Places worth the detour in Kingston
12 places worth going out of your way for lie within 12 km of Kingston, Canada, across 5 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (6). Best known: Fort Frontenac. 12 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 12, ranked 12
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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2.Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Catholic cathedral in Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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4.Fort Henry
Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem
Historic fort and National historic Site of Canada
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6.Agnes Etherington Art Centre
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Art museum in Ontario, Canada; part of Queen's University in Kingston
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9.Cathcart Tower
Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem
Martello Tower in Thousand Islands National Park, Canada
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10.Murney Tower
Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem
Defensive tower built to protect Kingston, Ontario from American threats
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11.Shoal Tower
Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem
Martello Tower located in the harbour of Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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12.International Hockey Hall of Fame
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Museum in Kingston, Ontario
