Kingston, ontario history, trivia and facts hometown canada. History of kingston ontario heritage ambassadors of. To increase public awareness of the loyalist contribution to canada by encouraging a stronger emphasis on canadian, particularly loyalist, history in the school system and by participating. An institutional history of the asylum for the insane at kingston, m. Paper lecture presented at the university of toronto archaeology centre.
Lawrence and cataraqui rivers meet lake ontario have made it an important location for canada s first nations long before european settlers ever set foot here. Canadian family history resources surrey libraries. All publications are available for researchers to usefree of charge, anytimeas part of our extensive library holdings at the kingston frontenac public library in kingston, ontario, canada. Kingston weather history for the previous 24 hours. Lieux historiques nationaux du canada in kingston, ontario.
Upper canada central ontario baptism database 22000 records. Find the most current and reliable 7 day weather forecasts, storm alerts, reports and information for city with the weather network. Kingston sits amid excellent cruising and boating territory, with easy access to lake ontario, the st. Our society would not exist without the generous support of our sponsors. An ideal hospital rockwood lunatic asylum, kingston. Past weather in kingston, ontario, canada yesterday and last 2 weeks. Local history and genealogy kingston frontenac public library.
There are 22 national historic sites designated in kingston, including the rideau canal which extends from ottawa and traverses 202 kilometres 126 mi to kingston. Origins a history of canada part1 a new world duration. History innovation thrive in our dynamic city located along the beautiful shores of lake ontario, an easy drive from toronto, ottawa and montreal, in the heart of eastern ontario. Simply put, geographic information systems gis are digital maps with intelligence. Kingston was named the first capital of the united province of canada on february 10, 1841. Historical pictorial map of kingston, ontario, and nearby fort henry, as they. Kingston waterfront trail is a 2 mile pointtopoint trail located near kingston, ontario, canada that offers scenic views and is good for all skill levels. Perhaps most important to highlight however is the continuous presence of an indigenous culture in the kingston area. Kingston, ontario, canada moonrise, moonset, and moon. Story me images and stories from kingston frontenac residents. Kingston offers itself as a major port for scenic, entertainment cruises of the thousand islands. All archival documents and publications are preserved by library and archives canada and. The early history of the provincial penitentiary, kingston, ontario f rom the late 18th century british prison designers had the unenviable task of trying to reconcile in physical structures the three, potentially conflicting, requirements as for mulated by the great philanthropist john howard of a modern reform penitentiary. With one of the most charming lakefronts in ontario, kingston has access to the rideau canal, lake ontario and the st.
Docs government documents, stauffer library kbr kingston branch. This month is to celebrate the many achievements and contributions of canadians of asian origin who, throughout history, have done so much to make canada the culturally diverse, compassionate and prosperous nation it is today. County marriage registers of ontario, canada, 18581869. In 2002 the government of canada signed a declaration to designate the month of may as asian heritage month.
Ontario upper canada history and pioneer family research. Learn about the underground railroad, experience daytoday life in a 19thcentury village or watch the drama of the reenacted war of 1812 military battles that dramatically shaped the culture, society and politics of the province. Portsmouth olympic harbour in kingston, ontario, canada. Hop on, hop off tours are offered by kingston trolley tours and are a great way to get to know historic kingston, ontario.
Genealogy pathfinder a pathfinder with information about local history and genealogy resources. Since 1760, the site of kingston, ontario, was in effective british possession. Ways to experience and learn more about kingston s history its heritage assets, historic spaces and, of course, its role in shaping canada. As a community of business owners, families and students, downtown kingston is an exciting place to live, work, play and gather. The indexes of historic kingston, volumes 1 to 60, can now be searched by article title, author and content on the kingston and frontenac public library pages, here click explore the indexes or search the index on the left of the library screen to continue. Frontenac county ontario pioneer history upper canada.
Hence this tour highlights sites which traverse a very broad time period. The trail is primarily used for walking and bird watching. The rideau canal, ottawa to kingston, ontario, canada. Ontario s premier history journal, it discusses a wide variety of topics relating to our provinces past. Kingston islands is canadas museum capital with 20 museums and historic sites, including fort henry, one of canadas premiere historic attractions that has been designated a unesco world heritage site. Angus of the kingston historical society has helped.
Kingston has a number of farmers markets including the kingston public market in springer market square tuesdays, thursdays and saturdays and the sunday memorial centre farmers market by the barns at 303 york st. Explore the links on this page for great ways to enjoy kingstons history and historic places. O saint joseph, patron of canada, who cared for your own family of jesus and mary, we ask you to watch over and protect our land, its leaders and all families with your loving gaze. The map also notes kingstons important place in canadian history. Ontarios premier history journal, it discusses a wide variety of topics relating to our provinces past. Find kingston breaking news, latest stories, recent happenings, events and updates in kingston, ontario. Trenton, ontario canadian northern railway station ca 1912 canadarail. Established in 1841, queens offers a transformative student learning experience and is one of canada s leading researchintensive universities. The history of indigenous peoples in kingston is the longest available. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. Its residents enjoy firstclass amenities, a short commute, and an active private sector accounting for 60% of local employment.
Lift up our drooping spirits, renew our hope and give us your courage and patience in the face of uncertainty. It occupies the strip of the canadian mainland lying between hudson and james bays to the north and the st. The early history of the provincial penitentiary, kingston. Historical aboriginal habitation and migration in kingston. Digital kingston a collection of digitized source material from rare and special collections.
Kingston is the vibrant urban hub of eastern ontario with a balanced and diverse economy. Lawrence river, and the thousand islands including the st. Birds eye view map of kingston ontario, 1875 kingston. Its residents enjoy firstclass amenities, a short commute, and an active private sector accounting for 60% of. The most populous canadian province, it is home to more than onethird of canadas population. A little about our history, trivia and facts pages these pages are populated with submissions from residents of the hometowns, so if some of them are a little light on the information side, it just simply means that people havent sent much to us yet. Kingston, canada hourly past weather, almanac for kingston including historical temperature, wind, rain, pressure and humidity stats realtime weather, 14 day weather forecast, historical weather at kingston historical weather. From belle island to the city of kingstons proclamation in 2012. According to the 2006 canadian census, there were 117,207 people living in kingston. Geography provides the islands between toronto and montreal, history gives you the unescodesignated rideau canal and fort henry, and kingstons people add a culture of music, food and drink thats hard to beat. Based in kingston, ontario, canada, we are a branch of the provincial ontario genealogical society.
Ontario history journal the ontario historical society. Cataraqui would be renamed kingston after the british took possession of the fort, and loyalists began settling the region in the 1780s. Kingston, city, seat 1792 of frontenac county, southeastern ontario, canada, on the north shore of lake ontario, at the point where it joins the st. Lower describes it as the mos t dignified city hall in canada, an opinion with. Kingston is listed by a panel of experts among the best yacht racing venues in the us, even though kingston is in canada. Please contact us for more info about the kingston historical society in kingston, ontario, canada. Editors of historic kingston kingston, ontario, canada. Ontario land registry records research thousands of your ancestors and where they lived in ontario. Ontario, second largest province of canada in area, after quebec. We are an active and friendly group, with a membership that includes both new and experienced researchers. History of toronto and county of york in ontario containing an outline of the history of the dominion of canada, a history of the city of toronto and the county of york, with the townships, villages, churches, schools, general and local statistics, biographical sketches, etc. Moonrise and moonset time, moon direction, and moon phase in kingston ontario canada for april 2020.
It is served by via rail trains running from toronto to ottawa or montreal, along the corridor route. Students are required to apply through the ontario universities application centre ouac using the. Things to do in kingston, ontario, canada travel vlog duration. Kingston, canada known for its markets and its striking 19thcentury limestone architecture, kingston is a great base for exploring the thousand islands and the st. With a population around 120 000, kingston is a regional metropolis and it has many of the services you would expect in a city its size. List of national historic sites of canada in kingston, ontario. Kingston, ontario, canada is a city rich in history and culture. History of kingston ontario heritage ambassadors of kingston. Upper canada ontario land registry records database. Kingston est une municipalite du canada, situee en ontario. Upper canada central ontario burial database 4500 anglican, roman catholic, methodist and church of scotland burials indexed.
Information on specific city arts holdings and initiatives, including. Nov 21, 2016 life is good in kingston, unless youre used to big cities. Kingston s vision of being a smart, livable, 21st century city is fast becoming a reality. We were first settled in the 1600s on first nation lands named katarokwi, and were later referred to as kings town in honour of king george iii until it was shortened to kingston in 1788. Upper canada central ontario marriage database 24000 records. Kingston, ontario, canada historical weather almanac. Kingston, ontario 7 day weather forecast the weather network. Archives of ontario genealogical family history research.
Kingston is filled with rich history, known as the limestone city for its beautiful 19th century stone and brick properties. Kingston is also located along one of canadas busiest corridors, midway between toronto and montreal. Available editions in pdf format library and archives canada. Kingston ontario perth city photo canada river history outdoor image classic. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in kingston, canada on tripadvisor. Kingston, ontario simple english wikipedia, the free. Ontario history, 19932016 issue 1 table of contents 6 to go back. When you are walking through the city of kingston ontario, you are walking through some of the earliest history of canada. Kingston historical society kingston, ontario, canada. Explore the links on this page for great ways to enjoy kingston s history and historic places. Archived pdf from the original on september 6, 2018. Past weather in kingston, ontario, canada yesterday or. Kingston waterfront trail ontario, canada alltrails.
Indigenous studies italian studies jewish studies kinesiology languages, literatures and cultures. Map, canada, ontario, kingston, pictorial, vintage print, 1948 sold. The kingston railway station is an intercity passenger rail station in cataraqui, kingston, ontario, canada. Trestle bridge at bottom of mowat street in kingston, ontario, canada. Toronto, founded the architectural conservancy of ontario. Lieu historique national du canada des fortificationsdekingston. The most populous canadian province, it is home to more than onethird of canada. Lawrence and cataraqui rivers meet lake ontario have made it an important location for canadas first nations long before european settlers ever set foot here.
Lawrence river, 5 miles 220 km northeast of toronto. This picture is from picturesque canada, volume 1, page 169. Join kevin forget as he explores kingstion, ontario and shares tips for your visit. The facility was located on the kingston waterfront property known as mississauga point, which is the now the site of the marine museum of the great lakes at kingston. Kingston, ontario is a canadian city at the eastern end of lake ontario. Come out to our next meeting for the latest news and updates from the kingston historical society. Starting from 500 ce, going all the way up to 1918. Ottawa to kingston, ontario, canada history and genealogy.
Upper canada district maps circa 1800 upper canada ontario history books online index. Geography provides the islands between toronto and montreal, history gives you the unescodesignated rideau canal and fort henry, and kingston s people add a culture of music, food and drink thats hard to beat. The 10 best things to do in kingston 2020 with photos. Gis is a computer technology that brings together all types of information based on geographic location for the purpose of query, analysis and generation of maps and reports. Pdf compression, ocr, web optimization using a watermarked evaluation copy of. Queens university is situated on traditional anishinaabe and haudenosaunee territory. In 1899, the ontario historical society ohs published the first issue of ontario history, then titled papers and records. Military archaeology at point frederick, kingston, ontario.
Kingston shipyards was a canadian shipbuilder and ship repair company that operated from 1910 to 1968. A methodology, with special reference to kingston erudit. For more than 175 years, queens has attracted some of the most academicallyaccomplished students in the world, a collection of bright minds and ambitious spirits. Kingston has a history of hosting major curling competitions. Media in category kingston, ontario the following 144 files are in this category, out of 144 total. Publications kingston branch, the ontario genealogical society.