Kingston, Canada Travel Guide | A Perfect 1-Day Getaway from Ottawa

Just before school starts, we escaped boring Ottawa for a refreshing trip to Kingston - a charming lakeside city just 2 hours' drive away! 🚗💨 Why Kingston? ✔️ Once Canada's capital for 3 years ✔️ Home to prestigious Queen's University ✔️ Famous historic prison (a must-see!) 🍽️ Foodie First Stop: Tango Nuevo Kingston's hottest Spanish restaurant didn't disappoint! 6 dishes shared (portion sizes are small but exquisite) Romantic ambiance + super friendly staff 💰 CA$100/person (worth every penny!) 🏨 Hotel Check-In: Confederation Place Hotel CA$200/night for twin beds Prime waterfront location with stunning views 👮♂️ Kingston Penitentiary Tour (45 mins) Explored cells and exercise yards - surprisingly "luxurious" for a prison! 🎓 Queen's University Campus Stroll Caught 2023 frosh week festivities (so many attractive students! 😍) Beautiful lakeside campus vibes 🍹 Nightcap at Union Kitchen Cozy bar with friendly locals (met some awesome South Africans!) 🌅 Final Thoughts Kingston's relaxed pace and walkable downtown (buses only, no subway) make it perfect for: Lakeside walks Historic exploration Food & drink adventures 📍 All within walking distance! #CanadaTravel #KingstonGuide #OntarioGetaway #HistoricSites #UniversityTown #FoodieAdventure