Fort Frederick & Royal Military College
Fort Frederick
A Martello tower fort on the Royal Military College peninsula, housing a museum about Canada's military college and military history.
Fort Frederick is located on Frederick Point, on the peninsula east of Kingston Harbour. The Martello tower inside the fort was built in 1846. It now serves as a museum of the Royal Military College of Canada, displaying the college's history, weapons, and medal collections. Part of the Rideau Canal World Heritage Site, the fort stands on a peninsula where the Royal Military College, founded in 1876, has its campus. From the grounds, you can see the city skyline, and sometimes cadets can be seen drilling on the parade ground. It is on the way to Fort Henry, so it is worth a stop. Observe campus regulations when visiting.
Opening hours
Museum in summer approx. 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Fort Henry National Historic Site
- Kingston City Hall & Market Square
- St. George's Cathedral
- Murney Tower
- Queen's University
- Agnes Etherington Art Centre
- Bellevue House National Historic Site
- Kingston Penitentiary