Timeline
08:30
Pick up a coffee and a pastry from CRAVE Coffee House & Bakery. It is Kingston's largest independent coffee house and scratch bakery, open from 08:00.
08:40
Walk to Kingston City Hall. This national historic site, designed by George Browne and completed in 1844, sits opposite Confederation Park. You can view the architecture or join a guided tour if it is a weekday between mid-May and Labour Day.
08:55
Walk four minutes ESE across the water to Shoal Tower. This Martello tower in the harbour (Confederation Basin) stands directly opposite City Hall and offers a clear view of the historic district.
Local tip
Check the route for the walk between City Hall and Shoal Tower if you are not familiar with the basin path.
Check before you go
- CRAVE Coffee House & Bakery is open Mo-Su 08:00-18:00.
- Guided tours at Kingston City Hall are offered on weekdays from mid-May through Labour Day and on weekends during July and August.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Kingston (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).