Engine 1095 — Attraction in Ontario

Engine 1095 is the “Spirit of Sir John A.”, named after the first PM of Canada. Both the train engine and Sir John A. Macdonald originally hailed from Kingston. Built in 1913, this train engine was returned to Kingston after service in 1966 and recently restored in 2013.

It is an impressive photo-op spot, just don’t stand onto the train! We saw many new students celebrating their Queens University graduation by this spot. There is also a smaller replica for kids to play in front of the Kingston...

This train is free to visit, and has a few free parking spots. It's hard to miss seeing the Engine 1095, as it's located just by the visitor centre, behind the Kingston sign. It was very clean here, and not crowded at all when we visited on a weekend afternoon. Plus, there's even a miniature version of the train in front of the Kingston sign. It's very cute!

The Engine 1095 is an amazing landmark, marking the history of the railway industry and technology in the...

Came across Engine 1095 while exploring downtown Kingston — such a cool historic landmark! 🚂✨ The restored steam locomotive looks amazing up close and is a great tribute to the city’s railway heritage.

It’s located right by Confederation Park and City Hall, making it an easy and worthwhile stop for photos and a quick look at Kingston’s past. A must-see for history and train...