Situated within the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and Huron-Wendat territories, the Agnes Etherington Art Centre is a curatorially-driven and research-intensive professional art centre that is both public art gallery and learning resource at Queen’s University. The Agnes creates opportunities for participation and exchange across communities, cultures, histories and geographies. Take a self-guided tour of Emergence: A Recent Gift of Indigenous Art.

Barriefield, established in 1814, is a village overlooking the Cataraqui River. In its heyday, it boasted taverns, boat-building yards, a sawmill, blacksmiths, carpenters, shops, a village school and a church. Barriefield Village was designated as the first Heritage Conservation District in Ontario and still retains its 19th-century character. Come and tour this village and explore its many sites and vistas.

Bellevue House National Historic Site is a place to explore the complex legacy of Canada’s first prime minister, Sir John A. Macdonald, and to reflect and share thoughts on Canada’s history from different viewpoints. While the historical house remains closed for the renewal of exhibits and visitor experience offerings, the Visitor Centre and the gardens are open.

Set in historical Barriefield Village, this museum collects, preserves and displays artifacts and archival materials from the one-room schools of Frontenac County — from the earliest establishment to the school district consolidation in 1970. Featuring a replica one-room school and a display gallery, the museum offers plenty of fun activities for all ages — including heritage crafts and a three sisters garden.

HMCS Cataraqui is home to the Royal Canadian Navy in Kingston, located on the water across from the Royal Military College of Canada. Come and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the naval reserves and explore multiple historical showcases. Free rigid-hull inflatable boat rides are available (visitors will need to sign a waiver to participate).

Loving Spoonful envisions a resilient community and local food system that nourishes all people and supports dignified access to good food. This non-profit organization focuses on developing urban food gardens. During Doors Open, visit their Community Training Farm for a rare opportunity to see the site in operation as well as participate in programming.

Nestled along the Napanee River, this 1826 historical house and garden interprets the Macphersons — an affluent Upper Canada family. Step back in time and imagine what was cooking on the hearth or playing in the ballroom. Bring a blanket and pack a picnic lunch to enjoy by the river. Enjoy garden games and a wander through the heritage garden.

This art installation by Terence Radford — in production by the City and Alderville First Nation since 2013 — speaks to the treaty rights and historical occupation of Alderville First Nation territory in Katarokwi/Kingston. It incorporates the history of wampum belts, the symbolism of the medicine wheel, and over 430 native plant species chosen with guidance from the Alderville Black Oak Savanna.

The Marine Museum of the Great Lakes is located at the Kingston Dry Dock property (formerly the location of the Kingston Shipyards Co.). Opened in 1891, the Kingston Dry Dock was used as a repair station and shipbuilding site until 1968, producing everything from merchant ships to corvettes and minesweepers during the World Wars.

The Military Communications and Electronics Museum celebrates the contributions of the members of the Communications and Electronics Branch to Canadian history. The collection emphasizes the themes of the troops, the times and technology from Confederation to the present. Come and visit the vehicle area and the Royal Canadian Electric and Mechanical Engineers Museum exhibit.

The Murney Tower Museum is a community museum operated by the Kingston Historical Society in partnership with Parks Canada. Located in one of Kingston’s iconic Martello towers, it is part of the Rideau Canal and Kingston Fortifications (and a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Kingston’s oldest operating museum, it features a collection of 1,000 military and domestic artifacts, portraying 19th-century Kingston.

The imposing Ann Baillie Building was originally a student nurses’ residence from 1904-69. Designated a National Historic Site in 1998, it is now the home of the Museum of Health Care with an extensive collection of artifacts. Gallery visits, archive tours and interactive activities will bring Canada’s health-care story to life! Register for one of the behind-the-scenes collections tours.

Discover this interactive museum housed in an 1860 former jail. Explore the county’s history through adult and family-friendly programs, exhibitions and collections-based learning. Or check out their archives to help fill in your family tree. History, traditions and cultures come to life as you explore the many ways to make the most out of your experience at this museum.

The Royal Military College of Canada tells the story of Canada's oldest military college and the War of 1812 naval dockyard. During Doors Open, come and experience a rare opportunity for self-guided exploration of the incredible Currie Hall — which honours the Canadian Expeditionary Force in the First World War — and the memorial staircase inside the adjacent Mackenzie Building.

This community museum and historical house showcases artifacts, demonstrations and stories of Smiths Falls with period rooms, local exhibits and art shows. A visit offers unique mirror-image façades, an indoor brick bake oven, a famous two-storey privy, exhibition galleries, spacious gardens and a picnic area. The grounds are on a picturesque portion of the Rideau Canal.