Kingston Fortifications National Historic Site of Canada is located in and around the harbour area of Kingston, Ontario. Situated at the mouth of the Cataraqui River, and overlooking the confluence of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River, the fortifications consist of five separate 19th-century military installations, including Fort Henry National Historic Site of Canada (NHSC), Fort Frederick, part of the Point Frederick Buildings NHSC, the Murney Tower NHSC, Shoal Tower NHSC, and Cathcart Martello Tower.
Kingston Fortifications
Kingston, Ontario
- Type
- Military
- Address
- 211 Ontario Street, Kingston, ON
Get directions - Hours
- Open all year round
Amenities
-
Family-Friendly -
Guided Tour -
National Historic Site -
Parking -
Pet-Friendly -
Washrooms -
Wheelchair Access
Location
211 Ontario Street, Kingston, ON
Get directions
Gallery
Nearby Places
Kingston Dry Dock
Kingston, Ontario
This is a designated national historic site owned by the Marine Museum of the Great Lakes.
View Place | Get Directions
Murney Tower Museum National Historic Site of Canada
Kingston, Ontario
The museum displays a collection of military and domestic artifacts of 19th century.
View Place | Get Directions
The Museum of Health Care at the Ann Baillie Building
Kingston, Ontario
The Museum of Health Care is located in the Ann Baillie Building, a National Historic site
View Place | Get Directions
Fort Henry National Historic Site
Kingston, ON
19th-century British military fortress
View Place | Get Directions
Popular VisitLists Including "Kingston Fortifications"
15 Historic Places to Visit in Ontario This Summer
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario to 15 places
Explore these great outdoor historic stops in Ontario this summer!
View VisitList
Ontario Military History
London, Ontario to Hamilton, Ontario 14 places
Ontario is full of military history, explore these sites to learn more.
View VisitList
Discover Canada
to Halifax, Nova Scotia 8 places
Places to discover
View VisitList
NoelsCrossCanadaVisitList
Winnipeg, Manitoba to Fort Nelson, British Columbia 10 places
Noel’s Cross-Canada Historic Places Visit List
View VisitList
