Kingston
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Kingston
The historic city of Kingston is located where the St. Lawrence river flows into Lake Ontario. Settled by 17th C. explorers to establish a trading hub with Natives, it played a key role in the War of 1812 as a base for the British Naval fleet. Today many of its historic buildings still stand, as well as the beautiful Rideau Canal, which connects Kingston with Ottawa.