Queen's University
A prestigious Canadian university founded in 1841, with lakeside campus grounds and limestone Gothic buildings that are ideal for strolling.
Queen's University was founded in 1841 by royal charter from Queen Victoria and is one of Canada's oldest universities. The campus is close to downtown and Lake Ontario. Limestone buildings such as the clock tower of Grant Hall and Douglas Library are covered in ivy, and the autumn foliage is especially photogenic. The Agnes Etherington Art Centre on campus holds Rembrandt originals and is also worth a visit. Campus grounds are open to visitors free of charge, and it is about a 15-minute walk from City Hall.
Opening hours
Open all day (building interiors per university hours)
Nearby sights
- Agnes Etherington Art Centre
- Murney Tower
- Bellevue House National Historic Site
- St. George's Cathedral
- Kingston City Hall & Market Square
- Kingston Penitentiary
- Fort Frederick & Royal Military College
- Fort Henry National Historic Site