Murney Tower National Historic Site

Kingston, Ontario

Type: Military
Address: 211 Ontario Street, Kingston, ON
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Hours: https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/kingston/Murney-Tower
Phone: 1-888-773-8888

Murney Tower National Historic Site is a squat stone defensive tower located on a point of raised ground known as Murray Point on the west shore of Kingston Harbour. Murney Tower is also a component of Kingston Fortifications National Historic Site. This designation refers to the tower with its ditch and glacis.

Learn more at the Murney Tower Museum: https://www.murneytower.com/

Amenities

Family-Friendly
Guided Tour
National Historic Site
Parking
Parkland
Pet-Friendly
Washrooms
Wheelchair Access

Location

211 Ontario Street, Kingston, ON
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