Hockey Hall of Fame Inducts Doug Gilmour

November 15, 2011July 26, 2017 Duke Smythe

Last night, one of Kingston’s greatest names in sport took his place amongst hockey’s elite including: Bobbie Orr, Gordie Howe, Wayne Gretzky and many others, as he was ceremoniously inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. During Doug Gilmour’s 20 year career, he played for St. Louis (’83–’88), Calgary (’88–’92),

City Landmarks Vol VIII

June 29, 2009July 26, 2017 Duke Smythe

Summer brings loads of activities to Kingston, while City Park, Market Square and Confederation Park are not the only outdoor venues for fun and excitement. From music festivals to buskers and their brand new basketball court, McBurney Park (aka Skeleton Park) is a secret garden that few tourists will ever

City Landmarks Vol VII

June 1, 2009June 14, 2017 Duke Smythe

When it comes to famous Kingstonians, there is one name that is often cited at the top of everyone’s list. There’s certainly good reason for this gentleman’s widespread notoriety, as his tremendous contributions to Canada earned him everlasting commemoration in Kingston in the form of numerous historical plaques, a statue

City Landmarks Vol VI

May 21, 2009July 18, 2017 Duke Smythe

The Limestone City’s waterfront has a storied past, as it served as a strategic shipbuilding centre, and provided the backdrop for the tale of the Herchmer ghost. But that’s just scratching the surface. Today we’re advancing our exploration of Kingston’s historical shores by sailing back in time to recount the

City Landmarks Vol V

December 5, 2008June 14, 2017 Duke Smythe

Bonjour mes amis. Happy Friday, and all that jazz. It’s been far too long since I gave you a dose of Kingston’s rich history, so today I’m coming back at ya with a story about the old Prince. Constructed in 1809, the Prince George Hotel has stood the test of

Sunday Market

September 22, 2008July 18, 2017 Duke Smythe

Check out the photos from my adventure to the Public Market yesterday on the Kingstonist’s Flickr. It was a great way to spend the last day of Summer and officially welcome the Fall. Usually the market runs until Thanksgiving, but if the weather permits, you’ll be able to enjoy fresh

City Landmarks Vol IV

August 18, 2008March 23, 2014 Duke Smythe

Rain, rain on my parade. I had originally intended on featuring ye olde Fort Henry in Vol IV, but Krista blew that one out of the water with her inaugural post, and so it was back to square one. Luckily there are a ridiculous number of historic plaques in the

City Landmarks Vol III

July 17, 2008June 14, 2017 Duke Smythe

I’m back with the third installment of my mini history lesson, helping you to better understand the city we live in. Steps away from the controversial LVEC site, is a small, zigzagging strip of crumbling limestone, which looks like the remains of an ancient civilization. This structure “may” be part

Smoke ’em if you got ’em

May 13, 2008July 26, 2017 Duke Smythe

I was brought up to give it my all, and never quit anything I’d started. Even so, I don’t think that my parents would be disappointed to learn that I am a quitter, and I’m damn proud of it. You see, for years I considered myself a casual or social

City Landmarks Vol I

May 8, 2008July 18, 2017 Duke Smythe

Over the last few months, Kingstonist.com has focused on current issues and events in and around the city. During that time a sizable number of visitors from outside of Kingston have written in to express how much they love the growing collection of images on our Flickr page. In order

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