I've always been curious about this place when I walked past in on my Kingston travels, and now my…read morecuriosity has been satisfied! It's basically a rep theatre, but what a rep theatre! Two screens, with them and the box office upstairs. There is elevator access, so the space is totally accessible. I didn't take any photos here, because although I don't mind being a nuisance in a restaurant, there's something about doing it in a movie theatre that makes me reluctant. So we'll see how good my powers of description are. You can buy tickets ahead of time online, or at the box office. I did the latter, and was amazed when the ticket master swung a screen around and showed me the seating plan. I could choose my own seat! What world was this? What kind of rep cinema heaven? All the standard concession standards were on sale, along with various beers and ciders for the adults who want such things while watching a movie. The decor isn't anything remarkable, except for the closed gramophone cabinet with a DO NOT TOUCH sign (close enough, I forget the exact wording). It made me wonder if they crank it up for special events... I saw a lady with a ceramic coffee mug. So as to not keep everyone in suspense, a slide in the theatre said they can serve you a drink in a ceramic cup or a disposable one, your choice! What was going on? Futhermore, my popcorn with no topping was delicious. Almost no unpopped kernels. Another slide informed me that they popped them using coconut oil, and that they used REAL BUTTER. What are the rents like in Kingston, anyway? With all this, the prices were comparable to what you pay in Toronto for a rep theatre. The theatre is long and narrow, because there are two of them side by side. For the size of the room, the screen is a fine size, and the seats are modern, clean, and comfortable. Sound is great as well. I chatted with the cinema masters behind the counter after the movie, and they aren't on any standard rep circuit. The owner picks out what they like for the programme. Frankly, I liked a lot more of the monthly calendar than my current Toronto rep theatre, as much as I love it. All the prices are pretty rep theatre standard. If you're in downtown Kingston with a couple of hours to spare, this is a wonderful space to catch a movie in!

The Screening Room is a Kingston treasure. It's an independent cinema that shows (mostly) indie,…read moreart house, and critically acclaimed, film festival movies. However, they do show blockbusters from time to time, as they are currently doing with Wonder Woman. It's the perfect spot to catch all of the Oscar-buzz movies, as well as foreign films that are worth the watch. Their website, newsletter, and Facebook make it easy to stay up-to-date on what's showing at the moment. The theatre rooms themselves are smaller than some may be used to, but provide a cozy atmosphere that make you feel like the movie is just yours to discover. I can assure you that I have discovered some of my favourite flicks here, and my faith in filmmaking is renewed every time i walk out. Price-wise, they are quite reasonable, and with their new membership system, buying an annual membership works out to be "worth it" after something like 2 movies. Besides, I'd happily hand over all of my money to these wonderful people. One thing to note is that they are cash only, so drop by the bank or ATM beforehand. They are currently working to expand the Screening Room and add a new screen, which is very exciting to hear! I'm looking forward to seeing another movie here soon!

I would recommend this university for the following reasons:…read more A) participation rate of students in extra-curricular activities is higher than any other school in Canada, and its not even a close race. It seems like everyone is in a club or sport of some kind. B) the school is serious academically, and so are most of its students. You won't be uncool if you actually want to do your homework, because it does help getting a good job. C) recruiters and hiring managers look at Queen's grads as a premium over many schools (though not always, and a big adjustment for what degree you are referring to is needed). Queen's is not number one in everything, but it is number one in many fields. I would not recommend Queen's for its location. Its in Kingston, you have to get over that if you go here. The Kingston economy is supported by a huge injection of government jobs (defense, prisons, gov't departments). This is not a diversified economy that can support job creation, though I'm sure you can find people who disagree with that. Comparable schools include University of Toronto, UWO in London, and McGill in Montreal.

Recently, I met up with a couple of other CEO and we compared lifelines - when have we been happy…read moreand when not. Not surprisingly, most people had a very good time when they were in the US for an exchange program. My exchange program was with the School of Business at Queen's University, and I did not only have one of the best times of my life there, but also learned a tremendous amount of stuff. International Business, Managing in a multicultural Environment, Marketing, Human Resources Management are all classes well remembered.

The Grand Theatre is a much loved downtown concert venue that had a major renovation within the…read morelast few years. It's a good place for concerts, plays and the like, and it's worth seeing something here if you have a chance. Kingston is such a great city to see big names in small venues, and in my opinion, that's always the best way to see someone live. Seating is comfortable, and I don't think anyone in the back of the top level would have a drastically different view of the stage as someone sitting closer to the front on the lower level. I believe there is a bar and coat check service on the site.

Since the renovation, I have attended many events at the Grand. Sadly, my husband has rarely joined…read moreme. If you are under 30 years old, half price tickets are available for many shows. However, the tickets are usually located in the balcony. The leg room in the balcony makes an economy seat on a discount airline feel luxurious. I'm barely 5' tall and my knees touch the seat in front of me. If you can get orchestra tickets, the Grand Theatre is a fantastic venue. Even in the last row, the view is excellent. Parking is easy, the washrooms are clean, and the lounge is comfortable.

Beautiful wedding location but honestly a little old fashioned. For sure a legacy location if…read morethat's what you seek! Pleasant overall atmosphere, kind of churchy ‍

Fascinated by health care and the history that has passed? Then this is one of the many museums…read moreKingston has to offer that you do not wish to miss. My wife is mesmerized by the old dental gear, the jars, concoctions, snake oil, field surgery kits from WW1 and anything to do with medical. The volunteer staff will go out of their way to ensure that your visit is memorable and answer all questions with gusto. We were lucky to see the Iron Lung display and were shocked and saddened by the activity around those kids that needed it. Things have changed now in how oxygen is transmitted to the patient but it is very interesting to see how they solved the problem for those that needed it.