Strathcona Park Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Kingston Waterfront
Explore the waterfront in Kingston with a trip to Kingston Waterfront. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Kingston Penitentiary
You can learn about the history of Kingston with a visit to Kingston Penitentiary. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Fort Henry
Find out about the history of Kingston with a stop at Fort Henry. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Kingston City Hall
After visiting Kingston City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kingston. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Canada's Penitentiary Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Canada's Penitentiary Museum in Kingston. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Queen's University
Explore the campus of Queen's University during your visit to Kingston. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

Thousand Islands Two Castle Helicopter Tour
Top hotels in Strathcona Park

Strata Hotel
Fantastic room very spacious, great prices, and the downstairs staff was very friendly had a great conversation with one of the men and he made us amazing drinks!! Definitely will be coming back:)
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Best Western Fireside Inn
A very clean and well-maintained hotel with two great restaurants/bars and friendly staff. The breakfast was disappointing after reading good reviews of it. The coffee machines were both empty when we arrived and the food wasn’t hot or tasty. It’s probably good if you arrive earlier. We were there ...
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Confederation Place - Hotel
This is by no means a five star hotel. But it has to be the best value for the money in Kingston! It’s on the water, downtown, close to Queen’s, has super comfy, nicely made-up beds, and a carefully boxed breakfast with plenty to eat, including coffee, that you can take with you, or enjoy in the ...
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Kingston Highway 401/Division Street
Sukhraj sent us an email with a notice about the hotel being full / busy for our night away. That was really appreciated to set the expectations. We ended up having one of the best, quietest hotel stays we have ever had. Our daughter had a BLAST in the pool and water slide. The life guides were really ...
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kingston Central by IHG
Room was clean, no bad smell, and pillows and king size bed was super comfortable. Great shower with hot water! Indoor pool water was a bit cool but hottub was fabulous. Free breakfast was plentiful but hot foods weren’t hot, but had many choices. Overall great hotel!
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront
Best breakfast
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Strathcona Park

Hillendale
Though Hillendale may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kingston Centre and Canada's Penitentiary Museum.

Novelis
While visiting Novelis, you might make a stop by sights like King's Crossing Outlet and Landmark Cinemas Kingston.

Calvin Park
While Calvin Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kingston Centre and George Taylor Richardson Memorial Stadium.

Williamsville
When in Williamsville, you can plan a visit to The Grand Theatre and Kingston Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Cataraqui North
While visiting Cataraqui North, you might make a stop by sights like Invista Centre and Cataraqui Cemetery.

Sunnyside
While Sunnyside isn't home to many top sights, Kingston Centre and Kingston Penitentiary are some notable places to visit nearby.
