Welcome to Kingston

Kingston strives for excellent quality of life. It is a great place to live, work, play, and do business.

Below is a list of links to community resources compiled to give you a place to start when settling into Kingston.

 

General Information/Referrals

 

 

 

 

 

 

211 Ontario 
https://211ontario.ca/
Telephone helpline and online resource that provides information on social services in your area. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in 150+ languages.

Settlement Services
Immigrant Services Kingston and Area
http://www.kchc.ca/immigrant-services/ 
Settlement services to assist with community involvement, language, skills training, housing, accessing community services, and more.

ACFOMI
https://www.acfomi.org/en/
ACFOMI Immigrant Services assist newcomers to Kingston in their settlement and employment process. All their services are offered in Canada’s two official languages.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Public Transportation
Kingston Transit
https://www.cityofkingston.ca/residents/transit
Bus system providing service throughout the City of Kingston. See website for information on routes and fares.

 

 

 

Language Resources
Kingston Frontenac Public Library
https://www.kfpl.ca/getting-started/language-resources
Resources for learning English as a second language as well as a selection of publications in other languages.

Kingston Literacy & Skills
https://klandskills.ca/
Adult classes for English as a Second Language

Loyola
https://learningatloyola.ca/program/english-as-a-second-language-esl/
Adult classes for English as a Second Language

Limestone Community Education
http://www.limestonecommunityed.ca/immigrant-services.html 
Adult classes for English as a Second Language

Family and Children’s Services
http://www.facsfla.ca/
Parenting suggestions in a Canadian context and  support for families.

 

Shopping Centres
See websites available stores and locations.
Cataraqui Centre
http://www.cataraquicentre.ca/
Kingston Centre
https://www.shopping-canada.com/shopping-malls-centers/ontario/kingston/kingston-centre
RioCan Centre
https://www.shopping-canada.com/shopping-malls-centers/ontario/kingston/riocan-centre-kingston 

Currency Exchange
Wellington Foreign Exchange
http://wellingtonfx.com/default.html