 259 Princess St: A great gift for the mom who wants a routine she can stick with and feel making a difference, this spot offers a structured Pilates workout that blends strength, cardio, and reformer work.

Skandiflow | 80 Princess St: An inclusive downtown studio offering yoga, Pilates, and aerial classes with a science-informed approach to movement. A great pick for a Mom who wants to try something different in a welcoming space.

Studio 330 | 339 Barrie St: Downtown Kingston's longest-running yoga studio, with yoga, Pilates, and movement classes. A gift certificate here works well for the Mom who wants a regular practice in a space she can feel at home in.

Infinite Wellness Pilates Studio | 156 Princess St, Suite 201: If Mom wants to slow things down and move with more intention, she’ll appreciate Infinite Wellness Pilates and its alignment-focused classes that help ease tension and improve strength.

Creative Classes

Art Noise | 290 Princess St: This art supply and hardware store also runs painting, drawing, and mixed-media workshops for all skill levels, even total beginners. It’s a fun Mother’s Day idea for Mom to enjoy on her own or do together with you!

Wild Bobbin | 182 Wellington St: Mom can learn to create and mend her own wardrobe with classes and carefully curated fabrics at Wild Bobbin. If she needs to know the basics or is a seasoned sewist, there are classes for every skill level.

Sometimes a small, carefully chosen gift means more than something big picked in a rush. These shops are perfect for finding those unique pieces that feel just right for your unique Mom.

Send in the Clowns | 120 Princess St: A downtown Kingston gift shop that's been hand-picking perfect gifts since 1983, with jewellery, handbags, scarves, home decor, games, and some of the best greeting cards in the city, including the quirky ones, the heartfelt ones, and the ones that are both.

Minotaur Games & Gifts | 78 Princess St: An independent shop stocking board games, card games, crafting supplies, novelties, and gifts of all kinds. A solid pick for the Mom who loves playing games with the family, or the one you want to get into a new hobby.

Midori Gifts | 232 Princess St: A cute, well-stocked gift shop with a wide range of colourful and cheerful finds. Stuffies, stationery, cutlery, home goods, and so much more. Everything in this shop is so adorable, you'll want to take home everything!

Lazy Daisies | 227 Princess St: This colourful shop is packed with joyful, design-forward home accessories and gifts, including hand-blown glassware, scented candles, cloud mugs, and pastel accessories. A perfect stop for the Mom whose entire vibe is colour!

Tribal Voices | 117 Princess St: Sterling silver jewellery, crystals, candles, and handcrafted goods sourced by the owners directly from artisans in Southeast Asia and Nepal. For the Mom who appreciates something with a story behind it.

If Mom would rather do something than receive something, plan a day around that. Experiences like these are unforgettable.

The Screening Room | 120 Princess St: An intimate independent cinema showing films you won't find at a multiplex. A great option for the Mom who loves movies and would appreciate watching them the right way.

Kingston Food Tours: A guided walking tour through some of downtown's best food spots. Equal parts eating and exploring, and a fun way for Mom to experience the city she loves.

Kingston Trolley Tours | 248 Ontario St: Take mom on the trolley to explore Kingston's history and landmarks, with live guide narration throughout. Mom can do the full 75-minute loop or explore at her own pace. There's also an evening Ghost and Mystery tour if she's into the spooky stuff!

1000 Islands Cruises | 248 Ontario St: Sailing right from downtown Kingston, with options ranging from a one-hour waterfront cruise to a three-hour trip through the islands, plus cocktail cruises and sunset dinner cruises with a full meal on board. A beautiful way to spend an afternoon or evening with Mom.

Improbable Escapes | LaSalle Mews, 303 Bagot St: Kingston's go-to escape room experience, for the Mom who likes a challenge and would enjoy working through something together. A solid pick for a fun afternoon with no sitting still required.

Kingston Grand Theatre | 218 Princess St: A stunning heritage venue presenting hundreds of live performances a year. The Grand OnStage season brings in everything from theatre and dance to comedy and concerts. Pick up tickets to a show she'd love and make it a proper night out.