Downtown Kingston! Business Improvement Area announces the official launch of the 16th annual Limited Edition Pewter Collectibles. This holiday program celebrates a five-piece series of beloved and well-known historic Kingston landmarks cast as pewter ornaments.

The selected buildings and their release dates are:

“Heathfield” Providence Motherhouse – November 16th
National Bank – November 23rd
King’s Town College – November 30th
The Right Spot Restaurant – December 7th
Alexander Henry – December 14th

In conjunction with the Frontenac Heritage Foundation and submissions from the public, a committee selects the buildings for each year’s collection. All input is considered and thoroughly examined to ensure a collection that is balanced, attractive and representative of Kingston’s historical nature.

Each ornament can be purchased for $8 upon presentation of $25 worth of receipts from downtown businesses. The ornaments have a regular retail value of over $20. Receipts dated after November 1st 2009 are valid and may be from several businesses. As a reminder, receipts from all downtown businesses are applicable – from the dentist to the grocer – and of course, all holiday purchases. Quantities are limited and are available only as long as quantities last.

The 2009 Limited Edition Pewter Collection is sponsored in part by the Frontenac Heritage Foundation and Downtown Kingston! Ornaments are available at the Grand Theatre Box Office on Princess St., the Visitor Information Centre (209 Ontario St.), National Bank (328 King St. E.) and Wellington Foreign Exchange (153 Wellington St.) beginning Monday, November 16th.