City history
From its origins as a strategic military outpost to its tenure as Canada's first capital, explore the timeline of the Limestone City.
Chapter one
Earliest documented name
"A geographical designation for the military land at the mouth of the Cataraqui River."
Because specific indigenous names for the settlement are not uniquely documented in mainstream records, the earliest documented name used for the site is Point Frederick.
Named after Kingston upon Thames
The city was established as a British military settlement.
Chapter two
The region moved toward standardized timekeeping following the International Meridian Conference.
The province of Ontario follows standardized daylight saving time transitions.
Chapter three
British forces establish a permanent military presence at Point Frederick.
Kingston serves as the first capital of the United Province of Canada.
The establishment of one of Canada's most significant correctional facilities.
The City of Kingston is officially incorporated as a municipality.