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HOLIDAY WRAP 2016We’ve wrapped up another holiday season! We kicked it off with the Nighttime Santa Parade in Downtown Kingston! While in town, the jolly man in red left behind four cheeky little elves that had a great time visiting downtown Kingston businesses in December; the DK! Elves awarded one lucky person with a sleigh full of over $1000 in gift cards! Santa returned to Kingston to do some shopping during Shop After Dark which launched the holiday shopping season. He also visited with good boys and girls every Saturday in December in Springer Market Square! Kingston’s festive windows were once again put on display for the Window Wonderland competition with 1600 votes cast for this year’s holiday windows! The winning windows by three-way tie were Cornerstone Canadian Art & Craft, Minotaur Games & Gifts, and The Rocking Horse – with a “New Kid on the Block” award going to Ars Libri Hand Bookbinding Studio & Bookish. Pewter Collectibles were wildly popular again this year! The tradition continued with another five ornaments – Portsmouth Tavern, St. John the Apostle, Vandervoort General Store, RCHA Club, and The Tragically Hip Commemorative Stone. Big thank you to this season’s sales outlets – Grand Theatre, Visitor Information Centre and Rogers K-Rock Centre!
BIG DIG 4The next phase of the downtown reconstruction project known as the Big Dig will begin in 2018. The streets within the construction zone will be:
Princess St. from Clergy to DivisionDivision St. from Brock to PrincessBarrie St. from Princess to Queen (2019)Division St. from Princess to Colborne (2019)
Big Dig Public Meeting – Tues. Feb 149:00am – 10:30am at the Renaissance Event Venue, 285 Queen St. This meeting will provide an opportunity to update property owners, businesses and area residents on the next phase of Princess Street design work, meet key City staff, and for a Q & A.
DOWNTOWN KINGSTON! WEEKLY E-NEWSOur office sends a weekly e-newsletter to Downtown Kingston! businesses. This e-newsletter includes information on promotional opportunities, upcoming events, news, road closures and construction in downtown Kingston. If you are not already subscribed, please sign up at www.downtownkingston.ca/bia-members
FRONTS SUPER SUNDAYThe Kingston Frontenacs are giving 80 tickets for each Sunday home game to downtown businesses (Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26). 10 downtown businesses will win 4 pairs of complimentary tickets the week of the game. Businesses are to award the tickets to their customers – think random prizing and social media contests. Watch for notice in the Downtown Kingston! weekly e-newsletter for the next Fronts Super Sunday email draw!
UPCOMING DATESHere’s what’s happening in Downtown Kingston!
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ROGERS K-ROCK CENTRE Feb 4 – Brad PaisleyFeb 9 – Blue RodeoApr 5 – Harlem GlobetrottersApr 28 – Dean Brodywww.rogersk-rockcentre.com
GRAND THEATRE Feb 3 – Swan LakeFeb 4 – Los LobosFeb 7-12 – InfinityFeb 10 – The Tea PartyFeb 15 – Ladysmith Black MambazoFeb 23 – MonkeyJunkMar 1 – Bale Folclorico da BahiaMar 3 – Remi BolducMar 5 – Moon MouseMar 9 – Menopause The MusicalMar 15 – Rhythm of the DanceMar 21 – Glenn Miller OrchestraMar 24 – CAL – Ziggy StardustMar 29 – The HonouringApr 8 – Just for Laughs Road Showwww.kingstongrand.ca
LUMINA BOREALISNew this year! This amazing winter festival is at Fort Henry until Feb. 4! www.luminaborealis.com
REELOUT QUEER FILM + VIDEO FESTJan 25 - Feb 5www.reelout.com
FEB FEST 2017Feb 2-5Full event schedule on the back page!www.downtownkingston.ca
SMALL BUSINESS SOCIAL Feb 22, 5 - 7pm Join us for a networking event at Sir John‘s Public House with downtown small business owners and staff from Kingston EcDev Small Business Centre.
KINGSTON CANADIAN FILM FESTIVALMar 2-5www.kingcanfilmfest.com
HERITAGE WEEK AWARDS Heritage Week is Feb. 20-26 and this year marks the 28th year of the annual Heritage Week Awards. A partnership between the Frontenac Heritage Foundation and Downtown Kingston!, Heritage Week Awards recognize downtown property and business owners who have invested in rebuilding and maintaining the beautiful building facades that make Kingston famous. Awards will be presented at the Downtown Kingston! SGM in May, 2017. Send your nominations for your favourite heritage renovations from the past year to [email protected]
KEEP IT CLEANKeep our downtown clean! The new bylaw in the downtown area prohibits garbage and recycling from being set out between 9:30am and 4:30pm. This bylaw allows the City to better control the amount of waste left out on the streets.
SNOW AND ICELet’s keep our sidewalks clear of snow and ice this season! Please ensure the sidewalks in front of your business are shoveled and use sand or salt to prevent them from becoming slippery. Business owners/property owners are responsible for the sidewalk in front of their business/property, as well as the removal of hanging icicles from their buildings. For vacant buildings, the property owner is responsible for ensuring safe passage for pedestrians.
Bylaw enforcement officers will be out enforcing winter control bylaws. Business owners who do not comply may face a fine of up to $5000.
To report unsafe conditions, contact the City of Kingston at 613-546-0000 or email [email protected] For more on the City’s winter control plan visit www.cityofkingston.ca/snow
WELCOME NEW BUSINESSES! Ars Libri Hand Book Binding Studio – 60 Brock St. Ars Libri, Latin for the art of books, specializes in designer hand bookbinding, book and paper restoration and conservation, and leather bindings. 613-876-4093 www.arslibribooks.com
Bookish – 60 Brock St. Bookish - Books Bought and Sold is a new place for book lovers in Kingston! Bookish and Ars Libri are new joint businesses sharing 60 Brock St. 613-929-6147
FrontRunner – 6A Clarence St. FrontRunner Professional offers technology and marketing solutions for the funeral professional including funeral home website, stationary, social media and more. 1-866-748-3625 www.frontrunnerpro.com
Hope Presbyterian Church – 333 Princess St. Hope Presbyterian is a new Reformed Presbyterian Church in downtown Kingston with Sunday services at 10:30am and 5:30pm. 613-876-1467 www.hopekingston.com
La Vape Shop – 324 Princess St. La Vape Shop sells vaping products (e-cigarettes) as an alternative to traditional cigarettes. 613-384-1144 www.lavapeshop.ca
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Limestone City Food Co. – 6 Princess St. Limestone City Food Company is downtown Kingston’s newest choice for catering and customized food planning. 343-363-1897 www.facebook.com/limestonecityfoodco
Mr. Sub – 394 Princess St. #5 While a lot has changed since the first Mr.Sub opened in 1968, one thing remains the same – their commitment to selling quality subs, making them fresh, and serving them fast. 613-766-3373 www.mrsub.ca
Saka Izakaya – 168 Division St. #101Enjoy fresh and delicious Japanese cuisine in this fun and lively Japanese Izakaya-style restaurant! Check out their extensive saké menu! 613-542-2858 www.facebook.com/saka.izakaya
Thai Express – 394 Princess St. #4 Thai Express is the leading Thai quick-service restaurant in North America combining traditional Thai cuisine with new-world design and flavours. 613-531-4546 www.thaiexpress.ca
Thai Ivory Alrayyan – 185 Princess St. Fine Authentic Thai & Syrian food with an extensive menu including appetizers, soups, salads, thai curry and noodle dishes, donairs, shawarma and more! 613-767-1111 www.thaiivoryalrayyan.ca
The Kingston Collective – 303 Bagot St. #14 Come check out the collective! Featuring a collection of locally made goods from artisans - art, furniture and hand-made items. www.facebook.com/ygkcollective
The Sanctuary – 221 Queen St. The Sanctuary is a beautiful building bursting with heritage charm, a one-of-a-kind shared workspace, and a modern and professional environment to grow your ideas. 613-507-9090 www.thesanctuarykingston.ca
The Worx – 200 Princess St. 2nd Flr The Worx is a collaborative co-work place with sleek furnishings, cool vibe, open kitchen, retro fridge, shower, bike closet and high speed IT. Be part of the shared economy for as low as $150/month. 613-548-8391 x. 220 www.theworxkingston.com
Trinity Social – 424 Princess St. Trinity Social strives to bring a more sophisticated party experience to downtown Kingston with their gorgeous new venue, dress code, and bar and bottle service. www.facebook.com/trinitysocial
NEW LOCATIONSAdvanced Therapeutic Skin Care 308 Wellington St. #302
Barry Property Management 238 Wellington St.
Kingston Frontenac Public Library 209 Wellington St. (temporary location)
Re/Max Finest Realty 263 Ontario St.
Sustainable Kingston 303 Bagot St. #201
COMING SOONFreshii – 271 Princess St.
Gino’s Pizza – 160 Princess St.
Graham’s Pharmacy – 168 Princess St.
Northside Espresso + Kitchen 281 Princess St.
Shumaker – 202 Princess St.
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Downtown Kingston! BIA353 King St. E, Suite 200
Kingston, ON, Canada K7L 3B5
Phone: (613)542-8677Fax: (613)542-0274
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FEB FEST 2017 - FEBRUARY 2 - 5
Join in on Kingston’s premier winter event! Check out some of the festival highlights below and be sure to take advantage of the many FREE activities at Feb Fest! www.downtownkingston.ca
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2
Opening Ceremonies and Hip Stone Unveiling, Springer Market Square, 5:00pm
Skate to the Hip, Springer Market Square 5:15pm - 6:30pm (band members will not be present)
Carr-Harris Cup Rogers K-Rock Centre, 7:30pm The annual rivalry between Queen’s and RMC’s men’s hockey teams. Tickets available at www.rogersk-rockcentre.com
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3
Maple Candy in City Hall Courtyard, 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Curling Demo, Springer Market Square, 5:00pm –7:00pm
Live DJ, Springer Market Square, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Kingston Frontenacs Game, Rogers K-Rock Centre 7:30pm
Ballet Jorgen’s Swan Lake, Grand Theatre, 7:30pm
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4
Hockey Day in Kingston Springer Market Square, 10:00am – 2:00pm. Watch some of Kingston’s most talented up-and-comers on the ice!
Meet NHL Hockey Legend Rick Vaive! Springer Market Square, 11:00am – 12:00pm and 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Maple Candy in City Hall Courtyard, 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Annual Historic Hockey Series Springer Market Square, 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Skills demo with the Vees Springer Market Square, 4:30pm – 5:00pm
Skate with the Vees Springer Market Square, 5:00 – 5:30pm
Live DJ Springer Market Square, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Los Lobos Grand Theatre, 7:30pm
Brad Paisley Rogers K-Rock Centre, 8:00pm
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5
Polar Plunge! Crawford Dock, 11:00am in support of Special Olympics.
Imagination on Ice Skating Show with Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier! Springer Market Square, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Kingston Frontenacs Game Rogers K-Rock Centre, 2:00pm
EVERYDAY DURING FEB FEST
Public Skating, Springer Market Square Rink
Ian Walsh Photography Competition Gallery, Visitor Information Centre, 209 Ontario St.
Wagon Rides, Springer Market Square 11:00am - 2:00pm
Toast to Tapas Local food/drink pairings offered at Downtown restaurants for the special price of $9.95! www.downtownkingston.ca