Historic Kingston Guided Tour + ​1000 Islands Cruise​

Your trip starts with some free time in downtown Kingston and lunch on your own, followed by a guided bus tour of the city with a local expert to discover the amazing history of this city. Did you know that Kingston was the first capital city of what was then known as the United Province of Canada?

After the guided tour, you will enjoy a leisurely 90 minute narrated boat cruise in the 1000 Islands region and learn more about Fort Henry, shipwrecks, classical architecture, Canada's Royal Military College and the Kingston Penitentiary.

And on the way home you get to stop and experience the Big Apple for a bite to eat and a chance to purchase all kinds of delicious goodies to bring home with you. Check out the mumble bread! ;-)
1-Day Trip
$99 + HST

Sat June 9, 2018
Sat June 23, 2018
Sat July 28, 2018
Sat Aug 18, 2018
​Sat Sept 22, 2018 

Inclusions

  • Round trip transportation on deluxe bus with a washroom and WiFi.
  • Guided historical bus tour of Kingston with local tour guide. 
  • Narrated 90-minute boat cruise. 
  • Visit to The Big Apple.
  • Free time in Kingston harbourfront area. 
  • Complimentary bottled water and snacks.
  • Escorted tour with ShortTrips.ca tour director available at all times during tour. 
  • All tips included.
     

Pickup Locations

For more information about a pickup location, please click on it's name in the list below.
  1. 7:30 AM - Mississauga, Hurontario & Courtney Park Drive​
  2. 8:00 AM - York Mills Station
  3. 8:25 AM -- Scarborough Town Centre
  4. 9:00 AM -- Whitby GO Station parking garage, Brock St. S & Victoria St W.
Return Times:
  • Whitby 8:15 PM
  • Scarborough 8:45 PM
  • York Mills 9:10 PM
  • Mississauga 9:40 PM

Tour Dates

Sat June 9, 2018
​Sat June 23, 2018
Sat July 28, 2018
Sat Aug 18, 2018
​Sat Sept 22, 2018 

Price

$99 + HST  per person
To book over the phone
​please call (866) 208-2950

Travelling With Children

  • Children 10+ are welcome on this tour. Price is the same as adults. 

Cancellations & Refunds

  • 100% full refund if you cancel at least 14 days before the trip departure date. 
  • Sorry but no refunds if cancellation is received less then 14 days before trip departure date. 
  • Your seat is fully transferable to anyone else up to the time of departure without penalty. 

Tour Highlights

Kingston Guided Tour

Explore over three hundred years of history in Canada’s first Capital and a World Heritage Destination.

Hear tales from the time of the early settlers and fur traders and explore this military outpost and a major town of industry, it's architecture and the personalities that helped build the city and the country. 

1000 Islands Cruise

This 90 minute narrated cruise will highlight the unique sights and heritage of the 1000 Islands region and the historic waterfront of Canada's First Capital. The cruise passes close to National Park Islands and National Historic Sites, and includes a lively narration of Kingston's history and natural setting.

The focus of this cruise is on the history and waterfront of the city of Kingston, and its place at the beginning of the St Lawrence River and the 1000 Islands region. Highlights include the westerly Islands local to Kingston's harbour as well as Fort Henry, shipwrecks, classical architecture, Canada's Royal Military College and the imposing Kingston Penitentiary. 

The Big Apple

On our way back from Kingston, we stop for dinner at the Big Apple. 

In addition to an extensive menu, you also get a chance to shop for some delicious apple pies, apple bread, apple crumble, apple chips... well, you get the idea. They also have an extensive wine tasting and tea/coffee counter. And if you feel energetic, you can always climb to the observation deck at the top of the big apple to get a bird's eye view of the area. 

Cost of dinner is not included in the tour price. 

To get an idea of the facilities and the cafe menu at The Big Apple, please click here.