Kingston, ONT
About
Kingston is a city at the northwestern terminus of the Thousand Islands, in Frontenac County, Ontario, and was Canada's first capital city. It lies on the northeastern end of Lake Ontario, at the beginning of the St. Lawrence River. Kingston served as the first capital of the united Province of Canada from 1841 to 1844.
Facts
| Location | City of Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada |
|---|---|
| Where | The northwestern terminus of the Thiousand Islands; Canada's first capital city |
| Nearest places | Moore's Creek (of Canadian mainland), 5.7 km (3.5 mi) southeast Abbey Dawn Creek (of Canadian mainland), 5.7 km (3.6 mi) southeast Eastview, ONT, 5.9 km (3.7 mi) southeast |
| Nearest town | Eastview, ONT, 5.9 km (3.7 mi) southeast |
| Coordinates | 44.30667, -76.41639 |
| Official name record | CGNDB FEVJR |
| Official name adopted | 1998-01-01 |
Sources
- Canadian Geographical Names Database, Natural Resources Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
- Wikipedia: Kingston, Ontario