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| Great Location... |
- Kingston is a mid-way point between Toronto and Ottawa/Montreal
making it a great commuter hub.
- Close proximity to the Canada-U.S. border (20 km)
- At the mouth of the Great Lakes (Lake Ontario)
- Beginning of the St. Lawrence seaway
- Gateway to the famous 1000 Islands
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| Storied History... |
- Known as Fort Cataraqui in 1673
- Fort Henry was built to control the entrance
to the St. Lawrence River
- 1st Capital of Canada in 1841
- Home of Sir John A. MacDonald-First Prime Minister of Canada
- Prosperity through shipbuilding and national defense during
the 1800s
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| Recreational Paradise... |
- Renowned as the fresh-water sailing capital of North America
- Many golf courses
- Called "Land O Lakes" for good reason
- Fishing and Hunting are excellent
- Seventeen museums!
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