The Murney Tower Museum is a local history museum operated by the Kingston Historical Society in partnership with Parks Canada since 1925. It is located in one of the four Martello Towers of Kingston, Ontario and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Rideau Canal and Kingston Fortifications. It is the oldest operating museum in Kingston, which has a collection of domestic and military artifacts that portray 19th-century life in Kingston. It also offers guided tours, audio tours, educational programs, special events, and exhibits.
Overlooking the confluence of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River, Kingston Fortifications National Historic Site of Canada is located in and around the harbour area of Kingston, Ontario.
Here you’ll find five 19th-century military installations which were built from 1832-1840. The limestone fortifications were constructed as a defensible platform for guns and played an important role for the British Military during the War of 1812. These five sites were built to defend Kingston Harbour and the strategic placement of the Rideau Canal’s southern terminus.
