By Bruce Bursey, KCAT Update (Nov 17, 2020): The Quiet Street pilot has now ended. However, you can still walk or ride this route and explore the parks along the way. Explore our “Parks and Routes” page to find out more about these parks. Earlier this summer
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Looking for ways to get active while physical distancing this summer? Take advantage of the nice weather to get outdoors! Getting the recommended 150 minutes/week of moderate to vigorous physical activity for adults and 60 minutes/day for children and youth are essential for your mental, physical an emotional health. Make
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KFPL, in partnership with the County of Frontenac, Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority and Ontario Parks, is making it easier for you to get out and get active this summer! Backpacks including day passes to various parks with field guides are available at all branches of KFPL. Packs
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Want to get active outside but don’t know where to start? Break out your sneakers, join Breakwater parkrun Kingston and get active with us! Parkrun is a free community 5 km run/walk event held every single week on Saturday at 9 AM. Parkrun is a worldwide community
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Cycling Week in Kingston happens from June 3 to 9. “Roll-in” breakfasts happen every week day at various locations. You can also cycle with the mayor, attend a documentary screening of bicycle stories from Cuba, drop in to a bicycle-themed art show at Martello Alley,
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Play-Streets are temporary street openings that provide a safer space for kids and adults to be physically active while building community. Play-Streets is a world-wide movement, finding success in Bristol, UK;Toronto; Seattle; and Los Angeles. Kingston Gets Active hosted two pilot Play-Streets during April’s Kingston Gets Active Month. Residents
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As a Queen’s University student, Kingston resident, and avid runner for the past 10 years, I’ve spent a good deal of time acquainting myself with local trails, paths, and walkways. After a long winter, I’m always excited to go off-roading as soon as the snow melts. To
Read more →With the winter weather behind us and spring finally in the air, there’s no better reason to get outside and get active in the Kingston community. Whether you walk, run, cycle, or wheel, make the most of the outdoors by planning ahead to avoid nasty springtime allergens
Read more →Have you ever thought about opening your neighbourhood street so kids can play? You can find out by dropping by Charles St on Sunday April 29 from 3-5pm. What is a Play-Street? Play-Streets are temporary street openings that provide a safer space for kids and adults to
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