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Paint to Hardware: Art Noise adapts to serve Kingston's Creatives

- Tianna Edwards

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Downtown Kingston’s streets are lined with so many family-run, small businesses. These small businesses play a huge role in making Kingston the charming city that it is. And the best part is that they each have a unique story.

This past year, they have moved there factory into a new larger space. Not only do they manufacture quality artist paints but they produce many more products as well.

The Screening Room: Kingston’s Boutique Cinema with Big-Screen Magic

- Sierra Saikaley

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Operating in the heart of downtown Kingston, The Screening Room is more than just a movie theater. For years this family-run, local, boutique cinema has been a haven for film lovers and home for movies that don’t often find a place in mainstream multiplexes.

The magic of The Screening Room can at times be hard to put into words but it’s something you feel as soon as you’re there.


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Food & Drink

Pizza Monster Finds a New Home Downtown

Owner and founder of Pizza Monster, Adam Biehler, started Pizza Monster simply for the love of pizza and sharing that passion with friends. “I started as a backyard pizza maker and was just making it for my friends and then in order to make it better.

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Blooming Beauty
at LSP Designs Flower Studio

Welcome to downtown Kingston, where tucked away amidst the bustling streets lies a haven of blossoms, colours, and fragrances. Today, I’m delighted to introduce you to LSP Designs Flower Studio and its incredible owner, Leanne Parcher.

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Downtown Kingston
Date Night Ideas

Downtown is serving all the cozy vibes for a date with your special someone. If you're looking for a fun and memorable date night in Downtown Kingston, you're in luck! I’ve curated a list of fun activities to spice up your date night and make some unforgettable memories. So, message your boo and get ready to explore what Downtown has to offer!

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A Q&A with The Refinery rem wellness

The Refinery rem wellness + Social house is one of the most idyllic spaces downtown Kingston. It’s airy, modern and polished with a very Instagram-friendly aesthetic and more than anything, the team offers a wide variety of services from facials and massages to manicures, pedicures and hair care.  

Food & Drink

Kingston food tours captures culinary scene

When I initially moved to Kingston, my Toronto friends were introduced to our wonderful culinary scene through my Instagram feed. They would send me messages, “I had no idea Kingston had such incredible food?” We sure do. We have so many amazing restaurants, in fact, that I didn’t know which one to pick when they came to visit last month.



Our contributors.

Rosalyn Gambhir

The woman behind the lifestyle blog The Staycationer. She’s a daydreamer, foodie, adventurer, and an explorer. Originally from Montreal, Québec, she is a tourist in her own backyard of the Limestone City rediscovering old favourites and hidden gems. Her content consists of insta-worthy eats at local restaurants that are seriously delicious, as well as must-see places along the way.  

Tianna Edwards

Wife and mom of two young kids with a day job as an Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Coordinator at Queen's. She takes pride in living in Kingston and loves celebrating all things local (mostly food related!) through her blog, Keep up with Kingston. Follow Tianna's blog for more local food, culture and shop inspo. Get the latest from her over on instagram.

Ange Buck

A farm girl and graduate from the University of Guelph, Ange is a nature lover and environmental activist. A local entrepreneur, she’s interested in re-learning old ways that are more in tune and connected with the Earth. As a mom to two wild little boys, she shares their behind-the-scenes family journey to low-waste living in a rural area outside of Kingston on her social media and blog, Zero Waste Adventures. 

Sierra Saikaley

Marketing and Communications Producer for Downtown Kingston.