City Hall Tours

Learn more about Kingston City Hall’s fascinating history, beautiful architecture – and about the intriguing people, events, and stories associated with this national historic site. Those interested in heritage architecture will also enjoy the Heritage Resource Centre in the Market Square wing. 

A prominent landmark on the Kingston waterfront since 1844, City Hall is the symbolic centre of the community’s civic government and administration. Originally designed by architect George Browne when Kingston was the capital of the United Province of Canada, City Hall is one of the finest 19th century buildings in Canada and a nationally designated heritage site.

In addition to municipal government and City Council, the building has hosted many different organizations and services over the years including a bank, a saloon, church groups, theatre productions, a courtroom, and a women’s medical school.

Admission by donation.