The Atlas Obscura Guide To Kingston

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Kingston, Ontario

Updated November 7, 2025

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Unusual Attractions in Kingston

The pipes from the front

Kingston, Ontario

'Pollution'

This sculpture was made in 1973 for the city's 300th-anniversary celebrations and was largely considered an eyesore at the time.

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Kingston, Ontario

Kingston Penitentiary

Canada’s infamous maximum-security prison, now open for guided tours with former guards.

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