Portsmouth Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Kingston Waterfront

Kingston Waterfront

3.5/5(3 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Kingston with a trip to Kingston Waterfront. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Kingston Waterfront
Kingston Penitentiary

Kingston Penitentiary

You can learn about the history of Kingston with a visit to Kingston Penitentiary. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Kingston Penitentiary
Fort Henry

Fort Henry

3/5(2 reviews)

Find out about the history of Kingston with a stop at Fort Henry. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Fort Henry
Kingston City Hall

Kingston City Hall

5/5(2 reviews)

After visiting Kingston City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kingston. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Kingston City Hall
Canada's Penitentiary Museum

Canada's Penitentiary Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Canada's Penitentiary Museum in Kingston. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Canada's Penitentiary Museum

George Taylor Richardson Memorial Stadium

Catch an event at George Taylor Richardson Memorial Stadium during your trip to Kingston. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

George Taylor Richardson Memorial Stadium

Activities

3-day Eastern Canada Tour from Toronto

3-day Eastern Canada Tour from Toronto

AU$389
per adult
3-day Eastern Canada Tour from Toronto
Kingston: Heart of the Thousand Islands Riverboat Cruise

Kingston: Heart of the Thousand Islands Riverboat Cruise

AU$73
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Kingston: Heart of the Thousand Islands Riverboat Cruise
Kingston: Sunset Dinner Harbour Cruise

Kingston: Sunset Dinner Cruise

AU$150
per adult
Kingston: Sunset Dinner Cruise
Kingston: Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

Kingston: Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

AU$56
per adult
Kingston: Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour
Kingston: Ghosts and Mysteries Trolley Tour

Kingston: Ghosts and Mysteries Trolley Tour

AU$61
per adult
Kingston: Ghosts and Mysteries Trolley Tour
Ghosts of Fort Henry

Ghost Tour of Fort Henry National Historic Site

AU$38
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Ghost Tour of Fort Henry National Historic Site
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Our pick of the best Portsmouth Hotel Deals

Kingston Marriott

Kingston Marriott

4 out of 5
285 King St E, Kingston, ON
The price is AU$235 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$235
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kingston. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (177 reviews)
"Excellent location. Great dining options. Only downside is the cost of parking $35 a night. A bit of a surprise for Kingston. Maybe downtown Toronto. Likely mentioned in hotel details but didnot check for it."

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Kingston Marriott
Confederation Place - Hotel

Confederation Place - Hotel

3 out of 5
237 Ontario St, Kingston, ON
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kingston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,558 reviews)
"N/a"

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

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Confederation Place - Hotel
Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront

Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront

4 out of 5
1 Johnson Street, Kingston, ON
The price is AU$237 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$237
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Kingston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,079 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay at the Delta in Kingston. The staff were really friendly and helpful. The only downside is the $36 plus tax per night for parking."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront
Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston Water's Edge

Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston Water's Edge

3 out of 5
7 Earl St, Kingston, ON
The price is AU$264 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$264
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Kingston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,031 reviews)
"Parking was extra"

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston Water's Edge
Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront by IHG

Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront by IHG

3.5 out of 5
2 Princess St, Kingston, ON
The price is AU$242 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$242
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Kingston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,647 reviews)
"The location and the waterfront/harbour view was wonderful. And it was nice to have a balcony, with the water so close I could dive off it (probably not recommended). The room was reasonable, but average. I was under the impression it included a bathtub but was disappointed to find it just a shower. ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront by IHG
Motel 6 Kingston, ON

Motel 6 Kingston, ON

2 out of 5
1542 Robinson Court, Kingston, ON
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$177 per night from 29 July to 30 July
AU$177
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Kingston. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,526 reviews)
"Good , clean, coffee and tea available. Good location, clean rooms and spacious."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Motel 6 Kingston, ON
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Other neighbourhoods around Portsmouth

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Alwington

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Alwington and surrounding area, you can visit Kingston Penitentiary and Canada's Penitentiary Museum.

Alwington
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Calvin Park

While Calvin Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kingston Centre and George Taylor Richardson Memorial Stadium.

Calvin Park
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Sunnyside

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

While Sunnyside isn't home to many top sights, Kingston Centre and Kingston Penitentiary are some notable places to visit nearby.

Sunnyside
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Queen's

If you're spending some time in Queen's, Lake Ontario and Agnes Etherington Art Centre are top sights worth seeing.

Queen's
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Hillendale

Though Hillendale may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kingston Centre and Canada's Penitentiary Museum.

Hillendale
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Williamsville

When in Williamsville, you can plan a visit to The Grand Theatre and Kingston Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Williamsville

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