A brewery was first established on this Wellington Street site in 1794. Known over the years as Kingston Brewery, Robbin’s Brewery, and later The Bajus Brewery, it saw stone additions by architect William Coverdale in 1857 and 1861. Distinctive features include the upper loading door flanked by beer barrels and twelve-star stay bolts referencing Bajus’s Twelve-Star Lager. After closing, the brewery became a warehouse and later residential condos, now called The Bajus.

See it in person at 308 Wellington Street

In 1857, architect William Coverdale designed a beautiful new schoolhouse for the Kingston Board of Trustees. Built from hammer-dressed limestone, it opened the following year and became the city’s central high school by 1869. Renamed Louise School in 1879 in honour of Princess Louise, it later saw an addition by architect Joseph Power in 1889. In 2004, KEILTY transformed the historic building into elegant one- and two-bedroom residences, with Starbucks Coffee Company welcoming guests on the main floor.

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Originally owned by Imperial Oil, this brick building was designed by the renowned Kingston architectural firm Newlands and Sons in approximately 1905 to serve as a broom factory for William Bailey. The factory continued to produce brooms until it was abandoned in the 1990s. Saved from demolition and restored by RAW Design, it earned heritage status in 2015. Today, it’s a lively arts hub filled with film screenings, concerts, and creative workspaces.

Visit in person at 305 Rideau Street

McBurney Park, also called Skeleton Park, was established in the 1800s as Kingston’s Upper Burial Ground and served as the final resting place for early settlers from 1819 to 1864. In the late 1880s, many remains were moved to other cemeteries. Today, visitors can see historical markers such as an obelisk honouring Rev. Barclay and a granite cross commemorating Scottish and Irish settlers. The park has become a vital part of the community, featuring playgrounds and gardens. Each June, it hosts the Skeleton Park Arts Festival, a lively celebration of art, music, and local culture.

Visit it at 30 Alma Street

The Royal Military College of Canada was founded in 1876 by Alexander Mackenzie to train officers for the Canadian military. Originally focused on military education, it has since become a bilingual university offering degrees in Arts, Science, and Engineering. Its campus sits on historic Point Frederick, once a British naval depot. Featured on the ornament, marking RMC’s upcoming 150th anniversary, are the Memorial Arch, Stone Frigate, Mackenzie Building, and Fort Frederick Martello Tower.

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