Statue of Sir John A. Macdonald situated in City Park. Sir John A. was a Father of Confederation and the first Prime Minister of Canada.
Shoal Tower at sunrise. The Shoal Tower is one of four Martello Towers in Kingston that once protected the harbour and the entrance to the Rideau Canal system against any hostile vessels.
The Frontenac County Court House. The fountain is a memorial to Sir George Airey Kirkpatrick, son of Kingston's first mayor, who eventually became lieutenant-governor of Ontario.
A vintage colour effect on the Royal Military College Memorial Arch. RMC cadets who have died in the line of duty have their names engraved on the monument.
Vintage type photo of current Officers at Fort Henry - a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Vintage type photo of field artillery guns and infantry shooting during a mock battle in preparation for a Sunset Ceremony when the Fort Henry Guard Drums, Drill Squad and Artillery Detachment act the story of the 1860s military music, drill and artillery maneuvers.
Drum Major’s salute during a Sunset Ceremony. The Fort Henry Drums were made up of bugle, fife and drums and would call to order the Fort Henry Guard.
View of the Royal Military College & Fort Frederick (one of four Martello Towers in Kingston) at dusk on a cold cloudy blustery day.
RMC grounds as seen from Fort Henry, using HDR software for an old painterly look. Photo taken on a cloudy cold wintery day in December.
RMC grounds as seen from Fort Henry, using HDR software for a painterly look. Photo taken on a cloudy cold wintery day in December.
An HDR image of the Royal Military College Memorial Arch. RMC cadets who have died in the line of duty have their names engraved on the monument.
A vintage colour effect on the Royal Military College Memorial Arch. RMC cadets who have died in the line of duty have their names engraved on the monument.
A monochrome image of the Royal Military College Memorial Arch. RMC cadets who have died in the line of duty have their names engraved on the monument.
RMC grounds as seen from Fort Henry, using HDR software for a painterly look. Photo taken on a cloudy cold wintery day in December.
RMC grounds as seen from Fort Henry, using HDR software for a painterly look. Photo taken on a cloudy cold wintery day in December.
RMC grounds as seen from Fort Henry, using HDR software for a painterly look. Photo taken on a cloudy cold wintery day in December.
RMC grounds as seen from Fort Henry, using HDR software for a painterly look. Photo taken on a cloudy cold wintery day in December.
Gananoque Boat Lines is one company that offers cruise tours of the 1000 Islands to tourists.
Gananoque Boat Lines is one company that offers cruise tours of the 1000 Islands to tourists. A small boat gives a local flavour.
Clock Tower - This 28m (85ft) Clock Tower was a gift to the town from its resident bridge builder, Charles Macdonald, and was erected in 1903. It was designed by noted American architect, Franklin T. Lent.
Sculpture Park with its water fountain. Here is a metal tree with its limbs trying to imitate the water fountain.
Sculpture Park with its water fountain. A couple of mute swans enjoy a peaceful atmosphere.
Sculpture Park with its water fountain. A couple of mute swans enjoy a peaceful atmosphere.
MacDonald House and Park – MacDonald House was built in 1831 by John MacDonald, a business person and leader in the community. This neoclassic centre hall building has been used as a court, jail, library and for council meetings. It currently serves as the Town's municipal offices. The bandshell in the park nearby was erected in 1921 and continues to be used for many public events.
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church - The original Stone St. church was built in 1854 with additions and a spire erected 20 years later. A Mrs. Coates donated the rose window which was brought from Scotland.
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church - The original Stone St. church was built in 1854 with additions and a spire erected 20 years later. A Mrs. Coates donated the rose window which was brought from Scotland.
Byers House - This Italianate dwelling was built in the late 1860's by William Byers, the town's first mayor. It later became a tourist home, then a dining facility and is now the Victoria Rose Inn Bed and Breakfast.
Byers House - This Italianate dwelling was built in the late 1860's by William Byers, the town's first mayor. It later became a tourist home, then a dining facility and is now the Victoria Rose Inn Bed and Breakfast.
Byers House - This Italianate dwelling was built in the late 1860's by William Byers, the town's first mayor. It later became a tourist home, then a dining facility and is now the Victoria Rose Inn Bed and Breakfast.
The St. John's Roman Catholic Church with its beautiful roof in the background overlooking the Marina.
The Parmenter House – This building was constructed in 1800 for Joel Parmenter co–founder of the town's first rivet factory. It has operated as the Golden Apple Restaurant since 1928 but was severely damaged in a fire in 2008. The business reopened in 2010.
The Parmenter House – This building was constructed in 1800 for Joel Parmenter co–founder of the town's first rivet factory. It has operated as the Golden Apple Restaurant since 1928 but was severely damaged in a fire in 2008. The business reopened in 2010.
The Chrysler House - This house was built in 1826 for a Mr. Chrysler, a local ship's merchant. It was renovated in 1870, and is now Beaver Hall Bed and Breakfast. This Victorian home won the 2007 Heritage Committee award for restoration.
The Chrysler House - This house was built in 1826 for a Mr. Chrysler, a local ship's merchant. It was renovated in 1870, and is now Beaver Hall Bed and Breakfast. This Victorian home won the 2007 Heritage Committee award for restoration.
The Chrysler House - This house was built in 1826 for a Mr. Chrysler, a local ship's merchant. It was renovated in 1870, and is now Beaver Hall Bed and Breakfast. This Victorian home won the 2007 Heritage Committee award for restoration.
The Skinner House - This fine Queen Anne Revival style home was built for prominent local businessman and provincial politician Fred Skinner in 1905 at a cost of $7,000. It has also served as a convalescent home and is currently Sleepy Hollow Bed & Breakfast. It was designated as a historical site in 2009.
The Skinner House - This fine Queen Anne Revival style home was built for prominent local businessman and provincial politician Fred Skinner in 1905 at a cost of $7,000. It has also served as a convalescent home and is currently Sleepy Hollow Bed & Breakfast. It was designated as a historical site in 2009.
Christ Church Anglican - This magnificent building was constructed in 1857 of locally quarried sandstone. The parish hall was added in 1901.
Christ Church Anglican - This magnificent building was constructed in 1857 of locally quarried sandstone. The parish hall was added in 1901.
Christ Church Anglican - This magnificent building was constructed in 1857 of locally quarried sandstone. The parish hall was added in 1901.
The Parmenter House (Woodview Villa) - This fine old residence was built for prominent local businessman Charles Parmenter in 1877 (his first residence) and remained a private home until 1946 at which time it became the Athlone Restaurant and Inn. The motel units were added later.
The Parmenter House (Woodview Villa) - This fine old residence was built for prominent local businessman Charles Parmenter in 1877 (his first residence) and remained a private home until 1946 at which time it became the Athlone Restaurant and Inn. The motel units were added later.
The Parmenter House (Woodview Villa) - This fine old residence was built for prominent local businessman Charles Parmenter in 1877 (his first residence) and remained a private home until 1946 at which time it became the Athlone Restaurant and Inn. The motel units were added later.