Kingston,Ontario,the first capital[1] of Canada,is located at the eastern end of Lake Ontario,where the lake runs into the St.Lawrence River and the Thousand Islands begin[2].
Kingston is the county seat of Frontenac County.According to the 2006 Canadian census,the population of the city proper was 117,207,[3] while the population of the metropolitan area was 152,358.
Kingston is nicknamed the "Limestone City" because of the many historic buildings built from the local limestone.
Geography and climate
Kingston is located at 44°13′12〃N,76°28′48〃W (44.22,-76.48).[4]
The central part of the city is located between the Cataraqui River to the east and the Little Cataraqui Creek to the West,with outlying areas extending in both directions.
Kingston has a rich and beautiful waterfront.Major features include Flora MacDonald Confederation Basin,Portsmouth Olympic Harbour,Collins Bay,Wolfe Island,Garden Island,the Cataraqui River (including the Inner Harbour and,within that,Anglin Bay).
Notable annual waterfront events include the CORK sailing regatta,the Kingston Dragon Boat Festival,and the Thousand Islands Poker Run.
Because of its proximity to Lake Ontario,Kingston typically enjoys less extreme temperatures than areas inland.