•Some well-known names in hockey, like Doug Gilmore, Kirk Muller, and the ubiquitous Don Cherry, all lay claim to Kingston as their hometown
•The more-ubiquitous Dan Aykroyd, of Coneheads movie fame, now calls Kingston his home, and can be spotted lurking at downtown locales, including the A&P.
•Sailing enthusiasts, take note: Kingston is considered to have the best sailing facilities in the world. The city’s Portsmouth Olympic Harbour was the venue for all sailing events at the Montreal-hosted 1976 Summer Olympics.
•Guess what city was Canada’s first capital? Of course, it was Kingston. Sadly, Ottawa snatched the position later on, being further away from the U.S.-Canada border.
•Another fun fact about Fort Henry: German prisoners of war from were held in Fort Henry after the Second World War.
•Bellevue House, home of Canada’s first Prime Minister, John A. Macdonald (who was known for his many political accomplishments and his colourful persona), is one of Canada’s chief tourist attractions. Macdonald’s grave at the local Cataraqui Cemetery is another oft-visited spot.
•Electricity was introduced to Kingston for the first time in 1888–9 years after Thomas Edison introduced incandescent lamp in New Jersey.
•Fort Henry, one of Kingston’s best-known historical sites, was built as a defense against the United States in the War of 1812, but was rebuilt in 1832 and 1837 after the Rideau Canal was completed. Not only does it boast rich history, but it also provides an excellent tobogganing hill in the wintertime (or so Postscript is told).
—Sources: funtrivia.com, heritagekingston.org, about.com
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