Best Walking Trails in Kingston
So you’re thinking of moving to Kingston or are already here but not sure what there is to do outside. Well luckily for you, there are some pretty amazing spots to walk within Kingston City. Here are our top walking locations:
Lemoine Point Conservation Area
This scenic trail system includes walking through beautiful forest, meadows and waterfront areas full of nature including birds, squirrels, deer and more. This is the perfect trail for your family and casual dog walking. Be sure to bring bird seed as the chickadees are known to land on your hands while holding out seeds!
Lake Ontario Park
Enjoy a paved trail system along the waterfront with access for swimming, areas for picnics, and play structures for children. This trail system leads to Portsmouth village along the water making it a to see sailboats, speed boats, ferries and other tour boats offered in Kingston. Keep up to date with events hosted at this park throughout the year.
Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area
Though located north of the 401 off Division, this expansive 14 km trail system is still within Kingston city limits. This protected area offers walks on trails, boardwalks and through forested areas. A popular event held here every year is Maple Madness where you can get a wagon ride to the main area where trees are tapped for maple syrup. Best of all, during maple madness enjoy a sweet breakfast with fresh syrup and pancakes. Outside of this, the conservations hosts many events and will groom trails for cross country skiers. Visit this website online to stay up to date with events hosted in the area throughout the year https://cataraquiconservation.ca/pages/little-cataraqui-creek
K&P Trail
Looking for a multi-purpose trail to go for a long or short run and/or bike ride? Then the K&P trail might be the best choice for you. This old Railway line is a 180km gravel trail system that connects downtown Kingston to the Town of Renfrew. With many points to hop on and off the trail each sections can offer different terrain and views. Plan your best route by visiting https://www.frontenaccounty.ca/en/things-to-do/kp-trail.aspx
Downtown Kingston
Kingston is known for its many historic sites including City Hall and Springer Market Square. Venture downtown through our historic neighborhoods to view beautiful architecture, or take in the waterfront by walking the waterfront trail downtown at Confederation Basin. Not only will you be able to take in breathtaking waterfront views, but also be able to watch various boats including the Wolfe Island Ferry!