What's nearby?
Queen's University is located right on the shore of Lake Ontario at its northeastern end, where the lake meets the St. Lawrence River and the south end of the Rideau Canal.
Our main campus is just a few minutes walk from downtown Kingston.
Canada's two largest cities, Toronto and Montreal, are just a 2.5 hour drive.
Canada's capital city, Ottawa, is just a 2-hour drive away.
The U.S. border is just minutes away across the lake, and the Syracuse Hancock International Airport is a 2.5 hour drive.
Ontario's beautiful lake country, just north of the city, can be reached within minutes.
Explore Kingston's Neighbourhoods
- a detailed map of Kingston's neighbourhoods including information on schools, childcare, groceries, restaturants, entertainment and other services
- neighbourhood profiles, including average family income, household size and distribution of rental vs. home ownership
- an interactive tool to help you find your neighbourhood