Kingston, Ontario is a premier Canadian destination for travelers and summer is the perfect time of year to plan a vacation to the Limestone City. Offering something for everyone, visitors to Kingston will find themselves impressed with all that the city has to offer. Whether dining at one of the fabulous restaurants, enjoying sorbetto at Mio Gelato, taking the kids to Playtrium, strolling through Confederation Park, catching a sunset ceremony at Old Fort Henry, or walking the downtown streets, Kingston, Ontario will never cease to amaze you.
Kingston 1000 Islands Boat Cruises offers a variety of 1000 Islands sightseeing cruises several times daily boarding at the city wharf at 1 Brock St within walking distance of Delta Hotel. Leave your car parked at the hotel and enjoy a 3-hour cruise through the heart of the 1000 islands. (1000islandscruises.ca)
The Haunted Walk is Kingston’s most popular walking tour company. Choose between the Original Haunted Walk of Kingston through the streets of the limestone city, or Ghosts of the Fort which explores the haunting at Old Fort Henry. (hauntedwalk.com)
A boutique-style hotel situated on beautiful Confederation Harbour, Delta Kingston Waterfront Hotel is also situated near a number of entertainment venues. The hotel is a ten-minute walk to Kingston’s K-Rock Centre, a premier sports and entertainment facility. Previous shows at K-Rock have included Elton John, Bryan Adams, and Cirque du Soleil.
The actual hotel entrance is directly inside the covered parking lot, but well lit. Self-parking costs CAD 18.00 per day with in/out privileges. Delta Hotel amenities include an indoor pool, hot tub, business Centre, Fitness Centre, and on-site dining options.
Though a business hotel, Delta Kingston Waterfront Hotel loves children. Upon check-in, our daughter received an age-specific “Kids’ Essentials” kit, which is given to all children from infant to age 7. Playpens are also available from the Front Desk. We were offered a playpen but had brought our own. The front desk staff were very friendly and welcoming and check-in was quick and efficient. Delta Kingston Hotel helps you lighten your load by providing luggage carts for your convince and a concierge to help you with your bags.
Guest rooms are offered in three categories – Mode, ModeDeluxe, and ModeSuites. We recently stayed in a ModeDeluxe Room on the 2nd floor. Our suite had a nice view of the Marina and the waterfront.
As soon as we entered our hotel room, we access in immediate danger. Staying in a hotel is part of the family vacation fun. However, just like at home, it’s important to prepare your surroundings for the safety of the little vacation-goers. We didn’t need to childproof the room at all, as chords were out of reach and lamps were built into the headboards.
The walls in the room are rather thin and during the evening we unfortunately had some loud neighbors who had checked in on a business trip, but our disadvantage was remedied the next day upon checkout. The front desk clerk waved our parking fee, which was a nice surprise.
If going for an extended stay, pack as light as you care to. The hotel offers laundry facilities right in the hotel.
The onsite restaurant, AquaTerra by Clark offers beautiful panoramic waterfront views. Recommended in “Where to Eat in Canada,” AquaTerra features regional dishes and a vast selection of local Canadian and international wines. Upon looking at the menu we did find the restaurant to be a bit pricey, but the typical prices you pay for an up-skill dining experience. Children 6 and under do eat free from the children’s menu.
You can also enjoy selections from the AquaTerra by Clark menu in the privacy of your hotel room. The in-room dining menu offers a full range of dining services for your convenience. Menu items, reservations, and more information about AquaTerra can be found at www.aquaterrabyclark.com and you can follow AquaTerra on Twitter @AquaTerraYGK or on facebook.com/aquaterrakingston.
We didn’t dine at the AquaTerra but instead drove to Kingston’s Denny’s, which is a great place to dine with an active toddler. Their kid’s menu offers plenty of delicious all-day options like Mac & Cheese or you can order a side of bananas, goldfish crackers, or yogurt.
Kingston has a variety of options from fine restaurants to recognized eateries like Lone Star that despite outdoor reservations, was a hopping place. Serving Thai & Cambodian food, Apsara Angkor Cuisine appeared to be a very popular spot for locals and travelers.
Robert offers a wide variety of all-natural, hand-crafted, environmentally friendly soap and cosmetic products. I couldn’t resist purchasing one of Robert’s soaps. Be sure to drop by the market and say hello to Robert or give him a shout-out on Twitter ( @kingstonsoap).
Through the spring, summer, and fall the Farmer’s Market operates Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Holiday Mondays from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. The Antique Market operates every Sunday.
With so many reasons to stay and play in Kingston during the summer, it’ was hard to return home.
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About Delta Hotels and Resorts
A leading Canadian hotel management company, Delta Hotels, and Resorts operates and franchises a diversified portfolio with 39 full-service, city center and airport hotels and resorts under the Delta brand. Widely regarded as Canada’s “brand of choice” by guests and owners, Delta also distinguishes itself as an exemplary employer. It is the only hotel company to have been recognized for its sustained focus on business excellence by the prestigious Excellence Canada with three Canada Awards for Excellence, including the award program’s highest honor, the Order of Excellence (2007). The hospitality company has also consistently ranked as one of the country’s 50 Best Employers for 13 years and has been named to the Green 30 since 2010. As well, as its national sustainability program, Delta Greens is the most comprehensive and ambitious in the hospitality industry touching on every aspect of the hotel business. Delta’s Corporate Social Responsibility platform, Delta Helps, includes a chain-wide commitment to the communities it serves through a national partnership with Habitat for Humanity Canada, participation in the Hotel Association of Canada’s Green Key Eco-Rating program, and work with various other charitable groups. Delta Hotels and Resorts is privately owned by the British Columbia Investment Management Corporation. For more information, please visit www.deltahotels.com