The best local shops downtown are bringing their wares to the streets for a vibrant outdoor shopping experience. Downtown Kingston is home to some of the most unique, interesting shops in the city, along with the best people behind the counter.
Explore eclectic record shops and book stores, stumble upon alleys full of antiques, and visit stunning art galleries. Grab Kingston souvenirs, find the best festival outfit at amazing boutiques and thrift shops and grab your road trip necessities from a vast array of local shops waiting to serve you.

Montreal Street Collective, one of Kingston's best thrift shops, has invited 20-plus local vendors and artisans for the Montreal Street Vintage Market! From 10 AM to 5 PM, Montreal Street between Princess and Queen will transform into a vibrant open-air street market filled with handmade, vintage, and thrift treasures.

The Kingston Public Market is the oldest and longest-running public market in Ontario, featuring vendors selling fresh local produce, cut flowers, plants, baked goods, preserves, local crafts and much more! Find them at a new spot on Wellington St between Brock St and Princess St. (tbc)

Sydenham St. Commons is the ultimate chill-out destination in downtown Kingston, featuring a mini market with a curated mix of makers, artists, and small businesses offering unique goods and discoveries in a vibrant outdoor setting.

The Kingston Humane Society's 28th Annual Big Paws returns to Confederation Basin! Set against Kingston's waterfront, this beloved event celebrates dogs and the people who love them, with a market alongside the festivities and fun for the whole community.

Bring a piece of Kingston home with you! Find great Kingston souvenirs at spots like Waterfront Gifts and Apparel, General Brock’s Commissary, the Visitor Information Centre and WHIT. If you’d like to support our local artists, pay a visit to spots like Martello Alley, Martello on Brock, KCAD, Gallery Raymond, and Minotaur Games and Gifts!
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