Tourism Kingston
Service: Visitor Experience Centre
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: KGN0602 | Last Full Update: 25 Jan 2018 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Former Name | Tourist Information Office ; Visitor Information Centre ; Visitor Welcome Centre |
| Legal Name | Tourism Kingston Visitor Experience Centre |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Kingston |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Ontario St and Clarence St |
| Bus Route Notes | Kingston Transit Trip Planner |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Parking meters * free occasional parking on the street |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Tourist/visitor information office * provides information by mail, e-mail, fax, telephone, or in-person all year round * sells Kingston souvenirs, attraction tickets and merchandise * helps direct visitors to accommodations, attractions and services |
| Hours | January 2-April 30: Sun-Thu 10 am-4 pm, Fri-Sat 10 am-5 pm May 1-June 30: Sun-Wed 9:30 am-6 pm, Thu-Sat 9:30 am-7 pm July 1-September 3: Sun-Wed 9:30 am-8 pm, Thu-Sat 9:30 am-9 pm September 4-October 8: Sun-Wed 9:30 am-6 pm, Thu-Sat 9:30 am-7 pm October 9-December 30: Sun-Thu 10 am-4 pm, Fri-Sat 10 am-5 pm December 24: 9:30 am-1 pm December 25-26: Closed December 31: 9:30 am-1 pm January 1: Closed Note: Hours increase during Festivals and Events and in December-February during Lumina Borealis. |
| Areas Served | Kingston |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Call, e-mail or visit website for more information. |
| Languages | English ; French ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; More languages may be available in the summer months only, depending on staff working. |
| Fees | None - for information ; Fees for souvenirs and goods |
| Service Categories | Tourist Information |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-548-4415 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-855-4555 |
| Fax | 613-548-4549 |
| tourism@kingstoncanada.com | |
| Website | www.visitkingston.ca |
| Social Media |     |
| Primary Contact | Chris Whyman, Manager, Visitor Experience Centre, Tourism Kingston; Phone: 613-548-4415 ext 7250 * 1-888-855-4555 ext 7250; Email: towncrier@kingstoncanada.com |
| Alternate Contact | David Anderson, Assistant Manager, Visitor Experience Centre, Tourism Kingston; Phone: 613-548-4415 ext 7221 * 1-888-855-4555 ext 7221; Email: anderson@kingstoncanada.com |
| Primary Executive | Rob Kawamoto, Director of Tourism; Phone: 613-544-2725 ext 7245; Email: kawamoto@kingstoncanada.com |
| Other Details | |
| Funding | City / Town - City of Kingston ; Provincial - Ministry of Economic Development * Ministry of Tourism ; Federal |
| Print Material | Brochures * maps * annual visitor guide * monthly and annual calendar of events * Kingston publications |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | No |