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Visitor Information
Queen's is located in the city of Kingston, Ontario, Canada, half-way between Montreal and Toronto, two of Canada's largest cities. Kingston is situated on the shores of Lake Ontario, near the entrance to the St. Lawrence River and Thousand Islands, and the Rideau Canal.
The best way to get to know Queen’s is by coming to visit. Explore our historic buildings, attend cultural events, and spend some time in our distinguished museums, archives, and galleries.
We love sharing our campus and community!
Visitor and Information Centre
Run by the Alma Mater Society and staffed by students, the Visitor and Information Centre has campus maps on hand, as well as literature about Queen’s and Kingston, including Kingston bus schedules, and 1000 Islands Cruise schedules.
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At the main Union Street entrance of the John Deutsch University Centre |
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| Summer Hours (May 1 – August 31) |
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| Contact |
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Campus Map
Use our online map, or download and print a version to carry with you. Our map is searchable by building name and also by what's hosted inside (i.e., search "coffee" or "Arts and Science").
The map shows street addresses, food outlets, accessible entrances, and emergency phones. A Historic Street map is also available from the site.
Directions
Student leading Fall Preview visitors on a campus tour. (Photo by Bernard Clark)
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Tours and Open Houses
- Guided Campus Tours
- Meet Queen's in March – for prospective students
- Summer Orientation to Academics and Resources (SOAR) – for incoming students
- Agnes Etherington Art Centre: Tours and Groups
- Arboretum Tour - self-guided
- Sculpture Tour - self guided
Visitor Accommodations and Services on Campus
- Summer Accommodations in Residence
- Donald Gordon Centre
- Locations and Hours of Operation for Dining Halls & Eateries
- Retail Stores and Services (including bank machines and Canada Post mailboxes)
Accommodations Off Campus:
Visiting Queen’s and Kingston for a few days?
Special ‘stay and learn’ accommodation packages – and other offers designed to help you experience the city – are available from local providers.
Visitor Contacts
| Who | Contact Office |
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| Prospective undergraduate students | Contact information for Undergraduate Admissions |
| Prospective graduate students | Contact information for School of Graduate Studies |
| Prospective faculty/researchers | Faculty Recruitment and Support | Monica.Stewart@queensu.ca | 613-533-3167 |
| Alumni and donors | Find Office of Advancement contacts or use the contact form |
| Media | Queen's Media Centre / Communications contacts |
| Everyone | Agnes Etherington Art Centre Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts Museum of Health Care at Kingston Union Gallery |