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Sport tourism

Tournament & event hosting

Whether you represent a local sport organization or governing body at the provincial, national or international level, let us show you why Kingston is the right home for next sport tournament, event or championship.

Why choose Kingston?

  • 01

    Vibrant, welcoming, and inclusive community

  • 02

    Accessibility and proximity to major centres (Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, New York)

  • 03

    Wide variety of sport facilities for all seasons

  • 04

    Hip and historic downtown with a spectacular waterfront

  • 05

    Sustainable hosting practices and access to an active base of local volunteers

  • 06

    Support from Tourism Kingston

Tournaments & Event Hosting

Tourism Kingston would be thrilled to work with you to plan a memorable, impactful sport event in Kingston. Our experienced team is ready to support you with:   

  • Professionally designed bid packages for hosting opportunities that require a bid, demonstrating Kingston’s suitability to host.
  • Selecting the right sport facility for your tournament or event.
  • Securing accommodations, from modern hotels to historic inns, to host visiting athletes, teams, and fans.
  • Connecting you with community partners to ensure a wrap-around, welcoming experience.
  • Coordinating your food & beverage needs – get ready to experience Kingston’s rich culinary culture, with options to suit every budget and every pallet.
  • Marketing your event through Visit Kingston channels and local media outreach.
  • Elevating your event to ensure it is authentically ‘Kingston’ – this could include recommending unique VIP hosting or banquet spaces, including local musicians in your festivities, inviting local sport leaders, dignitaries, and youth to be involved with your event.
  • Cultivating local engagement including recruitment of event volunteers.
  • Providing letters of endorsement and economic impact reporting to support your applications for grants or appeals for event sponsorship.
  • Identify community sport development and legacy opportunities: let us help you make a meaningful impact that lasts well beyond when the final whistle blows.
  • Accessing Tourism Kingston sport event funding to help offset hosting costs, dependent on type of event, size of impact, length of stay, and time of year.

Apply to receive Tourism Kingston support for your next event: apply now

Kingston’s sport facilities   

Against a backdrop of historic landmarks, Kingston proudly welcomes athletes and fans alike to modern, state-of-the-art sport facilities such as:    

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All Facilities

Across municipal spaces, private venues, Queen’s University, St. Lawrence College, and the Royal Military College, Kingston is home to a variety of facilities that support local sport development and event hosting.