About Kingston
Kingston City is a picturesque city located at the eastern end of Lake Ontario, where the lake runs into the St. Lawrence River and the Thousand Islands begin.
Kingston is one of Canada’s most historic communities, its first capital city, and boasts recently designated UNESCO World Heritage Fortifications. Along with historic sites, Kingston is home to many museums, galleries, shopping districts, dining and cultural attractions.
With a beautiful waterfront, and world-famous fresh water sailing and golf courses, there is never a shortage of things for you to do in unforgettable Kingston.
To find out more about the city of Kingston, visit www.cityofkingston.ca
On-Site Accommodation Information
We have set up several accommodation options for your convenience. We highly recommend that you choose St. Lawrence College dormitory as you will be within walking distance from the plenary, breakout sessions and the exhibitions.
St. Lawrence College On-Campus Accommodations
St. Lawrence College is pleased to provide you with convenient, contemporary, smoke-free accommodations at an affordable rate. The facilities are clean, well maintained, comfortable and secure. WWEC2008 highly recommends that you take advantage of the opportunity to reside on campus at St. Lawrence College.
You may book your dorm room online by clicking here.
Off-Site Accommodations in the Kingston Area
A block of rooms at the hotels listed below have been reserved for the 2008 WWEC. To receive your conference discount, you must phone in your reservation.
Downtown Kingston (all hotels downtown are approximately 5 km or 3 miles from St. Lawrence College:
Four Points by the Sheraton
285 King Street East Kingston Ontario K7L 3B1
613-544-4434, 1-888-478-4333
Please mention World Wind Energy Conference (cut off date is June 1, 2008)
Rates $185CDN per night plus applicable taxes
Holiday Inn
2 Princess Street, Kingston ON K7L 1A2
613-549-8400 ext 2660
Please mention World Wind Energy Conference (cut off date is May 23, 2008)
Rate $170 CDN per night plus applicable taxes two double beds or $180 CDN per night plus applicable taxes King Executive
The Confederation Place Hotel
237 Ontario Street, Kingston ON K7L 2Z4
613-549-6300, 1-888-825-4656
Please mention World Wind Energy Conference (cut off date is May 23, 2008)
Rate $105.00 per night plus applicable taxes, based on single occupancy, $119.00 per night plus applicable taxes, based on double occupancy
Radisson Hotel Kingston Harbourfront
1 Johnson Street, Kingston ON K7L 5H7
613-549-8100, 1-888-548-6726
Please mention World Wind Energy Conference (cut off date is May 23, 2008)
Rate $169.00 per night plus applicable taxes, double room, $199.00 per night plus applicable taxes, based on King Room
The Ambassador Conference Resort Kingston
The Ambassador is the closest hotel to St. Lawrence College
Situated approximately 3 km or 1.5 miles from St. Lawrence College
1550 Princess Street Kingston Ontario K7M 9E3
613-548-3605, 1-800-267-7880
Please mention World Wind Energy Conference (cut off date is June 1, 2008)
Rates $125 CDN per night plus applicable taxes
Things to Do and See in Kingston
May we suggest...
There are so many wonderful things to see and do while you are here, but where to start? Here are just a few of our favourite pastimes in Kingston...
Explore the historic sites and modern attaractions of Canada's second oldest city on the Confederation Tour Trolley or visit www.kingstonaudiotours.com and download your own personal walking tour.
Visit the 20 plus museums and historic sites as well as art galleries that Kingston has to offer. Find out more at tourism.kingstoncanada.com or visit the Kingston Tourist Information Office at 209 Ontario Street, 613-548-4415.
Enter a marvelous reproduction of the 19th century military life at Fort Henry National Historic Site, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Take advantage of Kingston's amazing shopping opportunities including everything from the quaint shops and boutiques dotting our downtown core to malls and outlet stores throughout the city.
Take in a 1000 Islands cruise and be amazed by this area's glorious natural beauty. Schedule, rates and reservations can be made online at www.ktic.ca or by calling 613-549-5544.
Discover Kingston's dark and ghostly secrets on a Haunted Walk of Kingston. Click here or call 613-549-6366.
See also...
"Social Events" and "Official Side Events" on the Conference page for more things to see and do at WWEC2008.
Getting to Kingston
For bus information, visit:
Greyhound bus service - www.greyhound.ca
Coach Canada bus service - www.coachcanada.com
For train information, visit:
Via Rail train service - www.viarail.ca
For airline information, visit:
www.flyjazz.ca/english/ourComm/kingston.asp
Click here to access more information on travel to Kingston.
Driving Directions and Parking
Click here to access a virtual map with driving and parking directions for St. Lawrence College.
Shuttle Bus Service to St. Lawrence College
A complementary shuttle bus service will be available to transport delegates arriving in Kingston on Monday June 23 at the VIA Station and Norman Rogers Airport to St. Lawrence College.
Arrivals: VIA Train Station, Monday June 23, 2008, shuttle pick up schedule:
- 9:45 am
- 12:15 pm
- 1:00 pm
- 2:35 pm
- 5:45 pm
- 6:15 pm
- 8:15 pm
- 9:15 pm
Arrivals: Norman Rogers Airport, Monday June 23, 2008 shuttle pick up schedule:
- 2:00 pm
- 3:50 pm
- 6:00 pm
- 7:00 pm
- 8:45 pm
Departures: to VIA Train Station, Thursday June 26, 2008:
- 1:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
- 5:00 pm
Departures: to Norman Rogers Airport, Thursday June 26, 2008:
- 1:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
- 5:00 pm
Conference organizers thank the City of Kingston for their support of the shuttle bus service.
