Free to enter and tour. Very peaceful place to sit and relax and enjoy the lake/river and breeze…read more Plenty of parking and seating. History museum with a telescope on the outside. Gift shop on site to support the lighthouse.

BEAUTIFUL LIGHTHOUSE IN CAPE VINCENT, NY…read more====================================== My husband and I drove out to Tibbetts Point Lighthouse on Friday, November 15, 2024 while my son was at work. We should have checked the hours a bit better because Google said it was open, but it was closed for the season. It was still pretty from the outside, but very cold with the wind. This lighthouse is located at the end of the Great Lakes on Lake Ontario and the beginning of the St. Lawrence River. The property consists of three acres of land that was donated by Captain John Tibbetts in the early 1820's. In 1985 the new tower was built and is still in operation today. It has the only Fresnel lens still in operation on Lake Ontario. It can be seen from sixteen miles away. A foghorn was added and put into service in 1896. Down below there is a telescope that visitors can use. Points of interest are marked on the railing. If you are visiting the North Country I highly recommend a visit to Tibbetts Point Lighthouse.

If you're ever in Kingston, be sure to stop by the Martello Alley to see some great local artists…read morework and meet some very friendly artists! We came for a quick visit I think it was November, so it was quite chilly and snow-y outside. Thought the alley might be closed but as you walk in, the sensored lights turn on and greet you with beautiful works of art. Infact, the entire alley itself IS a work of art. David, the owner, has, in his own genius, turned what use to be a shabby dark alley, into a whole new scenery!! It's such a delightful little space that I think artists would love to gather, especially in the summer as he has a patio space. Sip some coffee, make some art, admire some beauty. :) David was so friendly too! He showed us all the "behind the scenes" of the pieces in the alley. The befores and afters are quite remarkable. As a very creative and resourceful individual myself, I truly appreciate the thought that went behind creating something so amazing out of seemingly not much. David is very passionate and proud of his work, and rightfully so! I hope more people come visit this alley and support the local artists!

David is a great guy with more stories than I had time for. The Alley is such a neat and local…read moreplace in the heart of Kingston that combines retail with art. From the decorations outside to the art inside, there is something for everyone. Highly recommend!

Went there early on Saturday in Autumn and the place was pretty empty - plenty of parking and it…read morewas only us and another couple on the guided tour. So much history packed inside and the tour didn't bore me for a second in those 50 minutes. So far I've been to the citadel in Halifax, Quebec and now Kingston. Love all of them.

I go here every time I visit Kingston. Everything about this is awesome and recently the Tattoo was…read morea ton of fun watching different bands play different songs. Would recommend to anyone going to Kingston for the first time.

It is small city of Canada on our way to Ottawa. Very…read morequaint town. The plaza was clean with small market places . There was a concert and farmers market on the marina. Sunday was a beautiful day to walk around. Reminds me of Salem Massachusetts and Portland , Maine .

This is a great place to tour if you are a fan of history and love the arts, there are many…read morehistorical buildings and great restaurants to check out. The tour of City Hall is free from the end of May until just after Thanksgiving in October so go and check it out the building has an interesting history! The jail cells in the bottom of City Hall have been redone and have great information about them as well as the jail cells themselves are interesting to see

This ferry crossing is a great example why you must do your due diligence prior to taking a…read morevacation to a place you've never been. This international border crossing is like no other and I mean like no other - first of all it's a water crossing which by no means makes it rare but this small family run operation is very rare, they are in the history books as the oldest ferry in the United States. For more than 200 years, the Horne family has been shuttling people from Cape Vincent, New York, to Wolfe Island, Ontario, Canada across the St. Lawrence River. The ferry was chartered in 1802 and today, still in the family, they continue to pack up to a dozen cars on their little ferry built back in 1952 for the short trip to Canada and back. Fortunately on this day we were the single passengers, my rental and the captain's aging old pickup truck were the only vehicles on the deck. Boarding on the Canadian side was quite the adventure with the high water level they have been experiencing, it was my first ferry boarding where I had to maneuver through a flooded ramp with the choppy river water threatening. A little nerve racking but vacations are suppose to be filled with adventure right? I'm told many travelers use this as a convenient "back door" entry to and from Canada for its ease and convenience however this wasn't the case today thankfully. Horne's is the only international ferry in the region and is located at one of the narrowest crossing distances between the two countries. The ferry ride, which takes all of 10 minutes to cross the seven miles is like no other, it's very small and rolls with the waves but the crew takes great care ensuring it's a safe voyage so pay attention to the crews instructions, back in 2013 a minivan rolled through the gate and plunged off the ferry mid river - fortunately no one was inside, the genius rent a wreck driver had failed to set the parking brake and left the van in neutral before exiting, no injuries from the spill but the captain did suffer a heart-attack and fortunately survived. The schedule of trips begins at 8 am and ends daily at 7:30 pm. Everything is small at Horne's ferry. The ferry boat itself, the family operation, the duration of the trek to Canada and even the fare. Coming in at $18 for a car and driver, plus $2 for each passenger, you cannot find a cheaper, quicker, fun and hassle-free way to go from the U.S. to Canada.

Be prepared to take a bumpy ride. In comparison with the Ferry from Kingston to Wolfe Island this…read moreis a miniature. A very small, private owned and operated ferry. Costs you $15 or CND 15 a vehicle. And then the adventure starts. Although it's a short ride, it can be a very bumpy ride because of the size of the ferry. But you can see the other side from the departure. So no worries. You'll survive. I did. A plus to the ferry / ferries is that their time tables match. That's probably no coincidince. And please excuse any grammar and spelling mistakes. English is not my first language. And my Apple device keeps changing English words into 'proper Dutch', my first language.

In the delightful, must-visit, riverside Ontario down of Kingston is, of all things, a delightful,…read moremust-visit steam locomotive. Officially named Engine 1095, it's more commonly referred to by the locals as "The Spirit of Sir John A." More than 100 years old (and in most recent decades residing as a photo op near Confederation Park), current visitors are quite lucky: This gem of the Canadian Pacific Railroad received a total refurbishment in time for its 100th birthday in 2013. It has an apropos location right next to the Kingston Visitor's Center -- once the century-long home of the K&P Railway station and the Canadian Locomotive Company. What it comes down to is it's a beautiful thing to see: Jet black, red trim on its windows, white trim on its wheels. Its tender/coal-car and main cab look brand-new; its cylinders, pistons, coupling rods, valve gears, boiler, and other parts shine. While there's a nice display explaining it's history, I wish they had a regular schedule of opportunities to hear the toot-toot and see the billows of steam arise from the chimney. Most people come through Kingston to hop on one of the many 1000 Island cruises. I say to don't forget to stop and see an important part of Canada's steam locomotive history.

This is a very small museum. The history is very intresting and the do provide free tours but if…read morefeels like they built a kids museum/attraction around an historic location where the focous is not the pump hpuse itself. While I wont drive especially for this museum if you live in Kingstone or are in the area this is a perfect kids activity for a rainy/snowy day. My kids (9&5) had a really good time here.