Exchange E-Magazine Winter 2010

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Welcome 2010 A SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS MADE BY QUEEN’S STUDENTS Find out about the hot spots in Kingston No need to worry about housing with our Housing 101 Guide Plus: Academic information, Clothing stores, Banking information, Local pubs & bars, and much more. Get an inside view on Canadian culture from the perspectives of Queen‘s Students Don‘t miss out on upcoming Queen‘s events! 1st Edition

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Welcome 2010 A S URV IV AL G UIDE FO R E XCHA NG E STUDE NTS

MA DE B Y Q UE ENrsquoS ST UDE NTS

Find out about

the hot spots in Kingston

No need to worry

about housing with our Housing

101 Guide

Plus Academic information Clothing

stores Banking information Local pubs amp bars and much more

Get an inside view on

Canadian culture from the perspectives of

Queenlsquos Students

Donlsquot miss out on

upcoming Queenlsquos events

1st Edition

Welcome 2010

Welcome Word by AMS Executives On behalf of the Alma Mater Society

we would like to welcome you to

Queenrsquos The AMS is Canadarsquos oldest

student government and has repre-

sented the undergraduate students of

Queenrsquos for over 150 years providing

students with a variety of government

committees as well as 14 corporate

services which we greatly encourage

you to use We hope that during your

time at Queenrsquos you have the opportu-

nity to truly immerse yourself in our

student life and experience the sense of

spirit tradition and community for

which Queenrsquos prides itself

If you would like to learn more about

what the AMS can do for you while

you are at Queenrsquos visit our office in

the lower JDUC send us an email or

check out our new website at

wwwmyamsorg

Once again welcome to Queenrsquos and

we hope that you have an amazing

exchange

Sincerely

Michael Ceci

AMS President

Leslie Yun

AMS Vice-President (Operations)

Adam Zabrodski

AMS Vice-President (University Af-

fairs)

Queens College colours we are wearing once again

Soiled as they are by the battle and the rain

Yet another victory to wipe away the stain

So Gaels go in and win

Oil thigh na Banrighinn aBanrighinn gu brath

Cha-gheill Cha-gheill Cha-gheill

Word from the creators This e-magazine has been created to act as a one-stop resource to help you prior to coming to Queenlsquos It is designed to give you a better understanding of Queenlsquos Kingston and Canada It has been created by current Queenlsquos student and past exchange students to ease your transition into the Queenlsquos community Hope you enjoy it

Index

Housing 6

Student Housing Map 7

Housing tips 8

Housing tips 9

Housing tips 10

Health and Dental Information 11-11

Useful Information 13

Health Information 13

IT Services 13

Other 13

Academic Information 14

Course Calendar 15

QCard 16

Getting to Kingston 17

Around Campus 18

School Facilities 19

Campus Map 20

JDUC Information and Map 21-24

Services Offered by the AMS 25

Important Dates From the AMS 26

Queenrsquos Varsity Schedules 27

Index

Socializing in Kingston 28

Annual Kingston WinterSpring Events 29

Kingston Pubs 30-31

Map of Kingston Bars Pubs and Clubs 32

Kingston Bars and Clubs 33

Restaurants 34-37

Clothing Stores Close to Campus 38

Grocery Stores in Kingston 39

Travelling Tips 40

Travelling Information 41

Getting Around in Kingston 42

Travel Suggestions 43

Algonquin Provincial Park 44

New York City 45

Boston 46

Montreacuteal 47

Niagara Falls 48

Ottawa 49

Queacutebec City 50

Toronto 51

Ski Trip to Mont Tremblant 52

Welcome

HOUSING

Need to find a place to live for the semester you are here Different resources are available to make the search for a great accommodation easier

However before

starting your search

let us give you a few

tips to consider when

looking for an accom-

modation in Kingston

This section will

provide just that

The Village Most Queenlsquos students live in residences located on campus for their first year Then they move with a group of friends to a house in the area around campus called the village The experience is unique and adds a lot to your Queenlsquos experience

THE VILLAGE

STUDENT HOUSING MAP

Make sure to look at the area number The higher the number the

further from Campus the accommodation is We suggest looking mainly at accommodations in area 1 (5 minutes walk to campus) and area 2

(10 minutes walk to campus) This is where most Queenlsquos students live However in general the further from campus you are the cheaper rent will be Another suggestion would be to ―MapQuest or ―Google Map the

address to clearly see where the house or apartment is located

The Hub

Another consideration is how close to the Hub (what we call the downtown area at Queenlsquos)

the accommodation you are looking at is Many grocery stores drugstores and bars are located

at the intersection of Princess and Division and the majority of the clothing stores are located on the lower part Princess street at the inter-

section of Bagot Street

Before coming to Canada There is the Student and Community Host program that can accommodate you free of

charge for a few nights while figure out where you will be living You will most likely sleep on a

couch or on a camping mattress but at least you will have somewhere to sleep if you have

not found accommodation yet For more info visit httpquicqueensucaresourcestudentandcommunityhostsasp

However we highly suggest starting your

search for an accommodation before arriving to Canada (You donlsquot want to pay for a hotel room or have to sleep on the floor for too long

while juggling with school work and finding a place to live)

The following resources can help you find a

place to live even if you are currently on a

different continent

1) httpquicqueensucaphpihouse

housesearchphp

The Queenlsquos University International Centre

offers useful resources when looking for an

accommodation This resource is particularly

valuable because most postings are made by

Queenlsquos students going on exchange

themselves Therefore the period for the leases

on the website is usually 4 months the length

of a semester at Queenlsquos Also there are

different options to choose from to make a

search tailored to your needs

HOUSING TIPS

2) httphousingqueensuca

residencesexchangeapplicationasp

Harkness International Hall offers limited single rooms with

communal washrooms and kitchen on each floor The deadline for applying for the winter term is

December 1 2009 It is not guaranteed that all applicants will

be given accommodation in the residence The location of Harkness

Hall is very convenient From Harkness it takes less than 2 minutes walk to reach campus and

less than 10 minutes to be in The Hub As well no needs to worry

about furniture and such as most items are provided in the residence However if you want

the full Queenlsquos Student experience we encourage you to

find accommodation in one of the Student Villagelsquos house

3) http

housingqueensucacommunity_housingaccommodationlistingserviceasp

This website operated by Queenlsquos

University lists accommodations in

the Kingston area It is highly

practical since specific search can

be made through this website and

details such as if laundry is

available in the building if pets are

allowed or if there is a parking spot

are also provided The area

number is also provided which can

help you figure how close to

campus the accommodation is

Make sure to contact the landlord

to see if itlsquos possible to rent a room

for the length of your stay Most

landlords expect tenants to sign

their lease for a 12-months period

but some understand international

students are only here for a limited

time period

HOUSING TIPS

THE VILLAGE

HOUSING TIPS

4)

httpkingstonencraigslistca Craiglist is an online resource that provides local classified ads for almost everything from

ticket sales for sports events to accounting job postings

Although not related to Queenlsquos it is possible to find different postings for subletting rooms in

Kingston Click on the housing section and explore the different options

All international students are required to have health insurance when

studying in Ontario The University Health Insurance Plan UHIP provides insurance to pay for the cost of hospital and medical

services that students may need while in Canada and travelling How do you enrol

Contact Queenlsquos University or your schoollsquos human resource office to apply for UHIP coverage before leaving for your exchange or as soon

as your arrive If arriving in Canada before your exchange begins UHIP coverage can start as early as the 10th day of the month prior to your first term beginning

You must enrol unlesshellip

It is mandatory to register for UHIP while studying in Ontario unless already covered by one of the following plans

Canadian International Development Agency Health Care Plan Canadian Bureau for International Education Health Care Plan

Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan International Council for Canadian Studies Plan

National Insurance office for Social Insurance Abroad (Norway) World university Service of Canada Plan Embassy of Kuwait

UHIP covershellip

hospital services in Ontario Physician services in Ontario Diagnostic laboratory and x-ray services

Ambulance Vision care

Special assistance Medically necessary dental care in hospital

For full details on UHIP plans refer to wwwuhipca

HEALTH AND DENTAL

INFORMATION

BE COVERED

Health and dental coverage is also available for international students

through the Alma Mater Society (AMS) The health coverage provided through the AMS has a wider range of coverage including up to 80

coverage for prescription drugs The dental benefits which are covered by the AMS health and dental

plan far exceeds that offered by UHIP The AMS assumes that all stu-dents will need this coverage as it is mandatory for all Queenlsquos Uni-

versity students to have health and dental coverage beyond what is offered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan If you are satisfied with the UHIP or other coverage that applies to you it is possible to opt-

out of the AMS coverage In order to opt-out of this proof of other coverage must be taken to the AMS office on the main floor of the

John Deutsch Centre For further information on health and dental coverage by the Alma

Mater Society visit wwwmyamsorghealth

BE COVERED

HEALTH AND DENTAL INFORMATION

Health information

httpwwwqueensucahcds

If you are having problems with your health you can always contact the Health Counseling and Disability Services It is located in the LaSalle building on 146 Stuart St on the south end of

campus (see campus map)

IT Services httpwwwqueensucaitsindexhtml

If you are experiencing problems with your computer or any other

technical equipment you can contact IT Services The offices are

located on different locations on campus and here is a link with all the

locations

Other information for incoming students

If you want to find out more about Queenlsquos University there is much information at hand Here are two links which might be useful for you as

an incoming exchange student

httpwwwqueensucainternationalstudentsincoming

httpwwwqueensucaabout

GET TO KNOW MORE

USEFUL INFORMATION

Welcome

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

USEFUL TIPS

Bring your student card

to all your final exams

You will be charged

$5000 for writing an

exam without the official

Queenrsquos

student ID

If you lose a student

card it is possible to have

a new one at a $25 at

Gordon Hall

Exchange Students can

have extra time on their

final exams Just fill in

the form available at the

International Office and

have your professors

sign it Then bring it to

Gordon Hall (see map on

p 18) and you will be

able to have extra time

on your finals

Make sure to check each

course syllabus to see

how many percent will be

deduct to your marks if

an assignment is turned

in late Professor are

usually very understand-

able and if you talk to

them they usually will

give you an extension

giving that you do not

ask for it the day before

the due date

COURSE CALENDAR

The course calendars describe all the courses available through the

different faculties at Queenlsquos University They can be found on the University Website

(wwwqueensuca) under the Academics Tab Make sure to look

at the prerequisites to make sure that you qualify for a specific course However if you are not

certain of the course you are choosing it is possible to change

your schedule once classes have

started This is call the adddrop session

For the upcoming semester it is possible to add drop or switch courses and sections until

January 22 2010 If you are still not satisfied with your courses it

is possible to drop a class without academic penalty until March 5 2010 You will have to pay a fee

but your student record will not be affected by the drop a the specific

class

QCARD

AddDrop can be done through the QCard

website under the adddrop tab However if

a course is full and cannot be added on

QCard you might still have a chance to join

it To do so you will have to go in person to

the faculty office to have special permission

If you are granted the permission to join a

course a faculty member will add the course

to you schedule

Queenrsquos University welcomes you to

Kingston the rdquoLimestone cityrdquo

Getting to Kingston by bus wwwcoachcanadaca

Bus is one of the cheapest ways of getting to Kingston The buses are leaving from major citiesairports

and stops right on campus or at the bus terminal on 1175 John Counter

Boulevard in Kingston Travelling time Toronto Pearson International

Airport-Kingston approx 4h Downtown Toronto - Kingston

3h Downtown Montreacuteal - Kingston

3h 20min

Getting to Kingston by air

wwwaircanadaca There are several daily flights from

Toronto to Kingston and flying to Kingston is an alternative for people in a hurry since the travelling time

is much shorter than if you take then bus or a train Flying to

Kingston is though usually a more expensive way of travelling Travelling time

Toronto (YYZ) ndash Kingston (YGK) 50min

Montreacuteal (YMQ) ndash Kingston (YGK) 4h

If you are going from Montreacuteal to Kingston the flights will go to To-

ronto first and the travelling time will depend on the transfer time be-

tween the flights

By train wwwviarailca

Getting to Kingston by train is a faster alternative than taking the bus but the train station in

Kingston is located far from campus and downtown Kingston

so you will have to take the bus or a taxi into the centre of town Travelling time

Montreacuteal ndash Kingston 2h 45 min Toronto ndash Kingston 2 h 30min

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

Getting to Kingston by car is often

a cheap alternative if you are a

couple of people who share the car

rental Renting cars in Canada is

relatively cheap and the gas prices

are around $1 per litre There are

many car rental services and you

can easily rent a car in Toronto and

return it in Kingston Note that

there is a underage fee of $35 per

day and driver if you are between

21 and 25 years old If you are

under 21 years it is almost

impossible to rent a car

There are several

ways of getting to Kingston from bigger

cities such as Toronto or Montreal Usually it is much

cheaper going to these cities and

making your way towards Kingston

from there

GETTING TO KINGSTON

SMARTER TRAVELS

AROUND CAMPUS

WHATrsquoS ON CAMPUS

SCHOOL FACILITIES

Queenrsquos Centre

The Queenlsquos Centre is a brand new athletic building opened in Decem-ber 2009 In the Queenlsquos Centre you can do many different sports and activities such as spinning swimming weight lifting pilates basket-

ball volleyball and much more

Follow this link to see a map over the Queenlsquos Centre

httpwwwqueensucaqueenscentreplanshtml

Campus Bookstore httpwwwcampusbookstorecom

The Campus bookstore is where most of the Queenlsquos students buy their

course textbooks The bookstore has all the books you need for your term at queens

Opening hours Monday-Friday 9am to 6pm

Saturday 10am to 5pm Sunday Closed

The Campus Bookstore is located in Clark Hall which is located on an

unnamed street between University Ave and Arch Street (see campus

map)

Library Information

Queenlsquos University has several different libraries on campus If you

would like to gain information about them just follow the link below

httplibraryqueensucalibraryoverview

Campus map

SCHOOL FACILITIES

JDUC

John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) httpwwwqueensucajduc

The John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) is one of the main building

on the Queenlsquos campus It is the home to the Student Governments

(AMS amp SGPS) faculty societies student clubs and organizations as

well as various campus offices It serves as a formal and informal

student centered meeting place to foster communication among and

between students faculty staff and alumni The JDUC is the campus

focal point for entertainment and retail products amp services and is the

place for students to meet with their friends and relax for a beverage

snack or meal

What can be found in the JDUC

Cafeterias

Used bookstore

Tanning salon

The Queenlsquos Pub

AMS

And much more

JDUC BUILDING MAP LEVEL 0

JDUC BUILDING MAP LEVEL 1

JDUC BUILDING MAP LEVEL 23

SERVICES OFFERED BY THE AMS

The Publishing amp Copy

Centre (PampCC) is located in the lower level of the JDUC and is

designed to serve studentslsquo printing and copying needs The PampCC offers a wide

variety of services ranging from basic printing and

photocopying to professional binding and poster design

Destinations is a campus travel and tourism service that offers

students the cheapest and most convenient bus service from Kingston to

Toronto Ottawa and Montreal Destinations also sells

tickets to various events both on and off campus and charters

group trips to sports games concerts and arts performances in Toronto

Ottawa etc In addition Destinations makes and sells In-

ternational Student Identity Cards (ISICs) which offer students discounts on ViaRail

train tickets and other retail ser-vices Finally Destinations col-

laborates with Kingston Transit in order to enable students the unlimited use of

Kingston Transit for the year with a valid Queenlsquos student

card

The Alma Mater

Society (AMS) the oldest student

government in Canada represents over 13800 students and serves as

the central undergraduate student

government at Queenlsquos University The AMS is composed of 11 faculty

and residence societies and has an annual

operating budget of over $14 million The AMS is the only exclusively

undergraduate student-run government

in the country managing 14

student-run corporate services 41 committees and over

200 clubs Employing over 1000 volunteers

and 500 part-time paid staff the AMS is a truly unique organization that

aims to serve and represent the diversity

of students at Queenlsquos University

The AMS Pub Services (TAPS)

consists of two pub locations Alfielsquos Nightclub and the Queenlsquos Pub

Alfielsquos located on the lower level of the JDUC is Queenlsquos largest student bar and is open every Wednesday

and Friday nights for drinks and dancing In addition Alfielsquos hosts a

weekly Jazz Lounge on Monday nights which features live music by student performers from the Queenlsquos

School of Music Queenlsquos Pub (QP) which is on the upper level of the

JDUC offers a more relaxing atmosphere featuring 7 beers on tap a fantastic menu two TVs and a

pool table

The AMS Merchandise

Services (TAMS) consists of two retail

outlets Tricolour Outfitters and The Used Bookstore Collectively

these two services offer students a wide variety of stylish and affordable

school essentials Tricolour Outfitters sells a wide inventory of Queenlsquos clothing and other merchandise and

also offers custom clothing for teams residence floors etc The Used

Bookstore sells and consigns used textbooks and also provides students with an extensive range of

school supplies

IMPORTANT DATES FROM THE AMS

Important Dates

January 11 ndash Classes Begin January 15 ndash Grand Opening of the Queenlsquos Centre

January 16 ndash Winter Clubs Night

January 27 ndash Applications for AMS Winter Committee Hiring Due

February 1-6 ndash Exposure Arts Festival

February 1 ndash Catch Me If You Can Begins February 2-3 ndash AMS Winter Referendum and Executive Election

February 8 ndash AMS Council Applications Due

February 15 ndash AMS Officer Applications Due

February 23 ndash AMS Annual General Meeting

March 1 ndash AMS Manager and Assistant Manager Applications Due

March 11-13 ndash Vogue Fashion Show March 11 ndash Best Darn Singer on Campus

March 15 ndash AMS Service Staff Applications Due

April 9 ndash Last Day of Classes

April 15 ndash Exams Begin

QUEENrsquoS VARSITY

SCHEDULES

Queenlsquos University has many great teams playing on campus during the winter From the exciting hockey games to the intimate basketball team victories there is a game for you The Queenlsquos Golden Gaels are

well-supported within the Queenlsquos culture with many students rallying behind their teams

Menlsquos Hockey httpqueenshockeycomschedulephp

Womenlsquos Hockey httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=whockeyamp

Menlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mbballamp

Womenlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wbballamp

Menlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mvballamp

Womenlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wvballamp

Additional Information on the Queenlsquos Golden Gaels Sports Teams

httpwwwgogaelsgocom

Welcome

SOCIALIZING IN KINGSTON

Now that you found a place to live figured out your courses and have made plans to visit different cities itlsquos time to organize your social calendar

Although Kingston is a small town many activities are available in the downtown area (The Hub) Restaurants retail stores bars movie theatre coffee shops

pubshellip

JanuaryFebruary

Live Your Library Kingston Jazz Society local

libraries January to April wwwkingstonjazzcom

Kingston Winter Antique Show Portsmouth Olympic

Harbour early February 613-386-4415

Feb Fest Market Square Join in on one of Ontariolsquos

premier winter events early February

wwwfebfestkingstoncom Cezannersquos Closet Ban Righ

Hall Queenlsquos University 613-533-3171

Historic Hockey Series A must see if youlsquore new to

hockey Confederation Basin early February

613-548-4415

Kingston Film Festival Various locations around Kingston Late February

wwwkingcanfilmfestcom

MarchApril

Maple Madness Little

Cataraqui Creek Conservation See a Canadian treat being made

613-546-4228 ext 500

Rail-o-Rama Model Train Show Ambassador Resort Hotel mid March

613-962-7731

May Historic Farmers Market

every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from Maymdash

September market Square Interconnected Art Studio

Tour various locations early May

wwwkingstonartistscom

Royal Military College Convocation and Sunset Ceremony mid-May Fort

Henry wwwrmcca

ANNUAL KINGSTON WINTERSPRING

EVENTS

The Brass Pub httpwwwthebrasspubcom

indexphp Sports Pub on Princess Street

Great for Late Night Eats or Recov-ery Food the Next Morning

Monday Nights ndash Buy one appe-tizer get the second half price

Tuesday Nights ndash 35 cent wings

(Best wings in town) Wednesday Nights ndash frac12 pound bur-

gers for only $175 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash Giant chicken fajitas for only $350 CAD

Friday Nights ndash Steak special for $895 CAD

LIVE MUSIC Sundays Mondays

and Thursdays

(We recommend you see Smitty

play on Sundays and Mondays Get

there early)

The Merchant

httpwwwmerchanttaphousecom

Another great pub (near the lake ndash

a nice break from Princess St) Full menu SaladsSoups Pizza Pasta Sandwiches Drinkshellip Great

on Tuesdays when therelsquos not much else going on

Tuesday Nights - $3 drinks all day and all night

Wednesday Nights ndash A bottle of

Alexander Keiths and an 8oz steak dinner for $999 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash 40 cent wings

Sunday Nights - $3 caesars

LIVE MUSIC ndash Tuesdays (Smitty)

Wednesdays (the Dan Curtis

Band) Thursdays (the Trevor

Walsh Band) Fridays (Emily Fen-

nel) and Saturdays (some of King-

stonlsquos best rock bands)

PUB NIGHTS

KINGSTON PUBS

KINGSTON PUBS Continued

Tir nan Og

httpkingstontirnanogpubscomhome

Irish pub Rated 1 Restaurant in Kingston

Monday and Tuesdays Nights ndash

Waterfront Patio (weather permit-ting)

Wednesday Nights ndash Alexander Keithlsquos - $399 frac12 price appetizers

live music at 9 pm Thursday Nights ndash Karaoke Night

Ladieslsquo Night Out (starts at 800pm)

Friday Nights ndash 2 Pints of Guin-nessHarpKilkennySmithwicks

only $900 DJ at 1100pm

Saturday Nights ndash DJ at 1100pm

Sunday Nights ndash NFL Nights 8 LCD Screens and frac12 price wings

Do you like to sing Tir nan Og is great on Thursday nights for a little

Karaoke

PUB NIGHTS

MAP OF KINGSTON BARS PUBS AND CLUBS

1 Elixir Nightclub 2 The Brass

3 Alehouse 4 Stages 5 The Merchant

6 Tir Nan Og 7 Joy Supper Club

These venues are clubs The venues without a lsquoare pubs

NOTE Alfielsquos is located on cam-

pus in the basement of the JDUC

(John Deutsch Center) building

Queenlsquos Campus is located South

of Princess Street

The Ale House

The Alehouse Canteen (below the bar) has sandwiches wraps

burgers and more The Alehouse is the most popular

club for Queenlsquos students

Free cover before 12 with your student card Otherwise $6 cover

Best Nights to Go Thursdays ($250 drinks)

Fridays Saturdays

Alfiersquos Nightclub Student nightclub and lounge

known for its great music On campus (outside the west side of the John Deutsch Center)

Best Nights to Go

Wednesdays (but the line can get busy so get there early)

No cover and free coat check

Stages Nightclub

Second largest nightclub after the Alehouse

Best Nights to Go Mondays ndash Beach Slam

(seasonal) Thursdays - $250 rail drinks

all night long free cover

with student card or $3 until 11

Fridays ndash Ladies in free before midnight and a glow party

no cover and $250 rail drinks

until midnight

DANCE THE

NIGHT AWAY

KINGSTON BARS AND CLUBS

Get on your dancing shoes and party at the hottest (and only) clubs in Kingston

RESTAURANTS Tired of eating Mac and Cheese every night

Try one of the following delicious

Japanese Food

Asha

Great food and service Karaoke rooms $30hour (group of 5 or less)

$50hour (group of 10 or less) 177 Princess Street

613-531-7919

Take Sushi

Great Japanese restaurant

120 Princess Street

613-544-1376

Chinese Food

Silver Wok Takeout Available

Great food clean good service 373 King Street E 613-544-6634

VIP Another popular Chinese

Restaurant on Princess Street

528 Princess Street

613-530-2828

Italian Cuisine

Ginorsquos Pizza and Spaghetti Free delivery on orders over $15

Pizza pasta finger foods and sal-ads Open late (until 2am on weekdays

3am FridaySaturday and 1am on Sundays)

557 Princess Street 613-542-4444

Tatarsquos Pizza Take out and delivery available

Casual dress and atmosphere Bar area (pool darts and a big

screen TV)

569 Princess Street

613-549-4272

Frankie Pestorsquos

Rustic Italian dishes inspired by

traditional family recipes Menu

changes often and portions are

huge

176 Ontario Street

613-542-1071

Woodenheads

Probably the best pizza youlsquoll find

in Kingston Donlsquot expect your tra-

ditional pepperoni and mozzarella

though

192 Ontario Street

613ndash 549ndash 1812

lsquo

JAPANESE CHINESE INDIAN ITALIAN

Indian Cuisine

Darbas Great service great food

One of Kingstonlsquos best Indian Restaurants Large portions and

friendly staff

479 Princess Street

613-548-7053

RESTAURANTS

Breakfast Stooleyrsquos Cafe

Take Out Available Right on the corner of Johnson and Division

Everything from omelettes to pasta Great for some greasy eats after a messy night

118 Division Street

613-547-4044 11am-2am httpwwwthemenusiteca

restphprID=30

The Brass A great breakfast for a great price

(also serves dinner) Breakfast Served Monday to

Friday from 11am-3pm Brunch Served Saturdays and

Sundays 10am-3pm 403 Princess Street

613-544-8334

httpwwwthebrasspubcommenuphp

Windmills Cafe Eggs oatmeal crepes pancakes

bagels perogies and more Kingstonlsquos best Saturday and

Sunday brunch 184 Princess Street

613-544-3948

httpwwwwebwoodscom

windmillsmenucfmaction=viewmenudetailsampModule=

Restaurant

Pan Chancho Bakery amp Cafeacute

Go for brunch at one of Kingstonlsquos

finest cafeacutes Opens daily at 7am

44 Princess Street

613-544-7790

httpwwwpanchanchocom

BREAKFAST

There are many good

restaurants serving a

variety of cuisines in

many different

atmospheres The fol-

lowing sites are useful

for finding restaurants

in the Kingston area

httpwwwwhatsonkingsto

ncomentertain

restanthtml

httpwwwkingstonkioskcomdirectoryphp

categoryId=179

http

wwwdougblackstockcomkingston-ontario

restaurantsphp

http

kingstonontario-restaurantscom

httpwwwfoodincca

OntarioKingston

We havenlsquot tried

them all but we definitely have some

favourites and this section will provide you with some of our

tips

RESTAURANTS

Date Restaurants

Grizzly Grill Fire places and candles make for a romantic evening

Appetizers pizzas pastas seafood prime rib sandwiches

soups and salads - your date is sure to find something here Amazing food at reasonable prices

Turns into a bar at night (grab a drink and play a round of pool)

395 Princess Street 613-544-7566

Megalos Everything from burgers to crab

ravioli Appetizers salads pastas pizzas

platters and great desserts Quiet romantic atmosphere 226 Princess Street

613-531-9788

Chez Piggy One of Kingstonlsquos classier restaurants

Shrimp oysters calamari fish pork chop sea scallops lamb

steak A bit pricey but provides a great experience great food and great

service Turns into a classy bar later on

68 Princess Street

613-549-7673

Steakhouses

The Keg Kingstonlsquos best steakhouse

Starters and soups salads sirloins New Yorklsquos and traditional

steaks prime rib seafood chicken and ribs and classis Keg dinners

300 King Street East

613-549-1333

French Bistro Cuisine

Le Chien Noir A taste of French cuisine

Poutine fried calamari lamb fish mussels and more Classy and pricey

69 Brock Street 613-549-5635

Thai and Pan-Asian Cuisine

Mango Appetizers soups and salads

curries stir-fries seafood rice noodles Vietnamese foods

161 Princess Street

613-549-3815

Mekong

Traditional Thai food right in the

heart of the hub

394 Princess Street

613-549ndash 5902

DATE RESTAURANTS

Steakhouses

Bistros Thai cuisine

Impress your date with a fancy night out

RESTAURANTS

Pub Food

The Brass Serves breakfast brunch dinner and late night eats

Salads nachos quesadillas wings ribs sandwiches burgers wraps

and clubs 403 Princess Street 613-544-8334

Fanatics

Appetizers soups and salads pizza burgers sandwiches wraps meatloaf steak salmon

pasta and more Great sports lounge great food

371 Princess Street 613-542-3267

Lonestar Texas Grill

Starters salads steaks ribs chicken fajitas burgers

sandwicheshellip Free nachos and salsa to start off your meal

251 Ontario Street 613-548-8888

Kingston Brew Pub

Your usual pub food with over 20

different types of beer on tap

most of which are brewed on site

34 Clarence Street

613 - 542-4978

Fast Food

McDonaldrsquos

285 Princess Street 613-549-3999

Burger King 500 Princess Street

613-531-5137

Pizza Pizza 414 Princess Street 613-542-1111

Dominos Pizza

493 Princess Street 613-548-3730

Subway

356 Princess Street

613-541-3071

Pita Grill

371 Princess Street

613 ndash542-9195

PUB FOOD FAST FOOD

No need to spend big bucks for a full tummyhellip

the following options offer cheap and tasty food

Urban Outfitters Popular clothing styles in Canada for good prices

Location 204 Princess St

Urban Trade Similar to Urban Outfitters but includes more mainstream

options Location 201 Princess St

Blueprint Contains many different popular

brands Location 246 Princess St

Lululemon Athletica

Very popular clothing store in Canada Makes very comfortable and

functional clothes Location 270 Princess St

American Apparel

Comfortable shirts and accessories Very popular within

Queenlsquos Location 274 Princess St

Roots Canada The conventional Canadian

clothing store Get your Vancouver 2010 clothing

here Location 229 Princess St

Steilman Outlet Elegant womenlsquos fashion

Location 206 Princess St Doverrsquos Mens Wear

Elegant suits Popular brands such as Ed Hardy

and Lacoste Location 155 Princess St

Sir Gawain Fashion Clothes

High fashion clothing for men and women

Location 34 Princess St

CLOTHING STORES CLOSE TO CAMPUS

Princess St Shops

Kingston offers a wide variety of popular clothing stores all

conveniently located in the downtown core on Princess Street Start at the Hub and walk along Princess to the waterfront and along the way you will be able to find a large selection of stores that will meet

any of your needs

GROCERY STORES

IN KINGSTON

Standard

Metro Located close to the ghetto Open 24 hours for your needs

Location 310 Barrie Street

Loblawrsquos Greatest selection of food in Kingston Also sells kitchen

products and clothing Location 1060 Princess Street

Food Basics Cheaper food but limited selection

Contains all the standard food options

Location 33 Barrack Street Johnrsquos Meat Market

Kingstonlsquos best butcher Well priced meats and fish

Location 507 Princess Street

Specialty Stores

Bulk Barn Large quantities of common snack foods

Low cost and large selection Location 824 Norwest Road

Convenience Stores Campus One Stop

Located besides Goodes Great selection for a convenience store but expensive price

Location At the corner of Earl Street and Alfred Street

Bedorersquos Food Market Close to Goodes Hall

Very nice owners Location 395 Earl Street

Freddiersquos Grocery In middle of the Ghetto for easy

access Occasional stock outs

Location 219 University Ave

TRAVELLING TIPS

While you are on exchange at Queenlsquos you should take the opportunity to explore other areas and cities around Kingston This section will provide some tips on how to enjoy yourself outside of Kingston

The World is a book and those who do not

travel read only a page ~St Augustine

SMARTER TRVELS

Information vs Interests

TRAVELLING INFORMATION

Kingston is located conveniently between major cities such as Montreacuteal

and Toronto and there are several places you should visit while you are

on exchange at Queenlsquos Travelling to other cities from Kingston is

something incoming exchange students often want to do and the

travelling alternatives are different depending on where you would like

to go Generally bus is the cheapest alternative if you are travelling by

yourself with just a few other friends or if you are under 25 Since car

rental services often have a underage fee of $35 per day and driver if

you are under 25 years old renting a car is only a cheap alternative if

you can gather some people to share the rent Travelling by train is

more comfortable than taking the bus but it is usually more expensive

and the train station in Kingston is located far from campus and the

downtown area which requires a taxi to get in to town

This section will provide you with useful tips when you are travelling to

Kingston for the first time or when you are planning on making a trip to

another city

Ps Do not forget to check out the ETC (Exchange Transfer Committee)

trips and events These events are usually very fun and offers a great

opportunity getting to know other students Check out

httpcomsocqueensucaetcHomehtml for more information

SMARTER TRAVELS

Convenience vs

Cost

GETTING AROUND IN KINGSTON

Kingston offers many different shopping opportunities and such but

getting to these can sometimes be a problem since the big shopping malls are located far from downtown as well as the campus area This section will therefore provide tips on how to best

find your way in Kingston

Getting around in Kingston by taxi Taxi services in Kingston are relatively cheap Taxis are a good alter-

native if you are in a hurry and taxis are often available on campus between the JDUC building and Stauffer library by the

intersection between University Ave and Union St (see campus map) If you are not on campus there are several taxi

companies which you can call and here are some suggestions Ameylsquos taxi +16135461111

Kingston amp Amherst taxi +16135423333 Ameylsquos Greenwood taxi +16136346644

Getting around in Kingston by bus

Riding the bus is free for all Queenlsquos university students if you show

your student card and taking the bus is an alternative which should be

used if there is a possibility The bus schedule is not the best and get-

ting to certain locations in Kingston can sometimes be hard

rdquoYoursquore a funny guymdash but looks arenrsquot everything

- Taxi Driver (1976)

SMARTER TRAVELS Interests vs Information

TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS

There are several cities that are recommended to be visited while you are on exchange at Queenlsquos This section will present the most popular

locations and how you get there most easily You can go either by car bus train or air and the websites are

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

There are many different car rental services in Kingston Here are some recommended

By bus httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations

Provides cheap bus tickets from the campus to Montreacuteal Ottawa and

Toronto This alternative is only available to Queenlsquos student and tickets are available through the Destinations office in the JDUC

building on the second floor (see campus map) wwwcoachcanadaca

Offers bus tickets to many different locations in New York Ontario and

Queacutebec By train

wwwviarailca

Viarail provides train tickets to many different locations in Canada By air

wwwaircanadaca

The majority of flights in Canada is operated by Air Canada but

sometimes there are other cheaper alternatives

Check httpwwwcheapflightsca for more alternatives

A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are

after it as when you are in it

EXPLORING THE REGION

Algonquin Provincial Park

ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL

PARK

httpwwwalgonquinparkonca

Algonquin Parks many trails offer something for everyone Whether

youre up for a vigorous bicycle ride through beautiful forest a

two-day hike into the Interior or a leisurely walk to a stunning

lookout you can find a trail that will explore the many facets of

Algonquins beauty The Algonquin Provincial Park is a big natural reserve which offers

activities for everyone Here you can go canoeing camping fishing walking on beautiful trails skiing dog sledding mountain biking

horseback riding and much more It is a beautiful place to go if you would like to experience the Canadian nature and wildlife

How to get there

The easiest way to get to Algonquin Provincial Park is by car Take

the 401 highway from Kingston and exit on highway 41 after about

20km Continue on highway 41 for 200km and then exit west on

highway 60 Follow highway 60 until you get to Algonquin

Take a bite out of The big apple

NEW YORK CITY

httpwwwnewyorkcom

New York is a city everyone should visit while on exchange at Queenlsquos The big apple offers a wide variety of activities and places to see such

as the empire state building central park ground zero and statue of liberty It is also a perfect place to go shopping since it generally is cheaper in the US than in Canada and the city offers many good

places for shopping

How to get there By car

Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and then exit south on the 81 Drive for about 400km and then drive west on the 380 for about 50km

Continue west on to highway 80 for about 100km until you get to New York

By bus Taking the bus from Kingston to New York usually takes about 13 or 14

hours The bus first goes to Toronto and Buffalo and then heads for New York Taking the bus is not a good alternative if you are in a

hurry but it is recommended if you want to travel cheaply and do not have anyone to rent a car with

By air

Going by air to New York is a good alternative It is recommended to

take the bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport from Kingston

and fly to New York from there Since domestic flights in the US are

usually cheaper an alternative is to take the bus to Buffalo and fly

from there

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA New York City

BOSTON

httpwwwcityofbostongovvisitors

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA It has about 600 000 inhabitants and is the home of many great universities such as Harvard

University and MIT It is a fun city to visit and it is strongly recommended to attend a hockey game (Boston Bruins) or a baseball

game (Boston Red Sox) How to get there

There are different way of getting to Boston from Kingston

By car

Renting a car and driving to Boston is a popular alternative and it is often relatively cheap if you are a couple of people sharing the rent If you decide to drive to Boston take the 401 east from Kingston and exit

south on highway 81 after about 40km Drive south on the 81 for about 170km and then drive east on highway 90 towards Boston That

distance is about 500km By air

Going by air to Boston is more expensive than renting a car If you

decide to go by air the plane will always stop in Toronto or Montreacuteal

first and it is therefore recommended to go to either Toronto or

Montreacuteal by bus and then go to Boston by air

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA Boston

MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

Page 2: Exchange E-Magazine Winter 2010

Welcome 2010

Welcome Word by AMS Executives On behalf of the Alma Mater Society

we would like to welcome you to

Queenrsquos The AMS is Canadarsquos oldest

student government and has repre-

sented the undergraduate students of

Queenrsquos for over 150 years providing

students with a variety of government

committees as well as 14 corporate

services which we greatly encourage

you to use We hope that during your

time at Queenrsquos you have the opportu-

nity to truly immerse yourself in our

student life and experience the sense of

spirit tradition and community for

which Queenrsquos prides itself

If you would like to learn more about

what the AMS can do for you while

you are at Queenrsquos visit our office in

the lower JDUC send us an email or

check out our new website at

wwwmyamsorg

Once again welcome to Queenrsquos and

we hope that you have an amazing

exchange

Sincerely

Michael Ceci

AMS President

Leslie Yun

AMS Vice-President (Operations)

Adam Zabrodski

AMS Vice-President (University Af-

fairs)

Queens College colours we are wearing once again

Soiled as they are by the battle and the rain

Yet another victory to wipe away the stain

So Gaels go in and win

Oil thigh na Banrighinn aBanrighinn gu brath

Cha-gheill Cha-gheill Cha-gheill

Word from the creators This e-magazine has been created to act as a one-stop resource to help you prior to coming to Queenlsquos It is designed to give you a better understanding of Queenlsquos Kingston and Canada It has been created by current Queenlsquos student and past exchange students to ease your transition into the Queenlsquos community Hope you enjoy it

Index

Housing 6

Student Housing Map 7

Housing tips 8

Housing tips 9

Housing tips 10

Health and Dental Information 11-11

Useful Information 13

Health Information 13

IT Services 13

Other 13

Academic Information 14

Course Calendar 15

QCard 16

Getting to Kingston 17

Around Campus 18

School Facilities 19

Campus Map 20

JDUC Information and Map 21-24

Services Offered by the AMS 25

Important Dates From the AMS 26

Queenrsquos Varsity Schedules 27

Index

Socializing in Kingston 28

Annual Kingston WinterSpring Events 29

Kingston Pubs 30-31

Map of Kingston Bars Pubs and Clubs 32

Kingston Bars and Clubs 33

Restaurants 34-37

Clothing Stores Close to Campus 38

Grocery Stores in Kingston 39

Travelling Tips 40

Travelling Information 41

Getting Around in Kingston 42

Travel Suggestions 43

Algonquin Provincial Park 44

New York City 45

Boston 46

Montreacuteal 47

Niagara Falls 48

Ottawa 49

Queacutebec City 50

Toronto 51

Ski Trip to Mont Tremblant 52

Welcome

HOUSING

Need to find a place to live for the semester you are here Different resources are available to make the search for a great accommodation easier

However before

starting your search

let us give you a few

tips to consider when

looking for an accom-

modation in Kingston

This section will

provide just that

The Village Most Queenlsquos students live in residences located on campus for their first year Then they move with a group of friends to a house in the area around campus called the village The experience is unique and adds a lot to your Queenlsquos experience

THE VILLAGE

STUDENT HOUSING MAP

Make sure to look at the area number The higher the number the

further from Campus the accommodation is We suggest looking mainly at accommodations in area 1 (5 minutes walk to campus) and area 2

(10 minutes walk to campus) This is where most Queenlsquos students live However in general the further from campus you are the cheaper rent will be Another suggestion would be to ―MapQuest or ―Google Map the

address to clearly see where the house or apartment is located

The Hub

Another consideration is how close to the Hub (what we call the downtown area at Queenlsquos)

the accommodation you are looking at is Many grocery stores drugstores and bars are located

at the intersection of Princess and Division and the majority of the clothing stores are located on the lower part Princess street at the inter-

section of Bagot Street

Before coming to Canada There is the Student and Community Host program that can accommodate you free of

charge for a few nights while figure out where you will be living You will most likely sleep on a

couch or on a camping mattress but at least you will have somewhere to sleep if you have

not found accommodation yet For more info visit httpquicqueensucaresourcestudentandcommunityhostsasp

However we highly suggest starting your

search for an accommodation before arriving to Canada (You donlsquot want to pay for a hotel room or have to sleep on the floor for too long

while juggling with school work and finding a place to live)

The following resources can help you find a

place to live even if you are currently on a

different continent

1) httpquicqueensucaphpihouse

housesearchphp

The Queenlsquos University International Centre

offers useful resources when looking for an

accommodation This resource is particularly

valuable because most postings are made by

Queenlsquos students going on exchange

themselves Therefore the period for the leases

on the website is usually 4 months the length

of a semester at Queenlsquos Also there are

different options to choose from to make a

search tailored to your needs

HOUSING TIPS

2) httphousingqueensuca

residencesexchangeapplicationasp

Harkness International Hall offers limited single rooms with

communal washrooms and kitchen on each floor The deadline for applying for the winter term is

December 1 2009 It is not guaranteed that all applicants will

be given accommodation in the residence The location of Harkness

Hall is very convenient From Harkness it takes less than 2 minutes walk to reach campus and

less than 10 minutes to be in The Hub As well no needs to worry

about furniture and such as most items are provided in the residence However if you want

the full Queenlsquos Student experience we encourage you to

find accommodation in one of the Student Villagelsquos house

3) http

housingqueensucacommunity_housingaccommodationlistingserviceasp

This website operated by Queenlsquos

University lists accommodations in

the Kingston area It is highly

practical since specific search can

be made through this website and

details such as if laundry is

available in the building if pets are

allowed or if there is a parking spot

are also provided The area

number is also provided which can

help you figure how close to

campus the accommodation is

Make sure to contact the landlord

to see if itlsquos possible to rent a room

for the length of your stay Most

landlords expect tenants to sign

their lease for a 12-months period

but some understand international

students are only here for a limited

time period

HOUSING TIPS

THE VILLAGE

HOUSING TIPS

4)

httpkingstonencraigslistca Craiglist is an online resource that provides local classified ads for almost everything from

ticket sales for sports events to accounting job postings

Although not related to Queenlsquos it is possible to find different postings for subletting rooms in

Kingston Click on the housing section and explore the different options

All international students are required to have health insurance when

studying in Ontario The University Health Insurance Plan UHIP provides insurance to pay for the cost of hospital and medical

services that students may need while in Canada and travelling How do you enrol

Contact Queenlsquos University or your schoollsquos human resource office to apply for UHIP coverage before leaving for your exchange or as soon

as your arrive If arriving in Canada before your exchange begins UHIP coverage can start as early as the 10th day of the month prior to your first term beginning

You must enrol unlesshellip

It is mandatory to register for UHIP while studying in Ontario unless already covered by one of the following plans

Canadian International Development Agency Health Care Plan Canadian Bureau for International Education Health Care Plan

Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan International Council for Canadian Studies Plan

National Insurance office for Social Insurance Abroad (Norway) World university Service of Canada Plan Embassy of Kuwait

UHIP covershellip

hospital services in Ontario Physician services in Ontario Diagnostic laboratory and x-ray services

Ambulance Vision care

Special assistance Medically necessary dental care in hospital

For full details on UHIP plans refer to wwwuhipca

HEALTH AND DENTAL

INFORMATION

BE COVERED

Health and dental coverage is also available for international students

through the Alma Mater Society (AMS) The health coverage provided through the AMS has a wider range of coverage including up to 80

coverage for prescription drugs The dental benefits which are covered by the AMS health and dental

plan far exceeds that offered by UHIP The AMS assumes that all stu-dents will need this coverage as it is mandatory for all Queenlsquos Uni-

versity students to have health and dental coverage beyond what is offered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan If you are satisfied with the UHIP or other coverage that applies to you it is possible to opt-

out of the AMS coverage In order to opt-out of this proof of other coverage must be taken to the AMS office on the main floor of the

John Deutsch Centre For further information on health and dental coverage by the Alma

Mater Society visit wwwmyamsorghealth

BE COVERED

HEALTH AND DENTAL INFORMATION

Health information

httpwwwqueensucahcds

If you are having problems with your health you can always contact the Health Counseling and Disability Services It is located in the LaSalle building on 146 Stuart St on the south end of

campus (see campus map)

IT Services httpwwwqueensucaitsindexhtml

If you are experiencing problems with your computer or any other

technical equipment you can contact IT Services The offices are

located on different locations on campus and here is a link with all the

locations

Other information for incoming students

If you want to find out more about Queenlsquos University there is much information at hand Here are two links which might be useful for you as

an incoming exchange student

httpwwwqueensucainternationalstudentsincoming

httpwwwqueensucaabout

GET TO KNOW MORE

USEFUL INFORMATION

Welcome

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

USEFUL TIPS

Bring your student card

to all your final exams

You will be charged

$5000 for writing an

exam without the official

Queenrsquos

student ID

If you lose a student

card it is possible to have

a new one at a $25 at

Gordon Hall

Exchange Students can

have extra time on their

final exams Just fill in

the form available at the

International Office and

have your professors

sign it Then bring it to

Gordon Hall (see map on

p 18) and you will be

able to have extra time

on your finals

Make sure to check each

course syllabus to see

how many percent will be

deduct to your marks if

an assignment is turned

in late Professor are

usually very understand-

able and if you talk to

them they usually will

give you an extension

giving that you do not

ask for it the day before

the due date

COURSE CALENDAR

The course calendars describe all the courses available through the

different faculties at Queenlsquos University They can be found on the University Website

(wwwqueensuca) under the Academics Tab Make sure to look

at the prerequisites to make sure that you qualify for a specific course However if you are not

certain of the course you are choosing it is possible to change

your schedule once classes have

started This is call the adddrop session

For the upcoming semester it is possible to add drop or switch courses and sections until

January 22 2010 If you are still not satisfied with your courses it

is possible to drop a class without academic penalty until March 5 2010 You will have to pay a fee

but your student record will not be affected by the drop a the specific

class

QCARD

AddDrop can be done through the QCard

website under the adddrop tab However if

a course is full and cannot be added on

QCard you might still have a chance to join

it To do so you will have to go in person to

the faculty office to have special permission

If you are granted the permission to join a

course a faculty member will add the course

to you schedule

Queenrsquos University welcomes you to

Kingston the rdquoLimestone cityrdquo

Getting to Kingston by bus wwwcoachcanadaca

Bus is one of the cheapest ways of getting to Kingston The buses are leaving from major citiesairports

and stops right on campus or at the bus terminal on 1175 John Counter

Boulevard in Kingston Travelling time Toronto Pearson International

Airport-Kingston approx 4h Downtown Toronto - Kingston

3h Downtown Montreacuteal - Kingston

3h 20min

Getting to Kingston by air

wwwaircanadaca There are several daily flights from

Toronto to Kingston and flying to Kingston is an alternative for people in a hurry since the travelling time

is much shorter than if you take then bus or a train Flying to

Kingston is though usually a more expensive way of travelling Travelling time

Toronto (YYZ) ndash Kingston (YGK) 50min

Montreacuteal (YMQ) ndash Kingston (YGK) 4h

If you are going from Montreacuteal to Kingston the flights will go to To-

ronto first and the travelling time will depend on the transfer time be-

tween the flights

By train wwwviarailca

Getting to Kingston by train is a faster alternative than taking the bus but the train station in

Kingston is located far from campus and downtown Kingston

so you will have to take the bus or a taxi into the centre of town Travelling time

Montreacuteal ndash Kingston 2h 45 min Toronto ndash Kingston 2 h 30min

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

Getting to Kingston by car is often

a cheap alternative if you are a

couple of people who share the car

rental Renting cars in Canada is

relatively cheap and the gas prices

are around $1 per litre There are

many car rental services and you

can easily rent a car in Toronto and

return it in Kingston Note that

there is a underage fee of $35 per

day and driver if you are between

21 and 25 years old If you are

under 21 years it is almost

impossible to rent a car

There are several

ways of getting to Kingston from bigger

cities such as Toronto or Montreal Usually it is much

cheaper going to these cities and

making your way towards Kingston

from there

GETTING TO KINGSTON

SMARTER TRAVELS

AROUND CAMPUS

WHATrsquoS ON CAMPUS

SCHOOL FACILITIES

Queenrsquos Centre

The Queenlsquos Centre is a brand new athletic building opened in Decem-ber 2009 In the Queenlsquos Centre you can do many different sports and activities such as spinning swimming weight lifting pilates basket-

ball volleyball and much more

Follow this link to see a map over the Queenlsquos Centre

httpwwwqueensucaqueenscentreplanshtml

Campus Bookstore httpwwwcampusbookstorecom

The Campus bookstore is where most of the Queenlsquos students buy their

course textbooks The bookstore has all the books you need for your term at queens

Opening hours Monday-Friday 9am to 6pm

Saturday 10am to 5pm Sunday Closed

The Campus Bookstore is located in Clark Hall which is located on an

unnamed street between University Ave and Arch Street (see campus

map)

Library Information

Queenlsquos University has several different libraries on campus If you

would like to gain information about them just follow the link below

httplibraryqueensucalibraryoverview

Campus map

SCHOOL FACILITIES

JDUC

John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) httpwwwqueensucajduc

The John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) is one of the main building

on the Queenlsquos campus It is the home to the Student Governments

(AMS amp SGPS) faculty societies student clubs and organizations as

well as various campus offices It serves as a formal and informal

student centered meeting place to foster communication among and

between students faculty staff and alumni The JDUC is the campus

focal point for entertainment and retail products amp services and is the

place for students to meet with their friends and relax for a beverage

snack or meal

What can be found in the JDUC

Cafeterias

Used bookstore

Tanning salon

The Queenlsquos Pub

AMS

And much more

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JDUC BUILDING MAP LEVEL 1

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SERVICES OFFERED BY THE AMS

The Publishing amp Copy

Centre (PampCC) is located in the lower level of the JDUC and is

designed to serve studentslsquo printing and copying needs The PampCC offers a wide

variety of services ranging from basic printing and

photocopying to professional binding and poster design

Destinations is a campus travel and tourism service that offers

students the cheapest and most convenient bus service from Kingston to

Toronto Ottawa and Montreal Destinations also sells

tickets to various events both on and off campus and charters

group trips to sports games concerts and arts performances in Toronto

Ottawa etc In addition Destinations makes and sells In-

ternational Student Identity Cards (ISICs) which offer students discounts on ViaRail

train tickets and other retail ser-vices Finally Destinations col-

laborates with Kingston Transit in order to enable students the unlimited use of

Kingston Transit for the year with a valid Queenlsquos student

card

The Alma Mater

Society (AMS) the oldest student

government in Canada represents over 13800 students and serves as

the central undergraduate student

government at Queenlsquos University The AMS is composed of 11 faculty

and residence societies and has an annual

operating budget of over $14 million The AMS is the only exclusively

undergraduate student-run government

in the country managing 14

student-run corporate services 41 committees and over

200 clubs Employing over 1000 volunteers

and 500 part-time paid staff the AMS is a truly unique organization that

aims to serve and represent the diversity

of students at Queenlsquos University

The AMS Pub Services (TAPS)

consists of two pub locations Alfielsquos Nightclub and the Queenlsquos Pub

Alfielsquos located on the lower level of the JDUC is Queenlsquos largest student bar and is open every Wednesday

and Friday nights for drinks and dancing In addition Alfielsquos hosts a

weekly Jazz Lounge on Monday nights which features live music by student performers from the Queenlsquos

School of Music Queenlsquos Pub (QP) which is on the upper level of the

JDUC offers a more relaxing atmosphere featuring 7 beers on tap a fantastic menu two TVs and a

pool table

The AMS Merchandise

Services (TAMS) consists of two retail

outlets Tricolour Outfitters and The Used Bookstore Collectively

these two services offer students a wide variety of stylish and affordable

school essentials Tricolour Outfitters sells a wide inventory of Queenlsquos clothing and other merchandise and

also offers custom clothing for teams residence floors etc The Used

Bookstore sells and consigns used textbooks and also provides students with an extensive range of

school supplies

IMPORTANT DATES FROM THE AMS

Important Dates

January 11 ndash Classes Begin January 15 ndash Grand Opening of the Queenlsquos Centre

January 16 ndash Winter Clubs Night

January 27 ndash Applications for AMS Winter Committee Hiring Due

February 1-6 ndash Exposure Arts Festival

February 1 ndash Catch Me If You Can Begins February 2-3 ndash AMS Winter Referendum and Executive Election

February 8 ndash AMS Council Applications Due

February 15 ndash AMS Officer Applications Due

February 23 ndash AMS Annual General Meeting

March 1 ndash AMS Manager and Assistant Manager Applications Due

March 11-13 ndash Vogue Fashion Show March 11 ndash Best Darn Singer on Campus

March 15 ndash AMS Service Staff Applications Due

April 9 ndash Last Day of Classes

April 15 ndash Exams Begin

QUEENrsquoS VARSITY

SCHEDULES

Queenlsquos University has many great teams playing on campus during the winter From the exciting hockey games to the intimate basketball team victories there is a game for you The Queenlsquos Golden Gaels are

well-supported within the Queenlsquos culture with many students rallying behind their teams

Menlsquos Hockey httpqueenshockeycomschedulephp

Womenlsquos Hockey httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=whockeyamp

Menlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mbballamp

Womenlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wbballamp

Menlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mvballamp

Womenlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wvballamp

Additional Information on the Queenlsquos Golden Gaels Sports Teams

httpwwwgogaelsgocom

Welcome

SOCIALIZING IN KINGSTON

Now that you found a place to live figured out your courses and have made plans to visit different cities itlsquos time to organize your social calendar

Although Kingston is a small town many activities are available in the downtown area (The Hub) Restaurants retail stores bars movie theatre coffee shops

pubshellip

JanuaryFebruary

Live Your Library Kingston Jazz Society local

libraries January to April wwwkingstonjazzcom

Kingston Winter Antique Show Portsmouth Olympic

Harbour early February 613-386-4415

Feb Fest Market Square Join in on one of Ontariolsquos

premier winter events early February

wwwfebfestkingstoncom Cezannersquos Closet Ban Righ

Hall Queenlsquos University 613-533-3171

Historic Hockey Series A must see if youlsquore new to

hockey Confederation Basin early February

613-548-4415

Kingston Film Festival Various locations around Kingston Late February

wwwkingcanfilmfestcom

MarchApril

Maple Madness Little

Cataraqui Creek Conservation See a Canadian treat being made

613-546-4228 ext 500

Rail-o-Rama Model Train Show Ambassador Resort Hotel mid March

613-962-7731

May Historic Farmers Market

every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from Maymdash

September market Square Interconnected Art Studio

Tour various locations early May

wwwkingstonartistscom

Royal Military College Convocation and Sunset Ceremony mid-May Fort

Henry wwwrmcca

ANNUAL KINGSTON WINTERSPRING

EVENTS

The Brass Pub httpwwwthebrasspubcom

indexphp Sports Pub on Princess Street

Great for Late Night Eats or Recov-ery Food the Next Morning

Monday Nights ndash Buy one appe-tizer get the second half price

Tuesday Nights ndash 35 cent wings

(Best wings in town) Wednesday Nights ndash frac12 pound bur-

gers for only $175 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash Giant chicken fajitas for only $350 CAD

Friday Nights ndash Steak special for $895 CAD

LIVE MUSIC Sundays Mondays

and Thursdays

(We recommend you see Smitty

play on Sundays and Mondays Get

there early)

The Merchant

httpwwwmerchanttaphousecom

Another great pub (near the lake ndash

a nice break from Princess St) Full menu SaladsSoups Pizza Pasta Sandwiches Drinkshellip Great

on Tuesdays when therelsquos not much else going on

Tuesday Nights - $3 drinks all day and all night

Wednesday Nights ndash A bottle of

Alexander Keiths and an 8oz steak dinner for $999 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash 40 cent wings

Sunday Nights - $3 caesars

LIVE MUSIC ndash Tuesdays (Smitty)

Wednesdays (the Dan Curtis

Band) Thursdays (the Trevor

Walsh Band) Fridays (Emily Fen-

nel) and Saturdays (some of King-

stonlsquos best rock bands)

PUB NIGHTS

KINGSTON PUBS

KINGSTON PUBS Continued

Tir nan Og

httpkingstontirnanogpubscomhome

Irish pub Rated 1 Restaurant in Kingston

Monday and Tuesdays Nights ndash

Waterfront Patio (weather permit-ting)

Wednesday Nights ndash Alexander Keithlsquos - $399 frac12 price appetizers

live music at 9 pm Thursday Nights ndash Karaoke Night

Ladieslsquo Night Out (starts at 800pm)

Friday Nights ndash 2 Pints of Guin-nessHarpKilkennySmithwicks

only $900 DJ at 1100pm

Saturday Nights ndash DJ at 1100pm

Sunday Nights ndash NFL Nights 8 LCD Screens and frac12 price wings

Do you like to sing Tir nan Og is great on Thursday nights for a little

Karaoke

PUB NIGHTS

MAP OF KINGSTON BARS PUBS AND CLUBS

1 Elixir Nightclub 2 The Brass

3 Alehouse 4 Stages 5 The Merchant

6 Tir Nan Og 7 Joy Supper Club

These venues are clubs The venues without a lsquoare pubs

NOTE Alfielsquos is located on cam-

pus in the basement of the JDUC

(John Deutsch Center) building

Queenlsquos Campus is located South

of Princess Street

The Ale House

The Alehouse Canteen (below the bar) has sandwiches wraps

burgers and more The Alehouse is the most popular

club for Queenlsquos students

Free cover before 12 with your student card Otherwise $6 cover

Best Nights to Go Thursdays ($250 drinks)

Fridays Saturdays

Alfiersquos Nightclub Student nightclub and lounge

known for its great music On campus (outside the west side of the John Deutsch Center)

Best Nights to Go

Wednesdays (but the line can get busy so get there early)

No cover and free coat check

Stages Nightclub

Second largest nightclub after the Alehouse

Best Nights to Go Mondays ndash Beach Slam

(seasonal) Thursdays - $250 rail drinks

all night long free cover

with student card or $3 until 11

Fridays ndash Ladies in free before midnight and a glow party

no cover and $250 rail drinks

until midnight

DANCE THE

NIGHT AWAY

KINGSTON BARS AND CLUBS

Get on your dancing shoes and party at the hottest (and only) clubs in Kingston

RESTAURANTS Tired of eating Mac and Cheese every night

Try one of the following delicious

Japanese Food

Asha

Great food and service Karaoke rooms $30hour (group of 5 or less)

$50hour (group of 10 or less) 177 Princess Street

613-531-7919

Take Sushi

Great Japanese restaurant

120 Princess Street

613-544-1376

Chinese Food

Silver Wok Takeout Available

Great food clean good service 373 King Street E 613-544-6634

VIP Another popular Chinese

Restaurant on Princess Street

528 Princess Street

613-530-2828

Italian Cuisine

Ginorsquos Pizza and Spaghetti Free delivery on orders over $15

Pizza pasta finger foods and sal-ads Open late (until 2am on weekdays

3am FridaySaturday and 1am on Sundays)

557 Princess Street 613-542-4444

Tatarsquos Pizza Take out and delivery available

Casual dress and atmosphere Bar area (pool darts and a big

screen TV)

569 Princess Street

613-549-4272

Frankie Pestorsquos

Rustic Italian dishes inspired by

traditional family recipes Menu

changes often and portions are

huge

176 Ontario Street

613-542-1071

Woodenheads

Probably the best pizza youlsquoll find

in Kingston Donlsquot expect your tra-

ditional pepperoni and mozzarella

though

192 Ontario Street

613ndash 549ndash 1812

lsquo

JAPANESE CHINESE INDIAN ITALIAN

Indian Cuisine

Darbas Great service great food

One of Kingstonlsquos best Indian Restaurants Large portions and

friendly staff

479 Princess Street

613-548-7053

RESTAURANTS

Breakfast Stooleyrsquos Cafe

Take Out Available Right on the corner of Johnson and Division

Everything from omelettes to pasta Great for some greasy eats after a messy night

118 Division Street

613-547-4044 11am-2am httpwwwthemenusiteca

restphprID=30

The Brass A great breakfast for a great price

(also serves dinner) Breakfast Served Monday to

Friday from 11am-3pm Brunch Served Saturdays and

Sundays 10am-3pm 403 Princess Street

613-544-8334

httpwwwthebrasspubcommenuphp

Windmills Cafe Eggs oatmeal crepes pancakes

bagels perogies and more Kingstonlsquos best Saturday and

Sunday brunch 184 Princess Street

613-544-3948

httpwwwwebwoodscom

windmillsmenucfmaction=viewmenudetailsampModule=

Restaurant

Pan Chancho Bakery amp Cafeacute

Go for brunch at one of Kingstonlsquos

finest cafeacutes Opens daily at 7am

44 Princess Street

613-544-7790

httpwwwpanchanchocom

BREAKFAST

There are many good

restaurants serving a

variety of cuisines in

many different

atmospheres The fol-

lowing sites are useful

for finding restaurants

in the Kingston area

httpwwwwhatsonkingsto

ncomentertain

restanthtml

httpwwwkingstonkioskcomdirectoryphp

categoryId=179

http

wwwdougblackstockcomkingston-ontario

restaurantsphp

http

kingstonontario-restaurantscom

httpwwwfoodincca

OntarioKingston

We havenlsquot tried

them all but we definitely have some

favourites and this section will provide you with some of our

tips

RESTAURANTS

Date Restaurants

Grizzly Grill Fire places and candles make for a romantic evening

Appetizers pizzas pastas seafood prime rib sandwiches

soups and salads - your date is sure to find something here Amazing food at reasonable prices

Turns into a bar at night (grab a drink and play a round of pool)

395 Princess Street 613-544-7566

Megalos Everything from burgers to crab

ravioli Appetizers salads pastas pizzas

platters and great desserts Quiet romantic atmosphere 226 Princess Street

613-531-9788

Chez Piggy One of Kingstonlsquos classier restaurants

Shrimp oysters calamari fish pork chop sea scallops lamb

steak A bit pricey but provides a great experience great food and great

service Turns into a classy bar later on

68 Princess Street

613-549-7673

Steakhouses

The Keg Kingstonlsquos best steakhouse

Starters and soups salads sirloins New Yorklsquos and traditional

steaks prime rib seafood chicken and ribs and classis Keg dinners

300 King Street East

613-549-1333

French Bistro Cuisine

Le Chien Noir A taste of French cuisine

Poutine fried calamari lamb fish mussels and more Classy and pricey

69 Brock Street 613-549-5635

Thai and Pan-Asian Cuisine

Mango Appetizers soups and salads

curries stir-fries seafood rice noodles Vietnamese foods

161 Princess Street

613-549-3815

Mekong

Traditional Thai food right in the

heart of the hub

394 Princess Street

613-549ndash 5902

DATE RESTAURANTS

Steakhouses

Bistros Thai cuisine

Impress your date with a fancy night out

RESTAURANTS

Pub Food

The Brass Serves breakfast brunch dinner and late night eats

Salads nachos quesadillas wings ribs sandwiches burgers wraps

and clubs 403 Princess Street 613-544-8334

Fanatics

Appetizers soups and salads pizza burgers sandwiches wraps meatloaf steak salmon

pasta and more Great sports lounge great food

371 Princess Street 613-542-3267

Lonestar Texas Grill

Starters salads steaks ribs chicken fajitas burgers

sandwicheshellip Free nachos and salsa to start off your meal

251 Ontario Street 613-548-8888

Kingston Brew Pub

Your usual pub food with over 20

different types of beer on tap

most of which are brewed on site

34 Clarence Street

613 - 542-4978

Fast Food

McDonaldrsquos

285 Princess Street 613-549-3999

Burger King 500 Princess Street

613-531-5137

Pizza Pizza 414 Princess Street 613-542-1111

Dominos Pizza

493 Princess Street 613-548-3730

Subway

356 Princess Street

613-541-3071

Pita Grill

371 Princess Street

613 ndash542-9195

PUB FOOD FAST FOOD

No need to spend big bucks for a full tummyhellip

the following options offer cheap and tasty food

Urban Outfitters Popular clothing styles in Canada for good prices

Location 204 Princess St

Urban Trade Similar to Urban Outfitters but includes more mainstream

options Location 201 Princess St

Blueprint Contains many different popular

brands Location 246 Princess St

Lululemon Athletica

Very popular clothing store in Canada Makes very comfortable and

functional clothes Location 270 Princess St

American Apparel

Comfortable shirts and accessories Very popular within

Queenlsquos Location 274 Princess St

Roots Canada The conventional Canadian

clothing store Get your Vancouver 2010 clothing

here Location 229 Princess St

Steilman Outlet Elegant womenlsquos fashion

Location 206 Princess St Doverrsquos Mens Wear

Elegant suits Popular brands such as Ed Hardy

and Lacoste Location 155 Princess St

Sir Gawain Fashion Clothes

High fashion clothing for men and women

Location 34 Princess St

CLOTHING STORES CLOSE TO CAMPUS

Princess St Shops

Kingston offers a wide variety of popular clothing stores all

conveniently located in the downtown core on Princess Street Start at the Hub and walk along Princess to the waterfront and along the way you will be able to find a large selection of stores that will meet

any of your needs

GROCERY STORES

IN KINGSTON

Standard

Metro Located close to the ghetto Open 24 hours for your needs

Location 310 Barrie Street

Loblawrsquos Greatest selection of food in Kingston Also sells kitchen

products and clothing Location 1060 Princess Street

Food Basics Cheaper food but limited selection

Contains all the standard food options

Location 33 Barrack Street Johnrsquos Meat Market

Kingstonlsquos best butcher Well priced meats and fish

Location 507 Princess Street

Specialty Stores

Bulk Barn Large quantities of common snack foods

Low cost and large selection Location 824 Norwest Road

Convenience Stores Campus One Stop

Located besides Goodes Great selection for a convenience store but expensive price

Location At the corner of Earl Street and Alfred Street

Bedorersquos Food Market Close to Goodes Hall

Very nice owners Location 395 Earl Street

Freddiersquos Grocery In middle of the Ghetto for easy

access Occasional stock outs

Location 219 University Ave

TRAVELLING TIPS

While you are on exchange at Queenlsquos you should take the opportunity to explore other areas and cities around Kingston This section will provide some tips on how to enjoy yourself outside of Kingston

The World is a book and those who do not

travel read only a page ~St Augustine

SMARTER TRVELS

Information vs Interests

TRAVELLING INFORMATION

Kingston is located conveniently between major cities such as Montreacuteal

and Toronto and there are several places you should visit while you are

on exchange at Queenlsquos Travelling to other cities from Kingston is

something incoming exchange students often want to do and the

travelling alternatives are different depending on where you would like

to go Generally bus is the cheapest alternative if you are travelling by

yourself with just a few other friends or if you are under 25 Since car

rental services often have a underage fee of $35 per day and driver if

you are under 25 years old renting a car is only a cheap alternative if

you can gather some people to share the rent Travelling by train is

more comfortable than taking the bus but it is usually more expensive

and the train station in Kingston is located far from campus and the

downtown area which requires a taxi to get in to town

This section will provide you with useful tips when you are travelling to

Kingston for the first time or when you are planning on making a trip to

another city

Ps Do not forget to check out the ETC (Exchange Transfer Committee)

trips and events These events are usually very fun and offers a great

opportunity getting to know other students Check out

httpcomsocqueensucaetcHomehtml for more information

SMARTER TRAVELS

Convenience vs

Cost

GETTING AROUND IN KINGSTON

Kingston offers many different shopping opportunities and such but

getting to these can sometimes be a problem since the big shopping malls are located far from downtown as well as the campus area This section will therefore provide tips on how to best

find your way in Kingston

Getting around in Kingston by taxi Taxi services in Kingston are relatively cheap Taxis are a good alter-

native if you are in a hurry and taxis are often available on campus between the JDUC building and Stauffer library by the

intersection between University Ave and Union St (see campus map) If you are not on campus there are several taxi

companies which you can call and here are some suggestions Ameylsquos taxi +16135461111

Kingston amp Amherst taxi +16135423333 Ameylsquos Greenwood taxi +16136346644

Getting around in Kingston by bus

Riding the bus is free for all Queenlsquos university students if you show

your student card and taking the bus is an alternative which should be

used if there is a possibility The bus schedule is not the best and get-

ting to certain locations in Kingston can sometimes be hard

rdquoYoursquore a funny guymdash but looks arenrsquot everything

- Taxi Driver (1976)

SMARTER TRAVELS Interests vs Information

TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS

There are several cities that are recommended to be visited while you are on exchange at Queenlsquos This section will present the most popular

locations and how you get there most easily You can go either by car bus train or air and the websites are

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

There are many different car rental services in Kingston Here are some recommended

By bus httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations

Provides cheap bus tickets from the campus to Montreacuteal Ottawa and

Toronto This alternative is only available to Queenlsquos student and tickets are available through the Destinations office in the JDUC

building on the second floor (see campus map) wwwcoachcanadaca

Offers bus tickets to many different locations in New York Ontario and

Queacutebec By train

wwwviarailca

Viarail provides train tickets to many different locations in Canada By air

wwwaircanadaca

The majority of flights in Canada is operated by Air Canada but

sometimes there are other cheaper alternatives

Check httpwwwcheapflightsca for more alternatives

A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are

after it as when you are in it

EXPLORING THE REGION

Algonquin Provincial Park

ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL

PARK

httpwwwalgonquinparkonca

Algonquin Parks many trails offer something for everyone Whether

youre up for a vigorous bicycle ride through beautiful forest a

two-day hike into the Interior or a leisurely walk to a stunning

lookout you can find a trail that will explore the many facets of

Algonquins beauty The Algonquin Provincial Park is a big natural reserve which offers

activities for everyone Here you can go canoeing camping fishing walking on beautiful trails skiing dog sledding mountain biking

horseback riding and much more It is a beautiful place to go if you would like to experience the Canadian nature and wildlife

How to get there

The easiest way to get to Algonquin Provincial Park is by car Take

the 401 highway from Kingston and exit on highway 41 after about

20km Continue on highway 41 for 200km and then exit west on

highway 60 Follow highway 60 until you get to Algonquin

Take a bite out of The big apple

NEW YORK CITY

httpwwwnewyorkcom

New York is a city everyone should visit while on exchange at Queenlsquos The big apple offers a wide variety of activities and places to see such

as the empire state building central park ground zero and statue of liberty It is also a perfect place to go shopping since it generally is cheaper in the US than in Canada and the city offers many good

places for shopping

How to get there By car

Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and then exit south on the 81 Drive for about 400km and then drive west on the 380 for about 50km

Continue west on to highway 80 for about 100km until you get to New York

By bus Taking the bus from Kingston to New York usually takes about 13 or 14

hours The bus first goes to Toronto and Buffalo and then heads for New York Taking the bus is not a good alternative if you are in a

hurry but it is recommended if you want to travel cheaply and do not have anyone to rent a car with

By air

Going by air to New York is a good alternative It is recommended to

take the bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport from Kingston

and fly to New York from there Since domestic flights in the US are

usually cheaper an alternative is to take the bus to Buffalo and fly

from there

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA New York City

BOSTON

httpwwwcityofbostongovvisitors

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA It has about 600 000 inhabitants and is the home of many great universities such as Harvard

University and MIT It is a fun city to visit and it is strongly recommended to attend a hockey game (Boston Bruins) or a baseball

game (Boston Red Sox) How to get there

There are different way of getting to Boston from Kingston

By car

Renting a car and driving to Boston is a popular alternative and it is often relatively cheap if you are a couple of people sharing the rent If you decide to drive to Boston take the 401 east from Kingston and exit

south on highway 81 after about 40km Drive south on the 81 for about 170km and then drive east on highway 90 towards Boston That

distance is about 500km By air

Going by air to Boston is more expensive than renting a car If you

decide to go by air the plane will always stop in Toronto or Montreacuteal

first and it is therefore recommended to go to either Toronto or

Montreacuteal by bus and then go to Boston by air

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA Boston

MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

Page 3: Exchange E-Magazine Winter 2010

Word from the creators This e-magazine has been created to act as a one-stop resource to help you prior to coming to Queenlsquos It is designed to give you a better understanding of Queenlsquos Kingston and Canada It has been created by current Queenlsquos student and past exchange students to ease your transition into the Queenlsquos community Hope you enjoy it

Index

Housing 6

Student Housing Map 7

Housing tips 8

Housing tips 9

Housing tips 10

Health and Dental Information 11-11

Useful Information 13

Health Information 13

IT Services 13

Other 13

Academic Information 14

Course Calendar 15

QCard 16

Getting to Kingston 17

Around Campus 18

School Facilities 19

Campus Map 20

JDUC Information and Map 21-24

Services Offered by the AMS 25

Important Dates From the AMS 26

Queenrsquos Varsity Schedules 27

Index

Socializing in Kingston 28

Annual Kingston WinterSpring Events 29

Kingston Pubs 30-31

Map of Kingston Bars Pubs and Clubs 32

Kingston Bars and Clubs 33

Restaurants 34-37

Clothing Stores Close to Campus 38

Grocery Stores in Kingston 39

Travelling Tips 40

Travelling Information 41

Getting Around in Kingston 42

Travel Suggestions 43

Algonquin Provincial Park 44

New York City 45

Boston 46

Montreacuteal 47

Niagara Falls 48

Ottawa 49

Queacutebec City 50

Toronto 51

Ski Trip to Mont Tremblant 52

Welcome

HOUSING

Need to find a place to live for the semester you are here Different resources are available to make the search for a great accommodation easier

However before

starting your search

let us give you a few

tips to consider when

looking for an accom-

modation in Kingston

This section will

provide just that

The Village Most Queenlsquos students live in residences located on campus for their first year Then they move with a group of friends to a house in the area around campus called the village The experience is unique and adds a lot to your Queenlsquos experience

THE VILLAGE

STUDENT HOUSING MAP

Make sure to look at the area number The higher the number the

further from Campus the accommodation is We suggest looking mainly at accommodations in area 1 (5 minutes walk to campus) and area 2

(10 minutes walk to campus) This is where most Queenlsquos students live However in general the further from campus you are the cheaper rent will be Another suggestion would be to ―MapQuest or ―Google Map the

address to clearly see where the house or apartment is located

The Hub

Another consideration is how close to the Hub (what we call the downtown area at Queenlsquos)

the accommodation you are looking at is Many grocery stores drugstores and bars are located

at the intersection of Princess and Division and the majority of the clothing stores are located on the lower part Princess street at the inter-

section of Bagot Street

Before coming to Canada There is the Student and Community Host program that can accommodate you free of

charge for a few nights while figure out where you will be living You will most likely sleep on a

couch or on a camping mattress but at least you will have somewhere to sleep if you have

not found accommodation yet For more info visit httpquicqueensucaresourcestudentandcommunityhostsasp

However we highly suggest starting your

search for an accommodation before arriving to Canada (You donlsquot want to pay for a hotel room or have to sleep on the floor for too long

while juggling with school work and finding a place to live)

The following resources can help you find a

place to live even if you are currently on a

different continent

1) httpquicqueensucaphpihouse

housesearchphp

The Queenlsquos University International Centre

offers useful resources when looking for an

accommodation This resource is particularly

valuable because most postings are made by

Queenlsquos students going on exchange

themselves Therefore the period for the leases

on the website is usually 4 months the length

of a semester at Queenlsquos Also there are

different options to choose from to make a

search tailored to your needs

HOUSING TIPS

2) httphousingqueensuca

residencesexchangeapplicationasp

Harkness International Hall offers limited single rooms with

communal washrooms and kitchen on each floor The deadline for applying for the winter term is

December 1 2009 It is not guaranteed that all applicants will

be given accommodation in the residence The location of Harkness

Hall is very convenient From Harkness it takes less than 2 minutes walk to reach campus and

less than 10 minutes to be in The Hub As well no needs to worry

about furniture and such as most items are provided in the residence However if you want

the full Queenlsquos Student experience we encourage you to

find accommodation in one of the Student Villagelsquos house

3) http

housingqueensucacommunity_housingaccommodationlistingserviceasp

This website operated by Queenlsquos

University lists accommodations in

the Kingston area It is highly

practical since specific search can

be made through this website and

details such as if laundry is

available in the building if pets are

allowed or if there is a parking spot

are also provided The area

number is also provided which can

help you figure how close to

campus the accommodation is

Make sure to contact the landlord

to see if itlsquos possible to rent a room

for the length of your stay Most

landlords expect tenants to sign

their lease for a 12-months period

but some understand international

students are only here for a limited

time period

HOUSING TIPS

THE VILLAGE

HOUSING TIPS

4)

httpkingstonencraigslistca Craiglist is an online resource that provides local classified ads for almost everything from

ticket sales for sports events to accounting job postings

Although not related to Queenlsquos it is possible to find different postings for subletting rooms in

Kingston Click on the housing section and explore the different options

All international students are required to have health insurance when

studying in Ontario The University Health Insurance Plan UHIP provides insurance to pay for the cost of hospital and medical

services that students may need while in Canada and travelling How do you enrol

Contact Queenlsquos University or your schoollsquos human resource office to apply for UHIP coverage before leaving for your exchange or as soon

as your arrive If arriving in Canada before your exchange begins UHIP coverage can start as early as the 10th day of the month prior to your first term beginning

You must enrol unlesshellip

It is mandatory to register for UHIP while studying in Ontario unless already covered by one of the following plans

Canadian International Development Agency Health Care Plan Canadian Bureau for International Education Health Care Plan

Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan International Council for Canadian Studies Plan

National Insurance office for Social Insurance Abroad (Norway) World university Service of Canada Plan Embassy of Kuwait

UHIP covershellip

hospital services in Ontario Physician services in Ontario Diagnostic laboratory and x-ray services

Ambulance Vision care

Special assistance Medically necessary dental care in hospital

For full details on UHIP plans refer to wwwuhipca

HEALTH AND DENTAL

INFORMATION

BE COVERED

Health and dental coverage is also available for international students

through the Alma Mater Society (AMS) The health coverage provided through the AMS has a wider range of coverage including up to 80

coverage for prescription drugs The dental benefits which are covered by the AMS health and dental

plan far exceeds that offered by UHIP The AMS assumes that all stu-dents will need this coverage as it is mandatory for all Queenlsquos Uni-

versity students to have health and dental coverage beyond what is offered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan If you are satisfied with the UHIP or other coverage that applies to you it is possible to opt-

out of the AMS coverage In order to opt-out of this proof of other coverage must be taken to the AMS office on the main floor of the

John Deutsch Centre For further information on health and dental coverage by the Alma

Mater Society visit wwwmyamsorghealth

BE COVERED

HEALTH AND DENTAL INFORMATION

Health information

httpwwwqueensucahcds

If you are having problems with your health you can always contact the Health Counseling and Disability Services It is located in the LaSalle building on 146 Stuart St on the south end of

campus (see campus map)

IT Services httpwwwqueensucaitsindexhtml

If you are experiencing problems with your computer or any other

technical equipment you can contact IT Services The offices are

located on different locations on campus and here is a link with all the

locations

Other information for incoming students

If you want to find out more about Queenlsquos University there is much information at hand Here are two links which might be useful for you as

an incoming exchange student

httpwwwqueensucainternationalstudentsincoming

httpwwwqueensucaabout

GET TO KNOW MORE

USEFUL INFORMATION

Welcome

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

USEFUL TIPS

Bring your student card

to all your final exams

You will be charged

$5000 for writing an

exam without the official

Queenrsquos

student ID

If you lose a student

card it is possible to have

a new one at a $25 at

Gordon Hall

Exchange Students can

have extra time on their

final exams Just fill in

the form available at the

International Office and

have your professors

sign it Then bring it to

Gordon Hall (see map on

p 18) and you will be

able to have extra time

on your finals

Make sure to check each

course syllabus to see

how many percent will be

deduct to your marks if

an assignment is turned

in late Professor are

usually very understand-

able and if you talk to

them they usually will

give you an extension

giving that you do not

ask for it the day before

the due date

COURSE CALENDAR

The course calendars describe all the courses available through the

different faculties at Queenlsquos University They can be found on the University Website

(wwwqueensuca) under the Academics Tab Make sure to look

at the prerequisites to make sure that you qualify for a specific course However if you are not

certain of the course you are choosing it is possible to change

your schedule once classes have

started This is call the adddrop session

For the upcoming semester it is possible to add drop or switch courses and sections until

January 22 2010 If you are still not satisfied with your courses it

is possible to drop a class without academic penalty until March 5 2010 You will have to pay a fee

but your student record will not be affected by the drop a the specific

class

QCARD

AddDrop can be done through the QCard

website under the adddrop tab However if

a course is full and cannot be added on

QCard you might still have a chance to join

it To do so you will have to go in person to

the faculty office to have special permission

If you are granted the permission to join a

course a faculty member will add the course

to you schedule

Queenrsquos University welcomes you to

Kingston the rdquoLimestone cityrdquo

Getting to Kingston by bus wwwcoachcanadaca

Bus is one of the cheapest ways of getting to Kingston The buses are leaving from major citiesairports

and stops right on campus or at the bus terminal on 1175 John Counter

Boulevard in Kingston Travelling time Toronto Pearson International

Airport-Kingston approx 4h Downtown Toronto - Kingston

3h Downtown Montreacuteal - Kingston

3h 20min

Getting to Kingston by air

wwwaircanadaca There are several daily flights from

Toronto to Kingston and flying to Kingston is an alternative for people in a hurry since the travelling time

is much shorter than if you take then bus or a train Flying to

Kingston is though usually a more expensive way of travelling Travelling time

Toronto (YYZ) ndash Kingston (YGK) 50min

Montreacuteal (YMQ) ndash Kingston (YGK) 4h

If you are going from Montreacuteal to Kingston the flights will go to To-

ronto first and the travelling time will depend on the transfer time be-

tween the flights

By train wwwviarailca

Getting to Kingston by train is a faster alternative than taking the bus but the train station in

Kingston is located far from campus and downtown Kingston

so you will have to take the bus or a taxi into the centre of town Travelling time

Montreacuteal ndash Kingston 2h 45 min Toronto ndash Kingston 2 h 30min

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

Getting to Kingston by car is often

a cheap alternative if you are a

couple of people who share the car

rental Renting cars in Canada is

relatively cheap and the gas prices

are around $1 per litre There are

many car rental services and you

can easily rent a car in Toronto and

return it in Kingston Note that

there is a underage fee of $35 per

day and driver if you are between

21 and 25 years old If you are

under 21 years it is almost

impossible to rent a car

There are several

ways of getting to Kingston from bigger

cities such as Toronto or Montreal Usually it is much

cheaper going to these cities and

making your way towards Kingston

from there

GETTING TO KINGSTON

SMARTER TRAVELS

AROUND CAMPUS

WHATrsquoS ON CAMPUS

SCHOOL FACILITIES

Queenrsquos Centre

The Queenlsquos Centre is a brand new athletic building opened in Decem-ber 2009 In the Queenlsquos Centre you can do many different sports and activities such as spinning swimming weight lifting pilates basket-

ball volleyball and much more

Follow this link to see a map over the Queenlsquos Centre

httpwwwqueensucaqueenscentreplanshtml

Campus Bookstore httpwwwcampusbookstorecom

The Campus bookstore is where most of the Queenlsquos students buy their

course textbooks The bookstore has all the books you need for your term at queens

Opening hours Monday-Friday 9am to 6pm

Saturday 10am to 5pm Sunday Closed

The Campus Bookstore is located in Clark Hall which is located on an

unnamed street between University Ave and Arch Street (see campus

map)

Library Information

Queenlsquos University has several different libraries on campus If you

would like to gain information about them just follow the link below

httplibraryqueensucalibraryoverview

Campus map

SCHOOL FACILITIES

JDUC

John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) httpwwwqueensucajduc

The John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) is one of the main building

on the Queenlsquos campus It is the home to the Student Governments

(AMS amp SGPS) faculty societies student clubs and organizations as

well as various campus offices It serves as a formal and informal

student centered meeting place to foster communication among and

between students faculty staff and alumni The JDUC is the campus

focal point for entertainment and retail products amp services and is the

place for students to meet with their friends and relax for a beverage

snack or meal

What can be found in the JDUC

Cafeterias

Used bookstore

Tanning salon

The Queenlsquos Pub

AMS

And much more

JDUC BUILDING MAP LEVEL 0

JDUC BUILDING MAP LEVEL 1

JDUC BUILDING MAP LEVEL 23

SERVICES OFFERED BY THE AMS

The Publishing amp Copy

Centre (PampCC) is located in the lower level of the JDUC and is

designed to serve studentslsquo printing and copying needs The PampCC offers a wide

variety of services ranging from basic printing and

photocopying to professional binding and poster design

Destinations is a campus travel and tourism service that offers

students the cheapest and most convenient bus service from Kingston to

Toronto Ottawa and Montreal Destinations also sells

tickets to various events both on and off campus and charters

group trips to sports games concerts and arts performances in Toronto

Ottawa etc In addition Destinations makes and sells In-

ternational Student Identity Cards (ISICs) which offer students discounts on ViaRail

train tickets and other retail ser-vices Finally Destinations col-

laborates with Kingston Transit in order to enable students the unlimited use of

Kingston Transit for the year with a valid Queenlsquos student

card

The Alma Mater

Society (AMS) the oldest student

government in Canada represents over 13800 students and serves as

the central undergraduate student

government at Queenlsquos University The AMS is composed of 11 faculty

and residence societies and has an annual

operating budget of over $14 million The AMS is the only exclusively

undergraduate student-run government

in the country managing 14

student-run corporate services 41 committees and over

200 clubs Employing over 1000 volunteers

and 500 part-time paid staff the AMS is a truly unique organization that

aims to serve and represent the diversity

of students at Queenlsquos University

The AMS Pub Services (TAPS)

consists of two pub locations Alfielsquos Nightclub and the Queenlsquos Pub

Alfielsquos located on the lower level of the JDUC is Queenlsquos largest student bar and is open every Wednesday

and Friday nights for drinks and dancing In addition Alfielsquos hosts a

weekly Jazz Lounge on Monday nights which features live music by student performers from the Queenlsquos

School of Music Queenlsquos Pub (QP) which is on the upper level of the

JDUC offers a more relaxing atmosphere featuring 7 beers on tap a fantastic menu two TVs and a

pool table

The AMS Merchandise

Services (TAMS) consists of two retail

outlets Tricolour Outfitters and The Used Bookstore Collectively

these two services offer students a wide variety of stylish and affordable

school essentials Tricolour Outfitters sells a wide inventory of Queenlsquos clothing and other merchandise and

also offers custom clothing for teams residence floors etc The Used

Bookstore sells and consigns used textbooks and also provides students with an extensive range of

school supplies

IMPORTANT DATES FROM THE AMS

Important Dates

January 11 ndash Classes Begin January 15 ndash Grand Opening of the Queenlsquos Centre

January 16 ndash Winter Clubs Night

January 27 ndash Applications for AMS Winter Committee Hiring Due

February 1-6 ndash Exposure Arts Festival

February 1 ndash Catch Me If You Can Begins February 2-3 ndash AMS Winter Referendum and Executive Election

February 8 ndash AMS Council Applications Due

February 15 ndash AMS Officer Applications Due

February 23 ndash AMS Annual General Meeting

March 1 ndash AMS Manager and Assistant Manager Applications Due

March 11-13 ndash Vogue Fashion Show March 11 ndash Best Darn Singer on Campus

March 15 ndash AMS Service Staff Applications Due

April 9 ndash Last Day of Classes

April 15 ndash Exams Begin

QUEENrsquoS VARSITY

SCHEDULES

Queenlsquos University has many great teams playing on campus during the winter From the exciting hockey games to the intimate basketball team victories there is a game for you The Queenlsquos Golden Gaels are

well-supported within the Queenlsquos culture with many students rallying behind their teams

Menlsquos Hockey httpqueenshockeycomschedulephp

Womenlsquos Hockey httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=whockeyamp

Menlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mbballamp

Womenlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wbballamp

Menlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mvballamp

Womenlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wvballamp

Additional Information on the Queenlsquos Golden Gaels Sports Teams

httpwwwgogaelsgocom

Welcome

SOCIALIZING IN KINGSTON

Now that you found a place to live figured out your courses and have made plans to visit different cities itlsquos time to organize your social calendar

Although Kingston is a small town many activities are available in the downtown area (The Hub) Restaurants retail stores bars movie theatre coffee shops

pubshellip

JanuaryFebruary

Live Your Library Kingston Jazz Society local

libraries January to April wwwkingstonjazzcom

Kingston Winter Antique Show Portsmouth Olympic

Harbour early February 613-386-4415

Feb Fest Market Square Join in on one of Ontariolsquos

premier winter events early February

wwwfebfestkingstoncom Cezannersquos Closet Ban Righ

Hall Queenlsquos University 613-533-3171

Historic Hockey Series A must see if youlsquore new to

hockey Confederation Basin early February

613-548-4415

Kingston Film Festival Various locations around Kingston Late February

wwwkingcanfilmfestcom

MarchApril

Maple Madness Little

Cataraqui Creek Conservation See a Canadian treat being made

613-546-4228 ext 500

Rail-o-Rama Model Train Show Ambassador Resort Hotel mid March

613-962-7731

May Historic Farmers Market

every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from Maymdash

September market Square Interconnected Art Studio

Tour various locations early May

wwwkingstonartistscom

Royal Military College Convocation and Sunset Ceremony mid-May Fort

Henry wwwrmcca

ANNUAL KINGSTON WINTERSPRING

EVENTS

The Brass Pub httpwwwthebrasspubcom

indexphp Sports Pub on Princess Street

Great for Late Night Eats or Recov-ery Food the Next Morning

Monday Nights ndash Buy one appe-tizer get the second half price

Tuesday Nights ndash 35 cent wings

(Best wings in town) Wednesday Nights ndash frac12 pound bur-

gers for only $175 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash Giant chicken fajitas for only $350 CAD

Friday Nights ndash Steak special for $895 CAD

LIVE MUSIC Sundays Mondays

and Thursdays

(We recommend you see Smitty

play on Sundays and Mondays Get

there early)

The Merchant

httpwwwmerchanttaphousecom

Another great pub (near the lake ndash

a nice break from Princess St) Full menu SaladsSoups Pizza Pasta Sandwiches Drinkshellip Great

on Tuesdays when therelsquos not much else going on

Tuesday Nights - $3 drinks all day and all night

Wednesday Nights ndash A bottle of

Alexander Keiths and an 8oz steak dinner for $999 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash 40 cent wings

Sunday Nights - $3 caesars

LIVE MUSIC ndash Tuesdays (Smitty)

Wednesdays (the Dan Curtis

Band) Thursdays (the Trevor

Walsh Band) Fridays (Emily Fen-

nel) and Saturdays (some of King-

stonlsquos best rock bands)

PUB NIGHTS

KINGSTON PUBS

KINGSTON PUBS Continued

Tir nan Og

httpkingstontirnanogpubscomhome

Irish pub Rated 1 Restaurant in Kingston

Monday and Tuesdays Nights ndash

Waterfront Patio (weather permit-ting)

Wednesday Nights ndash Alexander Keithlsquos - $399 frac12 price appetizers

live music at 9 pm Thursday Nights ndash Karaoke Night

Ladieslsquo Night Out (starts at 800pm)

Friday Nights ndash 2 Pints of Guin-nessHarpKilkennySmithwicks

only $900 DJ at 1100pm

Saturday Nights ndash DJ at 1100pm

Sunday Nights ndash NFL Nights 8 LCD Screens and frac12 price wings

Do you like to sing Tir nan Og is great on Thursday nights for a little

Karaoke

PUB NIGHTS

MAP OF KINGSTON BARS PUBS AND CLUBS

1 Elixir Nightclub 2 The Brass

3 Alehouse 4 Stages 5 The Merchant

6 Tir Nan Og 7 Joy Supper Club

These venues are clubs The venues without a lsquoare pubs

NOTE Alfielsquos is located on cam-

pus in the basement of the JDUC

(John Deutsch Center) building

Queenlsquos Campus is located South

of Princess Street

The Ale House

The Alehouse Canteen (below the bar) has sandwiches wraps

burgers and more The Alehouse is the most popular

club for Queenlsquos students

Free cover before 12 with your student card Otherwise $6 cover

Best Nights to Go Thursdays ($250 drinks)

Fridays Saturdays

Alfiersquos Nightclub Student nightclub and lounge

known for its great music On campus (outside the west side of the John Deutsch Center)

Best Nights to Go

Wednesdays (but the line can get busy so get there early)

No cover and free coat check

Stages Nightclub

Second largest nightclub after the Alehouse

Best Nights to Go Mondays ndash Beach Slam

(seasonal) Thursdays - $250 rail drinks

all night long free cover

with student card or $3 until 11

Fridays ndash Ladies in free before midnight and a glow party

no cover and $250 rail drinks

until midnight

DANCE THE

NIGHT AWAY

KINGSTON BARS AND CLUBS

Get on your dancing shoes and party at the hottest (and only) clubs in Kingston

RESTAURANTS Tired of eating Mac and Cheese every night

Try one of the following delicious

Japanese Food

Asha

Great food and service Karaoke rooms $30hour (group of 5 or less)

$50hour (group of 10 or less) 177 Princess Street

613-531-7919

Take Sushi

Great Japanese restaurant

120 Princess Street

613-544-1376

Chinese Food

Silver Wok Takeout Available

Great food clean good service 373 King Street E 613-544-6634

VIP Another popular Chinese

Restaurant on Princess Street

528 Princess Street

613-530-2828

Italian Cuisine

Ginorsquos Pizza and Spaghetti Free delivery on orders over $15

Pizza pasta finger foods and sal-ads Open late (until 2am on weekdays

3am FridaySaturday and 1am on Sundays)

557 Princess Street 613-542-4444

Tatarsquos Pizza Take out and delivery available

Casual dress and atmosphere Bar area (pool darts and a big

screen TV)

569 Princess Street

613-549-4272

Frankie Pestorsquos

Rustic Italian dishes inspired by

traditional family recipes Menu

changes often and portions are

huge

176 Ontario Street

613-542-1071

Woodenheads

Probably the best pizza youlsquoll find

in Kingston Donlsquot expect your tra-

ditional pepperoni and mozzarella

though

192 Ontario Street

613ndash 549ndash 1812

lsquo

JAPANESE CHINESE INDIAN ITALIAN

Indian Cuisine

Darbas Great service great food

One of Kingstonlsquos best Indian Restaurants Large portions and

friendly staff

479 Princess Street

613-548-7053

RESTAURANTS

Breakfast Stooleyrsquos Cafe

Take Out Available Right on the corner of Johnson and Division

Everything from omelettes to pasta Great for some greasy eats after a messy night

118 Division Street

613-547-4044 11am-2am httpwwwthemenusiteca

restphprID=30

The Brass A great breakfast for a great price

(also serves dinner) Breakfast Served Monday to

Friday from 11am-3pm Brunch Served Saturdays and

Sundays 10am-3pm 403 Princess Street

613-544-8334

httpwwwthebrasspubcommenuphp

Windmills Cafe Eggs oatmeal crepes pancakes

bagels perogies and more Kingstonlsquos best Saturday and

Sunday brunch 184 Princess Street

613-544-3948

httpwwwwebwoodscom

windmillsmenucfmaction=viewmenudetailsampModule=

Restaurant

Pan Chancho Bakery amp Cafeacute

Go for brunch at one of Kingstonlsquos

finest cafeacutes Opens daily at 7am

44 Princess Street

613-544-7790

httpwwwpanchanchocom

BREAKFAST

There are many good

restaurants serving a

variety of cuisines in

many different

atmospheres The fol-

lowing sites are useful

for finding restaurants

in the Kingston area

httpwwwwhatsonkingsto

ncomentertain

restanthtml

httpwwwkingstonkioskcomdirectoryphp

categoryId=179

http

wwwdougblackstockcomkingston-ontario

restaurantsphp

http

kingstonontario-restaurantscom

httpwwwfoodincca

OntarioKingston

We havenlsquot tried

them all but we definitely have some

favourites and this section will provide you with some of our

tips

RESTAURANTS

Date Restaurants

Grizzly Grill Fire places and candles make for a romantic evening

Appetizers pizzas pastas seafood prime rib sandwiches

soups and salads - your date is sure to find something here Amazing food at reasonable prices

Turns into a bar at night (grab a drink and play a round of pool)

395 Princess Street 613-544-7566

Megalos Everything from burgers to crab

ravioli Appetizers salads pastas pizzas

platters and great desserts Quiet romantic atmosphere 226 Princess Street

613-531-9788

Chez Piggy One of Kingstonlsquos classier restaurants

Shrimp oysters calamari fish pork chop sea scallops lamb

steak A bit pricey but provides a great experience great food and great

service Turns into a classy bar later on

68 Princess Street

613-549-7673

Steakhouses

The Keg Kingstonlsquos best steakhouse

Starters and soups salads sirloins New Yorklsquos and traditional

steaks prime rib seafood chicken and ribs and classis Keg dinners

300 King Street East

613-549-1333

French Bistro Cuisine

Le Chien Noir A taste of French cuisine

Poutine fried calamari lamb fish mussels and more Classy and pricey

69 Brock Street 613-549-5635

Thai and Pan-Asian Cuisine

Mango Appetizers soups and salads

curries stir-fries seafood rice noodles Vietnamese foods

161 Princess Street

613-549-3815

Mekong

Traditional Thai food right in the

heart of the hub

394 Princess Street

613-549ndash 5902

DATE RESTAURANTS

Steakhouses

Bistros Thai cuisine

Impress your date with a fancy night out

RESTAURANTS

Pub Food

The Brass Serves breakfast brunch dinner and late night eats

Salads nachos quesadillas wings ribs sandwiches burgers wraps

and clubs 403 Princess Street 613-544-8334

Fanatics

Appetizers soups and salads pizza burgers sandwiches wraps meatloaf steak salmon

pasta and more Great sports lounge great food

371 Princess Street 613-542-3267

Lonestar Texas Grill

Starters salads steaks ribs chicken fajitas burgers

sandwicheshellip Free nachos and salsa to start off your meal

251 Ontario Street 613-548-8888

Kingston Brew Pub

Your usual pub food with over 20

different types of beer on tap

most of which are brewed on site

34 Clarence Street

613 - 542-4978

Fast Food

McDonaldrsquos

285 Princess Street 613-549-3999

Burger King 500 Princess Street

613-531-5137

Pizza Pizza 414 Princess Street 613-542-1111

Dominos Pizza

493 Princess Street 613-548-3730

Subway

356 Princess Street

613-541-3071

Pita Grill

371 Princess Street

613 ndash542-9195

PUB FOOD FAST FOOD

No need to spend big bucks for a full tummyhellip

the following options offer cheap and tasty food

Urban Outfitters Popular clothing styles in Canada for good prices

Location 204 Princess St

Urban Trade Similar to Urban Outfitters but includes more mainstream

options Location 201 Princess St

Blueprint Contains many different popular

brands Location 246 Princess St

Lululemon Athletica

Very popular clothing store in Canada Makes very comfortable and

functional clothes Location 270 Princess St

American Apparel

Comfortable shirts and accessories Very popular within

Queenlsquos Location 274 Princess St

Roots Canada The conventional Canadian

clothing store Get your Vancouver 2010 clothing

here Location 229 Princess St

Steilman Outlet Elegant womenlsquos fashion

Location 206 Princess St Doverrsquos Mens Wear

Elegant suits Popular brands such as Ed Hardy

and Lacoste Location 155 Princess St

Sir Gawain Fashion Clothes

High fashion clothing for men and women

Location 34 Princess St

CLOTHING STORES CLOSE TO CAMPUS

Princess St Shops

Kingston offers a wide variety of popular clothing stores all

conveniently located in the downtown core on Princess Street Start at the Hub and walk along Princess to the waterfront and along the way you will be able to find a large selection of stores that will meet

any of your needs

GROCERY STORES

IN KINGSTON

Standard

Metro Located close to the ghetto Open 24 hours for your needs

Location 310 Barrie Street

Loblawrsquos Greatest selection of food in Kingston Also sells kitchen

products and clothing Location 1060 Princess Street

Food Basics Cheaper food but limited selection

Contains all the standard food options

Location 33 Barrack Street Johnrsquos Meat Market

Kingstonlsquos best butcher Well priced meats and fish

Location 507 Princess Street

Specialty Stores

Bulk Barn Large quantities of common snack foods

Low cost and large selection Location 824 Norwest Road

Convenience Stores Campus One Stop

Located besides Goodes Great selection for a convenience store but expensive price

Location At the corner of Earl Street and Alfred Street

Bedorersquos Food Market Close to Goodes Hall

Very nice owners Location 395 Earl Street

Freddiersquos Grocery In middle of the Ghetto for easy

access Occasional stock outs

Location 219 University Ave

TRAVELLING TIPS

While you are on exchange at Queenlsquos you should take the opportunity to explore other areas and cities around Kingston This section will provide some tips on how to enjoy yourself outside of Kingston

The World is a book and those who do not

travel read only a page ~St Augustine

SMARTER TRVELS

Information vs Interests

TRAVELLING INFORMATION

Kingston is located conveniently between major cities such as Montreacuteal

and Toronto and there are several places you should visit while you are

on exchange at Queenlsquos Travelling to other cities from Kingston is

something incoming exchange students often want to do and the

travelling alternatives are different depending on where you would like

to go Generally bus is the cheapest alternative if you are travelling by

yourself with just a few other friends or if you are under 25 Since car

rental services often have a underage fee of $35 per day and driver if

you are under 25 years old renting a car is only a cheap alternative if

you can gather some people to share the rent Travelling by train is

more comfortable than taking the bus but it is usually more expensive

and the train station in Kingston is located far from campus and the

downtown area which requires a taxi to get in to town

This section will provide you with useful tips when you are travelling to

Kingston for the first time or when you are planning on making a trip to

another city

Ps Do not forget to check out the ETC (Exchange Transfer Committee)

trips and events These events are usually very fun and offers a great

opportunity getting to know other students Check out

httpcomsocqueensucaetcHomehtml for more information

SMARTER TRAVELS

Convenience vs

Cost

GETTING AROUND IN KINGSTON

Kingston offers many different shopping opportunities and such but

getting to these can sometimes be a problem since the big shopping malls are located far from downtown as well as the campus area This section will therefore provide tips on how to best

find your way in Kingston

Getting around in Kingston by taxi Taxi services in Kingston are relatively cheap Taxis are a good alter-

native if you are in a hurry and taxis are often available on campus between the JDUC building and Stauffer library by the

intersection between University Ave and Union St (see campus map) If you are not on campus there are several taxi

companies which you can call and here are some suggestions Ameylsquos taxi +16135461111

Kingston amp Amherst taxi +16135423333 Ameylsquos Greenwood taxi +16136346644

Getting around in Kingston by bus

Riding the bus is free for all Queenlsquos university students if you show

your student card and taking the bus is an alternative which should be

used if there is a possibility The bus schedule is not the best and get-

ting to certain locations in Kingston can sometimes be hard

rdquoYoursquore a funny guymdash but looks arenrsquot everything

- Taxi Driver (1976)

SMARTER TRAVELS Interests vs Information

TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS

There are several cities that are recommended to be visited while you are on exchange at Queenlsquos This section will present the most popular

locations and how you get there most easily You can go either by car bus train or air and the websites are

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

There are many different car rental services in Kingston Here are some recommended

By bus httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations

Provides cheap bus tickets from the campus to Montreacuteal Ottawa and

Toronto This alternative is only available to Queenlsquos student and tickets are available through the Destinations office in the JDUC

building on the second floor (see campus map) wwwcoachcanadaca

Offers bus tickets to many different locations in New York Ontario and

Queacutebec By train

wwwviarailca

Viarail provides train tickets to many different locations in Canada By air

wwwaircanadaca

The majority of flights in Canada is operated by Air Canada but

sometimes there are other cheaper alternatives

Check httpwwwcheapflightsca for more alternatives

A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are

after it as when you are in it

EXPLORING THE REGION

Algonquin Provincial Park

ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL

PARK

httpwwwalgonquinparkonca

Algonquin Parks many trails offer something for everyone Whether

youre up for a vigorous bicycle ride through beautiful forest a

two-day hike into the Interior or a leisurely walk to a stunning

lookout you can find a trail that will explore the many facets of

Algonquins beauty The Algonquin Provincial Park is a big natural reserve which offers

activities for everyone Here you can go canoeing camping fishing walking on beautiful trails skiing dog sledding mountain biking

horseback riding and much more It is a beautiful place to go if you would like to experience the Canadian nature and wildlife

How to get there

The easiest way to get to Algonquin Provincial Park is by car Take

the 401 highway from Kingston and exit on highway 41 after about

20km Continue on highway 41 for 200km and then exit west on

highway 60 Follow highway 60 until you get to Algonquin

Take a bite out of The big apple

NEW YORK CITY

httpwwwnewyorkcom

New York is a city everyone should visit while on exchange at Queenlsquos The big apple offers a wide variety of activities and places to see such

as the empire state building central park ground zero and statue of liberty It is also a perfect place to go shopping since it generally is cheaper in the US than in Canada and the city offers many good

places for shopping

How to get there By car

Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and then exit south on the 81 Drive for about 400km and then drive west on the 380 for about 50km

Continue west on to highway 80 for about 100km until you get to New York

By bus Taking the bus from Kingston to New York usually takes about 13 or 14

hours The bus first goes to Toronto and Buffalo and then heads for New York Taking the bus is not a good alternative if you are in a

hurry but it is recommended if you want to travel cheaply and do not have anyone to rent a car with

By air

Going by air to New York is a good alternative It is recommended to

take the bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport from Kingston

and fly to New York from there Since domestic flights in the US are

usually cheaper an alternative is to take the bus to Buffalo and fly

from there

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA New York City

BOSTON

httpwwwcityofbostongovvisitors

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA It has about 600 000 inhabitants and is the home of many great universities such as Harvard

University and MIT It is a fun city to visit and it is strongly recommended to attend a hockey game (Boston Bruins) or a baseball

game (Boston Red Sox) How to get there

There are different way of getting to Boston from Kingston

By car

Renting a car and driving to Boston is a popular alternative and it is often relatively cheap if you are a couple of people sharing the rent If you decide to drive to Boston take the 401 east from Kingston and exit

south on highway 81 after about 40km Drive south on the 81 for about 170km and then drive east on highway 90 towards Boston That

distance is about 500km By air

Going by air to Boston is more expensive than renting a car If you

decide to go by air the plane will always stop in Toronto or Montreacuteal

first and it is therefore recommended to go to either Toronto or

Montreacuteal by bus and then go to Boston by air

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA Boston

MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

Page 4: Exchange E-Magazine Winter 2010

Index

Housing 6

Student Housing Map 7

Housing tips 8

Housing tips 9

Housing tips 10

Health and Dental Information 11-11

Useful Information 13

Health Information 13

IT Services 13

Other 13

Academic Information 14

Course Calendar 15

QCard 16

Getting to Kingston 17

Around Campus 18

School Facilities 19

Campus Map 20

JDUC Information and Map 21-24

Services Offered by the AMS 25

Important Dates From the AMS 26

Queenrsquos Varsity Schedules 27

Index

Socializing in Kingston 28

Annual Kingston WinterSpring Events 29

Kingston Pubs 30-31

Map of Kingston Bars Pubs and Clubs 32

Kingston Bars and Clubs 33

Restaurants 34-37

Clothing Stores Close to Campus 38

Grocery Stores in Kingston 39

Travelling Tips 40

Travelling Information 41

Getting Around in Kingston 42

Travel Suggestions 43

Algonquin Provincial Park 44

New York City 45

Boston 46

Montreacuteal 47

Niagara Falls 48

Ottawa 49

Queacutebec City 50

Toronto 51

Ski Trip to Mont Tremblant 52

Welcome

HOUSING

Need to find a place to live for the semester you are here Different resources are available to make the search for a great accommodation easier

However before

starting your search

let us give you a few

tips to consider when

looking for an accom-

modation in Kingston

This section will

provide just that

The Village Most Queenlsquos students live in residences located on campus for their first year Then they move with a group of friends to a house in the area around campus called the village The experience is unique and adds a lot to your Queenlsquos experience

THE VILLAGE

STUDENT HOUSING MAP

Make sure to look at the area number The higher the number the

further from Campus the accommodation is We suggest looking mainly at accommodations in area 1 (5 minutes walk to campus) and area 2

(10 minutes walk to campus) This is where most Queenlsquos students live However in general the further from campus you are the cheaper rent will be Another suggestion would be to ―MapQuest or ―Google Map the

address to clearly see where the house or apartment is located

The Hub

Another consideration is how close to the Hub (what we call the downtown area at Queenlsquos)

the accommodation you are looking at is Many grocery stores drugstores and bars are located

at the intersection of Princess and Division and the majority of the clothing stores are located on the lower part Princess street at the inter-

section of Bagot Street

Before coming to Canada There is the Student and Community Host program that can accommodate you free of

charge for a few nights while figure out where you will be living You will most likely sleep on a

couch or on a camping mattress but at least you will have somewhere to sleep if you have

not found accommodation yet For more info visit httpquicqueensucaresourcestudentandcommunityhostsasp

However we highly suggest starting your

search for an accommodation before arriving to Canada (You donlsquot want to pay for a hotel room or have to sleep on the floor for too long

while juggling with school work and finding a place to live)

The following resources can help you find a

place to live even if you are currently on a

different continent

1) httpquicqueensucaphpihouse

housesearchphp

The Queenlsquos University International Centre

offers useful resources when looking for an

accommodation This resource is particularly

valuable because most postings are made by

Queenlsquos students going on exchange

themselves Therefore the period for the leases

on the website is usually 4 months the length

of a semester at Queenlsquos Also there are

different options to choose from to make a

search tailored to your needs

HOUSING TIPS

2) httphousingqueensuca

residencesexchangeapplicationasp

Harkness International Hall offers limited single rooms with

communal washrooms and kitchen on each floor The deadline for applying for the winter term is

December 1 2009 It is not guaranteed that all applicants will

be given accommodation in the residence The location of Harkness

Hall is very convenient From Harkness it takes less than 2 minutes walk to reach campus and

less than 10 minutes to be in The Hub As well no needs to worry

about furniture and such as most items are provided in the residence However if you want

the full Queenlsquos Student experience we encourage you to

find accommodation in one of the Student Villagelsquos house

3) http

housingqueensucacommunity_housingaccommodationlistingserviceasp

This website operated by Queenlsquos

University lists accommodations in

the Kingston area It is highly

practical since specific search can

be made through this website and

details such as if laundry is

available in the building if pets are

allowed or if there is a parking spot

are also provided The area

number is also provided which can

help you figure how close to

campus the accommodation is

Make sure to contact the landlord

to see if itlsquos possible to rent a room

for the length of your stay Most

landlords expect tenants to sign

their lease for a 12-months period

but some understand international

students are only here for a limited

time period

HOUSING TIPS

THE VILLAGE

HOUSING TIPS

4)

httpkingstonencraigslistca Craiglist is an online resource that provides local classified ads for almost everything from

ticket sales for sports events to accounting job postings

Although not related to Queenlsquos it is possible to find different postings for subletting rooms in

Kingston Click on the housing section and explore the different options

All international students are required to have health insurance when

studying in Ontario The University Health Insurance Plan UHIP provides insurance to pay for the cost of hospital and medical

services that students may need while in Canada and travelling How do you enrol

Contact Queenlsquos University or your schoollsquos human resource office to apply for UHIP coverage before leaving for your exchange or as soon

as your arrive If arriving in Canada before your exchange begins UHIP coverage can start as early as the 10th day of the month prior to your first term beginning

You must enrol unlesshellip

It is mandatory to register for UHIP while studying in Ontario unless already covered by one of the following plans

Canadian International Development Agency Health Care Plan Canadian Bureau for International Education Health Care Plan

Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan International Council for Canadian Studies Plan

National Insurance office for Social Insurance Abroad (Norway) World university Service of Canada Plan Embassy of Kuwait

UHIP covershellip

hospital services in Ontario Physician services in Ontario Diagnostic laboratory and x-ray services

Ambulance Vision care

Special assistance Medically necessary dental care in hospital

For full details on UHIP plans refer to wwwuhipca

HEALTH AND DENTAL

INFORMATION

BE COVERED

Health and dental coverage is also available for international students

through the Alma Mater Society (AMS) The health coverage provided through the AMS has a wider range of coverage including up to 80

coverage for prescription drugs The dental benefits which are covered by the AMS health and dental

plan far exceeds that offered by UHIP The AMS assumes that all stu-dents will need this coverage as it is mandatory for all Queenlsquos Uni-

versity students to have health and dental coverage beyond what is offered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan If you are satisfied with the UHIP or other coverage that applies to you it is possible to opt-

out of the AMS coverage In order to opt-out of this proof of other coverage must be taken to the AMS office on the main floor of the

John Deutsch Centre For further information on health and dental coverage by the Alma

Mater Society visit wwwmyamsorghealth

BE COVERED

HEALTH AND DENTAL INFORMATION

Health information

httpwwwqueensucahcds

If you are having problems with your health you can always contact the Health Counseling and Disability Services It is located in the LaSalle building on 146 Stuart St on the south end of

campus (see campus map)

IT Services httpwwwqueensucaitsindexhtml

If you are experiencing problems with your computer or any other

technical equipment you can contact IT Services The offices are

located on different locations on campus and here is a link with all the

locations

Other information for incoming students

If you want to find out more about Queenlsquos University there is much information at hand Here are two links which might be useful for you as

an incoming exchange student

httpwwwqueensucainternationalstudentsincoming

httpwwwqueensucaabout

GET TO KNOW MORE

USEFUL INFORMATION

Welcome

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

USEFUL TIPS

Bring your student card

to all your final exams

You will be charged

$5000 for writing an

exam without the official

Queenrsquos

student ID

If you lose a student

card it is possible to have

a new one at a $25 at

Gordon Hall

Exchange Students can

have extra time on their

final exams Just fill in

the form available at the

International Office and

have your professors

sign it Then bring it to

Gordon Hall (see map on

p 18) and you will be

able to have extra time

on your finals

Make sure to check each

course syllabus to see

how many percent will be

deduct to your marks if

an assignment is turned

in late Professor are

usually very understand-

able and if you talk to

them they usually will

give you an extension

giving that you do not

ask for it the day before

the due date

COURSE CALENDAR

The course calendars describe all the courses available through the

different faculties at Queenlsquos University They can be found on the University Website

(wwwqueensuca) under the Academics Tab Make sure to look

at the prerequisites to make sure that you qualify for a specific course However if you are not

certain of the course you are choosing it is possible to change

your schedule once classes have

started This is call the adddrop session

For the upcoming semester it is possible to add drop or switch courses and sections until

January 22 2010 If you are still not satisfied with your courses it

is possible to drop a class without academic penalty until March 5 2010 You will have to pay a fee

but your student record will not be affected by the drop a the specific

class

QCARD

AddDrop can be done through the QCard

website under the adddrop tab However if

a course is full and cannot be added on

QCard you might still have a chance to join

it To do so you will have to go in person to

the faculty office to have special permission

If you are granted the permission to join a

course a faculty member will add the course

to you schedule

Queenrsquos University welcomes you to

Kingston the rdquoLimestone cityrdquo

Getting to Kingston by bus wwwcoachcanadaca

Bus is one of the cheapest ways of getting to Kingston The buses are leaving from major citiesairports

and stops right on campus or at the bus terminal on 1175 John Counter

Boulevard in Kingston Travelling time Toronto Pearson International

Airport-Kingston approx 4h Downtown Toronto - Kingston

3h Downtown Montreacuteal - Kingston

3h 20min

Getting to Kingston by air

wwwaircanadaca There are several daily flights from

Toronto to Kingston and flying to Kingston is an alternative for people in a hurry since the travelling time

is much shorter than if you take then bus or a train Flying to

Kingston is though usually a more expensive way of travelling Travelling time

Toronto (YYZ) ndash Kingston (YGK) 50min

Montreacuteal (YMQ) ndash Kingston (YGK) 4h

If you are going from Montreacuteal to Kingston the flights will go to To-

ronto first and the travelling time will depend on the transfer time be-

tween the flights

By train wwwviarailca

Getting to Kingston by train is a faster alternative than taking the bus but the train station in

Kingston is located far from campus and downtown Kingston

so you will have to take the bus or a taxi into the centre of town Travelling time

Montreacuteal ndash Kingston 2h 45 min Toronto ndash Kingston 2 h 30min

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

Getting to Kingston by car is often

a cheap alternative if you are a

couple of people who share the car

rental Renting cars in Canada is

relatively cheap and the gas prices

are around $1 per litre There are

many car rental services and you

can easily rent a car in Toronto and

return it in Kingston Note that

there is a underage fee of $35 per

day and driver if you are between

21 and 25 years old If you are

under 21 years it is almost

impossible to rent a car

There are several

ways of getting to Kingston from bigger

cities such as Toronto or Montreal Usually it is much

cheaper going to these cities and

making your way towards Kingston

from there

GETTING TO KINGSTON

SMARTER TRAVELS

AROUND CAMPUS

WHATrsquoS ON CAMPUS

SCHOOL FACILITIES

Queenrsquos Centre

The Queenlsquos Centre is a brand new athletic building opened in Decem-ber 2009 In the Queenlsquos Centre you can do many different sports and activities such as spinning swimming weight lifting pilates basket-

ball volleyball and much more

Follow this link to see a map over the Queenlsquos Centre

httpwwwqueensucaqueenscentreplanshtml

Campus Bookstore httpwwwcampusbookstorecom

The Campus bookstore is where most of the Queenlsquos students buy their

course textbooks The bookstore has all the books you need for your term at queens

Opening hours Monday-Friday 9am to 6pm

Saturday 10am to 5pm Sunday Closed

The Campus Bookstore is located in Clark Hall which is located on an

unnamed street between University Ave and Arch Street (see campus

map)

Library Information

Queenlsquos University has several different libraries on campus If you

would like to gain information about them just follow the link below

httplibraryqueensucalibraryoverview

Campus map

SCHOOL FACILITIES

JDUC

John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) httpwwwqueensucajduc

The John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) is one of the main building

on the Queenlsquos campus It is the home to the Student Governments

(AMS amp SGPS) faculty societies student clubs and organizations as

well as various campus offices It serves as a formal and informal

student centered meeting place to foster communication among and

between students faculty staff and alumni The JDUC is the campus

focal point for entertainment and retail products amp services and is the

place for students to meet with their friends and relax for a beverage

snack or meal

What can be found in the JDUC

Cafeterias

Used bookstore

Tanning salon

The Queenlsquos Pub

AMS

And much more

JDUC BUILDING MAP LEVEL 0

JDUC BUILDING MAP LEVEL 1

JDUC BUILDING MAP LEVEL 23

SERVICES OFFERED BY THE AMS

The Publishing amp Copy

Centre (PampCC) is located in the lower level of the JDUC and is

designed to serve studentslsquo printing and copying needs The PampCC offers a wide

variety of services ranging from basic printing and

photocopying to professional binding and poster design

Destinations is a campus travel and tourism service that offers

students the cheapest and most convenient bus service from Kingston to

Toronto Ottawa and Montreal Destinations also sells

tickets to various events both on and off campus and charters

group trips to sports games concerts and arts performances in Toronto

Ottawa etc In addition Destinations makes and sells In-

ternational Student Identity Cards (ISICs) which offer students discounts on ViaRail

train tickets and other retail ser-vices Finally Destinations col-

laborates with Kingston Transit in order to enable students the unlimited use of

Kingston Transit for the year with a valid Queenlsquos student

card

The Alma Mater

Society (AMS) the oldest student

government in Canada represents over 13800 students and serves as

the central undergraduate student

government at Queenlsquos University The AMS is composed of 11 faculty

and residence societies and has an annual

operating budget of over $14 million The AMS is the only exclusively

undergraduate student-run government

in the country managing 14

student-run corporate services 41 committees and over

200 clubs Employing over 1000 volunteers

and 500 part-time paid staff the AMS is a truly unique organization that

aims to serve and represent the diversity

of students at Queenlsquos University

The AMS Pub Services (TAPS)

consists of two pub locations Alfielsquos Nightclub and the Queenlsquos Pub

Alfielsquos located on the lower level of the JDUC is Queenlsquos largest student bar and is open every Wednesday

and Friday nights for drinks and dancing In addition Alfielsquos hosts a

weekly Jazz Lounge on Monday nights which features live music by student performers from the Queenlsquos

School of Music Queenlsquos Pub (QP) which is on the upper level of the

JDUC offers a more relaxing atmosphere featuring 7 beers on tap a fantastic menu two TVs and a

pool table

The AMS Merchandise

Services (TAMS) consists of two retail

outlets Tricolour Outfitters and The Used Bookstore Collectively

these two services offer students a wide variety of stylish and affordable

school essentials Tricolour Outfitters sells a wide inventory of Queenlsquos clothing and other merchandise and

also offers custom clothing for teams residence floors etc The Used

Bookstore sells and consigns used textbooks and also provides students with an extensive range of

school supplies

IMPORTANT DATES FROM THE AMS

Important Dates

January 11 ndash Classes Begin January 15 ndash Grand Opening of the Queenlsquos Centre

January 16 ndash Winter Clubs Night

January 27 ndash Applications for AMS Winter Committee Hiring Due

February 1-6 ndash Exposure Arts Festival

February 1 ndash Catch Me If You Can Begins February 2-3 ndash AMS Winter Referendum and Executive Election

February 8 ndash AMS Council Applications Due

February 15 ndash AMS Officer Applications Due

February 23 ndash AMS Annual General Meeting

March 1 ndash AMS Manager and Assistant Manager Applications Due

March 11-13 ndash Vogue Fashion Show March 11 ndash Best Darn Singer on Campus

March 15 ndash AMS Service Staff Applications Due

April 9 ndash Last Day of Classes

April 15 ndash Exams Begin

QUEENrsquoS VARSITY

SCHEDULES

Queenlsquos University has many great teams playing on campus during the winter From the exciting hockey games to the intimate basketball team victories there is a game for you The Queenlsquos Golden Gaels are

well-supported within the Queenlsquos culture with many students rallying behind their teams

Menlsquos Hockey httpqueenshockeycomschedulephp

Womenlsquos Hockey httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=whockeyamp

Menlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mbballamp

Womenlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wbballamp

Menlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mvballamp

Womenlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wvballamp

Additional Information on the Queenlsquos Golden Gaels Sports Teams

httpwwwgogaelsgocom

Welcome

SOCIALIZING IN KINGSTON

Now that you found a place to live figured out your courses and have made plans to visit different cities itlsquos time to organize your social calendar

Although Kingston is a small town many activities are available in the downtown area (The Hub) Restaurants retail stores bars movie theatre coffee shops

pubshellip

JanuaryFebruary

Live Your Library Kingston Jazz Society local

libraries January to April wwwkingstonjazzcom

Kingston Winter Antique Show Portsmouth Olympic

Harbour early February 613-386-4415

Feb Fest Market Square Join in on one of Ontariolsquos

premier winter events early February

wwwfebfestkingstoncom Cezannersquos Closet Ban Righ

Hall Queenlsquos University 613-533-3171

Historic Hockey Series A must see if youlsquore new to

hockey Confederation Basin early February

613-548-4415

Kingston Film Festival Various locations around Kingston Late February

wwwkingcanfilmfestcom

MarchApril

Maple Madness Little

Cataraqui Creek Conservation See a Canadian treat being made

613-546-4228 ext 500

Rail-o-Rama Model Train Show Ambassador Resort Hotel mid March

613-962-7731

May Historic Farmers Market

every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from Maymdash

September market Square Interconnected Art Studio

Tour various locations early May

wwwkingstonartistscom

Royal Military College Convocation and Sunset Ceremony mid-May Fort

Henry wwwrmcca

ANNUAL KINGSTON WINTERSPRING

EVENTS

The Brass Pub httpwwwthebrasspubcom

indexphp Sports Pub on Princess Street

Great for Late Night Eats or Recov-ery Food the Next Morning

Monday Nights ndash Buy one appe-tizer get the second half price

Tuesday Nights ndash 35 cent wings

(Best wings in town) Wednesday Nights ndash frac12 pound bur-

gers for only $175 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash Giant chicken fajitas for only $350 CAD

Friday Nights ndash Steak special for $895 CAD

LIVE MUSIC Sundays Mondays

and Thursdays

(We recommend you see Smitty

play on Sundays and Mondays Get

there early)

The Merchant

httpwwwmerchanttaphousecom

Another great pub (near the lake ndash

a nice break from Princess St) Full menu SaladsSoups Pizza Pasta Sandwiches Drinkshellip Great

on Tuesdays when therelsquos not much else going on

Tuesday Nights - $3 drinks all day and all night

Wednesday Nights ndash A bottle of

Alexander Keiths and an 8oz steak dinner for $999 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash 40 cent wings

Sunday Nights - $3 caesars

LIVE MUSIC ndash Tuesdays (Smitty)

Wednesdays (the Dan Curtis

Band) Thursdays (the Trevor

Walsh Band) Fridays (Emily Fen-

nel) and Saturdays (some of King-

stonlsquos best rock bands)

PUB NIGHTS

KINGSTON PUBS

KINGSTON PUBS Continued

Tir nan Og

httpkingstontirnanogpubscomhome

Irish pub Rated 1 Restaurant in Kingston

Monday and Tuesdays Nights ndash

Waterfront Patio (weather permit-ting)

Wednesday Nights ndash Alexander Keithlsquos - $399 frac12 price appetizers

live music at 9 pm Thursday Nights ndash Karaoke Night

Ladieslsquo Night Out (starts at 800pm)

Friday Nights ndash 2 Pints of Guin-nessHarpKilkennySmithwicks

only $900 DJ at 1100pm

Saturday Nights ndash DJ at 1100pm

Sunday Nights ndash NFL Nights 8 LCD Screens and frac12 price wings

Do you like to sing Tir nan Og is great on Thursday nights for a little

Karaoke

PUB NIGHTS

MAP OF KINGSTON BARS PUBS AND CLUBS

1 Elixir Nightclub 2 The Brass

3 Alehouse 4 Stages 5 The Merchant

6 Tir Nan Og 7 Joy Supper Club

These venues are clubs The venues without a lsquoare pubs

NOTE Alfielsquos is located on cam-

pus in the basement of the JDUC

(John Deutsch Center) building

Queenlsquos Campus is located South

of Princess Street

The Ale House

The Alehouse Canteen (below the bar) has sandwiches wraps

burgers and more The Alehouse is the most popular

club for Queenlsquos students

Free cover before 12 with your student card Otherwise $6 cover

Best Nights to Go Thursdays ($250 drinks)

Fridays Saturdays

Alfiersquos Nightclub Student nightclub and lounge

known for its great music On campus (outside the west side of the John Deutsch Center)

Best Nights to Go

Wednesdays (but the line can get busy so get there early)

No cover and free coat check

Stages Nightclub

Second largest nightclub after the Alehouse

Best Nights to Go Mondays ndash Beach Slam

(seasonal) Thursdays - $250 rail drinks

all night long free cover

with student card or $3 until 11

Fridays ndash Ladies in free before midnight and a glow party

no cover and $250 rail drinks

until midnight

DANCE THE

NIGHT AWAY

KINGSTON BARS AND CLUBS

Get on your dancing shoes and party at the hottest (and only) clubs in Kingston

RESTAURANTS Tired of eating Mac and Cheese every night

Try one of the following delicious

Japanese Food

Asha

Great food and service Karaoke rooms $30hour (group of 5 or less)

$50hour (group of 10 or less) 177 Princess Street

613-531-7919

Take Sushi

Great Japanese restaurant

120 Princess Street

613-544-1376

Chinese Food

Silver Wok Takeout Available

Great food clean good service 373 King Street E 613-544-6634

VIP Another popular Chinese

Restaurant on Princess Street

528 Princess Street

613-530-2828

Italian Cuisine

Ginorsquos Pizza and Spaghetti Free delivery on orders over $15

Pizza pasta finger foods and sal-ads Open late (until 2am on weekdays

3am FridaySaturday and 1am on Sundays)

557 Princess Street 613-542-4444

Tatarsquos Pizza Take out and delivery available

Casual dress and atmosphere Bar area (pool darts and a big

screen TV)

569 Princess Street

613-549-4272

Frankie Pestorsquos

Rustic Italian dishes inspired by

traditional family recipes Menu

changes often and portions are

huge

176 Ontario Street

613-542-1071

Woodenheads

Probably the best pizza youlsquoll find

in Kingston Donlsquot expect your tra-

ditional pepperoni and mozzarella

though

192 Ontario Street

613ndash 549ndash 1812

lsquo

JAPANESE CHINESE INDIAN ITALIAN

Indian Cuisine

Darbas Great service great food

One of Kingstonlsquos best Indian Restaurants Large portions and

friendly staff

479 Princess Street

613-548-7053

RESTAURANTS

Breakfast Stooleyrsquos Cafe

Take Out Available Right on the corner of Johnson and Division

Everything from omelettes to pasta Great for some greasy eats after a messy night

118 Division Street

613-547-4044 11am-2am httpwwwthemenusiteca

restphprID=30

The Brass A great breakfast for a great price

(also serves dinner) Breakfast Served Monday to

Friday from 11am-3pm Brunch Served Saturdays and

Sundays 10am-3pm 403 Princess Street

613-544-8334

httpwwwthebrasspubcommenuphp

Windmills Cafe Eggs oatmeal crepes pancakes

bagels perogies and more Kingstonlsquos best Saturday and

Sunday brunch 184 Princess Street

613-544-3948

httpwwwwebwoodscom

windmillsmenucfmaction=viewmenudetailsampModule=

Restaurant

Pan Chancho Bakery amp Cafeacute

Go for brunch at one of Kingstonlsquos

finest cafeacutes Opens daily at 7am

44 Princess Street

613-544-7790

httpwwwpanchanchocom

BREAKFAST

There are many good

restaurants serving a

variety of cuisines in

many different

atmospheres The fol-

lowing sites are useful

for finding restaurants

in the Kingston area

httpwwwwhatsonkingsto

ncomentertain

restanthtml

httpwwwkingstonkioskcomdirectoryphp

categoryId=179

http

wwwdougblackstockcomkingston-ontario

restaurantsphp

http

kingstonontario-restaurantscom

httpwwwfoodincca

OntarioKingston

We havenlsquot tried

them all but we definitely have some

favourites and this section will provide you with some of our

tips

RESTAURANTS

Date Restaurants

Grizzly Grill Fire places and candles make for a romantic evening

Appetizers pizzas pastas seafood prime rib sandwiches

soups and salads - your date is sure to find something here Amazing food at reasonable prices

Turns into a bar at night (grab a drink and play a round of pool)

395 Princess Street 613-544-7566

Megalos Everything from burgers to crab

ravioli Appetizers salads pastas pizzas

platters and great desserts Quiet romantic atmosphere 226 Princess Street

613-531-9788

Chez Piggy One of Kingstonlsquos classier restaurants

Shrimp oysters calamari fish pork chop sea scallops lamb

steak A bit pricey but provides a great experience great food and great

service Turns into a classy bar later on

68 Princess Street

613-549-7673

Steakhouses

The Keg Kingstonlsquos best steakhouse

Starters and soups salads sirloins New Yorklsquos and traditional

steaks prime rib seafood chicken and ribs and classis Keg dinners

300 King Street East

613-549-1333

French Bistro Cuisine

Le Chien Noir A taste of French cuisine

Poutine fried calamari lamb fish mussels and more Classy and pricey

69 Brock Street 613-549-5635

Thai and Pan-Asian Cuisine

Mango Appetizers soups and salads

curries stir-fries seafood rice noodles Vietnamese foods

161 Princess Street

613-549-3815

Mekong

Traditional Thai food right in the

heart of the hub

394 Princess Street

613-549ndash 5902

DATE RESTAURANTS

Steakhouses

Bistros Thai cuisine

Impress your date with a fancy night out

RESTAURANTS

Pub Food

The Brass Serves breakfast brunch dinner and late night eats

Salads nachos quesadillas wings ribs sandwiches burgers wraps

and clubs 403 Princess Street 613-544-8334

Fanatics

Appetizers soups and salads pizza burgers sandwiches wraps meatloaf steak salmon

pasta and more Great sports lounge great food

371 Princess Street 613-542-3267

Lonestar Texas Grill

Starters salads steaks ribs chicken fajitas burgers

sandwicheshellip Free nachos and salsa to start off your meal

251 Ontario Street 613-548-8888

Kingston Brew Pub

Your usual pub food with over 20

different types of beer on tap

most of which are brewed on site

34 Clarence Street

613 - 542-4978

Fast Food

McDonaldrsquos

285 Princess Street 613-549-3999

Burger King 500 Princess Street

613-531-5137

Pizza Pizza 414 Princess Street 613-542-1111

Dominos Pizza

493 Princess Street 613-548-3730

Subway

356 Princess Street

613-541-3071

Pita Grill

371 Princess Street

613 ndash542-9195

PUB FOOD FAST FOOD

No need to spend big bucks for a full tummyhellip

the following options offer cheap and tasty food

Urban Outfitters Popular clothing styles in Canada for good prices

Location 204 Princess St

Urban Trade Similar to Urban Outfitters but includes more mainstream

options Location 201 Princess St

Blueprint Contains many different popular

brands Location 246 Princess St

Lululemon Athletica

Very popular clothing store in Canada Makes very comfortable and

functional clothes Location 270 Princess St

American Apparel

Comfortable shirts and accessories Very popular within

Queenlsquos Location 274 Princess St

Roots Canada The conventional Canadian

clothing store Get your Vancouver 2010 clothing

here Location 229 Princess St

Steilman Outlet Elegant womenlsquos fashion

Location 206 Princess St Doverrsquos Mens Wear

Elegant suits Popular brands such as Ed Hardy

and Lacoste Location 155 Princess St

Sir Gawain Fashion Clothes

High fashion clothing for men and women

Location 34 Princess St

CLOTHING STORES CLOSE TO CAMPUS

Princess St Shops

Kingston offers a wide variety of popular clothing stores all

conveniently located in the downtown core on Princess Street Start at the Hub and walk along Princess to the waterfront and along the way you will be able to find a large selection of stores that will meet

any of your needs

GROCERY STORES

IN KINGSTON

Standard

Metro Located close to the ghetto Open 24 hours for your needs

Location 310 Barrie Street

Loblawrsquos Greatest selection of food in Kingston Also sells kitchen

products and clothing Location 1060 Princess Street

Food Basics Cheaper food but limited selection

Contains all the standard food options

Location 33 Barrack Street Johnrsquos Meat Market

Kingstonlsquos best butcher Well priced meats and fish

Location 507 Princess Street

Specialty Stores

Bulk Barn Large quantities of common snack foods

Low cost and large selection Location 824 Norwest Road

Convenience Stores Campus One Stop

Located besides Goodes Great selection for a convenience store but expensive price

Location At the corner of Earl Street and Alfred Street

Bedorersquos Food Market Close to Goodes Hall

Very nice owners Location 395 Earl Street

Freddiersquos Grocery In middle of the Ghetto for easy

access Occasional stock outs

Location 219 University Ave

TRAVELLING TIPS

While you are on exchange at Queenlsquos you should take the opportunity to explore other areas and cities around Kingston This section will provide some tips on how to enjoy yourself outside of Kingston

The World is a book and those who do not

travel read only a page ~St Augustine

SMARTER TRVELS

Information vs Interests

TRAVELLING INFORMATION

Kingston is located conveniently between major cities such as Montreacuteal

and Toronto and there are several places you should visit while you are

on exchange at Queenlsquos Travelling to other cities from Kingston is

something incoming exchange students often want to do and the

travelling alternatives are different depending on where you would like

to go Generally bus is the cheapest alternative if you are travelling by

yourself with just a few other friends or if you are under 25 Since car

rental services often have a underage fee of $35 per day and driver if

you are under 25 years old renting a car is only a cheap alternative if

you can gather some people to share the rent Travelling by train is

more comfortable than taking the bus but it is usually more expensive

and the train station in Kingston is located far from campus and the

downtown area which requires a taxi to get in to town

This section will provide you with useful tips when you are travelling to

Kingston for the first time or when you are planning on making a trip to

another city

Ps Do not forget to check out the ETC (Exchange Transfer Committee)

trips and events These events are usually very fun and offers a great

opportunity getting to know other students Check out

httpcomsocqueensucaetcHomehtml for more information

SMARTER TRAVELS

Convenience vs

Cost

GETTING AROUND IN KINGSTON

Kingston offers many different shopping opportunities and such but

getting to these can sometimes be a problem since the big shopping malls are located far from downtown as well as the campus area This section will therefore provide tips on how to best

find your way in Kingston

Getting around in Kingston by taxi Taxi services in Kingston are relatively cheap Taxis are a good alter-

native if you are in a hurry and taxis are often available on campus between the JDUC building and Stauffer library by the

intersection between University Ave and Union St (see campus map) If you are not on campus there are several taxi

companies which you can call and here are some suggestions Ameylsquos taxi +16135461111

Kingston amp Amherst taxi +16135423333 Ameylsquos Greenwood taxi +16136346644

Getting around in Kingston by bus

Riding the bus is free for all Queenlsquos university students if you show

your student card and taking the bus is an alternative which should be

used if there is a possibility The bus schedule is not the best and get-

ting to certain locations in Kingston can sometimes be hard

rdquoYoursquore a funny guymdash but looks arenrsquot everything

- Taxi Driver (1976)

SMARTER TRAVELS Interests vs Information

TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS

There are several cities that are recommended to be visited while you are on exchange at Queenlsquos This section will present the most popular

locations and how you get there most easily You can go either by car bus train or air and the websites are

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

There are many different car rental services in Kingston Here are some recommended

By bus httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations

Provides cheap bus tickets from the campus to Montreacuteal Ottawa and

Toronto This alternative is only available to Queenlsquos student and tickets are available through the Destinations office in the JDUC

building on the second floor (see campus map) wwwcoachcanadaca

Offers bus tickets to many different locations in New York Ontario and

Queacutebec By train

wwwviarailca

Viarail provides train tickets to many different locations in Canada By air

wwwaircanadaca

The majority of flights in Canada is operated by Air Canada but

sometimes there are other cheaper alternatives

Check httpwwwcheapflightsca for more alternatives

A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are

after it as when you are in it

EXPLORING THE REGION

Algonquin Provincial Park

ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL

PARK

httpwwwalgonquinparkonca

Algonquin Parks many trails offer something for everyone Whether

youre up for a vigorous bicycle ride through beautiful forest a

two-day hike into the Interior or a leisurely walk to a stunning

lookout you can find a trail that will explore the many facets of

Algonquins beauty The Algonquin Provincial Park is a big natural reserve which offers

activities for everyone Here you can go canoeing camping fishing walking on beautiful trails skiing dog sledding mountain biking

horseback riding and much more It is a beautiful place to go if you would like to experience the Canadian nature and wildlife

How to get there

The easiest way to get to Algonquin Provincial Park is by car Take

the 401 highway from Kingston and exit on highway 41 after about

20km Continue on highway 41 for 200km and then exit west on

highway 60 Follow highway 60 until you get to Algonquin

Take a bite out of The big apple

NEW YORK CITY

httpwwwnewyorkcom

New York is a city everyone should visit while on exchange at Queenlsquos The big apple offers a wide variety of activities and places to see such

as the empire state building central park ground zero and statue of liberty It is also a perfect place to go shopping since it generally is cheaper in the US than in Canada and the city offers many good

places for shopping

How to get there By car

Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and then exit south on the 81 Drive for about 400km and then drive west on the 380 for about 50km

Continue west on to highway 80 for about 100km until you get to New York

By bus Taking the bus from Kingston to New York usually takes about 13 or 14

hours The bus first goes to Toronto and Buffalo and then heads for New York Taking the bus is not a good alternative if you are in a

hurry but it is recommended if you want to travel cheaply and do not have anyone to rent a car with

By air

Going by air to New York is a good alternative It is recommended to

take the bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport from Kingston

and fly to New York from there Since domestic flights in the US are

usually cheaper an alternative is to take the bus to Buffalo and fly

from there

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA New York City

BOSTON

httpwwwcityofbostongovvisitors

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA It has about 600 000 inhabitants and is the home of many great universities such as Harvard

University and MIT It is a fun city to visit and it is strongly recommended to attend a hockey game (Boston Bruins) or a baseball

game (Boston Red Sox) How to get there

There are different way of getting to Boston from Kingston

By car

Renting a car and driving to Boston is a popular alternative and it is often relatively cheap if you are a couple of people sharing the rent If you decide to drive to Boston take the 401 east from Kingston and exit

south on highway 81 after about 40km Drive south on the 81 for about 170km and then drive east on highway 90 towards Boston That

distance is about 500km By air

Going by air to Boston is more expensive than renting a car If you

decide to go by air the plane will always stop in Toronto or Montreacuteal

first and it is therefore recommended to go to either Toronto or

Montreacuteal by bus and then go to Boston by air

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA Boston

MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

Page 5: Exchange E-Magazine Winter 2010

Index

Socializing in Kingston 28

Annual Kingston WinterSpring Events 29

Kingston Pubs 30-31

Map of Kingston Bars Pubs and Clubs 32

Kingston Bars and Clubs 33

Restaurants 34-37

Clothing Stores Close to Campus 38

Grocery Stores in Kingston 39

Travelling Tips 40

Travelling Information 41

Getting Around in Kingston 42

Travel Suggestions 43

Algonquin Provincial Park 44

New York City 45

Boston 46

Montreacuteal 47

Niagara Falls 48

Ottawa 49

Queacutebec City 50

Toronto 51

Ski Trip to Mont Tremblant 52

Welcome

HOUSING

Need to find a place to live for the semester you are here Different resources are available to make the search for a great accommodation easier

However before

starting your search

let us give you a few

tips to consider when

looking for an accom-

modation in Kingston

This section will

provide just that

The Village Most Queenlsquos students live in residences located on campus for their first year Then they move with a group of friends to a house in the area around campus called the village The experience is unique and adds a lot to your Queenlsquos experience

THE VILLAGE

STUDENT HOUSING MAP

Make sure to look at the area number The higher the number the

further from Campus the accommodation is We suggest looking mainly at accommodations in area 1 (5 minutes walk to campus) and area 2

(10 minutes walk to campus) This is where most Queenlsquos students live However in general the further from campus you are the cheaper rent will be Another suggestion would be to ―MapQuest or ―Google Map the

address to clearly see where the house or apartment is located

The Hub

Another consideration is how close to the Hub (what we call the downtown area at Queenlsquos)

the accommodation you are looking at is Many grocery stores drugstores and bars are located

at the intersection of Princess and Division and the majority of the clothing stores are located on the lower part Princess street at the inter-

section of Bagot Street

Before coming to Canada There is the Student and Community Host program that can accommodate you free of

charge for a few nights while figure out where you will be living You will most likely sleep on a

couch or on a camping mattress but at least you will have somewhere to sleep if you have

not found accommodation yet For more info visit httpquicqueensucaresourcestudentandcommunityhostsasp

However we highly suggest starting your

search for an accommodation before arriving to Canada (You donlsquot want to pay for a hotel room or have to sleep on the floor for too long

while juggling with school work and finding a place to live)

The following resources can help you find a

place to live even if you are currently on a

different continent

1) httpquicqueensucaphpihouse

housesearchphp

The Queenlsquos University International Centre

offers useful resources when looking for an

accommodation This resource is particularly

valuable because most postings are made by

Queenlsquos students going on exchange

themselves Therefore the period for the leases

on the website is usually 4 months the length

of a semester at Queenlsquos Also there are

different options to choose from to make a

search tailored to your needs

HOUSING TIPS

2) httphousingqueensuca

residencesexchangeapplicationasp

Harkness International Hall offers limited single rooms with

communal washrooms and kitchen on each floor The deadline for applying for the winter term is

December 1 2009 It is not guaranteed that all applicants will

be given accommodation in the residence The location of Harkness

Hall is very convenient From Harkness it takes less than 2 minutes walk to reach campus and

less than 10 minutes to be in The Hub As well no needs to worry

about furniture and such as most items are provided in the residence However if you want

the full Queenlsquos Student experience we encourage you to

find accommodation in one of the Student Villagelsquos house

3) http

housingqueensucacommunity_housingaccommodationlistingserviceasp

This website operated by Queenlsquos

University lists accommodations in

the Kingston area It is highly

practical since specific search can

be made through this website and

details such as if laundry is

available in the building if pets are

allowed or if there is a parking spot

are also provided The area

number is also provided which can

help you figure how close to

campus the accommodation is

Make sure to contact the landlord

to see if itlsquos possible to rent a room

for the length of your stay Most

landlords expect tenants to sign

their lease for a 12-months period

but some understand international

students are only here for a limited

time period

HOUSING TIPS

THE VILLAGE

HOUSING TIPS

4)

httpkingstonencraigslistca Craiglist is an online resource that provides local classified ads for almost everything from

ticket sales for sports events to accounting job postings

Although not related to Queenlsquos it is possible to find different postings for subletting rooms in

Kingston Click on the housing section and explore the different options

All international students are required to have health insurance when

studying in Ontario The University Health Insurance Plan UHIP provides insurance to pay for the cost of hospital and medical

services that students may need while in Canada and travelling How do you enrol

Contact Queenlsquos University or your schoollsquos human resource office to apply for UHIP coverage before leaving for your exchange or as soon

as your arrive If arriving in Canada before your exchange begins UHIP coverage can start as early as the 10th day of the month prior to your first term beginning

You must enrol unlesshellip

It is mandatory to register for UHIP while studying in Ontario unless already covered by one of the following plans

Canadian International Development Agency Health Care Plan Canadian Bureau for International Education Health Care Plan

Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan International Council for Canadian Studies Plan

National Insurance office for Social Insurance Abroad (Norway) World university Service of Canada Plan Embassy of Kuwait

UHIP covershellip

hospital services in Ontario Physician services in Ontario Diagnostic laboratory and x-ray services

Ambulance Vision care

Special assistance Medically necessary dental care in hospital

For full details on UHIP plans refer to wwwuhipca

HEALTH AND DENTAL

INFORMATION

BE COVERED

Health and dental coverage is also available for international students

through the Alma Mater Society (AMS) The health coverage provided through the AMS has a wider range of coverage including up to 80

coverage for prescription drugs The dental benefits which are covered by the AMS health and dental

plan far exceeds that offered by UHIP The AMS assumes that all stu-dents will need this coverage as it is mandatory for all Queenlsquos Uni-

versity students to have health and dental coverage beyond what is offered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan If you are satisfied with the UHIP or other coverage that applies to you it is possible to opt-

out of the AMS coverage In order to opt-out of this proof of other coverage must be taken to the AMS office on the main floor of the

John Deutsch Centre For further information on health and dental coverage by the Alma

Mater Society visit wwwmyamsorghealth

BE COVERED

HEALTH AND DENTAL INFORMATION

Health information

httpwwwqueensucahcds

If you are having problems with your health you can always contact the Health Counseling and Disability Services It is located in the LaSalle building on 146 Stuart St on the south end of

campus (see campus map)

IT Services httpwwwqueensucaitsindexhtml

If you are experiencing problems with your computer or any other

technical equipment you can contact IT Services The offices are

located on different locations on campus and here is a link with all the

locations

Other information for incoming students

If you want to find out more about Queenlsquos University there is much information at hand Here are two links which might be useful for you as

an incoming exchange student

httpwwwqueensucainternationalstudentsincoming

httpwwwqueensucaabout

GET TO KNOW MORE

USEFUL INFORMATION

Welcome

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

USEFUL TIPS

Bring your student card

to all your final exams

You will be charged

$5000 for writing an

exam without the official

Queenrsquos

student ID

If you lose a student

card it is possible to have

a new one at a $25 at

Gordon Hall

Exchange Students can

have extra time on their

final exams Just fill in

the form available at the

International Office and

have your professors

sign it Then bring it to

Gordon Hall (see map on

p 18) and you will be

able to have extra time

on your finals

Make sure to check each

course syllabus to see

how many percent will be

deduct to your marks if

an assignment is turned

in late Professor are

usually very understand-

able and if you talk to

them they usually will

give you an extension

giving that you do not

ask for it the day before

the due date

COURSE CALENDAR

The course calendars describe all the courses available through the

different faculties at Queenlsquos University They can be found on the University Website

(wwwqueensuca) under the Academics Tab Make sure to look

at the prerequisites to make sure that you qualify for a specific course However if you are not

certain of the course you are choosing it is possible to change

your schedule once classes have

started This is call the adddrop session

For the upcoming semester it is possible to add drop or switch courses and sections until

January 22 2010 If you are still not satisfied with your courses it

is possible to drop a class without academic penalty until March 5 2010 You will have to pay a fee

but your student record will not be affected by the drop a the specific

class

QCARD

AddDrop can be done through the QCard

website under the adddrop tab However if

a course is full and cannot be added on

QCard you might still have a chance to join

it To do so you will have to go in person to

the faculty office to have special permission

If you are granted the permission to join a

course a faculty member will add the course

to you schedule

Queenrsquos University welcomes you to

Kingston the rdquoLimestone cityrdquo

Getting to Kingston by bus wwwcoachcanadaca

Bus is one of the cheapest ways of getting to Kingston The buses are leaving from major citiesairports

and stops right on campus or at the bus terminal on 1175 John Counter

Boulevard in Kingston Travelling time Toronto Pearson International

Airport-Kingston approx 4h Downtown Toronto - Kingston

3h Downtown Montreacuteal - Kingston

3h 20min

Getting to Kingston by air

wwwaircanadaca There are several daily flights from

Toronto to Kingston and flying to Kingston is an alternative for people in a hurry since the travelling time

is much shorter than if you take then bus or a train Flying to

Kingston is though usually a more expensive way of travelling Travelling time

Toronto (YYZ) ndash Kingston (YGK) 50min

Montreacuteal (YMQ) ndash Kingston (YGK) 4h

If you are going from Montreacuteal to Kingston the flights will go to To-

ronto first and the travelling time will depend on the transfer time be-

tween the flights

By train wwwviarailca

Getting to Kingston by train is a faster alternative than taking the bus but the train station in

Kingston is located far from campus and downtown Kingston

so you will have to take the bus or a taxi into the centre of town Travelling time

Montreacuteal ndash Kingston 2h 45 min Toronto ndash Kingston 2 h 30min

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

Getting to Kingston by car is often

a cheap alternative if you are a

couple of people who share the car

rental Renting cars in Canada is

relatively cheap and the gas prices

are around $1 per litre There are

many car rental services and you

can easily rent a car in Toronto and

return it in Kingston Note that

there is a underage fee of $35 per

day and driver if you are between

21 and 25 years old If you are

under 21 years it is almost

impossible to rent a car

There are several

ways of getting to Kingston from bigger

cities such as Toronto or Montreal Usually it is much

cheaper going to these cities and

making your way towards Kingston

from there

GETTING TO KINGSTON

SMARTER TRAVELS

AROUND CAMPUS

WHATrsquoS ON CAMPUS

SCHOOL FACILITIES

Queenrsquos Centre

The Queenlsquos Centre is a brand new athletic building opened in Decem-ber 2009 In the Queenlsquos Centre you can do many different sports and activities such as spinning swimming weight lifting pilates basket-

ball volleyball and much more

Follow this link to see a map over the Queenlsquos Centre

httpwwwqueensucaqueenscentreplanshtml

Campus Bookstore httpwwwcampusbookstorecom

The Campus bookstore is where most of the Queenlsquos students buy their

course textbooks The bookstore has all the books you need for your term at queens

Opening hours Monday-Friday 9am to 6pm

Saturday 10am to 5pm Sunday Closed

The Campus Bookstore is located in Clark Hall which is located on an

unnamed street between University Ave and Arch Street (see campus

map)

Library Information

Queenlsquos University has several different libraries on campus If you

would like to gain information about them just follow the link below

httplibraryqueensucalibraryoverview

Campus map

SCHOOL FACILITIES

JDUC

John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) httpwwwqueensucajduc

The John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) is one of the main building

on the Queenlsquos campus It is the home to the Student Governments

(AMS amp SGPS) faculty societies student clubs and organizations as

well as various campus offices It serves as a formal and informal

student centered meeting place to foster communication among and

between students faculty staff and alumni The JDUC is the campus

focal point for entertainment and retail products amp services and is the

place for students to meet with their friends and relax for a beverage

snack or meal

What can be found in the JDUC

Cafeterias

Used bookstore

Tanning salon

The Queenlsquos Pub

AMS

And much more

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JDUC BUILDING MAP LEVEL 1

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SERVICES OFFERED BY THE AMS

The Publishing amp Copy

Centre (PampCC) is located in the lower level of the JDUC and is

designed to serve studentslsquo printing and copying needs The PampCC offers a wide

variety of services ranging from basic printing and

photocopying to professional binding and poster design

Destinations is a campus travel and tourism service that offers

students the cheapest and most convenient bus service from Kingston to

Toronto Ottawa and Montreal Destinations also sells

tickets to various events both on and off campus and charters

group trips to sports games concerts and arts performances in Toronto

Ottawa etc In addition Destinations makes and sells In-

ternational Student Identity Cards (ISICs) which offer students discounts on ViaRail

train tickets and other retail ser-vices Finally Destinations col-

laborates with Kingston Transit in order to enable students the unlimited use of

Kingston Transit for the year with a valid Queenlsquos student

card

The Alma Mater

Society (AMS) the oldest student

government in Canada represents over 13800 students and serves as

the central undergraduate student

government at Queenlsquos University The AMS is composed of 11 faculty

and residence societies and has an annual

operating budget of over $14 million The AMS is the only exclusively

undergraduate student-run government

in the country managing 14

student-run corporate services 41 committees and over

200 clubs Employing over 1000 volunteers

and 500 part-time paid staff the AMS is a truly unique organization that

aims to serve and represent the diversity

of students at Queenlsquos University

The AMS Pub Services (TAPS)

consists of two pub locations Alfielsquos Nightclub and the Queenlsquos Pub

Alfielsquos located on the lower level of the JDUC is Queenlsquos largest student bar and is open every Wednesday

and Friday nights for drinks and dancing In addition Alfielsquos hosts a

weekly Jazz Lounge on Monday nights which features live music by student performers from the Queenlsquos

School of Music Queenlsquos Pub (QP) which is on the upper level of the

JDUC offers a more relaxing atmosphere featuring 7 beers on tap a fantastic menu two TVs and a

pool table

The AMS Merchandise

Services (TAMS) consists of two retail

outlets Tricolour Outfitters and The Used Bookstore Collectively

these two services offer students a wide variety of stylish and affordable

school essentials Tricolour Outfitters sells a wide inventory of Queenlsquos clothing and other merchandise and

also offers custom clothing for teams residence floors etc The Used

Bookstore sells and consigns used textbooks and also provides students with an extensive range of

school supplies

IMPORTANT DATES FROM THE AMS

Important Dates

January 11 ndash Classes Begin January 15 ndash Grand Opening of the Queenlsquos Centre

January 16 ndash Winter Clubs Night

January 27 ndash Applications for AMS Winter Committee Hiring Due

February 1-6 ndash Exposure Arts Festival

February 1 ndash Catch Me If You Can Begins February 2-3 ndash AMS Winter Referendum and Executive Election

February 8 ndash AMS Council Applications Due

February 15 ndash AMS Officer Applications Due

February 23 ndash AMS Annual General Meeting

March 1 ndash AMS Manager and Assistant Manager Applications Due

March 11-13 ndash Vogue Fashion Show March 11 ndash Best Darn Singer on Campus

March 15 ndash AMS Service Staff Applications Due

April 9 ndash Last Day of Classes

April 15 ndash Exams Begin

QUEENrsquoS VARSITY

SCHEDULES

Queenlsquos University has many great teams playing on campus during the winter From the exciting hockey games to the intimate basketball team victories there is a game for you The Queenlsquos Golden Gaels are

well-supported within the Queenlsquos culture with many students rallying behind their teams

Menlsquos Hockey httpqueenshockeycomschedulephp

Womenlsquos Hockey httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=whockeyamp

Menlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mbballamp

Womenlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wbballamp

Menlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mvballamp

Womenlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wvballamp

Additional Information on the Queenlsquos Golden Gaels Sports Teams

httpwwwgogaelsgocom

Welcome

SOCIALIZING IN KINGSTON

Now that you found a place to live figured out your courses and have made plans to visit different cities itlsquos time to organize your social calendar

Although Kingston is a small town many activities are available in the downtown area (The Hub) Restaurants retail stores bars movie theatre coffee shops

pubshellip

JanuaryFebruary

Live Your Library Kingston Jazz Society local

libraries January to April wwwkingstonjazzcom

Kingston Winter Antique Show Portsmouth Olympic

Harbour early February 613-386-4415

Feb Fest Market Square Join in on one of Ontariolsquos

premier winter events early February

wwwfebfestkingstoncom Cezannersquos Closet Ban Righ

Hall Queenlsquos University 613-533-3171

Historic Hockey Series A must see if youlsquore new to

hockey Confederation Basin early February

613-548-4415

Kingston Film Festival Various locations around Kingston Late February

wwwkingcanfilmfestcom

MarchApril

Maple Madness Little

Cataraqui Creek Conservation See a Canadian treat being made

613-546-4228 ext 500

Rail-o-Rama Model Train Show Ambassador Resort Hotel mid March

613-962-7731

May Historic Farmers Market

every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from Maymdash

September market Square Interconnected Art Studio

Tour various locations early May

wwwkingstonartistscom

Royal Military College Convocation and Sunset Ceremony mid-May Fort

Henry wwwrmcca

ANNUAL KINGSTON WINTERSPRING

EVENTS

The Brass Pub httpwwwthebrasspubcom

indexphp Sports Pub on Princess Street

Great for Late Night Eats or Recov-ery Food the Next Morning

Monday Nights ndash Buy one appe-tizer get the second half price

Tuesday Nights ndash 35 cent wings

(Best wings in town) Wednesday Nights ndash frac12 pound bur-

gers for only $175 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash Giant chicken fajitas for only $350 CAD

Friday Nights ndash Steak special for $895 CAD

LIVE MUSIC Sundays Mondays

and Thursdays

(We recommend you see Smitty

play on Sundays and Mondays Get

there early)

The Merchant

httpwwwmerchanttaphousecom

Another great pub (near the lake ndash

a nice break from Princess St) Full menu SaladsSoups Pizza Pasta Sandwiches Drinkshellip Great

on Tuesdays when therelsquos not much else going on

Tuesday Nights - $3 drinks all day and all night

Wednesday Nights ndash A bottle of

Alexander Keiths and an 8oz steak dinner for $999 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash 40 cent wings

Sunday Nights - $3 caesars

LIVE MUSIC ndash Tuesdays (Smitty)

Wednesdays (the Dan Curtis

Band) Thursdays (the Trevor

Walsh Band) Fridays (Emily Fen-

nel) and Saturdays (some of King-

stonlsquos best rock bands)

PUB NIGHTS

KINGSTON PUBS

KINGSTON PUBS Continued

Tir nan Og

httpkingstontirnanogpubscomhome

Irish pub Rated 1 Restaurant in Kingston

Monday and Tuesdays Nights ndash

Waterfront Patio (weather permit-ting)

Wednesday Nights ndash Alexander Keithlsquos - $399 frac12 price appetizers

live music at 9 pm Thursday Nights ndash Karaoke Night

Ladieslsquo Night Out (starts at 800pm)

Friday Nights ndash 2 Pints of Guin-nessHarpKilkennySmithwicks

only $900 DJ at 1100pm

Saturday Nights ndash DJ at 1100pm

Sunday Nights ndash NFL Nights 8 LCD Screens and frac12 price wings

Do you like to sing Tir nan Og is great on Thursday nights for a little

Karaoke

PUB NIGHTS

MAP OF KINGSTON BARS PUBS AND CLUBS

1 Elixir Nightclub 2 The Brass

3 Alehouse 4 Stages 5 The Merchant

6 Tir Nan Og 7 Joy Supper Club

These venues are clubs The venues without a lsquoare pubs

NOTE Alfielsquos is located on cam-

pus in the basement of the JDUC

(John Deutsch Center) building

Queenlsquos Campus is located South

of Princess Street

The Ale House

The Alehouse Canteen (below the bar) has sandwiches wraps

burgers and more The Alehouse is the most popular

club for Queenlsquos students

Free cover before 12 with your student card Otherwise $6 cover

Best Nights to Go Thursdays ($250 drinks)

Fridays Saturdays

Alfiersquos Nightclub Student nightclub and lounge

known for its great music On campus (outside the west side of the John Deutsch Center)

Best Nights to Go

Wednesdays (but the line can get busy so get there early)

No cover and free coat check

Stages Nightclub

Second largest nightclub after the Alehouse

Best Nights to Go Mondays ndash Beach Slam

(seasonal) Thursdays - $250 rail drinks

all night long free cover

with student card or $3 until 11

Fridays ndash Ladies in free before midnight and a glow party

no cover and $250 rail drinks

until midnight

DANCE THE

NIGHT AWAY

KINGSTON BARS AND CLUBS

Get on your dancing shoes and party at the hottest (and only) clubs in Kingston

RESTAURANTS Tired of eating Mac and Cheese every night

Try one of the following delicious

Japanese Food

Asha

Great food and service Karaoke rooms $30hour (group of 5 or less)

$50hour (group of 10 or less) 177 Princess Street

613-531-7919

Take Sushi

Great Japanese restaurant

120 Princess Street

613-544-1376

Chinese Food

Silver Wok Takeout Available

Great food clean good service 373 King Street E 613-544-6634

VIP Another popular Chinese

Restaurant on Princess Street

528 Princess Street

613-530-2828

Italian Cuisine

Ginorsquos Pizza and Spaghetti Free delivery on orders over $15

Pizza pasta finger foods and sal-ads Open late (until 2am on weekdays

3am FridaySaturday and 1am on Sundays)

557 Princess Street 613-542-4444

Tatarsquos Pizza Take out and delivery available

Casual dress and atmosphere Bar area (pool darts and a big

screen TV)

569 Princess Street

613-549-4272

Frankie Pestorsquos

Rustic Italian dishes inspired by

traditional family recipes Menu

changes often and portions are

huge

176 Ontario Street

613-542-1071

Woodenheads

Probably the best pizza youlsquoll find

in Kingston Donlsquot expect your tra-

ditional pepperoni and mozzarella

though

192 Ontario Street

613ndash 549ndash 1812

lsquo

JAPANESE CHINESE INDIAN ITALIAN

Indian Cuisine

Darbas Great service great food

One of Kingstonlsquos best Indian Restaurants Large portions and

friendly staff

479 Princess Street

613-548-7053

RESTAURANTS

Breakfast Stooleyrsquos Cafe

Take Out Available Right on the corner of Johnson and Division

Everything from omelettes to pasta Great for some greasy eats after a messy night

118 Division Street

613-547-4044 11am-2am httpwwwthemenusiteca

restphprID=30

The Brass A great breakfast for a great price

(also serves dinner) Breakfast Served Monday to

Friday from 11am-3pm Brunch Served Saturdays and

Sundays 10am-3pm 403 Princess Street

613-544-8334

httpwwwthebrasspubcommenuphp

Windmills Cafe Eggs oatmeal crepes pancakes

bagels perogies and more Kingstonlsquos best Saturday and

Sunday brunch 184 Princess Street

613-544-3948

httpwwwwebwoodscom

windmillsmenucfmaction=viewmenudetailsampModule=

Restaurant

Pan Chancho Bakery amp Cafeacute

Go for brunch at one of Kingstonlsquos

finest cafeacutes Opens daily at 7am

44 Princess Street

613-544-7790

httpwwwpanchanchocom

BREAKFAST

There are many good

restaurants serving a

variety of cuisines in

many different

atmospheres The fol-

lowing sites are useful

for finding restaurants

in the Kingston area

httpwwwwhatsonkingsto

ncomentertain

restanthtml

httpwwwkingstonkioskcomdirectoryphp

categoryId=179

http

wwwdougblackstockcomkingston-ontario

restaurantsphp

http

kingstonontario-restaurantscom

httpwwwfoodincca

OntarioKingston

We havenlsquot tried

them all but we definitely have some

favourites and this section will provide you with some of our

tips

RESTAURANTS

Date Restaurants

Grizzly Grill Fire places and candles make for a romantic evening

Appetizers pizzas pastas seafood prime rib sandwiches

soups and salads - your date is sure to find something here Amazing food at reasonable prices

Turns into a bar at night (grab a drink and play a round of pool)

395 Princess Street 613-544-7566

Megalos Everything from burgers to crab

ravioli Appetizers salads pastas pizzas

platters and great desserts Quiet romantic atmosphere 226 Princess Street

613-531-9788

Chez Piggy One of Kingstonlsquos classier restaurants

Shrimp oysters calamari fish pork chop sea scallops lamb

steak A bit pricey but provides a great experience great food and great

service Turns into a classy bar later on

68 Princess Street

613-549-7673

Steakhouses

The Keg Kingstonlsquos best steakhouse

Starters and soups salads sirloins New Yorklsquos and traditional

steaks prime rib seafood chicken and ribs and classis Keg dinners

300 King Street East

613-549-1333

French Bistro Cuisine

Le Chien Noir A taste of French cuisine

Poutine fried calamari lamb fish mussels and more Classy and pricey

69 Brock Street 613-549-5635

Thai and Pan-Asian Cuisine

Mango Appetizers soups and salads

curries stir-fries seafood rice noodles Vietnamese foods

161 Princess Street

613-549-3815

Mekong

Traditional Thai food right in the

heart of the hub

394 Princess Street

613-549ndash 5902

DATE RESTAURANTS

Steakhouses

Bistros Thai cuisine

Impress your date with a fancy night out

RESTAURANTS

Pub Food

The Brass Serves breakfast brunch dinner and late night eats

Salads nachos quesadillas wings ribs sandwiches burgers wraps

and clubs 403 Princess Street 613-544-8334

Fanatics

Appetizers soups and salads pizza burgers sandwiches wraps meatloaf steak salmon

pasta and more Great sports lounge great food

371 Princess Street 613-542-3267

Lonestar Texas Grill

Starters salads steaks ribs chicken fajitas burgers

sandwicheshellip Free nachos and salsa to start off your meal

251 Ontario Street 613-548-8888

Kingston Brew Pub

Your usual pub food with over 20

different types of beer on tap

most of which are brewed on site

34 Clarence Street

613 - 542-4978

Fast Food

McDonaldrsquos

285 Princess Street 613-549-3999

Burger King 500 Princess Street

613-531-5137

Pizza Pizza 414 Princess Street 613-542-1111

Dominos Pizza

493 Princess Street 613-548-3730

Subway

356 Princess Street

613-541-3071

Pita Grill

371 Princess Street

613 ndash542-9195

PUB FOOD FAST FOOD

No need to spend big bucks for a full tummyhellip

the following options offer cheap and tasty food

Urban Outfitters Popular clothing styles in Canada for good prices

Location 204 Princess St

Urban Trade Similar to Urban Outfitters but includes more mainstream

options Location 201 Princess St

Blueprint Contains many different popular

brands Location 246 Princess St

Lululemon Athletica

Very popular clothing store in Canada Makes very comfortable and

functional clothes Location 270 Princess St

American Apparel

Comfortable shirts and accessories Very popular within

Queenlsquos Location 274 Princess St

Roots Canada The conventional Canadian

clothing store Get your Vancouver 2010 clothing

here Location 229 Princess St

Steilman Outlet Elegant womenlsquos fashion

Location 206 Princess St Doverrsquos Mens Wear

Elegant suits Popular brands such as Ed Hardy

and Lacoste Location 155 Princess St

Sir Gawain Fashion Clothes

High fashion clothing for men and women

Location 34 Princess St

CLOTHING STORES CLOSE TO CAMPUS

Princess St Shops

Kingston offers a wide variety of popular clothing stores all

conveniently located in the downtown core on Princess Street Start at the Hub and walk along Princess to the waterfront and along the way you will be able to find a large selection of stores that will meet

any of your needs

GROCERY STORES

IN KINGSTON

Standard

Metro Located close to the ghetto Open 24 hours for your needs

Location 310 Barrie Street

Loblawrsquos Greatest selection of food in Kingston Also sells kitchen

products and clothing Location 1060 Princess Street

Food Basics Cheaper food but limited selection

Contains all the standard food options

Location 33 Barrack Street Johnrsquos Meat Market

Kingstonlsquos best butcher Well priced meats and fish

Location 507 Princess Street

Specialty Stores

Bulk Barn Large quantities of common snack foods

Low cost and large selection Location 824 Norwest Road

Convenience Stores Campus One Stop

Located besides Goodes Great selection for a convenience store but expensive price

Location At the corner of Earl Street and Alfred Street

Bedorersquos Food Market Close to Goodes Hall

Very nice owners Location 395 Earl Street

Freddiersquos Grocery In middle of the Ghetto for easy

access Occasional stock outs

Location 219 University Ave

TRAVELLING TIPS

While you are on exchange at Queenlsquos you should take the opportunity to explore other areas and cities around Kingston This section will provide some tips on how to enjoy yourself outside of Kingston

The World is a book and those who do not

travel read only a page ~St Augustine

SMARTER TRVELS

Information vs Interests

TRAVELLING INFORMATION

Kingston is located conveniently between major cities such as Montreacuteal

and Toronto and there are several places you should visit while you are

on exchange at Queenlsquos Travelling to other cities from Kingston is

something incoming exchange students often want to do and the

travelling alternatives are different depending on where you would like

to go Generally bus is the cheapest alternative if you are travelling by

yourself with just a few other friends or if you are under 25 Since car

rental services often have a underage fee of $35 per day and driver if

you are under 25 years old renting a car is only a cheap alternative if

you can gather some people to share the rent Travelling by train is

more comfortable than taking the bus but it is usually more expensive

and the train station in Kingston is located far from campus and the

downtown area which requires a taxi to get in to town

This section will provide you with useful tips when you are travelling to

Kingston for the first time or when you are planning on making a trip to

another city

Ps Do not forget to check out the ETC (Exchange Transfer Committee)

trips and events These events are usually very fun and offers a great

opportunity getting to know other students Check out

httpcomsocqueensucaetcHomehtml for more information

SMARTER TRAVELS

Convenience vs

Cost

GETTING AROUND IN KINGSTON

Kingston offers many different shopping opportunities and such but

getting to these can sometimes be a problem since the big shopping malls are located far from downtown as well as the campus area This section will therefore provide tips on how to best

find your way in Kingston

Getting around in Kingston by taxi Taxi services in Kingston are relatively cheap Taxis are a good alter-

native if you are in a hurry and taxis are often available on campus between the JDUC building and Stauffer library by the

intersection between University Ave and Union St (see campus map) If you are not on campus there are several taxi

companies which you can call and here are some suggestions Ameylsquos taxi +16135461111

Kingston amp Amherst taxi +16135423333 Ameylsquos Greenwood taxi +16136346644

Getting around in Kingston by bus

Riding the bus is free for all Queenlsquos university students if you show

your student card and taking the bus is an alternative which should be

used if there is a possibility The bus schedule is not the best and get-

ting to certain locations in Kingston can sometimes be hard

rdquoYoursquore a funny guymdash but looks arenrsquot everything

- Taxi Driver (1976)

SMARTER TRAVELS Interests vs Information

TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS

There are several cities that are recommended to be visited while you are on exchange at Queenlsquos This section will present the most popular

locations and how you get there most easily You can go either by car bus train or air and the websites are

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

There are many different car rental services in Kingston Here are some recommended

By bus httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations

Provides cheap bus tickets from the campus to Montreacuteal Ottawa and

Toronto This alternative is only available to Queenlsquos student and tickets are available through the Destinations office in the JDUC

building on the second floor (see campus map) wwwcoachcanadaca

Offers bus tickets to many different locations in New York Ontario and

Queacutebec By train

wwwviarailca

Viarail provides train tickets to many different locations in Canada By air

wwwaircanadaca

The majority of flights in Canada is operated by Air Canada but

sometimes there are other cheaper alternatives

Check httpwwwcheapflightsca for more alternatives

A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are

after it as when you are in it

EXPLORING THE REGION

Algonquin Provincial Park

ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL

PARK

httpwwwalgonquinparkonca

Algonquin Parks many trails offer something for everyone Whether

youre up for a vigorous bicycle ride through beautiful forest a

two-day hike into the Interior or a leisurely walk to a stunning

lookout you can find a trail that will explore the many facets of

Algonquins beauty The Algonquin Provincial Park is a big natural reserve which offers

activities for everyone Here you can go canoeing camping fishing walking on beautiful trails skiing dog sledding mountain biking

horseback riding and much more It is a beautiful place to go if you would like to experience the Canadian nature and wildlife

How to get there

The easiest way to get to Algonquin Provincial Park is by car Take

the 401 highway from Kingston and exit on highway 41 after about

20km Continue on highway 41 for 200km and then exit west on

highway 60 Follow highway 60 until you get to Algonquin

Take a bite out of The big apple

NEW YORK CITY

httpwwwnewyorkcom

New York is a city everyone should visit while on exchange at Queenlsquos The big apple offers a wide variety of activities and places to see such

as the empire state building central park ground zero and statue of liberty It is also a perfect place to go shopping since it generally is cheaper in the US than in Canada and the city offers many good

places for shopping

How to get there By car

Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and then exit south on the 81 Drive for about 400km and then drive west on the 380 for about 50km

Continue west on to highway 80 for about 100km until you get to New York

By bus Taking the bus from Kingston to New York usually takes about 13 or 14

hours The bus first goes to Toronto and Buffalo and then heads for New York Taking the bus is not a good alternative if you are in a

hurry but it is recommended if you want to travel cheaply and do not have anyone to rent a car with

By air

Going by air to New York is a good alternative It is recommended to

take the bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport from Kingston

and fly to New York from there Since domestic flights in the US are

usually cheaper an alternative is to take the bus to Buffalo and fly

from there

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA New York City

BOSTON

httpwwwcityofbostongovvisitors

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA It has about 600 000 inhabitants and is the home of many great universities such as Harvard

University and MIT It is a fun city to visit and it is strongly recommended to attend a hockey game (Boston Bruins) or a baseball

game (Boston Red Sox) How to get there

There are different way of getting to Boston from Kingston

By car

Renting a car and driving to Boston is a popular alternative and it is often relatively cheap if you are a couple of people sharing the rent If you decide to drive to Boston take the 401 east from Kingston and exit

south on highway 81 after about 40km Drive south on the 81 for about 170km and then drive east on highway 90 towards Boston That

distance is about 500km By air

Going by air to Boston is more expensive than renting a car If you

decide to go by air the plane will always stop in Toronto or Montreacuteal

first and it is therefore recommended to go to either Toronto or

Montreacuteal by bus and then go to Boston by air

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA Boston

MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

Page 6: Exchange E-Magazine Winter 2010

Welcome

HOUSING

Need to find a place to live for the semester you are here Different resources are available to make the search for a great accommodation easier

However before

starting your search

let us give you a few

tips to consider when

looking for an accom-

modation in Kingston

This section will

provide just that

The Village Most Queenlsquos students live in residences located on campus for their first year Then they move with a group of friends to a house in the area around campus called the village The experience is unique and adds a lot to your Queenlsquos experience

THE VILLAGE

STUDENT HOUSING MAP

Make sure to look at the area number The higher the number the

further from Campus the accommodation is We suggest looking mainly at accommodations in area 1 (5 minutes walk to campus) and area 2

(10 minutes walk to campus) This is where most Queenlsquos students live However in general the further from campus you are the cheaper rent will be Another suggestion would be to ―MapQuest or ―Google Map the

address to clearly see where the house or apartment is located

The Hub

Another consideration is how close to the Hub (what we call the downtown area at Queenlsquos)

the accommodation you are looking at is Many grocery stores drugstores and bars are located

at the intersection of Princess and Division and the majority of the clothing stores are located on the lower part Princess street at the inter-

section of Bagot Street

Before coming to Canada There is the Student and Community Host program that can accommodate you free of

charge for a few nights while figure out where you will be living You will most likely sleep on a

couch or on a camping mattress but at least you will have somewhere to sleep if you have

not found accommodation yet For more info visit httpquicqueensucaresourcestudentandcommunityhostsasp

However we highly suggest starting your

search for an accommodation before arriving to Canada (You donlsquot want to pay for a hotel room or have to sleep on the floor for too long

while juggling with school work and finding a place to live)

The following resources can help you find a

place to live even if you are currently on a

different continent

1) httpquicqueensucaphpihouse

housesearchphp

The Queenlsquos University International Centre

offers useful resources when looking for an

accommodation This resource is particularly

valuable because most postings are made by

Queenlsquos students going on exchange

themselves Therefore the period for the leases

on the website is usually 4 months the length

of a semester at Queenlsquos Also there are

different options to choose from to make a

search tailored to your needs

HOUSING TIPS

2) httphousingqueensuca

residencesexchangeapplicationasp

Harkness International Hall offers limited single rooms with

communal washrooms and kitchen on each floor The deadline for applying for the winter term is

December 1 2009 It is not guaranteed that all applicants will

be given accommodation in the residence The location of Harkness

Hall is very convenient From Harkness it takes less than 2 minutes walk to reach campus and

less than 10 minutes to be in The Hub As well no needs to worry

about furniture and such as most items are provided in the residence However if you want

the full Queenlsquos Student experience we encourage you to

find accommodation in one of the Student Villagelsquos house

3) http

housingqueensucacommunity_housingaccommodationlistingserviceasp

This website operated by Queenlsquos

University lists accommodations in

the Kingston area It is highly

practical since specific search can

be made through this website and

details such as if laundry is

available in the building if pets are

allowed or if there is a parking spot

are also provided The area

number is also provided which can

help you figure how close to

campus the accommodation is

Make sure to contact the landlord

to see if itlsquos possible to rent a room

for the length of your stay Most

landlords expect tenants to sign

their lease for a 12-months period

but some understand international

students are only here for a limited

time period

HOUSING TIPS

THE VILLAGE

HOUSING TIPS

4)

httpkingstonencraigslistca Craiglist is an online resource that provides local classified ads for almost everything from

ticket sales for sports events to accounting job postings

Although not related to Queenlsquos it is possible to find different postings for subletting rooms in

Kingston Click on the housing section and explore the different options

All international students are required to have health insurance when

studying in Ontario The University Health Insurance Plan UHIP provides insurance to pay for the cost of hospital and medical

services that students may need while in Canada and travelling How do you enrol

Contact Queenlsquos University or your schoollsquos human resource office to apply for UHIP coverage before leaving for your exchange or as soon

as your arrive If arriving in Canada before your exchange begins UHIP coverage can start as early as the 10th day of the month prior to your first term beginning

You must enrol unlesshellip

It is mandatory to register for UHIP while studying in Ontario unless already covered by one of the following plans

Canadian International Development Agency Health Care Plan Canadian Bureau for International Education Health Care Plan

Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan International Council for Canadian Studies Plan

National Insurance office for Social Insurance Abroad (Norway) World university Service of Canada Plan Embassy of Kuwait

UHIP covershellip

hospital services in Ontario Physician services in Ontario Diagnostic laboratory and x-ray services

Ambulance Vision care

Special assistance Medically necessary dental care in hospital

For full details on UHIP plans refer to wwwuhipca

HEALTH AND DENTAL

INFORMATION

BE COVERED

Health and dental coverage is also available for international students

through the Alma Mater Society (AMS) The health coverage provided through the AMS has a wider range of coverage including up to 80

coverage for prescription drugs The dental benefits which are covered by the AMS health and dental

plan far exceeds that offered by UHIP The AMS assumes that all stu-dents will need this coverage as it is mandatory for all Queenlsquos Uni-

versity students to have health and dental coverage beyond what is offered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan If you are satisfied with the UHIP or other coverage that applies to you it is possible to opt-

out of the AMS coverage In order to opt-out of this proof of other coverage must be taken to the AMS office on the main floor of the

John Deutsch Centre For further information on health and dental coverage by the Alma

Mater Society visit wwwmyamsorghealth

BE COVERED

HEALTH AND DENTAL INFORMATION

Health information

httpwwwqueensucahcds

If you are having problems with your health you can always contact the Health Counseling and Disability Services It is located in the LaSalle building on 146 Stuart St on the south end of

campus (see campus map)

IT Services httpwwwqueensucaitsindexhtml

If you are experiencing problems with your computer or any other

technical equipment you can contact IT Services The offices are

located on different locations on campus and here is a link with all the

locations

Other information for incoming students

If you want to find out more about Queenlsquos University there is much information at hand Here are two links which might be useful for you as

an incoming exchange student

httpwwwqueensucainternationalstudentsincoming

httpwwwqueensucaabout

GET TO KNOW MORE

USEFUL INFORMATION

Welcome

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

USEFUL TIPS

Bring your student card

to all your final exams

You will be charged

$5000 for writing an

exam without the official

Queenrsquos

student ID

If you lose a student

card it is possible to have

a new one at a $25 at

Gordon Hall

Exchange Students can

have extra time on their

final exams Just fill in

the form available at the

International Office and

have your professors

sign it Then bring it to

Gordon Hall (see map on

p 18) and you will be

able to have extra time

on your finals

Make sure to check each

course syllabus to see

how many percent will be

deduct to your marks if

an assignment is turned

in late Professor are

usually very understand-

able and if you talk to

them they usually will

give you an extension

giving that you do not

ask for it the day before

the due date

COURSE CALENDAR

The course calendars describe all the courses available through the

different faculties at Queenlsquos University They can be found on the University Website

(wwwqueensuca) under the Academics Tab Make sure to look

at the prerequisites to make sure that you qualify for a specific course However if you are not

certain of the course you are choosing it is possible to change

your schedule once classes have

started This is call the adddrop session

For the upcoming semester it is possible to add drop or switch courses and sections until

January 22 2010 If you are still not satisfied with your courses it

is possible to drop a class without academic penalty until March 5 2010 You will have to pay a fee

but your student record will not be affected by the drop a the specific

class

QCARD

AddDrop can be done through the QCard

website under the adddrop tab However if

a course is full and cannot be added on

QCard you might still have a chance to join

it To do so you will have to go in person to

the faculty office to have special permission

If you are granted the permission to join a

course a faculty member will add the course

to you schedule

Queenrsquos University welcomes you to

Kingston the rdquoLimestone cityrdquo

Getting to Kingston by bus wwwcoachcanadaca

Bus is one of the cheapest ways of getting to Kingston The buses are leaving from major citiesairports

and stops right on campus or at the bus terminal on 1175 John Counter

Boulevard in Kingston Travelling time Toronto Pearson International

Airport-Kingston approx 4h Downtown Toronto - Kingston

3h Downtown Montreacuteal - Kingston

3h 20min

Getting to Kingston by air

wwwaircanadaca There are several daily flights from

Toronto to Kingston and flying to Kingston is an alternative for people in a hurry since the travelling time

is much shorter than if you take then bus or a train Flying to

Kingston is though usually a more expensive way of travelling Travelling time

Toronto (YYZ) ndash Kingston (YGK) 50min

Montreacuteal (YMQ) ndash Kingston (YGK) 4h

If you are going from Montreacuteal to Kingston the flights will go to To-

ronto first and the travelling time will depend on the transfer time be-

tween the flights

By train wwwviarailca

Getting to Kingston by train is a faster alternative than taking the bus but the train station in

Kingston is located far from campus and downtown Kingston

so you will have to take the bus or a taxi into the centre of town Travelling time

Montreacuteal ndash Kingston 2h 45 min Toronto ndash Kingston 2 h 30min

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

Getting to Kingston by car is often

a cheap alternative if you are a

couple of people who share the car

rental Renting cars in Canada is

relatively cheap and the gas prices

are around $1 per litre There are

many car rental services and you

can easily rent a car in Toronto and

return it in Kingston Note that

there is a underage fee of $35 per

day and driver if you are between

21 and 25 years old If you are

under 21 years it is almost

impossible to rent a car

There are several

ways of getting to Kingston from bigger

cities such as Toronto or Montreal Usually it is much

cheaper going to these cities and

making your way towards Kingston

from there

GETTING TO KINGSTON

SMARTER TRAVELS

AROUND CAMPUS

WHATrsquoS ON CAMPUS

SCHOOL FACILITIES

Queenrsquos Centre

The Queenlsquos Centre is a brand new athletic building opened in Decem-ber 2009 In the Queenlsquos Centre you can do many different sports and activities such as spinning swimming weight lifting pilates basket-

ball volleyball and much more

Follow this link to see a map over the Queenlsquos Centre

httpwwwqueensucaqueenscentreplanshtml

Campus Bookstore httpwwwcampusbookstorecom

The Campus bookstore is where most of the Queenlsquos students buy their

course textbooks The bookstore has all the books you need for your term at queens

Opening hours Monday-Friday 9am to 6pm

Saturday 10am to 5pm Sunday Closed

The Campus Bookstore is located in Clark Hall which is located on an

unnamed street between University Ave and Arch Street (see campus

map)

Library Information

Queenlsquos University has several different libraries on campus If you

would like to gain information about them just follow the link below

httplibraryqueensucalibraryoverview

Campus map

SCHOOL FACILITIES

JDUC

John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) httpwwwqueensucajduc

The John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) is one of the main building

on the Queenlsquos campus It is the home to the Student Governments

(AMS amp SGPS) faculty societies student clubs and organizations as

well as various campus offices It serves as a formal and informal

student centered meeting place to foster communication among and

between students faculty staff and alumni The JDUC is the campus

focal point for entertainment and retail products amp services and is the

place for students to meet with their friends and relax for a beverage

snack or meal

What can be found in the JDUC

Cafeterias

Used bookstore

Tanning salon

The Queenlsquos Pub

AMS

And much more

JDUC BUILDING MAP LEVEL 0

JDUC BUILDING MAP LEVEL 1

JDUC BUILDING MAP LEVEL 23

SERVICES OFFERED BY THE AMS

The Publishing amp Copy

Centre (PampCC) is located in the lower level of the JDUC and is

designed to serve studentslsquo printing and copying needs The PampCC offers a wide

variety of services ranging from basic printing and

photocopying to professional binding and poster design

Destinations is a campus travel and tourism service that offers

students the cheapest and most convenient bus service from Kingston to

Toronto Ottawa and Montreal Destinations also sells

tickets to various events both on and off campus and charters

group trips to sports games concerts and arts performances in Toronto

Ottawa etc In addition Destinations makes and sells In-

ternational Student Identity Cards (ISICs) which offer students discounts on ViaRail

train tickets and other retail ser-vices Finally Destinations col-

laborates with Kingston Transit in order to enable students the unlimited use of

Kingston Transit for the year with a valid Queenlsquos student

card

The Alma Mater

Society (AMS) the oldest student

government in Canada represents over 13800 students and serves as

the central undergraduate student

government at Queenlsquos University The AMS is composed of 11 faculty

and residence societies and has an annual

operating budget of over $14 million The AMS is the only exclusively

undergraduate student-run government

in the country managing 14

student-run corporate services 41 committees and over

200 clubs Employing over 1000 volunteers

and 500 part-time paid staff the AMS is a truly unique organization that

aims to serve and represent the diversity

of students at Queenlsquos University

The AMS Pub Services (TAPS)

consists of two pub locations Alfielsquos Nightclub and the Queenlsquos Pub

Alfielsquos located on the lower level of the JDUC is Queenlsquos largest student bar and is open every Wednesday

and Friday nights for drinks and dancing In addition Alfielsquos hosts a

weekly Jazz Lounge on Monday nights which features live music by student performers from the Queenlsquos

School of Music Queenlsquos Pub (QP) which is on the upper level of the

JDUC offers a more relaxing atmosphere featuring 7 beers on tap a fantastic menu two TVs and a

pool table

The AMS Merchandise

Services (TAMS) consists of two retail

outlets Tricolour Outfitters and The Used Bookstore Collectively

these two services offer students a wide variety of stylish and affordable

school essentials Tricolour Outfitters sells a wide inventory of Queenlsquos clothing and other merchandise and

also offers custom clothing for teams residence floors etc The Used

Bookstore sells and consigns used textbooks and also provides students with an extensive range of

school supplies

IMPORTANT DATES FROM THE AMS

Important Dates

January 11 ndash Classes Begin January 15 ndash Grand Opening of the Queenlsquos Centre

January 16 ndash Winter Clubs Night

January 27 ndash Applications for AMS Winter Committee Hiring Due

February 1-6 ndash Exposure Arts Festival

February 1 ndash Catch Me If You Can Begins February 2-3 ndash AMS Winter Referendum and Executive Election

February 8 ndash AMS Council Applications Due

February 15 ndash AMS Officer Applications Due

February 23 ndash AMS Annual General Meeting

March 1 ndash AMS Manager and Assistant Manager Applications Due

March 11-13 ndash Vogue Fashion Show March 11 ndash Best Darn Singer on Campus

March 15 ndash AMS Service Staff Applications Due

April 9 ndash Last Day of Classes

April 15 ndash Exams Begin

QUEENrsquoS VARSITY

SCHEDULES

Queenlsquos University has many great teams playing on campus during the winter From the exciting hockey games to the intimate basketball team victories there is a game for you The Queenlsquos Golden Gaels are

well-supported within the Queenlsquos culture with many students rallying behind their teams

Menlsquos Hockey httpqueenshockeycomschedulephp

Womenlsquos Hockey httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=whockeyamp

Menlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mbballamp

Womenlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wbballamp

Menlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mvballamp

Womenlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wvballamp

Additional Information on the Queenlsquos Golden Gaels Sports Teams

httpwwwgogaelsgocom

Welcome

SOCIALIZING IN KINGSTON

Now that you found a place to live figured out your courses and have made plans to visit different cities itlsquos time to organize your social calendar

Although Kingston is a small town many activities are available in the downtown area (The Hub) Restaurants retail stores bars movie theatre coffee shops

pubshellip

JanuaryFebruary

Live Your Library Kingston Jazz Society local

libraries January to April wwwkingstonjazzcom

Kingston Winter Antique Show Portsmouth Olympic

Harbour early February 613-386-4415

Feb Fest Market Square Join in on one of Ontariolsquos

premier winter events early February

wwwfebfestkingstoncom Cezannersquos Closet Ban Righ

Hall Queenlsquos University 613-533-3171

Historic Hockey Series A must see if youlsquore new to

hockey Confederation Basin early February

613-548-4415

Kingston Film Festival Various locations around Kingston Late February

wwwkingcanfilmfestcom

MarchApril

Maple Madness Little

Cataraqui Creek Conservation See a Canadian treat being made

613-546-4228 ext 500

Rail-o-Rama Model Train Show Ambassador Resort Hotel mid March

613-962-7731

May Historic Farmers Market

every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from Maymdash

September market Square Interconnected Art Studio

Tour various locations early May

wwwkingstonartistscom

Royal Military College Convocation and Sunset Ceremony mid-May Fort

Henry wwwrmcca

ANNUAL KINGSTON WINTERSPRING

EVENTS

The Brass Pub httpwwwthebrasspubcom

indexphp Sports Pub on Princess Street

Great for Late Night Eats or Recov-ery Food the Next Morning

Monday Nights ndash Buy one appe-tizer get the second half price

Tuesday Nights ndash 35 cent wings

(Best wings in town) Wednesday Nights ndash frac12 pound bur-

gers for only $175 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash Giant chicken fajitas for only $350 CAD

Friday Nights ndash Steak special for $895 CAD

LIVE MUSIC Sundays Mondays

and Thursdays

(We recommend you see Smitty

play on Sundays and Mondays Get

there early)

The Merchant

httpwwwmerchanttaphousecom

Another great pub (near the lake ndash

a nice break from Princess St) Full menu SaladsSoups Pizza Pasta Sandwiches Drinkshellip Great

on Tuesdays when therelsquos not much else going on

Tuesday Nights - $3 drinks all day and all night

Wednesday Nights ndash A bottle of

Alexander Keiths and an 8oz steak dinner for $999 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash 40 cent wings

Sunday Nights - $3 caesars

LIVE MUSIC ndash Tuesdays (Smitty)

Wednesdays (the Dan Curtis

Band) Thursdays (the Trevor

Walsh Band) Fridays (Emily Fen-

nel) and Saturdays (some of King-

stonlsquos best rock bands)

PUB NIGHTS

KINGSTON PUBS

KINGSTON PUBS Continued

Tir nan Og

httpkingstontirnanogpubscomhome

Irish pub Rated 1 Restaurant in Kingston

Monday and Tuesdays Nights ndash

Waterfront Patio (weather permit-ting)

Wednesday Nights ndash Alexander Keithlsquos - $399 frac12 price appetizers

live music at 9 pm Thursday Nights ndash Karaoke Night

Ladieslsquo Night Out (starts at 800pm)

Friday Nights ndash 2 Pints of Guin-nessHarpKilkennySmithwicks

only $900 DJ at 1100pm

Saturday Nights ndash DJ at 1100pm

Sunday Nights ndash NFL Nights 8 LCD Screens and frac12 price wings

Do you like to sing Tir nan Og is great on Thursday nights for a little

Karaoke

PUB NIGHTS

MAP OF KINGSTON BARS PUBS AND CLUBS

1 Elixir Nightclub 2 The Brass

3 Alehouse 4 Stages 5 The Merchant

6 Tir Nan Og 7 Joy Supper Club

These venues are clubs The venues without a lsquoare pubs

NOTE Alfielsquos is located on cam-

pus in the basement of the JDUC

(John Deutsch Center) building

Queenlsquos Campus is located South

of Princess Street

The Ale House

The Alehouse Canteen (below the bar) has sandwiches wraps

burgers and more The Alehouse is the most popular

club for Queenlsquos students

Free cover before 12 with your student card Otherwise $6 cover

Best Nights to Go Thursdays ($250 drinks)

Fridays Saturdays

Alfiersquos Nightclub Student nightclub and lounge

known for its great music On campus (outside the west side of the John Deutsch Center)

Best Nights to Go

Wednesdays (but the line can get busy so get there early)

No cover and free coat check

Stages Nightclub

Second largest nightclub after the Alehouse

Best Nights to Go Mondays ndash Beach Slam

(seasonal) Thursdays - $250 rail drinks

all night long free cover

with student card or $3 until 11

Fridays ndash Ladies in free before midnight and a glow party

no cover and $250 rail drinks

until midnight

DANCE THE

NIGHT AWAY

KINGSTON BARS AND CLUBS

Get on your dancing shoes and party at the hottest (and only) clubs in Kingston

RESTAURANTS Tired of eating Mac and Cheese every night

Try one of the following delicious

Japanese Food

Asha

Great food and service Karaoke rooms $30hour (group of 5 or less)

$50hour (group of 10 or less) 177 Princess Street

613-531-7919

Take Sushi

Great Japanese restaurant

120 Princess Street

613-544-1376

Chinese Food

Silver Wok Takeout Available

Great food clean good service 373 King Street E 613-544-6634

VIP Another popular Chinese

Restaurant on Princess Street

528 Princess Street

613-530-2828

Italian Cuisine

Ginorsquos Pizza and Spaghetti Free delivery on orders over $15

Pizza pasta finger foods and sal-ads Open late (until 2am on weekdays

3am FridaySaturday and 1am on Sundays)

557 Princess Street 613-542-4444

Tatarsquos Pizza Take out and delivery available

Casual dress and atmosphere Bar area (pool darts and a big

screen TV)

569 Princess Street

613-549-4272

Frankie Pestorsquos

Rustic Italian dishes inspired by

traditional family recipes Menu

changes often and portions are

huge

176 Ontario Street

613-542-1071

Woodenheads

Probably the best pizza youlsquoll find

in Kingston Donlsquot expect your tra-

ditional pepperoni and mozzarella

though

192 Ontario Street

613ndash 549ndash 1812

lsquo

JAPANESE CHINESE INDIAN ITALIAN

Indian Cuisine

Darbas Great service great food

One of Kingstonlsquos best Indian Restaurants Large portions and

friendly staff

479 Princess Street

613-548-7053

RESTAURANTS

Breakfast Stooleyrsquos Cafe

Take Out Available Right on the corner of Johnson and Division

Everything from omelettes to pasta Great for some greasy eats after a messy night

118 Division Street

613-547-4044 11am-2am httpwwwthemenusiteca

restphprID=30

The Brass A great breakfast for a great price

(also serves dinner) Breakfast Served Monday to

Friday from 11am-3pm Brunch Served Saturdays and

Sundays 10am-3pm 403 Princess Street

613-544-8334

httpwwwthebrasspubcommenuphp

Windmills Cafe Eggs oatmeal crepes pancakes

bagels perogies and more Kingstonlsquos best Saturday and

Sunday brunch 184 Princess Street

613-544-3948

httpwwwwebwoodscom

windmillsmenucfmaction=viewmenudetailsampModule=

Restaurant

Pan Chancho Bakery amp Cafeacute

Go for brunch at one of Kingstonlsquos

finest cafeacutes Opens daily at 7am

44 Princess Street

613-544-7790

httpwwwpanchanchocom

BREAKFAST

There are many good

restaurants serving a

variety of cuisines in

many different

atmospheres The fol-

lowing sites are useful

for finding restaurants

in the Kingston area

httpwwwwhatsonkingsto

ncomentertain

restanthtml

httpwwwkingstonkioskcomdirectoryphp

categoryId=179

http

wwwdougblackstockcomkingston-ontario

restaurantsphp

http

kingstonontario-restaurantscom

httpwwwfoodincca

OntarioKingston

We havenlsquot tried

them all but we definitely have some

favourites and this section will provide you with some of our

tips

RESTAURANTS

Date Restaurants

Grizzly Grill Fire places and candles make for a romantic evening

Appetizers pizzas pastas seafood prime rib sandwiches

soups and salads - your date is sure to find something here Amazing food at reasonable prices

Turns into a bar at night (grab a drink and play a round of pool)

395 Princess Street 613-544-7566

Megalos Everything from burgers to crab

ravioli Appetizers salads pastas pizzas

platters and great desserts Quiet romantic atmosphere 226 Princess Street

613-531-9788

Chez Piggy One of Kingstonlsquos classier restaurants

Shrimp oysters calamari fish pork chop sea scallops lamb

steak A bit pricey but provides a great experience great food and great

service Turns into a classy bar later on

68 Princess Street

613-549-7673

Steakhouses

The Keg Kingstonlsquos best steakhouse

Starters and soups salads sirloins New Yorklsquos and traditional

steaks prime rib seafood chicken and ribs and classis Keg dinners

300 King Street East

613-549-1333

French Bistro Cuisine

Le Chien Noir A taste of French cuisine

Poutine fried calamari lamb fish mussels and more Classy and pricey

69 Brock Street 613-549-5635

Thai and Pan-Asian Cuisine

Mango Appetizers soups and salads

curries stir-fries seafood rice noodles Vietnamese foods

161 Princess Street

613-549-3815

Mekong

Traditional Thai food right in the

heart of the hub

394 Princess Street

613-549ndash 5902

DATE RESTAURANTS

Steakhouses

Bistros Thai cuisine

Impress your date with a fancy night out

RESTAURANTS

Pub Food

The Brass Serves breakfast brunch dinner and late night eats

Salads nachos quesadillas wings ribs sandwiches burgers wraps

and clubs 403 Princess Street 613-544-8334

Fanatics

Appetizers soups and salads pizza burgers sandwiches wraps meatloaf steak salmon

pasta and more Great sports lounge great food

371 Princess Street 613-542-3267

Lonestar Texas Grill

Starters salads steaks ribs chicken fajitas burgers

sandwicheshellip Free nachos and salsa to start off your meal

251 Ontario Street 613-548-8888

Kingston Brew Pub

Your usual pub food with over 20

different types of beer on tap

most of which are brewed on site

34 Clarence Street

613 - 542-4978

Fast Food

McDonaldrsquos

285 Princess Street 613-549-3999

Burger King 500 Princess Street

613-531-5137

Pizza Pizza 414 Princess Street 613-542-1111

Dominos Pizza

493 Princess Street 613-548-3730

Subway

356 Princess Street

613-541-3071

Pita Grill

371 Princess Street

613 ndash542-9195

PUB FOOD FAST FOOD

No need to spend big bucks for a full tummyhellip

the following options offer cheap and tasty food

Urban Outfitters Popular clothing styles in Canada for good prices

Location 204 Princess St

Urban Trade Similar to Urban Outfitters but includes more mainstream

options Location 201 Princess St

Blueprint Contains many different popular

brands Location 246 Princess St

Lululemon Athletica

Very popular clothing store in Canada Makes very comfortable and

functional clothes Location 270 Princess St

American Apparel

Comfortable shirts and accessories Very popular within

Queenlsquos Location 274 Princess St

Roots Canada The conventional Canadian

clothing store Get your Vancouver 2010 clothing

here Location 229 Princess St

Steilman Outlet Elegant womenlsquos fashion

Location 206 Princess St Doverrsquos Mens Wear

Elegant suits Popular brands such as Ed Hardy

and Lacoste Location 155 Princess St

Sir Gawain Fashion Clothes

High fashion clothing for men and women

Location 34 Princess St

CLOTHING STORES CLOSE TO CAMPUS

Princess St Shops

Kingston offers a wide variety of popular clothing stores all

conveniently located in the downtown core on Princess Street Start at the Hub and walk along Princess to the waterfront and along the way you will be able to find a large selection of stores that will meet

any of your needs

GROCERY STORES

IN KINGSTON

Standard

Metro Located close to the ghetto Open 24 hours for your needs

Location 310 Barrie Street

Loblawrsquos Greatest selection of food in Kingston Also sells kitchen

products and clothing Location 1060 Princess Street

Food Basics Cheaper food but limited selection

Contains all the standard food options

Location 33 Barrack Street Johnrsquos Meat Market

Kingstonlsquos best butcher Well priced meats and fish

Location 507 Princess Street

Specialty Stores

Bulk Barn Large quantities of common snack foods

Low cost and large selection Location 824 Norwest Road

Convenience Stores Campus One Stop

Located besides Goodes Great selection for a convenience store but expensive price

Location At the corner of Earl Street and Alfred Street

Bedorersquos Food Market Close to Goodes Hall

Very nice owners Location 395 Earl Street

Freddiersquos Grocery In middle of the Ghetto for easy

access Occasional stock outs

Location 219 University Ave

TRAVELLING TIPS

While you are on exchange at Queenlsquos you should take the opportunity to explore other areas and cities around Kingston This section will provide some tips on how to enjoy yourself outside of Kingston

The World is a book and those who do not

travel read only a page ~St Augustine

SMARTER TRVELS

Information vs Interests

TRAVELLING INFORMATION

Kingston is located conveniently between major cities such as Montreacuteal

and Toronto and there are several places you should visit while you are

on exchange at Queenlsquos Travelling to other cities from Kingston is

something incoming exchange students often want to do and the

travelling alternatives are different depending on where you would like

to go Generally bus is the cheapest alternative if you are travelling by

yourself with just a few other friends or if you are under 25 Since car

rental services often have a underage fee of $35 per day and driver if

you are under 25 years old renting a car is only a cheap alternative if

you can gather some people to share the rent Travelling by train is

more comfortable than taking the bus but it is usually more expensive

and the train station in Kingston is located far from campus and the

downtown area which requires a taxi to get in to town

This section will provide you with useful tips when you are travelling to

Kingston for the first time or when you are planning on making a trip to

another city

Ps Do not forget to check out the ETC (Exchange Transfer Committee)

trips and events These events are usually very fun and offers a great

opportunity getting to know other students Check out

httpcomsocqueensucaetcHomehtml for more information

SMARTER TRAVELS

Convenience vs

Cost

GETTING AROUND IN KINGSTON

Kingston offers many different shopping opportunities and such but

getting to these can sometimes be a problem since the big shopping malls are located far from downtown as well as the campus area This section will therefore provide tips on how to best

find your way in Kingston

Getting around in Kingston by taxi Taxi services in Kingston are relatively cheap Taxis are a good alter-

native if you are in a hurry and taxis are often available on campus between the JDUC building and Stauffer library by the

intersection between University Ave and Union St (see campus map) If you are not on campus there are several taxi

companies which you can call and here are some suggestions Ameylsquos taxi +16135461111

Kingston amp Amherst taxi +16135423333 Ameylsquos Greenwood taxi +16136346644

Getting around in Kingston by bus

Riding the bus is free for all Queenlsquos university students if you show

your student card and taking the bus is an alternative which should be

used if there is a possibility The bus schedule is not the best and get-

ting to certain locations in Kingston can sometimes be hard

rdquoYoursquore a funny guymdash but looks arenrsquot everything

- Taxi Driver (1976)

SMARTER TRAVELS Interests vs Information

TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS

There are several cities that are recommended to be visited while you are on exchange at Queenlsquos This section will present the most popular

locations and how you get there most easily You can go either by car bus train or air and the websites are

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

There are many different car rental services in Kingston Here are some recommended

By bus httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations

Provides cheap bus tickets from the campus to Montreacuteal Ottawa and

Toronto This alternative is only available to Queenlsquos student and tickets are available through the Destinations office in the JDUC

building on the second floor (see campus map) wwwcoachcanadaca

Offers bus tickets to many different locations in New York Ontario and

Queacutebec By train

wwwviarailca

Viarail provides train tickets to many different locations in Canada By air

wwwaircanadaca

The majority of flights in Canada is operated by Air Canada but

sometimes there are other cheaper alternatives

Check httpwwwcheapflightsca for more alternatives

A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are

after it as when you are in it

EXPLORING THE REGION

Algonquin Provincial Park

ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL

PARK

httpwwwalgonquinparkonca

Algonquin Parks many trails offer something for everyone Whether

youre up for a vigorous bicycle ride through beautiful forest a

two-day hike into the Interior or a leisurely walk to a stunning

lookout you can find a trail that will explore the many facets of

Algonquins beauty The Algonquin Provincial Park is a big natural reserve which offers

activities for everyone Here you can go canoeing camping fishing walking on beautiful trails skiing dog sledding mountain biking

horseback riding and much more It is a beautiful place to go if you would like to experience the Canadian nature and wildlife

How to get there

The easiest way to get to Algonquin Provincial Park is by car Take

the 401 highway from Kingston and exit on highway 41 after about

20km Continue on highway 41 for 200km and then exit west on

highway 60 Follow highway 60 until you get to Algonquin

Take a bite out of The big apple

NEW YORK CITY

httpwwwnewyorkcom

New York is a city everyone should visit while on exchange at Queenlsquos The big apple offers a wide variety of activities and places to see such

as the empire state building central park ground zero and statue of liberty It is also a perfect place to go shopping since it generally is cheaper in the US than in Canada and the city offers many good

places for shopping

How to get there By car

Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and then exit south on the 81 Drive for about 400km and then drive west on the 380 for about 50km

Continue west on to highway 80 for about 100km until you get to New York

By bus Taking the bus from Kingston to New York usually takes about 13 or 14

hours The bus first goes to Toronto and Buffalo and then heads for New York Taking the bus is not a good alternative if you are in a

hurry but it is recommended if you want to travel cheaply and do not have anyone to rent a car with

By air

Going by air to New York is a good alternative It is recommended to

take the bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport from Kingston

and fly to New York from there Since domestic flights in the US are

usually cheaper an alternative is to take the bus to Buffalo and fly

from there

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA New York City

BOSTON

httpwwwcityofbostongovvisitors

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA It has about 600 000 inhabitants and is the home of many great universities such as Harvard

University and MIT It is a fun city to visit and it is strongly recommended to attend a hockey game (Boston Bruins) or a baseball

game (Boston Red Sox) How to get there

There are different way of getting to Boston from Kingston

By car

Renting a car and driving to Boston is a popular alternative and it is often relatively cheap if you are a couple of people sharing the rent If you decide to drive to Boston take the 401 east from Kingston and exit

south on highway 81 after about 40km Drive south on the 81 for about 170km and then drive east on highway 90 towards Boston That

distance is about 500km By air

Going by air to Boston is more expensive than renting a car If you

decide to go by air the plane will always stop in Toronto or Montreacuteal

first and it is therefore recommended to go to either Toronto or

Montreacuteal by bus and then go to Boston by air

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA Boston

MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

Page 7: Exchange E-Magazine Winter 2010

THE VILLAGE

STUDENT HOUSING MAP

Make sure to look at the area number The higher the number the

further from Campus the accommodation is We suggest looking mainly at accommodations in area 1 (5 minutes walk to campus) and area 2

(10 minutes walk to campus) This is where most Queenlsquos students live However in general the further from campus you are the cheaper rent will be Another suggestion would be to ―MapQuest or ―Google Map the

address to clearly see where the house or apartment is located

The Hub

Another consideration is how close to the Hub (what we call the downtown area at Queenlsquos)

the accommodation you are looking at is Many grocery stores drugstores and bars are located

at the intersection of Princess and Division and the majority of the clothing stores are located on the lower part Princess street at the inter-

section of Bagot Street

Before coming to Canada There is the Student and Community Host program that can accommodate you free of

charge for a few nights while figure out where you will be living You will most likely sleep on a

couch or on a camping mattress but at least you will have somewhere to sleep if you have

not found accommodation yet For more info visit httpquicqueensucaresourcestudentandcommunityhostsasp

However we highly suggest starting your

search for an accommodation before arriving to Canada (You donlsquot want to pay for a hotel room or have to sleep on the floor for too long

while juggling with school work and finding a place to live)

The following resources can help you find a

place to live even if you are currently on a

different continent

1) httpquicqueensucaphpihouse

housesearchphp

The Queenlsquos University International Centre

offers useful resources when looking for an

accommodation This resource is particularly

valuable because most postings are made by

Queenlsquos students going on exchange

themselves Therefore the period for the leases

on the website is usually 4 months the length

of a semester at Queenlsquos Also there are

different options to choose from to make a

search tailored to your needs

HOUSING TIPS

2) httphousingqueensuca

residencesexchangeapplicationasp

Harkness International Hall offers limited single rooms with

communal washrooms and kitchen on each floor The deadline for applying for the winter term is

December 1 2009 It is not guaranteed that all applicants will

be given accommodation in the residence The location of Harkness

Hall is very convenient From Harkness it takes less than 2 minutes walk to reach campus and

less than 10 minutes to be in The Hub As well no needs to worry

about furniture and such as most items are provided in the residence However if you want

the full Queenlsquos Student experience we encourage you to

find accommodation in one of the Student Villagelsquos house

3) http

housingqueensucacommunity_housingaccommodationlistingserviceasp

This website operated by Queenlsquos

University lists accommodations in

the Kingston area It is highly

practical since specific search can

be made through this website and

details such as if laundry is

available in the building if pets are

allowed or if there is a parking spot

are also provided The area

number is also provided which can

help you figure how close to

campus the accommodation is

Make sure to contact the landlord

to see if itlsquos possible to rent a room

for the length of your stay Most

landlords expect tenants to sign

their lease for a 12-months period

but some understand international

students are only here for a limited

time period

HOUSING TIPS

THE VILLAGE

HOUSING TIPS

4)

httpkingstonencraigslistca Craiglist is an online resource that provides local classified ads for almost everything from

ticket sales for sports events to accounting job postings

Although not related to Queenlsquos it is possible to find different postings for subletting rooms in

Kingston Click on the housing section and explore the different options

All international students are required to have health insurance when

studying in Ontario The University Health Insurance Plan UHIP provides insurance to pay for the cost of hospital and medical

services that students may need while in Canada and travelling How do you enrol

Contact Queenlsquos University or your schoollsquos human resource office to apply for UHIP coverage before leaving for your exchange or as soon

as your arrive If arriving in Canada before your exchange begins UHIP coverage can start as early as the 10th day of the month prior to your first term beginning

You must enrol unlesshellip

It is mandatory to register for UHIP while studying in Ontario unless already covered by one of the following plans

Canadian International Development Agency Health Care Plan Canadian Bureau for International Education Health Care Plan

Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan International Council for Canadian Studies Plan

National Insurance office for Social Insurance Abroad (Norway) World university Service of Canada Plan Embassy of Kuwait

UHIP covershellip

hospital services in Ontario Physician services in Ontario Diagnostic laboratory and x-ray services

Ambulance Vision care

Special assistance Medically necessary dental care in hospital

For full details on UHIP plans refer to wwwuhipca

HEALTH AND DENTAL

INFORMATION

BE COVERED

Health and dental coverage is also available for international students

through the Alma Mater Society (AMS) The health coverage provided through the AMS has a wider range of coverage including up to 80

coverage for prescription drugs The dental benefits which are covered by the AMS health and dental

plan far exceeds that offered by UHIP The AMS assumes that all stu-dents will need this coverage as it is mandatory for all Queenlsquos Uni-

versity students to have health and dental coverage beyond what is offered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan If you are satisfied with the UHIP or other coverage that applies to you it is possible to opt-

out of the AMS coverage In order to opt-out of this proof of other coverage must be taken to the AMS office on the main floor of the

John Deutsch Centre For further information on health and dental coverage by the Alma

Mater Society visit wwwmyamsorghealth

BE COVERED

HEALTH AND DENTAL INFORMATION

Health information

httpwwwqueensucahcds

If you are having problems with your health you can always contact the Health Counseling and Disability Services It is located in the LaSalle building on 146 Stuart St on the south end of

campus (see campus map)

IT Services httpwwwqueensucaitsindexhtml

If you are experiencing problems with your computer or any other

technical equipment you can contact IT Services The offices are

located on different locations on campus and here is a link with all the

locations

Other information for incoming students

If you want to find out more about Queenlsquos University there is much information at hand Here are two links which might be useful for you as

an incoming exchange student

httpwwwqueensucainternationalstudentsincoming

httpwwwqueensucaabout

GET TO KNOW MORE

USEFUL INFORMATION

Welcome

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

USEFUL TIPS

Bring your student card

to all your final exams

You will be charged

$5000 for writing an

exam without the official

Queenrsquos

student ID

If you lose a student

card it is possible to have

a new one at a $25 at

Gordon Hall

Exchange Students can

have extra time on their

final exams Just fill in

the form available at the

International Office and

have your professors

sign it Then bring it to

Gordon Hall (see map on

p 18) and you will be

able to have extra time

on your finals

Make sure to check each

course syllabus to see

how many percent will be

deduct to your marks if

an assignment is turned

in late Professor are

usually very understand-

able and if you talk to

them they usually will

give you an extension

giving that you do not

ask for it the day before

the due date

COURSE CALENDAR

The course calendars describe all the courses available through the

different faculties at Queenlsquos University They can be found on the University Website

(wwwqueensuca) under the Academics Tab Make sure to look

at the prerequisites to make sure that you qualify for a specific course However if you are not

certain of the course you are choosing it is possible to change

your schedule once classes have

started This is call the adddrop session

For the upcoming semester it is possible to add drop or switch courses and sections until

January 22 2010 If you are still not satisfied with your courses it

is possible to drop a class without academic penalty until March 5 2010 You will have to pay a fee

but your student record will not be affected by the drop a the specific

class

QCARD

AddDrop can be done through the QCard

website under the adddrop tab However if

a course is full and cannot be added on

QCard you might still have a chance to join

it To do so you will have to go in person to

the faculty office to have special permission

If you are granted the permission to join a

course a faculty member will add the course

to you schedule

Queenrsquos University welcomes you to

Kingston the rdquoLimestone cityrdquo

Getting to Kingston by bus wwwcoachcanadaca

Bus is one of the cheapest ways of getting to Kingston The buses are leaving from major citiesairports

and stops right on campus or at the bus terminal on 1175 John Counter

Boulevard in Kingston Travelling time Toronto Pearson International

Airport-Kingston approx 4h Downtown Toronto - Kingston

3h Downtown Montreacuteal - Kingston

3h 20min

Getting to Kingston by air

wwwaircanadaca There are several daily flights from

Toronto to Kingston and flying to Kingston is an alternative for people in a hurry since the travelling time

is much shorter than if you take then bus or a train Flying to

Kingston is though usually a more expensive way of travelling Travelling time

Toronto (YYZ) ndash Kingston (YGK) 50min

Montreacuteal (YMQ) ndash Kingston (YGK) 4h

If you are going from Montreacuteal to Kingston the flights will go to To-

ronto first and the travelling time will depend on the transfer time be-

tween the flights

By train wwwviarailca

Getting to Kingston by train is a faster alternative than taking the bus but the train station in

Kingston is located far from campus and downtown Kingston

so you will have to take the bus or a taxi into the centre of town Travelling time

Montreacuteal ndash Kingston 2h 45 min Toronto ndash Kingston 2 h 30min

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

Getting to Kingston by car is often

a cheap alternative if you are a

couple of people who share the car

rental Renting cars in Canada is

relatively cheap and the gas prices

are around $1 per litre There are

many car rental services and you

can easily rent a car in Toronto and

return it in Kingston Note that

there is a underage fee of $35 per

day and driver if you are between

21 and 25 years old If you are

under 21 years it is almost

impossible to rent a car

There are several

ways of getting to Kingston from bigger

cities such as Toronto or Montreal Usually it is much

cheaper going to these cities and

making your way towards Kingston

from there

GETTING TO KINGSTON

SMARTER TRAVELS

AROUND CAMPUS

WHATrsquoS ON CAMPUS

SCHOOL FACILITIES

Queenrsquos Centre

The Queenlsquos Centre is a brand new athletic building opened in Decem-ber 2009 In the Queenlsquos Centre you can do many different sports and activities such as spinning swimming weight lifting pilates basket-

ball volleyball and much more

Follow this link to see a map over the Queenlsquos Centre

httpwwwqueensucaqueenscentreplanshtml

Campus Bookstore httpwwwcampusbookstorecom

The Campus bookstore is where most of the Queenlsquos students buy their

course textbooks The bookstore has all the books you need for your term at queens

Opening hours Monday-Friday 9am to 6pm

Saturday 10am to 5pm Sunday Closed

The Campus Bookstore is located in Clark Hall which is located on an

unnamed street between University Ave and Arch Street (see campus

map)

Library Information

Queenlsquos University has several different libraries on campus If you

would like to gain information about them just follow the link below

httplibraryqueensucalibraryoverview

Campus map

SCHOOL FACILITIES

JDUC

John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) httpwwwqueensucajduc

The John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) is one of the main building

on the Queenlsquos campus It is the home to the Student Governments

(AMS amp SGPS) faculty societies student clubs and organizations as

well as various campus offices It serves as a formal and informal

student centered meeting place to foster communication among and

between students faculty staff and alumni The JDUC is the campus

focal point for entertainment and retail products amp services and is the

place for students to meet with their friends and relax for a beverage

snack or meal

What can be found in the JDUC

Cafeterias

Used bookstore

Tanning salon

The Queenlsquos Pub

AMS

And much more

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SERVICES OFFERED BY THE AMS

The Publishing amp Copy

Centre (PampCC) is located in the lower level of the JDUC and is

designed to serve studentslsquo printing and copying needs The PampCC offers a wide

variety of services ranging from basic printing and

photocopying to professional binding and poster design

Destinations is a campus travel and tourism service that offers

students the cheapest and most convenient bus service from Kingston to

Toronto Ottawa and Montreal Destinations also sells

tickets to various events both on and off campus and charters

group trips to sports games concerts and arts performances in Toronto

Ottawa etc In addition Destinations makes and sells In-

ternational Student Identity Cards (ISICs) which offer students discounts on ViaRail

train tickets and other retail ser-vices Finally Destinations col-

laborates with Kingston Transit in order to enable students the unlimited use of

Kingston Transit for the year with a valid Queenlsquos student

card

The Alma Mater

Society (AMS) the oldest student

government in Canada represents over 13800 students and serves as

the central undergraduate student

government at Queenlsquos University The AMS is composed of 11 faculty

and residence societies and has an annual

operating budget of over $14 million The AMS is the only exclusively

undergraduate student-run government

in the country managing 14

student-run corporate services 41 committees and over

200 clubs Employing over 1000 volunteers

and 500 part-time paid staff the AMS is a truly unique organization that

aims to serve and represent the diversity

of students at Queenlsquos University

The AMS Pub Services (TAPS)

consists of two pub locations Alfielsquos Nightclub and the Queenlsquos Pub

Alfielsquos located on the lower level of the JDUC is Queenlsquos largest student bar and is open every Wednesday

and Friday nights for drinks and dancing In addition Alfielsquos hosts a

weekly Jazz Lounge on Monday nights which features live music by student performers from the Queenlsquos

School of Music Queenlsquos Pub (QP) which is on the upper level of the

JDUC offers a more relaxing atmosphere featuring 7 beers on tap a fantastic menu two TVs and a

pool table

The AMS Merchandise

Services (TAMS) consists of two retail

outlets Tricolour Outfitters and The Used Bookstore Collectively

these two services offer students a wide variety of stylish and affordable

school essentials Tricolour Outfitters sells a wide inventory of Queenlsquos clothing and other merchandise and

also offers custom clothing for teams residence floors etc The Used

Bookstore sells and consigns used textbooks and also provides students with an extensive range of

school supplies

IMPORTANT DATES FROM THE AMS

Important Dates

January 11 ndash Classes Begin January 15 ndash Grand Opening of the Queenlsquos Centre

January 16 ndash Winter Clubs Night

January 27 ndash Applications for AMS Winter Committee Hiring Due

February 1-6 ndash Exposure Arts Festival

February 1 ndash Catch Me If You Can Begins February 2-3 ndash AMS Winter Referendum and Executive Election

February 8 ndash AMS Council Applications Due

February 15 ndash AMS Officer Applications Due

February 23 ndash AMS Annual General Meeting

March 1 ndash AMS Manager and Assistant Manager Applications Due

March 11-13 ndash Vogue Fashion Show March 11 ndash Best Darn Singer on Campus

March 15 ndash AMS Service Staff Applications Due

April 9 ndash Last Day of Classes

April 15 ndash Exams Begin

QUEENrsquoS VARSITY

SCHEDULES

Queenlsquos University has many great teams playing on campus during the winter From the exciting hockey games to the intimate basketball team victories there is a game for you The Queenlsquos Golden Gaels are

well-supported within the Queenlsquos culture with many students rallying behind their teams

Menlsquos Hockey httpqueenshockeycomschedulephp

Womenlsquos Hockey httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=whockeyamp

Menlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mbballamp

Womenlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wbballamp

Menlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mvballamp

Womenlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wvballamp

Additional Information on the Queenlsquos Golden Gaels Sports Teams

httpwwwgogaelsgocom

Welcome

SOCIALIZING IN KINGSTON

Now that you found a place to live figured out your courses and have made plans to visit different cities itlsquos time to organize your social calendar

Although Kingston is a small town many activities are available in the downtown area (The Hub) Restaurants retail stores bars movie theatre coffee shops

pubshellip

JanuaryFebruary

Live Your Library Kingston Jazz Society local

libraries January to April wwwkingstonjazzcom

Kingston Winter Antique Show Portsmouth Olympic

Harbour early February 613-386-4415

Feb Fest Market Square Join in on one of Ontariolsquos

premier winter events early February

wwwfebfestkingstoncom Cezannersquos Closet Ban Righ

Hall Queenlsquos University 613-533-3171

Historic Hockey Series A must see if youlsquore new to

hockey Confederation Basin early February

613-548-4415

Kingston Film Festival Various locations around Kingston Late February

wwwkingcanfilmfestcom

MarchApril

Maple Madness Little

Cataraqui Creek Conservation See a Canadian treat being made

613-546-4228 ext 500

Rail-o-Rama Model Train Show Ambassador Resort Hotel mid March

613-962-7731

May Historic Farmers Market

every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from Maymdash

September market Square Interconnected Art Studio

Tour various locations early May

wwwkingstonartistscom

Royal Military College Convocation and Sunset Ceremony mid-May Fort

Henry wwwrmcca

ANNUAL KINGSTON WINTERSPRING

EVENTS

The Brass Pub httpwwwthebrasspubcom

indexphp Sports Pub on Princess Street

Great for Late Night Eats or Recov-ery Food the Next Morning

Monday Nights ndash Buy one appe-tizer get the second half price

Tuesday Nights ndash 35 cent wings

(Best wings in town) Wednesday Nights ndash frac12 pound bur-

gers for only $175 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash Giant chicken fajitas for only $350 CAD

Friday Nights ndash Steak special for $895 CAD

LIVE MUSIC Sundays Mondays

and Thursdays

(We recommend you see Smitty

play on Sundays and Mondays Get

there early)

The Merchant

httpwwwmerchanttaphousecom

Another great pub (near the lake ndash

a nice break from Princess St) Full menu SaladsSoups Pizza Pasta Sandwiches Drinkshellip Great

on Tuesdays when therelsquos not much else going on

Tuesday Nights - $3 drinks all day and all night

Wednesday Nights ndash A bottle of

Alexander Keiths and an 8oz steak dinner for $999 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash 40 cent wings

Sunday Nights - $3 caesars

LIVE MUSIC ndash Tuesdays (Smitty)

Wednesdays (the Dan Curtis

Band) Thursdays (the Trevor

Walsh Band) Fridays (Emily Fen-

nel) and Saturdays (some of King-

stonlsquos best rock bands)

PUB NIGHTS

KINGSTON PUBS

KINGSTON PUBS Continued

Tir nan Og

httpkingstontirnanogpubscomhome

Irish pub Rated 1 Restaurant in Kingston

Monday and Tuesdays Nights ndash

Waterfront Patio (weather permit-ting)

Wednesday Nights ndash Alexander Keithlsquos - $399 frac12 price appetizers

live music at 9 pm Thursday Nights ndash Karaoke Night

Ladieslsquo Night Out (starts at 800pm)

Friday Nights ndash 2 Pints of Guin-nessHarpKilkennySmithwicks

only $900 DJ at 1100pm

Saturday Nights ndash DJ at 1100pm

Sunday Nights ndash NFL Nights 8 LCD Screens and frac12 price wings

Do you like to sing Tir nan Og is great on Thursday nights for a little

Karaoke

PUB NIGHTS

MAP OF KINGSTON BARS PUBS AND CLUBS

1 Elixir Nightclub 2 The Brass

3 Alehouse 4 Stages 5 The Merchant

6 Tir Nan Og 7 Joy Supper Club

These venues are clubs The venues without a lsquoare pubs

NOTE Alfielsquos is located on cam-

pus in the basement of the JDUC

(John Deutsch Center) building

Queenlsquos Campus is located South

of Princess Street

The Ale House

The Alehouse Canteen (below the bar) has sandwiches wraps

burgers and more The Alehouse is the most popular

club for Queenlsquos students

Free cover before 12 with your student card Otherwise $6 cover

Best Nights to Go Thursdays ($250 drinks)

Fridays Saturdays

Alfiersquos Nightclub Student nightclub and lounge

known for its great music On campus (outside the west side of the John Deutsch Center)

Best Nights to Go

Wednesdays (but the line can get busy so get there early)

No cover and free coat check

Stages Nightclub

Second largest nightclub after the Alehouse

Best Nights to Go Mondays ndash Beach Slam

(seasonal) Thursdays - $250 rail drinks

all night long free cover

with student card or $3 until 11

Fridays ndash Ladies in free before midnight and a glow party

no cover and $250 rail drinks

until midnight

DANCE THE

NIGHT AWAY

KINGSTON BARS AND CLUBS

Get on your dancing shoes and party at the hottest (and only) clubs in Kingston

RESTAURANTS Tired of eating Mac and Cheese every night

Try one of the following delicious

Japanese Food

Asha

Great food and service Karaoke rooms $30hour (group of 5 or less)

$50hour (group of 10 or less) 177 Princess Street

613-531-7919

Take Sushi

Great Japanese restaurant

120 Princess Street

613-544-1376

Chinese Food

Silver Wok Takeout Available

Great food clean good service 373 King Street E 613-544-6634

VIP Another popular Chinese

Restaurant on Princess Street

528 Princess Street

613-530-2828

Italian Cuisine

Ginorsquos Pizza and Spaghetti Free delivery on orders over $15

Pizza pasta finger foods and sal-ads Open late (until 2am on weekdays

3am FridaySaturday and 1am on Sundays)

557 Princess Street 613-542-4444

Tatarsquos Pizza Take out and delivery available

Casual dress and atmosphere Bar area (pool darts and a big

screen TV)

569 Princess Street

613-549-4272

Frankie Pestorsquos

Rustic Italian dishes inspired by

traditional family recipes Menu

changes often and portions are

huge

176 Ontario Street

613-542-1071

Woodenheads

Probably the best pizza youlsquoll find

in Kingston Donlsquot expect your tra-

ditional pepperoni and mozzarella

though

192 Ontario Street

613ndash 549ndash 1812

lsquo

JAPANESE CHINESE INDIAN ITALIAN

Indian Cuisine

Darbas Great service great food

One of Kingstonlsquos best Indian Restaurants Large portions and

friendly staff

479 Princess Street

613-548-7053

RESTAURANTS

Breakfast Stooleyrsquos Cafe

Take Out Available Right on the corner of Johnson and Division

Everything from omelettes to pasta Great for some greasy eats after a messy night

118 Division Street

613-547-4044 11am-2am httpwwwthemenusiteca

restphprID=30

The Brass A great breakfast for a great price

(also serves dinner) Breakfast Served Monday to

Friday from 11am-3pm Brunch Served Saturdays and

Sundays 10am-3pm 403 Princess Street

613-544-8334

httpwwwthebrasspubcommenuphp

Windmills Cafe Eggs oatmeal crepes pancakes

bagels perogies and more Kingstonlsquos best Saturday and

Sunday brunch 184 Princess Street

613-544-3948

httpwwwwebwoodscom

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Restaurant

Pan Chancho Bakery amp Cafeacute

Go for brunch at one of Kingstonlsquos

finest cafeacutes Opens daily at 7am

44 Princess Street

613-544-7790

httpwwwpanchanchocom

BREAKFAST

There are many good

restaurants serving a

variety of cuisines in

many different

atmospheres The fol-

lowing sites are useful

for finding restaurants

in the Kingston area

httpwwwwhatsonkingsto

ncomentertain

restanthtml

httpwwwkingstonkioskcomdirectoryphp

categoryId=179

http

wwwdougblackstockcomkingston-ontario

restaurantsphp

http

kingstonontario-restaurantscom

httpwwwfoodincca

OntarioKingston

We havenlsquot tried

them all but we definitely have some

favourites and this section will provide you with some of our

tips

RESTAURANTS

Date Restaurants

Grizzly Grill Fire places and candles make for a romantic evening

Appetizers pizzas pastas seafood prime rib sandwiches

soups and salads - your date is sure to find something here Amazing food at reasonable prices

Turns into a bar at night (grab a drink and play a round of pool)

395 Princess Street 613-544-7566

Megalos Everything from burgers to crab

ravioli Appetizers salads pastas pizzas

platters and great desserts Quiet romantic atmosphere 226 Princess Street

613-531-9788

Chez Piggy One of Kingstonlsquos classier restaurants

Shrimp oysters calamari fish pork chop sea scallops lamb

steak A bit pricey but provides a great experience great food and great

service Turns into a classy bar later on

68 Princess Street

613-549-7673

Steakhouses

The Keg Kingstonlsquos best steakhouse

Starters and soups salads sirloins New Yorklsquos and traditional

steaks prime rib seafood chicken and ribs and classis Keg dinners

300 King Street East

613-549-1333

French Bistro Cuisine

Le Chien Noir A taste of French cuisine

Poutine fried calamari lamb fish mussels and more Classy and pricey

69 Brock Street 613-549-5635

Thai and Pan-Asian Cuisine

Mango Appetizers soups and salads

curries stir-fries seafood rice noodles Vietnamese foods

161 Princess Street

613-549-3815

Mekong

Traditional Thai food right in the

heart of the hub

394 Princess Street

613-549ndash 5902

DATE RESTAURANTS

Steakhouses

Bistros Thai cuisine

Impress your date with a fancy night out

RESTAURANTS

Pub Food

The Brass Serves breakfast brunch dinner and late night eats

Salads nachos quesadillas wings ribs sandwiches burgers wraps

and clubs 403 Princess Street 613-544-8334

Fanatics

Appetizers soups and salads pizza burgers sandwiches wraps meatloaf steak salmon

pasta and more Great sports lounge great food

371 Princess Street 613-542-3267

Lonestar Texas Grill

Starters salads steaks ribs chicken fajitas burgers

sandwicheshellip Free nachos and salsa to start off your meal

251 Ontario Street 613-548-8888

Kingston Brew Pub

Your usual pub food with over 20

different types of beer on tap

most of which are brewed on site

34 Clarence Street

613 - 542-4978

Fast Food

McDonaldrsquos

285 Princess Street 613-549-3999

Burger King 500 Princess Street

613-531-5137

Pizza Pizza 414 Princess Street 613-542-1111

Dominos Pizza

493 Princess Street 613-548-3730

Subway

356 Princess Street

613-541-3071

Pita Grill

371 Princess Street

613 ndash542-9195

PUB FOOD FAST FOOD

No need to spend big bucks for a full tummyhellip

the following options offer cheap and tasty food

Urban Outfitters Popular clothing styles in Canada for good prices

Location 204 Princess St

Urban Trade Similar to Urban Outfitters but includes more mainstream

options Location 201 Princess St

Blueprint Contains many different popular

brands Location 246 Princess St

Lululemon Athletica

Very popular clothing store in Canada Makes very comfortable and

functional clothes Location 270 Princess St

American Apparel

Comfortable shirts and accessories Very popular within

Queenlsquos Location 274 Princess St

Roots Canada The conventional Canadian

clothing store Get your Vancouver 2010 clothing

here Location 229 Princess St

Steilman Outlet Elegant womenlsquos fashion

Location 206 Princess St Doverrsquos Mens Wear

Elegant suits Popular brands such as Ed Hardy

and Lacoste Location 155 Princess St

Sir Gawain Fashion Clothes

High fashion clothing for men and women

Location 34 Princess St

CLOTHING STORES CLOSE TO CAMPUS

Princess St Shops

Kingston offers a wide variety of popular clothing stores all

conveniently located in the downtown core on Princess Street Start at the Hub and walk along Princess to the waterfront and along the way you will be able to find a large selection of stores that will meet

any of your needs

GROCERY STORES

IN KINGSTON

Standard

Metro Located close to the ghetto Open 24 hours for your needs

Location 310 Barrie Street

Loblawrsquos Greatest selection of food in Kingston Also sells kitchen

products and clothing Location 1060 Princess Street

Food Basics Cheaper food but limited selection

Contains all the standard food options

Location 33 Barrack Street Johnrsquos Meat Market

Kingstonlsquos best butcher Well priced meats and fish

Location 507 Princess Street

Specialty Stores

Bulk Barn Large quantities of common snack foods

Low cost and large selection Location 824 Norwest Road

Convenience Stores Campus One Stop

Located besides Goodes Great selection for a convenience store but expensive price

Location At the corner of Earl Street and Alfred Street

Bedorersquos Food Market Close to Goodes Hall

Very nice owners Location 395 Earl Street

Freddiersquos Grocery In middle of the Ghetto for easy

access Occasional stock outs

Location 219 University Ave

TRAVELLING TIPS

While you are on exchange at Queenlsquos you should take the opportunity to explore other areas and cities around Kingston This section will provide some tips on how to enjoy yourself outside of Kingston

The World is a book and those who do not

travel read only a page ~St Augustine

SMARTER TRVELS

Information vs Interests

TRAVELLING INFORMATION

Kingston is located conveniently between major cities such as Montreacuteal

and Toronto and there are several places you should visit while you are

on exchange at Queenlsquos Travelling to other cities from Kingston is

something incoming exchange students often want to do and the

travelling alternatives are different depending on where you would like

to go Generally bus is the cheapest alternative if you are travelling by

yourself with just a few other friends or if you are under 25 Since car

rental services often have a underage fee of $35 per day and driver if

you are under 25 years old renting a car is only a cheap alternative if

you can gather some people to share the rent Travelling by train is

more comfortable than taking the bus but it is usually more expensive

and the train station in Kingston is located far from campus and the

downtown area which requires a taxi to get in to town

This section will provide you with useful tips when you are travelling to

Kingston for the first time or when you are planning on making a trip to

another city

Ps Do not forget to check out the ETC (Exchange Transfer Committee)

trips and events These events are usually very fun and offers a great

opportunity getting to know other students Check out

httpcomsocqueensucaetcHomehtml for more information

SMARTER TRAVELS

Convenience vs

Cost

GETTING AROUND IN KINGSTON

Kingston offers many different shopping opportunities and such but

getting to these can sometimes be a problem since the big shopping malls are located far from downtown as well as the campus area This section will therefore provide tips on how to best

find your way in Kingston

Getting around in Kingston by taxi Taxi services in Kingston are relatively cheap Taxis are a good alter-

native if you are in a hurry and taxis are often available on campus between the JDUC building and Stauffer library by the

intersection between University Ave and Union St (see campus map) If you are not on campus there are several taxi

companies which you can call and here are some suggestions Ameylsquos taxi +16135461111

Kingston amp Amherst taxi +16135423333 Ameylsquos Greenwood taxi +16136346644

Getting around in Kingston by bus

Riding the bus is free for all Queenlsquos university students if you show

your student card and taking the bus is an alternative which should be

used if there is a possibility The bus schedule is not the best and get-

ting to certain locations in Kingston can sometimes be hard

rdquoYoursquore a funny guymdash but looks arenrsquot everything

- Taxi Driver (1976)

SMARTER TRAVELS Interests vs Information

TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS

There are several cities that are recommended to be visited while you are on exchange at Queenlsquos This section will present the most popular

locations and how you get there most easily You can go either by car bus train or air and the websites are

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

There are many different car rental services in Kingston Here are some recommended

By bus httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations

Provides cheap bus tickets from the campus to Montreacuteal Ottawa and

Toronto This alternative is only available to Queenlsquos student and tickets are available through the Destinations office in the JDUC

building on the second floor (see campus map) wwwcoachcanadaca

Offers bus tickets to many different locations in New York Ontario and

Queacutebec By train

wwwviarailca

Viarail provides train tickets to many different locations in Canada By air

wwwaircanadaca

The majority of flights in Canada is operated by Air Canada but

sometimes there are other cheaper alternatives

Check httpwwwcheapflightsca for more alternatives

A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are

after it as when you are in it

EXPLORING THE REGION

Algonquin Provincial Park

ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL

PARK

httpwwwalgonquinparkonca

Algonquin Parks many trails offer something for everyone Whether

youre up for a vigorous bicycle ride through beautiful forest a

two-day hike into the Interior or a leisurely walk to a stunning

lookout you can find a trail that will explore the many facets of

Algonquins beauty The Algonquin Provincial Park is a big natural reserve which offers

activities for everyone Here you can go canoeing camping fishing walking on beautiful trails skiing dog sledding mountain biking

horseback riding and much more It is a beautiful place to go if you would like to experience the Canadian nature and wildlife

How to get there

The easiest way to get to Algonquin Provincial Park is by car Take

the 401 highway from Kingston and exit on highway 41 after about

20km Continue on highway 41 for 200km and then exit west on

highway 60 Follow highway 60 until you get to Algonquin

Take a bite out of The big apple

NEW YORK CITY

httpwwwnewyorkcom

New York is a city everyone should visit while on exchange at Queenlsquos The big apple offers a wide variety of activities and places to see such

as the empire state building central park ground zero and statue of liberty It is also a perfect place to go shopping since it generally is cheaper in the US than in Canada and the city offers many good

places for shopping

How to get there By car

Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and then exit south on the 81 Drive for about 400km and then drive west on the 380 for about 50km

Continue west on to highway 80 for about 100km until you get to New York

By bus Taking the bus from Kingston to New York usually takes about 13 or 14

hours The bus first goes to Toronto and Buffalo and then heads for New York Taking the bus is not a good alternative if you are in a

hurry but it is recommended if you want to travel cheaply and do not have anyone to rent a car with

By air

Going by air to New York is a good alternative It is recommended to

take the bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport from Kingston

and fly to New York from there Since domestic flights in the US are

usually cheaper an alternative is to take the bus to Buffalo and fly

from there

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA New York City

BOSTON

httpwwwcityofbostongovvisitors

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA It has about 600 000 inhabitants and is the home of many great universities such as Harvard

University and MIT It is a fun city to visit and it is strongly recommended to attend a hockey game (Boston Bruins) or a baseball

game (Boston Red Sox) How to get there

There are different way of getting to Boston from Kingston

By car

Renting a car and driving to Boston is a popular alternative and it is often relatively cheap if you are a couple of people sharing the rent If you decide to drive to Boston take the 401 east from Kingston and exit

south on highway 81 after about 40km Drive south on the 81 for about 170km and then drive east on highway 90 towards Boston That

distance is about 500km By air

Going by air to Boston is more expensive than renting a car If you

decide to go by air the plane will always stop in Toronto or Montreacuteal

first and it is therefore recommended to go to either Toronto or

Montreacuteal by bus and then go to Boston by air

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA Boston

MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

Page 8: Exchange E-Magazine Winter 2010

The Hub

Another consideration is how close to the Hub (what we call the downtown area at Queenlsquos)

the accommodation you are looking at is Many grocery stores drugstores and bars are located

at the intersection of Princess and Division and the majority of the clothing stores are located on the lower part Princess street at the inter-

section of Bagot Street

Before coming to Canada There is the Student and Community Host program that can accommodate you free of

charge for a few nights while figure out where you will be living You will most likely sleep on a

couch or on a camping mattress but at least you will have somewhere to sleep if you have

not found accommodation yet For more info visit httpquicqueensucaresourcestudentandcommunityhostsasp

However we highly suggest starting your

search for an accommodation before arriving to Canada (You donlsquot want to pay for a hotel room or have to sleep on the floor for too long

while juggling with school work and finding a place to live)

The following resources can help you find a

place to live even if you are currently on a

different continent

1) httpquicqueensucaphpihouse

housesearchphp

The Queenlsquos University International Centre

offers useful resources when looking for an

accommodation This resource is particularly

valuable because most postings are made by

Queenlsquos students going on exchange

themselves Therefore the period for the leases

on the website is usually 4 months the length

of a semester at Queenlsquos Also there are

different options to choose from to make a

search tailored to your needs

HOUSING TIPS

2) httphousingqueensuca

residencesexchangeapplicationasp

Harkness International Hall offers limited single rooms with

communal washrooms and kitchen on each floor The deadline for applying for the winter term is

December 1 2009 It is not guaranteed that all applicants will

be given accommodation in the residence The location of Harkness

Hall is very convenient From Harkness it takes less than 2 minutes walk to reach campus and

less than 10 minutes to be in The Hub As well no needs to worry

about furniture and such as most items are provided in the residence However if you want

the full Queenlsquos Student experience we encourage you to

find accommodation in one of the Student Villagelsquos house

3) http

housingqueensucacommunity_housingaccommodationlistingserviceasp

This website operated by Queenlsquos

University lists accommodations in

the Kingston area It is highly

practical since specific search can

be made through this website and

details such as if laundry is

available in the building if pets are

allowed or if there is a parking spot

are also provided The area

number is also provided which can

help you figure how close to

campus the accommodation is

Make sure to contact the landlord

to see if itlsquos possible to rent a room

for the length of your stay Most

landlords expect tenants to sign

their lease for a 12-months period

but some understand international

students are only here for a limited

time period

HOUSING TIPS

THE VILLAGE

HOUSING TIPS

4)

httpkingstonencraigslistca Craiglist is an online resource that provides local classified ads for almost everything from

ticket sales for sports events to accounting job postings

Although not related to Queenlsquos it is possible to find different postings for subletting rooms in

Kingston Click on the housing section and explore the different options

All international students are required to have health insurance when

studying in Ontario The University Health Insurance Plan UHIP provides insurance to pay for the cost of hospital and medical

services that students may need while in Canada and travelling How do you enrol

Contact Queenlsquos University or your schoollsquos human resource office to apply for UHIP coverage before leaving for your exchange or as soon

as your arrive If arriving in Canada before your exchange begins UHIP coverage can start as early as the 10th day of the month prior to your first term beginning

You must enrol unlesshellip

It is mandatory to register for UHIP while studying in Ontario unless already covered by one of the following plans

Canadian International Development Agency Health Care Plan Canadian Bureau for International Education Health Care Plan

Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan International Council for Canadian Studies Plan

National Insurance office for Social Insurance Abroad (Norway) World university Service of Canada Plan Embassy of Kuwait

UHIP covershellip

hospital services in Ontario Physician services in Ontario Diagnostic laboratory and x-ray services

Ambulance Vision care

Special assistance Medically necessary dental care in hospital

For full details on UHIP plans refer to wwwuhipca

HEALTH AND DENTAL

INFORMATION

BE COVERED

Health and dental coverage is also available for international students

through the Alma Mater Society (AMS) The health coverage provided through the AMS has a wider range of coverage including up to 80

coverage for prescription drugs The dental benefits which are covered by the AMS health and dental

plan far exceeds that offered by UHIP The AMS assumes that all stu-dents will need this coverage as it is mandatory for all Queenlsquos Uni-

versity students to have health and dental coverage beyond what is offered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan If you are satisfied with the UHIP or other coverage that applies to you it is possible to opt-

out of the AMS coverage In order to opt-out of this proof of other coverage must be taken to the AMS office on the main floor of the

John Deutsch Centre For further information on health and dental coverage by the Alma

Mater Society visit wwwmyamsorghealth

BE COVERED

HEALTH AND DENTAL INFORMATION

Health information

httpwwwqueensucahcds

If you are having problems with your health you can always contact the Health Counseling and Disability Services It is located in the LaSalle building on 146 Stuart St on the south end of

campus (see campus map)

IT Services httpwwwqueensucaitsindexhtml

If you are experiencing problems with your computer or any other

technical equipment you can contact IT Services The offices are

located on different locations on campus and here is a link with all the

locations

Other information for incoming students

If you want to find out more about Queenlsquos University there is much information at hand Here are two links which might be useful for you as

an incoming exchange student

httpwwwqueensucainternationalstudentsincoming

httpwwwqueensucaabout

GET TO KNOW MORE

USEFUL INFORMATION

Welcome

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

USEFUL TIPS

Bring your student card

to all your final exams

You will be charged

$5000 for writing an

exam without the official

Queenrsquos

student ID

If you lose a student

card it is possible to have

a new one at a $25 at

Gordon Hall

Exchange Students can

have extra time on their

final exams Just fill in

the form available at the

International Office and

have your professors

sign it Then bring it to

Gordon Hall (see map on

p 18) and you will be

able to have extra time

on your finals

Make sure to check each

course syllabus to see

how many percent will be

deduct to your marks if

an assignment is turned

in late Professor are

usually very understand-

able and if you talk to

them they usually will

give you an extension

giving that you do not

ask for it the day before

the due date

COURSE CALENDAR

The course calendars describe all the courses available through the

different faculties at Queenlsquos University They can be found on the University Website

(wwwqueensuca) under the Academics Tab Make sure to look

at the prerequisites to make sure that you qualify for a specific course However if you are not

certain of the course you are choosing it is possible to change

your schedule once classes have

started This is call the adddrop session

For the upcoming semester it is possible to add drop or switch courses and sections until

January 22 2010 If you are still not satisfied with your courses it

is possible to drop a class without academic penalty until March 5 2010 You will have to pay a fee

but your student record will not be affected by the drop a the specific

class

QCARD

AddDrop can be done through the QCard

website under the adddrop tab However if

a course is full and cannot be added on

QCard you might still have a chance to join

it To do so you will have to go in person to

the faculty office to have special permission

If you are granted the permission to join a

course a faculty member will add the course

to you schedule

Queenrsquos University welcomes you to

Kingston the rdquoLimestone cityrdquo

Getting to Kingston by bus wwwcoachcanadaca

Bus is one of the cheapest ways of getting to Kingston The buses are leaving from major citiesairports

and stops right on campus or at the bus terminal on 1175 John Counter

Boulevard in Kingston Travelling time Toronto Pearson International

Airport-Kingston approx 4h Downtown Toronto - Kingston

3h Downtown Montreacuteal - Kingston

3h 20min

Getting to Kingston by air

wwwaircanadaca There are several daily flights from

Toronto to Kingston and flying to Kingston is an alternative for people in a hurry since the travelling time

is much shorter than if you take then bus or a train Flying to

Kingston is though usually a more expensive way of travelling Travelling time

Toronto (YYZ) ndash Kingston (YGK) 50min

Montreacuteal (YMQ) ndash Kingston (YGK) 4h

If you are going from Montreacuteal to Kingston the flights will go to To-

ronto first and the travelling time will depend on the transfer time be-

tween the flights

By train wwwviarailca

Getting to Kingston by train is a faster alternative than taking the bus but the train station in

Kingston is located far from campus and downtown Kingston

so you will have to take the bus or a taxi into the centre of town Travelling time

Montreacuteal ndash Kingston 2h 45 min Toronto ndash Kingston 2 h 30min

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

Getting to Kingston by car is often

a cheap alternative if you are a

couple of people who share the car

rental Renting cars in Canada is

relatively cheap and the gas prices

are around $1 per litre There are

many car rental services and you

can easily rent a car in Toronto and

return it in Kingston Note that

there is a underage fee of $35 per

day and driver if you are between

21 and 25 years old If you are

under 21 years it is almost

impossible to rent a car

There are several

ways of getting to Kingston from bigger

cities such as Toronto or Montreal Usually it is much

cheaper going to these cities and

making your way towards Kingston

from there

GETTING TO KINGSTON

SMARTER TRAVELS

AROUND CAMPUS

WHATrsquoS ON CAMPUS

SCHOOL FACILITIES

Queenrsquos Centre

The Queenlsquos Centre is a brand new athletic building opened in Decem-ber 2009 In the Queenlsquos Centre you can do many different sports and activities such as spinning swimming weight lifting pilates basket-

ball volleyball and much more

Follow this link to see a map over the Queenlsquos Centre

httpwwwqueensucaqueenscentreplanshtml

Campus Bookstore httpwwwcampusbookstorecom

The Campus bookstore is where most of the Queenlsquos students buy their

course textbooks The bookstore has all the books you need for your term at queens

Opening hours Monday-Friday 9am to 6pm

Saturday 10am to 5pm Sunday Closed

The Campus Bookstore is located in Clark Hall which is located on an

unnamed street between University Ave and Arch Street (see campus

map)

Library Information

Queenlsquos University has several different libraries on campus If you

would like to gain information about them just follow the link below

httplibraryqueensucalibraryoverview

Campus map

SCHOOL FACILITIES

JDUC

John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) httpwwwqueensucajduc

The John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) is one of the main building

on the Queenlsquos campus It is the home to the Student Governments

(AMS amp SGPS) faculty societies student clubs and organizations as

well as various campus offices It serves as a formal and informal

student centered meeting place to foster communication among and

between students faculty staff and alumni The JDUC is the campus

focal point for entertainment and retail products amp services and is the

place for students to meet with their friends and relax for a beverage

snack or meal

What can be found in the JDUC

Cafeterias

Used bookstore

Tanning salon

The Queenlsquos Pub

AMS

And much more

JDUC BUILDING MAP LEVEL 0

JDUC BUILDING MAP LEVEL 1

JDUC BUILDING MAP LEVEL 23

SERVICES OFFERED BY THE AMS

The Publishing amp Copy

Centre (PampCC) is located in the lower level of the JDUC and is

designed to serve studentslsquo printing and copying needs The PampCC offers a wide

variety of services ranging from basic printing and

photocopying to professional binding and poster design

Destinations is a campus travel and tourism service that offers

students the cheapest and most convenient bus service from Kingston to

Toronto Ottawa and Montreal Destinations also sells

tickets to various events both on and off campus and charters

group trips to sports games concerts and arts performances in Toronto

Ottawa etc In addition Destinations makes and sells In-

ternational Student Identity Cards (ISICs) which offer students discounts on ViaRail

train tickets and other retail ser-vices Finally Destinations col-

laborates with Kingston Transit in order to enable students the unlimited use of

Kingston Transit for the year with a valid Queenlsquos student

card

The Alma Mater

Society (AMS) the oldest student

government in Canada represents over 13800 students and serves as

the central undergraduate student

government at Queenlsquos University The AMS is composed of 11 faculty

and residence societies and has an annual

operating budget of over $14 million The AMS is the only exclusively

undergraduate student-run government

in the country managing 14

student-run corporate services 41 committees and over

200 clubs Employing over 1000 volunteers

and 500 part-time paid staff the AMS is a truly unique organization that

aims to serve and represent the diversity

of students at Queenlsquos University

The AMS Pub Services (TAPS)

consists of two pub locations Alfielsquos Nightclub and the Queenlsquos Pub

Alfielsquos located on the lower level of the JDUC is Queenlsquos largest student bar and is open every Wednesday

and Friday nights for drinks and dancing In addition Alfielsquos hosts a

weekly Jazz Lounge on Monday nights which features live music by student performers from the Queenlsquos

School of Music Queenlsquos Pub (QP) which is on the upper level of the

JDUC offers a more relaxing atmosphere featuring 7 beers on tap a fantastic menu two TVs and a

pool table

The AMS Merchandise

Services (TAMS) consists of two retail

outlets Tricolour Outfitters and The Used Bookstore Collectively

these two services offer students a wide variety of stylish and affordable

school essentials Tricolour Outfitters sells a wide inventory of Queenlsquos clothing and other merchandise and

also offers custom clothing for teams residence floors etc The Used

Bookstore sells and consigns used textbooks and also provides students with an extensive range of

school supplies

IMPORTANT DATES FROM THE AMS

Important Dates

January 11 ndash Classes Begin January 15 ndash Grand Opening of the Queenlsquos Centre

January 16 ndash Winter Clubs Night

January 27 ndash Applications for AMS Winter Committee Hiring Due

February 1-6 ndash Exposure Arts Festival

February 1 ndash Catch Me If You Can Begins February 2-3 ndash AMS Winter Referendum and Executive Election

February 8 ndash AMS Council Applications Due

February 15 ndash AMS Officer Applications Due

February 23 ndash AMS Annual General Meeting

March 1 ndash AMS Manager and Assistant Manager Applications Due

March 11-13 ndash Vogue Fashion Show March 11 ndash Best Darn Singer on Campus

March 15 ndash AMS Service Staff Applications Due

April 9 ndash Last Day of Classes

April 15 ndash Exams Begin

QUEENrsquoS VARSITY

SCHEDULES

Queenlsquos University has many great teams playing on campus during the winter From the exciting hockey games to the intimate basketball team victories there is a game for you The Queenlsquos Golden Gaels are

well-supported within the Queenlsquos culture with many students rallying behind their teams

Menlsquos Hockey httpqueenshockeycomschedulephp

Womenlsquos Hockey httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=whockeyamp

Menlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mbballamp

Womenlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wbballamp

Menlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mvballamp

Womenlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wvballamp

Additional Information on the Queenlsquos Golden Gaels Sports Teams

httpwwwgogaelsgocom

Welcome

SOCIALIZING IN KINGSTON

Now that you found a place to live figured out your courses and have made plans to visit different cities itlsquos time to organize your social calendar

Although Kingston is a small town many activities are available in the downtown area (The Hub) Restaurants retail stores bars movie theatre coffee shops

pubshellip

JanuaryFebruary

Live Your Library Kingston Jazz Society local

libraries January to April wwwkingstonjazzcom

Kingston Winter Antique Show Portsmouth Olympic

Harbour early February 613-386-4415

Feb Fest Market Square Join in on one of Ontariolsquos

premier winter events early February

wwwfebfestkingstoncom Cezannersquos Closet Ban Righ

Hall Queenlsquos University 613-533-3171

Historic Hockey Series A must see if youlsquore new to

hockey Confederation Basin early February

613-548-4415

Kingston Film Festival Various locations around Kingston Late February

wwwkingcanfilmfestcom

MarchApril

Maple Madness Little

Cataraqui Creek Conservation See a Canadian treat being made

613-546-4228 ext 500

Rail-o-Rama Model Train Show Ambassador Resort Hotel mid March

613-962-7731

May Historic Farmers Market

every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from Maymdash

September market Square Interconnected Art Studio

Tour various locations early May

wwwkingstonartistscom

Royal Military College Convocation and Sunset Ceremony mid-May Fort

Henry wwwrmcca

ANNUAL KINGSTON WINTERSPRING

EVENTS

The Brass Pub httpwwwthebrasspubcom

indexphp Sports Pub on Princess Street

Great for Late Night Eats or Recov-ery Food the Next Morning

Monday Nights ndash Buy one appe-tizer get the second half price

Tuesday Nights ndash 35 cent wings

(Best wings in town) Wednesday Nights ndash frac12 pound bur-

gers for only $175 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash Giant chicken fajitas for only $350 CAD

Friday Nights ndash Steak special for $895 CAD

LIVE MUSIC Sundays Mondays

and Thursdays

(We recommend you see Smitty

play on Sundays and Mondays Get

there early)

The Merchant

httpwwwmerchanttaphousecom

Another great pub (near the lake ndash

a nice break from Princess St) Full menu SaladsSoups Pizza Pasta Sandwiches Drinkshellip Great

on Tuesdays when therelsquos not much else going on

Tuesday Nights - $3 drinks all day and all night

Wednesday Nights ndash A bottle of

Alexander Keiths and an 8oz steak dinner for $999 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash 40 cent wings

Sunday Nights - $3 caesars

LIVE MUSIC ndash Tuesdays (Smitty)

Wednesdays (the Dan Curtis

Band) Thursdays (the Trevor

Walsh Band) Fridays (Emily Fen-

nel) and Saturdays (some of King-

stonlsquos best rock bands)

PUB NIGHTS

KINGSTON PUBS

KINGSTON PUBS Continued

Tir nan Og

httpkingstontirnanogpubscomhome

Irish pub Rated 1 Restaurant in Kingston

Monday and Tuesdays Nights ndash

Waterfront Patio (weather permit-ting)

Wednesday Nights ndash Alexander Keithlsquos - $399 frac12 price appetizers

live music at 9 pm Thursday Nights ndash Karaoke Night

Ladieslsquo Night Out (starts at 800pm)

Friday Nights ndash 2 Pints of Guin-nessHarpKilkennySmithwicks

only $900 DJ at 1100pm

Saturday Nights ndash DJ at 1100pm

Sunday Nights ndash NFL Nights 8 LCD Screens and frac12 price wings

Do you like to sing Tir nan Og is great on Thursday nights for a little

Karaoke

PUB NIGHTS

MAP OF KINGSTON BARS PUBS AND CLUBS

1 Elixir Nightclub 2 The Brass

3 Alehouse 4 Stages 5 The Merchant

6 Tir Nan Og 7 Joy Supper Club

These venues are clubs The venues without a lsquoare pubs

NOTE Alfielsquos is located on cam-

pus in the basement of the JDUC

(John Deutsch Center) building

Queenlsquos Campus is located South

of Princess Street

The Ale House

The Alehouse Canteen (below the bar) has sandwiches wraps

burgers and more The Alehouse is the most popular

club for Queenlsquos students

Free cover before 12 with your student card Otherwise $6 cover

Best Nights to Go Thursdays ($250 drinks)

Fridays Saturdays

Alfiersquos Nightclub Student nightclub and lounge

known for its great music On campus (outside the west side of the John Deutsch Center)

Best Nights to Go

Wednesdays (but the line can get busy so get there early)

No cover and free coat check

Stages Nightclub

Second largest nightclub after the Alehouse

Best Nights to Go Mondays ndash Beach Slam

(seasonal) Thursdays - $250 rail drinks

all night long free cover

with student card or $3 until 11

Fridays ndash Ladies in free before midnight and a glow party

no cover and $250 rail drinks

until midnight

DANCE THE

NIGHT AWAY

KINGSTON BARS AND CLUBS

Get on your dancing shoes and party at the hottest (and only) clubs in Kingston

RESTAURANTS Tired of eating Mac and Cheese every night

Try one of the following delicious

Japanese Food

Asha

Great food and service Karaoke rooms $30hour (group of 5 or less)

$50hour (group of 10 or less) 177 Princess Street

613-531-7919

Take Sushi

Great Japanese restaurant

120 Princess Street

613-544-1376

Chinese Food

Silver Wok Takeout Available

Great food clean good service 373 King Street E 613-544-6634

VIP Another popular Chinese

Restaurant on Princess Street

528 Princess Street

613-530-2828

Italian Cuisine

Ginorsquos Pizza and Spaghetti Free delivery on orders over $15

Pizza pasta finger foods and sal-ads Open late (until 2am on weekdays

3am FridaySaturday and 1am on Sundays)

557 Princess Street 613-542-4444

Tatarsquos Pizza Take out and delivery available

Casual dress and atmosphere Bar area (pool darts and a big

screen TV)

569 Princess Street

613-549-4272

Frankie Pestorsquos

Rustic Italian dishes inspired by

traditional family recipes Menu

changes often and portions are

huge

176 Ontario Street

613-542-1071

Woodenheads

Probably the best pizza youlsquoll find

in Kingston Donlsquot expect your tra-

ditional pepperoni and mozzarella

though

192 Ontario Street

613ndash 549ndash 1812

lsquo

JAPANESE CHINESE INDIAN ITALIAN

Indian Cuisine

Darbas Great service great food

One of Kingstonlsquos best Indian Restaurants Large portions and

friendly staff

479 Princess Street

613-548-7053

RESTAURANTS

Breakfast Stooleyrsquos Cafe

Take Out Available Right on the corner of Johnson and Division

Everything from omelettes to pasta Great for some greasy eats after a messy night

118 Division Street

613-547-4044 11am-2am httpwwwthemenusiteca

restphprID=30

The Brass A great breakfast for a great price

(also serves dinner) Breakfast Served Monday to

Friday from 11am-3pm Brunch Served Saturdays and

Sundays 10am-3pm 403 Princess Street

613-544-8334

httpwwwthebrasspubcommenuphp

Windmills Cafe Eggs oatmeal crepes pancakes

bagels perogies and more Kingstonlsquos best Saturday and

Sunday brunch 184 Princess Street

613-544-3948

httpwwwwebwoodscom

windmillsmenucfmaction=viewmenudetailsampModule=

Restaurant

Pan Chancho Bakery amp Cafeacute

Go for brunch at one of Kingstonlsquos

finest cafeacutes Opens daily at 7am

44 Princess Street

613-544-7790

httpwwwpanchanchocom

BREAKFAST

There are many good

restaurants serving a

variety of cuisines in

many different

atmospheres The fol-

lowing sites are useful

for finding restaurants

in the Kingston area

httpwwwwhatsonkingsto

ncomentertain

restanthtml

httpwwwkingstonkioskcomdirectoryphp

categoryId=179

http

wwwdougblackstockcomkingston-ontario

restaurantsphp

http

kingstonontario-restaurantscom

httpwwwfoodincca

OntarioKingston

We havenlsquot tried

them all but we definitely have some

favourites and this section will provide you with some of our

tips

RESTAURANTS

Date Restaurants

Grizzly Grill Fire places and candles make for a romantic evening

Appetizers pizzas pastas seafood prime rib sandwiches

soups and salads - your date is sure to find something here Amazing food at reasonable prices

Turns into a bar at night (grab a drink and play a round of pool)

395 Princess Street 613-544-7566

Megalos Everything from burgers to crab

ravioli Appetizers salads pastas pizzas

platters and great desserts Quiet romantic atmosphere 226 Princess Street

613-531-9788

Chez Piggy One of Kingstonlsquos classier restaurants

Shrimp oysters calamari fish pork chop sea scallops lamb

steak A bit pricey but provides a great experience great food and great

service Turns into a classy bar later on

68 Princess Street

613-549-7673

Steakhouses

The Keg Kingstonlsquos best steakhouse

Starters and soups salads sirloins New Yorklsquos and traditional

steaks prime rib seafood chicken and ribs and classis Keg dinners

300 King Street East

613-549-1333

French Bistro Cuisine

Le Chien Noir A taste of French cuisine

Poutine fried calamari lamb fish mussels and more Classy and pricey

69 Brock Street 613-549-5635

Thai and Pan-Asian Cuisine

Mango Appetizers soups and salads

curries stir-fries seafood rice noodles Vietnamese foods

161 Princess Street

613-549-3815

Mekong

Traditional Thai food right in the

heart of the hub

394 Princess Street

613-549ndash 5902

DATE RESTAURANTS

Steakhouses

Bistros Thai cuisine

Impress your date with a fancy night out

RESTAURANTS

Pub Food

The Brass Serves breakfast brunch dinner and late night eats

Salads nachos quesadillas wings ribs sandwiches burgers wraps

and clubs 403 Princess Street 613-544-8334

Fanatics

Appetizers soups and salads pizza burgers sandwiches wraps meatloaf steak salmon

pasta and more Great sports lounge great food

371 Princess Street 613-542-3267

Lonestar Texas Grill

Starters salads steaks ribs chicken fajitas burgers

sandwicheshellip Free nachos and salsa to start off your meal

251 Ontario Street 613-548-8888

Kingston Brew Pub

Your usual pub food with over 20

different types of beer on tap

most of which are brewed on site

34 Clarence Street

613 - 542-4978

Fast Food

McDonaldrsquos

285 Princess Street 613-549-3999

Burger King 500 Princess Street

613-531-5137

Pizza Pizza 414 Princess Street 613-542-1111

Dominos Pizza

493 Princess Street 613-548-3730

Subway

356 Princess Street

613-541-3071

Pita Grill

371 Princess Street

613 ndash542-9195

PUB FOOD FAST FOOD

No need to spend big bucks for a full tummyhellip

the following options offer cheap and tasty food

Urban Outfitters Popular clothing styles in Canada for good prices

Location 204 Princess St

Urban Trade Similar to Urban Outfitters but includes more mainstream

options Location 201 Princess St

Blueprint Contains many different popular

brands Location 246 Princess St

Lululemon Athletica

Very popular clothing store in Canada Makes very comfortable and

functional clothes Location 270 Princess St

American Apparel

Comfortable shirts and accessories Very popular within

Queenlsquos Location 274 Princess St

Roots Canada The conventional Canadian

clothing store Get your Vancouver 2010 clothing

here Location 229 Princess St

Steilman Outlet Elegant womenlsquos fashion

Location 206 Princess St Doverrsquos Mens Wear

Elegant suits Popular brands such as Ed Hardy

and Lacoste Location 155 Princess St

Sir Gawain Fashion Clothes

High fashion clothing for men and women

Location 34 Princess St

CLOTHING STORES CLOSE TO CAMPUS

Princess St Shops

Kingston offers a wide variety of popular clothing stores all

conveniently located in the downtown core on Princess Street Start at the Hub and walk along Princess to the waterfront and along the way you will be able to find a large selection of stores that will meet

any of your needs

GROCERY STORES

IN KINGSTON

Standard

Metro Located close to the ghetto Open 24 hours for your needs

Location 310 Barrie Street

Loblawrsquos Greatest selection of food in Kingston Also sells kitchen

products and clothing Location 1060 Princess Street

Food Basics Cheaper food but limited selection

Contains all the standard food options

Location 33 Barrack Street Johnrsquos Meat Market

Kingstonlsquos best butcher Well priced meats and fish

Location 507 Princess Street

Specialty Stores

Bulk Barn Large quantities of common snack foods

Low cost and large selection Location 824 Norwest Road

Convenience Stores Campus One Stop

Located besides Goodes Great selection for a convenience store but expensive price

Location At the corner of Earl Street and Alfred Street

Bedorersquos Food Market Close to Goodes Hall

Very nice owners Location 395 Earl Street

Freddiersquos Grocery In middle of the Ghetto for easy

access Occasional stock outs

Location 219 University Ave

TRAVELLING TIPS

While you are on exchange at Queenlsquos you should take the opportunity to explore other areas and cities around Kingston This section will provide some tips on how to enjoy yourself outside of Kingston

The World is a book and those who do not

travel read only a page ~St Augustine

SMARTER TRVELS

Information vs Interests

TRAVELLING INFORMATION

Kingston is located conveniently between major cities such as Montreacuteal

and Toronto and there are several places you should visit while you are

on exchange at Queenlsquos Travelling to other cities from Kingston is

something incoming exchange students often want to do and the

travelling alternatives are different depending on where you would like

to go Generally bus is the cheapest alternative if you are travelling by

yourself with just a few other friends or if you are under 25 Since car

rental services often have a underage fee of $35 per day and driver if

you are under 25 years old renting a car is only a cheap alternative if

you can gather some people to share the rent Travelling by train is

more comfortable than taking the bus but it is usually more expensive

and the train station in Kingston is located far from campus and the

downtown area which requires a taxi to get in to town

This section will provide you with useful tips when you are travelling to

Kingston for the first time or when you are planning on making a trip to

another city

Ps Do not forget to check out the ETC (Exchange Transfer Committee)

trips and events These events are usually very fun and offers a great

opportunity getting to know other students Check out

httpcomsocqueensucaetcHomehtml for more information

SMARTER TRAVELS

Convenience vs

Cost

GETTING AROUND IN KINGSTON

Kingston offers many different shopping opportunities and such but

getting to these can sometimes be a problem since the big shopping malls are located far from downtown as well as the campus area This section will therefore provide tips on how to best

find your way in Kingston

Getting around in Kingston by taxi Taxi services in Kingston are relatively cheap Taxis are a good alter-

native if you are in a hurry and taxis are often available on campus between the JDUC building and Stauffer library by the

intersection between University Ave and Union St (see campus map) If you are not on campus there are several taxi

companies which you can call and here are some suggestions Ameylsquos taxi +16135461111

Kingston amp Amherst taxi +16135423333 Ameylsquos Greenwood taxi +16136346644

Getting around in Kingston by bus

Riding the bus is free for all Queenlsquos university students if you show

your student card and taking the bus is an alternative which should be

used if there is a possibility The bus schedule is not the best and get-

ting to certain locations in Kingston can sometimes be hard

rdquoYoursquore a funny guymdash but looks arenrsquot everything

- Taxi Driver (1976)

SMARTER TRAVELS Interests vs Information

TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS

There are several cities that are recommended to be visited while you are on exchange at Queenlsquos This section will present the most popular

locations and how you get there most easily You can go either by car bus train or air and the websites are

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

There are many different car rental services in Kingston Here are some recommended

By bus httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations

Provides cheap bus tickets from the campus to Montreacuteal Ottawa and

Toronto This alternative is only available to Queenlsquos student and tickets are available through the Destinations office in the JDUC

building on the second floor (see campus map) wwwcoachcanadaca

Offers bus tickets to many different locations in New York Ontario and

Queacutebec By train

wwwviarailca

Viarail provides train tickets to many different locations in Canada By air

wwwaircanadaca

The majority of flights in Canada is operated by Air Canada but

sometimes there are other cheaper alternatives

Check httpwwwcheapflightsca for more alternatives

A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are

after it as when you are in it

EXPLORING THE REGION

Algonquin Provincial Park

ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL

PARK

httpwwwalgonquinparkonca

Algonquin Parks many trails offer something for everyone Whether

youre up for a vigorous bicycle ride through beautiful forest a

two-day hike into the Interior or a leisurely walk to a stunning

lookout you can find a trail that will explore the many facets of

Algonquins beauty The Algonquin Provincial Park is a big natural reserve which offers

activities for everyone Here you can go canoeing camping fishing walking on beautiful trails skiing dog sledding mountain biking

horseback riding and much more It is a beautiful place to go if you would like to experience the Canadian nature and wildlife

How to get there

The easiest way to get to Algonquin Provincial Park is by car Take

the 401 highway from Kingston and exit on highway 41 after about

20km Continue on highway 41 for 200km and then exit west on

highway 60 Follow highway 60 until you get to Algonquin

Take a bite out of The big apple

NEW YORK CITY

httpwwwnewyorkcom

New York is a city everyone should visit while on exchange at Queenlsquos The big apple offers a wide variety of activities and places to see such

as the empire state building central park ground zero and statue of liberty It is also a perfect place to go shopping since it generally is cheaper in the US than in Canada and the city offers many good

places for shopping

How to get there By car

Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and then exit south on the 81 Drive for about 400km and then drive west on the 380 for about 50km

Continue west on to highway 80 for about 100km until you get to New York

By bus Taking the bus from Kingston to New York usually takes about 13 or 14

hours The bus first goes to Toronto and Buffalo and then heads for New York Taking the bus is not a good alternative if you are in a

hurry but it is recommended if you want to travel cheaply and do not have anyone to rent a car with

By air

Going by air to New York is a good alternative It is recommended to

take the bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport from Kingston

and fly to New York from there Since domestic flights in the US are

usually cheaper an alternative is to take the bus to Buffalo and fly

from there

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA New York City

BOSTON

httpwwwcityofbostongovvisitors

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA It has about 600 000 inhabitants and is the home of many great universities such as Harvard

University and MIT It is a fun city to visit and it is strongly recommended to attend a hockey game (Boston Bruins) or a baseball

game (Boston Red Sox) How to get there

There are different way of getting to Boston from Kingston

By car

Renting a car and driving to Boston is a popular alternative and it is often relatively cheap if you are a couple of people sharing the rent If you decide to drive to Boston take the 401 east from Kingston and exit

south on highway 81 after about 40km Drive south on the 81 for about 170km and then drive east on highway 90 towards Boston That

distance is about 500km By air

Going by air to Boston is more expensive than renting a car If you

decide to go by air the plane will always stop in Toronto or Montreacuteal

first and it is therefore recommended to go to either Toronto or

Montreacuteal by bus and then go to Boston by air

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA Boston

MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

Page 9: Exchange E-Magazine Winter 2010

2) httphousingqueensuca

residencesexchangeapplicationasp

Harkness International Hall offers limited single rooms with

communal washrooms and kitchen on each floor The deadline for applying for the winter term is

December 1 2009 It is not guaranteed that all applicants will

be given accommodation in the residence The location of Harkness

Hall is very convenient From Harkness it takes less than 2 minutes walk to reach campus and

less than 10 minutes to be in The Hub As well no needs to worry

about furniture and such as most items are provided in the residence However if you want

the full Queenlsquos Student experience we encourage you to

find accommodation in one of the Student Villagelsquos house

3) http

housingqueensucacommunity_housingaccommodationlistingserviceasp

This website operated by Queenlsquos

University lists accommodations in

the Kingston area It is highly

practical since specific search can

be made through this website and

details such as if laundry is

available in the building if pets are

allowed or if there is a parking spot

are also provided The area

number is also provided which can

help you figure how close to

campus the accommodation is

Make sure to contact the landlord

to see if itlsquos possible to rent a room

for the length of your stay Most

landlords expect tenants to sign

their lease for a 12-months period

but some understand international

students are only here for a limited

time period

HOUSING TIPS

THE VILLAGE

HOUSING TIPS

4)

httpkingstonencraigslistca Craiglist is an online resource that provides local classified ads for almost everything from

ticket sales for sports events to accounting job postings

Although not related to Queenlsquos it is possible to find different postings for subletting rooms in

Kingston Click on the housing section and explore the different options

All international students are required to have health insurance when

studying in Ontario The University Health Insurance Plan UHIP provides insurance to pay for the cost of hospital and medical

services that students may need while in Canada and travelling How do you enrol

Contact Queenlsquos University or your schoollsquos human resource office to apply for UHIP coverage before leaving for your exchange or as soon

as your arrive If arriving in Canada before your exchange begins UHIP coverage can start as early as the 10th day of the month prior to your first term beginning

You must enrol unlesshellip

It is mandatory to register for UHIP while studying in Ontario unless already covered by one of the following plans

Canadian International Development Agency Health Care Plan Canadian Bureau for International Education Health Care Plan

Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan International Council for Canadian Studies Plan

National Insurance office for Social Insurance Abroad (Norway) World university Service of Canada Plan Embassy of Kuwait

UHIP covershellip

hospital services in Ontario Physician services in Ontario Diagnostic laboratory and x-ray services

Ambulance Vision care

Special assistance Medically necessary dental care in hospital

For full details on UHIP plans refer to wwwuhipca

HEALTH AND DENTAL

INFORMATION

BE COVERED

Health and dental coverage is also available for international students

through the Alma Mater Society (AMS) The health coverage provided through the AMS has a wider range of coverage including up to 80

coverage for prescription drugs The dental benefits which are covered by the AMS health and dental

plan far exceeds that offered by UHIP The AMS assumes that all stu-dents will need this coverage as it is mandatory for all Queenlsquos Uni-

versity students to have health and dental coverage beyond what is offered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan If you are satisfied with the UHIP or other coverage that applies to you it is possible to opt-

out of the AMS coverage In order to opt-out of this proof of other coverage must be taken to the AMS office on the main floor of the

John Deutsch Centre For further information on health and dental coverage by the Alma

Mater Society visit wwwmyamsorghealth

BE COVERED

HEALTH AND DENTAL INFORMATION

Health information

httpwwwqueensucahcds

If you are having problems with your health you can always contact the Health Counseling and Disability Services It is located in the LaSalle building on 146 Stuart St on the south end of

campus (see campus map)

IT Services httpwwwqueensucaitsindexhtml

If you are experiencing problems with your computer or any other

technical equipment you can contact IT Services The offices are

located on different locations on campus and here is a link with all the

locations

Other information for incoming students

If you want to find out more about Queenlsquos University there is much information at hand Here are two links which might be useful for you as

an incoming exchange student

httpwwwqueensucainternationalstudentsincoming

httpwwwqueensucaabout

GET TO KNOW MORE

USEFUL INFORMATION

Welcome

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

USEFUL TIPS

Bring your student card

to all your final exams

You will be charged

$5000 for writing an

exam without the official

Queenrsquos

student ID

If you lose a student

card it is possible to have

a new one at a $25 at

Gordon Hall

Exchange Students can

have extra time on their

final exams Just fill in

the form available at the

International Office and

have your professors

sign it Then bring it to

Gordon Hall (see map on

p 18) and you will be

able to have extra time

on your finals

Make sure to check each

course syllabus to see

how many percent will be

deduct to your marks if

an assignment is turned

in late Professor are

usually very understand-

able and if you talk to

them they usually will

give you an extension

giving that you do not

ask for it the day before

the due date

COURSE CALENDAR

The course calendars describe all the courses available through the

different faculties at Queenlsquos University They can be found on the University Website

(wwwqueensuca) under the Academics Tab Make sure to look

at the prerequisites to make sure that you qualify for a specific course However if you are not

certain of the course you are choosing it is possible to change

your schedule once classes have

started This is call the adddrop session

For the upcoming semester it is possible to add drop or switch courses and sections until

January 22 2010 If you are still not satisfied with your courses it

is possible to drop a class without academic penalty until March 5 2010 You will have to pay a fee

but your student record will not be affected by the drop a the specific

class

QCARD

AddDrop can be done through the QCard

website under the adddrop tab However if

a course is full and cannot be added on

QCard you might still have a chance to join

it To do so you will have to go in person to

the faculty office to have special permission

If you are granted the permission to join a

course a faculty member will add the course

to you schedule

Queenrsquos University welcomes you to

Kingston the rdquoLimestone cityrdquo

Getting to Kingston by bus wwwcoachcanadaca

Bus is one of the cheapest ways of getting to Kingston The buses are leaving from major citiesairports

and stops right on campus or at the bus terminal on 1175 John Counter

Boulevard in Kingston Travelling time Toronto Pearson International

Airport-Kingston approx 4h Downtown Toronto - Kingston

3h Downtown Montreacuteal - Kingston

3h 20min

Getting to Kingston by air

wwwaircanadaca There are several daily flights from

Toronto to Kingston and flying to Kingston is an alternative for people in a hurry since the travelling time

is much shorter than if you take then bus or a train Flying to

Kingston is though usually a more expensive way of travelling Travelling time

Toronto (YYZ) ndash Kingston (YGK) 50min

Montreacuteal (YMQ) ndash Kingston (YGK) 4h

If you are going from Montreacuteal to Kingston the flights will go to To-

ronto first and the travelling time will depend on the transfer time be-

tween the flights

By train wwwviarailca

Getting to Kingston by train is a faster alternative than taking the bus but the train station in

Kingston is located far from campus and downtown Kingston

so you will have to take the bus or a taxi into the centre of town Travelling time

Montreacuteal ndash Kingston 2h 45 min Toronto ndash Kingston 2 h 30min

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

Getting to Kingston by car is often

a cheap alternative if you are a

couple of people who share the car

rental Renting cars in Canada is

relatively cheap and the gas prices

are around $1 per litre There are

many car rental services and you

can easily rent a car in Toronto and

return it in Kingston Note that

there is a underage fee of $35 per

day and driver if you are between

21 and 25 years old If you are

under 21 years it is almost

impossible to rent a car

There are several

ways of getting to Kingston from bigger

cities such as Toronto or Montreal Usually it is much

cheaper going to these cities and

making your way towards Kingston

from there

GETTING TO KINGSTON

SMARTER TRAVELS

AROUND CAMPUS

WHATrsquoS ON CAMPUS

SCHOOL FACILITIES

Queenrsquos Centre

The Queenlsquos Centre is a brand new athletic building opened in Decem-ber 2009 In the Queenlsquos Centre you can do many different sports and activities such as spinning swimming weight lifting pilates basket-

ball volleyball and much more

Follow this link to see a map over the Queenlsquos Centre

httpwwwqueensucaqueenscentreplanshtml

Campus Bookstore httpwwwcampusbookstorecom

The Campus bookstore is where most of the Queenlsquos students buy their

course textbooks The bookstore has all the books you need for your term at queens

Opening hours Monday-Friday 9am to 6pm

Saturday 10am to 5pm Sunday Closed

The Campus Bookstore is located in Clark Hall which is located on an

unnamed street between University Ave and Arch Street (see campus

map)

Library Information

Queenlsquos University has several different libraries on campus If you

would like to gain information about them just follow the link below

httplibraryqueensucalibraryoverview

Campus map

SCHOOL FACILITIES

JDUC

John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) httpwwwqueensucajduc

The John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) is one of the main building

on the Queenlsquos campus It is the home to the Student Governments

(AMS amp SGPS) faculty societies student clubs and organizations as

well as various campus offices It serves as a formal and informal

student centered meeting place to foster communication among and

between students faculty staff and alumni The JDUC is the campus

focal point for entertainment and retail products amp services and is the

place for students to meet with their friends and relax for a beverage

snack or meal

What can be found in the JDUC

Cafeterias

Used bookstore

Tanning salon

The Queenlsquos Pub

AMS

And much more

JDUC BUILDING MAP LEVEL 0

JDUC BUILDING MAP LEVEL 1

JDUC BUILDING MAP LEVEL 23

SERVICES OFFERED BY THE AMS

The Publishing amp Copy

Centre (PampCC) is located in the lower level of the JDUC and is

designed to serve studentslsquo printing and copying needs The PampCC offers a wide

variety of services ranging from basic printing and

photocopying to professional binding and poster design

Destinations is a campus travel and tourism service that offers

students the cheapest and most convenient bus service from Kingston to

Toronto Ottawa and Montreal Destinations also sells

tickets to various events both on and off campus and charters

group trips to sports games concerts and arts performances in Toronto

Ottawa etc In addition Destinations makes and sells In-

ternational Student Identity Cards (ISICs) which offer students discounts on ViaRail

train tickets and other retail ser-vices Finally Destinations col-

laborates with Kingston Transit in order to enable students the unlimited use of

Kingston Transit for the year with a valid Queenlsquos student

card

The Alma Mater

Society (AMS) the oldest student

government in Canada represents over 13800 students and serves as

the central undergraduate student

government at Queenlsquos University The AMS is composed of 11 faculty

and residence societies and has an annual

operating budget of over $14 million The AMS is the only exclusively

undergraduate student-run government

in the country managing 14

student-run corporate services 41 committees and over

200 clubs Employing over 1000 volunteers

and 500 part-time paid staff the AMS is a truly unique organization that

aims to serve and represent the diversity

of students at Queenlsquos University

The AMS Pub Services (TAPS)

consists of two pub locations Alfielsquos Nightclub and the Queenlsquos Pub

Alfielsquos located on the lower level of the JDUC is Queenlsquos largest student bar and is open every Wednesday

and Friday nights for drinks and dancing In addition Alfielsquos hosts a

weekly Jazz Lounge on Monday nights which features live music by student performers from the Queenlsquos

School of Music Queenlsquos Pub (QP) which is on the upper level of the

JDUC offers a more relaxing atmosphere featuring 7 beers on tap a fantastic menu two TVs and a

pool table

The AMS Merchandise

Services (TAMS) consists of two retail

outlets Tricolour Outfitters and The Used Bookstore Collectively

these two services offer students a wide variety of stylish and affordable

school essentials Tricolour Outfitters sells a wide inventory of Queenlsquos clothing and other merchandise and

also offers custom clothing for teams residence floors etc The Used

Bookstore sells and consigns used textbooks and also provides students with an extensive range of

school supplies

IMPORTANT DATES FROM THE AMS

Important Dates

January 11 ndash Classes Begin January 15 ndash Grand Opening of the Queenlsquos Centre

January 16 ndash Winter Clubs Night

January 27 ndash Applications for AMS Winter Committee Hiring Due

February 1-6 ndash Exposure Arts Festival

February 1 ndash Catch Me If You Can Begins February 2-3 ndash AMS Winter Referendum and Executive Election

February 8 ndash AMS Council Applications Due

February 15 ndash AMS Officer Applications Due

February 23 ndash AMS Annual General Meeting

March 1 ndash AMS Manager and Assistant Manager Applications Due

March 11-13 ndash Vogue Fashion Show March 11 ndash Best Darn Singer on Campus

March 15 ndash AMS Service Staff Applications Due

April 9 ndash Last Day of Classes

April 15 ndash Exams Begin

QUEENrsquoS VARSITY

SCHEDULES

Queenlsquos University has many great teams playing on campus during the winter From the exciting hockey games to the intimate basketball team victories there is a game for you The Queenlsquos Golden Gaels are

well-supported within the Queenlsquos culture with many students rallying behind their teams

Menlsquos Hockey httpqueenshockeycomschedulephp

Womenlsquos Hockey httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=whockeyamp

Menlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mbballamp

Womenlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wbballamp

Menlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mvballamp

Womenlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wvballamp

Additional Information on the Queenlsquos Golden Gaels Sports Teams

httpwwwgogaelsgocom

Welcome

SOCIALIZING IN KINGSTON

Now that you found a place to live figured out your courses and have made plans to visit different cities itlsquos time to organize your social calendar

Although Kingston is a small town many activities are available in the downtown area (The Hub) Restaurants retail stores bars movie theatre coffee shops

pubshellip

JanuaryFebruary

Live Your Library Kingston Jazz Society local

libraries January to April wwwkingstonjazzcom

Kingston Winter Antique Show Portsmouth Olympic

Harbour early February 613-386-4415

Feb Fest Market Square Join in on one of Ontariolsquos

premier winter events early February

wwwfebfestkingstoncom Cezannersquos Closet Ban Righ

Hall Queenlsquos University 613-533-3171

Historic Hockey Series A must see if youlsquore new to

hockey Confederation Basin early February

613-548-4415

Kingston Film Festival Various locations around Kingston Late February

wwwkingcanfilmfestcom

MarchApril

Maple Madness Little

Cataraqui Creek Conservation See a Canadian treat being made

613-546-4228 ext 500

Rail-o-Rama Model Train Show Ambassador Resort Hotel mid March

613-962-7731

May Historic Farmers Market

every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from Maymdash

September market Square Interconnected Art Studio

Tour various locations early May

wwwkingstonartistscom

Royal Military College Convocation and Sunset Ceremony mid-May Fort

Henry wwwrmcca

ANNUAL KINGSTON WINTERSPRING

EVENTS

The Brass Pub httpwwwthebrasspubcom

indexphp Sports Pub on Princess Street

Great for Late Night Eats or Recov-ery Food the Next Morning

Monday Nights ndash Buy one appe-tizer get the second half price

Tuesday Nights ndash 35 cent wings

(Best wings in town) Wednesday Nights ndash frac12 pound bur-

gers for only $175 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash Giant chicken fajitas for only $350 CAD

Friday Nights ndash Steak special for $895 CAD

LIVE MUSIC Sundays Mondays

and Thursdays

(We recommend you see Smitty

play on Sundays and Mondays Get

there early)

The Merchant

httpwwwmerchanttaphousecom

Another great pub (near the lake ndash

a nice break from Princess St) Full menu SaladsSoups Pizza Pasta Sandwiches Drinkshellip Great

on Tuesdays when therelsquos not much else going on

Tuesday Nights - $3 drinks all day and all night

Wednesday Nights ndash A bottle of

Alexander Keiths and an 8oz steak dinner for $999 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash 40 cent wings

Sunday Nights - $3 caesars

LIVE MUSIC ndash Tuesdays (Smitty)

Wednesdays (the Dan Curtis

Band) Thursdays (the Trevor

Walsh Band) Fridays (Emily Fen-

nel) and Saturdays (some of King-

stonlsquos best rock bands)

PUB NIGHTS

KINGSTON PUBS

KINGSTON PUBS Continued

Tir nan Og

httpkingstontirnanogpubscomhome

Irish pub Rated 1 Restaurant in Kingston

Monday and Tuesdays Nights ndash

Waterfront Patio (weather permit-ting)

Wednesday Nights ndash Alexander Keithlsquos - $399 frac12 price appetizers

live music at 9 pm Thursday Nights ndash Karaoke Night

Ladieslsquo Night Out (starts at 800pm)

Friday Nights ndash 2 Pints of Guin-nessHarpKilkennySmithwicks

only $900 DJ at 1100pm

Saturday Nights ndash DJ at 1100pm

Sunday Nights ndash NFL Nights 8 LCD Screens and frac12 price wings

Do you like to sing Tir nan Og is great on Thursday nights for a little

Karaoke

PUB NIGHTS

MAP OF KINGSTON BARS PUBS AND CLUBS

1 Elixir Nightclub 2 The Brass

3 Alehouse 4 Stages 5 The Merchant

6 Tir Nan Og 7 Joy Supper Club

These venues are clubs The venues without a lsquoare pubs

NOTE Alfielsquos is located on cam-

pus in the basement of the JDUC

(John Deutsch Center) building

Queenlsquos Campus is located South

of Princess Street

The Ale House

The Alehouse Canteen (below the bar) has sandwiches wraps

burgers and more The Alehouse is the most popular

club for Queenlsquos students

Free cover before 12 with your student card Otherwise $6 cover

Best Nights to Go Thursdays ($250 drinks)

Fridays Saturdays

Alfiersquos Nightclub Student nightclub and lounge

known for its great music On campus (outside the west side of the John Deutsch Center)

Best Nights to Go

Wednesdays (but the line can get busy so get there early)

No cover and free coat check

Stages Nightclub

Second largest nightclub after the Alehouse

Best Nights to Go Mondays ndash Beach Slam

(seasonal) Thursdays - $250 rail drinks

all night long free cover

with student card or $3 until 11

Fridays ndash Ladies in free before midnight and a glow party

no cover and $250 rail drinks

until midnight

DANCE THE

NIGHT AWAY

KINGSTON BARS AND CLUBS

Get on your dancing shoes and party at the hottest (and only) clubs in Kingston

RESTAURANTS Tired of eating Mac and Cheese every night

Try one of the following delicious

Japanese Food

Asha

Great food and service Karaoke rooms $30hour (group of 5 or less)

$50hour (group of 10 or less) 177 Princess Street

613-531-7919

Take Sushi

Great Japanese restaurant

120 Princess Street

613-544-1376

Chinese Food

Silver Wok Takeout Available

Great food clean good service 373 King Street E 613-544-6634

VIP Another popular Chinese

Restaurant on Princess Street

528 Princess Street

613-530-2828

Italian Cuisine

Ginorsquos Pizza and Spaghetti Free delivery on orders over $15

Pizza pasta finger foods and sal-ads Open late (until 2am on weekdays

3am FridaySaturday and 1am on Sundays)

557 Princess Street 613-542-4444

Tatarsquos Pizza Take out and delivery available

Casual dress and atmosphere Bar area (pool darts and a big

screen TV)

569 Princess Street

613-549-4272

Frankie Pestorsquos

Rustic Italian dishes inspired by

traditional family recipes Menu

changes often and portions are

huge

176 Ontario Street

613-542-1071

Woodenheads

Probably the best pizza youlsquoll find

in Kingston Donlsquot expect your tra-

ditional pepperoni and mozzarella

though

192 Ontario Street

613ndash 549ndash 1812

lsquo

JAPANESE CHINESE INDIAN ITALIAN

Indian Cuisine

Darbas Great service great food

One of Kingstonlsquos best Indian Restaurants Large portions and

friendly staff

479 Princess Street

613-548-7053

RESTAURANTS

Breakfast Stooleyrsquos Cafe

Take Out Available Right on the corner of Johnson and Division

Everything from omelettes to pasta Great for some greasy eats after a messy night

118 Division Street

613-547-4044 11am-2am httpwwwthemenusiteca

restphprID=30

The Brass A great breakfast for a great price

(also serves dinner) Breakfast Served Monday to

Friday from 11am-3pm Brunch Served Saturdays and

Sundays 10am-3pm 403 Princess Street

613-544-8334

httpwwwthebrasspubcommenuphp

Windmills Cafe Eggs oatmeal crepes pancakes

bagels perogies and more Kingstonlsquos best Saturday and

Sunday brunch 184 Princess Street

613-544-3948

httpwwwwebwoodscom

windmillsmenucfmaction=viewmenudetailsampModule=

Restaurant

Pan Chancho Bakery amp Cafeacute

Go for brunch at one of Kingstonlsquos

finest cafeacutes Opens daily at 7am

44 Princess Street

613-544-7790

httpwwwpanchanchocom

BREAKFAST

There are many good

restaurants serving a

variety of cuisines in

many different

atmospheres The fol-

lowing sites are useful

for finding restaurants

in the Kingston area

httpwwwwhatsonkingsto

ncomentertain

restanthtml

httpwwwkingstonkioskcomdirectoryphp

categoryId=179

http

wwwdougblackstockcomkingston-ontario

restaurantsphp

http

kingstonontario-restaurantscom

httpwwwfoodincca

OntarioKingston

We havenlsquot tried

them all but we definitely have some

favourites and this section will provide you with some of our

tips

RESTAURANTS

Date Restaurants

Grizzly Grill Fire places and candles make for a romantic evening

Appetizers pizzas pastas seafood prime rib sandwiches

soups and salads - your date is sure to find something here Amazing food at reasonable prices

Turns into a bar at night (grab a drink and play a round of pool)

395 Princess Street 613-544-7566

Megalos Everything from burgers to crab

ravioli Appetizers salads pastas pizzas

platters and great desserts Quiet romantic atmosphere 226 Princess Street

613-531-9788

Chez Piggy One of Kingstonlsquos classier restaurants

Shrimp oysters calamari fish pork chop sea scallops lamb

steak A bit pricey but provides a great experience great food and great

service Turns into a classy bar later on

68 Princess Street

613-549-7673

Steakhouses

The Keg Kingstonlsquos best steakhouse

Starters and soups salads sirloins New Yorklsquos and traditional

steaks prime rib seafood chicken and ribs and classis Keg dinners

300 King Street East

613-549-1333

French Bistro Cuisine

Le Chien Noir A taste of French cuisine

Poutine fried calamari lamb fish mussels and more Classy and pricey

69 Brock Street 613-549-5635

Thai and Pan-Asian Cuisine

Mango Appetizers soups and salads

curries stir-fries seafood rice noodles Vietnamese foods

161 Princess Street

613-549-3815

Mekong

Traditional Thai food right in the

heart of the hub

394 Princess Street

613-549ndash 5902

DATE RESTAURANTS

Steakhouses

Bistros Thai cuisine

Impress your date with a fancy night out

RESTAURANTS

Pub Food

The Brass Serves breakfast brunch dinner and late night eats

Salads nachos quesadillas wings ribs sandwiches burgers wraps

and clubs 403 Princess Street 613-544-8334

Fanatics

Appetizers soups and salads pizza burgers sandwiches wraps meatloaf steak salmon

pasta and more Great sports lounge great food

371 Princess Street 613-542-3267

Lonestar Texas Grill

Starters salads steaks ribs chicken fajitas burgers

sandwicheshellip Free nachos and salsa to start off your meal

251 Ontario Street 613-548-8888

Kingston Brew Pub

Your usual pub food with over 20

different types of beer on tap

most of which are brewed on site

34 Clarence Street

613 - 542-4978

Fast Food

McDonaldrsquos

285 Princess Street 613-549-3999

Burger King 500 Princess Street

613-531-5137

Pizza Pizza 414 Princess Street 613-542-1111

Dominos Pizza

493 Princess Street 613-548-3730

Subway

356 Princess Street

613-541-3071

Pita Grill

371 Princess Street

613 ndash542-9195

PUB FOOD FAST FOOD

No need to spend big bucks for a full tummyhellip

the following options offer cheap and tasty food

Urban Outfitters Popular clothing styles in Canada for good prices

Location 204 Princess St

Urban Trade Similar to Urban Outfitters but includes more mainstream

options Location 201 Princess St

Blueprint Contains many different popular

brands Location 246 Princess St

Lululemon Athletica

Very popular clothing store in Canada Makes very comfortable and

functional clothes Location 270 Princess St

American Apparel

Comfortable shirts and accessories Very popular within

Queenlsquos Location 274 Princess St

Roots Canada The conventional Canadian

clothing store Get your Vancouver 2010 clothing

here Location 229 Princess St

Steilman Outlet Elegant womenlsquos fashion

Location 206 Princess St Doverrsquos Mens Wear

Elegant suits Popular brands such as Ed Hardy

and Lacoste Location 155 Princess St

Sir Gawain Fashion Clothes

High fashion clothing for men and women

Location 34 Princess St

CLOTHING STORES CLOSE TO CAMPUS

Princess St Shops

Kingston offers a wide variety of popular clothing stores all

conveniently located in the downtown core on Princess Street Start at the Hub and walk along Princess to the waterfront and along the way you will be able to find a large selection of stores that will meet

any of your needs

GROCERY STORES

IN KINGSTON

Standard

Metro Located close to the ghetto Open 24 hours for your needs

Location 310 Barrie Street

Loblawrsquos Greatest selection of food in Kingston Also sells kitchen

products and clothing Location 1060 Princess Street

Food Basics Cheaper food but limited selection

Contains all the standard food options

Location 33 Barrack Street Johnrsquos Meat Market

Kingstonlsquos best butcher Well priced meats and fish

Location 507 Princess Street

Specialty Stores

Bulk Barn Large quantities of common snack foods

Low cost and large selection Location 824 Norwest Road

Convenience Stores Campus One Stop

Located besides Goodes Great selection for a convenience store but expensive price

Location At the corner of Earl Street and Alfred Street

Bedorersquos Food Market Close to Goodes Hall

Very nice owners Location 395 Earl Street

Freddiersquos Grocery In middle of the Ghetto for easy

access Occasional stock outs

Location 219 University Ave

TRAVELLING TIPS

While you are on exchange at Queenlsquos you should take the opportunity to explore other areas and cities around Kingston This section will provide some tips on how to enjoy yourself outside of Kingston

The World is a book and those who do not

travel read only a page ~St Augustine

SMARTER TRVELS

Information vs Interests

TRAVELLING INFORMATION

Kingston is located conveniently between major cities such as Montreacuteal

and Toronto and there are several places you should visit while you are

on exchange at Queenlsquos Travelling to other cities from Kingston is

something incoming exchange students often want to do and the

travelling alternatives are different depending on where you would like

to go Generally bus is the cheapest alternative if you are travelling by

yourself with just a few other friends or if you are under 25 Since car

rental services often have a underage fee of $35 per day and driver if

you are under 25 years old renting a car is only a cheap alternative if

you can gather some people to share the rent Travelling by train is

more comfortable than taking the bus but it is usually more expensive

and the train station in Kingston is located far from campus and the

downtown area which requires a taxi to get in to town

This section will provide you with useful tips when you are travelling to

Kingston for the first time or when you are planning on making a trip to

another city

Ps Do not forget to check out the ETC (Exchange Transfer Committee)

trips and events These events are usually very fun and offers a great

opportunity getting to know other students Check out

httpcomsocqueensucaetcHomehtml for more information

SMARTER TRAVELS

Convenience vs

Cost

GETTING AROUND IN KINGSTON

Kingston offers many different shopping opportunities and such but

getting to these can sometimes be a problem since the big shopping malls are located far from downtown as well as the campus area This section will therefore provide tips on how to best

find your way in Kingston

Getting around in Kingston by taxi Taxi services in Kingston are relatively cheap Taxis are a good alter-

native if you are in a hurry and taxis are often available on campus between the JDUC building and Stauffer library by the

intersection between University Ave and Union St (see campus map) If you are not on campus there are several taxi

companies which you can call and here are some suggestions Ameylsquos taxi +16135461111

Kingston amp Amherst taxi +16135423333 Ameylsquos Greenwood taxi +16136346644

Getting around in Kingston by bus

Riding the bus is free for all Queenlsquos university students if you show

your student card and taking the bus is an alternative which should be

used if there is a possibility The bus schedule is not the best and get-

ting to certain locations in Kingston can sometimes be hard

rdquoYoursquore a funny guymdash but looks arenrsquot everything

- Taxi Driver (1976)

SMARTER TRAVELS Interests vs Information

TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS

There are several cities that are recommended to be visited while you are on exchange at Queenlsquos This section will present the most popular

locations and how you get there most easily You can go either by car bus train or air and the websites are

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

There are many different car rental services in Kingston Here are some recommended

By bus httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations

Provides cheap bus tickets from the campus to Montreacuteal Ottawa and

Toronto This alternative is only available to Queenlsquos student and tickets are available through the Destinations office in the JDUC

building on the second floor (see campus map) wwwcoachcanadaca

Offers bus tickets to many different locations in New York Ontario and

Queacutebec By train

wwwviarailca

Viarail provides train tickets to many different locations in Canada By air

wwwaircanadaca

The majority of flights in Canada is operated by Air Canada but

sometimes there are other cheaper alternatives

Check httpwwwcheapflightsca for more alternatives

A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are

after it as when you are in it

EXPLORING THE REGION

Algonquin Provincial Park

ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL

PARK

httpwwwalgonquinparkonca

Algonquin Parks many trails offer something for everyone Whether

youre up for a vigorous bicycle ride through beautiful forest a

two-day hike into the Interior or a leisurely walk to a stunning

lookout you can find a trail that will explore the many facets of

Algonquins beauty The Algonquin Provincial Park is a big natural reserve which offers

activities for everyone Here you can go canoeing camping fishing walking on beautiful trails skiing dog sledding mountain biking

horseback riding and much more It is a beautiful place to go if you would like to experience the Canadian nature and wildlife

How to get there

The easiest way to get to Algonquin Provincial Park is by car Take

the 401 highway from Kingston and exit on highway 41 after about

20km Continue on highway 41 for 200km and then exit west on

highway 60 Follow highway 60 until you get to Algonquin

Take a bite out of The big apple

NEW YORK CITY

httpwwwnewyorkcom

New York is a city everyone should visit while on exchange at Queenlsquos The big apple offers a wide variety of activities and places to see such

as the empire state building central park ground zero and statue of liberty It is also a perfect place to go shopping since it generally is cheaper in the US than in Canada and the city offers many good

places for shopping

How to get there By car

Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and then exit south on the 81 Drive for about 400km and then drive west on the 380 for about 50km

Continue west on to highway 80 for about 100km until you get to New York

By bus Taking the bus from Kingston to New York usually takes about 13 or 14

hours The bus first goes to Toronto and Buffalo and then heads for New York Taking the bus is not a good alternative if you are in a

hurry but it is recommended if you want to travel cheaply and do not have anyone to rent a car with

By air

Going by air to New York is a good alternative It is recommended to

take the bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport from Kingston

and fly to New York from there Since domestic flights in the US are

usually cheaper an alternative is to take the bus to Buffalo and fly

from there

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA New York City

BOSTON

httpwwwcityofbostongovvisitors

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA It has about 600 000 inhabitants and is the home of many great universities such as Harvard

University and MIT It is a fun city to visit and it is strongly recommended to attend a hockey game (Boston Bruins) or a baseball

game (Boston Red Sox) How to get there

There are different way of getting to Boston from Kingston

By car

Renting a car and driving to Boston is a popular alternative and it is often relatively cheap if you are a couple of people sharing the rent If you decide to drive to Boston take the 401 east from Kingston and exit

south on highway 81 after about 40km Drive south on the 81 for about 170km and then drive east on highway 90 towards Boston That

distance is about 500km By air

Going by air to Boston is more expensive than renting a car If you

decide to go by air the plane will always stop in Toronto or Montreacuteal

first and it is therefore recommended to go to either Toronto or

Montreacuteal by bus and then go to Boston by air

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA Boston

MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

Page 10: Exchange E-Magazine Winter 2010

HOUSING TIPS

4)

httpkingstonencraigslistca Craiglist is an online resource that provides local classified ads for almost everything from

ticket sales for sports events to accounting job postings

Although not related to Queenlsquos it is possible to find different postings for subletting rooms in

Kingston Click on the housing section and explore the different options

All international students are required to have health insurance when

studying in Ontario The University Health Insurance Plan UHIP provides insurance to pay for the cost of hospital and medical

services that students may need while in Canada and travelling How do you enrol

Contact Queenlsquos University or your schoollsquos human resource office to apply for UHIP coverage before leaving for your exchange or as soon

as your arrive If arriving in Canada before your exchange begins UHIP coverage can start as early as the 10th day of the month prior to your first term beginning

You must enrol unlesshellip

It is mandatory to register for UHIP while studying in Ontario unless already covered by one of the following plans

Canadian International Development Agency Health Care Plan Canadian Bureau for International Education Health Care Plan

Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan International Council for Canadian Studies Plan

National Insurance office for Social Insurance Abroad (Norway) World university Service of Canada Plan Embassy of Kuwait

UHIP covershellip

hospital services in Ontario Physician services in Ontario Diagnostic laboratory and x-ray services

Ambulance Vision care

Special assistance Medically necessary dental care in hospital

For full details on UHIP plans refer to wwwuhipca

HEALTH AND DENTAL

INFORMATION

BE COVERED

Health and dental coverage is also available for international students

through the Alma Mater Society (AMS) The health coverage provided through the AMS has a wider range of coverage including up to 80

coverage for prescription drugs The dental benefits which are covered by the AMS health and dental

plan far exceeds that offered by UHIP The AMS assumes that all stu-dents will need this coverage as it is mandatory for all Queenlsquos Uni-

versity students to have health and dental coverage beyond what is offered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan If you are satisfied with the UHIP or other coverage that applies to you it is possible to opt-

out of the AMS coverage In order to opt-out of this proof of other coverage must be taken to the AMS office on the main floor of the

John Deutsch Centre For further information on health and dental coverage by the Alma

Mater Society visit wwwmyamsorghealth

BE COVERED

HEALTH AND DENTAL INFORMATION

Health information

httpwwwqueensucahcds

If you are having problems with your health you can always contact the Health Counseling and Disability Services It is located in the LaSalle building on 146 Stuart St on the south end of

campus (see campus map)

IT Services httpwwwqueensucaitsindexhtml

If you are experiencing problems with your computer or any other

technical equipment you can contact IT Services The offices are

located on different locations on campus and here is a link with all the

locations

Other information for incoming students

If you want to find out more about Queenlsquos University there is much information at hand Here are two links which might be useful for you as

an incoming exchange student

httpwwwqueensucainternationalstudentsincoming

httpwwwqueensucaabout

GET TO KNOW MORE

USEFUL INFORMATION

Welcome

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

USEFUL TIPS

Bring your student card

to all your final exams

You will be charged

$5000 for writing an

exam without the official

Queenrsquos

student ID

If you lose a student

card it is possible to have

a new one at a $25 at

Gordon Hall

Exchange Students can

have extra time on their

final exams Just fill in

the form available at the

International Office and

have your professors

sign it Then bring it to

Gordon Hall (see map on

p 18) and you will be

able to have extra time

on your finals

Make sure to check each

course syllabus to see

how many percent will be

deduct to your marks if

an assignment is turned

in late Professor are

usually very understand-

able and if you talk to

them they usually will

give you an extension

giving that you do not

ask for it the day before

the due date

COURSE CALENDAR

The course calendars describe all the courses available through the

different faculties at Queenlsquos University They can be found on the University Website

(wwwqueensuca) under the Academics Tab Make sure to look

at the prerequisites to make sure that you qualify for a specific course However if you are not

certain of the course you are choosing it is possible to change

your schedule once classes have

started This is call the adddrop session

For the upcoming semester it is possible to add drop or switch courses and sections until

January 22 2010 If you are still not satisfied with your courses it

is possible to drop a class without academic penalty until March 5 2010 You will have to pay a fee

but your student record will not be affected by the drop a the specific

class

QCARD

AddDrop can be done through the QCard

website under the adddrop tab However if

a course is full and cannot be added on

QCard you might still have a chance to join

it To do so you will have to go in person to

the faculty office to have special permission

If you are granted the permission to join a

course a faculty member will add the course

to you schedule

Queenrsquos University welcomes you to

Kingston the rdquoLimestone cityrdquo

Getting to Kingston by bus wwwcoachcanadaca

Bus is one of the cheapest ways of getting to Kingston The buses are leaving from major citiesairports

and stops right on campus or at the bus terminal on 1175 John Counter

Boulevard in Kingston Travelling time Toronto Pearson International

Airport-Kingston approx 4h Downtown Toronto - Kingston

3h Downtown Montreacuteal - Kingston

3h 20min

Getting to Kingston by air

wwwaircanadaca There are several daily flights from

Toronto to Kingston and flying to Kingston is an alternative for people in a hurry since the travelling time

is much shorter than if you take then bus or a train Flying to

Kingston is though usually a more expensive way of travelling Travelling time

Toronto (YYZ) ndash Kingston (YGK) 50min

Montreacuteal (YMQ) ndash Kingston (YGK) 4h

If you are going from Montreacuteal to Kingston the flights will go to To-

ronto first and the travelling time will depend on the transfer time be-

tween the flights

By train wwwviarailca

Getting to Kingston by train is a faster alternative than taking the bus but the train station in

Kingston is located far from campus and downtown Kingston

so you will have to take the bus or a taxi into the centre of town Travelling time

Montreacuteal ndash Kingston 2h 45 min Toronto ndash Kingston 2 h 30min

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

Getting to Kingston by car is often

a cheap alternative if you are a

couple of people who share the car

rental Renting cars in Canada is

relatively cheap and the gas prices

are around $1 per litre There are

many car rental services and you

can easily rent a car in Toronto and

return it in Kingston Note that

there is a underage fee of $35 per

day and driver if you are between

21 and 25 years old If you are

under 21 years it is almost

impossible to rent a car

There are several

ways of getting to Kingston from bigger

cities such as Toronto or Montreal Usually it is much

cheaper going to these cities and

making your way towards Kingston

from there

GETTING TO KINGSTON

SMARTER TRAVELS

AROUND CAMPUS

WHATrsquoS ON CAMPUS

SCHOOL FACILITIES

Queenrsquos Centre

The Queenlsquos Centre is a brand new athletic building opened in Decem-ber 2009 In the Queenlsquos Centre you can do many different sports and activities such as spinning swimming weight lifting pilates basket-

ball volleyball and much more

Follow this link to see a map over the Queenlsquos Centre

httpwwwqueensucaqueenscentreplanshtml

Campus Bookstore httpwwwcampusbookstorecom

The Campus bookstore is where most of the Queenlsquos students buy their

course textbooks The bookstore has all the books you need for your term at queens

Opening hours Monday-Friday 9am to 6pm

Saturday 10am to 5pm Sunday Closed

The Campus Bookstore is located in Clark Hall which is located on an

unnamed street between University Ave and Arch Street (see campus

map)

Library Information

Queenlsquos University has several different libraries on campus If you

would like to gain information about them just follow the link below

httplibraryqueensucalibraryoverview

Campus map

SCHOOL FACILITIES

JDUC

John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) httpwwwqueensucajduc

The John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) is one of the main building

on the Queenlsquos campus It is the home to the Student Governments

(AMS amp SGPS) faculty societies student clubs and organizations as

well as various campus offices It serves as a formal and informal

student centered meeting place to foster communication among and

between students faculty staff and alumni The JDUC is the campus

focal point for entertainment and retail products amp services and is the

place for students to meet with their friends and relax for a beverage

snack or meal

What can be found in the JDUC

Cafeterias

Used bookstore

Tanning salon

The Queenlsquos Pub

AMS

And much more

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SERVICES OFFERED BY THE AMS

The Publishing amp Copy

Centre (PampCC) is located in the lower level of the JDUC and is

designed to serve studentslsquo printing and copying needs The PampCC offers a wide

variety of services ranging from basic printing and

photocopying to professional binding and poster design

Destinations is a campus travel and tourism service that offers

students the cheapest and most convenient bus service from Kingston to

Toronto Ottawa and Montreal Destinations also sells

tickets to various events both on and off campus and charters

group trips to sports games concerts and arts performances in Toronto

Ottawa etc In addition Destinations makes and sells In-

ternational Student Identity Cards (ISICs) which offer students discounts on ViaRail

train tickets and other retail ser-vices Finally Destinations col-

laborates with Kingston Transit in order to enable students the unlimited use of

Kingston Transit for the year with a valid Queenlsquos student

card

The Alma Mater

Society (AMS) the oldest student

government in Canada represents over 13800 students and serves as

the central undergraduate student

government at Queenlsquos University The AMS is composed of 11 faculty

and residence societies and has an annual

operating budget of over $14 million The AMS is the only exclusively

undergraduate student-run government

in the country managing 14

student-run corporate services 41 committees and over

200 clubs Employing over 1000 volunteers

and 500 part-time paid staff the AMS is a truly unique organization that

aims to serve and represent the diversity

of students at Queenlsquos University

The AMS Pub Services (TAPS)

consists of two pub locations Alfielsquos Nightclub and the Queenlsquos Pub

Alfielsquos located on the lower level of the JDUC is Queenlsquos largest student bar and is open every Wednesday

and Friday nights for drinks and dancing In addition Alfielsquos hosts a

weekly Jazz Lounge on Monday nights which features live music by student performers from the Queenlsquos

School of Music Queenlsquos Pub (QP) which is on the upper level of the

JDUC offers a more relaxing atmosphere featuring 7 beers on tap a fantastic menu two TVs and a

pool table

The AMS Merchandise

Services (TAMS) consists of two retail

outlets Tricolour Outfitters and The Used Bookstore Collectively

these two services offer students a wide variety of stylish and affordable

school essentials Tricolour Outfitters sells a wide inventory of Queenlsquos clothing and other merchandise and

also offers custom clothing for teams residence floors etc The Used

Bookstore sells and consigns used textbooks and also provides students with an extensive range of

school supplies

IMPORTANT DATES FROM THE AMS

Important Dates

January 11 ndash Classes Begin January 15 ndash Grand Opening of the Queenlsquos Centre

January 16 ndash Winter Clubs Night

January 27 ndash Applications for AMS Winter Committee Hiring Due

February 1-6 ndash Exposure Arts Festival

February 1 ndash Catch Me If You Can Begins February 2-3 ndash AMS Winter Referendum and Executive Election

February 8 ndash AMS Council Applications Due

February 15 ndash AMS Officer Applications Due

February 23 ndash AMS Annual General Meeting

March 1 ndash AMS Manager and Assistant Manager Applications Due

March 11-13 ndash Vogue Fashion Show March 11 ndash Best Darn Singer on Campus

March 15 ndash AMS Service Staff Applications Due

April 9 ndash Last Day of Classes

April 15 ndash Exams Begin

QUEENrsquoS VARSITY

SCHEDULES

Queenlsquos University has many great teams playing on campus during the winter From the exciting hockey games to the intimate basketball team victories there is a game for you The Queenlsquos Golden Gaels are

well-supported within the Queenlsquos culture with many students rallying behind their teams

Menlsquos Hockey httpqueenshockeycomschedulephp

Womenlsquos Hockey httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=whockeyamp

Menlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mbballamp

Womenlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wbballamp

Menlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mvballamp

Womenlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wvballamp

Additional Information on the Queenlsquos Golden Gaels Sports Teams

httpwwwgogaelsgocom

Welcome

SOCIALIZING IN KINGSTON

Now that you found a place to live figured out your courses and have made plans to visit different cities itlsquos time to organize your social calendar

Although Kingston is a small town many activities are available in the downtown area (The Hub) Restaurants retail stores bars movie theatre coffee shops

pubshellip

JanuaryFebruary

Live Your Library Kingston Jazz Society local

libraries January to April wwwkingstonjazzcom

Kingston Winter Antique Show Portsmouth Olympic

Harbour early February 613-386-4415

Feb Fest Market Square Join in on one of Ontariolsquos

premier winter events early February

wwwfebfestkingstoncom Cezannersquos Closet Ban Righ

Hall Queenlsquos University 613-533-3171

Historic Hockey Series A must see if youlsquore new to

hockey Confederation Basin early February

613-548-4415

Kingston Film Festival Various locations around Kingston Late February

wwwkingcanfilmfestcom

MarchApril

Maple Madness Little

Cataraqui Creek Conservation See a Canadian treat being made

613-546-4228 ext 500

Rail-o-Rama Model Train Show Ambassador Resort Hotel mid March

613-962-7731

May Historic Farmers Market

every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from Maymdash

September market Square Interconnected Art Studio

Tour various locations early May

wwwkingstonartistscom

Royal Military College Convocation and Sunset Ceremony mid-May Fort

Henry wwwrmcca

ANNUAL KINGSTON WINTERSPRING

EVENTS

The Brass Pub httpwwwthebrasspubcom

indexphp Sports Pub on Princess Street

Great for Late Night Eats or Recov-ery Food the Next Morning

Monday Nights ndash Buy one appe-tizer get the second half price

Tuesday Nights ndash 35 cent wings

(Best wings in town) Wednesday Nights ndash frac12 pound bur-

gers for only $175 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash Giant chicken fajitas for only $350 CAD

Friday Nights ndash Steak special for $895 CAD

LIVE MUSIC Sundays Mondays

and Thursdays

(We recommend you see Smitty

play on Sundays and Mondays Get

there early)

The Merchant

httpwwwmerchanttaphousecom

Another great pub (near the lake ndash

a nice break from Princess St) Full menu SaladsSoups Pizza Pasta Sandwiches Drinkshellip Great

on Tuesdays when therelsquos not much else going on

Tuesday Nights - $3 drinks all day and all night

Wednesday Nights ndash A bottle of

Alexander Keiths and an 8oz steak dinner for $999 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash 40 cent wings

Sunday Nights - $3 caesars

LIVE MUSIC ndash Tuesdays (Smitty)

Wednesdays (the Dan Curtis

Band) Thursdays (the Trevor

Walsh Band) Fridays (Emily Fen-

nel) and Saturdays (some of King-

stonlsquos best rock bands)

PUB NIGHTS

KINGSTON PUBS

KINGSTON PUBS Continued

Tir nan Og

httpkingstontirnanogpubscomhome

Irish pub Rated 1 Restaurant in Kingston

Monday and Tuesdays Nights ndash

Waterfront Patio (weather permit-ting)

Wednesday Nights ndash Alexander Keithlsquos - $399 frac12 price appetizers

live music at 9 pm Thursday Nights ndash Karaoke Night

Ladieslsquo Night Out (starts at 800pm)

Friday Nights ndash 2 Pints of Guin-nessHarpKilkennySmithwicks

only $900 DJ at 1100pm

Saturday Nights ndash DJ at 1100pm

Sunday Nights ndash NFL Nights 8 LCD Screens and frac12 price wings

Do you like to sing Tir nan Og is great on Thursday nights for a little

Karaoke

PUB NIGHTS

MAP OF KINGSTON BARS PUBS AND CLUBS

1 Elixir Nightclub 2 The Brass

3 Alehouse 4 Stages 5 The Merchant

6 Tir Nan Og 7 Joy Supper Club

These venues are clubs The venues without a lsquoare pubs

NOTE Alfielsquos is located on cam-

pus in the basement of the JDUC

(John Deutsch Center) building

Queenlsquos Campus is located South

of Princess Street

The Ale House

The Alehouse Canteen (below the bar) has sandwiches wraps

burgers and more The Alehouse is the most popular

club for Queenlsquos students

Free cover before 12 with your student card Otherwise $6 cover

Best Nights to Go Thursdays ($250 drinks)

Fridays Saturdays

Alfiersquos Nightclub Student nightclub and lounge

known for its great music On campus (outside the west side of the John Deutsch Center)

Best Nights to Go

Wednesdays (but the line can get busy so get there early)

No cover and free coat check

Stages Nightclub

Second largest nightclub after the Alehouse

Best Nights to Go Mondays ndash Beach Slam

(seasonal) Thursdays - $250 rail drinks

all night long free cover

with student card or $3 until 11

Fridays ndash Ladies in free before midnight and a glow party

no cover and $250 rail drinks

until midnight

DANCE THE

NIGHT AWAY

KINGSTON BARS AND CLUBS

Get on your dancing shoes and party at the hottest (and only) clubs in Kingston

RESTAURANTS Tired of eating Mac and Cheese every night

Try one of the following delicious

Japanese Food

Asha

Great food and service Karaoke rooms $30hour (group of 5 or less)

$50hour (group of 10 or less) 177 Princess Street

613-531-7919

Take Sushi

Great Japanese restaurant

120 Princess Street

613-544-1376

Chinese Food

Silver Wok Takeout Available

Great food clean good service 373 King Street E 613-544-6634

VIP Another popular Chinese

Restaurant on Princess Street

528 Princess Street

613-530-2828

Italian Cuisine

Ginorsquos Pizza and Spaghetti Free delivery on orders over $15

Pizza pasta finger foods and sal-ads Open late (until 2am on weekdays

3am FridaySaturday and 1am on Sundays)

557 Princess Street 613-542-4444

Tatarsquos Pizza Take out and delivery available

Casual dress and atmosphere Bar area (pool darts and a big

screen TV)

569 Princess Street

613-549-4272

Frankie Pestorsquos

Rustic Italian dishes inspired by

traditional family recipes Menu

changes often and portions are

huge

176 Ontario Street

613-542-1071

Woodenheads

Probably the best pizza youlsquoll find

in Kingston Donlsquot expect your tra-

ditional pepperoni and mozzarella

though

192 Ontario Street

613ndash 549ndash 1812

lsquo

JAPANESE CHINESE INDIAN ITALIAN

Indian Cuisine

Darbas Great service great food

One of Kingstonlsquos best Indian Restaurants Large portions and

friendly staff

479 Princess Street

613-548-7053

RESTAURANTS

Breakfast Stooleyrsquos Cafe

Take Out Available Right on the corner of Johnson and Division

Everything from omelettes to pasta Great for some greasy eats after a messy night

118 Division Street

613-547-4044 11am-2am httpwwwthemenusiteca

restphprID=30

The Brass A great breakfast for a great price

(also serves dinner) Breakfast Served Monday to

Friday from 11am-3pm Brunch Served Saturdays and

Sundays 10am-3pm 403 Princess Street

613-544-8334

httpwwwthebrasspubcommenuphp

Windmills Cafe Eggs oatmeal crepes pancakes

bagels perogies and more Kingstonlsquos best Saturday and

Sunday brunch 184 Princess Street

613-544-3948

httpwwwwebwoodscom

windmillsmenucfmaction=viewmenudetailsampModule=

Restaurant

Pan Chancho Bakery amp Cafeacute

Go for brunch at one of Kingstonlsquos

finest cafeacutes Opens daily at 7am

44 Princess Street

613-544-7790

httpwwwpanchanchocom

BREAKFAST

There are many good

restaurants serving a

variety of cuisines in

many different

atmospheres The fol-

lowing sites are useful

for finding restaurants

in the Kingston area

httpwwwwhatsonkingsto

ncomentertain

restanthtml

httpwwwkingstonkioskcomdirectoryphp

categoryId=179

http

wwwdougblackstockcomkingston-ontario

restaurantsphp

http

kingstonontario-restaurantscom

httpwwwfoodincca

OntarioKingston

We havenlsquot tried

them all but we definitely have some

favourites and this section will provide you with some of our

tips

RESTAURANTS

Date Restaurants

Grizzly Grill Fire places and candles make for a romantic evening

Appetizers pizzas pastas seafood prime rib sandwiches

soups and salads - your date is sure to find something here Amazing food at reasonable prices

Turns into a bar at night (grab a drink and play a round of pool)

395 Princess Street 613-544-7566

Megalos Everything from burgers to crab

ravioli Appetizers salads pastas pizzas

platters and great desserts Quiet romantic atmosphere 226 Princess Street

613-531-9788

Chez Piggy One of Kingstonlsquos classier restaurants

Shrimp oysters calamari fish pork chop sea scallops lamb

steak A bit pricey but provides a great experience great food and great

service Turns into a classy bar later on

68 Princess Street

613-549-7673

Steakhouses

The Keg Kingstonlsquos best steakhouse

Starters and soups salads sirloins New Yorklsquos and traditional

steaks prime rib seafood chicken and ribs and classis Keg dinners

300 King Street East

613-549-1333

French Bistro Cuisine

Le Chien Noir A taste of French cuisine

Poutine fried calamari lamb fish mussels and more Classy and pricey

69 Brock Street 613-549-5635

Thai and Pan-Asian Cuisine

Mango Appetizers soups and salads

curries stir-fries seafood rice noodles Vietnamese foods

161 Princess Street

613-549-3815

Mekong

Traditional Thai food right in the

heart of the hub

394 Princess Street

613-549ndash 5902

DATE RESTAURANTS

Steakhouses

Bistros Thai cuisine

Impress your date with a fancy night out

RESTAURANTS

Pub Food

The Brass Serves breakfast brunch dinner and late night eats

Salads nachos quesadillas wings ribs sandwiches burgers wraps

and clubs 403 Princess Street 613-544-8334

Fanatics

Appetizers soups and salads pizza burgers sandwiches wraps meatloaf steak salmon

pasta and more Great sports lounge great food

371 Princess Street 613-542-3267

Lonestar Texas Grill

Starters salads steaks ribs chicken fajitas burgers

sandwicheshellip Free nachos and salsa to start off your meal

251 Ontario Street 613-548-8888

Kingston Brew Pub

Your usual pub food with over 20

different types of beer on tap

most of which are brewed on site

34 Clarence Street

613 - 542-4978

Fast Food

McDonaldrsquos

285 Princess Street 613-549-3999

Burger King 500 Princess Street

613-531-5137

Pizza Pizza 414 Princess Street 613-542-1111

Dominos Pizza

493 Princess Street 613-548-3730

Subway

356 Princess Street

613-541-3071

Pita Grill

371 Princess Street

613 ndash542-9195

PUB FOOD FAST FOOD

No need to spend big bucks for a full tummyhellip

the following options offer cheap and tasty food

Urban Outfitters Popular clothing styles in Canada for good prices

Location 204 Princess St

Urban Trade Similar to Urban Outfitters but includes more mainstream

options Location 201 Princess St

Blueprint Contains many different popular

brands Location 246 Princess St

Lululemon Athletica

Very popular clothing store in Canada Makes very comfortable and

functional clothes Location 270 Princess St

American Apparel

Comfortable shirts and accessories Very popular within

Queenlsquos Location 274 Princess St

Roots Canada The conventional Canadian

clothing store Get your Vancouver 2010 clothing

here Location 229 Princess St

Steilman Outlet Elegant womenlsquos fashion

Location 206 Princess St Doverrsquos Mens Wear

Elegant suits Popular brands such as Ed Hardy

and Lacoste Location 155 Princess St

Sir Gawain Fashion Clothes

High fashion clothing for men and women

Location 34 Princess St

CLOTHING STORES CLOSE TO CAMPUS

Princess St Shops

Kingston offers a wide variety of popular clothing stores all

conveniently located in the downtown core on Princess Street Start at the Hub and walk along Princess to the waterfront and along the way you will be able to find a large selection of stores that will meet

any of your needs

GROCERY STORES

IN KINGSTON

Standard

Metro Located close to the ghetto Open 24 hours for your needs

Location 310 Barrie Street

Loblawrsquos Greatest selection of food in Kingston Also sells kitchen

products and clothing Location 1060 Princess Street

Food Basics Cheaper food but limited selection

Contains all the standard food options

Location 33 Barrack Street Johnrsquos Meat Market

Kingstonlsquos best butcher Well priced meats and fish

Location 507 Princess Street

Specialty Stores

Bulk Barn Large quantities of common snack foods

Low cost and large selection Location 824 Norwest Road

Convenience Stores Campus One Stop

Located besides Goodes Great selection for a convenience store but expensive price

Location At the corner of Earl Street and Alfred Street

Bedorersquos Food Market Close to Goodes Hall

Very nice owners Location 395 Earl Street

Freddiersquos Grocery In middle of the Ghetto for easy

access Occasional stock outs

Location 219 University Ave

TRAVELLING TIPS

While you are on exchange at Queenlsquos you should take the opportunity to explore other areas and cities around Kingston This section will provide some tips on how to enjoy yourself outside of Kingston

The World is a book and those who do not

travel read only a page ~St Augustine

SMARTER TRVELS

Information vs Interests

TRAVELLING INFORMATION

Kingston is located conveniently between major cities such as Montreacuteal

and Toronto and there are several places you should visit while you are

on exchange at Queenlsquos Travelling to other cities from Kingston is

something incoming exchange students often want to do and the

travelling alternatives are different depending on where you would like

to go Generally bus is the cheapest alternative if you are travelling by

yourself with just a few other friends or if you are under 25 Since car

rental services often have a underage fee of $35 per day and driver if

you are under 25 years old renting a car is only a cheap alternative if

you can gather some people to share the rent Travelling by train is

more comfortable than taking the bus but it is usually more expensive

and the train station in Kingston is located far from campus and the

downtown area which requires a taxi to get in to town

This section will provide you with useful tips when you are travelling to

Kingston for the first time or when you are planning on making a trip to

another city

Ps Do not forget to check out the ETC (Exchange Transfer Committee)

trips and events These events are usually very fun and offers a great

opportunity getting to know other students Check out

httpcomsocqueensucaetcHomehtml for more information

SMARTER TRAVELS

Convenience vs

Cost

GETTING AROUND IN KINGSTON

Kingston offers many different shopping opportunities and such but

getting to these can sometimes be a problem since the big shopping malls are located far from downtown as well as the campus area This section will therefore provide tips on how to best

find your way in Kingston

Getting around in Kingston by taxi Taxi services in Kingston are relatively cheap Taxis are a good alter-

native if you are in a hurry and taxis are often available on campus between the JDUC building and Stauffer library by the

intersection between University Ave and Union St (see campus map) If you are not on campus there are several taxi

companies which you can call and here are some suggestions Ameylsquos taxi +16135461111

Kingston amp Amherst taxi +16135423333 Ameylsquos Greenwood taxi +16136346644

Getting around in Kingston by bus

Riding the bus is free for all Queenlsquos university students if you show

your student card and taking the bus is an alternative which should be

used if there is a possibility The bus schedule is not the best and get-

ting to certain locations in Kingston can sometimes be hard

rdquoYoursquore a funny guymdash but looks arenrsquot everything

- Taxi Driver (1976)

SMARTER TRAVELS Interests vs Information

TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS

There are several cities that are recommended to be visited while you are on exchange at Queenlsquos This section will present the most popular

locations and how you get there most easily You can go either by car bus train or air and the websites are

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

There are many different car rental services in Kingston Here are some recommended

By bus httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations

Provides cheap bus tickets from the campus to Montreacuteal Ottawa and

Toronto This alternative is only available to Queenlsquos student and tickets are available through the Destinations office in the JDUC

building on the second floor (see campus map) wwwcoachcanadaca

Offers bus tickets to many different locations in New York Ontario and

Queacutebec By train

wwwviarailca

Viarail provides train tickets to many different locations in Canada By air

wwwaircanadaca

The majority of flights in Canada is operated by Air Canada but

sometimes there are other cheaper alternatives

Check httpwwwcheapflightsca for more alternatives

A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are

after it as when you are in it

EXPLORING THE REGION

Algonquin Provincial Park

ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL

PARK

httpwwwalgonquinparkonca

Algonquin Parks many trails offer something for everyone Whether

youre up for a vigorous bicycle ride through beautiful forest a

two-day hike into the Interior or a leisurely walk to a stunning

lookout you can find a trail that will explore the many facets of

Algonquins beauty The Algonquin Provincial Park is a big natural reserve which offers

activities for everyone Here you can go canoeing camping fishing walking on beautiful trails skiing dog sledding mountain biking

horseback riding and much more It is a beautiful place to go if you would like to experience the Canadian nature and wildlife

How to get there

The easiest way to get to Algonquin Provincial Park is by car Take

the 401 highway from Kingston and exit on highway 41 after about

20km Continue on highway 41 for 200km and then exit west on

highway 60 Follow highway 60 until you get to Algonquin

Take a bite out of The big apple

NEW YORK CITY

httpwwwnewyorkcom

New York is a city everyone should visit while on exchange at Queenlsquos The big apple offers a wide variety of activities and places to see such

as the empire state building central park ground zero and statue of liberty It is also a perfect place to go shopping since it generally is cheaper in the US than in Canada and the city offers many good

places for shopping

How to get there By car

Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and then exit south on the 81 Drive for about 400km and then drive west on the 380 for about 50km

Continue west on to highway 80 for about 100km until you get to New York

By bus Taking the bus from Kingston to New York usually takes about 13 or 14

hours The bus first goes to Toronto and Buffalo and then heads for New York Taking the bus is not a good alternative if you are in a

hurry but it is recommended if you want to travel cheaply and do not have anyone to rent a car with

By air

Going by air to New York is a good alternative It is recommended to

take the bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport from Kingston

and fly to New York from there Since domestic flights in the US are

usually cheaper an alternative is to take the bus to Buffalo and fly

from there

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA New York City

BOSTON

httpwwwcityofbostongovvisitors

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA It has about 600 000 inhabitants and is the home of many great universities such as Harvard

University and MIT It is a fun city to visit and it is strongly recommended to attend a hockey game (Boston Bruins) or a baseball

game (Boston Red Sox) How to get there

There are different way of getting to Boston from Kingston

By car

Renting a car and driving to Boston is a popular alternative and it is often relatively cheap if you are a couple of people sharing the rent If you decide to drive to Boston take the 401 east from Kingston and exit

south on highway 81 after about 40km Drive south on the 81 for about 170km and then drive east on highway 90 towards Boston That

distance is about 500km By air

Going by air to Boston is more expensive than renting a car If you

decide to go by air the plane will always stop in Toronto or Montreacuteal

first and it is therefore recommended to go to either Toronto or

Montreacuteal by bus and then go to Boston by air

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA Boston

MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

Page 11: Exchange E-Magazine Winter 2010

All international students are required to have health insurance when

studying in Ontario The University Health Insurance Plan UHIP provides insurance to pay for the cost of hospital and medical

services that students may need while in Canada and travelling How do you enrol

Contact Queenlsquos University or your schoollsquos human resource office to apply for UHIP coverage before leaving for your exchange or as soon

as your arrive If arriving in Canada before your exchange begins UHIP coverage can start as early as the 10th day of the month prior to your first term beginning

You must enrol unlesshellip

It is mandatory to register for UHIP while studying in Ontario unless already covered by one of the following plans

Canadian International Development Agency Health Care Plan Canadian Bureau for International Education Health Care Plan

Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan International Council for Canadian Studies Plan

National Insurance office for Social Insurance Abroad (Norway) World university Service of Canada Plan Embassy of Kuwait

UHIP covershellip

hospital services in Ontario Physician services in Ontario Diagnostic laboratory and x-ray services

Ambulance Vision care

Special assistance Medically necessary dental care in hospital

For full details on UHIP plans refer to wwwuhipca

HEALTH AND DENTAL

INFORMATION

BE COVERED

Health and dental coverage is also available for international students

through the Alma Mater Society (AMS) The health coverage provided through the AMS has a wider range of coverage including up to 80

coverage for prescription drugs The dental benefits which are covered by the AMS health and dental

plan far exceeds that offered by UHIP The AMS assumes that all stu-dents will need this coverage as it is mandatory for all Queenlsquos Uni-

versity students to have health and dental coverage beyond what is offered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan If you are satisfied with the UHIP or other coverage that applies to you it is possible to opt-

out of the AMS coverage In order to opt-out of this proof of other coverage must be taken to the AMS office on the main floor of the

John Deutsch Centre For further information on health and dental coverage by the Alma

Mater Society visit wwwmyamsorghealth

BE COVERED

HEALTH AND DENTAL INFORMATION

Health information

httpwwwqueensucahcds

If you are having problems with your health you can always contact the Health Counseling and Disability Services It is located in the LaSalle building on 146 Stuart St on the south end of

campus (see campus map)

IT Services httpwwwqueensucaitsindexhtml

If you are experiencing problems with your computer or any other

technical equipment you can contact IT Services The offices are

located on different locations on campus and here is a link with all the

locations

Other information for incoming students

If you want to find out more about Queenlsquos University there is much information at hand Here are two links which might be useful for you as

an incoming exchange student

httpwwwqueensucainternationalstudentsincoming

httpwwwqueensucaabout

GET TO KNOW MORE

USEFUL INFORMATION

Welcome

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

USEFUL TIPS

Bring your student card

to all your final exams

You will be charged

$5000 for writing an

exam without the official

Queenrsquos

student ID

If you lose a student

card it is possible to have

a new one at a $25 at

Gordon Hall

Exchange Students can

have extra time on their

final exams Just fill in

the form available at the

International Office and

have your professors

sign it Then bring it to

Gordon Hall (see map on

p 18) and you will be

able to have extra time

on your finals

Make sure to check each

course syllabus to see

how many percent will be

deduct to your marks if

an assignment is turned

in late Professor are

usually very understand-

able and if you talk to

them they usually will

give you an extension

giving that you do not

ask for it the day before

the due date

COURSE CALENDAR

The course calendars describe all the courses available through the

different faculties at Queenlsquos University They can be found on the University Website

(wwwqueensuca) under the Academics Tab Make sure to look

at the prerequisites to make sure that you qualify for a specific course However if you are not

certain of the course you are choosing it is possible to change

your schedule once classes have

started This is call the adddrop session

For the upcoming semester it is possible to add drop or switch courses and sections until

January 22 2010 If you are still not satisfied with your courses it

is possible to drop a class without academic penalty until March 5 2010 You will have to pay a fee

but your student record will not be affected by the drop a the specific

class

QCARD

AddDrop can be done through the QCard

website under the adddrop tab However if

a course is full and cannot be added on

QCard you might still have a chance to join

it To do so you will have to go in person to

the faculty office to have special permission

If you are granted the permission to join a

course a faculty member will add the course

to you schedule

Queenrsquos University welcomes you to

Kingston the rdquoLimestone cityrdquo

Getting to Kingston by bus wwwcoachcanadaca

Bus is one of the cheapest ways of getting to Kingston The buses are leaving from major citiesairports

and stops right on campus or at the bus terminal on 1175 John Counter

Boulevard in Kingston Travelling time Toronto Pearson International

Airport-Kingston approx 4h Downtown Toronto - Kingston

3h Downtown Montreacuteal - Kingston

3h 20min

Getting to Kingston by air

wwwaircanadaca There are several daily flights from

Toronto to Kingston and flying to Kingston is an alternative for people in a hurry since the travelling time

is much shorter than if you take then bus or a train Flying to

Kingston is though usually a more expensive way of travelling Travelling time

Toronto (YYZ) ndash Kingston (YGK) 50min

Montreacuteal (YMQ) ndash Kingston (YGK) 4h

If you are going from Montreacuteal to Kingston the flights will go to To-

ronto first and the travelling time will depend on the transfer time be-

tween the flights

By train wwwviarailca

Getting to Kingston by train is a faster alternative than taking the bus but the train station in

Kingston is located far from campus and downtown Kingston

so you will have to take the bus or a taxi into the centre of town Travelling time

Montreacuteal ndash Kingston 2h 45 min Toronto ndash Kingston 2 h 30min

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

Getting to Kingston by car is often

a cheap alternative if you are a

couple of people who share the car

rental Renting cars in Canada is

relatively cheap and the gas prices

are around $1 per litre There are

many car rental services and you

can easily rent a car in Toronto and

return it in Kingston Note that

there is a underage fee of $35 per

day and driver if you are between

21 and 25 years old If you are

under 21 years it is almost

impossible to rent a car

There are several

ways of getting to Kingston from bigger

cities such as Toronto or Montreal Usually it is much

cheaper going to these cities and

making your way towards Kingston

from there

GETTING TO KINGSTON

SMARTER TRAVELS

AROUND CAMPUS

WHATrsquoS ON CAMPUS

SCHOOL FACILITIES

Queenrsquos Centre

The Queenlsquos Centre is a brand new athletic building opened in Decem-ber 2009 In the Queenlsquos Centre you can do many different sports and activities such as spinning swimming weight lifting pilates basket-

ball volleyball and much more

Follow this link to see a map over the Queenlsquos Centre

httpwwwqueensucaqueenscentreplanshtml

Campus Bookstore httpwwwcampusbookstorecom

The Campus bookstore is where most of the Queenlsquos students buy their

course textbooks The bookstore has all the books you need for your term at queens

Opening hours Monday-Friday 9am to 6pm

Saturday 10am to 5pm Sunday Closed

The Campus Bookstore is located in Clark Hall which is located on an

unnamed street between University Ave and Arch Street (see campus

map)

Library Information

Queenlsquos University has several different libraries on campus If you

would like to gain information about them just follow the link below

httplibraryqueensucalibraryoverview

Campus map

SCHOOL FACILITIES

JDUC

John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) httpwwwqueensucajduc

The John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) is one of the main building

on the Queenlsquos campus It is the home to the Student Governments

(AMS amp SGPS) faculty societies student clubs and organizations as

well as various campus offices It serves as a formal and informal

student centered meeting place to foster communication among and

between students faculty staff and alumni The JDUC is the campus

focal point for entertainment and retail products amp services and is the

place for students to meet with their friends and relax for a beverage

snack or meal

What can be found in the JDUC

Cafeterias

Used bookstore

Tanning salon

The Queenlsquos Pub

AMS

And much more

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JDUC BUILDING MAP LEVEL 1

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SERVICES OFFERED BY THE AMS

The Publishing amp Copy

Centre (PampCC) is located in the lower level of the JDUC and is

designed to serve studentslsquo printing and copying needs The PampCC offers a wide

variety of services ranging from basic printing and

photocopying to professional binding and poster design

Destinations is a campus travel and tourism service that offers

students the cheapest and most convenient bus service from Kingston to

Toronto Ottawa and Montreal Destinations also sells

tickets to various events both on and off campus and charters

group trips to sports games concerts and arts performances in Toronto

Ottawa etc In addition Destinations makes and sells In-

ternational Student Identity Cards (ISICs) which offer students discounts on ViaRail

train tickets and other retail ser-vices Finally Destinations col-

laborates with Kingston Transit in order to enable students the unlimited use of

Kingston Transit for the year with a valid Queenlsquos student

card

The Alma Mater

Society (AMS) the oldest student

government in Canada represents over 13800 students and serves as

the central undergraduate student

government at Queenlsquos University The AMS is composed of 11 faculty

and residence societies and has an annual

operating budget of over $14 million The AMS is the only exclusively

undergraduate student-run government

in the country managing 14

student-run corporate services 41 committees and over

200 clubs Employing over 1000 volunteers

and 500 part-time paid staff the AMS is a truly unique organization that

aims to serve and represent the diversity

of students at Queenlsquos University

The AMS Pub Services (TAPS)

consists of two pub locations Alfielsquos Nightclub and the Queenlsquos Pub

Alfielsquos located on the lower level of the JDUC is Queenlsquos largest student bar and is open every Wednesday

and Friday nights for drinks and dancing In addition Alfielsquos hosts a

weekly Jazz Lounge on Monday nights which features live music by student performers from the Queenlsquos

School of Music Queenlsquos Pub (QP) which is on the upper level of the

JDUC offers a more relaxing atmosphere featuring 7 beers on tap a fantastic menu two TVs and a

pool table

The AMS Merchandise

Services (TAMS) consists of two retail

outlets Tricolour Outfitters and The Used Bookstore Collectively

these two services offer students a wide variety of stylish and affordable

school essentials Tricolour Outfitters sells a wide inventory of Queenlsquos clothing and other merchandise and

also offers custom clothing for teams residence floors etc The Used

Bookstore sells and consigns used textbooks and also provides students with an extensive range of

school supplies

IMPORTANT DATES FROM THE AMS

Important Dates

January 11 ndash Classes Begin January 15 ndash Grand Opening of the Queenlsquos Centre

January 16 ndash Winter Clubs Night

January 27 ndash Applications for AMS Winter Committee Hiring Due

February 1-6 ndash Exposure Arts Festival

February 1 ndash Catch Me If You Can Begins February 2-3 ndash AMS Winter Referendum and Executive Election

February 8 ndash AMS Council Applications Due

February 15 ndash AMS Officer Applications Due

February 23 ndash AMS Annual General Meeting

March 1 ndash AMS Manager and Assistant Manager Applications Due

March 11-13 ndash Vogue Fashion Show March 11 ndash Best Darn Singer on Campus

March 15 ndash AMS Service Staff Applications Due

April 9 ndash Last Day of Classes

April 15 ndash Exams Begin

QUEENrsquoS VARSITY

SCHEDULES

Queenlsquos University has many great teams playing on campus during the winter From the exciting hockey games to the intimate basketball team victories there is a game for you The Queenlsquos Golden Gaels are

well-supported within the Queenlsquos culture with many students rallying behind their teams

Menlsquos Hockey httpqueenshockeycomschedulephp

Womenlsquos Hockey httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=whockeyamp

Menlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mbballamp

Womenlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wbballamp

Menlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mvballamp

Womenlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wvballamp

Additional Information on the Queenlsquos Golden Gaels Sports Teams

httpwwwgogaelsgocom

Welcome

SOCIALIZING IN KINGSTON

Now that you found a place to live figured out your courses and have made plans to visit different cities itlsquos time to organize your social calendar

Although Kingston is a small town many activities are available in the downtown area (The Hub) Restaurants retail stores bars movie theatre coffee shops

pubshellip

JanuaryFebruary

Live Your Library Kingston Jazz Society local

libraries January to April wwwkingstonjazzcom

Kingston Winter Antique Show Portsmouth Olympic

Harbour early February 613-386-4415

Feb Fest Market Square Join in on one of Ontariolsquos

premier winter events early February

wwwfebfestkingstoncom Cezannersquos Closet Ban Righ

Hall Queenlsquos University 613-533-3171

Historic Hockey Series A must see if youlsquore new to

hockey Confederation Basin early February

613-548-4415

Kingston Film Festival Various locations around Kingston Late February

wwwkingcanfilmfestcom

MarchApril

Maple Madness Little

Cataraqui Creek Conservation See a Canadian treat being made

613-546-4228 ext 500

Rail-o-Rama Model Train Show Ambassador Resort Hotel mid March

613-962-7731

May Historic Farmers Market

every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from Maymdash

September market Square Interconnected Art Studio

Tour various locations early May

wwwkingstonartistscom

Royal Military College Convocation and Sunset Ceremony mid-May Fort

Henry wwwrmcca

ANNUAL KINGSTON WINTERSPRING

EVENTS

The Brass Pub httpwwwthebrasspubcom

indexphp Sports Pub on Princess Street

Great for Late Night Eats or Recov-ery Food the Next Morning

Monday Nights ndash Buy one appe-tizer get the second half price

Tuesday Nights ndash 35 cent wings

(Best wings in town) Wednesday Nights ndash frac12 pound bur-

gers for only $175 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash Giant chicken fajitas for only $350 CAD

Friday Nights ndash Steak special for $895 CAD

LIVE MUSIC Sundays Mondays

and Thursdays

(We recommend you see Smitty

play on Sundays and Mondays Get

there early)

The Merchant

httpwwwmerchanttaphousecom

Another great pub (near the lake ndash

a nice break from Princess St) Full menu SaladsSoups Pizza Pasta Sandwiches Drinkshellip Great

on Tuesdays when therelsquos not much else going on

Tuesday Nights - $3 drinks all day and all night

Wednesday Nights ndash A bottle of

Alexander Keiths and an 8oz steak dinner for $999 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash 40 cent wings

Sunday Nights - $3 caesars

LIVE MUSIC ndash Tuesdays (Smitty)

Wednesdays (the Dan Curtis

Band) Thursdays (the Trevor

Walsh Band) Fridays (Emily Fen-

nel) and Saturdays (some of King-

stonlsquos best rock bands)

PUB NIGHTS

KINGSTON PUBS

KINGSTON PUBS Continued

Tir nan Og

httpkingstontirnanogpubscomhome

Irish pub Rated 1 Restaurant in Kingston

Monday and Tuesdays Nights ndash

Waterfront Patio (weather permit-ting)

Wednesday Nights ndash Alexander Keithlsquos - $399 frac12 price appetizers

live music at 9 pm Thursday Nights ndash Karaoke Night

Ladieslsquo Night Out (starts at 800pm)

Friday Nights ndash 2 Pints of Guin-nessHarpKilkennySmithwicks

only $900 DJ at 1100pm

Saturday Nights ndash DJ at 1100pm

Sunday Nights ndash NFL Nights 8 LCD Screens and frac12 price wings

Do you like to sing Tir nan Og is great on Thursday nights for a little

Karaoke

PUB NIGHTS

MAP OF KINGSTON BARS PUBS AND CLUBS

1 Elixir Nightclub 2 The Brass

3 Alehouse 4 Stages 5 The Merchant

6 Tir Nan Og 7 Joy Supper Club

These venues are clubs The venues without a lsquoare pubs

NOTE Alfielsquos is located on cam-

pus in the basement of the JDUC

(John Deutsch Center) building

Queenlsquos Campus is located South

of Princess Street

The Ale House

The Alehouse Canteen (below the bar) has sandwiches wraps

burgers and more The Alehouse is the most popular

club for Queenlsquos students

Free cover before 12 with your student card Otherwise $6 cover

Best Nights to Go Thursdays ($250 drinks)

Fridays Saturdays

Alfiersquos Nightclub Student nightclub and lounge

known for its great music On campus (outside the west side of the John Deutsch Center)

Best Nights to Go

Wednesdays (but the line can get busy so get there early)

No cover and free coat check

Stages Nightclub

Second largest nightclub after the Alehouse

Best Nights to Go Mondays ndash Beach Slam

(seasonal) Thursdays - $250 rail drinks

all night long free cover

with student card or $3 until 11

Fridays ndash Ladies in free before midnight and a glow party

no cover and $250 rail drinks

until midnight

DANCE THE

NIGHT AWAY

KINGSTON BARS AND CLUBS

Get on your dancing shoes and party at the hottest (and only) clubs in Kingston

RESTAURANTS Tired of eating Mac and Cheese every night

Try one of the following delicious

Japanese Food

Asha

Great food and service Karaoke rooms $30hour (group of 5 or less)

$50hour (group of 10 or less) 177 Princess Street

613-531-7919

Take Sushi

Great Japanese restaurant

120 Princess Street

613-544-1376

Chinese Food

Silver Wok Takeout Available

Great food clean good service 373 King Street E 613-544-6634

VIP Another popular Chinese

Restaurant on Princess Street

528 Princess Street

613-530-2828

Italian Cuisine

Ginorsquos Pizza and Spaghetti Free delivery on orders over $15

Pizza pasta finger foods and sal-ads Open late (until 2am on weekdays

3am FridaySaturday and 1am on Sundays)

557 Princess Street 613-542-4444

Tatarsquos Pizza Take out and delivery available

Casual dress and atmosphere Bar area (pool darts and a big

screen TV)

569 Princess Street

613-549-4272

Frankie Pestorsquos

Rustic Italian dishes inspired by

traditional family recipes Menu

changes often and portions are

huge

176 Ontario Street

613-542-1071

Woodenheads

Probably the best pizza youlsquoll find

in Kingston Donlsquot expect your tra-

ditional pepperoni and mozzarella

though

192 Ontario Street

613ndash 549ndash 1812

lsquo

JAPANESE CHINESE INDIAN ITALIAN

Indian Cuisine

Darbas Great service great food

One of Kingstonlsquos best Indian Restaurants Large portions and

friendly staff

479 Princess Street

613-548-7053

RESTAURANTS

Breakfast Stooleyrsquos Cafe

Take Out Available Right on the corner of Johnson and Division

Everything from omelettes to pasta Great for some greasy eats after a messy night

118 Division Street

613-547-4044 11am-2am httpwwwthemenusiteca

restphprID=30

The Brass A great breakfast for a great price

(also serves dinner) Breakfast Served Monday to

Friday from 11am-3pm Brunch Served Saturdays and

Sundays 10am-3pm 403 Princess Street

613-544-8334

httpwwwthebrasspubcommenuphp

Windmills Cafe Eggs oatmeal crepes pancakes

bagels perogies and more Kingstonlsquos best Saturday and

Sunday brunch 184 Princess Street

613-544-3948

httpwwwwebwoodscom

windmillsmenucfmaction=viewmenudetailsampModule=

Restaurant

Pan Chancho Bakery amp Cafeacute

Go for brunch at one of Kingstonlsquos

finest cafeacutes Opens daily at 7am

44 Princess Street

613-544-7790

httpwwwpanchanchocom

BREAKFAST

There are many good

restaurants serving a

variety of cuisines in

many different

atmospheres The fol-

lowing sites are useful

for finding restaurants

in the Kingston area

httpwwwwhatsonkingsto

ncomentertain

restanthtml

httpwwwkingstonkioskcomdirectoryphp

categoryId=179

http

wwwdougblackstockcomkingston-ontario

restaurantsphp

http

kingstonontario-restaurantscom

httpwwwfoodincca

OntarioKingston

We havenlsquot tried

them all but we definitely have some

favourites and this section will provide you with some of our

tips

RESTAURANTS

Date Restaurants

Grizzly Grill Fire places and candles make for a romantic evening

Appetizers pizzas pastas seafood prime rib sandwiches

soups and salads - your date is sure to find something here Amazing food at reasonable prices

Turns into a bar at night (grab a drink and play a round of pool)

395 Princess Street 613-544-7566

Megalos Everything from burgers to crab

ravioli Appetizers salads pastas pizzas

platters and great desserts Quiet romantic atmosphere 226 Princess Street

613-531-9788

Chez Piggy One of Kingstonlsquos classier restaurants

Shrimp oysters calamari fish pork chop sea scallops lamb

steak A bit pricey but provides a great experience great food and great

service Turns into a classy bar later on

68 Princess Street

613-549-7673

Steakhouses

The Keg Kingstonlsquos best steakhouse

Starters and soups salads sirloins New Yorklsquos and traditional

steaks prime rib seafood chicken and ribs and classis Keg dinners

300 King Street East

613-549-1333

French Bistro Cuisine

Le Chien Noir A taste of French cuisine

Poutine fried calamari lamb fish mussels and more Classy and pricey

69 Brock Street 613-549-5635

Thai and Pan-Asian Cuisine

Mango Appetizers soups and salads

curries stir-fries seafood rice noodles Vietnamese foods

161 Princess Street

613-549-3815

Mekong

Traditional Thai food right in the

heart of the hub

394 Princess Street

613-549ndash 5902

DATE RESTAURANTS

Steakhouses

Bistros Thai cuisine

Impress your date with a fancy night out

RESTAURANTS

Pub Food

The Brass Serves breakfast brunch dinner and late night eats

Salads nachos quesadillas wings ribs sandwiches burgers wraps

and clubs 403 Princess Street 613-544-8334

Fanatics

Appetizers soups and salads pizza burgers sandwiches wraps meatloaf steak salmon

pasta and more Great sports lounge great food

371 Princess Street 613-542-3267

Lonestar Texas Grill

Starters salads steaks ribs chicken fajitas burgers

sandwicheshellip Free nachos and salsa to start off your meal

251 Ontario Street 613-548-8888

Kingston Brew Pub

Your usual pub food with over 20

different types of beer on tap

most of which are brewed on site

34 Clarence Street

613 - 542-4978

Fast Food

McDonaldrsquos

285 Princess Street 613-549-3999

Burger King 500 Princess Street

613-531-5137

Pizza Pizza 414 Princess Street 613-542-1111

Dominos Pizza

493 Princess Street 613-548-3730

Subway

356 Princess Street

613-541-3071

Pita Grill

371 Princess Street

613 ndash542-9195

PUB FOOD FAST FOOD

No need to spend big bucks for a full tummyhellip

the following options offer cheap and tasty food

Urban Outfitters Popular clothing styles in Canada for good prices

Location 204 Princess St

Urban Trade Similar to Urban Outfitters but includes more mainstream

options Location 201 Princess St

Blueprint Contains many different popular

brands Location 246 Princess St

Lululemon Athletica

Very popular clothing store in Canada Makes very comfortable and

functional clothes Location 270 Princess St

American Apparel

Comfortable shirts and accessories Very popular within

Queenlsquos Location 274 Princess St

Roots Canada The conventional Canadian

clothing store Get your Vancouver 2010 clothing

here Location 229 Princess St

Steilman Outlet Elegant womenlsquos fashion

Location 206 Princess St Doverrsquos Mens Wear

Elegant suits Popular brands such as Ed Hardy

and Lacoste Location 155 Princess St

Sir Gawain Fashion Clothes

High fashion clothing for men and women

Location 34 Princess St

CLOTHING STORES CLOSE TO CAMPUS

Princess St Shops

Kingston offers a wide variety of popular clothing stores all

conveniently located in the downtown core on Princess Street Start at the Hub and walk along Princess to the waterfront and along the way you will be able to find a large selection of stores that will meet

any of your needs

GROCERY STORES

IN KINGSTON

Standard

Metro Located close to the ghetto Open 24 hours for your needs

Location 310 Barrie Street

Loblawrsquos Greatest selection of food in Kingston Also sells kitchen

products and clothing Location 1060 Princess Street

Food Basics Cheaper food but limited selection

Contains all the standard food options

Location 33 Barrack Street Johnrsquos Meat Market

Kingstonlsquos best butcher Well priced meats and fish

Location 507 Princess Street

Specialty Stores

Bulk Barn Large quantities of common snack foods

Low cost and large selection Location 824 Norwest Road

Convenience Stores Campus One Stop

Located besides Goodes Great selection for a convenience store but expensive price

Location At the corner of Earl Street and Alfred Street

Bedorersquos Food Market Close to Goodes Hall

Very nice owners Location 395 Earl Street

Freddiersquos Grocery In middle of the Ghetto for easy

access Occasional stock outs

Location 219 University Ave

TRAVELLING TIPS

While you are on exchange at Queenlsquos you should take the opportunity to explore other areas and cities around Kingston This section will provide some tips on how to enjoy yourself outside of Kingston

The World is a book and those who do not

travel read only a page ~St Augustine

SMARTER TRVELS

Information vs Interests

TRAVELLING INFORMATION

Kingston is located conveniently between major cities such as Montreacuteal

and Toronto and there are several places you should visit while you are

on exchange at Queenlsquos Travelling to other cities from Kingston is

something incoming exchange students often want to do and the

travelling alternatives are different depending on where you would like

to go Generally bus is the cheapest alternative if you are travelling by

yourself with just a few other friends or if you are under 25 Since car

rental services often have a underage fee of $35 per day and driver if

you are under 25 years old renting a car is only a cheap alternative if

you can gather some people to share the rent Travelling by train is

more comfortable than taking the bus but it is usually more expensive

and the train station in Kingston is located far from campus and the

downtown area which requires a taxi to get in to town

This section will provide you with useful tips when you are travelling to

Kingston for the first time or when you are planning on making a trip to

another city

Ps Do not forget to check out the ETC (Exchange Transfer Committee)

trips and events These events are usually very fun and offers a great

opportunity getting to know other students Check out

httpcomsocqueensucaetcHomehtml for more information

SMARTER TRAVELS

Convenience vs

Cost

GETTING AROUND IN KINGSTON

Kingston offers many different shopping opportunities and such but

getting to these can sometimes be a problem since the big shopping malls are located far from downtown as well as the campus area This section will therefore provide tips on how to best

find your way in Kingston

Getting around in Kingston by taxi Taxi services in Kingston are relatively cheap Taxis are a good alter-

native if you are in a hurry and taxis are often available on campus between the JDUC building and Stauffer library by the

intersection between University Ave and Union St (see campus map) If you are not on campus there are several taxi

companies which you can call and here are some suggestions Ameylsquos taxi +16135461111

Kingston amp Amherst taxi +16135423333 Ameylsquos Greenwood taxi +16136346644

Getting around in Kingston by bus

Riding the bus is free for all Queenlsquos university students if you show

your student card and taking the bus is an alternative which should be

used if there is a possibility The bus schedule is not the best and get-

ting to certain locations in Kingston can sometimes be hard

rdquoYoursquore a funny guymdash but looks arenrsquot everything

- Taxi Driver (1976)

SMARTER TRAVELS Interests vs Information

TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS

There are several cities that are recommended to be visited while you are on exchange at Queenlsquos This section will present the most popular

locations and how you get there most easily You can go either by car bus train or air and the websites are

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

There are many different car rental services in Kingston Here are some recommended

By bus httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations

Provides cheap bus tickets from the campus to Montreacuteal Ottawa and

Toronto This alternative is only available to Queenlsquos student and tickets are available through the Destinations office in the JDUC

building on the second floor (see campus map) wwwcoachcanadaca

Offers bus tickets to many different locations in New York Ontario and

Queacutebec By train

wwwviarailca

Viarail provides train tickets to many different locations in Canada By air

wwwaircanadaca

The majority of flights in Canada is operated by Air Canada but

sometimes there are other cheaper alternatives

Check httpwwwcheapflightsca for more alternatives

A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are

after it as when you are in it

EXPLORING THE REGION

Algonquin Provincial Park

ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL

PARK

httpwwwalgonquinparkonca

Algonquin Parks many trails offer something for everyone Whether

youre up for a vigorous bicycle ride through beautiful forest a

two-day hike into the Interior or a leisurely walk to a stunning

lookout you can find a trail that will explore the many facets of

Algonquins beauty The Algonquin Provincial Park is a big natural reserve which offers

activities for everyone Here you can go canoeing camping fishing walking on beautiful trails skiing dog sledding mountain biking

horseback riding and much more It is a beautiful place to go if you would like to experience the Canadian nature and wildlife

How to get there

The easiest way to get to Algonquin Provincial Park is by car Take

the 401 highway from Kingston and exit on highway 41 after about

20km Continue on highway 41 for 200km and then exit west on

highway 60 Follow highway 60 until you get to Algonquin

Take a bite out of The big apple

NEW YORK CITY

httpwwwnewyorkcom

New York is a city everyone should visit while on exchange at Queenlsquos The big apple offers a wide variety of activities and places to see such

as the empire state building central park ground zero and statue of liberty It is also a perfect place to go shopping since it generally is cheaper in the US than in Canada and the city offers many good

places for shopping

How to get there By car

Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and then exit south on the 81 Drive for about 400km and then drive west on the 380 for about 50km

Continue west on to highway 80 for about 100km until you get to New York

By bus Taking the bus from Kingston to New York usually takes about 13 or 14

hours The bus first goes to Toronto and Buffalo and then heads for New York Taking the bus is not a good alternative if you are in a

hurry but it is recommended if you want to travel cheaply and do not have anyone to rent a car with

By air

Going by air to New York is a good alternative It is recommended to

take the bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport from Kingston

and fly to New York from there Since domestic flights in the US are

usually cheaper an alternative is to take the bus to Buffalo and fly

from there

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA New York City

BOSTON

httpwwwcityofbostongovvisitors

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA It has about 600 000 inhabitants and is the home of many great universities such as Harvard

University and MIT It is a fun city to visit and it is strongly recommended to attend a hockey game (Boston Bruins) or a baseball

game (Boston Red Sox) How to get there

There are different way of getting to Boston from Kingston

By car

Renting a car and driving to Boston is a popular alternative and it is often relatively cheap if you are a couple of people sharing the rent If you decide to drive to Boston take the 401 east from Kingston and exit

south on highway 81 after about 40km Drive south on the 81 for about 170km and then drive east on highway 90 towards Boston That

distance is about 500km By air

Going by air to Boston is more expensive than renting a car If you

decide to go by air the plane will always stop in Toronto or Montreacuteal

first and it is therefore recommended to go to either Toronto or

Montreacuteal by bus and then go to Boston by air

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA Boston

MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

Page 12: Exchange E-Magazine Winter 2010

Health and dental coverage is also available for international students

through the Alma Mater Society (AMS) The health coverage provided through the AMS has a wider range of coverage including up to 80

coverage for prescription drugs The dental benefits which are covered by the AMS health and dental

plan far exceeds that offered by UHIP The AMS assumes that all stu-dents will need this coverage as it is mandatory for all Queenlsquos Uni-

versity students to have health and dental coverage beyond what is offered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan If you are satisfied with the UHIP or other coverage that applies to you it is possible to opt-

out of the AMS coverage In order to opt-out of this proof of other coverage must be taken to the AMS office on the main floor of the

John Deutsch Centre For further information on health and dental coverage by the Alma

Mater Society visit wwwmyamsorghealth

BE COVERED

HEALTH AND DENTAL INFORMATION

Health information

httpwwwqueensucahcds

If you are having problems with your health you can always contact the Health Counseling and Disability Services It is located in the LaSalle building on 146 Stuart St on the south end of

campus (see campus map)

IT Services httpwwwqueensucaitsindexhtml

If you are experiencing problems with your computer or any other

technical equipment you can contact IT Services The offices are

located on different locations on campus and here is a link with all the

locations

Other information for incoming students

If you want to find out more about Queenlsquos University there is much information at hand Here are two links which might be useful for you as

an incoming exchange student

httpwwwqueensucainternationalstudentsincoming

httpwwwqueensucaabout

GET TO KNOW MORE

USEFUL INFORMATION

Welcome

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

USEFUL TIPS

Bring your student card

to all your final exams

You will be charged

$5000 for writing an

exam without the official

Queenrsquos

student ID

If you lose a student

card it is possible to have

a new one at a $25 at

Gordon Hall

Exchange Students can

have extra time on their

final exams Just fill in

the form available at the

International Office and

have your professors

sign it Then bring it to

Gordon Hall (see map on

p 18) and you will be

able to have extra time

on your finals

Make sure to check each

course syllabus to see

how many percent will be

deduct to your marks if

an assignment is turned

in late Professor are

usually very understand-

able and if you talk to

them they usually will

give you an extension

giving that you do not

ask for it the day before

the due date

COURSE CALENDAR

The course calendars describe all the courses available through the

different faculties at Queenlsquos University They can be found on the University Website

(wwwqueensuca) under the Academics Tab Make sure to look

at the prerequisites to make sure that you qualify for a specific course However if you are not

certain of the course you are choosing it is possible to change

your schedule once classes have

started This is call the adddrop session

For the upcoming semester it is possible to add drop or switch courses and sections until

January 22 2010 If you are still not satisfied with your courses it

is possible to drop a class without academic penalty until March 5 2010 You will have to pay a fee

but your student record will not be affected by the drop a the specific

class

QCARD

AddDrop can be done through the QCard

website under the adddrop tab However if

a course is full and cannot be added on

QCard you might still have a chance to join

it To do so you will have to go in person to

the faculty office to have special permission

If you are granted the permission to join a

course a faculty member will add the course

to you schedule

Queenrsquos University welcomes you to

Kingston the rdquoLimestone cityrdquo

Getting to Kingston by bus wwwcoachcanadaca

Bus is one of the cheapest ways of getting to Kingston The buses are leaving from major citiesairports

and stops right on campus or at the bus terminal on 1175 John Counter

Boulevard in Kingston Travelling time Toronto Pearson International

Airport-Kingston approx 4h Downtown Toronto - Kingston

3h Downtown Montreacuteal - Kingston

3h 20min

Getting to Kingston by air

wwwaircanadaca There are several daily flights from

Toronto to Kingston and flying to Kingston is an alternative for people in a hurry since the travelling time

is much shorter than if you take then bus or a train Flying to

Kingston is though usually a more expensive way of travelling Travelling time

Toronto (YYZ) ndash Kingston (YGK) 50min

Montreacuteal (YMQ) ndash Kingston (YGK) 4h

If you are going from Montreacuteal to Kingston the flights will go to To-

ronto first and the travelling time will depend on the transfer time be-

tween the flights

By train wwwviarailca

Getting to Kingston by train is a faster alternative than taking the bus but the train station in

Kingston is located far from campus and downtown Kingston

so you will have to take the bus or a taxi into the centre of town Travelling time

Montreacuteal ndash Kingston 2h 45 min Toronto ndash Kingston 2 h 30min

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

Getting to Kingston by car is often

a cheap alternative if you are a

couple of people who share the car

rental Renting cars in Canada is

relatively cheap and the gas prices

are around $1 per litre There are

many car rental services and you

can easily rent a car in Toronto and

return it in Kingston Note that

there is a underage fee of $35 per

day and driver if you are between

21 and 25 years old If you are

under 21 years it is almost

impossible to rent a car

There are several

ways of getting to Kingston from bigger

cities such as Toronto or Montreal Usually it is much

cheaper going to these cities and

making your way towards Kingston

from there

GETTING TO KINGSTON

SMARTER TRAVELS

AROUND CAMPUS

WHATrsquoS ON CAMPUS

SCHOOL FACILITIES

Queenrsquos Centre

The Queenlsquos Centre is a brand new athletic building opened in Decem-ber 2009 In the Queenlsquos Centre you can do many different sports and activities such as spinning swimming weight lifting pilates basket-

ball volleyball and much more

Follow this link to see a map over the Queenlsquos Centre

httpwwwqueensucaqueenscentreplanshtml

Campus Bookstore httpwwwcampusbookstorecom

The Campus bookstore is where most of the Queenlsquos students buy their

course textbooks The bookstore has all the books you need for your term at queens

Opening hours Monday-Friday 9am to 6pm

Saturday 10am to 5pm Sunday Closed

The Campus Bookstore is located in Clark Hall which is located on an

unnamed street between University Ave and Arch Street (see campus

map)

Library Information

Queenlsquos University has several different libraries on campus If you

would like to gain information about them just follow the link below

httplibraryqueensucalibraryoverview

Campus map

SCHOOL FACILITIES

JDUC

John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) httpwwwqueensucajduc

The John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) is one of the main building

on the Queenlsquos campus It is the home to the Student Governments

(AMS amp SGPS) faculty societies student clubs and organizations as

well as various campus offices It serves as a formal and informal

student centered meeting place to foster communication among and

between students faculty staff and alumni The JDUC is the campus

focal point for entertainment and retail products amp services and is the

place for students to meet with their friends and relax for a beverage

snack or meal

What can be found in the JDUC

Cafeterias

Used bookstore

Tanning salon

The Queenlsquos Pub

AMS

And much more

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JDUC BUILDING MAP LEVEL 1

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SERVICES OFFERED BY THE AMS

The Publishing amp Copy

Centre (PampCC) is located in the lower level of the JDUC and is

designed to serve studentslsquo printing and copying needs The PampCC offers a wide

variety of services ranging from basic printing and

photocopying to professional binding and poster design

Destinations is a campus travel and tourism service that offers

students the cheapest and most convenient bus service from Kingston to

Toronto Ottawa and Montreal Destinations also sells

tickets to various events both on and off campus and charters

group trips to sports games concerts and arts performances in Toronto

Ottawa etc In addition Destinations makes and sells In-

ternational Student Identity Cards (ISICs) which offer students discounts on ViaRail

train tickets and other retail ser-vices Finally Destinations col-

laborates with Kingston Transit in order to enable students the unlimited use of

Kingston Transit for the year with a valid Queenlsquos student

card

The Alma Mater

Society (AMS) the oldest student

government in Canada represents over 13800 students and serves as

the central undergraduate student

government at Queenlsquos University The AMS is composed of 11 faculty

and residence societies and has an annual

operating budget of over $14 million The AMS is the only exclusively

undergraduate student-run government

in the country managing 14

student-run corporate services 41 committees and over

200 clubs Employing over 1000 volunteers

and 500 part-time paid staff the AMS is a truly unique organization that

aims to serve and represent the diversity

of students at Queenlsquos University

The AMS Pub Services (TAPS)

consists of two pub locations Alfielsquos Nightclub and the Queenlsquos Pub

Alfielsquos located on the lower level of the JDUC is Queenlsquos largest student bar and is open every Wednesday

and Friday nights for drinks and dancing In addition Alfielsquos hosts a

weekly Jazz Lounge on Monday nights which features live music by student performers from the Queenlsquos

School of Music Queenlsquos Pub (QP) which is on the upper level of the

JDUC offers a more relaxing atmosphere featuring 7 beers on tap a fantastic menu two TVs and a

pool table

The AMS Merchandise

Services (TAMS) consists of two retail

outlets Tricolour Outfitters and The Used Bookstore Collectively

these two services offer students a wide variety of stylish and affordable

school essentials Tricolour Outfitters sells a wide inventory of Queenlsquos clothing and other merchandise and

also offers custom clothing for teams residence floors etc The Used

Bookstore sells and consigns used textbooks and also provides students with an extensive range of

school supplies

IMPORTANT DATES FROM THE AMS

Important Dates

January 11 ndash Classes Begin January 15 ndash Grand Opening of the Queenlsquos Centre

January 16 ndash Winter Clubs Night

January 27 ndash Applications for AMS Winter Committee Hiring Due

February 1-6 ndash Exposure Arts Festival

February 1 ndash Catch Me If You Can Begins February 2-3 ndash AMS Winter Referendum and Executive Election

February 8 ndash AMS Council Applications Due

February 15 ndash AMS Officer Applications Due

February 23 ndash AMS Annual General Meeting

March 1 ndash AMS Manager and Assistant Manager Applications Due

March 11-13 ndash Vogue Fashion Show March 11 ndash Best Darn Singer on Campus

March 15 ndash AMS Service Staff Applications Due

April 9 ndash Last Day of Classes

April 15 ndash Exams Begin

QUEENrsquoS VARSITY

SCHEDULES

Queenlsquos University has many great teams playing on campus during the winter From the exciting hockey games to the intimate basketball team victories there is a game for you The Queenlsquos Golden Gaels are

well-supported within the Queenlsquos culture with many students rallying behind their teams

Menlsquos Hockey httpqueenshockeycomschedulephp

Womenlsquos Hockey httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=whockeyamp

Menlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mbballamp

Womenlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wbballamp

Menlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mvballamp

Womenlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wvballamp

Additional Information on the Queenlsquos Golden Gaels Sports Teams

httpwwwgogaelsgocom

Welcome

SOCIALIZING IN KINGSTON

Now that you found a place to live figured out your courses and have made plans to visit different cities itlsquos time to organize your social calendar

Although Kingston is a small town many activities are available in the downtown area (The Hub) Restaurants retail stores bars movie theatre coffee shops

pubshellip

JanuaryFebruary

Live Your Library Kingston Jazz Society local

libraries January to April wwwkingstonjazzcom

Kingston Winter Antique Show Portsmouth Olympic

Harbour early February 613-386-4415

Feb Fest Market Square Join in on one of Ontariolsquos

premier winter events early February

wwwfebfestkingstoncom Cezannersquos Closet Ban Righ

Hall Queenlsquos University 613-533-3171

Historic Hockey Series A must see if youlsquore new to

hockey Confederation Basin early February

613-548-4415

Kingston Film Festival Various locations around Kingston Late February

wwwkingcanfilmfestcom

MarchApril

Maple Madness Little

Cataraqui Creek Conservation See a Canadian treat being made

613-546-4228 ext 500

Rail-o-Rama Model Train Show Ambassador Resort Hotel mid March

613-962-7731

May Historic Farmers Market

every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from Maymdash

September market Square Interconnected Art Studio

Tour various locations early May

wwwkingstonartistscom

Royal Military College Convocation and Sunset Ceremony mid-May Fort

Henry wwwrmcca

ANNUAL KINGSTON WINTERSPRING

EVENTS

The Brass Pub httpwwwthebrasspubcom

indexphp Sports Pub on Princess Street

Great for Late Night Eats or Recov-ery Food the Next Morning

Monday Nights ndash Buy one appe-tizer get the second half price

Tuesday Nights ndash 35 cent wings

(Best wings in town) Wednesday Nights ndash frac12 pound bur-

gers for only $175 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash Giant chicken fajitas for only $350 CAD

Friday Nights ndash Steak special for $895 CAD

LIVE MUSIC Sundays Mondays

and Thursdays

(We recommend you see Smitty

play on Sundays and Mondays Get

there early)

The Merchant

httpwwwmerchanttaphousecom

Another great pub (near the lake ndash

a nice break from Princess St) Full menu SaladsSoups Pizza Pasta Sandwiches Drinkshellip Great

on Tuesdays when therelsquos not much else going on

Tuesday Nights - $3 drinks all day and all night

Wednesday Nights ndash A bottle of

Alexander Keiths and an 8oz steak dinner for $999 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash 40 cent wings

Sunday Nights - $3 caesars

LIVE MUSIC ndash Tuesdays (Smitty)

Wednesdays (the Dan Curtis

Band) Thursdays (the Trevor

Walsh Band) Fridays (Emily Fen-

nel) and Saturdays (some of King-

stonlsquos best rock bands)

PUB NIGHTS

KINGSTON PUBS

KINGSTON PUBS Continued

Tir nan Og

httpkingstontirnanogpubscomhome

Irish pub Rated 1 Restaurant in Kingston

Monday and Tuesdays Nights ndash

Waterfront Patio (weather permit-ting)

Wednesday Nights ndash Alexander Keithlsquos - $399 frac12 price appetizers

live music at 9 pm Thursday Nights ndash Karaoke Night

Ladieslsquo Night Out (starts at 800pm)

Friday Nights ndash 2 Pints of Guin-nessHarpKilkennySmithwicks

only $900 DJ at 1100pm

Saturday Nights ndash DJ at 1100pm

Sunday Nights ndash NFL Nights 8 LCD Screens and frac12 price wings

Do you like to sing Tir nan Og is great on Thursday nights for a little

Karaoke

PUB NIGHTS

MAP OF KINGSTON BARS PUBS AND CLUBS

1 Elixir Nightclub 2 The Brass

3 Alehouse 4 Stages 5 The Merchant

6 Tir Nan Og 7 Joy Supper Club

These venues are clubs The venues without a lsquoare pubs

NOTE Alfielsquos is located on cam-

pus in the basement of the JDUC

(John Deutsch Center) building

Queenlsquos Campus is located South

of Princess Street

The Ale House

The Alehouse Canteen (below the bar) has sandwiches wraps

burgers and more The Alehouse is the most popular

club for Queenlsquos students

Free cover before 12 with your student card Otherwise $6 cover

Best Nights to Go Thursdays ($250 drinks)

Fridays Saturdays

Alfiersquos Nightclub Student nightclub and lounge

known for its great music On campus (outside the west side of the John Deutsch Center)

Best Nights to Go

Wednesdays (but the line can get busy so get there early)

No cover and free coat check

Stages Nightclub

Second largest nightclub after the Alehouse

Best Nights to Go Mondays ndash Beach Slam

(seasonal) Thursdays - $250 rail drinks

all night long free cover

with student card or $3 until 11

Fridays ndash Ladies in free before midnight and a glow party

no cover and $250 rail drinks

until midnight

DANCE THE

NIGHT AWAY

KINGSTON BARS AND CLUBS

Get on your dancing shoes and party at the hottest (and only) clubs in Kingston

RESTAURANTS Tired of eating Mac and Cheese every night

Try one of the following delicious

Japanese Food

Asha

Great food and service Karaoke rooms $30hour (group of 5 or less)

$50hour (group of 10 or less) 177 Princess Street

613-531-7919

Take Sushi

Great Japanese restaurant

120 Princess Street

613-544-1376

Chinese Food

Silver Wok Takeout Available

Great food clean good service 373 King Street E 613-544-6634

VIP Another popular Chinese

Restaurant on Princess Street

528 Princess Street

613-530-2828

Italian Cuisine

Ginorsquos Pizza and Spaghetti Free delivery on orders over $15

Pizza pasta finger foods and sal-ads Open late (until 2am on weekdays

3am FridaySaturday and 1am on Sundays)

557 Princess Street 613-542-4444

Tatarsquos Pizza Take out and delivery available

Casual dress and atmosphere Bar area (pool darts and a big

screen TV)

569 Princess Street

613-549-4272

Frankie Pestorsquos

Rustic Italian dishes inspired by

traditional family recipes Menu

changes often and portions are

huge

176 Ontario Street

613-542-1071

Woodenheads

Probably the best pizza youlsquoll find

in Kingston Donlsquot expect your tra-

ditional pepperoni and mozzarella

though

192 Ontario Street

613ndash 549ndash 1812

lsquo

JAPANESE CHINESE INDIAN ITALIAN

Indian Cuisine

Darbas Great service great food

One of Kingstonlsquos best Indian Restaurants Large portions and

friendly staff

479 Princess Street

613-548-7053

RESTAURANTS

Breakfast Stooleyrsquos Cafe

Take Out Available Right on the corner of Johnson and Division

Everything from omelettes to pasta Great for some greasy eats after a messy night

118 Division Street

613-547-4044 11am-2am httpwwwthemenusiteca

restphprID=30

The Brass A great breakfast for a great price

(also serves dinner) Breakfast Served Monday to

Friday from 11am-3pm Brunch Served Saturdays and

Sundays 10am-3pm 403 Princess Street

613-544-8334

httpwwwthebrasspubcommenuphp

Windmills Cafe Eggs oatmeal crepes pancakes

bagels perogies and more Kingstonlsquos best Saturday and

Sunday brunch 184 Princess Street

613-544-3948

httpwwwwebwoodscom

windmillsmenucfmaction=viewmenudetailsampModule=

Restaurant

Pan Chancho Bakery amp Cafeacute

Go for brunch at one of Kingstonlsquos

finest cafeacutes Opens daily at 7am

44 Princess Street

613-544-7790

httpwwwpanchanchocom

BREAKFAST

There are many good

restaurants serving a

variety of cuisines in

many different

atmospheres The fol-

lowing sites are useful

for finding restaurants

in the Kingston area

httpwwwwhatsonkingsto

ncomentertain

restanthtml

httpwwwkingstonkioskcomdirectoryphp

categoryId=179

http

wwwdougblackstockcomkingston-ontario

restaurantsphp

http

kingstonontario-restaurantscom

httpwwwfoodincca

OntarioKingston

We havenlsquot tried

them all but we definitely have some

favourites and this section will provide you with some of our

tips

RESTAURANTS

Date Restaurants

Grizzly Grill Fire places and candles make for a romantic evening

Appetizers pizzas pastas seafood prime rib sandwiches

soups and salads - your date is sure to find something here Amazing food at reasonable prices

Turns into a bar at night (grab a drink and play a round of pool)

395 Princess Street 613-544-7566

Megalos Everything from burgers to crab

ravioli Appetizers salads pastas pizzas

platters and great desserts Quiet romantic atmosphere 226 Princess Street

613-531-9788

Chez Piggy One of Kingstonlsquos classier restaurants

Shrimp oysters calamari fish pork chop sea scallops lamb

steak A bit pricey but provides a great experience great food and great

service Turns into a classy bar later on

68 Princess Street

613-549-7673

Steakhouses

The Keg Kingstonlsquos best steakhouse

Starters and soups salads sirloins New Yorklsquos and traditional

steaks prime rib seafood chicken and ribs and classis Keg dinners

300 King Street East

613-549-1333

French Bistro Cuisine

Le Chien Noir A taste of French cuisine

Poutine fried calamari lamb fish mussels and more Classy and pricey

69 Brock Street 613-549-5635

Thai and Pan-Asian Cuisine

Mango Appetizers soups and salads

curries stir-fries seafood rice noodles Vietnamese foods

161 Princess Street

613-549-3815

Mekong

Traditional Thai food right in the

heart of the hub

394 Princess Street

613-549ndash 5902

DATE RESTAURANTS

Steakhouses

Bistros Thai cuisine

Impress your date with a fancy night out

RESTAURANTS

Pub Food

The Brass Serves breakfast brunch dinner and late night eats

Salads nachos quesadillas wings ribs sandwiches burgers wraps

and clubs 403 Princess Street 613-544-8334

Fanatics

Appetizers soups and salads pizza burgers sandwiches wraps meatloaf steak salmon

pasta and more Great sports lounge great food

371 Princess Street 613-542-3267

Lonestar Texas Grill

Starters salads steaks ribs chicken fajitas burgers

sandwicheshellip Free nachos and salsa to start off your meal

251 Ontario Street 613-548-8888

Kingston Brew Pub

Your usual pub food with over 20

different types of beer on tap

most of which are brewed on site

34 Clarence Street

613 - 542-4978

Fast Food

McDonaldrsquos

285 Princess Street 613-549-3999

Burger King 500 Princess Street

613-531-5137

Pizza Pizza 414 Princess Street 613-542-1111

Dominos Pizza

493 Princess Street 613-548-3730

Subway

356 Princess Street

613-541-3071

Pita Grill

371 Princess Street

613 ndash542-9195

PUB FOOD FAST FOOD

No need to spend big bucks for a full tummyhellip

the following options offer cheap and tasty food

Urban Outfitters Popular clothing styles in Canada for good prices

Location 204 Princess St

Urban Trade Similar to Urban Outfitters but includes more mainstream

options Location 201 Princess St

Blueprint Contains many different popular

brands Location 246 Princess St

Lululemon Athletica

Very popular clothing store in Canada Makes very comfortable and

functional clothes Location 270 Princess St

American Apparel

Comfortable shirts and accessories Very popular within

Queenlsquos Location 274 Princess St

Roots Canada The conventional Canadian

clothing store Get your Vancouver 2010 clothing

here Location 229 Princess St

Steilman Outlet Elegant womenlsquos fashion

Location 206 Princess St Doverrsquos Mens Wear

Elegant suits Popular brands such as Ed Hardy

and Lacoste Location 155 Princess St

Sir Gawain Fashion Clothes

High fashion clothing for men and women

Location 34 Princess St

CLOTHING STORES CLOSE TO CAMPUS

Princess St Shops

Kingston offers a wide variety of popular clothing stores all

conveniently located in the downtown core on Princess Street Start at the Hub and walk along Princess to the waterfront and along the way you will be able to find a large selection of stores that will meet

any of your needs

GROCERY STORES

IN KINGSTON

Standard

Metro Located close to the ghetto Open 24 hours for your needs

Location 310 Barrie Street

Loblawrsquos Greatest selection of food in Kingston Also sells kitchen

products and clothing Location 1060 Princess Street

Food Basics Cheaper food but limited selection

Contains all the standard food options

Location 33 Barrack Street Johnrsquos Meat Market

Kingstonlsquos best butcher Well priced meats and fish

Location 507 Princess Street

Specialty Stores

Bulk Barn Large quantities of common snack foods

Low cost and large selection Location 824 Norwest Road

Convenience Stores Campus One Stop

Located besides Goodes Great selection for a convenience store but expensive price

Location At the corner of Earl Street and Alfred Street

Bedorersquos Food Market Close to Goodes Hall

Very nice owners Location 395 Earl Street

Freddiersquos Grocery In middle of the Ghetto for easy

access Occasional stock outs

Location 219 University Ave

TRAVELLING TIPS

While you are on exchange at Queenlsquos you should take the opportunity to explore other areas and cities around Kingston This section will provide some tips on how to enjoy yourself outside of Kingston

The World is a book and those who do not

travel read only a page ~St Augustine

SMARTER TRVELS

Information vs Interests

TRAVELLING INFORMATION

Kingston is located conveniently between major cities such as Montreacuteal

and Toronto and there are several places you should visit while you are

on exchange at Queenlsquos Travelling to other cities from Kingston is

something incoming exchange students often want to do and the

travelling alternatives are different depending on where you would like

to go Generally bus is the cheapest alternative if you are travelling by

yourself with just a few other friends or if you are under 25 Since car

rental services often have a underage fee of $35 per day and driver if

you are under 25 years old renting a car is only a cheap alternative if

you can gather some people to share the rent Travelling by train is

more comfortable than taking the bus but it is usually more expensive

and the train station in Kingston is located far from campus and the

downtown area which requires a taxi to get in to town

This section will provide you with useful tips when you are travelling to

Kingston for the first time or when you are planning on making a trip to

another city

Ps Do not forget to check out the ETC (Exchange Transfer Committee)

trips and events These events are usually very fun and offers a great

opportunity getting to know other students Check out

httpcomsocqueensucaetcHomehtml for more information

SMARTER TRAVELS

Convenience vs

Cost

GETTING AROUND IN KINGSTON

Kingston offers many different shopping opportunities and such but

getting to these can sometimes be a problem since the big shopping malls are located far from downtown as well as the campus area This section will therefore provide tips on how to best

find your way in Kingston

Getting around in Kingston by taxi Taxi services in Kingston are relatively cheap Taxis are a good alter-

native if you are in a hurry and taxis are often available on campus between the JDUC building and Stauffer library by the

intersection between University Ave and Union St (see campus map) If you are not on campus there are several taxi

companies which you can call and here are some suggestions Ameylsquos taxi +16135461111

Kingston amp Amherst taxi +16135423333 Ameylsquos Greenwood taxi +16136346644

Getting around in Kingston by bus

Riding the bus is free for all Queenlsquos university students if you show

your student card and taking the bus is an alternative which should be

used if there is a possibility The bus schedule is not the best and get-

ting to certain locations in Kingston can sometimes be hard

rdquoYoursquore a funny guymdash but looks arenrsquot everything

- Taxi Driver (1976)

SMARTER TRAVELS Interests vs Information

TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS

There are several cities that are recommended to be visited while you are on exchange at Queenlsquos This section will present the most popular

locations and how you get there most easily You can go either by car bus train or air and the websites are

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

There are many different car rental services in Kingston Here are some recommended

By bus httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations

Provides cheap bus tickets from the campus to Montreacuteal Ottawa and

Toronto This alternative is only available to Queenlsquos student and tickets are available through the Destinations office in the JDUC

building on the second floor (see campus map) wwwcoachcanadaca

Offers bus tickets to many different locations in New York Ontario and

Queacutebec By train

wwwviarailca

Viarail provides train tickets to many different locations in Canada By air

wwwaircanadaca

The majority of flights in Canada is operated by Air Canada but

sometimes there are other cheaper alternatives

Check httpwwwcheapflightsca for more alternatives

A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are

after it as when you are in it

EXPLORING THE REGION

Algonquin Provincial Park

ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL

PARK

httpwwwalgonquinparkonca

Algonquin Parks many trails offer something for everyone Whether

youre up for a vigorous bicycle ride through beautiful forest a

two-day hike into the Interior or a leisurely walk to a stunning

lookout you can find a trail that will explore the many facets of

Algonquins beauty The Algonquin Provincial Park is a big natural reserve which offers

activities for everyone Here you can go canoeing camping fishing walking on beautiful trails skiing dog sledding mountain biking

horseback riding and much more It is a beautiful place to go if you would like to experience the Canadian nature and wildlife

How to get there

The easiest way to get to Algonquin Provincial Park is by car Take

the 401 highway from Kingston and exit on highway 41 after about

20km Continue on highway 41 for 200km and then exit west on

highway 60 Follow highway 60 until you get to Algonquin

Take a bite out of The big apple

NEW YORK CITY

httpwwwnewyorkcom

New York is a city everyone should visit while on exchange at Queenlsquos The big apple offers a wide variety of activities and places to see such

as the empire state building central park ground zero and statue of liberty It is also a perfect place to go shopping since it generally is cheaper in the US than in Canada and the city offers many good

places for shopping

How to get there By car

Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and then exit south on the 81 Drive for about 400km and then drive west on the 380 for about 50km

Continue west on to highway 80 for about 100km until you get to New York

By bus Taking the bus from Kingston to New York usually takes about 13 or 14

hours The bus first goes to Toronto and Buffalo and then heads for New York Taking the bus is not a good alternative if you are in a

hurry but it is recommended if you want to travel cheaply and do not have anyone to rent a car with

By air

Going by air to New York is a good alternative It is recommended to

take the bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport from Kingston

and fly to New York from there Since domestic flights in the US are

usually cheaper an alternative is to take the bus to Buffalo and fly

from there

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA New York City

BOSTON

httpwwwcityofbostongovvisitors

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA It has about 600 000 inhabitants and is the home of many great universities such as Harvard

University and MIT It is a fun city to visit and it is strongly recommended to attend a hockey game (Boston Bruins) or a baseball

game (Boston Red Sox) How to get there

There are different way of getting to Boston from Kingston

By car

Renting a car and driving to Boston is a popular alternative and it is often relatively cheap if you are a couple of people sharing the rent If you decide to drive to Boston take the 401 east from Kingston and exit

south on highway 81 after about 40km Drive south on the 81 for about 170km and then drive east on highway 90 towards Boston That

distance is about 500km By air

Going by air to Boston is more expensive than renting a car If you

decide to go by air the plane will always stop in Toronto or Montreacuteal

first and it is therefore recommended to go to either Toronto or

Montreacuteal by bus and then go to Boston by air

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA Boston

MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

Page 13: Exchange E-Magazine Winter 2010

Health information

httpwwwqueensucahcds

If you are having problems with your health you can always contact the Health Counseling and Disability Services It is located in the LaSalle building on 146 Stuart St on the south end of

campus (see campus map)

IT Services httpwwwqueensucaitsindexhtml

If you are experiencing problems with your computer or any other

technical equipment you can contact IT Services The offices are

located on different locations on campus and here is a link with all the

locations

Other information for incoming students

If you want to find out more about Queenlsquos University there is much information at hand Here are two links which might be useful for you as

an incoming exchange student

httpwwwqueensucainternationalstudentsincoming

httpwwwqueensucaabout

GET TO KNOW MORE

USEFUL INFORMATION

Welcome

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

USEFUL TIPS

Bring your student card

to all your final exams

You will be charged

$5000 for writing an

exam without the official

Queenrsquos

student ID

If you lose a student

card it is possible to have

a new one at a $25 at

Gordon Hall

Exchange Students can

have extra time on their

final exams Just fill in

the form available at the

International Office and

have your professors

sign it Then bring it to

Gordon Hall (see map on

p 18) and you will be

able to have extra time

on your finals

Make sure to check each

course syllabus to see

how many percent will be

deduct to your marks if

an assignment is turned

in late Professor are

usually very understand-

able and if you talk to

them they usually will

give you an extension

giving that you do not

ask for it the day before

the due date

COURSE CALENDAR

The course calendars describe all the courses available through the

different faculties at Queenlsquos University They can be found on the University Website

(wwwqueensuca) under the Academics Tab Make sure to look

at the prerequisites to make sure that you qualify for a specific course However if you are not

certain of the course you are choosing it is possible to change

your schedule once classes have

started This is call the adddrop session

For the upcoming semester it is possible to add drop or switch courses and sections until

January 22 2010 If you are still not satisfied with your courses it

is possible to drop a class without academic penalty until March 5 2010 You will have to pay a fee

but your student record will not be affected by the drop a the specific

class

QCARD

AddDrop can be done through the QCard

website under the adddrop tab However if

a course is full and cannot be added on

QCard you might still have a chance to join

it To do so you will have to go in person to

the faculty office to have special permission

If you are granted the permission to join a

course a faculty member will add the course

to you schedule

Queenrsquos University welcomes you to

Kingston the rdquoLimestone cityrdquo

Getting to Kingston by bus wwwcoachcanadaca

Bus is one of the cheapest ways of getting to Kingston The buses are leaving from major citiesairports

and stops right on campus or at the bus terminal on 1175 John Counter

Boulevard in Kingston Travelling time Toronto Pearson International

Airport-Kingston approx 4h Downtown Toronto - Kingston

3h Downtown Montreacuteal - Kingston

3h 20min

Getting to Kingston by air

wwwaircanadaca There are several daily flights from

Toronto to Kingston and flying to Kingston is an alternative for people in a hurry since the travelling time

is much shorter than if you take then bus or a train Flying to

Kingston is though usually a more expensive way of travelling Travelling time

Toronto (YYZ) ndash Kingston (YGK) 50min

Montreacuteal (YMQ) ndash Kingston (YGK) 4h

If you are going from Montreacuteal to Kingston the flights will go to To-

ronto first and the travelling time will depend on the transfer time be-

tween the flights

By train wwwviarailca

Getting to Kingston by train is a faster alternative than taking the bus but the train station in

Kingston is located far from campus and downtown Kingston

so you will have to take the bus or a taxi into the centre of town Travelling time

Montreacuteal ndash Kingston 2h 45 min Toronto ndash Kingston 2 h 30min

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

Getting to Kingston by car is often

a cheap alternative if you are a

couple of people who share the car

rental Renting cars in Canada is

relatively cheap and the gas prices

are around $1 per litre There are

many car rental services and you

can easily rent a car in Toronto and

return it in Kingston Note that

there is a underage fee of $35 per

day and driver if you are between

21 and 25 years old If you are

under 21 years it is almost

impossible to rent a car

There are several

ways of getting to Kingston from bigger

cities such as Toronto or Montreal Usually it is much

cheaper going to these cities and

making your way towards Kingston

from there

GETTING TO KINGSTON

SMARTER TRAVELS

AROUND CAMPUS

WHATrsquoS ON CAMPUS

SCHOOL FACILITIES

Queenrsquos Centre

The Queenlsquos Centre is a brand new athletic building opened in Decem-ber 2009 In the Queenlsquos Centre you can do many different sports and activities such as spinning swimming weight lifting pilates basket-

ball volleyball and much more

Follow this link to see a map over the Queenlsquos Centre

httpwwwqueensucaqueenscentreplanshtml

Campus Bookstore httpwwwcampusbookstorecom

The Campus bookstore is where most of the Queenlsquos students buy their

course textbooks The bookstore has all the books you need for your term at queens

Opening hours Monday-Friday 9am to 6pm

Saturday 10am to 5pm Sunday Closed

The Campus Bookstore is located in Clark Hall which is located on an

unnamed street between University Ave and Arch Street (see campus

map)

Library Information

Queenlsquos University has several different libraries on campus If you

would like to gain information about them just follow the link below

httplibraryqueensucalibraryoverview

Campus map

SCHOOL FACILITIES

JDUC

John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) httpwwwqueensucajduc

The John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) is one of the main building

on the Queenlsquos campus It is the home to the Student Governments

(AMS amp SGPS) faculty societies student clubs and organizations as

well as various campus offices It serves as a formal and informal

student centered meeting place to foster communication among and

between students faculty staff and alumni The JDUC is the campus

focal point for entertainment and retail products amp services and is the

place for students to meet with their friends and relax for a beverage

snack or meal

What can be found in the JDUC

Cafeterias

Used bookstore

Tanning salon

The Queenlsquos Pub

AMS

And much more

JDUC BUILDING MAP LEVEL 0

JDUC BUILDING MAP LEVEL 1

JDUC BUILDING MAP LEVEL 23

SERVICES OFFERED BY THE AMS

The Publishing amp Copy

Centre (PampCC) is located in the lower level of the JDUC and is

designed to serve studentslsquo printing and copying needs The PampCC offers a wide

variety of services ranging from basic printing and

photocopying to professional binding and poster design

Destinations is a campus travel and tourism service that offers

students the cheapest and most convenient bus service from Kingston to

Toronto Ottawa and Montreal Destinations also sells

tickets to various events both on and off campus and charters

group trips to sports games concerts and arts performances in Toronto

Ottawa etc In addition Destinations makes and sells In-

ternational Student Identity Cards (ISICs) which offer students discounts on ViaRail

train tickets and other retail ser-vices Finally Destinations col-

laborates with Kingston Transit in order to enable students the unlimited use of

Kingston Transit for the year with a valid Queenlsquos student

card

The Alma Mater

Society (AMS) the oldest student

government in Canada represents over 13800 students and serves as

the central undergraduate student

government at Queenlsquos University The AMS is composed of 11 faculty

and residence societies and has an annual

operating budget of over $14 million The AMS is the only exclusively

undergraduate student-run government

in the country managing 14

student-run corporate services 41 committees and over

200 clubs Employing over 1000 volunteers

and 500 part-time paid staff the AMS is a truly unique organization that

aims to serve and represent the diversity

of students at Queenlsquos University

The AMS Pub Services (TAPS)

consists of two pub locations Alfielsquos Nightclub and the Queenlsquos Pub

Alfielsquos located on the lower level of the JDUC is Queenlsquos largest student bar and is open every Wednesday

and Friday nights for drinks and dancing In addition Alfielsquos hosts a

weekly Jazz Lounge on Monday nights which features live music by student performers from the Queenlsquos

School of Music Queenlsquos Pub (QP) which is on the upper level of the

JDUC offers a more relaxing atmosphere featuring 7 beers on tap a fantastic menu two TVs and a

pool table

The AMS Merchandise

Services (TAMS) consists of two retail

outlets Tricolour Outfitters and The Used Bookstore Collectively

these two services offer students a wide variety of stylish and affordable

school essentials Tricolour Outfitters sells a wide inventory of Queenlsquos clothing and other merchandise and

also offers custom clothing for teams residence floors etc The Used

Bookstore sells and consigns used textbooks and also provides students with an extensive range of

school supplies

IMPORTANT DATES FROM THE AMS

Important Dates

January 11 ndash Classes Begin January 15 ndash Grand Opening of the Queenlsquos Centre

January 16 ndash Winter Clubs Night

January 27 ndash Applications for AMS Winter Committee Hiring Due

February 1-6 ndash Exposure Arts Festival

February 1 ndash Catch Me If You Can Begins February 2-3 ndash AMS Winter Referendum and Executive Election

February 8 ndash AMS Council Applications Due

February 15 ndash AMS Officer Applications Due

February 23 ndash AMS Annual General Meeting

March 1 ndash AMS Manager and Assistant Manager Applications Due

March 11-13 ndash Vogue Fashion Show March 11 ndash Best Darn Singer on Campus

March 15 ndash AMS Service Staff Applications Due

April 9 ndash Last Day of Classes

April 15 ndash Exams Begin

QUEENrsquoS VARSITY

SCHEDULES

Queenlsquos University has many great teams playing on campus during the winter From the exciting hockey games to the intimate basketball team victories there is a game for you The Queenlsquos Golden Gaels are

well-supported within the Queenlsquos culture with many students rallying behind their teams

Menlsquos Hockey httpqueenshockeycomschedulephp

Womenlsquos Hockey httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=whockeyamp

Menlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mbballamp

Womenlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wbballamp

Menlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mvballamp

Womenlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wvballamp

Additional Information on the Queenlsquos Golden Gaels Sports Teams

httpwwwgogaelsgocom

Welcome

SOCIALIZING IN KINGSTON

Now that you found a place to live figured out your courses and have made plans to visit different cities itlsquos time to organize your social calendar

Although Kingston is a small town many activities are available in the downtown area (The Hub) Restaurants retail stores bars movie theatre coffee shops

pubshellip

JanuaryFebruary

Live Your Library Kingston Jazz Society local

libraries January to April wwwkingstonjazzcom

Kingston Winter Antique Show Portsmouth Olympic

Harbour early February 613-386-4415

Feb Fest Market Square Join in on one of Ontariolsquos

premier winter events early February

wwwfebfestkingstoncom Cezannersquos Closet Ban Righ

Hall Queenlsquos University 613-533-3171

Historic Hockey Series A must see if youlsquore new to

hockey Confederation Basin early February

613-548-4415

Kingston Film Festival Various locations around Kingston Late February

wwwkingcanfilmfestcom

MarchApril

Maple Madness Little

Cataraqui Creek Conservation See a Canadian treat being made

613-546-4228 ext 500

Rail-o-Rama Model Train Show Ambassador Resort Hotel mid March

613-962-7731

May Historic Farmers Market

every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from Maymdash

September market Square Interconnected Art Studio

Tour various locations early May

wwwkingstonartistscom

Royal Military College Convocation and Sunset Ceremony mid-May Fort

Henry wwwrmcca

ANNUAL KINGSTON WINTERSPRING

EVENTS

The Brass Pub httpwwwthebrasspubcom

indexphp Sports Pub on Princess Street

Great for Late Night Eats or Recov-ery Food the Next Morning

Monday Nights ndash Buy one appe-tizer get the second half price

Tuesday Nights ndash 35 cent wings

(Best wings in town) Wednesday Nights ndash frac12 pound bur-

gers for only $175 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash Giant chicken fajitas for only $350 CAD

Friday Nights ndash Steak special for $895 CAD

LIVE MUSIC Sundays Mondays

and Thursdays

(We recommend you see Smitty

play on Sundays and Mondays Get

there early)

The Merchant

httpwwwmerchanttaphousecom

Another great pub (near the lake ndash

a nice break from Princess St) Full menu SaladsSoups Pizza Pasta Sandwiches Drinkshellip Great

on Tuesdays when therelsquos not much else going on

Tuesday Nights - $3 drinks all day and all night

Wednesday Nights ndash A bottle of

Alexander Keiths and an 8oz steak dinner for $999 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash 40 cent wings

Sunday Nights - $3 caesars

LIVE MUSIC ndash Tuesdays (Smitty)

Wednesdays (the Dan Curtis

Band) Thursdays (the Trevor

Walsh Band) Fridays (Emily Fen-

nel) and Saturdays (some of King-

stonlsquos best rock bands)

PUB NIGHTS

KINGSTON PUBS

KINGSTON PUBS Continued

Tir nan Og

httpkingstontirnanogpubscomhome

Irish pub Rated 1 Restaurant in Kingston

Monday and Tuesdays Nights ndash

Waterfront Patio (weather permit-ting)

Wednesday Nights ndash Alexander Keithlsquos - $399 frac12 price appetizers

live music at 9 pm Thursday Nights ndash Karaoke Night

Ladieslsquo Night Out (starts at 800pm)

Friday Nights ndash 2 Pints of Guin-nessHarpKilkennySmithwicks

only $900 DJ at 1100pm

Saturday Nights ndash DJ at 1100pm

Sunday Nights ndash NFL Nights 8 LCD Screens and frac12 price wings

Do you like to sing Tir nan Og is great on Thursday nights for a little

Karaoke

PUB NIGHTS

MAP OF KINGSTON BARS PUBS AND CLUBS

1 Elixir Nightclub 2 The Brass

3 Alehouse 4 Stages 5 The Merchant

6 Tir Nan Og 7 Joy Supper Club

These venues are clubs The venues without a lsquoare pubs

NOTE Alfielsquos is located on cam-

pus in the basement of the JDUC

(John Deutsch Center) building

Queenlsquos Campus is located South

of Princess Street

The Ale House

The Alehouse Canteen (below the bar) has sandwiches wraps

burgers and more The Alehouse is the most popular

club for Queenlsquos students

Free cover before 12 with your student card Otherwise $6 cover

Best Nights to Go Thursdays ($250 drinks)

Fridays Saturdays

Alfiersquos Nightclub Student nightclub and lounge

known for its great music On campus (outside the west side of the John Deutsch Center)

Best Nights to Go

Wednesdays (but the line can get busy so get there early)

No cover and free coat check

Stages Nightclub

Second largest nightclub after the Alehouse

Best Nights to Go Mondays ndash Beach Slam

(seasonal) Thursdays - $250 rail drinks

all night long free cover

with student card or $3 until 11

Fridays ndash Ladies in free before midnight and a glow party

no cover and $250 rail drinks

until midnight

DANCE THE

NIGHT AWAY

KINGSTON BARS AND CLUBS

Get on your dancing shoes and party at the hottest (and only) clubs in Kingston

RESTAURANTS Tired of eating Mac and Cheese every night

Try one of the following delicious

Japanese Food

Asha

Great food and service Karaoke rooms $30hour (group of 5 or less)

$50hour (group of 10 or less) 177 Princess Street

613-531-7919

Take Sushi

Great Japanese restaurant

120 Princess Street

613-544-1376

Chinese Food

Silver Wok Takeout Available

Great food clean good service 373 King Street E 613-544-6634

VIP Another popular Chinese

Restaurant on Princess Street

528 Princess Street

613-530-2828

Italian Cuisine

Ginorsquos Pizza and Spaghetti Free delivery on orders over $15

Pizza pasta finger foods and sal-ads Open late (until 2am on weekdays

3am FridaySaturday and 1am on Sundays)

557 Princess Street 613-542-4444

Tatarsquos Pizza Take out and delivery available

Casual dress and atmosphere Bar area (pool darts and a big

screen TV)

569 Princess Street

613-549-4272

Frankie Pestorsquos

Rustic Italian dishes inspired by

traditional family recipes Menu

changes often and portions are

huge

176 Ontario Street

613-542-1071

Woodenheads

Probably the best pizza youlsquoll find

in Kingston Donlsquot expect your tra-

ditional pepperoni and mozzarella

though

192 Ontario Street

613ndash 549ndash 1812

lsquo

JAPANESE CHINESE INDIAN ITALIAN

Indian Cuisine

Darbas Great service great food

One of Kingstonlsquos best Indian Restaurants Large portions and

friendly staff

479 Princess Street

613-548-7053

RESTAURANTS

Breakfast Stooleyrsquos Cafe

Take Out Available Right on the corner of Johnson and Division

Everything from omelettes to pasta Great for some greasy eats after a messy night

118 Division Street

613-547-4044 11am-2am httpwwwthemenusiteca

restphprID=30

The Brass A great breakfast for a great price

(also serves dinner) Breakfast Served Monday to

Friday from 11am-3pm Brunch Served Saturdays and

Sundays 10am-3pm 403 Princess Street

613-544-8334

httpwwwthebrasspubcommenuphp

Windmills Cafe Eggs oatmeal crepes pancakes

bagels perogies and more Kingstonlsquos best Saturday and

Sunday brunch 184 Princess Street

613-544-3948

httpwwwwebwoodscom

windmillsmenucfmaction=viewmenudetailsampModule=

Restaurant

Pan Chancho Bakery amp Cafeacute

Go for brunch at one of Kingstonlsquos

finest cafeacutes Opens daily at 7am

44 Princess Street

613-544-7790

httpwwwpanchanchocom

BREAKFAST

There are many good

restaurants serving a

variety of cuisines in

many different

atmospheres The fol-

lowing sites are useful

for finding restaurants

in the Kingston area

httpwwwwhatsonkingsto

ncomentertain

restanthtml

httpwwwkingstonkioskcomdirectoryphp

categoryId=179

http

wwwdougblackstockcomkingston-ontario

restaurantsphp

http

kingstonontario-restaurantscom

httpwwwfoodincca

OntarioKingston

We havenlsquot tried

them all but we definitely have some

favourites and this section will provide you with some of our

tips

RESTAURANTS

Date Restaurants

Grizzly Grill Fire places and candles make for a romantic evening

Appetizers pizzas pastas seafood prime rib sandwiches

soups and salads - your date is sure to find something here Amazing food at reasonable prices

Turns into a bar at night (grab a drink and play a round of pool)

395 Princess Street 613-544-7566

Megalos Everything from burgers to crab

ravioli Appetizers salads pastas pizzas

platters and great desserts Quiet romantic atmosphere 226 Princess Street

613-531-9788

Chez Piggy One of Kingstonlsquos classier restaurants

Shrimp oysters calamari fish pork chop sea scallops lamb

steak A bit pricey but provides a great experience great food and great

service Turns into a classy bar later on

68 Princess Street

613-549-7673

Steakhouses

The Keg Kingstonlsquos best steakhouse

Starters and soups salads sirloins New Yorklsquos and traditional

steaks prime rib seafood chicken and ribs and classis Keg dinners

300 King Street East

613-549-1333

French Bistro Cuisine

Le Chien Noir A taste of French cuisine

Poutine fried calamari lamb fish mussels and more Classy and pricey

69 Brock Street 613-549-5635

Thai and Pan-Asian Cuisine

Mango Appetizers soups and salads

curries stir-fries seafood rice noodles Vietnamese foods

161 Princess Street

613-549-3815

Mekong

Traditional Thai food right in the

heart of the hub

394 Princess Street

613-549ndash 5902

DATE RESTAURANTS

Steakhouses

Bistros Thai cuisine

Impress your date with a fancy night out

RESTAURANTS

Pub Food

The Brass Serves breakfast brunch dinner and late night eats

Salads nachos quesadillas wings ribs sandwiches burgers wraps

and clubs 403 Princess Street 613-544-8334

Fanatics

Appetizers soups and salads pizza burgers sandwiches wraps meatloaf steak salmon

pasta and more Great sports lounge great food

371 Princess Street 613-542-3267

Lonestar Texas Grill

Starters salads steaks ribs chicken fajitas burgers

sandwicheshellip Free nachos and salsa to start off your meal

251 Ontario Street 613-548-8888

Kingston Brew Pub

Your usual pub food with over 20

different types of beer on tap

most of which are brewed on site

34 Clarence Street

613 - 542-4978

Fast Food

McDonaldrsquos

285 Princess Street 613-549-3999

Burger King 500 Princess Street

613-531-5137

Pizza Pizza 414 Princess Street 613-542-1111

Dominos Pizza

493 Princess Street 613-548-3730

Subway

356 Princess Street

613-541-3071

Pita Grill

371 Princess Street

613 ndash542-9195

PUB FOOD FAST FOOD

No need to spend big bucks for a full tummyhellip

the following options offer cheap and tasty food

Urban Outfitters Popular clothing styles in Canada for good prices

Location 204 Princess St

Urban Trade Similar to Urban Outfitters but includes more mainstream

options Location 201 Princess St

Blueprint Contains many different popular

brands Location 246 Princess St

Lululemon Athletica

Very popular clothing store in Canada Makes very comfortable and

functional clothes Location 270 Princess St

American Apparel

Comfortable shirts and accessories Very popular within

Queenlsquos Location 274 Princess St

Roots Canada The conventional Canadian

clothing store Get your Vancouver 2010 clothing

here Location 229 Princess St

Steilman Outlet Elegant womenlsquos fashion

Location 206 Princess St Doverrsquos Mens Wear

Elegant suits Popular brands such as Ed Hardy

and Lacoste Location 155 Princess St

Sir Gawain Fashion Clothes

High fashion clothing for men and women

Location 34 Princess St

CLOTHING STORES CLOSE TO CAMPUS

Princess St Shops

Kingston offers a wide variety of popular clothing stores all

conveniently located in the downtown core on Princess Street Start at the Hub and walk along Princess to the waterfront and along the way you will be able to find a large selection of stores that will meet

any of your needs

GROCERY STORES

IN KINGSTON

Standard

Metro Located close to the ghetto Open 24 hours for your needs

Location 310 Barrie Street

Loblawrsquos Greatest selection of food in Kingston Also sells kitchen

products and clothing Location 1060 Princess Street

Food Basics Cheaper food but limited selection

Contains all the standard food options

Location 33 Barrack Street Johnrsquos Meat Market

Kingstonlsquos best butcher Well priced meats and fish

Location 507 Princess Street

Specialty Stores

Bulk Barn Large quantities of common snack foods

Low cost and large selection Location 824 Norwest Road

Convenience Stores Campus One Stop

Located besides Goodes Great selection for a convenience store but expensive price

Location At the corner of Earl Street and Alfred Street

Bedorersquos Food Market Close to Goodes Hall

Very nice owners Location 395 Earl Street

Freddiersquos Grocery In middle of the Ghetto for easy

access Occasional stock outs

Location 219 University Ave

TRAVELLING TIPS

While you are on exchange at Queenlsquos you should take the opportunity to explore other areas and cities around Kingston This section will provide some tips on how to enjoy yourself outside of Kingston

The World is a book and those who do not

travel read only a page ~St Augustine

SMARTER TRVELS

Information vs Interests

TRAVELLING INFORMATION

Kingston is located conveniently between major cities such as Montreacuteal

and Toronto and there are several places you should visit while you are

on exchange at Queenlsquos Travelling to other cities from Kingston is

something incoming exchange students often want to do and the

travelling alternatives are different depending on where you would like

to go Generally bus is the cheapest alternative if you are travelling by

yourself with just a few other friends or if you are under 25 Since car

rental services often have a underage fee of $35 per day and driver if

you are under 25 years old renting a car is only a cheap alternative if

you can gather some people to share the rent Travelling by train is

more comfortable than taking the bus but it is usually more expensive

and the train station in Kingston is located far from campus and the

downtown area which requires a taxi to get in to town

This section will provide you with useful tips when you are travelling to

Kingston for the first time or when you are planning on making a trip to

another city

Ps Do not forget to check out the ETC (Exchange Transfer Committee)

trips and events These events are usually very fun and offers a great

opportunity getting to know other students Check out

httpcomsocqueensucaetcHomehtml for more information

SMARTER TRAVELS

Convenience vs

Cost

GETTING AROUND IN KINGSTON

Kingston offers many different shopping opportunities and such but

getting to these can sometimes be a problem since the big shopping malls are located far from downtown as well as the campus area This section will therefore provide tips on how to best

find your way in Kingston

Getting around in Kingston by taxi Taxi services in Kingston are relatively cheap Taxis are a good alter-

native if you are in a hurry and taxis are often available on campus between the JDUC building and Stauffer library by the

intersection between University Ave and Union St (see campus map) If you are not on campus there are several taxi

companies which you can call and here are some suggestions Ameylsquos taxi +16135461111

Kingston amp Amherst taxi +16135423333 Ameylsquos Greenwood taxi +16136346644

Getting around in Kingston by bus

Riding the bus is free for all Queenlsquos university students if you show

your student card and taking the bus is an alternative which should be

used if there is a possibility The bus schedule is not the best and get-

ting to certain locations in Kingston can sometimes be hard

rdquoYoursquore a funny guymdash but looks arenrsquot everything

- Taxi Driver (1976)

SMARTER TRAVELS Interests vs Information

TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS

There are several cities that are recommended to be visited while you are on exchange at Queenlsquos This section will present the most popular

locations and how you get there most easily You can go either by car bus train or air and the websites are

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

There are many different car rental services in Kingston Here are some recommended

By bus httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations

Provides cheap bus tickets from the campus to Montreacuteal Ottawa and

Toronto This alternative is only available to Queenlsquos student and tickets are available through the Destinations office in the JDUC

building on the second floor (see campus map) wwwcoachcanadaca

Offers bus tickets to many different locations in New York Ontario and

Queacutebec By train

wwwviarailca

Viarail provides train tickets to many different locations in Canada By air

wwwaircanadaca

The majority of flights in Canada is operated by Air Canada but

sometimes there are other cheaper alternatives

Check httpwwwcheapflightsca for more alternatives

A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are

after it as when you are in it

EXPLORING THE REGION

Algonquin Provincial Park

ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL

PARK

httpwwwalgonquinparkonca

Algonquin Parks many trails offer something for everyone Whether

youre up for a vigorous bicycle ride through beautiful forest a

two-day hike into the Interior or a leisurely walk to a stunning

lookout you can find a trail that will explore the many facets of

Algonquins beauty The Algonquin Provincial Park is a big natural reserve which offers

activities for everyone Here you can go canoeing camping fishing walking on beautiful trails skiing dog sledding mountain biking

horseback riding and much more It is a beautiful place to go if you would like to experience the Canadian nature and wildlife

How to get there

The easiest way to get to Algonquin Provincial Park is by car Take

the 401 highway from Kingston and exit on highway 41 after about

20km Continue on highway 41 for 200km and then exit west on

highway 60 Follow highway 60 until you get to Algonquin

Take a bite out of The big apple

NEW YORK CITY

httpwwwnewyorkcom

New York is a city everyone should visit while on exchange at Queenlsquos The big apple offers a wide variety of activities and places to see such

as the empire state building central park ground zero and statue of liberty It is also a perfect place to go shopping since it generally is cheaper in the US than in Canada and the city offers many good

places for shopping

How to get there By car

Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and then exit south on the 81 Drive for about 400km and then drive west on the 380 for about 50km

Continue west on to highway 80 for about 100km until you get to New York

By bus Taking the bus from Kingston to New York usually takes about 13 or 14

hours The bus first goes to Toronto and Buffalo and then heads for New York Taking the bus is not a good alternative if you are in a

hurry but it is recommended if you want to travel cheaply and do not have anyone to rent a car with

By air

Going by air to New York is a good alternative It is recommended to

take the bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport from Kingston

and fly to New York from there Since domestic flights in the US are

usually cheaper an alternative is to take the bus to Buffalo and fly

from there

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA New York City

BOSTON

httpwwwcityofbostongovvisitors

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA It has about 600 000 inhabitants and is the home of many great universities such as Harvard

University and MIT It is a fun city to visit and it is strongly recommended to attend a hockey game (Boston Bruins) or a baseball

game (Boston Red Sox) How to get there

There are different way of getting to Boston from Kingston

By car

Renting a car and driving to Boston is a popular alternative and it is often relatively cheap if you are a couple of people sharing the rent If you decide to drive to Boston take the 401 east from Kingston and exit

south on highway 81 after about 40km Drive south on the 81 for about 170km and then drive east on highway 90 towards Boston That

distance is about 500km By air

Going by air to Boston is more expensive than renting a car If you

decide to go by air the plane will always stop in Toronto or Montreacuteal

first and it is therefore recommended to go to either Toronto or

Montreacuteal by bus and then go to Boston by air

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA Boston

MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

Page 14: Exchange E-Magazine Winter 2010

Welcome

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

USEFUL TIPS

Bring your student card

to all your final exams

You will be charged

$5000 for writing an

exam without the official

Queenrsquos

student ID

If you lose a student

card it is possible to have

a new one at a $25 at

Gordon Hall

Exchange Students can

have extra time on their

final exams Just fill in

the form available at the

International Office and

have your professors

sign it Then bring it to

Gordon Hall (see map on

p 18) and you will be

able to have extra time

on your finals

Make sure to check each

course syllabus to see

how many percent will be

deduct to your marks if

an assignment is turned

in late Professor are

usually very understand-

able and if you talk to

them they usually will

give you an extension

giving that you do not

ask for it the day before

the due date

COURSE CALENDAR

The course calendars describe all the courses available through the

different faculties at Queenlsquos University They can be found on the University Website

(wwwqueensuca) under the Academics Tab Make sure to look

at the prerequisites to make sure that you qualify for a specific course However if you are not

certain of the course you are choosing it is possible to change

your schedule once classes have

started This is call the adddrop session

For the upcoming semester it is possible to add drop or switch courses and sections until

January 22 2010 If you are still not satisfied with your courses it

is possible to drop a class without academic penalty until March 5 2010 You will have to pay a fee

but your student record will not be affected by the drop a the specific

class

QCARD

AddDrop can be done through the QCard

website under the adddrop tab However if

a course is full and cannot be added on

QCard you might still have a chance to join

it To do so you will have to go in person to

the faculty office to have special permission

If you are granted the permission to join a

course a faculty member will add the course

to you schedule

Queenrsquos University welcomes you to

Kingston the rdquoLimestone cityrdquo

Getting to Kingston by bus wwwcoachcanadaca

Bus is one of the cheapest ways of getting to Kingston The buses are leaving from major citiesairports

and stops right on campus or at the bus terminal on 1175 John Counter

Boulevard in Kingston Travelling time Toronto Pearson International

Airport-Kingston approx 4h Downtown Toronto - Kingston

3h Downtown Montreacuteal - Kingston

3h 20min

Getting to Kingston by air

wwwaircanadaca There are several daily flights from

Toronto to Kingston and flying to Kingston is an alternative for people in a hurry since the travelling time

is much shorter than if you take then bus or a train Flying to

Kingston is though usually a more expensive way of travelling Travelling time

Toronto (YYZ) ndash Kingston (YGK) 50min

Montreacuteal (YMQ) ndash Kingston (YGK) 4h

If you are going from Montreacuteal to Kingston the flights will go to To-

ronto first and the travelling time will depend on the transfer time be-

tween the flights

By train wwwviarailca

Getting to Kingston by train is a faster alternative than taking the bus but the train station in

Kingston is located far from campus and downtown Kingston

so you will have to take the bus or a taxi into the centre of town Travelling time

Montreacuteal ndash Kingston 2h 45 min Toronto ndash Kingston 2 h 30min

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

Getting to Kingston by car is often

a cheap alternative if you are a

couple of people who share the car

rental Renting cars in Canada is

relatively cheap and the gas prices

are around $1 per litre There are

many car rental services and you

can easily rent a car in Toronto and

return it in Kingston Note that

there is a underage fee of $35 per

day and driver if you are between

21 and 25 years old If you are

under 21 years it is almost

impossible to rent a car

There are several

ways of getting to Kingston from bigger

cities such as Toronto or Montreal Usually it is much

cheaper going to these cities and

making your way towards Kingston

from there

GETTING TO KINGSTON

SMARTER TRAVELS

AROUND CAMPUS

WHATrsquoS ON CAMPUS

SCHOOL FACILITIES

Queenrsquos Centre

The Queenlsquos Centre is a brand new athletic building opened in Decem-ber 2009 In the Queenlsquos Centre you can do many different sports and activities such as spinning swimming weight lifting pilates basket-

ball volleyball and much more

Follow this link to see a map over the Queenlsquos Centre

httpwwwqueensucaqueenscentreplanshtml

Campus Bookstore httpwwwcampusbookstorecom

The Campus bookstore is where most of the Queenlsquos students buy their

course textbooks The bookstore has all the books you need for your term at queens

Opening hours Monday-Friday 9am to 6pm

Saturday 10am to 5pm Sunday Closed

The Campus Bookstore is located in Clark Hall which is located on an

unnamed street between University Ave and Arch Street (see campus

map)

Library Information

Queenlsquos University has several different libraries on campus If you

would like to gain information about them just follow the link below

httplibraryqueensucalibraryoverview

Campus map

SCHOOL FACILITIES

JDUC

John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) httpwwwqueensucajduc

The John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) is one of the main building

on the Queenlsquos campus It is the home to the Student Governments

(AMS amp SGPS) faculty societies student clubs and organizations as

well as various campus offices It serves as a formal and informal

student centered meeting place to foster communication among and

between students faculty staff and alumni The JDUC is the campus

focal point for entertainment and retail products amp services and is the

place for students to meet with their friends and relax for a beverage

snack or meal

What can be found in the JDUC

Cafeterias

Used bookstore

Tanning salon

The Queenlsquos Pub

AMS

And much more

JDUC BUILDING MAP LEVEL 0

JDUC BUILDING MAP LEVEL 1

JDUC BUILDING MAP LEVEL 23

SERVICES OFFERED BY THE AMS

The Publishing amp Copy

Centre (PampCC) is located in the lower level of the JDUC and is

designed to serve studentslsquo printing and copying needs The PampCC offers a wide

variety of services ranging from basic printing and

photocopying to professional binding and poster design

Destinations is a campus travel and tourism service that offers

students the cheapest and most convenient bus service from Kingston to

Toronto Ottawa and Montreal Destinations also sells

tickets to various events both on and off campus and charters

group trips to sports games concerts and arts performances in Toronto

Ottawa etc In addition Destinations makes and sells In-

ternational Student Identity Cards (ISICs) which offer students discounts on ViaRail

train tickets and other retail ser-vices Finally Destinations col-

laborates with Kingston Transit in order to enable students the unlimited use of

Kingston Transit for the year with a valid Queenlsquos student

card

The Alma Mater

Society (AMS) the oldest student

government in Canada represents over 13800 students and serves as

the central undergraduate student

government at Queenlsquos University The AMS is composed of 11 faculty

and residence societies and has an annual

operating budget of over $14 million The AMS is the only exclusively

undergraduate student-run government

in the country managing 14

student-run corporate services 41 committees and over

200 clubs Employing over 1000 volunteers

and 500 part-time paid staff the AMS is a truly unique organization that

aims to serve and represent the diversity

of students at Queenlsquos University

The AMS Pub Services (TAPS)

consists of two pub locations Alfielsquos Nightclub and the Queenlsquos Pub

Alfielsquos located on the lower level of the JDUC is Queenlsquos largest student bar and is open every Wednesday

and Friday nights for drinks and dancing In addition Alfielsquos hosts a

weekly Jazz Lounge on Monday nights which features live music by student performers from the Queenlsquos

School of Music Queenlsquos Pub (QP) which is on the upper level of the

JDUC offers a more relaxing atmosphere featuring 7 beers on tap a fantastic menu two TVs and a

pool table

The AMS Merchandise

Services (TAMS) consists of two retail

outlets Tricolour Outfitters and The Used Bookstore Collectively

these two services offer students a wide variety of stylish and affordable

school essentials Tricolour Outfitters sells a wide inventory of Queenlsquos clothing and other merchandise and

also offers custom clothing for teams residence floors etc The Used

Bookstore sells and consigns used textbooks and also provides students with an extensive range of

school supplies

IMPORTANT DATES FROM THE AMS

Important Dates

January 11 ndash Classes Begin January 15 ndash Grand Opening of the Queenlsquos Centre

January 16 ndash Winter Clubs Night

January 27 ndash Applications for AMS Winter Committee Hiring Due

February 1-6 ndash Exposure Arts Festival

February 1 ndash Catch Me If You Can Begins February 2-3 ndash AMS Winter Referendum and Executive Election

February 8 ndash AMS Council Applications Due

February 15 ndash AMS Officer Applications Due

February 23 ndash AMS Annual General Meeting

March 1 ndash AMS Manager and Assistant Manager Applications Due

March 11-13 ndash Vogue Fashion Show March 11 ndash Best Darn Singer on Campus

March 15 ndash AMS Service Staff Applications Due

April 9 ndash Last Day of Classes

April 15 ndash Exams Begin

QUEENrsquoS VARSITY

SCHEDULES

Queenlsquos University has many great teams playing on campus during the winter From the exciting hockey games to the intimate basketball team victories there is a game for you The Queenlsquos Golden Gaels are

well-supported within the Queenlsquos culture with many students rallying behind their teams

Menlsquos Hockey httpqueenshockeycomschedulephp

Womenlsquos Hockey httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=whockeyamp

Menlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mbballamp

Womenlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wbballamp

Menlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mvballamp

Womenlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wvballamp

Additional Information on the Queenlsquos Golden Gaels Sports Teams

httpwwwgogaelsgocom

Welcome

SOCIALIZING IN KINGSTON

Now that you found a place to live figured out your courses and have made plans to visit different cities itlsquos time to organize your social calendar

Although Kingston is a small town many activities are available in the downtown area (The Hub) Restaurants retail stores bars movie theatre coffee shops

pubshellip

JanuaryFebruary

Live Your Library Kingston Jazz Society local

libraries January to April wwwkingstonjazzcom

Kingston Winter Antique Show Portsmouth Olympic

Harbour early February 613-386-4415

Feb Fest Market Square Join in on one of Ontariolsquos

premier winter events early February

wwwfebfestkingstoncom Cezannersquos Closet Ban Righ

Hall Queenlsquos University 613-533-3171

Historic Hockey Series A must see if youlsquore new to

hockey Confederation Basin early February

613-548-4415

Kingston Film Festival Various locations around Kingston Late February

wwwkingcanfilmfestcom

MarchApril

Maple Madness Little

Cataraqui Creek Conservation See a Canadian treat being made

613-546-4228 ext 500

Rail-o-Rama Model Train Show Ambassador Resort Hotel mid March

613-962-7731

May Historic Farmers Market

every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from Maymdash

September market Square Interconnected Art Studio

Tour various locations early May

wwwkingstonartistscom

Royal Military College Convocation and Sunset Ceremony mid-May Fort

Henry wwwrmcca

ANNUAL KINGSTON WINTERSPRING

EVENTS

The Brass Pub httpwwwthebrasspubcom

indexphp Sports Pub on Princess Street

Great for Late Night Eats or Recov-ery Food the Next Morning

Monday Nights ndash Buy one appe-tizer get the second half price

Tuesday Nights ndash 35 cent wings

(Best wings in town) Wednesday Nights ndash frac12 pound bur-

gers for only $175 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash Giant chicken fajitas for only $350 CAD

Friday Nights ndash Steak special for $895 CAD

LIVE MUSIC Sundays Mondays

and Thursdays

(We recommend you see Smitty

play on Sundays and Mondays Get

there early)

The Merchant

httpwwwmerchanttaphousecom

Another great pub (near the lake ndash

a nice break from Princess St) Full menu SaladsSoups Pizza Pasta Sandwiches Drinkshellip Great

on Tuesdays when therelsquos not much else going on

Tuesday Nights - $3 drinks all day and all night

Wednesday Nights ndash A bottle of

Alexander Keiths and an 8oz steak dinner for $999 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash 40 cent wings

Sunday Nights - $3 caesars

LIVE MUSIC ndash Tuesdays (Smitty)

Wednesdays (the Dan Curtis

Band) Thursdays (the Trevor

Walsh Band) Fridays (Emily Fen-

nel) and Saturdays (some of King-

stonlsquos best rock bands)

PUB NIGHTS

KINGSTON PUBS

KINGSTON PUBS Continued

Tir nan Og

httpkingstontirnanogpubscomhome

Irish pub Rated 1 Restaurant in Kingston

Monday and Tuesdays Nights ndash

Waterfront Patio (weather permit-ting)

Wednesday Nights ndash Alexander Keithlsquos - $399 frac12 price appetizers

live music at 9 pm Thursday Nights ndash Karaoke Night

Ladieslsquo Night Out (starts at 800pm)

Friday Nights ndash 2 Pints of Guin-nessHarpKilkennySmithwicks

only $900 DJ at 1100pm

Saturday Nights ndash DJ at 1100pm

Sunday Nights ndash NFL Nights 8 LCD Screens and frac12 price wings

Do you like to sing Tir nan Og is great on Thursday nights for a little

Karaoke

PUB NIGHTS

MAP OF KINGSTON BARS PUBS AND CLUBS

1 Elixir Nightclub 2 The Brass

3 Alehouse 4 Stages 5 The Merchant

6 Tir Nan Og 7 Joy Supper Club

These venues are clubs The venues without a lsquoare pubs

NOTE Alfielsquos is located on cam-

pus in the basement of the JDUC

(John Deutsch Center) building

Queenlsquos Campus is located South

of Princess Street

The Ale House

The Alehouse Canteen (below the bar) has sandwiches wraps

burgers and more The Alehouse is the most popular

club for Queenlsquos students

Free cover before 12 with your student card Otherwise $6 cover

Best Nights to Go Thursdays ($250 drinks)

Fridays Saturdays

Alfiersquos Nightclub Student nightclub and lounge

known for its great music On campus (outside the west side of the John Deutsch Center)

Best Nights to Go

Wednesdays (but the line can get busy so get there early)

No cover and free coat check

Stages Nightclub

Second largest nightclub after the Alehouse

Best Nights to Go Mondays ndash Beach Slam

(seasonal) Thursdays - $250 rail drinks

all night long free cover

with student card or $3 until 11

Fridays ndash Ladies in free before midnight and a glow party

no cover and $250 rail drinks

until midnight

DANCE THE

NIGHT AWAY

KINGSTON BARS AND CLUBS

Get on your dancing shoes and party at the hottest (and only) clubs in Kingston

RESTAURANTS Tired of eating Mac and Cheese every night

Try one of the following delicious

Japanese Food

Asha

Great food and service Karaoke rooms $30hour (group of 5 or less)

$50hour (group of 10 or less) 177 Princess Street

613-531-7919

Take Sushi

Great Japanese restaurant

120 Princess Street

613-544-1376

Chinese Food

Silver Wok Takeout Available

Great food clean good service 373 King Street E 613-544-6634

VIP Another popular Chinese

Restaurant on Princess Street

528 Princess Street

613-530-2828

Italian Cuisine

Ginorsquos Pizza and Spaghetti Free delivery on orders over $15

Pizza pasta finger foods and sal-ads Open late (until 2am on weekdays

3am FridaySaturday and 1am on Sundays)

557 Princess Street 613-542-4444

Tatarsquos Pizza Take out and delivery available

Casual dress and atmosphere Bar area (pool darts and a big

screen TV)

569 Princess Street

613-549-4272

Frankie Pestorsquos

Rustic Italian dishes inspired by

traditional family recipes Menu

changes often and portions are

huge

176 Ontario Street

613-542-1071

Woodenheads

Probably the best pizza youlsquoll find

in Kingston Donlsquot expect your tra-

ditional pepperoni and mozzarella

though

192 Ontario Street

613ndash 549ndash 1812

lsquo

JAPANESE CHINESE INDIAN ITALIAN

Indian Cuisine

Darbas Great service great food

One of Kingstonlsquos best Indian Restaurants Large portions and

friendly staff

479 Princess Street

613-548-7053

RESTAURANTS

Breakfast Stooleyrsquos Cafe

Take Out Available Right on the corner of Johnson and Division

Everything from omelettes to pasta Great for some greasy eats after a messy night

118 Division Street

613-547-4044 11am-2am httpwwwthemenusiteca

restphprID=30

The Brass A great breakfast for a great price

(also serves dinner) Breakfast Served Monday to

Friday from 11am-3pm Brunch Served Saturdays and

Sundays 10am-3pm 403 Princess Street

613-544-8334

httpwwwthebrasspubcommenuphp

Windmills Cafe Eggs oatmeal crepes pancakes

bagels perogies and more Kingstonlsquos best Saturday and

Sunday brunch 184 Princess Street

613-544-3948

httpwwwwebwoodscom

windmillsmenucfmaction=viewmenudetailsampModule=

Restaurant

Pan Chancho Bakery amp Cafeacute

Go for brunch at one of Kingstonlsquos

finest cafeacutes Opens daily at 7am

44 Princess Street

613-544-7790

httpwwwpanchanchocom

BREAKFAST

There are many good

restaurants serving a

variety of cuisines in

many different

atmospheres The fol-

lowing sites are useful

for finding restaurants

in the Kingston area

httpwwwwhatsonkingsto

ncomentertain

restanthtml

httpwwwkingstonkioskcomdirectoryphp

categoryId=179

http

wwwdougblackstockcomkingston-ontario

restaurantsphp

http

kingstonontario-restaurantscom

httpwwwfoodincca

OntarioKingston

We havenlsquot tried

them all but we definitely have some

favourites and this section will provide you with some of our

tips

RESTAURANTS

Date Restaurants

Grizzly Grill Fire places and candles make for a romantic evening

Appetizers pizzas pastas seafood prime rib sandwiches

soups and salads - your date is sure to find something here Amazing food at reasonable prices

Turns into a bar at night (grab a drink and play a round of pool)

395 Princess Street 613-544-7566

Megalos Everything from burgers to crab

ravioli Appetizers salads pastas pizzas

platters and great desserts Quiet romantic atmosphere 226 Princess Street

613-531-9788

Chez Piggy One of Kingstonlsquos classier restaurants

Shrimp oysters calamari fish pork chop sea scallops lamb

steak A bit pricey but provides a great experience great food and great

service Turns into a classy bar later on

68 Princess Street

613-549-7673

Steakhouses

The Keg Kingstonlsquos best steakhouse

Starters and soups salads sirloins New Yorklsquos and traditional

steaks prime rib seafood chicken and ribs and classis Keg dinners

300 King Street East

613-549-1333

French Bistro Cuisine

Le Chien Noir A taste of French cuisine

Poutine fried calamari lamb fish mussels and more Classy and pricey

69 Brock Street 613-549-5635

Thai and Pan-Asian Cuisine

Mango Appetizers soups and salads

curries stir-fries seafood rice noodles Vietnamese foods

161 Princess Street

613-549-3815

Mekong

Traditional Thai food right in the

heart of the hub

394 Princess Street

613-549ndash 5902

DATE RESTAURANTS

Steakhouses

Bistros Thai cuisine

Impress your date with a fancy night out

RESTAURANTS

Pub Food

The Brass Serves breakfast brunch dinner and late night eats

Salads nachos quesadillas wings ribs sandwiches burgers wraps

and clubs 403 Princess Street 613-544-8334

Fanatics

Appetizers soups and salads pizza burgers sandwiches wraps meatloaf steak salmon

pasta and more Great sports lounge great food

371 Princess Street 613-542-3267

Lonestar Texas Grill

Starters salads steaks ribs chicken fajitas burgers

sandwicheshellip Free nachos and salsa to start off your meal

251 Ontario Street 613-548-8888

Kingston Brew Pub

Your usual pub food with over 20

different types of beer on tap

most of which are brewed on site

34 Clarence Street

613 - 542-4978

Fast Food

McDonaldrsquos

285 Princess Street 613-549-3999

Burger King 500 Princess Street

613-531-5137

Pizza Pizza 414 Princess Street 613-542-1111

Dominos Pizza

493 Princess Street 613-548-3730

Subway

356 Princess Street

613-541-3071

Pita Grill

371 Princess Street

613 ndash542-9195

PUB FOOD FAST FOOD

No need to spend big bucks for a full tummyhellip

the following options offer cheap and tasty food

Urban Outfitters Popular clothing styles in Canada for good prices

Location 204 Princess St

Urban Trade Similar to Urban Outfitters but includes more mainstream

options Location 201 Princess St

Blueprint Contains many different popular

brands Location 246 Princess St

Lululemon Athletica

Very popular clothing store in Canada Makes very comfortable and

functional clothes Location 270 Princess St

American Apparel

Comfortable shirts and accessories Very popular within

Queenlsquos Location 274 Princess St

Roots Canada The conventional Canadian

clothing store Get your Vancouver 2010 clothing

here Location 229 Princess St

Steilman Outlet Elegant womenlsquos fashion

Location 206 Princess St Doverrsquos Mens Wear

Elegant suits Popular brands such as Ed Hardy

and Lacoste Location 155 Princess St

Sir Gawain Fashion Clothes

High fashion clothing for men and women

Location 34 Princess St

CLOTHING STORES CLOSE TO CAMPUS

Princess St Shops

Kingston offers a wide variety of popular clothing stores all

conveniently located in the downtown core on Princess Street Start at the Hub and walk along Princess to the waterfront and along the way you will be able to find a large selection of stores that will meet

any of your needs

GROCERY STORES

IN KINGSTON

Standard

Metro Located close to the ghetto Open 24 hours for your needs

Location 310 Barrie Street

Loblawrsquos Greatest selection of food in Kingston Also sells kitchen

products and clothing Location 1060 Princess Street

Food Basics Cheaper food but limited selection

Contains all the standard food options

Location 33 Barrack Street Johnrsquos Meat Market

Kingstonlsquos best butcher Well priced meats and fish

Location 507 Princess Street

Specialty Stores

Bulk Barn Large quantities of common snack foods

Low cost and large selection Location 824 Norwest Road

Convenience Stores Campus One Stop

Located besides Goodes Great selection for a convenience store but expensive price

Location At the corner of Earl Street and Alfred Street

Bedorersquos Food Market Close to Goodes Hall

Very nice owners Location 395 Earl Street

Freddiersquos Grocery In middle of the Ghetto for easy

access Occasional stock outs

Location 219 University Ave

TRAVELLING TIPS

While you are on exchange at Queenlsquos you should take the opportunity to explore other areas and cities around Kingston This section will provide some tips on how to enjoy yourself outside of Kingston

The World is a book and those who do not

travel read only a page ~St Augustine

SMARTER TRVELS

Information vs Interests

TRAVELLING INFORMATION

Kingston is located conveniently between major cities such as Montreacuteal

and Toronto and there are several places you should visit while you are

on exchange at Queenlsquos Travelling to other cities from Kingston is

something incoming exchange students often want to do and the

travelling alternatives are different depending on where you would like

to go Generally bus is the cheapest alternative if you are travelling by

yourself with just a few other friends or if you are under 25 Since car

rental services often have a underage fee of $35 per day and driver if

you are under 25 years old renting a car is only a cheap alternative if

you can gather some people to share the rent Travelling by train is

more comfortable than taking the bus but it is usually more expensive

and the train station in Kingston is located far from campus and the

downtown area which requires a taxi to get in to town

This section will provide you with useful tips when you are travelling to

Kingston for the first time or when you are planning on making a trip to

another city

Ps Do not forget to check out the ETC (Exchange Transfer Committee)

trips and events These events are usually very fun and offers a great

opportunity getting to know other students Check out

httpcomsocqueensucaetcHomehtml for more information

SMARTER TRAVELS

Convenience vs

Cost

GETTING AROUND IN KINGSTON

Kingston offers many different shopping opportunities and such but

getting to these can sometimes be a problem since the big shopping malls are located far from downtown as well as the campus area This section will therefore provide tips on how to best

find your way in Kingston

Getting around in Kingston by taxi Taxi services in Kingston are relatively cheap Taxis are a good alter-

native if you are in a hurry and taxis are often available on campus between the JDUC building and Stauffer library by the

intersection between University Ave and Union St (see campus map) If you are not on campus there are several taxi

companies which you can call and here are some suggestions Ameylsquos taxi +16135461111

Kingston amp Amherst taxi +16135423333 Ameylsquos Greenwood taxi +16136346644

Getting around in Kingston by bus

Riding the bus is free for all Queenlsquos university students if you show

your student card and taking the bus is an alternative which should be

used if there is a possibility The bus schedule is not the best and get-

ting to certain locations in Kingston can sometimes be hard

rdquoYoursquore a funny guymdash but looks arenrsquot everything

- Taxi Driver (1976)

SMARTER TRAVELS Interests vs Information

TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS

There are several cities that are recommended to be visited while you are on exchange at Queenlsquos This section will present the most popular

locations and how you get there most easily You can go either by car bus train or air and the websites are

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

There are many different car rental services in Kingston Here are some recommended

By bus httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations

Provides cheap bus tickets from the campus to Montreacuteal Ottawa and

Toronto This alternative is only available to Queenlsquos student and tickets are available through the Destinations office in the JDUC

building on the second floor (see campus map) wwwcoachcanadaca

Offers bus tickets to many different locations in New York Ontario and

Queacutebec By train

wwwviarailca

Viarail provides train tickets to many different locations in Canada By air

wwwaircanadaca

The majority of flights in Canada is operated by Air Canada but

sometimes there are other cheaper alternatives

Check httpwwwcheapflightsca for more alternatives

A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are

after it as when you are in it

EXPLORING THE REGION

Algonquin Provincial Park

ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL

PARK

httpwwwalgonquinparkonca

Algonquin Parks many trails offer something for everyone Whether

youre up for a vigorous bicycle ride through beautiful forest a

two-day hike into the Interior or a leisurely walk to a stunning

lookout you can find a trail that will explore the many facets of

Algonquins beauty The Algonquin Provincial Park is a big natural reserve which offers

activities for everyone Here you can go canoeing camping fishing walking on beautiful trails skiing dog sledding mountain biking

horseback riding and much more It is a beautiful place to go if you would like to experience the Canadian nature and wildlife

How to get there

The easiest way to get to Algonquin Provincial Park is by car Take

the 401 highway from Kingston and exit on highway 41 after about

20km Continue on highway 41 for 200km and then exit west on

highway 60 Follow highway 60 until you get to Algonquin

Take a bite out of The big apple

NEW YORK CITY

httpwwwnewyorkcom

New York is a city everyone should visit while on exchange at Queenlsquos The big apple offers a wide variety of activities and places to see such

as the empire state building central park ground zero and statue of liberty It is also a perfect place to go shopping since it generally is cheaper in the US than in Canada and the city offers many good

places for shopping

How to get there By car

Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and then exit south on the 81 Drive for about 400km and then drive west on the 380 for about 50km

Continue west on to highway 80 for about 100km until you get to New York

By bus Taking the bus from Kingston to New York usually takes about 13 or 14

hours The bus first goes to Toronto and Buffalo and then heads for New York Taking the bus is not a good alternative if you are in a

hurry but it is recommended if you want to travel cheaply and do not have anyone to rent a car with

By air

Going by air to New York is a good alternative It is recommended to

take the bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport from Kingston

and fly to New York from there Since domestic flights in the US are

usually cheaper an alternative is to take the bus to Buffalo and fly

from there

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA New York City

BOSTON

httpwwwcityofbostongovvisitors

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA It has about 600 000 inhabitants and is the home of many great universities such as Harvard

University and MIT It is a fun city to visit and it is strongly recommended to attend a hockey game (Boston Bruins) or a baseball

game (Boston Red Sox) How to get there

There are different way of getting to Boston from Kingston

By car

Renting a car and driving to Boston is a popular alternative and it is often relatively cheap if you are a couple of people sharing the rent If you decide to drive to Boston take the 401 east from Kingston and exit

south on highway 81 after about 40km Drive south on the 81 for about 170km and then drive east on highway 90 towards Boston That

distance is about 500km By air

Going by air to Boston is more expensive than renting a car If you

decide to go by air the plane will always stop in Toronto or Montreacuteal

first and it is therefore recommended to go to either Toronto or

Montreacuteal by bus and then go to Boston by air

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA Boston

MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

Page 15: Exchange E-Magazine Winter 2010

USEFUL TIPS

Bring your student card

to all your final exams

You will be charged

$5000 for writing an

exam without the official

Queenrsquos

student ID

If you lose a student

card it is possible to have

a new one at a $25 at

Gordon Hall

Exchange Students can

have extra time on their

final exams Just fill in

the form available at the

International Office and

have your professors

sign it Then bring it to

Gordon Hall (see map on

p 18) and you will be

able to have extra time

on your finals

Make sure to check each

course syllabus to see

how many percent will be

deduct to your marks if

an assignment is turned

in late Professor are

usually very understand-

able and if you talk to

them they usually will

give you an extension

giving that you do not

ask for it the day before

the due date

COURSE CALENDAR

The course calendars describe all the courses available through the

different faculties at Queenlsquos University They can be found on the University Website

(wwwqueensuca) under the Academics Tab Make sure to look

at the prerequisites to make sure that you qualify for a specific course However if you are not

certain of the course you are choosing it is possible to change

your schedule once classes have

started This is call the adddrop session

For the upcoming semester it is possible to add drop or switch courses and sections until

January 22 2010 If you are still not satisfied with your courses it

is possible to drop a class without academic penalty until March 5 2010 You will have to pay a fee

but your student record will not be affected by the drop a the specific

class

QCARD

AddDrop can be done through the QCard

website under the adddrop tab However if

a course is full and cannot be added on

QCard you might still have a chance to join

it To do so you will have to go in person to

the faculty office to have special permission

If you are granted the permission to join a

course a faculty member will add the course

to you schedule

Queenrsquos University welcomes you to

Kingston the rdquoLimestone cityrdquo

Getting to Kingston by bus wwwcoachcanadaca

Bus is one of the cheapest ways of getting to Kingston The buses are leaving from major citiesairports

and stops right on campus or at the bus terminal on 1175 John Counter

Boulevard in Kingston Travelling time Toronto Pearson International

Airport-Kingston approx 4h Downtown Toronto - Kingston

3h Downtown Montreacuteal - Kingston

3h 20min

Getting to Kingston by air

wwwaircanadaca There are several daily flights from

Toronto to Kingston and flying to Kingston is an alternative for people in a hurry since the travelling time

is much shorter than if you take then bus or a train Flying to

Kingston is though usually a more expensive way of travelling Travelling time

Toronto (YYZ) ndash Kingston (YGK) 50min

Montreacuteal (YMQ) ndash Kingston (YGK) 4h

If you are going from Montreacuteal to Kingston the flights will go to To-

ronto first and the travelling time will depend on the transfer time be-

tween the flights

By train wwwviarailca

Getting to Kingston by train is a faster alternative than taking the bus but the train station in

Kingston is located far from campus and downtown Kingston

so you will have to take the bus or a taxi into the centre of town Travelling time

Montreacuteal ndash Kingston 2h 45 min Toronto ndash Kingston 2 h 30min

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

Getting to Kingston by car is often

a cheap alternative if you are a

couple of people who share the car

rental Renting cars in Canada is

relatively cheap and the gas prices

are around $1 per litre There are

many car rental services and you

can easily rent a car in Toronto and

return it in Kingston Note that

there is a underage fee of $35 per

day and driver if you are between

21 and 25 years old If you are

under 21 years it is almost

impossible to rent a car

There are several

ways of getting to Kingston from bigger

cities such as Toronto or Montreal Usually it is much

cheaper going to these cities and

making your way towards Kingston

from there

GETTING TO KINGSTON

SMARTER TRAVELS

AROUND CAMPUS

WHATrsquoS ON CAMPUS

SCHOOL FACILITIES

Queenrsquos Centre

The Queenlsquos Centre is a brand new athletic building opened in Decem-ber 2009 In the Queenlsquos Centre you can do many different sports and activities such as spinning swimming weight lifting pilates basket-

ball volleyball and much more

Follow this link to see a map over the Queenlsquos Centre

httpwwwqueensucaqueenscentreplanshtml

Campus Bookstore httpwwwcampusbookstorecom

The Campus bookstore is where most of the Queenlsquos students buy their

course textbooks The bookstore has all the books you need for your term at queens

Opening hours Monday-Friday 9am to 6pm

Saturday 10am to 5pm Sunday Closed

The Campus Bookstore is located in Clark Hall which is located on an

unnamed street between University Ave and Arch Street (see campus

map)

Library Information

Queenlsquos University has several different libraries on campus If you

would like to gain information about them just follow the link below

httplibraryqueensucalibraryoverview

Campus map

SCHOOL FACILITIES

JDUC

John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) httpwwwqueensucajduc

The John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) is one of the main building

on the Queenlsquos campus It is the home to the Student Governments

(AMS amp SGPS) faculty societies student clubs and organizations as

well as various campus offices It serves as a formal and informal

student centered meeting place to foster communication among and

between students faculty staff and alumni The JDUC is the campus

focal point for entertainment and retail products amp services and is the

place for students to meet with their friends and relax for a beverage

snack or meal

What can be found in the JDUC

Cafeterias

Used bookstore

Tanning salon

The Queenlsquos Pub

AMS

And much more

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SERVICES OFFERED BY THE AMS

The Publishing amp Copy

Centre (PampCC) is located in the lower level of the JDUC and is

designed to serve studentslsquo printing and copying needs The PampCC offers a wide

variety of services ranging from basic printing and

photocopying to professional binding and poster design

Destinations is a campus travel and tourism service that offers

students the cheapest and most convenient bus service from Kingston to

Toronto Ottawa and Montreal Destinations also sells

tickets to various events both on and off campus and charters

group trips to sports games concerts and arts performances in Toronto

Ottawa etc In addition Destinations makes and sells In-

ternational Student Identity Cards (ISICs) which offer students discounts on ViaRail

train tickets and other retail ser-vices Finally Destinations col-

laborates with Kingston Transit in order to enable students the unlimited use of

Kingston Transit for the year with a valid Queenlsquos student

card

The Alma Mater

Society (AMS) the oldest student

government in Canada represents over 13800 students and serves as

the central undergraduate student

government at Queenlsquos University The AMS is composed of 11 faculty

and residence societies and has an annual

operating budget of over $14 million The AMS is the only exclusively

undergraduate student-run government

in the country managing 14

student-run corporate services 41 committees and over

200 clubs Employing over 1000 volunteers

and 500 part-time paid staff the AMS is a truly unique organization that

aims to serve and represent the diversity

of students at Queenlsquos University

The AMS Pub Services (TAPS)

consists of two pub locations Alfielsquos Nightclub and the Queenlsquos Pub

Alfielsquos located on the lower level of the JDUC is Queenlsquos largest student bar and is open every Wednesday

and Friday nights for drinks and dancing In addition Alfielsquos hosts a

weekly Jazz Lounge on Monday nights which features live music by student performers from the Queenlsquos

School of Music Queenlsquos Pub (QP) which is on the upper level of the

JDUC offers a more relaxing atmosphere featuring 7 beers on tap a fantastic menu two TVs and a

pool table

The AMS Merchandise

Services (TAMS) consists of two retail

outlets Tricolour Outfitters and The Used Bookstore Collectively

these two services offer students a wide variety of stylish and affordable

school essentials Tricolour Outfitters sells a wide inventory of Queenlsquos clothing and other merchandise and

also offers custom clothing for teams residence floors etc The Used

Bookstore sells and consigns used textbooks and also provides students with an extensive range of

school supplies

IMPORTANT DATES FROM THE AMS

Important Dates

January 11 ndash Classes Begin January 15 ndash Grand Opening of the Queenlsquos Centre

January 16 ndash Winter Clubs Night

January 27 ndash Applications for AMS Winter Committee Hiring Due

February 1-6 ndash Exposure Arts Festival

February 1 ndash Catch Me If You Can Begins February 2-3 ndash AMS Winter Referendum and Executive Election

February 8 ndash AMS Council Applications Due

February 15 ndash AMS Officer Applications Due

February 23 ndash AMS Annual General Meeting

March 1 ndash AMS Manager and Assistant Manager Applications Due

March 11-13 ndash Vogue Fashion Show March 11 ndash Best Darn Singer on Campus

March 15 ndash AMS Service Staff Applications Due

April 9 ndash Last Day of Classes

April 15 ndash Exams Begin

QUEENrsquoS VARSITY

SCHEDULES

Queenlsquos University has many great teams playing on campus during the winter From the exciting hockey games to the intimate basketball team victories there is a game for you The Queenlsquos Golden Gaels are

well-supported within the Queenlsquos culture with many students rallying behind their teams

Menlsquos Hockey httpqueenshockeycomschedulephp

Womenlsquos Hockey httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=whockeyamp

Menlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mbballamp

Womenlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wbballamp

Menlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mvballamp

Womenlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wvballamp

Additional Information on the Queenlsquos Golden Gaels Sports Teams

httpwwwgogaelsgocom

Welcome

SOCIALIZING IN KINGSTON

Now that you found a place to live figured out your courses and have made plans to visit different cities itlsquos time to organize your social calendar

Although Kingston is a small town many activities are available in the downtown area (The Hub) Restaurants retail stores bars movie theatre coffee shops

pubshellip

JanuaryFebruary

Live Your Library Kingston Jazz Society local

libraries January to April wwwkingstonjazzcom

Kingston Winter Antique Show Portsmouth Olympic

Harbour early February 613-386-4415

Feb Fest Market Square Join in on one of Ontariolsquos

premier winter events early February

wwwfebfestkingstoncom Cezannersquos Closet Ban Righ

Hall Queenlsquos University 613-533-3171

Historic Hockey Series A must see if youlsquore new to

hockey Confederation Basin early February

613-548-4415

Kingston Film Festival Various locations around Kingston Late February

wwwkingcanfilmfestcom

MarchApril

Maple Madness Little

Cataraqui Creek Conservation See a Canadian treat being made

613-546-4228 ext 500

Rail-o-Rama Model Train Show Ambassador Resort Hotel mid March

613-962-7731

May Historic Farmers Market

every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from Maymdash

September market Square Interconnected Art Studio

Tour various locations early May

wwwkingstonartistscom

Royal Military College Convocation and Sunset Ceremony mid-May Fort

Henry wwwrmcca

ANNUAL KINGSTON WINTERSPRING

EVENTS

The Brass Pub httpwwwthebrasspubcom

indexphp Sports Pub on Princess Street

Great for Late Night Eats or Recov-ery Food the Next Morning

Monday Nights ndash Buy one appe-tizer get the second half price

Tuesday Nights ndash 35 cent wings

(Best wings in town) Wednesday Nights ndash frac12 pound bur-

gers for only $175 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash Giant chicken fajitas for only $350 CAD

Friday Nights ndash Steak special for $895 CAD

LIVE MUSIC Sundays Mondays

and Thursdays

(We recommend you see Smitty

play on Sundays and Mondays Get

there early)

The Merchant

httpwwwmerchanttaphousecom

Another great pub (near the lake ndash

a nice break from Princess St) Full menu SaladsSoups Pizza Pasta Sandwiches Drinkshellip Great

on Tuesdays when therelsquos not much else going on

Tuesday Nights - $3 drinks all day and all night

Wednesday Nights ndash A bottle of

Alexander Keiths and an 8oz steak dinner for $999 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash 40 cent wings

Sunday Nights - $3 caesars

LIVE MUSIC ndash Tuesdays (Smitty)

Wednesdays (the Dan Curtis

Band) Thursdays (the Trevor

Walsh Band) Fridays (Emily Fen-

nel) and Saturdays (some of King-

stonlsquos best rock bands)

PUB NIGHTS

KINGSTON PUBS

KINGSTON PUBS Continued

Tir nan Og

httpkingstontirnanogpubscomhome

Irish pub Rated 1 Restaurant in Kingston

Monday and Tuesdays Nights ndash

Waterfront Patio (weather permit-ting)

Wednesday Nights ndash Alexander Keithlsquos - $399 frac12 price appetizers

live music at 9 pm Thursday Nights ndash Karaoke Night

Ladieslsquo Night Out (starts at 800pm)

Friday Nights ndash 2 Pints of Guin-nessHarpKilkennySmithwicks

only $900 DJ at 1100pm

Saturday Nights ndash DJ at 1100pm

Sunday Nights ndash NFL Nights 8 LCD Screens and frac12 price wings

Do you like to sing Tir nan Og is great on Thursday nights for a little

Karaoke

PUB NIGHTS

MAP OF KINGSTON BARS PUBS AND CLUBS

1 Elixir Nightclub 2 The Brass

3 Alehouse 4 Stages 5 The Merchant

6 Tir Nan Og 7 Joy Supper Club

These venues are clubs The venues without a lsquoare pubs

NOTE Alfielsquos is located on cam-

pus in the basement of the JDUC

(John Deutsch Center) building

Queenlsquos Campus is located South

of Princess Street

The Ale House

The Alehouse Canteen (below the bar) has sandwiches wraps

burgers and more The Alehouse is the most popular

club for Queenlsquos students

Free cover before 12 with your student card Otherwise $6 cover

Best Nights to Go Thursdays ($250 drinks)

Fridays Saturdays

Alfiersquos Nightclub Student nightclub and lounge

known for its great music On campus (outside the west side of the John Deutsch Center)

Best Nights to Go

Wednesdays (but the line can get busy so get there early)

No cover and free coat check

Stages Nightclub

Second largest nightclub after the Alehouse

Best Nights to Go Mondays ndash Beach Slam

(seasonal) Thursdays - $250 rail drinks

all night long free cover

with student card or $3 until 11

Fridays ndash Ladies in free before midnight and a glow party

no cover and $250 rail drinks

until midnight

DANCE THE

NIGHT AWAY

KINGSTON BARS AND CLUBS

Get on your dancing shoes and party at the hottest (and only) clubs in Kingston

RESTAURANTS Tired of eating Mac and Cheese every night

Try one of the following delicious

Japanese Food

Asha

Great food and service Karaoke rooms $30hour (group of 5 or less)

$50hour (group of 10 or less) 177 Princess Street

613-531-7919

Take Sushi

Great Japanese restaurant

120 Princess Street

613-544-1376

Chinese Food

Silver Wok Takeout Available

Great food clean good service 373 King Street E 613-544-6634

VIP Another popular Chinese

Restaurant on Princess Street

528 Princess Street

613-530-2828

Italian Cuisine

Ginorsquos Pizza and Spaghetti Free delivery on orders over $15

Pizza pasta finger foods and sal-ads Open late (until 2am on weekdays

3am FridaySaturday and 1am on Sundays)

557 Princess Street 613-542-4444

Tatarsquos Pizza Take out and delivery available

Casual dress and atmosphere Bar area (pool darts and a big

screen TV)

569 Princess Street

613-549-4272

Frankie Pestorsquos

Rustic Italian dishes inspired by

traditional family recipes Menu

changes often and portions are

huge

176 Ontario Street

613-542-1071

Woodenheads

Probably the best pizza youlsquoll find

in Kingston Donlsquot expect your tra-

ditional pepperoni and mozzarella

though

192 Ontario Street

613ndash 549ndash 1812

lsquo

JAPANESE CHINESE INDIAN ITALIAN

Indian Cuisine

Darbas Great service great food

One of Kingstonlsquos best Indian Restaurants Large portions and

friendly staff

479 Princess Street

613-548-7053

RESTAURANTS

Breakfast Stooleyrsquos Cafe

Take Out Available Right on the corner of Johnson and Division

Everything from omelettes to pasta Great for some greasy eats after a messy night

118 Division Street

613-547-4044 11am-2am httpwwwthemenusiteca

restphprID=30

The Brass A great breakfast for a great price

(also serves dinner) Breakfast Served Monday to

Friday from 11am-3pm Brunch Served Saturdays and

Sundays 10am-3pm 403 Princess Street

613-544-8334

httpwwwthebrasspubcommenuphp

Windmills Cafe Eggs oatmeal crepes pancakes

bagels perogies and more Kingstonlsquos best Saturday and

Sunday brunch 184 Princess Street

613-544-3948

httpwwwwebwoodscom

windmillsmenucfmaction=viewmenudetailsampModule=

Restaurant

Pan Chancho Bakery amp Cafeacute

Go for brunch at one of Kingstonlsquos

finest cafeacutes Opens daily at 7am

44 Princess Street

613-544-7790

httpwwwpanchanchocom

BREAKFAST

There are many good

restaurants serving a

variety of cuisines in

many different

atmospheres The fol-

lowing sites are useful

for finding restaurants

in the Kingston area

httpwwwwhatsonkingsto

ncomentertain

restanthtml

httpwwwkingstonkioskcomdirectoryphp

categoryId=179

http

wwwdougblackstockcomkingston-ontario

restaurantsphp

http

kingstonontario-restaurantscom

httpwwwfoodincca

OntarioKingston

We havenlsquot tried

them all but we definitely have some

favourites and this section will provide you with some of our

tips

RESTAURANTS

Date Restaurants

Grizzly Grill Fire places and candles make for a romantic evening

Appetizers pizzas pastas seafood prime rib sandwiches

soups and salads - your date is sure to find something here Amazing food at reasonable prices

Turns into a bar at night (grab a drink and play a round of pool)

395 Princess Street 613-544-7566

Megalos Everything from burgers to crab

ravioli Appetizers salads pastas pizzas

platters and great desserts Quiet romantic atmosphere 226 Princess Street

613-531-9788

Chez Piggy One of Kingstonlsquos classier restaurants

Shrimp oysters calamari fish pork chop sea scallops lamb

steak A bit pricey but provides a great experience great food and great

service Turns into a classy bar later on

68 Princess Street

613-549-7673

Steakhouses

The Keg Kingstonlsquos best steakhouse

Starters and soups salads sirloins New Yorklsquos and traditional

steaks prime rib seafood chicken and ribs and classis Keg dinners

300 King Street East

613-549-1333

French Bistro Cuisine

Le Chien Noir A taste of French cuisine

Poutine fried calamari lamb fish mussels and more Classy and pricey

69 Brock Street 613-549-5635

Thai and Pan-Asian Cuisine

Mango Appetizers soups and salads

curries stir-fries seafood rice noodles Vietnamese foods

161 Princess Street

613-549-3815

Mekong

Traditional Thai food right in the

heart of the hub

394 Princess Street

613-549ndash 5902

DATE RESTAURANTS

Steakhouses

Bistros Thai cuisine

Impress your date with a fancy night out

RESTAURANTS

Pub Food

The Brass Serves breakfast brunch dinner and late night eats

Salads nachos quesadillas wings ribs sandwiches burgers wraps

and clubs 403 Princess Street 613-544-8334

Fanatics

Appetizers soups and salads pizza burgers sandwiches wraps meatloaf steak salmon

pasta and more Great sports lounge great food

371 Princess Street 613-542-3267

Lonestar Texas Grill

Starters salads steaks ribs chicken fajitas burgers

sandwicheshellip Free nachos and salsa to start off your meal

251 Ontario Street 613-548-8888

Kingston Brew Pub

Your usual pub food with over 20

different types of beer on tap

most of which are brewed on site

34 Clarence Street

613 - 542-4978

Fast Food

McDonaldrsquos

285 Princess Street 613-549-3999

Burger King 500 Princess Street

613-531-5137

Pizza Pizza 414 Princess Street 613-542-1111

Dominos Pizza

493 Princess Street 613-548-3730

Subway

356 Princess Street

613-541-3071

Pita Grill

371 Princess Street

613 ndash542-9195

PUB FOOD FAST FOOD

No need to spend big bucks for a full tummyhellip

the following options offer cheap and tasty food

Urban Outfitters Popular clothing styles in Canada for good prices

Location 204 Princess St

Urban Trade Similar to Urban Outfitters but includes more mainstream

options Location 201 Princess St

Blueprint Contains many different popular

brands Location 246 Princess St

Lululemon Athletica

Very popular clothing store in Canada Makes very comfortable and

functional clothes Location 270 Princess St

American Apparel

Comfortable shirts and accessories Very popular within

Queenlsquos Location 274 Princess St

Roots Canada The conventional Canadian

clothing store Get your Vancouver 2010 clothing

here Location 229 Princess St

Steilman Outlet Elegant womenlsquos fashion

Location 206 Princess St Doverrsquos Mens Wear

Elegant suits Popular brands such as Ed Hardy

and Lacoste Location 155 Princess St

Sir Gawain Fashion Clothes

High fashion clothing for men and women

Location 34 Princess St

CLOTHING STORES CLOSE TO CAMPUS

Princess St Shops

Kingston offers a wide variety of popular clothing stores all

conveniently located in the downtown core on Princess Street Start at the Hub and walk along Princess to the waterfront and along the way you will be able to find a large selection of stores that will meet

any of your needs

GROCERY STORES

IN KINGSTON

Standard

Metro Located close to the ghetto Open 24 hours for your needs

Location 310 Barrie Street

Loblawrsquos Greatest selection of food in Kingston Also sells kitchen

products and clothing Location 1060 Princess Street

Food Basics Cheaper food but limited selection

Contains all the standard food options

Location 33 Barrack Street Johnrsquos Meat Market

Kingstonlsquos best butcher Well priced meats and fish

Location 507 Princess Street

Specialty Stores

Bulk Barn Large quantities of common snack foods

Low cost and large selection Location 824 Norwest Road

Convenience Stores Campus One Stop

Located besides Goodes Great selection for a convenience store but expensive price

Location At the corner of Earl Street and Alfred Street

Bedorersquos Food Market Close to Goodes Hall

Very nice owners Location 395 Earl Street

Freddiersquos Grocery In middle of the Ghetto for easy

access Occasional stock outs

Location 219 University Ave

TRAVELLING TIPS

While you are on exchange at Queenlsquos you should take the opportunity to explore other areas and cities around Kingston This section will provide some tips on how to enjoy yourself outside of Kingston

The World is a book and those who do not

travel read only a page ~St Augustine

SMARTER TRVELS

Information vs Interests

TRAVELLING INFORMATION

Kingston is located conveniently between major cities such as Montreacuteal

and Toronto and there are several places you should visit while you are

on exchange at Queenlsquos Travelling to other cities from Kingston is

something incoming exchange students often want to do and the

travelling alternatives are different depending on where you would like

to go Generally bus is the cheapest alternative if you are travelling by

yourself with just a few other friends or if you are under 25 Since car

rental services often have a underage fee of $35 per day and driver if

you are under 25 years old renting a car is only a cheap alternative if

you can gather some people to share the rent Travelling by train is

more comfortable than taking the bus but it is usually more expensive

and the train station in Kingston is located far from campus and the

downtown area which requires a taxi to get in to town

This section will provide you with useful tips when you are travelling to

Kingston for the first time or when you are planning on making a trip to

another city

Ps Do not forget to check out the ETC (Exchange Transfer Committee)

trips and events These events are usually very fun and offers a great

opportunity getting to know other students Check out

httpcomsocqueensucaetcHomehtml for more information

SMARTER TRAVELS

Convenience vs

Cost

GETTING AROUND IN KINGSTON

Kingston offers many different shopping opportunities and such but

getting to these can sometimes be a problem since the big shopping malls are located far from downtown as well as the campus area This section will therefore provide tips on how to best

find your way in Kingston

Getting around in Kingston by taxi Taxi services in Kingston are relatively cheap Taxis are a good alter-

native if you are in a hurry and taxis are often available on campus between the JDUC building and Stauffer library by the

intersection between University Ave and Union St (see campus map) If you are not on campus there are several taxi

companies which you can call and here are some suggestions Ameylsquos taxi +16135461111

Kingston amp Amherst taxi +16135423333 Ameylsquos Greenwood taxi +16136346644

Getting around in Kingston by bus

Riding the bus is free for all Queenlsquos university students if you show

your student card and taking the bus is an alternative which should be

used if there is a possibility The bus schedule is not the best and get-

ting to certain locations in Kingston can sometimes be hard

rdquoYoursquore a funny guymdash but looks arenrsquot everything

- Taxi Driver (1976)

SMARTER TRAVELS Interests vs Information

TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS

There are several cities that are recommended to be visited while you are on exchange at Queenlsquos This section will present the most popular

locations and how you get there most easily You can go either by car bus train or air and the websites are

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

There are many different car rental services in Kingston Here are some recommended

By bus httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations

Provides cheap bus tickets from the campus to Montreacuteal Ottawa and

Toronto This alternative is only available to Queenlsquos student and tickets are available through the Destinations office in the JDUC

building on the second floor (see campus map) wwwcoachcanadaca

Offers bus tickets to many different locations in New York Ontario and

Queacutebec By train

wwwviarailca

Viarail provides train tickets to many different locations in Canada By air

wwwaircanadaca

The majority of flights in Canada is operated by Air Canada but

sometimes there are other cheaper alternatives

Check httpwwwcheapflightsca for more alternatives

A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are

after it as when you are in it

EXPLORING THE REGION

Algonquin Provincial Park

ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL

PARK

httpwwwalgonquinparkonca

Algonquin Parks many trails offer something for everyone Whether

youre up for a vigorous bicycle ride through beautiful forest a

two-day hike into the Interior or a leisurely walk to a stunning

lookout you can find a trail that will explore the many facets of

Algonquins beauty The Algonquin Provincial Park is a big natural reserve which offers

activities for everyone Here you can go canoeing camping fishing walking on beautiful trails skiing dog sledding mountain biking

horseback riding and much more It is a beautiful place to go if you would like to experience the Canadian nature and wildlife

How to get there

The easiest way to get to Algonquin Provincial Park is by car Take

the 401 highway from Kingston and exit on highway 41 after about

20km Continue on highway 41 for 200km and then exit west on

highway 60 Follow highway 60 until you get to Algonquin

Take a bite out of The big apple

NEW YORK CITY

httpwwwnewyorkcom

New York is a city everyone should visit while on exchange at Queenlsquos The big apple offers a wide variety of activities and places to see such

as the empire state building central park ground zero and statue of liberty It is also a perfect place to go shopping since it generally is cheaper in the US than in Canada and the city offers many good

places for shopping

How to get there By car

Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and then exit south on the 81 Drive for about 400km and then drive west on the 380 for about 50km

Continue west on to highway 80 for about 100km until you get to New York

By bus Taking the bus from Kingston to New York usually takes about 13 or 14

hours The bus first goes to Toronto and Buffalo and then heads for New York Taking the bus is not a good alternative if you are in a

hurry but it is recommended if you want to travel cheaply and do not have anyone to rent a car with

By air

Going by air to New York is a good alternative It is recommended to

take the bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport from Kingston

and fly to New York from there Since domestic flights in the US are

usually cheaper an alternative is to take the bus to Buffalo and fly

from there

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA New York City

BOSTON

httpwwwcityofbostongovvisitors

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA It has about 600 000 inhabitants and is the home of many great universities such as Harvard

University and MIT It is a fun city to visit and it is strongly recommended to attend a hockey game (Boston Bruins) or a baseball

game (Boston Red Sox) How to get there

There are different way of getting to Boston from Kingston

By car

Renting a car and driving to Boston is a popular alternative and it is often relatively cheap if you are a couple of people sharing the rent If you decide to drive to Boston take the 401 east from Kingston and exit

south on highway 81 after about 40km Drive south on the 81 for about 170km and then drive east on highway 90 towards Boston That

distance is about 500km By air

Going by air to Boston is more expensive than renting a car If you

decide to go by air the plane will always stop in Toronto or Montreacuteal

first and it is therefore recommended to go to either Toronto or

Montreacuteal by bus and then go to Boston by air

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA Boston

MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

Page 16: Exchange E-Magazine Winter 2010

QCARD

AddDrop can be done through the QCard

website under the adddrop tab However if

a course is full and cannot be added on

QCard you might still have a chance to join

it To do so you will have to go in person to

the faculty office to have special permission

If you are granted the permission to join a

course a faculty member will add the course

to you schedule

Queenrsquos University welcomes you to

Kingston the rdquoLimestone cityrdquo

Getting to Kingston by bus wwwcoachcanadaca

Bus is one of the cheapest ways of getting to Kingston The buses are leaving from major citiesairports

and stops right on campus or at the bus terminal on 1175 John Counter

Boulevard in Kingston Travelling time Toronto Pearson International

Airport-Kingston approx 4h Downtown Toronto - Kingston

3h Downtown Montreacuteal - Kingston

3h 20min

Getting to Kingston by air

wwwaircanadaca There are several daily flights from

Toronto to Kingston and flying to Kingston is an alternative for people in a hurry since the travelling time

is much shorter than if you take then bus or a train Flying to

Kingston is though usually a more expensive way of travelling Travelling time

Toronto (YYZ) ndash Kingston (YGK) 50min

Montreacuteal (YMQ) ndash Kingston (YGK) 4h

If you are going from Montreacuteal to Kingston the flights will go to To-

ronto first and the travelling time will depend on the transfer time be-

tween the flights

By train wwwviarailca

Getting to Kingston by train is a faster alternative than taking the bus but the train station in

Kingston is located far from campus and downtown Kingston

so you will have to take the bus or a taxi into the centre of town Travelling time

Montreacuteal ndash Kingston 2h 45 min Toronto ndash Kingston 2 h 30min

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

Getting to Kingston by car is often

a cheap alternative if you are a

couple of people who share the car

rental Renting cars in Canada is

relatively cheap and the gas prices

are around $1 per litre There are

many car rental services and you

can easily rent a car in Toronto and

return it in Kingston Note that

there is a underage fee of $35 per

day and driver if you are between

21 and 25 years old If you are

under 21 years it is almost

impossible to rent a car

There are several

ways of getting to Kingston from bigger

cities such as Toronto or Montreal Usually it is much

cheaper going to these cities and

making your way towards Kingston

from there

GETTING TO KINGSTON

SMARTER TRAVELS

AROUND CAMPUS

WHATrsquoS ON CAMPUS

SCHOOL FACILITIES

Queenrsquos Centre

The Queenlsquos Centre is a brand new athletic building opened in Decem-ber 2009 In the Queenlsquos Centre you can do many different sports and activities such as spinning swimming weight lifting pilates basket-

ball volleyball and much more

Follow this link to see a map over the Queenlsquos Centre

httpwwwqueensucaqueenscentreplanshtml

Campus Bookstore httpwwwcampusbookstorecom

The Campus bookstore is where most of the Queenlsquos students buy their

course textbooks The bookstore has all the books you need for your term at queens

Opening hours Monday-Friday 9am to 6pm

Saturday 10am to 5pm Sunday Closed

The Campus Bookstore is located in Clark Hall which is located on an

unnamed street between University Ave and Arch Street (see campus

map)

Library Information

Queenlsquos University has several different libraries on campus If you

would like to gain information about them just follow the link below

httplibraryqueensucalibraryoverview

Campus map

SCHOOL FACILITIES

JDUC

John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) httpwwwqueensucajduc

The John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) is one of the main building

on the Queenlsquos campus It is the home to the Student Governments

(AMS amp SGPS) faculty societies student clubs and organizations as

well as various campus offices It serves as a formal and informal

student centered meeting place to foster communication among and

between students faculty staff and alumni The JDUC is the campus

focal point for entertainment and retail products amp services and is the

place for students to meet with their friends and relax for a beverage

snack or meal

What can be found in the JDUC

Cafeterias

Used bookstore

Tanning salon

The Queenlsquos Pub

AMS

And much more

JDUC BUILDING MAP LEVEL 0

JDUC BUILDING MAP LEVEL 1

JDUC BUILDING MAP LEVEL 23

SERVICES OFFERED BY THE AMS

The Publishing amp Copy

Centre (PampCC) is located in the lower level of the JDUC and is

designed to serve studentslsquo printing and copying needs The PampCC offers a wide

variety of services ranging from basic printing and

photocopying to professional binding and poster design

Destinations is a campus travel and tourism service that offers

students the cheapest and most convenient bus service from Kingston to

Toronto Ottawa and Montreal Destinations also sells

tickets to various events both on and off campus and charters

group trips to sports games concerts and arts performances in Toronto

Ottawa etc In addition Destinations makes and sells In-

ternational Student Identity Cards (ISICs) which offer students discounts on ViaRail

train tickets and other retail ser-vices Finally Destinations col-

laborates with Kingston Transit in order to enable students the unlimited use of

Kingston Transit for the year with a valid Queenlsquos student

card

The Alma Mater

Society (AMS) the oldest student

government in Canada represents over 13800 students and serves as

the central undergraduate student

government at Queenlsquos University The AMS is composed of 11 faculty

and residence societies and has an annual

operating budget of over $14 million The AMS is the only exclusively

undergraduate student-run government

in the country managing 14

student-run corporate services 41 committees and over

200 clubs Employing over 1000 volunteers

and 500 part-time paid staff the AMS is a truly unique organization that

aims to serve and represent the diversity

of students at Queenlsquos University

The AMS Pub Services (TAPS)

consists of two pub locations Alfielsquos Nightclub and the Queenlsquos Pub

Alfielsquos located on the lower level of the JDUC is Queenlsquos largest student bar and is open every Wednesday

and Friday nights for drinks and dancing In addition Alfielsquos hosts a

weekly Jazz Lounge on Monday nights which features live music by student performers from the Queenlsquos

School of Music Queenlsquos Pub (QP) which is on the upper level of the

JDUC offers a more relaxing atmosphere featuring 7 beers on tap a fantastic menu two TVs and a

pool table

The AMS Merchandise

Services (TAMS) consists of two retail

outlets Tricolour Outfitters and The Used Bookstore Collectively

these two services offer students a wide variety of stylish and affordable

school essentials Tricolour Outfitters sells a wide inventory of Queenlsquos clothing and other merchandise and

also offers custom clothing for teams residence floors etc The Used

Bookstore sells and consigns used textbooks and also provides students with an extensive range of

school supplies

IMPORTANT DATES FROM THE AMS

Important Dates

January 11 ndash Classes Begin January 15 ndash Grand Opening of the Queenlsquos Centre

January 16 ndash Winter Clubs Night

January 27 ndash Applications for AMS Winter Committee Hiring Due

February 1-6 ndash Exposure Arts Festival

February 1 ndash Catch Me If You Can Begins February 2-3 ndash AMS Winter Referendum and Executive Election

February 8 ndash AMS Council Applications Due

February 15 ndash AMS Officer Applications Due

February 23 ndash AMS Annual General Meeting

March 1 ndash AMS Manager and Assistant Manager Applications Due

March 11-13 ndash Vogue Fashion Show March 11 ndash Best Darn Singer on Campus

March 15 ndash AMS Service Staff Applications Due

April 9 ndash Last Day of Classes

April 15 ndash Exams Begin

QUEENrsquoS VARSITY

SCHEDULES

Queenlsquos University has many great teams playing on campus during the winter From the exciting hockey games to the intimate basketball team victories there is a game for you The Queenlsquos Golden Gaels are

well-supported within the Queenlsquos culture with many students rallying behind their teams

Menlsquos Hockey httpqueenshockeycomschedulephp

Womenlsquos Hockey httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=whockeyamp

Menlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mbballamp

Womenlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wbballamp

Menlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mvballamp

Womenlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wvballamp

Additional Information on the Queenlsquos Golden Gaels Sports Teams

httpwwwgogaelsgocom

Welcome

SOCIALIZING IN KINGSTON

Now that you found a place to live figured out your courses and have made plans to visit different cities itlsquos time to organize your social calendar

Although Kingston is a small town many activities are available in the downtown area (The Hub) Restaurants retail stores bars movie theatre coffee shops

pubshellip

JanuaryFebruary

Live Your Library Kingston Jazz Society local

libraries January to April wwwkingstonjazzcom

Kingston Winter Antique Show Portsmouth Olympic

Harbour early February 613-386-4415

Feb Fest Market Square Join in on one of Ontariolsquos

premier winter events early February

wwwfebfestkingstoncom Cezannersquos Closet Ban Righ

Hall Queenlsquos University 613-533-3171

Historic Hockey Series A must see if youlsquore new to

hockey Confederation Basin early February

613-548-4415

Kingston Film Festival Various locations around Kingston Late February

wwwkingcanfilmfestcom

MarchApril

Maple Madness Little

Cataraqui Creek Conservation See a Canadian treat being made

613-546-4228 ext 500

Rail-o-Rama Model Train Show Ambassador Resort Hotel mid March

613-962-7731

May Historic Farmers Market

every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from Maymdash

September market Square Interconnected Art Studio

Tour various locations early May

wwwkingstonartistscom

Royal Military College Convocation and Sunset Ceremony mid-May Fort

Henry wwwrmcca

ANNUAL KINGSTON WINTERSPRING

EVENTS

The Brass Pub httpwwwthebrasspubcom

indexphp Sports Pub on Princess Street

Great for Late Night Eats or Recov-ery Food the Next Morning

Monday Nights ndash Buy one appe-tizer get the second half price

Tuesday Nights ndash 35 cent wings

(Best wings in town) Wednesday Nights ndash frac12 pound bur-

gers for only $175 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash Giant chicken fajitas for only $350 CAD

Friday Nights ndash Steak special for $895 CAD

LIVE MUSIC Sundays Mondays

and Thursdays

(We recommend you see Smitty

play on Sundays and Mondays Get

there early)

The Merchant

httpwwwmerchanttaphousecom

Another great pub (near the lake ndash

a nice break from Princess St) Full menu SaladsSoups Pizza Pasta Sandwiches Drinkshellip Great

on Tuesdays when therelsquos not much else going on

Tuesday Nights - $3 drinks all day and all night

Wednesday Nights ndash A bottle of

Alexander Keiths and an 8oz steak dinner for $999 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash 40 cent wings

Sunday Nights - $3 caesars

LIVE MUSIC ndash Tuesdays (Smitty)

Wednesdays (the Dan Curtis

Band) Thursdays (the Trevor

Walsh Band) Fridays (Emily Fen-

nel) and Saturdays (some of King-

stonlsquos best rock bands)

PUB NIGHTS

KINGSTON PUBS

KINGSTON PUBS Continued

Tir nan Og

httpkingstontirnanogpubscomhome

Irish pub Rated 1 Restaurant in Kingston

Monday and Tuesdays Nights ndash

Waterfront Patio (weather permit-ting)

Wednesday Nights ndash Alexander Keithlsquos - $399 frac12 price appetizers

live music at 9 pm Thursday Nights ndash Karaoke Night

Ladieslsquo Night Out (starts at 800pm)

Friday Nights ndash 2 Pints of Guin-nessHarpKilkennySmithwicks

only $900 DJ at 1100pm

Saturday Nights ndash DJ at 1100pm

Sunday Nights ndash NFL Nights 8 LCD Screens and frac12 price wings

Do you like to sing Tir nan Og is great on Thursday nights for a little

Karaoke

PUB NIGHTS

MAP OF KINGSTON BARS PUBS AND CLUBS

1 Elixir Nightclub 2 The Brass

3 Alehouse 4 Stages 5 The Merchant

6 Tir Nan Og 7 Joy Supper Club

These venues are clubs The venues without a lsquoare pubs

NOTE Alfielsquos is located on cam-

pus in the basement of the JDUC

(John Deutsch Center) building

Queenlsquos Campus is located South

of Princess Street

The Ale House

The Alehouse Canteen (below the bar) has sandwiches wraps

burgers and more The Alehouse is the most popular

club for Queenlsquos students

Free cover before 12 with your student card Otherwise $6 cover

Best Nights to Go Thursdays ($250 drinks)

Fridays Saturdays

Alfiersquos Nightclub Student nightclub and lounge

known for its great music On campus (outside the west side of the John Deutsch Center)

Best Nights to Go

Wednesdays (but the line can get busy so get there early)

No cover and free coat check

Stages Nightclub

Second largest nightclub after the Alehouse

Best Nights to Go Mondays ndash Beach Slam

(seasonal) Thursdays - $250 rail drinks

all night long free cover

with student card or $3 until 11

Fridays ndash Ladies in free before midnight and a glow party

no cover and $250 rail drinks

until midnight

DANCE THE

NIGHT AWAY

KINGSTON BARS AND CLUBS

Get on your dancing shoes and party at the hottest (and only) clubs in Kingston

RESTAURANTS Tired of eating Mac and Cheese every night

Try one of the following delicious

Japanese Food

Asha

Great food and service Karaoke rooms $30hour (group of 5 or less)

$50hour (group of 10 or less) 177 Princess Street

613-531-7919

Take Sushi

Great Japanese restaurant

120 Princess Street

613-544-1376

Chinese Food

Silver Wok Takeout Available

Great food clean good service 373 King Street E 613-544-6634

VIP Another popular Chinese

Restaurant on Princess Street

528 Princess Street

613-530-2828

Italian Cuisine

Ginorsquos Pizza and Spaghetti Free delivery on orders over $15

Pizza pasta finger foods and sal-ads Open late (until 2am on weekdays

3am FridaySaturday and 1am on Sundays)

557 Princess Street 613-542-4444

Tatarsquos Pizza Take out and delivery available

Casual dress and atmosphere Bar area (pool darts and a big

screen TV)

569 Princess Street

613-549-4272

Frankie Pestorsquos

Rustic Italian dishes inspired by

traditional family recipes Menu

changes often and portions are

huge

176 Ontario Street

613-542-1071

Woodenheads

Probably the best pizza youlsquoll find

in Kingston Donlsquot expect your tra-

ditional pepperoni and mozzarella

though

192 Ontario Street

613ndash 549ndash 1812

lsquo

JAPANESE CHINESE INDIAN ITALIAN

Indian Cuisine

Darbas Great service great food

One of Kingstonlsquos best Indian Restaurants Large portions and

friendly staff

479 Princess Street

613-548-7053

RESTAURANTS

Breakfast Stooleyrsquos Cafe

Take Out Available Right on the corner of Johnson and Division

Everything from omelettes to pasta Great for some greasy eats after a messy night

118 Division Street

613-547-4044 11am-2am httpwwwthemenusiteca

restphprID=30

The Brass A great breakfast for a great price

(also serves dinner) Breakfast Served Monday to

Friday from 11am-3pm Brunch Served Saturdays and

Sundays 10am-3pm 403 Princess Street

613-544-8334

httpwwwthebrasspubcommenuphp

Windmills Cafe Eggs oatmeal crepes pancakes

bagels perogies and more Kingstonlsquos best Saturday and

Sunday brunch 184 Princess Street

613-544-3948

httpwwwwebwoodscom

windmillsmenucfmaction=viewmenudetailsampModule=

Restaurant

Pan Chancho Bakery amp Cafeacute

Go for brunch at one of Kingstonlsquos

finest cafeacutes Opens daily at 7am

44 Princess Street

613-544-7790

httpwwwpanchanchocom

BREAKFAST

There are many good

restaurants serving a

variety of cuisines in

many different

atmospheres The fol-

lowing sites are useful

for finding restaurants

in the Kingston area

httpwwwwhatsonkingsto

ncomentertain

restanthtml

httpwwwkingstonkioskcomdirectoryphp

categoryId=179

http

wwwdougblackstockcomkingston-ontario

restaurantsphp

http

kingstonontario-restaurantscom

httpwwwfoodincca

OntarioKingston

We havenlsquot tried

them all but we definitely have some

favourites and this section will provide you with some of our

tips

RESTAURANTS

Date Restaurants

Grizzly Grill Fire places and candles make for a romantic evening

Appetizers pizzas pastas seafood prime rib sandwiches

soups and salads - your date is sure to find something here Amazing food at reasonable prices

Turns into a bar at night (grab a drink and play a round of pool)

395 Princess Street 613-544-7566

Megalos Everything from burgers to crab

ravioli Appetizers salads pastas pizzas

platters and great desserts Quiet romantic atmosphere 226 Princess Street

613-531-9788

Chez Piggy One of Kingstonlsquos classier restaurants

Shrimp oysters calamari fish pork chop sea scallops lamb

steak A bit pricey but provides a great experience great food and great

service Turns into a classy bar later on

68 Princess Street

613-549-7673

Steakhouses

The Keg Kingstonlsquos best steakhouse

Starters and soups salads sirloins New Yorklsquos and traditional

steaks prime rib seafood chicken and ribs and classis Keg dinners

300 King Street East

613-549-1333

French Bistro Cuisine

Le Chien Noir A taste of French cuisine

Poutine fried calamari lamb fish mussels and more Classy and pricey

69 Brock Street 613-549-5635

Thai and Pan-Asian Cuisine

Mango Appetizers soups and salads

curries stir-fries seafood rice noodles Vietnamese foods

161 Princess Street

613-549-3815

Mekong

Traditional Thai food right in the

heart of the hub

394 Princess Street

613-549ndash 5902

DATE RESTAURANTS

Steakhouses

Bistros Thai cuisine

Impress your date with a fancy night out

RESTAURANTS

Pub Food

The Brass Serves breakfast brunch dinner and late night eats

Salads nachos quesadillas wings ribs sandwiches burgers wraps

and clubs 403 Princess Street 613-544-8334

Fanatics

Appetizers soups and salads pizza burgers sandwiches wraps meatloaf steak salmon

pasta and more Great sports lounge great food

371 Princess Street 613-542-3267

Lonestar Texas Grill

Starters salads steaks ribs chicken fajitas burgers

sandwicheshellip Free nachos and salsa to start off your meal

251 Ontario Street 613-548-8888

Kingston Brew Pub

Your usual pub food with over 20

different types of beer on tap

most of which are brewed on site

34 Clarence Street

613 - 542-4978

Fast Food

McDonaldrsquos

285 Princess Street 613-549-3999

Burger King 500 Princess Street

613-531-5137

Pizza Pizza 414 Princess Street 613-542-1111

Dominos Pizza

493 Princess Street 613-548-3730

Subway

356 Princess Street

613-541-3071

Pita Grill

371 Princess Street

613 ndash542-9195

PUB FOOD FAST FOOD

No need to spend big bucks for a full tummyhellip

the following options offer cheap and tasty food

Urban Outfitters Popular clothing styles in Canada for good prices

Location 204 Princess St

Urban Trade Similar to Urban Outfitters but includes more mainstream

options Location 201 Princess St

Blueprint Contains many different popular

brands Location 246 Princess St

Lululemon Athletica

Very popular clothing store in Canada Makes very comfortable and

functional clothes Location 270 Princess St

American Apparel

Comfortable shirts and accessories Very popular within

Queenlsquos Location 274 Princess St

Roots Canada The conventional Canadian

clothing store Get your Vancouver 2010 clothing

here Location 229 Princess St

Steilman Outlet Elegant womenlsquos fashion

Location 206 Princess St Doverrsquos Mens Wear

Elegant suits Popular brands such as Ed Hardy

and Lacoste Location 155 Princess St

Sir Gawain Fashion Clothes

High fashion clothing for men and women

Location 34 Princess St

CLOTHING STORES CLOSE TO CAMPUS

Princess St Shops

Kingston offers a wide variety of popular clothing stores all

conveniently located in the downtown core on Princess Street Start at the Hub and walk along Princess to the waterfront and along the way you will be able to find a large selection of stores that will meet

any of your needs

GROCERY STORES

IN KINGSTON

Standard

Metro Located close to the ghetto Open 24 hours for your needs

Location 310 Barrie Street

Loblawrsquos Greatest selection of food in Kingston Also sells kitchen

products and clothing Location 1060 Princess Street

Food Basics Cheaper food but limited selection

Contains all the standard food options

Location 33 Barrack Street Johnrsquos Meat Market

Kingstonlsquos best butcher Well priced meats and fish

Location 507 Princess Street

Specialty Stores

Bulk Barn Large quantities of common snack foods

Low cost and large selection Location 824 Norwest Road

Convenience Stores Campus One Stop

Located besides Goodes Great selection for a convenience store but expensive price

Location At the corner of Earl Street and Alfred Street

Bedorersquos Food Market Close to Goodes Hall

Very nice owners Location 395 Earl Street

Freddiersquos Grocery In middle of the Ghetto for easy

access Occasional stock outs

Location 219 University Ave

TRAVELLING TIPS

While you are on exchange at Queenlsquos you should take the opportunity to explore other areas and cities around Kingston This section will provide some tips on how to enjoy yourself outside of Kingston

The World is a book and those who do not

travel read only a page ~St Augustine

SMARTER TRVELS

Information vs Interests

TRAVELLING INFORMATION

Kingston is located conveniently between major cities such as Montreacuteal

and Toronto and there are several places you should visit while you are

on exchange at Queenlsquos Travelling to other cities from Kingston is

something incoming exchange students often want to do and the

travelling alternatives are different depending on where you would like

to go Generally bus is the cheapest alternative if you are travelling by

yourself with just a few other friends or if you are under 25 Since car

rental services often have a underage fee of $35 per day and driver if

you are under 25 years old renting a car is only a cheap alternative if

you can gather some people to share the rent Travelling by train is

more comfortable than taking the bus but it is usually more expensive

and the train station in Kingston is located far from campus and the

downtown area which requires a taxi to get in to town

This section will provide you with useful tips when you are travelling to

Kingston for the first time or when you are planning on making a trip to

another city

Ps Do not forget to check out the ETC (Exchange Transfer Committee)

trips and events These events are usually very fun and offers a great

opportunity getting to know other students Check out

httpcomsocqueensucaetcHomehtml for more information

SMARTER TRAVELS

Convenience vs

Cost

GETTING AROUND IN KINGSTON

Kingston offers many different shopping opportunities and such but

getting to these can sometimes be a problem since the big shopping malls are located far from downtown as well as the campus area This section will therefore provide tips on how to best

find your way in Kingston

Getting around in Kingston by taxi Taxi services in Kingston are relatively cheap Taxis are a good alter-

native if you are in a hurry and taxis are often available on campus between the JDUC building and Stauffer library by the

intersection between University Ave and Union St (see campus map) If you are not on campus there are several taxi

companies which you can call and here are some suggestions Ameylsquos taxi +16135461111

Kingston amp Amherst taxi +16135423333 Ameylsquos Greenwood taxi +16136346644

Getting around in Kingston by bus

Riding the bus is free for all Queenlsquos university students if you show

your student card and taking the bus is an alternative which should be

used if there is a possibility The bus schedule is not the best and get-

ting to certain locations in Kingston can sometimes be hard

rdquoYoursquore a funny guymdash but looks arenrsquot everything

- Taxi Driver (1976)

SMARTER TRAVELS Interests vs Information

TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS

There are several cities that are recommended to be visited while you are on exchange at Queenlsquos This section will present the most popular

locations and how you get there most easily You can go either by car bus train or air and the websites are

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

There are many different car rental services in Kingston Here are some recommended

By bus httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations

Provides cheap bus tickets from the campus to Montreacuteal Ottawa and

Toronto This alternative is only available to Queenlsquos student and tickets are available through the Destinations office in the JDUC

building on the second floor (see campus map) wwwcoachcanadaca

Offers bus tickets to many different locations in New York Ontario and

Queacutebec By train

wwwviarailca

Viarail provides train tickets to many different locations in Canada By air

wwwaircanadaca

The majority of flights in Canada is operated by Air Canada but

sometimes there are other cheaper alternatives

Check httpwwwcheapflightsca for more alternatives

A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are

after it as when you are in it

EXPLORING THE REGION

Algonquin Provincial Park

ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL

PARK

httpwwwalgonquinparkonca

Algonquin Parks many trails offer something for everyone Whether

youre up for a vigorous bicycle ride through beautiful forest a

two-day hike into the Interior or a leisurely walk to a stunning

lookout you can find a trail that will explore the many facets of

Algonquins beauty The Algonquin Provincial Park is a big natural reserve which offers

activities for everyone Here you can go canoeing camping fishing walking on beautiful trails skiing dog sledding mountain biking

horseback riding and much more It is a beautiful place to go if you would like to experience the Canadian nature and wildlife

How to get there

The easiest way to get to Algonquin Provincial Park is by car Take

the 401 highway from Kingston and exit on highway 41 after about

20km Continue on highway 41 for 200km and then exit west on

highway 60 Follow highway 60 until you get to Algonquin

Take a bite out of The big apple

NEW YORK CITY

httpwwwnewyorkcom

New York is a city everyone should visit while on exchange at Queenlsquos The big apple offers a wide variety of activities and places to see such

as the empire state building central park ground zero and statue of liberty It is also a perfect place to go shopping since it generally is cheaper in the US than in Canada and the city offers many good

places for shopping

How to get there By car

Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and then exit south on the 81 Drive for about 400km and then drive west on the 380 for about 50km

Continue west on to highway 80 for about 100km until you get to New York

By bus Taking the bus from Kingston to New York usually takes about 13 or 14

hours The bus first goes to Toronto and Buffalo and then heads for New York Taking the bus is not a good alternative if you are in a

hurry but it is recommended if you want to travel cheaply and do not have anyone to rent a car with

By air

Going by air to New York is a good alternative It is recommended to

take the bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport from Kingston

and fly to New York from there Since domestic flights in the US are

usually cheaper an alternative is to take the bus to Buffalo and fly

from there

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA New York City

BOSTON

httpwwwcityofbostongovvisitors

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA It has about 600 000 inhabitants and is the home of many great universities such as Harvard

University and MIT It is a fun city to visit and it is strongly recommended to attend a hockey game (Boston Bruins) or a baseball

game (Boston Red Sox) How to get there

There are different way of getting to Boston from Kingston

By car

Renting a car and driving to Boston is a popular alternative and it is often relatively cheap if you are a couple of people sharing the rent If you decide to drive to Boston take the 401 east from Kingston and exit

south on highway 81 after about 40km Drive south on the 81 for about 170km and then drive east on highway 90 towards Boston That

distance is about 500km By air

Going by air to Boston is more expensive than renting a car If you

decide to go by air the plane will always stop in Toronto or Montreacuteal

first and it is therefore recommended to go to either Toronto or

Montreacuteal by bus and then go to Boston by air

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA Boston

MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

Page 17: Exchange E-Magazine Winter 2010

Queenrsquos University welcomes you to

Kingston the rdquoLimestone cityrdquo

Getting to Kingston by bus wwwcoachcanadaca

Bus is one of the cheapest ways of getting to Kingston The buses are leaving from major citiesairports

and stops right on campus or at the bus terminal on 1175 John Counter

Boulevard in Kingston Travelling time Toronto Pearson International

Airport-Kingston approx 4h Downtown Toronto - Kingston

3h Downtown Montreacuteal - Kingston

3h 20min

Getting to Kingston by air

wwwaircanadaca There are several daily flights from

Toronto to Kingston and flying to Kingston is an alternative for people in a hurry since the travelling time

is much shorter than if you take then bus or a train Flying to

Kingston is though usually a more expensive way of travelling Travelling time

Toronto (YYZ) ndash Kingston (YGK) 50min

Montreacuteal (YMQ) ndash Kingston (YGK) 4h

If you are going from Montreacuteal to Kingston the flights will go to To-

ronto first and the travelling time will depend on the transfer time be-

tween the flights

By train wwwviarailca

Getting to Kingston by train is a faster alternative than taking the bus but the train station in

Kingston is located far from campus and downtown Kingston

so you will have to take the bus or a taxi into the centre of town Travelling time

Montreacuteal ndash Kingston 2h 45 min Toronto ndash Kingston 2 h 30min

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

Getting to Kingston by car is often

a cheap alternative if you are a

couple of people who share the car

rental Renting cars in Canada is

relatively cheap and the gas prices

are around $1 per litre There are

many car rental services and you

can easily rent a car in Toronto and

return it in Kingston Note that

there is a underage fee of $35 per

day and driver if you are between

21 and 25 years old If you are

under 21 years it is almost

impossible to rent a car

There are several

ways of getting to Kingston from bigger

cities such as Toronto or Montreal Usually it is much

cheaper going to these cities and

making your way towards Kingston

from there

GETTING TO KINGSTON

SMARTER TRAVELS

AROUND CAMPUS

WHATrsquoS ON CAMPUS

SCHOOL FACILITIES

Queenrsquos Centre

The Queenlsquos Centre is a brand new athletic building opened in Decem-ber 2009 In the Queenlsquos Centre you can do many different sports and activities such as spinning swimming weight lifting pilates basket-

ball volleyball and much more

Follow this link to see a map over the Queenlsquos Centre

httpwwwqueensucaqueenscentreplanshtml

Campus Bookstore httpwwwcampusbookstorecom

The Campus bookstore is where most of the Queenlsquos students buy their

course textbooks The bookstore has all the books you need for your term at queens

Opening hours Monday-Friday 9am to 6pm

Saturday 10am to 5pm Sunday Closed

The Campus Bookstore is located in Clark Hall which is located on an

unnamed street between University Ave and Arch Street (see campus

map)

Library Information

Queenlsquos University has several different libraries on campus If you

would like to gain information about them just follow the link below

httplibraryqueensucalibraryoverview

Campus map

SCHOOL FACILITIES

JDUC

John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) httpwwwqueensucajduc

The John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) is one of the main building

on the Queenlsquos campus It is the home to the Student Governments

(AMS amp SGPS) faculty societies student clubs and organizations as

well as various campus offices It serves as a formal and informal

student centered meeting place to foster communication among and

between students faculty staff and alumni The JDUC is the campus

focal point for entertainment and retail products amp services and is the

place for students to meet with their friends and relax for a beverage

snack or meal

What can be found in the JDUC

Cafeterias

Used bookstore

Tanning salon

The Queenlsquos Pub

AMS

And much more

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JDUC BUILDING MAP LEVEL 1

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SERVICES OFFERED BY THE AMS

The Publishing amp Copy

Centre (PampCC) is located in the lower level of the JDUC and is

designed to serve studentslsquo printing and copying needs The PampCC offers a wide

variety of services ranging from basic printing and

photocopying to professional binding and poster design

Destinations is a campus travel and tourism service that offers

students the cheapest and most convenient bus service from Kingston to

Toronto Ottawa and Montreal Destinations also sells

tickets to various events both on and off campus and charters

group trips to sports games concerts and arts performances in Toronto

Ottawa etc In addition Destinations makes and sells In-

ternational Student Identity Cards (ISICs) which offer students discounts on ViaRail

train tickets and other retail ser-vices Finally Destinations col-

laborates with Kingston Transit in order to enable students the unlimited use of

Kingston Transit for the year with a valid Queenlsquos student

card

The Alma Mater

Society (AMS) the oldest student

government in Canada represents over 13800 students and serves as

the central undergraduate student

government at Queenlsquos University The AMS is composed of 11 faculty

and residence societies and has an annual

operating budget of over $14 million The AMS is the only exclusively

undergraduate student-run government

in the country managing 14

student-run corporate services 41 committees and over

200 clubs Employing over 1000 volunteers

and 500 part-time paid staff the AMS is a truly unique organization that

aims to serve and represent the diversity

of students at Queenlsquos University

The AMS Pub Services (TAPS)

consists of two pub locations Alfielsquos Nightclub and the Queenlsquos Pub

Alfielsquos located on the lower level of the JDUC is Queenlsquos largest student bar and is open every Wednesday

and Friday nights for drinks and dancing In addition Alfielsquos hosts a

weekly Jazz Lounge on Monday nights which features live music by student performers from the Queenlsquos

School of Music Queenlsquos Pub (QP) which is on the upper level of the

JDUC offers a more relaxing atmosphere featuring 7 beers on tap a fantastic menu two TVs and a

pool table

The AMS Merchandise

Services (TAMS) consists of two retail

outlets Tricolour Outfitters and The Used Bookstore Collectively

these two services offer students a wide variety of stylish and affordable

school essentials Tricolour Outfitters sells a wide inventory of Queenlsquos clothing and other merchandise and

also offers custom clothing for teams residence floors etc The Used

Bookstore sells and consigns used textbooks and also provides students with an extensive range of

school supplies

IMPORTANT DATES FROM THE AMS

Important Dates

January 11 ndash Classes Begin January 15 ndash Grand Opening of the Queenlsquos Centre

January 16 ndash Winter Clubs Night

January 27 ndash Applications for AMS Winter Committee Hiring Due

February 1-6 ndash Exposure Arts Festival

February 1 ndash Catch Me If You Can Begins February 2-3 ndash AMS Winter Referendum and Executive Election

February 8 ndash AMS Council Applications Due

February 15 ndash AMS Officer Applications Due

February 23 ndash AMS Annual General Meeting

March 1 ndash AMS Manager and Assistant Manager Applications Due

March 11-13 ndash Vogue Fashion Show March 11 ndash Best Darn Singer on Campus

March 15 ndash AMS Service Staff Applications Due

April 9 ndash Last Day of Classes

April 15 ndash Exams Begin

QUEENrsquoS VARSITY

SCHEDULES

Queenlsquos University has many great teams playing on campus during the winter From the exciting hockey games to the intimate basketball team victories there is a game for you The Queenlsquos Golden Gaels are

well-supported within the Queenlsquos culture with many students rallying behind their teams

Menlsquos Hockey httpqueenshockeycomschedulephp

Womenlsquos Hockey httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=whockeyamp

Menlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mbballamp

Womenlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wbballamp

Menlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mvballamp

Womenlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wvballamp

Additional Information on the Queenlsquos Golden Gaels Sports Teams

httpwwwgogaelsgocom

Welcome

SOCIALIZING IN KINGSTON

Now that you found a place to live figured out your courses and have made plans to visit different cities itlsquos time to organize your social calendar

Although Kingston is a small town many activities are available in the downtown area (The Hub) Restaurants retail stores bars movie theatre coffee shops

pubshellip

JanuaryFebruary

Live Your Library Kingston Jazz Society local

libraries January to April wwwkingstonjazzcom

Kingston Winter Antique Show Portsmouth Olympic

Harbour early February 613-386-4415

Feb Fest Market Square Join in on one of Ontariolsquos

premier winter events early February

wwwfebfestkingstoncom Cezannersquos Closet Ban Righ

Hall Queenlsquos University 613-533-3171

Historic Hockey Series A must see if youlsquore new to

hockey Confederation Basin early February

613-548-4415

Kingston Film Festival Various locations around Kingston Late February

wwwkingcanfilmfestcom

MarchApril

Maple Madness Little

Cataraqui Creek Conservation See a Canadian treat being made

613-546-4228 ext 500

Rail-o-Rama Model Train Show Ambassador Resort Hotel mid March

613-962-7731

May Historic Farmers Market

every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from Maymdash

September market Square Interconnected Art Studio

Tour various locations early May

wwwkingstonartistscom

Royal Military College Convocation and Sunset Ceremony mid-May Fort

Henry wwwrmcca

ANNUAL KINGSTON WINTERSPRING

EVENTS

The Brass Pub httpwwwthebrasspubcom

indexphp Sports Pub on Princess Street

Great for Late Night Eats or Recov-ery Food the Next Morning

Monday Nights ndash Buy one appe-tizer get the second half price

Tuesday Nights ndash 35 cent wings

(Best wings in town) Wednesday Nights ndash frac12 pound bur-

gers for only $175 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash Giant chicken fajitas for only $350 CAD

Friday Nights ndash Steak special for $895 CAD

LIVE MUSIC Sundays Mondays

and Thursdays

(We recommend you see Smitty

play on Sundays and Mondays Get

there early)

The Merchant

httpwwwmerchanttaphousecom

Another great pub (near the lake ndash

a nice break from Princess St) Full menu SaladsSoups Pizza Pasta Sandwiches Drinkshellip Great

on Tuesdays when therelsquos not much else going on

Tuesday Nights - $3 drinks all day and all night

Wednesday Nights ndash A bottle of

Alexander Keiths and an 8oz steak dinner for $999 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash 40 cent wings

Sunday Nights - $3 caesars

LIVE MUSIC ndash Tuesdays (Smitty)

Wednesdays (the Dan Curtis

Band) Thursdays (the Trevor

Walsh Band) Fridays (Emily Fen-

nel) and Saturdays (some of King-

stonlsquos best rock bands)

PUB NIGHTS

KINGSTON PUBS

KINGSTON PUBS Continued

Tir nan Og

httpkingstontirnanogpubscomhome

Irish pub Rated 1 Restaurant in Kingston

Monday and Tuesdays Nights ndash

Waterfront Patio (weather permit-ting)

Wednesday Nights ndash Alexander Keithlsquos - $399 frac12 price appetizers

live music at 9 pm Thursday Nights ndash Karaoke Night

Ladieslsquo Night Out (starts at 800pm)

Friday Nights ndash 2 Pints of Guin-nessHarpKilkennySmithwicks

only $900 DJ at 1100pm

Saturday Nights ndash DJ at 1100pm

Sunday Nights ndash NFL Nights 8 LCD Screens and frac12 price wings

Do you like to sing Tir nan Og is great on Thursday nights for a little

Karaoke

PUB NIGHTS

MAP OF KINGSTON BARS PUBS AND CLUBS

1 Elixir Nightclub 2 The Brass

3 Alehouse 4 Stages 5 The Merchant

6 Tir Nan Og 7 Joy Supper Club

These venues are clubs The venues without a lsquoare pubs

NOTE Alfielsquos is located on cam-

pus in the basement of the JDUC

(John Deutsch Center) building

Queenlsquos Campus is located South

of Princess Street

The Ale House

The Alehouse Canteen (below the bar) has sandwiches wraps

burgers and more The Alehouse is the most popular

club for Queenlsquos students

Free cover before 12 with your student card Otherwise $6 cover

Best Nights to Go Thursdays ($250 drinks)

Fridays Saturdays

Alfiersquos Nightclub Student nightclub and lounge

known for its great music On campus (outside the west side of the John Deutsch Center)

Best Nights to Go

Wednesdays (but the line can get busy so get there early)

No cover and free coat check

Stages Nightclub

Second largest nightclub after the Alehouse

Best Nights to Go Mondays ndash Beach Slam

(seasonal) Thursdays - $250 rail drinks

all night long free cover

with student card or $3 until 11

Fridays ndash Ladies in free before midnight and a glow party

no cover and $250 rail drinks

until midnight

DANCE THE

NIGHT AWAY

KINGSTON BARS AND CLUBS

Get on your dancing shoes and party at the hottest (and only) clubs in Kingston

RESTAURANTS Tired of eating Mac and Cheese every night

Try one of the following delicious

Japanese Food

Asha

Great food and service Karaoke rooms $30hour (group of 5 or less)

$50hour (group of 10 or less) 177 Princess Street

613-531-7919

Take Sushi

Great Japanese restaurant

120 Princess Street

613-544-1376

Chinese Food

Silver Wok Takeout Available

Great food clean good service 373 King Street E 613-544-6634

VIP Another popular Chinese

Restaurant on Princess Street

528 Princess Street

613-530-2828

Italian Cuisine

Ginorsquos Pizza and Spaghetti Free delivery on orders over $15

Pizza pasta finger foods and sal-ads Open late (until 2am on weekdays

3am FridaySaturday and 1am on Sundays)

557 Princess Street 613-542-4444

Tatarsquos Pizza Take out and delivery available

Casual dress and atmosphere Bar area (pool darts and a big

screen TV)

569 Princess Street

613-549-4272

Frankie Pestorsquos

Rustic Italian dishes inspired by

traditional family recipes Menu

changes often and portions are

huge

176 Ontario Street

613-542-1071

Woodenheads

Probably the best pizza youlsquoll find

in Kingston Donlsquot expect your tra-

ditional pepperoni and mozzarella

though

192 Ontario Street

613ndash 549ndash 1812

lsquo

JAPANESE CHINESE INDIAN ITALIAN

Indian Cuisine

Darbas Great service great food

One of Kingstonlsquos best Indian Restaurants Large portions and

friendly staff

479 Princess Street

613-548-7053

RESTAURANTS

Breakfast Stooleyrsquos Cafe

Take Out Available Right on the corner of Johnson and Division

Everything from omelettes to pasta Great for some greasy eats after a messy night

118 Division Street

613-547-4044 11am-2am httpwwwthemenusiteca

restphprID=30

The Brass A great breakfast for a great price

(also serves dinner) Breakfast Served Monday to

Friday from 11am-3pm Brunch Served Saturdays and

Sundays 10am-3pm 403 Princess Street

613-544-8334

httpwwwthebrasspubcommenuphp

Windmills Cafe Eggs oatmeal crepes pancakes

bagels perogies and more Kingstonlsquos best Saturday and

Sunday brunch 184 Princess Street

613-544-3948

httpwwwwebwoodscom

windmillsmenucfmaction=viewmenudetailsampModule=

Restaurant

Pan Chancho Bakery amp Cafeacute

Go for brunch at one of Kingstonlsquos

finest cafeacutes Opens daily at 7am

44 Princess Street

613-544-7790

httpwwwpanchanchocom

BREAKFAST

There are many good

restaurants serving a

variety of cuisines in

many different

atmospheres The fol-

lowing sites are useful

for finding restaurants

in the Kingston area

httpwwwwhatsonkingsto

ncomentertain

restanthtml

httpwwwkingstonkioskcomdirectoryphp

categoryId=179

http

wwwdougblackstockcomkingston-ontario

restaurantsphp

http

kingstonontario-restaurantscom

httpwwwfoodincca

OntarioKingston

We havenlsquot tried

them all but we definitely have some

favourites and this section will provide you with some of our

tips

RESTAURANTS

Date Restaurants

Grizzly Grill Fire places and candles make for a romantic evening

Appetizers pizzas pastas seafood prime rib sandwiches

soups and salads - your date is sure to find something here Amazing food at reasonable prices

Turns into a bar at night (grab a drink and play a round of pool)

395 Princess Street 613-544-7566

Megalos Everything from burgers to crab

ravioli Appetizers salads pastas pizzas

platters and great desserts Quiet romantic atmosphere 226 Princess Street

613-531-9788

Chez Piggy One of Kingstonlsquos classier restaurants

Shrimp oysters calamari fish pork chop sea scallops lamb

steak A bit pricey but provides a great experience great food and great

service Turns into a classy bar later on

68 Princess Street

613-549-7673

Steakhouses

The Keg Kingstonlsquos best steakhouse

Starters and soups salads sirloins New Yorklsquos and traditional

steaks prime rib seafood chicken and ribs and classis Keg dinners

300 King Street East

613-549-1333

French Bistro Cuisine

Le Chien Noir A taste of French cuisine

Poutine fried calamari lamb fish mussels and more Classy and pricey

69 Brock Street 613-549-5635

Thai and Pan-Asian Cuisine

Mango Appetizers soups and salads

curries stir-fries seafood rice noodles Vietnamese foods

161 Princess Street

613-549-3815

Mekong

Traditional Thai food right in the

heart of the hub

394 Princess Street

613-549ndash 5902

DATE RESTAURANTS

Steakhouses

Bistros Thai cuisine

Impress your date with a fancy night out

RESTAURANTS

Pub Food

The Brass Serves breakfast brunch dinner and late night eats

Salads nachos quesadillas wings ribs sandwiches burgers wraps

and clubs 403 Princess Street 613-544-8334

Fanatics

Appetizers soups and salads pizza burgers sandwiches wraps meatloaf steak salmon

pasta and more Great sports lounge great food

371 Princess Street 613-542-3267

Lonestar Texas Grill

Starters salads steaks ribs chicken fajitas burgers

sandwicheshellip Free nachos and salsa to start off your meal

251 Ontario Street 613-548-8888

Kingston Brew Pub

Your usual pub food with over 20

different types of beer on tap

most of which are brewed on site

34 Clarence Street

613 - 542-4978

Fast Food

McDonaldrsquos

285 Princess Street 613-549-3999

Burger King 500 Princess Street

613-531-5137

Pizza Pizza 414 Princess Street 613-542-1111

Dominos Pizza

493 Princess Street 613-548-3730

Subway

356 Princess Street

613-541-3071

Pita Grill

371 Princess Street

613 ndash542-9195

PUB FOOD FAST FOOD

No need to spend big bucks for a full tummyhellip

the following options offer cheap and tasty food

Urban Outfitters Popular clothing styles in Canada for good prices

Location 204 Princess St

Urban Trade Similar to Urban Outfitters but includes more mainstream

options Location 201 Princess St

Blueprint Contains many different popular

brands Location 246 Princess St

Lululemon Athletica

Very popular clothing store in Canada Makes very comfortable and

functional clothes Location 270 Princess St

American Apparel

Comfortable shirts and accessories Very popular within

Queenlsquos Location 274 Princess St

Roots Canada The conventional Canadian

clothing store Get your Vancouver 2010 clothing

here Location 229 Princess St

Steilman Outlet Elegant womenlsquos fashion

Location 206 Princess St Doverrsquos Mens Wear

Elegant suits Popular brands such as Ed Hardy

and Lacoste Location 155 Princess St

Sir Gawain Fashion Clothes

High fashion clothing for men and women

Location 34 Princess St

CLOTHING STORES CLOSE TO CAMPUS

Princess St Shops

Kingston offers a wide variety of popular clothing stores all

conveniently located in the downtown core on Princess Street Start at the Hub and walk along Princess to the waterfront and along the way you will be able to find a large selection of stores that will meet

any of your needs

GROCERY STORES

IN KINGSTON

Standard

Metro Located close to the ghetto Open 24 hours for your needs

Location 310 Barrie Street

Loblawrsquos Greatest selection of food in Kingston Also sells kitchen

products and clothing Location 1060 Princess Street

Food Basics Cheaper food but limited selection

Contains all the standard food options

Location 33 Barrack Street Johnrsquos Meat Market

Kingstonlsquos best butcher Well priced meats and fish

Location 507 Princess Street

Specialty Stores

Bulk Barn Large quantities of common snack foods

Low cost and large selection Location 824 Norwest Road

Convenience Stores Campus One Stop

Located besides Goodes Great selection for a convenience store but expensive price

Location At the corner of Earl Street and Alfred Street

Bedorersquos Food Market Close to Goodes Hall

Very nice owners Location 395 Earl Street

Freddiersquos Grocery In middle of the Ghetto for easy

access Occasional stock outs

Location 219 University Ave

TRAVELLING TIPS

While you are on exchange at Queenlsquos you should take the opportunity to explore other areas and cities around Kingston This section will provide some tips on how to enjoy yourself outside of Kingston

The World is a book and those who do not

travel read only a page ~St Augustine

SMARTER TRVELS

Information vs Interests

TRAVELLING INFORMATION

Kingston is located conveniently between major cities such as Montreacuteal

and Toronto and there are several places you should visit while you are

on exchange at Queenlsquos Travelling to other cities from Kingston is

something incoming exchange students often want to do and the

travelling alternatives are different depending on where you would like

to go Generally bus is the cheapest alternative if you are travelling by

yourself with just a few other friends or if you are under 25 Since car

rental services often have a underage fee of $35 per day and driver if

you are under 25 years old renting a car is only a cheap alternative if

you can gather some people to share the rent Travelling by train is

more comfortable than taking the bus but it is usually more expensive

and the train station in Kingston is located far from campus and the

downtown area which requires a taxi to get in to town

This section will provide you with useful tips when you are travelling to

Kingston for the first time or when you are planning on making a trip to

another city

Ps Do not forget to check out the ETC (Exchange Transfer Committee)

trips and events These events are usually very fun and offers a great

opportunity getting to know other students Check out

httpcomsocqueensucaetcHomehtml for more information

SMARTER TRAVELS

Convenience vs

Cost

GETTING AROUND IN KINGSTON

Kingston offers many different shopping opportunities and such but

getting to these can sometimes be a problem since the big shopping malls are located far from downtown as well as the campus area This section will therefore provide tips on how to best

find your way in Kingston

Getting around in Kingston by taxi Taxi services in Kingston are relatively cheap Taxis are a good alter-

native if you are in a hurry and taxis are often available on campus between the JDUC building and Stauffer library by the

intersection between University Ave and Union St (see campus map) If you are not on campus there are several taxi

companies which you can call and here are some suggestions Ameylsquos taxi +16135461111

Kingston amp Amherst taxi +16135423333 Ameylsquos Greenwood taxi +16136346644

Getting around in Kingston by bus

Riding the bus is free for all Queenlsquos university students if you show

your student card and taking the bus is an alternative which should be

used if there is a possibility The bus schedule is not the best and get-

ting to certain locations in Kingston can sometimes be hard

rdquoYoursquore a funny guymdash but looks arenrsquot everything

- Taxi Driver (1976)

SMARTER TRAVELS Interests vs Information

TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS

There are several cities that are recommended to be visited while you are on exchange at Queenlsquos This section will present the most popular

locations and how you get there most easily You can go either by car bus train or air and the websites are

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

There are many different car rental services in Kingston Here are some recommended

By bus httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations

Provides cheap bus tickets from the campus to Montreacuteal Ottawa and

Toronto This alternative is only available to Queenlsquos student and tickets are available through the Destinations office in the JDUC

building on the second floor (see campus map) wwwcoachcanadaca

Offers bus tickets to many different locations in New York Ontario and

Queacutebec By train

wwwviarailca

Viarail provides train tickets to many different locations in Canada By air

wwwaircanadaca

The majority of flights in Canada is operated by Air Canada but

sometimes there are other cheaper alternatives

Check httpwwwcheapflightsca for more alternatives

A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are

after it as when you are in it

EXPLORING THE REGION

Algonquin Provincial Park

ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL

PARK

httpwwwalgonquinparkonca

Algonquin Parks many trails offer something for everyone Whether

youre up for a vigorous bicycle ride through beautiful forest a

two-day hike into the Interior or a leisurely walk to a stunning

lookout you can find a trail that will explore the many facets of

Algonquins beauty The Algonquin Provincial Park is a big natural reserve which offers

activities for everyone Here you can go canoeing camping fishing walking on beautiful trails skiing dog sledding mountain biking

horseback riding and much more It is a beautiful place to go if you would like to experience the Canadian nature and wildlife

How to get there

The easiest way to get to Algonquin Provincial Park is by car Take

the 401 highway from Kingston and exit on highway 41 after about

20km Continue on highway 41 for 200km and then exit west on

highway 60 Follow highway 60 until you get to Algonquin

Take a bite out of The big apple

NEW YORK CITY

httpwwwnewyorkcom

New York is a city everyone should visit while on exchange at Queenlsquos The big apple offers a wide variety of activities and places to see such

as the empire state building central park ground zero and statue of liberty It is also a perfect place to go shopping since it generally is cheaper in the US than in Canada and the city offers many good

places for shopping

How to get there By car

Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and then exit south on the 81 Drive for about 400km and then drive west on the 380 for about 50km

Continue west on to highway 80 for about 100km until you get to New York

By bus Taking the bus from Kingston to New York usually takes about 13 or 14

hours The bus first goes to Toronto and Buffalo and then heads for New York Taking the bus is not a good alternative if you are in a

hurry but it is recommended if you want to travel cheaply and do not have anyone to rent a car with

By air

Going by air to New York is a good alternative It is recommended to

take the bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport from Kingston

and fly to New York from there Since domestic flights in the US are

usually cheaper an alternative is to take the bus to Buffalo and fly

from there

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA New York City

BOSTON

httpwwwcityofbostongovvisitors

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA It has about 600 000 inhabitants and is the home of many great universities such as Harvard

University and MIT It is a fun city to visit and it is strongly recommended to attend a hockey game (Boston Bruins) or a baseball

game (Boston Red Sox) How to get there

There are different way of getting to Boston from Kingston

By car

Renting a car and driving to Boston is a popular alternative and it is often relatively cheap if you are a couple of people sharing the rent If you decide to drive to Boston take the 401 east from Kingston and exit

south on highway 81 after about 40km Drive south on the 81 for about 170km and then drive east on highway 90 towards Boston That

distance is about 500km By air

Going by air to Boston is more expensive than renting a car If you

decide to go by air the plane will always stop in Toronto or Montreacuteal

first and it is therefore recommended to go to either Toronto or

Montreacuteal by bus and then go to Boston by air

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA Boston

MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

Page 18: Exchange E-Magazine Winter 2010

AROUND CAMPUS

WHATrsquoS ON CAMPUS

SCHOOL FACILITIES

Queenrsquos Centre

The Queenlsquos Centre is a brand new athletic building opened in Decem-ber 2009 In the Queenlsquos Centre you can do many different sports and activities such as spinning swimming weight lifting pilates basket-

ball volleyball and much more

Follow this link to see a map over the Queenlsquos Centre

httpwwwqueensucaqueenscentreplanshtml

Campus Bookstore httpwwwcampusbookstorecom

The Campus bookstore is where most of the Queenlsquos students buy their

course textbooks The bookstore has all the books you need for your term at queens

Opening hours Monday-Friday 9am to 6pm

Saturday 10am to 5pm Sunday Closed

The Campus Bookstore is located in Clark Hall which is located on an

unnamed street between University Ave and Arch Street (see campus

map)

Library Information

Queenlsquos University has several different libraries on campus If you

would like to gain information about them just follow the link below

httplibraryqueensucalibraryoverview

Campus map

SCHOOL FACILITIES

JDUC

John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) httpwwwqueensucajduc

The John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) is one of the main building

on the Queenlsquos campus It is the home to the Student Governments

(AMS amp SGPS) faculty societies student clubs and organizations as

well as various campus offices It serves as a formal and informal

student centered meeting place to foster communication among and

between students faculty staff and alumni The JDUC is the campus

focal point for entertainment and retail products amp services and is the

place for students to meet with their friends and relax for a beverage

snack or meal

What can be found in the JDUC

Cafeterias

Used bookstore

Tanning salon

The Queenlsquos Pub

AMS

And much more

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JDUC BUILDING MAP LEVEL 1

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SERVICES OFFERED BY THE AMS

The Publishing amp Copy

Centre (PampCC) is located in the lower level of the JDUC and is

designed to serve studentslsquo printing and copying needs The PampCC offers a wide

variety of services ranging from basic printing and

photocopying to professional binding and poster design

Destinations is a campus travel and tourism service that offers

students the cheapest and most convenient bus service from Kingston to

Toronto Ottawa and Montreal Destinations also sells

tickets to various events both on and off campus and charters

group trips to sports games concerts and arts performances in Toronto

Ottawa etc In addition Destinations makes and sells In-

ternational Student Identity Cards (ISICs) which offer students discounts on ViaRail

train tickets and other retail ser-vices Finally Destinations col-

laborates with Kingston Transit in order to enable students the unlimited use of

Kingston Transit for the year with a valid Queenlsquos student

card

The Alma Mater

Society (AMS) the oldest student

government in Canada represents over 13800 students and serves as

the central undergraduate student

government at Queenlsquos University The AMS is composed of 11 faculty

and residence societies and has an annual

operating budget of over $14 million The AMS is the only exclusively

undergraduate student-run government

in the country managing 14

student-run corporate services 41 committees and over

200 clubs Employing over 1000 volunteers

and 500 part-time paid staff the AMS is a truly unique organization that

aims to serve and represent the diversity

of students at Queenlsquos University

The AMS Pub Services (TAPS)

consists of two pub locations Alfielsquos Nightclub and the Queenlsquos Pub

Alfielsquos located on the lower level of the JDUC is Queenlsquos largest student bar and is open every Wednesday

and Friday nights for drinks and dancing In addition Alfielsquos hosts a

weekly Jazz Lounge on Monday nights which features live music by student performers from the Queenlsquos

School of Music Queenlsquos Pub (QP) which is on the upper level of the

JDUC offers a more relaxing atmosphere featuring 7 beers on tap a fantastic menu two TVs and a

pool table

The AMS Merchandise

Services (TAMS) consists of two retail

outlets Tricolour Outfitters and The Used Bookstore Collectively

these two services offer students a wide variety of stylish and affordable

school essentials Tricolour Outfitters sells a wide inventory of Queenlsquos clothing and other merchandise and

also offers custom clothing for teams residence floors etc The Used

Bookstore sells and consigns used textbooks and also provides students with an extensive range of

school supplies

IMPORTANT DATES FROM THE AMS

Important Dates

January 11 ndash Classes Begin January 15 ndash Grand Opening of the Queenlsquos Centre

January 16 ndash Winter Clubs Night

January 27 ndash Applications for AMS Winter Committee Hiring Due

February 1-6 ndash Exposure Arts Festival

February 1 ndash Catch Me If You Can Begins February 2-3 ndash AMS Winter Referendum and Executive Election

February 8 ndash AMS Council Applications Due

February 15 ndash AMS Officer Applications Due

February 23 ndash AMS Annual General Meeting

March 1 ndash AMS Manager and Assistant Manager Applications Due

March 11-13 ndash Vogue Fashion Show March 11 ndash Best Darn Singer on Campus

March 15 ndash AMS Service Staff Applications Due

April 9 ndash Last Day of Classes

April 15 ndash Exams Begin

QUEENrsquoS VARSITY

SCHEDULES

Queenlsquos University has many great teams playing on campus during the winter From the exciting hockey games to the intimate basketball team victories there is a game for you The Queenlsquos Golden Gaels are

well-supported within the Queenlsquos culture with many students rallying behind their teams

Menlsquos Hockey httpqueenshockeycomschedulephp

Womenlsquos Hockey httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=whockeyamp

Menlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mbballamp

Womenlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wbballamp

Menlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mvballamp

Womenlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wvballamp

Additional Information on the Queenlsquos Golden Gaels Sports Teams

httpwwwgogaelsgocom

Welcome

SOCIALIZING IN KINGSTON

Now that you found a place to live figured out your courses and have made plans to visit different cities itlsquos time to organize your social calendar

Although Kingston is a small town many activities are available in the downtown area (The Hub) Restaurants retail stores bars movie theatre coffee shops

pubshellip

JanuaryFebruary

Live Your Library Kingston Jazz Society local

libraries January to April wwwkingstonjazzcom

Kingston Winter Antique Show Portsmouth Olympic

Harbour early February 613-386-4415

Feb Fest Market Square Join in on one of Ontariolsquos

premier winter events early February

wwwfebfestkingstoncom Cezannersquos Closet Ban Righ

Hall Queenlsquos University 613-533-3171

Historic Hockey Series A must see if youlsquore new to

hockey Confederation Basin early February

613-548-4415

Kingston Film Festival Various locations around Kingston Late February

wwwkingcanfilmfestcom

MarchApril

Maple Madness Little

Cataraqui Creek Conservation See a Canadian treat being made

613-546-4228 ext 500

Rail-o-Rama Model Train Show Ambassador Resort Hotel mid March

613-962-7731

May Historic Farmers Market

every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from Maymdash

September market Square Interconnected Art Studio

Tour various locations early May

wwwkingstonartistscom

Royal Military College Convocation and Sunset Ceremony mid-May Fort

Henry wwwrmcca

ANNUAL KINGSTON WINTERSPRING

EVENTS

The Brass Pub httpwwwthebrasspubcom

indexphp Sports Pub on Princess Street

Great for Late Night Eats or Recov-ery Food the Next Morning

Monday Nights ndash Buy one appe-tizer get the second half price

Tuesday Nights ndash 35 cent wings

(Best wings in town) Wednesday Nights ndash frac12 pound bur-

gers for only $175 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash Giant chicken fajitas for only $350 CAD

Friday Nights ndash Steak special for $895 CAD

LIVE MUSIC Sundays Mondays

and Thursdays

(We recommend you see Smitty

play on Sundays and Mondays Get

there early)

The Merchant

httpwwwmerchanttaphousecom

Another great pub (near the lake ndash

a nice break from Princess St) Full menu SaladsSoups Pizza Pasta Sandwiches Drinkshellip Great

on Tuesdays when therelsquos not much else going on

Tuesday Nights - $3 drinks all day and all night

Wednesday Nights ndash A bottle of

Alexander Keiths and an 8oz steak dinner for $999 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash 40 cent wings

Sunday Nights - $3 caesars

LIVE MUSIC ndash Tuesdays (Smitty)

Wednesdays (the Dan Curtis

Band) Thursdays (the Trevor

Walsh Band) Fridays (Emily Fen-

nel) and Saturdays (some of King-

stonlsquos best rock bands)

PUB NIGHTS

KINGSTON PUBS

KINGSTON PUBS Continued

Tir nan Og

httpkingstontirnanogpubscomhome

Irish pub Rated 1 Restaurant in Kingston

Monday and Tuesdays Nights ndash

Waterfront Patio (weather permit-ting)

Wednesday Nights ndash Alexander Keithlsquos - $399 frac12 price appetizers

live music at 9 pm Thursday Nights ndash Karaoke Night

Ladieslsquo Night Out (starts at 800pm)

Friday Nights ndash 2 Pints of Guin-nessHarpKilkennySmithwicks

only $900 DJ at 1100pm

Saturday Nights ndash DJ at 1100pm

Sunday Nights ndash NFL Nights 8 LCD Screens and frac12 price wings

Do you like to sing Tir nan Og is great on Thursday nights for a little

Karaoke

PUB NIGHTS

MAP OF KINGSTON BARS PUBS AND CLUBS

1 Elixir Nightclub 2 The Brass

3 Alehouse 4 Stages 5 The Merchant

6 Tir Nan Og 7 Joy Supper Club

These venues are clubs The venues without a lsquoare pubs

NOTE Alfielsquos is located on cam-

pus in the basement of the JDUC

(John Deutsch Center) building

Queenlsquos Campus is located South

of Princess Street

The Ale House

The Alehouse Canteen (below the bar) has sandwiches wraps

burgers and more The Alehouse is the most popular

club for Queenlsquos students

Free cover before 12 with your student card Otherwise $6 cover

Best Nights to Go Thursdays ($250 drinks)

Fridays Saturdays

Alfiersquos Nightclub Student nightclub and lounge

known for its great music On campus (outside the west side of the John Deutsch Center)

Best Nights to Go

Wednesdays (but the line can get busy so get there early)

No cover and free coat check

Stages Nightclub

Second largest nightclub after the Alehouse

Best Nights to Go Mondays ndash Beach Slam

(seasonal) Thursdays - $250 rail drinks

all night long free cover

with student card or $3 until 11

Fridays ndash Ladies in free before midnight and a glow party

no cover and $250 rail drinks

until midnight

DANCE THE

NIGHT AWAY

KINGSTON BARS AND CLUBS

Get on your dancing shoes and party at the hottest (and only) clubs in Kingston

RESTAURANTS Tired of eating Mac and Cheese every night

Try one of the following delicious

Japanese Food

Asha

Great food and service Karaoke rooms $30hour (group of 5 or less)

$50hour (group of 10 or less) 177 Princess Street

613-531-7919

Take Sushi

Great Japanese restaurant

120 Princess Street

613-544-1376

Chinese Food

Silver Wok Takeout Available

Great food clean good service 373 King Street E 613-544-6634

VIP Another popular Chinese

Restaurant on Princess Street

528 Princess Street

613-530-2828

Italian Cuisine

Ginorsquos Pizza and Spaghetti Free delivery on orders over $15

Pizza pasta finger foods and sal-ads Open late (until 2am on weekdays

3am FridaySaturday and 1am on Sundays)

557 Princess Street 613-542-4444

Tatarsquos Pizza Take out and delivery available

Casual dress and atmosphere Bar area (pool darts and a big

screen TV)

569 Princess Street

613-549-4272

Frankie Pestorsquos

Rustic Italian dishes inspired by

traditional family recipes Menu

changes often and portions are

huge

176 Ontario Street

613-542-1071

Woodenheads

Probably the best pizza youlsquoll find

in Kingston Donlsquot expect your tra-

ditional pepperoni and mozzarella

though

192 Ontario Street

613ndash 549ndash 1812

lsquo

JAPANESE CHINESE INDIAN ITALIAN

Indian Cuisine

Darbas Great service great food

One of Kingstonlsquos best Indian Restaurants Large portions and

friendly staff

479 Princess Street

613-548-7053

RESTAURANTS

Breakfast Stooleyrsquos Cafe

Take Out Available Right on the corner of Johnson and Division

Everything from omelettes to pasta Great for some greasy eats after a messy night

118 Division Street

613-547-4044 11am-2am httpwwwthemenusiteca

restphprID=30

The Brass A great breakfast for a great price

(also serves dinner) Breakfast Served Monday to

Friday from 11am-3pm Brunch Served Saturdays and

Sundays 10am-3pm 403 Princess Street

613-544-8334

httpwwwthebrasspubcommenuphp

Windmills Cafe Eggs oatmeal crepes pancakes

bagels perogies and more Kingstonlsquos best Saturday and

Sunday brunch 184 Princess Street

613-544-3948

httpwwwwebwoodscom

windmillsmenucfmaction=viewmenudetailsampModule=

Restaurant

Pan Chancho Bakery amp Cafeacute

Go for brunch at one of Kingstonlsquos

finest cafeacutes Opens daily at 7am

44 Princess Street

613-544-7790

httpwwwpanchanchocom

BREAKFAST

There are many good

restaurants serving a

variety of cuisines in

many different

atmospheres The fol-

lowing sites are useful

for finding restaurants

in the Kingston area

httpwwwwhatsonkingsto

ncomentertain

restanthtml

httpwwwkingstonkioskcomdirectoryphp

categoryId=179

http

wwwdougblackstockcomkingston-ontario

restaurantsphp

http

kingstonontario-restaurantscom

httpwwwfoodincca

OntarioKingston

We havenlsquot tried

them all but we definitely have some

favourites and this section will provide you with some of our

tips

RESTAURANTS

Date Restaurants

Grizzly Grill Fire places and candles make for a romantic evening

Appetizers pizzas pastas seafood prime rib sandwiches

soups and salads - your date is sure to find something here Amazing food at reasonable prices

Turns into a bar at night (grab a drink and play a round of pool)

395 Princess Street 613-544-7566

Megalos Everything from burgers to crab

ravioli Appetizers salads pastas pizzas

platters and great desserts Quiet romantic atmosphere 226 Princess Street

613-531-9788

Chez Piggy One of Kingstonlsquos classier restaurants

Shrimp oysters calamari fish pork chop sea scallops lamb

steak A bit pricey but provides a great experience great food and great

service Turns into a classy bar later on

68 Princess Street

613-549-7673

Steakhouses

The Keg Kingstonlsquos best steakhouse

Starters and soups salads sirloins New Yorklsquos and traditional

steaks prime rib seafood chicken and ribs and classis Keg dinners

300 King Street East

613-549-1333

French Bistro Cuisine

Le Chien Noir A taste of French cuisine

Poutine fried calamari lamb fish mussels and more Classy and pricey

69 Brock Street 613-549-5635

Thai and Pan-Asian Cuisine

Mango Appetizers soups and salads

curries stir-fries seafood rice noodles Vietnamese foods

161 Princess Street

613-549-3815

Mekong

Traditional Thai food right in the

heart of the hub

394 Princess Street

613-549ndash 5902

DATE RESTAURANTS

Steakhouses

Bistros Thai cuisine

Impress your date with a fancy night out

RESTAURANTS

Pub Food

The Brass Serves breakfast brunch dinner and late night eats

Salads nachos quesadillas wings ribs sandwiches burgers wraps

and clubs 403 Princess Street 613-544-8334

Fanatics

Appetizers soups and salads pizza burgers sandwiches wraps meatloaf steak salmon

pasta and more Great sports lounge great food

371 Princess Street 613-542-3267

Lonestar Texas Grill

Starters salads steaks ribs chicken fajitas burgers

sandwicheshellip Free nachos and salsa to start off your meal

251 Ontario Street 613-548-8888

Kingston Brew Pub

Your usual pub food with over 20

different types of beer on tap

most of which are brewed on site

34 Clarence Street

613 - 542-4978

Fast Food

McDonaldrsquos

285 Princess Street 613-549-3999

Burger King 500 Princess Street

613-531-5137

Pizza Pizza 414 Princess Street 613-542-1111

Dominos Pizza

493 Princess Street 613-548-3730

Subway

356 Princess Street

613-541-3071

Pita Grill

371 Princess Street

613 ndash542-9195

PUB FOOD FAST FOOD

No need to spend big bucks for a full tummyhellip

the following options offer cheap and tasty food

Urban Outfitters Popular clothing styles in Canada for good prices

Location 204 Princess St

Urban Trade Similar to Urban Outfitters but includes more mainstream

options Location 201 Princess St

Blueprint Contains many different popular

brands Location 246 Princess St

Lululemon Athletica

Very popular clothing store in Canada Makes very comfortable and

functional clothes Location 270 Princess St

American Apparel

Comfortable shirts and accessories Very popular within

Queenlsquos Location 274 Princess St

Roots Canada The conventional Canadian

clothing store Get your Vancouver 2010 clothing

here Location 229 Princess St

Steilman Outlet Elegant womenlsquos fashion

Location 206 Princess St Doverrsquos Mens Wear

Elegant suits Popular brands such as Ed Hardy

and Lacoste Location 155 Princess St

Sir Gawain Fashion Clothes

High fashion clothing for men and women

Location 34 Princess St

CLOTHING STORES CLOSE TO CAMPUS

Princess St Shops

Kingston offers a wide variety of popular clothing stores all

conveniently located in the downtown core on Princess Street Start at the Hub and walk along Princess to the waterfront and along the way you will be able to find a large selection of stores that will meet

any of your needs

GROCERY STORES

IN KINGSTON

Standard

Metro Located close to the ghetto Open 24 hours for your needs

Location 310 Barrie Street

Loblawrsquos Greatest selection of food in Kingston Also sells kitchen

products and clothing Location 1060 Princess Street

Food Basics Cheaper food but limited selection

Contains all the standard food options

Location 33 Barrack Street Johnrsquos Meat Market

Kingstonlsquos best butcher Well priced meats and fish

Location 507 Princess Street

Specialty Stores

Bulk Barn Large quantities of common snack foods

Low cost and large selection Location 824 Norwest Road

Convenience Stores Campus One Stop

Located besides Goodes Great selection for a convenience store but expensive price

Location At the corner of Earl Street and Alfred Street

Bedorersquos Food Market Close to Goodes Hall

Very nice owners Location 395 Earl Street

Freddiersquos Grocery In middle of the Ghetto for easy

access Occasional stock outs

Location 219 University Ave

TRAVELLING TIPS

While you are on exchange at Queenlsquos you should take the opportunity to explore other areas and cities around Kingston This section will provide some tips on how to enjoy yourself outside of Kingston

The World is a book and those who do not

travel read only a page ~St Augustine

SMARTER TRVELS

Information vs Interests

TRAVELLING INFORMATION

Kingston is located conveniently between major cities such as Montreacuteal

and Toronto and there are several places you should visit while you are

on exchange at Queenlsquos Travelling to other cities from Kingston is

something incoming exchange students often want to do and the

travelling alternatives are different depending on where you would like

to go Generally bus is the cheapest alternative if you are travelling by

yourself with just a few other friends or if you are under 25 Since car

rental services often have a underage fee of $35 per day and driver if

you are under 25 years old renting a car is only a cheap alternative if

you can gather some people to share the rent Travelling by train is

more comfortable than taking the bus but it is usually more expensive

and the train station in Kingston is located far from campus and the

downtown area which requires a taxi to get in to town

This section will provide you with useful tips when you are travelling to

Kingston for the first time or when you are planning on making a trip to

another city

Ps Do not forget to check out the ETC (Exchange Transfer Committee)

trips and events These events are usually very fun and offers a great

opportunity getting to know other students Check out

httpcomsocqueensucaetcHomehtml for more information

SMARTER TRAVELS

Convenience vs

Cost

GETTING AROUND IN KINGSTON

Kingston offers many different shopping opportunities and such but

getting to these can sometimes be a problem since the big shopping malls are located far from downtown as well as the campus area This section will therefore provide tips on how to best

find your way in Kingston

Getting around in Kingston by taxi Taxi services in Kingston are relatively cheap Taxis are a good alter-

native if you are in a hurry and taxis are often available on campus between the JDUC building and Stauffer library by the

intersection between University Ave and Union St (see campus map) If you are not on campus there are several taxi

companies which you can call and here are some suggestions Ameylsquos taxi +16135461111

Kingston amp Amherst taxi +16135423333 Ameylsquos Greenwood taxi +16136346644

Getting around in Kingston by bus

Riding the bus is free for all Queenlsquos university students if you show

your student card and taking the bus is an alternative which should be

used if there is a possibility The bus schedule is not the best and get-

ting to certain locations in Kingston can sometimes be hard

rdquoYoursquore a funny guymdash but looks arenrsquot everything

- Taxi Driver (1976)

SMARTER TRAVELS Interests vs Information

TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS

There are several cities that are recommended to be visited while you are on exchange at Queenlsquos This section will present the most popular

locations and how you get there most easily You can go either by car bus train or air and the websites are

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

There are many different car rental services in Kingston Here are some recommended

By bus httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations

Provides cheap bus tickets from the campus to Montreacuteal Ottawa and

Toronto This alternative is only available to Queenlsquos student and tickets are available through the Destinations office in the JDUC

building on the second floor (see campus map) wwwcoachcanadaca

Offers bus tickets to many different locations in New York Ontario and

Queacutebec By train

wwwviarailca

Viarail provides train tickets to many different locations in Canada By air

wwwaircanadaca

The majority of flights in Canada is operated by Air Canada but

sometimes there are other cheaper alternatives

Check httpwwwcheapflightsca for more alternatives

A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are

after it as when you are in it

EXPLORING THE REGION

Algonquin Provincial Park

ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL

PARK

httpwwwalgonquinparkonca

Algonquin Parks many trails offer something for everyone Whether

youre up for a vigorous bicycle ride through beautiful forest a

two-day hike into the Interior or a leisurely walk to a stunning

lookout you can find a trail that will explore the many facets of

Algonquins beauty The Algonquin Provincial Park is a big natural reserve which offers

activities for everyone Here you can go canoeing camping fishing walking on beautiful trails skiing dog sledding mountain biking

horseback riding and much more It is a beautiful place to go if you would like to experience the Canadian nature and wildlife

How to get there

The easiest way to get to Algonquin Provincial Park is by car Take

the 401 highway from Kingston and exit on highway 41 after about

20km Continue on highway 41 for 200km and then exit west on

highway 60 Follow highway 60 until you get to Algonquin

Take a bite out of The big apple

NEW YORK CITY

httpwwwnewyorkcom

New York is a city everyone should visit while on exchange at Queenlsquos The big apple offers a wide variety of activities and places to see such

as the empire state building central park ground zero and statue of liberty It is also a perfect place to go shopping since it generally is cheaper in the US than in Canada and the city offers many good

places for shopping

How to get there By car

Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and then exit south on the 81 Drive for about 400km and then drive west on the 380 for about 50km

Continue west on to highway 80 for about 100km until you get to New York

By bus Taking the bus from Kingston to New York usually takes about 13 or 14

hours The bus first goes to Toronto and Buffalo and then heads for New York Taking the bus is not a good alternative if you are in a

hurry but it is recommended if you want to travel cheaply and do not have anyone to rent a car with

By air

Going by air to New York is a good alternative It is recommended to

take the bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport from Kingston

and fly to New York from there Since domestic flights in the US are

usually cheaper an alternative is to take the bus to Buffalo and fly

from there

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA New York City

BOSTON

httpwwwcityofbostongovvisitors

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA It has about 600 000 inhabitants and is the home of many great universities such as Harvard

University and MIT It is a fun city to visit and it is strongly recommended to attend a hockey game (Boston Bruins) or a baseball

game (Boston Red Sox) How to get there

There are different way of getting to Boston from Kingston

By car

Renting a car and driving to Boston is a popular alternative and it is often relatively cheap if you are a couple of people sharing the rent If you decide to drive to Boston take the 401 east from Kingston and exit

south on highway 81 after about 40km Drive south on the 81 for about 170km and then drive east on highway 90 towards Boston That

distance is about 500km By air

Going by air to Boston is more expensive than renting a car If you

decide to go by air the plane will always stop in Toronto or Montreacuteal

first and it is therefore recommended to go to either Toronto or

Montreacuteal by bus and then go to Boston by air

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA Boston

MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

Page 19: Exchange E-Magazine Winter 2010

WHATrsquoS ON CAMPUS

SCHOOL FACILITIES

Queenrsquos Centre

The Queenlsquos Centre is a brand new athletic building opened in Decem-ber 2009 In the Queenlsquos Centre you can do many different sports and activities such as spinning swimming weight lifting pilates basket-

ball volleyball and much more

Follow this link to see a map over the Queenlsquos Centre

httpwwwqueensucaqueenscentreplanshtml

Campus Bookstore httpwwwcampusbookstorecom

The Campus bookstore is where most of the Queenlsquos students buy their

course textbooks The bookstore has all the books you need for your term at queens

Opening hours Monday-Friday 9am to 6pm

Saturday 10am to 5pm Sunday Closed

The Campus Bookstore is located in Clark Hall which is located on an

unnamed street between University Ave and Arch Street (see campus

map)

Library Information

Queenlsquos University has several different libraries on campus If you

would like to gain information about them just follow the link below

httplibraryqueensucalibraryoverview

Campus map

SCHOOL FACILITIES

JDUC

John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) httpwwwqueensucajduc

The John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) is one of the main building

on the Queenlsquos campus It is the home to the Student Governments

(AMS amp SGPS) faculty societies student clubs and organizations as

well as various campus offices It serves as a formal and informal

student centered meeting place to foster communication among and

between students faculty staff and alumni The JDUC is the campus

focal point for entertainment and retail products amp services and is the

place for students to meet with their friends and relax for a beverage

snack or meal

What can be found in the JDUC

Cafeterias

Used bookstore

Tanning salon

The Queenlsquos Pub

AMS

And much more

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JDUC BUILDING MAP LEVEL 1

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SERVICES OFFERED BY THE AMS

The Publishing amp Copy

Centre (PampCC) is located in the lower level of the JDUC and is

designed to serve studentslsquo printing and copying needs The PampCC offers a wide

variety of services ranging from basic printing and

photocopying to professional binding and poster design

Destinations is a campus travel and tourism service that offers

students the cheapest and most convenient bus service from Kingston to

Toronto Ottawa and Montreal Destinations also sells

tickets to various events both on and off campus and charters

group trips to sports games concerts and arts performances in Toronto

Ottawa etc In addition Destinations makes and sells In-

ternational Student Identity Cards (ISICs) which offer students discounts on ViaRail

train tickets and other retail ser-vices Finally Destinations col-

laborates with Kingston Transit in order to enable students the unlimited use of

Kingston Transit for the year with a valid Queenlsquos student

card

The Alma Mater

Society (AMS) the oldest student

government in Canada represents over 13800 students and serves as

the central undergraduate student

government at Queenlsquos University The AMS is composed of 11 faculty

and residence societies and has an annual

operating budget of over $14 million The AMS is the only exclusively

undergraduate student-run government

in the country managing 14

student-run corporate services 41 committees and over

200 clubs Employing over 1000 volunteers

and 500 part-time paid staff the AMS is a truly unique organization that

aims to serve and represent the diversity

of students at Queenlsquos University

The AMS Pub Services (TAPS)

consists of two pub locations Alfielsquos Nightclub and the Queenlsquos Pub

Alfielsquos located on the lower level of the JDUC is Queenlsquos largest student bar and is open every Wednesday

and Friday nights for drinks and dancing In addition Alfielsquos hosts a

weekly Jazz Lounge on Monday nights which features live music by student performers from the Queenlsquos

School of Music Queenlsquos Pub (QP) which is on the upper level of the

JDUC offers a more relaxing atmosphere featuring 7 beers on tap a fantastic menu two TVs and a

pool table

The AMS Merchandise

Services (TAMS) consists of two retail

outlets Tricolour Outfitters and The Used Bookstore Collectively

these two services offer students a wide variety of stylish and affordable

school essentials Tricolour Outfitters sells a wide inventory of Queenlsquos clothing and other merchandise and

also offers custom clothing for teams residence floors etc The Used

Bookstore sells and consigns used textbooks and also provides students with an extensive range of

school supplies

IMPORTANT DATES FROM THE AMS

Important Dates

January 11 ndash Classes Begin January 15 ndash Grand Opening of the Queenlsquos Centre

January 16 ndash Winter Clubs Night

January 27 ndash Applications for AMS Winter Committee Hiring Due

February 1-6 ndash Exposure Arts Festival

February 1 ndash Catch Me If You Can Begins February 2-3 ndash AMS Winter Referendum and Executive Election

February 8 ndash AMS Council Applications Due

February 15 ndash AMS Officer Applications Due

February 23 ndash AMS Annual General Meeting

March 1 ndash AMS Manager and Assistant Manager Applications Due

March 11-13 ndash Vogue Fashion Show March 11 ndash Best Darn Singer on Campus

March 15 ndash AMS Service Staff Applications Due

April 9 ndash Last Day of Classes

April 15 ndash Exams Begin

QUEENrsquoS VARSITY

SCHEDULES

Queenlsquos University has many great teams playing on campus during the winter From the exciting hockey games to the intimate basketball team victories there is a game for you The Queenlsquos Golden Gaels are

well-supported within the Queenlsquos culture with many students rallying behind their teams

Menlsquos Hockey httpqueenshockeycomschedulephp

Womenlsquos Hockey httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=whockeyamp

Menlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mbballamp

Womenlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wbballamp

Menlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mvballamp

Womenlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wvballamp

Additional Information on the Queenlsquos Golden Gaels Sports Teams

httpwwwgogaelsgocom

Welcome

SOCIALIZING IN KINGSTON

Now that you found a place to live figured out your courses and have made plans to visit different cities itlsquos time to organize your social calendar

Although Kingston is a small town many activities are available in the downtown area (The Hub) Restaurants retail stores bars movie theatre coffee shops

pubshellip

JanuaryFebruary

Live Your Library Kingston Jazz Society local

libraries January to April wwwkingstonjazzcom

Kingston Winter Antique Show Portsmouth Olympic

Harbour early February 613-386-4415

Feb Fest Market Square Join in on one of Ontariolsquos

premier winter events early February

wwwfebfestkingstoncom Cezannersquos Closet Ban Righ

Hall Queenlsquos University 613-533-3171

Historic Hockey Series A must see if youlsquore new to

hockey Confederation Basin early February

613-548-4415

Kingston Film Festival Various locations around Kingston Late February

wwwkingcanfilmfestcom

MarchApril

Maple Madness Little

Cataraqui Creek Conservation See a Canadian treat being made

613-546-4228 ext 500

Rail-o-Rama Model Train Show Ambassador Resort Hotel mid March

613-962-7731

May Historic Farmers Market

every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from Maymdash

September market Square Interconnected Art Studio

Tour various locations early May

wwwkingstonartistscom

Royal Military College Convocation and Sunset Ceremony mid-May Fort

Henry wwwrmcca

ANNUAL KINGSTON WINTERSPRING

EVENTS

The Brass Pub httpwwwthebrasspubcom

indexphp Sports Pub on Princess Street

Great for Late Night Eats or Recov-ery Food the Next Morning

Monday Nights ndash Buy one appe-tizer get the second half price

Tuesday Nights ndash 35 cent wings

(Best wings in town) Wednesday Nights ndash frac12 pound bur-

gers for only $175 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash Giant chicken fajitas for only $350 CAD

Friday Nights ndash Steak special for $895 CAD

LIVE MUSIC Sundays Mondays

and Thursdays

(We recommend you see Smitty

play on Sundays and Mondays Get

there early)

The Merchant

httpwwwmerchanttaphousecom

Another great pub (near the lake ndash

a nice break from Princess St) Full menu SaladsSoups Pizza Pasta Sandwiches Drinkshellip Great

on Tuesdays when therelsquos not much else going on

Tuesday Nights - $3 drinks all day and all night

Wednesday Nights ndash A bottle of

Alexander Keiths and an 8oz steak dinner for $999 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash 40 cent wings

Sunday Nights - $3 caesars

LIVE MUSIC ndash Tuesdays (Smitty)

Wednesdays (the Dan Curtis

Band) Thursdays (the Trevor

Walsh Band) Fridays (Emily Fen-

nel) and Saturdays (some of King-

stonlsquos best rock bands)

PUB NIGHTS

KINGSTON PUBS

KINGSTON PUBS Continued

Tir nan Og

httpkingstontirnanogpubscomhome

Irish pub Rated 1 Restaurant in Kingston

Monday and Tuesdays Nights ndash

Waterfront Patio (weather permit-ting)

Wednesday Nights ndash Alexander Keithlsquos - $399 frac12 price appetizers

live music at 9 pm Thursday Nights ndash Karaoke Night

Ladieslsquo Night Out (starts at 800pm)

Friday Nights ndash 2 Pints of Guin-nessHarpKilkennySmithwicks

only $900 DJ at 1100pm

Saturday Nights ndash DJ at 1100pm

Sunday Nights ndash NFL Nights 8 LCD Screens and frac12 price wings

Do you like to sing Tir nan Og is great on Thursday nights for a little

Karaoke

PUB NIGHTS

MAP OF KINGSTON BARS PUBS AND CLUBS

1 Elixir Nightclub 2 The Brass

3 Alehouse 4 Stages 5 The Merchant

6 Tir Nan Og 7 Joy Supper Club

These venues are clubs The venues without a lsquoare pubs

NOTE Alfielsquos is located on cam-

pus in the basement of the JDUC

(John Deutsch Center) building

Queenlsquos Campus is located South

of Princess Street

The Ale House

The Alehouse Canteen (below the bar) has sandwiches wraps

burgers and more The Alehouse is the most popular

club for Queenlsquos students

Free cover before 12 with your student card Otherwise $6 cover

Best Nights to Go Thursdays ($250 drinks)

Fridays Saturdays

Alfiersquos Nightclub Student nightclub and lounge

known for its great music On campus (outside the west side of the John Deutsch Center)

Best Nights to Go

Wednesdays (but the line can get busy so get there early)

No cover and free coat check

Stages Nightclub

Second largest nightclub after the Alehouse

Best Nights to Go Mondays ndash Beach Slam

(seasonal) Thursdays - $250 rail drinks

all night long free cover

with student card or $3 until 11

Fridays ndash Ladies in free before midnight and a glow party

no cover and $250 rail drinks

until midnight

DANCE THE

NIGHT AWAY

KINGSTON BARS AND CLUBS

Get on your dancing shoes and party at the hottest (and only) clubs in Kingston

RESTAURANTS Tired of eating Mac and Cheese every night

Try one of the following delicious

Japanese Food

Asha

Great food and service Karaoke rooms $30hour (group of 5 or less)

$50hour (group of 10 or less) 177 Princess Street

613-531-7919

Take Sushi

Great Japanese restaurant

120 Princess Street

613-544-1376

Chinese Food

Silver Wok Takeout Available

Great food clean good service 373 King Street E 613-544-6634

VIP Another popular Chinese

Restaurant on Princess Street

528 Princess Street

613-530-2828

Italian Cuisine

Ginorsquos Pizza and Spaghetti Free delivery on orders over $15

Pizza pasta finger foods and sal-ads Open late (until 2am on weekdays

3am FridaySaturday and 1am on Sundays)

557 Princess Street 613-542-4444

Tatarsquos Pizza Take out and delivery available

Casual dress and atmosphere Bar area (pool darts and a big

screen TV)

569 Princess Street

613-549-4272

Frankie Pestorsquos

Rustic Italian dishes inspired by

traditional family recipes Menu

changes often and portions are

huge

176 Ontario Street

613-542-1071

Woodenheads

Probably the best pizza youlsquoll find

in Kingston Donlsquot expect your tra-

ditional pepperoni and mozzarella

though

192 Ontario Street

613ndash 549ndash 1812

lsquo

JAPANESE CHINESE INDIAN ITALIAN

Indian Cuisine

Darbas Great service great food

One of Kingstonlsquos best Indian Restaurants Large portions and

friendly staff

479 Princess Street

613-548-7053

RESTAURANTS

Breakfast Stooleyrsquos Cafe

Take Out Available Right on the corner of Johnson and Division

Everything from omelettes to pasta Great for some greasy eats after a messy night

118 Division Street

613-547-4044 11am-2am httpwwwthemenusiteca

restphprID=30

The Brass A great breakfast for a great price

(also serves dinner) Breakfast Served Monday to

Friday from 11am-3pm Brunch Served Saturdays and

Sundays 10am-3pm 403 Princess Street

613-544-8334

httpwwwthebrasspubcommenuphp

Windmills Cafe Eggs oatmeal crepes pancakes

bagels perogies and more Kingstonlsquos best Saturday and

Sunday brunch 184 Princess Street

613-544-3948

httpwwwwebwoodscom

windmillsmenucfmaction=viewmenudetailsampModule=

Restaurant

Pan Chancho Bakery amp Cafeacute

Go for brunch at one of Kingstonlsquos

finest cafeacutes Opens daily at 7am

44 Princess Street

613-544-7790

httpwwwpanchanchocom

BREAKFAST

There are many good

restaurants serving a

variety of cuisines in

many different

atmospheres The fol-

lowing sites are useful

for finding restaurants

in the Kingston area

httpwwwwhatsonkingsto

ncomentertain

restanthtml

httpwwwkingstonkioskcomdirectoryphp

categoryId=179

http

wwwdougblackstockcomkingston-ontario

restaurantsphp

http

kingstonontario-restaurantscom

httpwwwfoodincca

OntarioKingston

We havenlsquot tried

them all but we definitely have some

favourites and this section will provide you with some of our

tips

RESTAURANTS

Date Restaurants

Grizzly Grill Fire places and candles make for a romantic evening

Appetizers pizzas pastas seafood prime rib sandwiches

soups and salads - your date is sure to find something here Amazing food at reasonable prices

Turns into a bar at night (grab a drink and play a round of pool)

395 Princess Street 613-544-7566

Megalos Everything from burgers to crab

ravioli Appetizers salads pastas pizzas

platters and great desserts Quiet romantic atmosphere 226 Princess Street

613-531-9788

Chez Piggy One of Kingstonlsquos classier restaurants

Shrimp oysters calamari fish pork chop sea scallops lamb

steak A bit pricey but provides a great experience great food and great

service Turns into a classy bar later on

68 Princess Street

613-549-7673

Steakhouses

The Keg Kingstonlsquos best steakhouse

Starters and soups salads sirloins New Yorklsquos and traditional

steaks prime rib seafood chicken and ribs and classis Keg dinners

300 King Street East

613-549-1333

French Bistro Cuisine

Le Chien Noir A taste of French cuisine

Poutine fried calamari lamb fish mussels and more Classy and pricey

69 Brock Street 613-549-5635

Thai and Pan-Asian Cuisine

Mango Appetizers soups and salads

curries stir-fries seafood rice noodles Vietnamese foods

161 Princess Street

613-549-3815

Mekong

Traditional Thai food right in the

heart of the hub

394 Princess Street

613-549ndash 5902

DATE RESTAURANTS

Steakhouses

Bistros Thai cuisine

Impress your date with a fancy night out

RESTAURANTS

Pub Food

The Brass Serves breakfast brunch dinner and late night eats

Salads nachos quesadillas wings ribs sandwiches burgers wraps

and clubs 403 Princess Street 613-544-8334

Fanatics

Appetizers soups and salads pizza burgers sandwiches wraps meatloaf steak salmon

pasta and more Great sports lounge great food

371 Princess Street 613-542-3267

Lonestar Texas Grill

Starters salads steaks ribs chicken fajitas burgers

sandwicheshellip Free nachos and salsa to start off your meal

251 Ontario Street 613-548-8888

Kingston Brew Pub

Your usual pub food with over 20

different types of beer on tap

most of which are brewed on site

34 Clarence Street

613 - 542-4978

Fast Food

McDonaldrsquos

285 Princess Street 613-549-3999

Burger King 500 Princess Street

613-531-5137

Pizza Pizza 414 Princess Street 613-542-1111

Dominos Pizza

493 Princess Street 613-548-3730

Subway

356 Princess Street

613-541-3071

Pita Grill

371 Princess Street

613 ndash542-9195

PUB FOOD FAST FOOD

No need to spend big bucks for a full tummyhellip

the following options offer cheap and tasty food

Urban Outfitters Popular clothing styles in Canada for good prices

Location 204 Princess St

Urban Trade Similar to Urban Outfitters but includes more mainstream

options Location 201 Princess St

Blueprint Contains many different popular

brands Location 246 Princess St

Lululemon Athletica

Very popular clothing store in Canada Makes very comfortable and

functional clothes Location 270 Princess St

American Apparel

Comfortable shirts and accessories Very popular within

Queenlsquos Location 274 Princess St

Roots Canada The conventional Canadian

clothing store Get your Vancouver 2010 clothing

here Location 229 Princess St

Steilman Outlet Elegant womenlsquos fashion

Location 206 Princess St Doverrsquos Mens Wear

Elegant suits Popular brands such as Ed Hardy

and Lacoste Location 155 Princess St

Sir Gawain Fashion Clothes

High fashion clothing for men and women

Location 34 Princess St

CLOTHING STORES CLOSE TO CAMPUS

Princess St Shops

Kingston offers a wide variety of popular clothing stores all

conveniently located in the downtown core on Princess Street Start at the Hub and walk along Princess to the waterfront and along the way you will be able to find a large selection of stores that will meet

any of your needs

GROCERY STORES

IN KINGSTON

Standard

Metro Located close to the ghetto Open 24 hours for your needs

Location 310 Barrie Street

Loblawrsquos Greatest selection of food in Kingston Also sells kitchen

products and clothing Location 1060 Princess Street

Food Basics Cheaper food but limited selection

Contains all the standard food options

Location 33 Barrack Street Johnrsquos Meat Market

Kingstonlsquos best butcher Well priced meats and fish

Location 507 Princess Street

Specialty Stores

Bulk Barn Large quantities of common snack foods

Low cost and large selection Location 824 Norwest Road

Convenience Stores Campus One Stop

Located besides Goodes Great selection for a convenience store but expensive price

Location At the corner of Earl Street and Alfred Street

Bedorersquos Food Market Close to Goodes Hall

Very nice owners Location 395 Earl Street

Freddiersquos Grocery In middle of the Ghetto for easy

access Occasional stock outs

Location 219 University Ave

TRAVELLING TIPS

While you are on exchange at Queenlsquos you should take the opportunity to explore other areas and cities around Kingston This section will provide some tips on how to enjoy yourself outside of Kingston

The World is a book and those who do not

travel read only a page ~St Augustine

SMARTER TRVELS

Information vs Interests

TRAVELLING INFORMATION

Kingston is located conveniently between major cities such as Montreacuteal

and Toronto and there are several places you should visit while you are

on exchange at Queenlsquos Travelling to other cities from Kingston is

something incoming exchange students often want to do and the

travelling alternatives are different depending on where you would like

to go Generally bus is the cheapest alternative if you are travelling by

yourself with just a few other friends or if you are under 25 Since car

rental services often have a underage fee of $35 per day and driver if

you are under 25 years old renting a car is only a cheap alternative if

you can gather some people to share the rent Travelling by train is

more comfortable than taking the bus but it is usually more expensive

and the train station in Kingston is located far from campus and the

downtown area which requires a taxi to get in to town

This section will provide you with useful tips when you are travelling to

Kingston for the first time or when you are planning on making a trip to

another city

Ps Do not forget to check out the ETC (Exchange Transfer Committee)

trips and events These events are usually very fun and offers a great

opportunity getting to know other students Check out

httpcomsocqueensucaetcHomehtml for more information

SMARTER TRAVELS

Convenience vs

Cost

GETTING AROUND IN KINGSTON

Kingston offers many different shopping opportunities and such but

getting to these can sometimes be a problem since the big shopping malls are located far from downtown as well as the campus area This section will therefore provide tips on how to best

find your way in Kingston

Getting around in Kingston by taxi Taxi services in Kingston are relatively cheap Taxis are a good alter-

native if you are in a hurry and taxis are often available on campus between the JDUC building and Stauffer library by the

intersection between University Ave and Union St (see campus map) If you are not on campus there are several taxi

companies which you can call and here are some suggestions Ameylsquos taxi +16135461111

Kingston amp Amherst taxi +16135423333 Ameylsquos Greenwood taxi +16136346644

Getting around in Kingston by bus

Riding the bus is free for all Queenlsquos university students if you show

your student card and taking the bus is an alternative which should be

used if there is a possibility The bus schedule is not the best and get-

ting to certain locations in Kingston can sometimes be hard

rdquoYoursquore a funny guymdash but looks arenrsquot everything

- Taxi Driver (1976)

SMARTER TRAVELS Interests vs Information

TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS

There are several cities that are recommended to be visited while you are on exchange at Queenlsquos This section will present the most popular

locations and how you get there most easily You can go either by car bus train or air and the websites are

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

There are many different car rental services in Kingston Here are some recommended

By bus httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations

Provides cheap bus tickets from the campus to Montreacuteal Ottawa and

Toronto This alternative is only available to Queenlsquos student and tickets are available through the Destinations office in the JDUC

building on the second floor (see campus map) wwwcoachcanadaca

Offers bus tickets to many different locations in New York Ontario and

Queacutebec By train

wwwviarailca

Viarail provides train tickets to many different locations in Canada By air

wwwaircanadaca

The majority of flights in Canada is operated by Air Canada but

sometimes there are other cheaper alternatives

Check httpwwwcheapflightsca for more alternatives

A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are

after it as when you are in it

EXPLORING THE REGION

Algonquin Provincial Park

ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL

PARK

httpwwwalgonquinparkonca

Algonquin Parks many trails offer something for everyone Whether

youre up for a vigorous bicycle ride through beautiful forest a

two-day hike into the Interior or a leisurely walk to a stunning

lookout you can find a trail that will explore the many facets of

Algonquins beauty The Algonquin Provincial Park is a big natural reserve which offers

activities for everyone Here you can go canoeing camping fishing walking on beautiful trails skiing dog sledding mountain biking

horseback riding and much more It is a beautiful place to go if you would like to experience the Canadian nature and wildlife

How to get there

The easiest way to get to Algonquin Provincial Park is by car Take

the 401 highway from Kingston and exit on highway 41 after about

20km Continue on highway 41 for 200km and then exit west on

highway 60 Follow highway 60 until you get to Algonquin

Take a bite out of The big apple

NEW YORK CITY

httpwwwnewyorkcom

New York is a city everyone should visit while on exchange at Queenlsquos The big apple offers a wide variety of activities and places to see such

as the empire state building central park ground zero and statue of liberty It is also a perfect place to go shopping since it generally is cheaper in the US than in Canada and the city offers many good

places for shopping

How to get there By car

Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and then exit south on the 81 Drive for about 400km and then drive west on the 380 for about 50km

Continue west on to highway 80 for about 100km until you get to New York

By bus Taking the bus from Kingston to New York usually takes about 13 or 14

hours The bus first goes to Toronto and Buffalo and then heads for New York Taking the bus is not a good alternative if you are in a

hurry but it is recommended if you want to travel cheaply and do not have anyone to rent a car with

By air

Going by air to New York is a good alternative It is recommended to

take the bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport from Kingston

and fly to New York from there Since domestic flights in the US are

usually cheaper an alternative is to take the bus to Buffalo and fly

from there

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA New York City

BOSTON

httpwwwcityofbostongovvisitors

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA It has about 600 000 inhabitants and is the home of many great universities such as Harvard

University and MIT It is a fun city to visit and it is strongly recommended to attend a hockey game (Boston Bruins) or a baseball

game (Boston Red Sox) How to get there

There are different way of getting to Boston from Kingston

By car

Renting a car and driving to Boston is a popular alternative and it is often relatively cheap if you are a couple of people sharing the rent If you decide to drive to Boston take the 401 east from Kingston and exit

south on highway 81 after about 40km Drive south on the 81 for about 170km and then drive east on highway 90 towards Boston That

distance is about 500km By air

Going by air to Boston is more expensive than renting a car If you

decide to go by air the plane will always stop in Toronto or Montreacuteal

first and it is therefore recommended to go to either Toronto or

Montreacuteal by bus and then go to Boston by air

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA Boston

MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

Page 20: Exchange E-Magazine Winter 2010

Campus map

SCHOOL FACILITIES

JDUC

John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) httpwwwqueensucajduc

The John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) is one of the main building

on the Queenlsquos campus It is the home to the Student Governments

(AMS amp SGPS) faculty societies student clubs and organizations as

well as various campus offices It serves as a formal and informal

student centered meeting place to foster communication among and

between students faculty staff and alumni The JDUC is the campus

focal point for entertainment and retail products amp services and is the

place for students to meet with their friends and relax for a beverage

snack or meal

What can be found in the JDUC

Cafeterias

Used bookstore

Tanning salon

The Queenlsquos Pub

AMS

And much more

JDUC BUILDING MAP LEVEL 0

JDUC BUILDING MAP LEVEL 1

JDUC BUILDING MAP LEVEL 23

SERVICES OFFERED BY THE AMS

The Publishing amp Copy

Centre (PampCC) is located in the lower level of the JDUC and is

designed to serve studentslsquo printing and copying needs The PampCC offers a wide

variety of services ranging from basic printing and

photocopying to professional binding and poster design

Destinations is a campus travel and tourism service that offers

students the cheapest and most convenient bus service from Kingston to

Toronto Ottawa and Montreal Destinations also sells

tickets to various events both on and off campus and charters

group trips to sports games concerts and arts performances in Toronto

Ottawa etc In addition Destinations makes and sells In-

ternational Student Identity Cards (ISICs) which offer students discounts on ViaRail

train tickets and other retail ser-vices Finally Destinations col-

laborates with Kingston Transit in order to enable students the unlimited use of

Kingston Transit for the year with a valid Queenlsquos student

card

The Alma Mater

Society (AMS) the oldest student

government in Canada represents over 13800 students and serves as

the central undergraduate student

government at Queenlsquos University The AMS is composed of 11 faculty

and residence societies and has an annual

operating budget of over $14 million The AMS is the only exclusively

undergraduate student-run government

in the country managing 14

student-run corporate services 41 committees and over

200 clubs Employing over 1000 volunteers

and 500 part-time paid staff the AMS is a truly unique organization that

aims to serve and represent the diversity

of students at Queenlsquos University

The AMS Pub Services (TAPS)

consists of two pub locations Alfielsquos Nightclub and the Queenlsquos Pub

Alfielsquos located on the lower level of the JDUC is Queenlsquos largest student bar and is open every Wednesday

and Friday nights for drinks and dancing In addition Alfielsquos hosts a

weekly Jazz Lounge on Monday nights which features live music by student performers from the Queenlsquos

School of Music Queenlsquos Pub (QP) which is on the upper level of the

JDUC offers a more relaxing atmosphere featuring 7 beers on tap a fantastic menu two TVs and a

pool table

The AMS Merchandise

Services (TAMS) consists of two retail

outlets Tricolour Outfitters and The Used Bookstore Collectively

these two services offer students a wide variety of stylish and affordable

school essentials Tricolour Outfitters sells a wide inventory of Queenlsquos clothing and other merchandise and

also offers custom clothing for teams residence floors etc The Used

Bookstore sells and consigns used textbooks and also provides students with an extensive range of

school supplies

IMPORTANT DATES FROM THE AMS

Important Dates

January 11 ndash Classes Begin January 15 ndash Grand Opening of the Queenlsquos Centre

January 16 ndash Winter Clubs Night

January 27 ndash Applications for AMS Winter Committee Hiring Due

February 1-6 ndash Exposure Arts Festival

February 1 ndash Catch Me If You Can Begins February 2-3 ndash AMS Winter Referendum and Executive Election

February 8 ndash AMS Council Applications Due

February 15 ndash AMS Officer Applications Due

February 23 ndash AMS Annual General Meeting

March 1 ndash AMS Manager and Assistant Manager Applications Due

March 11-13 ndash Vogue Fashion Show March 11 ndash Best Darn Singer on Campus

March 15 ndash AMS Service Staff Applications Due

April 9 ndash Last Day of Classes

April 15 ndash Exams Begin

QUEENrsquoS VARSITY

SCHEDULES

Queenlsquos University has many great teams playing on campus during the winter From the exciting hockey games to the intimate basketball team victories there is a game for you The Queenlsquos Golden Gaels are

well-supported within the Queenlsquos culture with many students rallying behind their teams

Menlsquos Hockey httpqueenshockeycomschedulephp

Womenlsquos Hockey httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=whockeyamp

Menlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mbballamp

Womenlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wbballamp

Menlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mvballamp

Womenlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wvballamp

Additional Information on the Queenlsquos Golden Gaels Sports Teams

httpwwwgogaelsgocom

Welcome

SOCIALIZING IN KINGSTON

Now that you found a place to live figured out your courses and have made plans to visit different cities itlsquos time to organize your social calendar

Although Kingston is a small town many activities are available in the downtown area (The Hub) Restaurants retail stores bars movie theatre coffee shops

pubshellip

JanuaryFebruary

Live Your Library Kingston Jazz Society local

libraries January to April wwwkingstonjazzcom

Kingston Winter Antique Show Portsmouth Olympic

Harbour early February 613-386-4415

Feb Fest Market Square Join in on one of Ontariolsquos

premier winter events early February

wwwfebfestkingstoncom Cezannersquos Closet Ban Righ

Hall Queenlsquos University 613-533-3171

Historic Hockey Series A must see if youlsquore new to

hockey Confederation Basin early February

613-548-4415

Kingston Film Festival Various locations around Kingston Late February

wwwkingcanfilmfestcom

MarchApril

Maple Madness Little

Cataraqui Creek Conservation See a Canadian treat being made

613-546-4228 ext 500

Rail-o-Rama Model Train Show Ambassador Resort Hotel mid March

613-962-7731

May Historic Farmers Market

every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from Maymdash

September market Square Interconnected Art Studio

Tour various locations early May

wwwkingstonartistscom

Royal Military College Convocation and Sunset Ceremony mid-May Fort

Henry wwwrmcca

ANNUAL KINGSTON WINTERSPRING

EVENTS

The Brass Pub httpwwwthebrasspubcom

indexphp Sports Pub on Princess Street

Great for Late Night Eats or Recov-ery Food the Next Morning

Monday Nights ndash Buy one appe-tizer get the second half price

Tuesday Nights ndash 35 cent wings

(Best wings in town) Wednesday Nights ndash frac12 pound bur-

gers for only $175 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash Giant chicken fajitas for only $350 CAD

Friday Nights ndash Steak special for $895 CAD

LIVE MUSIC Sundays Mondays

and Thursdays

(We recommend you see Smitty

play on Sundays and Mondays Get

there early)

The Merchant

httpwwwmerchanttaphousecom

Another great pub (near the lake ndash

a nice break from Princess St) Full menu SaladsSoups Pizza Pasta Sandwiches Drinkshellip Great

on Tuesdays when therelsquos not much else going on

Tuesday Nights - $3 drinks all day and all night

Wednesday Nights ndash A bottle of

Alexander Keiths and an 8oz steak dinner for $999 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash 40 cent wings

Sunday Nights - $3 caesars

LIVE MUSIC ndash Tuesdays (Smitty)

Wednesdays (the Dan Curtis

Band) Thursdays (the Trevor

Walsh Band) Fridays (Emily Fen-

nel) and Saturdays (some of King-

stonlsquos best rock bands)

PUB NIGHTS

KINGSTON PUBS

KINGSTON PUBS Continued

Tir nan Og

httpkingstontirnanogpubscomhome

Irish pub Rated 1 Restaurant in Kingston

Monday and Tuesdays Nights ndash

Waterfront Patio (weather permit-ting)

Wednesday Nights ndash Alexander Keithlsquos - $399 frac12 price appetizers

live music at 9 pm Thursday Nights ndash Karaoke Night

Ladieslsquo Night Out (starts at 800pm)

Friday Nights ndash 2 Pints of Guin-nessHarpKilkennySmithwicks

only $900 DJ at 1100pm

Saturday Nights ndash DJ at 1100pm

Sunday Nights ndash NFL Nights 8 LCD Screens and frac12 price wings

Do you like to sing Tir nan Og is great on Thursday nights for a little

Karaoke

PUB NIGHTS

MAP OF KINGSTON BARS PUBS AND CLUBS

1 Elixir Nightclub 2 The Brass

3 Alehouse 4 Stages 5 The Merchant

6 Tir Nan Og 7 Joy Supper Club

These venues are clubs The venues without a lsquoare pubs

NOTE Alfielsquos is located on cam-

pus in the basement of the JDUC

(John Deutsch Center) building

Queenlsquos Campus is located South

of Princess Street

The Ale House

The Alehouse Canteen (below the bar) has sandwiches wraps

burgers and more The Alehouse is the most popular

club for Queenlsquos students

Free cover before 12 with your student card Otherwise $6 cover

Best Nights to Go Thursdays ($250 drinks)

Fridays Saturdays

Alfiersquos Nightclub Student nightclub and lounge

known for its great music On campus (outside the west side of the John Deutsch Center)

Best Nights to Go

Wednesdays (but the line can get busy so get there early)

No cover and free coat check

Stages Nightclub

Second largest nightclub after the Alehouse

Best Nights to Go Mondays ndash Beach Slam

(seasonal) Thursdays - $250 rail drinks

all night long free cover

with student card or $3 until 11

Fridays ndash Ladies in free before midnight and a glow party

no cover and $250 rail drinks

until midnight

DANCE THE

NIGHT AWAY

KINGSTON BARS AND CLUBS

Get on your dancing shoes and party at the hottest (and only) clubs in Kingston

RESTAURANTS Tired of eating Mac and Cheese every night

Try one of the following delicious

Japanese Food

Asha

Great food and service Karaoke rooms $30hour (group of 5 or less)

$50hour (group of 10 or less) 177 Princess Street

613-531-7919

Take Sushi

Great Japanese restaurant

120 Princess Street

613-544-1376

Chinese Food

Silver Wok Takeout Available

Great food clean good service 373 King Street E 613-544-6634

VIP Another popular Chinese

Restaurant on Princess Street

528 Princess Street

613-530-2828

Italian Cuisine

Ginorsquos Pizza and Spaghetti Free delivery on orders over $15

Pizza pasta finger foods and sal-ads Open late (until 2am on weekdays

3am FridaySaturday and 1am on Sundays)

557 Princess Street 613-542-4444

Tatarsquos Pizza Take out and delivery available

Casual dress and atmosphere Bar area (pool darts and a big

screen TV)

569 Princess Street

613-549-4272

Frankie Pestorsquos

Rustic Italian dishes inspired by

traditional family recipes Menu

changes often and portions are

huge

176 Ontario Street

613-542-1071

Woodenheads

Probably the best pizza youlsquoll find

in Kingston Donlsquot expect your tra-

ditional pepperoni and mozzarella

though

192 Ontario Street

613ndash 549ndash 1812

lsquo

JAPANESE CHINESE INDIAN ITALIAN

Indian Cuisine

Darbas Great service great food

One of Kingstonlsquos best Indian Restaurants Large portions and

friendly staff

479 Princess Street

613-548-7053

RESTAURANTS

Breakfast Stooleyrsquos Cafe

Take Out Available Right on the corner of Johnson and Division

Everything from omelettes to pasta Great for some greasy eats after a messy night

118 Division Street

613-547-4044 11am-2am httpwwwthemenusiteca

restphprID=30

The Brass A great breakfast for a great price

(also serves dinner) Breakfast Served Monday to

Friday from 11am-3pm Brunch Served Saturdays and

Sundays 10am-3pm 403 Princess Street

613-544-8334

httpwwwthebrasspubcommenuphp

Windmills Cafe Eggs oatmeal crepes pancakes

bagels perogies and more Kingstonlsquos best Saturday and

Sunday brunch 184 Princess Street

613-544-3948

httpwwwwebwoodscom

windmillsmenucfmaction=viewmenudetailsampModule=

Restaurant

Pan Chancho Bakery amp Cafeacute

Go for brunch at one of Kingstonlsquos

finest cafeacutes Opens daily at 7am

44 Princess Street

613-544-7790

httpwwwpanchanchocom

BREAKFAST

There are many good

restaurants serving a

variety of cuisines in

many different

atmospheres The fol-

lowing sites are useful

for finding restaurants

in the Kingston area

httpwwwwhatsonkingsto

ncomentertain

restanthtml

httpwwwkingstonkioskcomdirectoryphp

categoryId=179

http

wwwdougblackstockcomkingston-ontario

restaurantsphp

http

kingstonontario-restaurantscom

httpwwwfoodincca

OntarioKingston

We havenlsquot tried

them all but we definitely have some

favourites and this section will provide you with some of our

tips

RESTAURANTS

Date Restaurants

Grizzly Grill Fire places and candles make for a romantic evening

Appetizers pizzas pastas seafood prime rib sandwiches

soups and salads - your date is sure to find something here Amazing food at reasonable prices

Turns into a bar at night (grab a drink and play a round of pool)

395 Princess Street 613-544-7566

Megalos Everything from burgers to crab

ravioli Appetizers salads pastas pizzas

platters and great desserts Quiet romantic atmosphere 226 Princess Street

613-531-9788

Chez Piggy One of Kingstonlsquos classier restaurants

Shrimp oysters calamari fish pork chop sea scallops lamb

steak A bit pricey but provides a great experience great food and great

service Turns into a classy bar later on

68 Princess Street

613-549-7673

Steakhouses

The Keg Kingstonlsquos best steakhouse

Starters and soups salads sirloins New Yorklsquos and traditional

steaks prime rib seafood chicken and ribs and classis Keg dinners

300 King Street East

613-549-1333

French Bistro Cuisine

Le Chien Noir A taste of French cuisine

Poutine fried calamari lamb fish mussels and more Classy and pricey

69 Brock Street 613-549-5635

Thai and Pan-Asian Cuisine

Mango Appetizers soups and salads

curries stir-fries seafood rice noodles Vietnamese foods

161 Princess Street

613-549-3815

Mekong

Traditional Thai food right in the

heart of the hub

394 Princess Street

613-549ndash 5902

DATE RESTAURANTS

Steakhouses

Bistros Thai cuisine

Impress your date with a fancy night out

RESTAURANTS

Pub Food

The Brass Serves breakfast brunch dinner and late night eats

Salads nachos quesadillas wings ribs sandwiches burgers wraps

and clubs 403 Princess Street 613-544-8334

Fanatics

Appetizers soups and salads pizza burgers sandwiches wraps meatloaf steak salmon

pasta and more Great sports lounge great food

371 Princess Street 613-542-3267

Lonestar Texas Grill

Starters salads steaks ribs chicken fajitas burgers

sandwicheshellip Free nachos and salsa to start off your meal

251 Ontario Street 613-548-8888

Kingston Brew Pub

Your usual pub food with over 20

different types of beer on tap

most of which are brewed on site

34 Clarence Street

613 - 542-4978

Fast Food

McDonaldrsquos

285 Princess Street 613-549-3999

Burger King 500 Princess Street

613-531-5137

Pizza Pizza 414 Princess Street 613-542-1111

Dominos Pizza

493 Princess Street 613-548-3730

Subway

356 Princess Street

613-541-3071

Pita Grill

371 Princess Street

613 ndash542-9195

PUB FOOD FAST FOOD

No need to spend big bucks for a full tummyhellip

the following options offer cheap and tasty food

Urban Outfitters Popular clothing styles in Canada for good prices

Location 204 Princess St

Urban Trade Similar to Urban Outfitters but includes more mainstream

options Location 201 Princess St

Blueprint Contains many different popular

brands Location 246 Princess St

Lululemon Athletica

Very popular clothing store in Canada Makes very comfortable and

functional clothes Location 270 Princess St

American Apparel

Comfortable shirts and accessories Very popular within

Queenlsquos Location 274 Princess St

Roots Canada The conventional Canadian

clothing store Get your Vancouver 2010 clothing

here Location 229 Princess St

Steilman Outlet Elegant womenlsquos fashion

Location 206 Princess St Doverrsquos Mens Wear

Elegant suits Popular brands such as Ed Hardy

and Lacoste Location 155 Princess St

Sir Gawain Fashion Clothes

High fashion clothing for men and women

Location 34 Princess St

CLOTHING STORES CLOSE TO CAMPUS

Princess St Shops

Kingston offers a wide variety of popular clothing stores all

conveniently located in the downtown core on Princess Street Start at the Hub and walk along Princess to the waterfront and along the way you will be able to find a large selection of stores that will meet

any of your needs

GROCERY STORES

IN KINGSTON

Standard

Metro Located close to the ghetto Open 24 hours for your needs

Location 310 Barrie Street

Loblawrsquos Greatest selection of food in Kingston Also sells kitchen

products and clothing Location 1060 Princess Street

Food Basics Cheaper food but limited selection

Contains all the standard food options

Location 33 Barrack Street Johnrsquos Meat Market

Kingstonlsquos best butcher Well priced meats and fish

Location 507 Princess Street

Specialty Stores

Bulk Barn Large quantities of common snack foods

Low cost and large selection Location 824 Norwest Road

Convenience Stores Campus One Stop

Located besides Goodes Great selection for a convenience store but expensive price

Location At the corner of Earl Street and Alfred Street

Bedorersquos Food Market Close to Goodes Hall

Very nice owners Location 395 Earl Street

Freddiersquos Grocery In middle of the Ghetto for easy

access Occasional stock outs

Location 219 University Ave

TRAVELLING TIPS

While you are on exchange at Queenlsquos you should take the opportunity to explore other areas and cities around Kingston This section will provide some tips on how to enjoy yourself outside of Kingston

The World is a book and those who do not

travel read only a page ~St Augustine

SMARTER TRVELS

Information vs Interests

TRAVELLING INFORMATION

Kingston is located conveniently between major cities such as Montreacuteal

and Toronto and there are several places you should visit while you are

on exchange at Queenlsquos Travelling to other cities from Kingston is

something incoming exchange students often want to do and the

travelling alternatives are different depending on where you would like

to go Generally bus is the cheapest alternative if you are travelling by

yourself with just a few other friends or if you are under 25 Since car

rental services often have a underage fee of $35 per day and driver if

you are under 25 years old renting a car is only a cheap alternative if

you can gather some people to share the rent Travelling by train is

more comfortable than taking the bus but it is usually more expensive

and the train station in Kingston is located far from campus and the

downtown area which requires a taxi to get in to town

This section will provide you with useful tips when you are travelling to

Kingston for the first time or when you are planning on making a trip to

another city

Ps Do not forget to check out the ETC (Exchange Transfer Committee)

trips and events These events are usually very fun and offers a great

opportunity getting to know other students Check out

httpcomsocqueensucaetcHomehtml for more information

SMARTER TRAVELS

Convenience vs

Cost

GETTING AROUND IN KINGSTON

Kingston offers many different shopping opportunities and such but

getting to these can sometimes be a problem since the big shopping malls are located far from downtown as well as the campus area This section will therefore provide tips on how to best

find your way in Kingston

Getting around in Kingston by taxi Taxi services in Kingston are relatively cheap Taxis are a good alter-

native if you are in a hurry and taxis are often available on campus between the JDUC building and Stauffer library by the

intersection between University Ave and Union St (see campus map) If you are not on campus there are several taxi

companies which you can call and here are some suggestions Ameylsquos taxi +16135461111

Kingston amp Amherst taxi +16135423333 Ameylsquos Greenwood taxi +16136346644

Getting around in Kingston by bus

Riding the bus is free for all Queenlsquos university students if you show

your student card and taking the bus is an alternative which should be

used if there is a possibility The bus schedule is not the best and get-

ting to certain locations in Kingston can sometimes be hard

rdquoYoursquore a funny guymdash but looks arenrsquot everything

- Taxi Driver (1976)

SMARTER TRAVELS Interests vs Information

TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS

There are several cities that are recommended to be visited while you are on exchange at Queenlsquos This section will present the most popular

locations and how you get there most easily You can go either by car bus train or air and the websites are

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

There are many different car rental services in Kingston Here are some recommended

By bus httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations

Provides cheap bus tickets from the campus to Montreacuteal Ottawa and

Toronto This alternative is only available to Queenlsquos student and tickets are available through the Destinations office in the JDUC

building on the second floor (see campus map) wwwcoachcanadaca

Offers bus tickets to many different locations in New York Ontario and

Queacutebec By train

wwwviarailca

Viarail provides train tickets to many different locations in Canada By air

wwwaircanadaca

The majority of flights in Canada is operated by Air Canada but

sometimes there are other cheaper alternatives

Check httpwwwcheapflightsca for more alternatives

A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are

after it as when you are in it

EXPLORING THE REGION

Algonquin Provincial Park

ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL

PARK

httpwwwalgonquinparkonca

Algonquin Parks many trails offer something for everyone Whether

youre up for a vigorous bicycle ride through beautiful forest a

two-day hike into the Interior or a leisurely walk to a stunning

lookout you can find a trail that will explore the many facets of

Algonquins beauty The Algonquin Provincial Park is a big natural reserve which offers

activities for everyone Here you can go canoeing camping fishing walking on beautiful trails skiing dog sledding mountain biking

horseback riding and much more It is a beautiful place to go if you would like to experience the Canadian nature and wildlife

How to get there

The easiest way to get to Algonquin Provincial Park is by car Take

the 401 highway from Kingston and exit on highway 41 after about

20km Continue on highway 41 for 200km and then exit west on

highway 60 Follow highway 60 until you get to Algonquin

Take a bite out of The big apple

NEW YORK CITY

httpwwwnewyorkcom

New York is a city everyone should visit while on exchange at Queenlsquos The big apple offers a wide variety of activities and places to see such

as the empire state building central park ground zero and statue of liberty It is also a perfect place to go shopping since it generally is cheaper in the US than in Canada and the city offers many good

places for shopping

How to get there By car

Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and then exit south on the 81 Drive for about 400km and then drive west on the 380 for about 50km

Continue west on to highway 80 for about 100km until you get to New York

By bus Taking the bus from Kingston to New York usually takes about 13 or 14

hours The bus first goes to Toronto and Buffalo and then heads for New York Taking the bus is not a good alternative if you are in a

hurry but it is recommended if you want to travel cheaply and do not have anyone to rent a car with

By air

Going by air to New York is a good alternative It is recommended to

take the bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport from Kingston

and fly to New York from there Since domestic flights in the US are

usually cheaper an alternative is to take the bus to Buffalo and fly

from there

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA New York City

BOSTON

httpwwwcityofbostongovvisitors

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA It has about 600 000 inhabitants and is the home of many great universities such as Harvard

University and MIT It is a fun city to visit and it is strongly recommended to attend a hockey game (Boston Bruins) or a baseball

game (Boston Red Sox) How to get there

There are different way of getting to Boston from Kingston

By car

Renting a car and driving to Boston is a popular alternative and it is often relatively cheap if you are a couple of people sharing the rent If you decide to drive to Boston take the 401 east from Kingston and exit

south on highway 81 after about 40km Drive south on the 81 for about 170km and then drive east on highway 90 towards Boston That

distance is about 500km By air

Going by air to Boston is more expensive than renting a car If you

decide to go by air the plane will always stop in Toronto or Montreacuteal

first and it is therefore recommended to go to either Toronto or

Montreacuteal by bus and then go to Boston by air

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA Boston

MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

Page 21: Exchange E-Magazine Winter 2010

SCHOOL FACILITIES

JDUC

John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) httpwwwqueensucajduc

The John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) is one of the main building

on the Queenlsquos campus It is the home to the Student Governments

(AMS amp SGPS) faculty societies student clubs and organizations as

well as various campus offices It serves as a formal and informal

student centered meeting place to foster communication among and

between students faculty staff and alumni The JDUC is the campus

focal point for entertainment and retail products amp services and is the

place for students to meet with their friends and relax for a beverage

snack or meal

What can be found in the JDUC

Cafeterias

Used bookstore

Tanning salon

The Queenlsquos Pub

AMS

And much more

JDUC BUILDING MAP LEVEL 0

JDUC BUILDING MAP LEVEL 1

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SERVICES OFFERED BY THE AMS

The Publishing amp Copy

Centre (PampCC) is located in the lower level of the JDUC and is

designed to serve studentslsquo printing and copying needs The PampCC offers a wide

variety of services ranging from basic printing and

photocopying to professional binding and poster design

Destinations is a campus travel and tourism service that offers

students the cheapest and most convenient bus service from Kingston to

Toronto Ottawa and Montreal Destinations also sells

tickets to various events both on and off campus and charters

group trips to sports games concerts and arts performances in Toronto

Ottawa etc In addition Destinations makes and sells In-

ternational Student Identity Cards (ISICs) which offer students discounts on ViaRail

train tickets and other retail ser-vices Finally Destinations col-

laborates with Kingston Transit in order to enable students the unlimited use of

Kingston Transit for the year with a valid Queenlsquos student

card

The Alma Mater

Society (AMS) the oldest student

government in Canada represents over 13800 students and serves as

the central undergraduate student

government at Queenlsquos University The AMS is composed of 11 faculty

and residence societies and has an annual

operating budget of over $14 million The AMS is the only exclusively

undergraduate student-run government

in the country managing 14

student-run corporate services 41 committees and over

200 clubs Employing over 1000 volunteers

and 500 part-time paid staff the AMS is a truly unique organization that

aims to serve and represent the diversity

of students at Queenlsquos University

The AMS Pub Services (TAPS)

consists of two pub locations Alfielsquos Nightclub and the Queenlsquos Pub

Alfielsquos located on the lower level of the JDUC is Queenlsquos largest student bar and is open every Wednesday

and Friday nights for drinks and dancing In addition Alfielsquos hosts a

weekly Jazz Lounge on Monday nights which features live music by student performers from the Queenlsquos

School of Music Queenlsquos Pub (QP) which is on the upper level of the

JDUC offers a more relaxing atmosphere featuring 7 beers on tap a fantastic menu two TVs and a

pool table

The AMS Merchandise

Services (TAMS) consists of two retail

outlets Tricolour Outfitters and The Used Bookstore Collectively

these two services offer students a wide variety of stylish and affordable

school essentials Tricolour Outfitters sells a wide inventory of Queenlsquos clothing and other merchandise and

also offers custom clothing for teams residence floors etc The Used

Bookstore sells and consigns used textbooks and also provides students with an extensive range of

school supplies

IMPORTANT DATES FROM THE AMS

Important Dates

January 11 ndash Classes Begin January 15 ndash Grand Opening of the Queenlsquos Centre

January 16 ndash Winter Clubs Night

January 27 ndash Applications for AMS Winter Committee Hiring Due

February 1-6 ndash Exposure Arts Festival

February 1 ndash Catch Me If You Can Begins February 2-3 ndash AMS Winter Referendum and Executive Election

February 8 ndash AMS Council Applications Due

February 15 ndash AMS Officer Applications Due

February 23 ndash AMS Annual General Meeting

March 1 ndash AMS Manager and Assistant Manager Applications Due

March 11-13 ndash Vogue Fashion Show March 11 ndash Best Darn Singer on Campus

March 15 ndash AMS Service Staff Applications Due

April 9 ndash Last Day of Classes

April 15 ndash Exams Begin

QUEENrsquoS VARSITY

SCHEDULES

Queenlsquos University has many great teams playing on campus during the winter From the exciting hockey games to the intimate basketball team victories there is a game for you The Queenlsquos Golden Gaels are

well-supported within the Queenlsquos culture with many students rallying behind their teams

Menlsquos Hockey httpqueenshockeycomschedulephp

Womenlsquos Hockey httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=whockeyamp

Menlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mbballamp

Womenlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wbballamp

Menlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mvballamp

Womenlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wvballamp

Additional Information on the Queenlsquos Golden Gaels Sports Teams

httpwwwgogaelsgocom

Welcome

SOCIALIZING IN KINGSTON

Now that you found a place to live figured out your courses and have made plans to visit different cities itlsquos time to organize your social calendar

Although Kingston is a small town many activities are available in the downtown area (The Hub) Restaurants retail stores bars movie theatre coffee shops

pubshellip

JanuaryFebruary

Live Your Library Kingston Jazz Society local

libraries January to April wwwkingstonjazzcom

Kingston Winter Antique Show Portsmouth Olympic

Harbour early February 613-386-4415

Feb Fest Market Square Join in on one of Ontariolsquos

premier winter events early February

wwwfebfestkingstoncom Cezannersquos Closet Ban Righ

Hall Queenlsquos University 613-533-3171

Historic Hockey Series A must see if youlsquore new to

hockey Confederation Basin early February

613-548-4415

Kingston Film Festival Various locations around Kingston Late February

wwwkingcanfilmfestcom

MarchApril

Maple Madness Little

Cataraqui Creek Conservation See a Canadian treat being made

613-546-4228 ext 500

Rail-o-Rama Model Train Show Ambassador Resort Hotel mid March

613-962-7731

May Historic Farmers Market

every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from Maymdash

September market Square Interconnected Art Studio

Tour various locations early May

wwwkingstonartistscom

Royal Military College Convocation and Sunset Ceremony mid-May Fort

Henry wwwrmcca

ANNUAL KINGSTON WINTERSPRING

EVENTS

The Brass Pub httpwwwthebrasspubcom

indexphp Sports Pub on Princess Street

Great for Late Night Eats or Recov-ery Food the Next Morning

Monday Nights ndash Buy one appe-tizer get the second half price

Tuesday Nights ndash 35 cent wings

(Best wings in town) Wednesday Nights ndash frac12 pound bur-

gers for only $175 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash Giant chicken fajitas for only $350 CAD

Friday Nights ndash Steak special for $895 CAD

LIVE MUSIC Sundays Mondays

and Thursdays

(We recommend you see Smitty

play on Sundays and Mondays Get

there early)

The Merchant

httpwwwmerchanttaphousecom

Another great pub (near the lake ndash

a nice break from Princess St) Full menu SaladsSoups Pizza Pasta Sandwiches Drinkshellip Great

on Tuesdays when therelsquos not much else going on

Tuesday Nights - $3 drinks all day and all night

Wednesday Nights ndash A bottle of

Alexander Keiths and an 8oz steak dinner for $999 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash 40 cent wings

Sunday Nights - $3 caesars

LIVE MUSIC ndash Tuesdays (Smitty)

Wednesdays (the Dan Curtis

Band) Thursdays (the Trevor

Walsh Band) Fridays (Emily Fen-

nel) and Saturdays (some of King-

stonlsquos best rock bands)

PUB NIGHTS

KINGSTON PUBS

KINGSTON PUBS Continued

Tir nan Og

httpkingstontirnanogpubscomhome

Irish pub Rated 1 Restaurant in Kingston

Monday and Tuesdays Nights ndash

Waterfront Patio (weather permit-ting)

Wednesday Nights ndash Alexander Keithlsquos - $399 frac12 price appetizers

live music at 9 pm Thursday Nights ndash Karaoke Night

Ladieslsquo Night Out (starts at 800pm)

Friday Nights ndash 2 Pints of Guin-nessHarpKilkennySmithwicks

only $900 DJ at 1100pm

Saturday Nights ndash DJ at 1100pm

Sunday Nights ndash NFL Nights 8 LCD Screens and frac12 price wings

Do you like to sing Tir nan Og is great on Thursday nights for a little

Karaoke

PUB NIGHTS

MAP OF KINGSTON BARS PUBS AND CLUBS

1 Elixir Nightclub 2 The Brass

3 Alehouse 4 Stages 5 The Merchant

6 Tir Nan Og 7 Joy Supper Club

These venues are clubs The venues without a lsquoare pubs

NOTE Alfielsquos is located on cam-

pus in the basement of the JDUC

(John Deutsch Center) building

Queenlsquos Campus is located South

of Princess Street

The Ale House

The Alehouse Canteen (below the bar) has sandwiches wraps

burgers and more The Alehouse is the most popular

club for Queenlsquos students

Free cover before 12 with your student card Otherwise $6 cover

Best Nights to Go Thursdays ($250 drinks)

Fridays Saturdays

Alfiersquos Nightclub Student nightclub and lounge

known for its great music On campus (outside the west side of the John Deutsch Center)

Best Nights to Go

Wednesdays (but the line can get busy so get there early)

No cover and free coat check

Stages Nightclub

Second largest nightclub after the Alehouse

Best Nights to Go Mondays ndash Beach Slam

(seasonal) Thursdays - $250 rail drinks

all night long free cover

with student card or $3 until 11

Fridays ndash Ladies in free before midnight and a glow party

no cover and $250 rail drinks

until midnight

DANCE THE

NIGHT AWAY

KINGSTON BARS AND CLUBS

Get on your dancing shoes and party at the hottest (and only) clubs in Kingston

RESTAURANTS Tired of eating Mac and Cheese every night

Try one of the following delicious

Japanese Food

Asha

Great food and service Karaoke rooms $30hour (group of 5 or less)

$50hour (group of 10 or less) 177 Princess Street

613-531-7919

Take Sushi

Great Japanese restaurant

120 Princess Street

613-544-1376

Chinese Food

Silver Wok Takeout Available

Great food clean good service 373 King Street E 613-544-6634

VIP Another popular Chinese

Restaurant on Princess Street

528 Princess Street

613-530-2828

Italian Cuisine

Ginorsquos Pizza and Spaghetti Free delivery on orders over $15

Pizza pasta finger foods and sal-ads Open late (until 2am on weekdays

3am FridaySaturday and 1am on Sundays)

557 Princess Street 613-542-4444

Tatarsquos Pizza Take out and delivery available

Casual dress and atmosphere Bar area (pool darts and a big

screen TV)

569 Princess Street

613-549-4272

Frankie Pestorsquos

Rustic Italian dishes inspired by

traditional family recipes Menu

changes often and portions are

huge

176 Ontario Street

613-542-1071

Woodenheads

Probably the best pizza youlsquoll find

in Kingston Donlsquot expect your tra-

ditional pepperoni and mozzarella

though

192 Ontario Street

613ndash 549ndash 1812

lsquo

JAPANESE CHINESE INDIAN ITALIAN

Indian Cuisine

Darbas Great service great food

One of Kingstonlsquos best Indian Restaurants Large portions and

friendly staff

479 Princess Street

613-548-7053

RESTAURANTS

Breakfast Stooleyrsquos Cafe

Take Out Available Right on the corner of Johnson and Division

Everything from omelettes to pasta Great for some greasy eats after a messy night

118 Division Street

613-547-4044 11am-2am httpwwwthemenusiteca

restphprID=30

The Brass A great breakfast for a great price

(also serves dinner) Breakfast Served Monday to

Friday from 11am-3pm Brunch Served Saturdays and

Sundays 10am-3pm 403 Princess Street

613-544-8334

httpwwwthebrasspubcommenuphp

Windmills Cafe Eggs oatmeal crepes pancakes

bagels perogies and more Kingstonlsquos best Saturday and

Sunday brunch 184 Princess Street

613-544-3948

httpwwwwebwoodscom

windmillsmenucfmaction=viewmenudetailsampModule=

Restaurant

Pan Chancho Bakery amp Cafeacute

Go for brunch at one of Kingstonlsquos

finest cafeacutes Opens daily at 7am

44 Princess Street

613-544-7790

httpwwwpanchanchocom

BREAKFAST

There are many good

restaurants serving a

variety of cuisines in

many different

atmospheres The fol-

lowing sites are useful

for finding restaurants

in the Kingston area

httpwwwwhatsonkingsto

ncomentertain

restanthtml

httpwwwkingstonkioskcomdirectoryphp

categoryId=179

http

wwwdougblackstockcomkingston-ontario

restaurantsphp

http

kingstonontario-restaurantscom

httpwwwfoodincca

OntarioKingston

We havenlsquot tried

them all but we definitely have some

favourites and this section will provide you with some of our

tips

RESTAURANTS

Date Restaurants

Grizzly Grill Fire places and candles make for a romantic evening

Appetizers pizzas pastas seafood prime rib sandwiches

soups and salads - your date is sure to find something here Amazing food at reasonable prices

Turns into a bar at night (grab a drink and play a round of pool)

395 Princess Street 613-544-7566

Megalos Everything from burgers to crab

ravioli Appetizers salads pastas pizzas

platters and great desserts Quiet romantic atmosphere 226 Princess Street

613-531-9788

Chez Piggy One of Kingstonlsquos classier restaurants

Shrimp oysters calamari fish pork chop sea scallops lamb

steak A bit pricey but provides a great experience great food and great

service Turns into a classy bar later on

68 Princess Street

613-549-7673

Steakhouses

The Keg Kingstonlsquos best steakhouse

Starters and soups salads sirloins New Yorklsquos and traditional

steaks prime rib seafood chicken and ribs and classis Keg dinners

300 King Street East

613-549-1333

French Bistro Cuisine

Le Chien Noir A taste of French cuisine

Poutine fried calamari lamb fish mussels and more Classy and pricey

69 Brock Street 613-549-5635

Thai and Pan-Asian Cuisine

Mango Appetizers soups and salads

curries stir-fries seafood rice noodles Vietnamese foods

161 Princess Street

613-549-3815

Mekong

Traditional Thai food right in the

heart of the hub

394 Princess Street

613-549ndash 5902

DATE RESTAURANTS

Steakhouses

Bistros Thai cuisine

Impress your date with a fancy night out

RESTAURANTS

Pub Food

The Brass Serves breakfast brunch dinner and late night eats

Salads nachos quesadillas wings ribs sandwiches burgers wraps

and clubs 403 Princess Street 613-544-8334

Fanatics

Appetizers soups and salads pizza burgers sandwiches wraps meatloaf steak salmon

pasta and more Great sports lounge great food

371 Princess Street 613-542-3267

Lonestar Texas Grill

Starters salads steaks ribs chicken fajitas burgers

sandwicheshellip Free nachos and salsa to start off your meal

251 Ontario Street 613-548-8888

Kingston Brew Pub

Your usual pub food with over 20

different types of beer on tap

most of which are brewed on site

34 Clarence Street

613 - 542-4978

Fast Food

McDonaldrsquos

285 Princess Street 613-549-3999

Burger King 500 Princess Street

613-531-5137

Pizza Pizza 414 Princess Street 613-542-1111

Dominos Pizza

493 Princess Street 613-548-3730

Subway

356 Princess Street

613-541-3071

Pita Grill

371 Princess Street

613 ndash542-9195

PUB FOOD FAST FOOD

No need to spend big bucks for a full tummyhellip

the following options offer cheap and tasty food

Urban Outfitters Popular clothing styles in Canada for good prices

Location 204 Princess St

Urban Trade Similar to Urban Outfitters but includes more mainstream

options Location 201 Princess St

Blueprint Contains many different popular

brands Location 246 Princess St

Lululemon Athletica

Very popular clothing store in Canada Makes very comfortable and

functional clothes Location 270 Princess St

American Apparel

Comfortable shirts and accessories Very popular within

Queenlsquos Location 274 Princess St

Roots Canada The conventional Canadian

clothing store Get your Vancouver 2010 clothing

here Location 229 Princess St

Steilman Outlet Elegant womenlsquos fashion

Location 206 Princess St Doverrsquos Mens Wear

Elegant suits Popular brands such as Ed Hardy

and Lacoste Location 155 Princess St

Sir Gawain Fashion Clothes

High fashion clothing for men and women

Location 34 Princess St

CLOTHING STORES CLOSE TO CAMPUS

Princess St Shops

Kingston offers a wide variety of popular clothing stores all

conveniently located in the downtown core on Princess Street Start at the Hub and walk along Princess to the waterfront and along the way you will be able to find a large selection of stores that will meet

any of your needs

GROCERY STORES

IN KINGSTON

Standard

Metro Located close to the ghetto Open 24 hours for your needs

Location 310 Barrie Street

Loblawrsquos Greatest selection of food in Kingston Also sells kitchen

products and clothing Location 1060 Princess Street

Food Basics Cheaper food but limited selection

Contains all the standard food options

Location 33 Barrack Street Johnrsquos Meat Market

Kingstonlsquos best butcher Well priced meats and fish

Location 507 Princess Street

Specialty Stores

Bulk Barn Large quantities of common snack foods

Low cost and large selection Location 824 Norwest Road

Convenience Stores Campus One Stop

Located besides Goodes Great selection for a convenience store but expensive price

Location At the corner of Earl Street and Alfred Street

Bedorersquos Food Market Close to Goodes Hall

Very nice owners Location 395 Earl Street

Freddiersquos Grocery In middle of the Ghetto for easy

access Occasional stock outs

Location 219 University Ave

TRAVELLING TIPS

While you are on exchange at Queenlsquos you should take the opportunity to explore other areas and cities around Kingston This section will provide some tips on how to enjoy yourself outside of Kingston

The World is a book and those who do not

travel read only a page ~St Augustine

SMARTER TRVELS

Information vs Interests

TRAVELLING INFORMATION

Kingston is located conveniently between major cities such as Montreacuteal

and Toronto and there are several places you should visit while you are

on exchange at Queenlsquos Travelling to other cities from Kingston is

something incoming exchange students often want to do and the

travelling alternatives are different depending on where you would like

to go Generally bus is the cheapest alternative if you are travelling by

yourself with just a few other friends or if you are under 25 Since car

rental services often have a underage fee of $35 per day and driver if

you are under 25 years old renting a car is only a cheap alternative if

you can gather some people to share the rent Travelling by train is

more comfortable than taking the bus but it is usually more expensive

and the train station in Kingston is located far from campus and the

downtown area which requires a taxi to get in to town

This section will provide you with useful tips when you are travelling to

Kingston for the first time or when you are planning on making a trip to

another city

Ps Do not forget to check out the ETC (Exchange Transfer Committee)

trips and events These events are usually very fun and offers a great

opportunity getting to know other students Check out

httpcomsocqueensucaetcHomehtml for more information

SMARTER TRAVELS

Convenience vs

Cost

GETTING AROUND IN KINGSTON

Kingston offers many different shopping opportunities and such but

getting to these can sometimes be a problem since the big shopping malls are located far from downtown as well as the campus area This section will therefore provide tips on how to best

find your way in Kingston

Getting around in Kingston by taxi Taxi services in Kingston are relatively cheap Taxis are a good alter-

native if you are in a hurry and taxis are often available on campus between the JDUC building and Stauffer library by the

intersection between University Ave and Union St (see campus map) If you are not on campus there are several taxi

companies which you can call and here are some suggestions Ameylsquos taxi +16135461111

Kingston amp Amherst taxi +16135423333 Ameylsquos Greenwood taxi +16136346644

Getting around in Kingston by bus

Riding the bus is free for all Queenlsquos university students if you show

your student card and taking the bus is an alternative which should be

used if there is a possibility The bus schedule is not the best and get-

ting to certain locations in Kingston can sometimes be hard

rdquoYoursquore a funny guymdash but looks arenrsquot everything

- Taxi Driver (1976)

SMARTER TRAVELS Interests vs Information

TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS

There are several cities that are recommended to be visited while you are on exchange at Queenlsquos This section will present the most popular

locations and how you get there most easily You can go either by car bus train or air and the websites are

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

There are many different car rental services in Kingston Here are some recommended

By bus httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations

Provides cheap bus tickets from the campus to Montreacuteal Ottawa and

Toronto This alternative is only available to Queenlsquos student and tickets are available through the Destinations office in the JDUC

building on the second floor (see campus map) wwwcoachcanadaca

Offers bus tickets to many different locations in New York Ontario and

Queacutebec By train

wwwviarailca

Viarail provides train tickets to many different locations in Canada By air

wwwaircanadaca

The majority of flights in Canada is operated by Air Canada but

sometimes there are other cheaper alternatives

Check httpwwwcheapflightsca for more alternatives

A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are

after it as when you are in it

EXPLORING THE REGION

Algonquin Provincial Park

ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL

PARK

httpwwwalgonquinparkonca

Algonquin Parks many trails offer something for everyone Whether

youre up for a vigorous bicycle ride through beautiful forest a

two-day hike into the Interior or a leisurely walk to a stunning

lookout you can find a trail that will explore the many facets of

Algonquins beauty The Algonquin Provincial Park is a big natural reserve which offers

activities for everyone Here you can go canoeing camping fishing walking on beautiful trails skiing dog sledding mountain biking

horseback riding and much more It is a beautiful place to go if you would like to experience the Canadian nature and wildlife

How to get there

The easiest way to get to Algonquin Provincial Park is by car Take

the 401 highway from Kingston and exit on highway 41 after about

20km Continue on highway 41 for 200km and then exit west on

highway 60 Follow highway 60 until you get to Algonquin

Take a bite out of The big apple

NEW YORK CITY

httpwwwnewyorkcom

New York is a city everyone should visit while on exchange at Queenlsquos The big apple offers a wide variety of activities and places to see such

as the empire state building central park ground zero and statue of liberty It is also a perfect place to go shopping since it generally is cheaper in the US than in Canada and the city offers many good

places for shopping

How to get there By car

Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and then exit south on the 81 Drive for about 400km and then drive west on the 380 for about 50km

Continue west on to highway 80 for about 100km until you get to New York

By bus Taking the bus from Kingston to New York usually takes about 13 or 14

hours The bus first goes to Toronto and Buffalo and then heads for New York Taking the bus is not a good alternative if you are in a

hurry but it is recommended if you want to travel cheaply and do not have anyone to rent a car with

By air

Going by air to New York is a good alternative It is recommended to

take the bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport from Kingston

and fly to New York from there Since domestic flights in the US are

usually cheaper an alternative is to take the bus to Buffalo and fly

from there

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA New York City

BOSTON

httpwwwcityofbostongovvisitors

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA It has about 600 000 inhabitants and is the home of many great universities such as Harvard

University and MIT It is a fun city to visit and it is strongly recommended to attend a hockey game (Boston Bruins) or a baseball

game (Boston Red Sox) How to get there

There are different way of getting to Boston from Kingston

By car

Renting a car and driving to Boston is a popular alternative and it is often relatively cheap if you are a couple of people sharing the rent If you decide to drive to Boston take the 401 east from Kingston and exit

south on highway 81 after about 40km Drive south on the 81 for about 170km and then drive east on highway 90 towards Boston That

distance is about 500km By air

Going by air to Boston is more expensive than renting a car If you

decide to go by air the plane will always stop in Toronto or Montreacuteal

first and it is therefore recommended to go to either Toronto or

Montreacuteal by bus and then go to Boston by air

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA Boston

MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

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SERVICES OFFERED BY THE AMS

The Publishing amp Copy

Centre (PampCC) is located in the lower level of the JDUC and is

designed to serve studentslsquo printing and copying needs The PampCC offers a wide

variety of services ranging from basic printing and

photocopying to professional binding and poster design

Destinations is a campus travel and tourism service that offers

students the cheapest and most convenient bus service from Kingston to

Toronto Ottawa and Montreal Destinations also sells

tickets to various events both on and off campus and charters

group trips to sports games concerts and arts performances in Toronto

Ottawa etc In addition Destinations makes and sells In-

ternational Student Identity Cards (ISICs) which offer students discounts on ViaRail

train tickets and other retail ser-vices Finally Destinations col-

laborates with Kingston Transit in order to enable students the unlimited use of

Kingston Transit for the year with a valid Queenlsquos student

card

The Alma Mater

Society (AMS) the oldest student

government in Canada represents over 13800 students and serves as

the central undergraduate student

government at Queenlsquos University The AMS is composed of 11 faculty

and residence societies and has an annual

operating budget of over $14 million The AMS is the only exclusively

undergraduate student-run government

in the country managing 14

student-run corporate services 41 committees and over

200 clubs Employing over 1000 volunteers

and 500 part-time paid staff the AMS is a truly unique organization that

aims to serve and represent the diversity

of students at Queenlsquos University

The AMS Pub Services (TAPS)

consists of two pub locations Alfielsquos Nightclub and the Queenlsquos Pub

Alfielsquos located on the lower level of the JDUC is Queenlsquos largest student bar and is open every Wednesday

and Friday nights for drinks and dancing In addition Alfielsquos hosts a

weekly Jazz Lounge on Monday nights which features live music by student performers from the Queenlsquos

School of Music Queenlsquos Pub (QP) which is on the upper level of the

JDUC offers a more relaxing atmosphere featuring 7 beers on tap a fantastic menu two TVs and a

pool table

The AMS Merchandise

Services (TAMS) consists of two retail

outlets Tricolour Outfitters and The Used Bookstore Collectively

these two services offer students a wide variety of stylish and affordable

school essentials Tricolour Outfitters sells a wide inventory of Queenlsquos clothing and other merchandise and

also offers custom clothing for teams residence floors etc The Used

Bookstore sells and consigns used textbooks and also provides students with an extensive range of

school supplies

IMPORTANT DATES FROM THE AMS

Important Dates

January 11 ndash Classes Begin January 15 ndash Grand Opening of the Queenlsquos Centre

January 16 ndash Winter Clubs Night

January 27 ndash Applications for AMS Winter Committee Hiring Due

February 1-6 ndash Exposure Arts Festival

February 1 ndash Catch Me If You Can Begins February 2-3 ndash AMS Winter Referendum and Executive Election

February 8 ndash AMS Council Applications Due

February 15 ndash AMS Officer Applications Due

February 23 ndash AMS Annual General Meeting

March 1 ndash AMS Manager and Assistant Manager Applications Due

March 11-13 ndash Vogue Fashion Show March 11 ndash Best Darn Singer on Campus

March 15 ndash AMS Service Staff Applications Due

April 9 ndash Last Day of Classes

April 15 ndash Exams Begin

QUEENrsquoS VARSITY

SCHEDULES

Queenlsquos University has many great teams playing on campus during the winter From the exciting hockey games to the intimate basketball team victories there is a game for you The Queenlsquos Golden Gaels are

well-supported within the Queenlsquos culture with many students rallying behind their teams

Menlsquos Hockey httpqueenshockeycomschedulephp

Womenlsquos Hockey httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=whockeyamp

Menlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mbballamp

Womenlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wbballamp

Menlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mvballamp

Womenlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wvballamp

Additional Information on the Queenlsquos Golden Gaels Sports Teams

httpwwwgogaelsgocom

Welcome

SOCIALIZING IN KINGSTON

Now that you found a place to live figured out your courses and have made plans to visit different cities itlsquos time to organize your social calendar

Although Kingston is a small town many activities are available in the downtown area (The Hub) Restaurants retail stores bars movie theatre coffee shops

pubshellip

JanuaryFebruary

Live Your Library Kingston Jazz Society local

libraries January to April wwwkingstonjazzcom

Kingston Winter Antique Show Portsmouth Olympic

Harbour early February 613-386-4415

Feb Fest Market Square Join in on one of Ontariolsquos

premier winter events early February

wwwfebfestkingstoncom Cezannersquos Closet Ban Righ

Hall Queenlsquos University 613-533-3171

Historic Hockey Series A must see if youlsquore new to

hockey Confederation Basin early February

613-548-4415

Kingston Film Festival Various locations around Kingston Late February

wwwkingcanfilmfestcom

MarchApril

Maple Madness Little

Cataraqui Creek Conservation See a Canadian treat being made

613-546-4228 ext 500

Rail-o-Rama Model Train Show Ambassador Resort Hotel mid March

613-962-7731

May Historic Farmers Market

every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from Maymdash

September market Square Interconnected Art Studio

Tour various locations early May

wwwkingstonartistscom

Royal Military College Convocation and Sunset Ceremony mid-May Fort

Henry wwwrmcca

ANNUAL KINGSTON WINTERSPRING

EVENTS

The Brass Pub httpwwwthebrasspubcom

indexphp Sports Pub on Princess Street

Great for Late Night Eats or Recov-ery Food the Next Morning

Monday Nights ndash Buy one appe-tizer get the second half price

Tuesday Nights ndash 35 cent wings

(Best wings in town) Wednesday Nights ndash frac12 pound bur-

gers for only $175 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash Giant chicken fajitas for only $350 CAD

Friday Nights ndash Steak special for $895 CAD

LIVE MUSIC Sundays Mondays

and Thursdays

(We recommend you see Smitty

play on Sundays and Mondays Get

there early)

The Merchant

httpwwwmerchanttaphousecom

Another great pub (near the lake ndash

a nice break from Princess St) Full menu SaladsSoups Pizza Pasta Sandwiches Drinkshellip Great

on Tuesdays when therelsquos not much else going on

Tuesday Nights - $3 drinks all day and all night

Wednesday Nights ndash A bottle of

Alexander Keiths and an 8oz steak dinner for $999 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash 40 cent wings

Sunday Nights - $3 caesars

LIVE MUSIC ndash Tuesdays (Smitty)

Wednesdays (the Dan Curtis

Band) Thursdays (the Trevor

Walsh Band) Fridays (Emily Fen-

nel) and Saturdays (some of King-

stonlsquos best rock bands)

PUB NIGHTS

KINGSTON PUBS

KINGSTON PUBS Continued

Tir nan Og

httpkingstontirnanogpubscomhome

Irish pub Rated 1 Restaurant in Kingston

Monday and Tuesdays Nights ndash

Waterfront Patio (weather permit-ting)

Wednesday Nights ndash Alexander Keithlsquos - $399 frac12 price appetizers

live music at 9 pm Thursday Nights ndash Karaoke Night

Ladieslsquo Night Out (starts at 800pm)

Friday Nights ndash 2 Pints of Guin-nessHarpKilkennySmithwicks

only $900 DJ at 1100pm

Saturday Nights ndash DJ at 1100pm

Sunday Nights ndash NFL Nights 8 LCD Screens and frac12 price wings

Do you like to sing Tir nan Og is great on Thursday nights for a little

Karaoke

PUB NIGHTS

MAP OF KINGSTON BARS PUBS AND CLUBS

1 Elixir Nightclub 2 The Brass

3 Alehouse 4 Stages 5 The Merchant

6 Tir Nan Og 7 Joy Supper Club

These venues are clubs The venues without a lsquoare pubs

NOTE Alfielsquos is located on cam-

pus in the basement of the JDUC

(John Deutsch Center) building

Queenlsquos Campus is located South

of Princess Street

The Ale House

The Alehouse Canteen (below the bar) has sandwiches wraps

burgers and more The Alehouse is the most popular

club for Queenlsquos students

Free cover before 12 with your student card Otherwise $6 cover

Best Nights to Go Thursdays ($250 drinks)

Fridays Saturdays

Alfiersquos Nightclub Student nightclub and lounge

known for its great music On campus (outside the west side of the John Deutsch Center)

Best Nights to Go

Wednesdays (but the line can get busy so get there early)

No cover and free coat check

Stages Nightclub

Second largest nightclub after the Alehouse

Best Nights to Go Mondays ndash Beach Slam

(seasonal) Thursdays - $250 rail drinks

all night long free cover

with student card or $3 until 11

Fridays ndash Ladies in free before midnight and a glow party

no cover and $250 rail drinks

until midnight

DANCE THE

NIGHT AWAY

KINGSTON BARS AND CLUBS

Get on your dancing shoes and party at the hottest (and only) clubs in Kingston

RESTAURANTS Tired of eating Mac and Cheese every night

Try one of the following delicious

Japanese Food

Asha

Great food and service Karaoke rooms $30hour (group of 5 or less)

$50hour (group of 10 or less) 177 Princess Street

613-531-7919

Take Sushi

Great Japanese restaurant

120 Princess Street

613-544-1376

Chinese Food

Silver Wok Takeout Available

Great food clean good service 373 King Street E 613-544-6634

VIP Another popular Chinese

Restaurant on Princess Street

528 Princess Street

613-530-2828

Italian Cuisine

Ginorsquos Pizza and Spaghetti Free delivery on orders over $15

Pizza pasta finger foods and sal-ads Open late (until 2am on weekdays

3am FridaySaturday and 1am on Sundays)

557 Princess Street 613-542-4444

Tatarsquos Pizza Take out and delivery available

Casual dress and atmosphere Bar area (pool darts and a big

screen TV)

569 Princess Street

613-549-4272

Frankie Pestorsquos

Rustic Italian dishes inspired by

traditional family recipes Menu

changes often and portions are

huge

176 Ontario Street

613-542-1071

Woodenheads

Probably the best pizza youlsquoll find

in Kingston Donlsquot expect your tra-

ditional pepperoni and mozzarella

though

192 Ontario Street

613ndash 549ndash 1812

lsquo

JAPANESE CHINESE INDIAN ITALIAN

Indian Cuisine

Darbas Great service great food

One of Kingstonlsquos best Indian Restaurants Large portions and

friendly staff

479 Princess Street

613-548-7053

RESTAURANTS

Breakfast Stooleyrsquos Cafe

Take Out Available Right on the corner of Johnson and Division

Everything from omelettes to pasta Great for some greasy eats after a messy night

118 Division Street

613-547-4044 11am-2am httpwwwthemenusiteca

restphprID=30

The Brass A great breakfast for a great price

(also serves dinner) Breakfast Served Monday to

Friday from 11am-3pm Brunch Served Saturdays and

Sundays 10am-3pm 403 Princess Street

613-544-8334

httpwwwthebrasspubcommenuphp

Windmills Cafe Eggs oatmeal crepes pancakes

bagels perogies and more Kingstonlsquos best Saturday and

Sunday brunch 184 Princess Street

613-544-3948

httpwwwwebwoodscom

windmillsmenucfmaction=viewmenudetailsampModule=

Restaurant

Pan Chancho Bakery amp Cafeacute

Go for brunch at one of Kingstonlsquos

finest cafeacutes Opens daily at 7am

44 Princess Street

613-544-7790

httpwwwpanchanchocom

BREAKFAST

There are many good

restaurants serving a

variety of cuisines in

many different

atmospheres The fol-

lowing sites are useful

for finding restaurants

in the Kingston area

httpwwwwhatsonkingsto

ncomentertain

restanthtml

httpwwwkingstonkioskcomdirectoryphp

categoryId=179

http

wwwdougblackstockcomkingston-ontario

restaurantsphp

http

kingstonontario-restaurantscom

httpwwwfoodincca

OntarioKingston

We havenlsquot tried

them all but we definitely have some

favourites and this section will provide you with some of our

tips

RESTAURANTS

Date Restaurants

Grizzly Grill Fire places and candles make for a romantic evening

Appetizers pizzas pastas seafood prime rib sandwiches

soups and salads - your date is sure to find something here Amazing food at reasonable prices

Turns into a bar at night (grab a drink and play a round of pool)

395 Princess Street 613-544-7566

Megalos Everything from burgers to crab

ravioli Appetizers salads pastas pizzas

platters and great desserts Quiet romantic atmosphere 226 Princess Street

613-531-9788

Chez Piggy One of Kingstonlsquos classier restaurants

Shrimp oysters calamari fish pork chop sea scallops lamb

steak A bit pricey but provides a great experience great food and great

service Turns into a classy bar later on

68 Princess Street

613-549-7673

Steakhouses

The Keg Kingstonlsquos best steakhouse

Starters and soups salads sirloins New Yorklsquos and traditional

steaks prime rib seafood chicken and ribs and classis Keg dinners

300 King Street East

613-549-1333

French Bistro Cuisine

Le Chien Noir A taste of French cuisine

Poutine fried calamari lamb fish mussels and more Classy and pricey

69 Brock Street 613-549-5635

Thai and Pan-Asian Cuisine

Mango Appetizers soups and salads

curries stir-fries seafood rice noodles Vietnamese foods

161 Princess Street

613-549-3815

Mekong

Traditional Thai food right in the

heart of the hub

394 Princess Street

613-549ndash 5902

DATE RESTAURANTS

Steakhouses

Bistros Thai cuisine

Impress your date with a fancy night out

RESTAURANTS

Pub Food

The Brass Serves breakfast brunch dinner and late night eats

Salads nachos quesadillas wings ribs sandwiches burgers wraps

and clubs 403 Princess Street 613-544-8334

Fanatics

Appetizers soups and salads pizza burgers sandwiches wraps meatloaf steak salmon

pasta and more Great sports lounge great food

371 Princess Street 613-542-3267

Lonestar Texas Grill

Starters salads steaks ribs chicken fajitas burgers

sandwicheshellip Free nachos and salsa to start off your meal

251 Ontario Street 613-548-8888

Kingston Brew Pub

Your usual pub food with over 20

different types of beer on tap

most of which are brewed on site

34 Clarence Street

613 - 542-4978

Fast Food

McDonaldrsquos

285 Princess Street 613-549-3999

Burger King 500 Princess Street

613-531-5137

Pizza Pizza 414 Princess Street 613-542-1111

Dominos Pizza

493 Princess Street 613-548-3730

Subway

356 Princess Street

613-541-3071

Pita Grill

371 Princess Street

613 ndash542-9195

PUB FOOD FAST FOOD

No need to spend big bucks for a full tummyhellip

the following options offer cheap and tasty food

Urban Outfitters Popular clothing styles in Canada for good prices

Location 204 Princess St

Urban Trade Similar to Urban Outfitters but includes more mainstream

options Location 201 Princess St

Blueprint Contains many different popular

brands Location 246 Princess St

Lululemon Athletica

Very popular clothing store in Canada Makes very comfortable and

functional clothes Location 270 Princess St

American Apparel

Comfortable shirts and accessories Very popular within

Queenlsquos Location 274 Princess St

Roots Canada The conventional Canadian

clothing store Get your Vancouver 2010 clothing

here Location 229 Princess St

Steilman Outlet Elegant womenlsquos fashion

Location 206 Princess St Doverrsquos Mens Wear

Elegant suits Popular brands such as Ed Hardy

and Lacoste Location 155 Princess St

Sir Gawain Fashion Clothes

High fashion clothing for men and women

Location 34 Princess St

CLOTHING STORES CLOSE TO CAMPUS

Princess St Shops

Kingston offers a wide variety of popular clothing stores all

conveniently located in the downtown core on Princess Street Start at the Hub and walk along Princess to the waterfront and along the way you will be able to find a large selection of stores that will meet

any of your needs

GROCERY STORES

IN KINGSTON

Standard

Metro Located close to the ghetto Open 24 hours for your needs

Location 310 Barrie Street

Loblawrsquos Greatest selection of food in Kingston Also sells kitchen

products and clothing Location 1060 Princess Street

Food Basics Cheaper food but limited selection

Contains all the standard food options

Location 33 Barrack Street Johnrsquos Meat Market

Kingstonlsquos best butcher Well priced meats and fish

Location 507 Princess Street

Specialty Stores

Bulk Barn Large quantities of common snack foods

Low cost and large selection Location 824 Norwest Road

Convenience Stores Campus One Stop

Located besides Goodes Great selection for a convenience store but expensive price

Location At the corner of Earl Street and Alfred Street

Bedorersquos Food Market Close to Goodes Hall

Very nice owners Location 395 Earl Street

Freddiersquos Grocery In middle of the Ghetto for easy

access Occasional stock outs

Location 219 University Ave

TRAVELLING TIPS

While you are on exchange at Queenlsquos you should take the opportunity to explore other areas and cities around Kingston This section will provide some tips on how to enjoy yourself outside of Kingston

The World is a book and those who do not

travel read only a page ~St Augustine

SMARTER TRVELS

Information vs Interests

TRAVELLING INFORMATION

Kingston is located conveniently between major cities such as Montreacuteal

and Toronto and there are several places you should visit while you are

on exchange at Queenlsquos Travelling to other cities from Kingston is

something incoming exchange students often want to do and the

travelling alternatives are different depending on where you would like

to go Generally bus is the cheapest alternative if you are travelling by

yourself with just a few other friends or if you are under 25 Since car

rental services often have a underage fee of $35 per day and driver if

you are under 25 years old renting a car is only a cheap alternative if

you can gather some people to share the rent Travelling by train is

more comfortable than taking the bus but it is usually more expensive

and the train station in Kingston is located far from campus and the

downtown area which requires a taxi to get in to town

This section will provide you with useful tips when you are travelling to

Kingston for the first time or when you are planning on making a trip to

another city

Ps Do not forget to check out the ETC (Exchange Transfer Committee)

trips and events These events are usually very fun and offers a great

opportunity getting to know other students Check out

httpcomsocqueensucaetcHomehtml for more information

SMARTER TRAVELS

Convenience vs

Cost

GETTING AROUND IN KINGSTON

Kingston offers many different shopping opportunities and such but

getting to these can sometimes be a problem since the big shopping malls are located far from downtown as well as the campus area This section will therefore provide tips on how to best

find your way in Kingston

Getting around in Kingston by taxi Taxi services in Kingston are relatively cheap Taxis are a good alter-

native if you are in a hurry and taxis are often available on campus between the JDUC building and Stauffer library by the

intersection between University Ave and Union St (see campus map) If you are not on campus there are several taxi

companies which you can call and here are some suggestions Ameylsquos taxi +16135461111

Kingston amp Amherst taxi +16135423333 Ameylsquos Greenwood taxi +16136346644

Getting around in Kingston by bus

Riding the bus is free for all Queenlsquos university students if you show

your student card and taking the bus is an alternative which should be

used if there is a possibility The bus schedule is not the best and get-

ting to certain locations in Kingston can sometimes be hard

rdquoYoursquore a funny guymdash but looks arenrsquot everything

- Taxi Driver (1976)

SMARTER TRAVELS Interests vs Information

TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS

There are several cities that are recommended to be visited while you are on exchange at Queenlsquos This section will present the most popular

locations and how you get there most easily You can go either by car bus train or air and the websites are

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

There are many different car rental services in Kingston Here are some recommended

By bus httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations

Provides cheap bus tickets from the campus to Montreacuteal Ottawa and

Toronto This alternative is only available to Queenlsquos student and tickets are available through the Destinations office in the JDUC

building on the second floor (see campus map) wwwcoachcanadaca

Offers bus tickets to many different locations in New York Ontario and

Queacutebec By train

wwwviarailca

Viarail provides train tickets to many different locations in Canada By air

wwwaircanadaca

The majority of flights in Canada is operated by Air Canada but

sometimes there are other cheaper alternatives

Check httpwwwcheapflightsca for more alternatives

A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are

after it as when you are in it

EXPLORING THE REGION

Algonquin Provincial Park

ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL

PARK

httpwwwalgonquinparkonca

Algonquin Parks many trails offer something for everyone Whether

youre up for a vigorous bicycle ride through beautiful forest a

two-day hike into the Interior or a leisurely walk to a stunning

lookout you can find a trail that will explore the many facets of

Algonquins beauty The Algonquin Provincial Park is a big natural reserve which offers

activities for everyone Here you can go canoeing camping fishing walking on beautiful trails skiing dog sledding mountain biking

horseback riding and much more It is a beautiful place to go if you would like to experience the Canadian nature and wildlife

How to get there

The easiest way to get to Algonquin Provincial Park is by car Take

the 401 highway from Kingston and exit on highway 41 after about

20km Continue on highway 41 for 200km and then exit west on

highway 60 Follow highway 60 until you get to Algonquin

Take a bite out of The big apple

NEW YORK CITY

httpwwwnewyorkcom

New York is a city everyone should visit while on exchange at Queenlsquos The big apple offers a wide variety of activities and places to see such

as the empire state building central park ground zero and statue of liberty It is also a perfect place to go shopping since it generally is cheaper in the US than in Canada and the city offers many good

places for shopping

How to get there By car

Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and then exit south on the 81 Drive for about 400km and then drive west on the 380 for about 50km

Continue west on to highway 80 for about 100km until you get to New York

By bus Taking the bus from Kingston to New York usually takes about 13 or 14

hours The bus first goes to Toronto and Buffalo and then heads for New York Taking the bus is not a good alternative if you are in a

hurry but it is recommended if you want to travel cheaply and do not have anyone to rent a car with

By air

Going by air to New York is a good alternative It is recommended to

take the bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport from Kingston

and fly to New York from there Since domestic flights in the US are

usually cheaper an alternative is to take the bus to Buffalo and fly

from there

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA New York City

BOSTON

httpwwwcityofbostongovvisitors

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA It has about 600 000 inhabitants and is the home of many great universities such as Harvard

University and MIT It is a fun city to visit and it is strongly recommended to attend a hockey game (Boston Bruins) or a baseball

game (Boston Red Sox) How to get there

There are different way of getting to Boston from Kingston

By car

Renting a car and driving to Boston is a popular alternative and it is often relatively cheap if you are a couple of people sharing the rent If you decide to drive to Boston take the 401 east from Kingston and exit

south on highway 81 after about 40km Drive south on the 81 for about 170km and then drive east on highway 90 towards Boston That

distance is about 500km By air

Going by air to Boston is more expensive than renting a car If you

decide to go by air the plane will always stop in Toronto or Montreacuteal

first and it is therefore recommended to go to either Toronto or

Montreacuteal by bus and then go to Boston by air

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA Boston

MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

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JDUC BUILDING MAP LEVEL 1

JDUC BUILDING MAP LEVEL 23

SERVICES OFFERED BY THE AMS

The Publishing amp Copy

Centre (PampCC) is located in the lower level of the JDUC and is

designed to serve studentslsquo printing and copying needs The PampCC offers a wide

variety of services ranging from basic printing and

photocopying to professional binding and poster design

Destinations is a campus travel and tourism service that offers

students the cheapest and most convenient bus service from Kingston to

Toronto Ottawa and Montreal Destinations also sells

tickets to various events both on and off campus and charters

group trips to sports games concerts and arts performances in Toronto

Ottawa etc In addition Destinations makes and sells In-

ternational Student Identity Cards (ISICs) which offer students discounts on ViaRail

train tickets and other retail ser-vices Finally Destinations col-

laborates with Kingston Transit in order to enable students the unlimited use of

Kingston Transit for the year with a valid Queenlsquos student

card

The Alma Mater

Society (AMS) the oldest student

government in Canada represents over 13800 students and serves as

the central undergraduate student

government at Queenlsquos University The AMS is composed of 11 faculty

and residence societies and has an annual

operating budget of over $14 million The AMS is the only exclusively

undergraduate student-run government

in the country managing 14

student-run corporate services 41 committees and over

200 clubs Employing over 1000 volunteers

and 500 part-time paid staff the AMS is a truly unique organization that

aims to serve and represent the diversity

of students at Queenlsquos University

The AMS Pub Services (TAPS)

consists of two pub locations Alfielsquos Nightclub and the Queenlsquos Pub

Alfielsquos located on the lower level of the JDUC is Queenlsquos largest student bar and is open every Wednesday

and Friday nights for drinks and dancing In addition Alfielsquos hosts a

weekly Jazz Lounge on Monday nights which features live music by student performers from the Queenlsquos

School of Music Queenlsquos Pub (QP) which is on the upper level of the

JDUC offers a more relaxing atmosphere featuring 7 beers on tap a fantastic menu two TVs and a

pool table

The AMS Merchandise

Services (TAMS) consists of two retail

outlets Tricolour Outfitters and The Used Bookstore Collectively

these two services offer students a wide variety of stylish and affordable

school essentials Tricolour Outfitters sells a wide inventory of Queenlsquos clothing and other merchandise and

also offers custom clothing for teams residence floors etc The Used

Bookstore sells and consigns used textbooks and also provides students with an extensive range of

school supplies

IMPORTANT DATES FROM THE AMS

Important Dates

January 11 ndash Classes Begin January 15 ndash Grand Opening of the Queenlsquos Centre

January 16 ndash Winter Clubs Night

January 27 ndash Applications for AMS Winter Committee Hiring Due

February 1-6 ndash Exposure Arts Festival

February 1 ndash Catch Me If You Can Begins February 2-3 ndash AMS Winter Referendum and Executive Election

February 8 ndash AMS Council Applications Due

February 15 ndash AMS Officer Applications Due

February 23 ndash AMS Annual General Meeting

March 1 ndash AMS Manager and Assistant Manager Applications Due

March 11-13 ndash Vogue Fashion Show March 11 ndash Best Darn Singer on Campus

March 15 ndash AMS Service Staff Applications Due

April 9 ndash Last Day of Classes

April 15 ndash Exams Begin

QUEENrsquoS VARSITY

SCHEDULES

Queenlsquos University has many great teams playing on campus during the winter From the exciting hockey games to the intimate basketball team victories there is a game for you The Queenlsquos Golden Gaels are

well-supported within the Queenlsquos culture with many students rallying behind their teams

Menlsquos Hockey httpqueenshockeycomschedulephp

Womenlsquos Hockey httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=whockeyamp

Menlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mbballamp

Womenlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wbballamp

Menlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mvballamp

Womenlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wvballamp

Additional Information on the Queenlsquos Golden Gaels Sports Teams

httpwwwgogaelsgocom

Welcome

SOCIALIZING IN KINGSTON

Now that you found a place to live figured out your courses and have made plans to visit different cities itlsquos time to organize your social calendar

Although Kingston is a small town many activities are available in the downtown area (The Hub) Restaurants retail stores bars movie theatre coffee shops

pubshellip

JanuaryFebruary

Live Your Library Kingston Jazz Society local

libraries January to April wwwkingstonjazzcom

Kingston Winter Antique Show Portsmouth Olympic

Harbour early February 613-386-4415

Feb Fest Market Square Join in on one of Ontariolsquos

premier winter events early February

wwwfebfestkingstoncom Cezannersquos Closet Ban Righ

Hall Queenlsquos University 613-533-3171

Historic Hockey Series A must see if youlsquore new to

hockey Confederation Basin early February

613-548-4415

Kingston Film Festival Various locations around Kingston Late February

wwwkingcanfilmfestcom

MarchApril

Maple Madness Little

Cataraqui Creek Conservation See a Canadian treat being made

613-546-4228 ext 500

Rail-o-Rama Model Train Show Ambassador Resort Hotel mid March

613-962-7731

May Historic Farmers Market

every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from Maymdash

September market Square Interconnected Art Studio

Tour various locations early May

wwwkingstonartistscom

Royal Military College Convocation and Sunset Ceremony mid-May Fort

Henry wwwrmcca

ANNUAL KINGSTON WINTERSPRING

EVENTS

The Brass Pub httpwwwthebrasspubcom

indexphp Sports Pub on Princess Street

Great for Late Night Eats or Recov-ery Food the Next Morning

Monday Nights ndash Buy one appe-tizer get the second half price

Tuesday Nights ndash 35 cent wings

(Best wings in town) Wednesday Nights ndash frac12 pound bur-

gers for only $175 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash Giant chicken fajitas for only $350 CAD

Friday Nights ndash Steak special for $895 CAD

LIVE MUSIC Sundays Mondays

and Thursdays

(We recommend you see Smitty

play on Sundays and Mondays Get

there early)

The Merchant

httpwwwmerchanttaphousecom

Another great pub (near the lake ndash

a nice break from Princess St) Full menu SaladsSoups Pizza Pasta Sandwiches Drinkshellip Great

on Tuesdays when therelsquos not much else going on

Tuesday Nights - $3 drinks all day and all night

Wednesday Nights ndash A bottle of

Alexander Keiths and an 8oz steak dinner for $999 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash 40 cent wings

Sunday Nights - $3 caesars

LIVE MUSIC ndash Tuesdays (Smitty)

Wednesdays (the Dan Curtis

Band) Thursdays (the Trevor

Walsh Band) Fridays (Emily Fen-

nel) and Saturdays (some of King-

stonlsquos best rock bands)

PUB NIGHTS

KINGSTON PUBS

KINGSTON PUBS Continued

Tir nan Og

httpkingstontirnanogpubscomhome

Irish pub Rated 1 Restaurant in Kingston

Monday and Tuesdays Nights ndash

Waterfront Patio (weather permit-ting)

Wednesday Nights ndash Alexander Keithlsquos - $399 frac12 price appetizers

live music at 9 pm Thursday Nights ndash Karaoke Night

Ladieslsquo Night Out (starts at 800pm)

Friday Nights ndash 2 Pints of Guin-nessHarpKilkennySmithwicks

only $900 DJ at 1100pm

Saturday Nights ndash DJ at 1100pm

Sunday Nights ndash NFL Nights 8 LCD Screens and frac12 price wings

Do you like to sing Tir nan Og is great on Thursday nights for a little

Karaoke

PUB NIGHTS

MAP OF KINGSTON BARS PUBS AND CLUBS

1 Elixir Nightclub 2 The Brass

3 Alehouse 4 Stages 5 The Merchant

6 Tir Nan Og 7 Joy Supper Club

These venues are clubs The venues without a lsquoare pubs

NOTE Alfielsquos is located on cam-

pus in the basement of the JDUC

(John Deutsch Center) building

Queenlsquos Campus is located South

of Princess Street

The Ale House

The Alehouse Canteen (below the bar) has sandwiches wraps

burgers and more The Alehouse is the most popular

club for Queenlsquos students

Free cover before 12 with your student card Otherwise $6 cover

Best Nights to Go Thursdays ($250 drinks)

Fridays Saturdays

Alfiersquos Nightclub Student nightclub and lounge

known for its great music On campus (outside the west side of the John Deutsch Center)

Best Nights to Go

Wednesdays (but the line can get busy so get there early)

No cover and free coat check

Stages Nightclub

Second largest nightclub after the Alehouse

Best Nights to Go Mondays ndash Beach Slam

(seasonal) Thursdays - $250 rail drinks

all night long free cover

with student card or $3 until 11

Fridays ndash Ladies in free before midnight and a glow party

no cover and $250 rail drinks

until midnight

DANCE THE

NIGHT AWAY

KINGSTON BARS AND CLUBS

Get on your dancing shoes and party at the hottest (and only) clubs in Kingston

RESTAURANTS Tired of eating Mac and Cheese every night

Try one of the following delicious

Japanese Food

Asha

Great food and service Karaoke rooms $30hour (group of 5 or less)

$50hour (group of 10 or less) 177 Princess Street

613-531-7919

Take Sushi

Great Japanese restaurant

120 Princess Street

613-544-1376

Chinese Food

Silver Wok Takeout Available

Great food clean good service 373 King Street E 613-544-6634

VIP Another popular Chinese

Restaurant on Princess Street

528 Princess Street

613-530-2828

Italian Cuisine

Ginorsquos Pizza and Spaghetti Free delivery on orders over $15

Pizza pasta finger foods and sal-ads Open late (until 2am on weekdays

3am FridaySaturday and 1am on Sundays)

557 Princess Street 613-542-4444

Tatarsquos Pizza Take out and delivery available

Casual dress and atmosphere Bar area (pool darts and a big

screen TV)

569 Princess Street

613-549-4272

Frankie Pestorsquos

Rustic Italian dishes inspired by

traditional family recipes Menu

changes often and portions are

huge

176 Ontario Street

613-542-1071

Woodenheads

Probably the best pizza youlsquoll find

in Kingston Donlsquot expect your tra-

ditional pepperoni and mozzarella

though

192 Ontario Street

613ndash 549ndash 1812

lsquo

JAPANESE CHINESE INDIAN ITALIAN

Indian Cuisine

Darbas Great service great food

One of Kingstonlsquos best Indian Restaurants Large portions and

friendly staff

479 Princess Street

613-548-7053

RESTAURANTS

Breakfast Stooleyrsquos Cafe

Take Out Available Right on the corner of Johnson and Division

Everything from omelettes to pasta Great for some greasy eats after a messy night

118 Division Street

613-547-4044 11am-2am httpwwwthemenusiteca

restphprID=30

The Brass A great breakfast for a great price

(also serves dinner) Breakfast Served Monday to

Friday from 11am-3pm Brunch Served Saturdays and

Sundays 10am-3pm 403 Princess Street

613-544-8334

httpwwwthebrasspubcommenuphp

Windmills Cafe Eggs oatmeal crepes pancakes

bagels perogies and more Kingstonlsquos best Saturday and

Sunday brunch 184 Princess Street

613-544-3948

httpwwwwebwoodscom

windmillsmenucfmaction=viewmenudetailsampModule=

Restaurant

Pan Chancho Bakery amp Cafeacute

Go for brunch at one of Kingstonlsquos

finest cafeacutes Opens daily at 7am

44 Princess Street

613-544-7790

httpwwwpanchanchocom

BREAKFAST

There are many good

restaurants serving a

variety of cuisines in

many different

atmospheres The fol-

lowing sites are useful

for finding restaurants

in the Kingston area

httpwwwwhatsonkingsto

ncomentertain

restanthtml

httpwwwkingstonkioskcomdirectoryphp

categoryId=179

http

wwwdougblackstockcomkingston-ontario

restaurantsphp

http

kingstonontario-restaurantscom

httpwwwfoodincca

OntarioKingston

We havenlsquot tried

them all but we definitely have some

favourites and this section will provide you with some of our

tips

RESTAURANTS

Date Restaurants

Grizzly Grill Fire places and candles make for a romantic evening

Appetizers pizzas pastas seafood prime rib sandwiches

soups and salads - your date is sure to find something here Amazing food at reasonable prices

Turns into a bar at night (grab a drink and play a round of pool)

395 Princess Street 613-544-7566

Megalos Everything from burgers to crab

ravioli Appetizers salads pastas pizzas

platters and great desserts Quiet romantic atmosphere 226 Princess Street

613-531-9788

Chez Piggy One of Kingstonlsquos classier restaurants

Shrimp oysters calamari fish pork chop sea scallops lamb

steak A bit pricey but provides a great experience great food and great

service Turns into a classy bar later on

68 Princess Street

613-549-7673

Steakhouses

The Keg Kingstonlsquos best steakhouse

Starters and soups salads sirloins New Yorklsquos and traditional

steaks prime rib seafood chicken and ribs and classis Keg dinners

300 King Street East

613-549-1333

French Bistro Cuisine

Le Chien Noir A taste of French cuisine

Poutine fried calamari lamb fish mussels and more Classy and pricey

69 Brock Street 613-549-5635

Thai and Pan-Asian Cuisine

Mango Appetizers soups and salads

curries stir-fries seafood rice noodles Vietnamese foods

161 Princess Street

613-549-3815

Mekong

Traditional Thai food right in the

heart of the hub

394 Princess Street

613-549ndash 5902

DATE RESTAURANTS

Steakhouses

Bistros Thai cuisine

Impress your date with a fancy night out

RESTAURANTS

Pub Food

The Brass Serves breakfast brunch dinner and late night eats

Salads nachos quesadillas wings ribs sandwiches burgers wraps

and clubs 403 Princess Street 613-544-8334

Fanatics

Appetizers soups and salads pizza burgers sandwiches wraps meatloaf steak salmon

pasta and more Great sports lounge great food

371 Princess Street 613-542-3267

Lonestar Texas Grill

Starters salads steaks ribs chicken fajitas burgers

sandwicheshellip Free nachos and salsa to start off your meal

251 Ontario Street 613-548-8888

Kingston Brew Pub

Your usual pub food with over 20

different types of beer on tap

most of which are brewed on site

34 Clarence Street

613 - 542-4978

Fast Food

McDonaldrsquos

285 Princess Street 613-549-3999

Burger King 500 Princess Street

613-531-5137

Pizza Pizza 414 Princess Street 613-542-1111

Dominos Pizza

493 Princess Street 613-548-3730

Subway

356 Princess Street

613-541-3071

Pita Grill

371 Princess Street

613 ndash542-9195

PUB FOOD FAST FOOD

No need to spend big bucks for a full tummyhellip

the following options offer cheap and tasty food

Urban Outfitters Popular clothing styles in Canada for good prices

Location 204 Princess St

Urban Trade Similar to Urban Outfitters but includes more mainstream

options Location 201 Princess St

Blueprint Contains many different popular

brands Location 246 Princess St

Lululemon Athletica

Very popular clothing store in Canada Makes very comfortable and

functional clothes Location 270 Princess St

American Apparel

Comfortable shirts and accessories Very popular within

Queenlsquos Location 274 Princess St

Roots Canada The conventional Canadian

clothing store Get your Vancouver 2010 clothing

here Location 229 Princess St

Steilman Outlet Elegant womenlsquos fashion

Location 206 Princess St Doverrsquos Mens Wear

Elegant suits Popular brands such as Ed Hardy

and Lacoste Location 155 Princess St

Sir Gawain Fashion Clothes

High fashion clothing for men and women

Location 34 Princess St

CLOTHING STORES CLOSE TO CAMPUS

Princess St Shops

Kingston offers a wide variety of popular clothing stores all

conveniently located in the downtown core on Princess Street Start at the Hub and walk along Princess to the waterfront and along the way you will be able to find a large selection of stores that will meet

any of your needs

GROCERY STORES

IN KINGSTON

Standard

Metro Located close to the ghetto Open 24 hours for your needs

Location 310 Barrie Street

Loblawrsquos Greatest selection of food in Kingston Also sells kitchen

products and clothing Location 1060 Princess Street

Food Basics Cheaper food but limited selection

Contains all the standard food options

Location 33 Barrack Street Johnrsquos Meat Market

Kingstonlsquos best butcher Well priced meats and fish

Location 507 Princess Street

Specialty Stores

Bulk Barn Large quantities of common snack foods

Low cost and large selection Location 824 Norwest Road

Convenience Stores Campus One Stop

Located besides Goodes Great selection for a convenience store but expensive price

Location At the corner of Earl Street and Alfred Street

Bedorersquos Food Market Close to Goodes Hall

Very nice owners Location 395 Earl Street

Freddiersquos Grocery In middle of the Ghetto for easy

access Occasional stock outs

Location 219 University Ave

TRAVELLING TIPS

While you are on exchange at Queenlsquos you should take the opportunity to explore other areas and cities around Kingston This section will provide some tips on how to enjoy yourself outside of Kingston

The World is a book and those who do not

travel read only a page ~St Augustine

SMARTER TRVELS

Information vs Interests

TRAVELLING INFORMATION

Kingston is located conveniently between major cities such as Montreacuteal

and Toronto and there are several places you should visit while you are

on exchange at Queenlsquos Travelling to other cities from Kingston is

something incoming exchange students often want to do and the

travelling alternatives are different depending on where you would like

to go Generally bus is the cheapest alternative if you are travelling by

yourself with just a few other friends or if you are under 25 Since car

rental services often have a underage fee of $35 per day and driver if

you are under 25 years old renting a car is only a cheap alternative if

you can gather some people to share the rent Travelling by train is

more comfortable than taking the bus but it is usually more expensive

and the train station in Kingston is located far from campus and the

downtown area which requires a taxi to get in to town

This section will provide you with useful tips when you are travelling to

Kingston for the first time or when you are planning on making a trip to

another city

Ps Do not forget to check out the ETC (Exchange Transfer Committee)

trips and events These events are usually very fun and offers a great

opportunity getting to know other students Check out

httpcomsocqueensucaetcHomehtml for more information

SMARTER TRAVELS

Convenience vs

Cost

GETTING AROUND IN KINGSTON

Kingston offers many different shopping opportunities and such but

getting to these can sometimes be a problem since the big shopping malls are located far from downtown as well as the campus area This section will therefore provide tips on how to best

find your way in Kingston

Getting around in Kingston by taxi Taxi services in Kingston are relatively cheap Taxis are a good alter-

native if you are in a hurry and taxis are often available on campus between the JDUC building and Stauffer library by the

intersection between University Ave and Union St (see campus map) If you are not on campus there are several taxi

companies which you can call and here are some suggestions Ameylsquos taxi +16135461111

Kingston amp Amherst taxi +16135423333 Ameylsquos Greenwood taxi +16136346644

Getting around in Kingston by bus

Riding the bus is free for all Queenlsquos university students if you show

your student card and taking the bus is an alternative which should be

used if there is a possibility The bus schedule is not the best and get-

ting to certain locations in Kingston can sometimes be hard

rdquoYoursquore a funny guymdash but looks arenrsquot everything

- Taxi Driver (1976)

SMARTER TRAVELS Interests vs Information

TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS

There are several cities that are recommended to be visited while you are on exchange at Queenlsquos This section will present the most popular

locations and how you get there most easily You can go either by car bus train or air and the websites are

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

There are many different car rental services in Kingston Here are some recommended

By bus httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations

Provides cheap bus tickets from the campus to Montreacuteal Ottawa and

Toronto This alternative is only available to Queenlsquos student and tickets are available through the Destinations office in the JDUC

building on the second floor (see campus map) wwwcoachcanadaca

Offers bus tickets to many different locations in New York Ontario and

Queacutebec By train

wwwviarailca

Viarail provides train tickets to many different locations in Canada By air

wwwaircanadaca

The majority of flights in Canada is operated by Air Canada but

sometimes there are other cheaper alternatives

Check httpwwwcheapflightsca for more alternatives

A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are

after it as when you are in it

EXPLORING THE REGION

Algonquin Provincial Park

ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL

PARK

httpwwwalgonquinparkonca

Algonquin Parks many trails offer something for everyone Whether

youre up for a vigorous bicycle ride through beautiful forest a

two-day hike into the Interior or a leisurely walk to a stunning

lookout you can find a trail that will explore the many facets of

Algonquins beauty The Algonquin Provincial Park is a big natural reserve which offers

activities for everyone Here you can go canoeing camping fishing walking on beautiful trails skiing dog sledding mountain biking

horseback riding and much more It is a beautiful place to go if you would like to experience the Canadian nature and wildlife

How to get there

The easiest way to get to Algonquin Provincial Park is by car Take

the 401 highway from Kingston and exit on highway 41 after about

20km Continue on highway 41 for 200km and then exit west on

highway 60 Follow highway 60 until you get to Algonquin

Take a bite out of The big apple

NEW YORK CITY

httpwwwnewyorkcom

New York is a city everyone should visit while on exchange at Queenlsquos The big apple offers a wide variety of activities and places to see such

as the empire state building central park ground zero and statue of liberty It is also a perfect place to go shopping since it generally is cheaper in the US than in Canada and the city offers many good

places for shopping

How to get there By car

Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and then exit south on the 81 Drive for about 400km and then drive west on the 380 for about 50km

Continue west on to highway 80 for about 100km until you get to New York

By bus Taking the bus from Kingston to New York usually takes about 13 or 14

hours The bus first goes to Toronto and Buffalo and then heads for New York Taking the bus is not a good alternative if you are in a

hurry but it is recommended if you want to travel cheaply and do not have anyone to rent a car with

By air

Going by air to New York is a good alternative It is recommended to

take the bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport from Kingston

and fly to New York from there Since domestic flights in the US are

usually cheaper an alternative is to take the bus to Buffalo and fly

from there

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA New York City

BOSTON

httpwwwcityofbostongovvisitors

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA It has about 600 000 inhabitants and is the home of many great universities such as Harvard

University and MIT It is a fun city to visit and it is strongly recommended to attend a hockey game (Boston Bruins) or a baseball

game (Boston Red Sox) How to get there

There are different way of getting to Boston from Kingston

By car

Renting a car and driving to Boston is a popular alternative and it is often relatively cheap if you are a couple of people sharing the rent If you decide to drive to Boston take the 401 east from Kingston and exit

south on highway 81 after about 40km Drive south on the 81 for about 170km and then drive east on highway 90 towards Boston That

distance is about 500km By air

Going by air to Boston is more expensive than renting a car If you

decide to go by air the plane will always stop in Toronto or Montreacuteal

first and it is therefore recommended to go to either Toronto or

Montreacuteal by bus and then go to Boston by air

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA Boston

MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

Page 24: Exchange E-Magazine Winter 2010

JDUC BUILDING MAP LEVEL 23

SERVICES OFFERED BY THE AMS

The Publishing amp Copy

Centre (PampCC) is located in the lower level of the JDUC and is

designed to serve studentslsquo printing and copying needs The PampCC offers a wide

variety of services ranging from basic printing and

photocopying to professional binding and poster design

Destinations is a campus travel and tourism service that offers

students the cheapest and most convenient bus service from Kingston to

Toronto Ottawa and Montreal Destinations also sells

tickets to various events both on and off campus and charters

group trips to sports games concerts and arts performances in Toronto

Ottawa etc In addition Destinations makes and sells In-

ternational Student Identity Cards (ISICs) which offer students discounts on ViaRail

train tickets and other retail ser-vices Finally Destinations col-

laborates with Kingston Transit in order to enable students the unlimited use of

Kingston Transit for the year with a valid Queenlsquos student

card

The Alma Mater

Society (AMS) the oldest student

government in Canada represents over 13800 students and serves as

the central undergraduate student

government at Queenlsquos University The AMS is composed of 11 faculty

and residence societies and has an annual

operating budget of over $14 million The AMS is the only exclusively

undergraduate student-run government

in the country managing 14

student-run corporate services 41 committees and over

200 clubs Employing over 1000 volunteers

and 500 part-time paid staff the AMS is a truly unique organization that

aims to serve and represent the diversity

of students at Queenlsquos University

The AMS Pub Services (TAPS)

consists of two pub locations Alfielsquos Nightclub and the Queenlsquos Pub

Alfielsquos located on the lower level of the JDUC is Queenlsquos largest student bar and is open every Wednesday

and Friday nights for drinks and dancing In addition Alfielsquos hosts a

weekly Jazz Lounge on Monday nights which features live music by student performers from the Queenlsquos

School of Music Queenlsquos Pub (QP) which is on the upper level of the

JDUC offers a more relaxing atmosphere featuring 7 beers on tap a fantastic menu two TVs and a

pool table

The AMS Merchandise

Services (TAMS) consists of two retail

outlets Tricolour Outfitters and The Used Bookstore Collectively

these two services offer students a wide variety of stylish and affordable

school essentials Tricolour Outfitters sells a wide inventory of Queenlsquos clothing and other merchandise and

also offers custom clothing for teams residence floors etc The Used

Bookstore sells and consigns used textbooks and also provides students with an extensive range of

school supplies

IMPORTANT DATES FROM THE AMS

Important Dates

January 11 ndash Classes Begin January 15 ndash Grand Opening of the Queenlsquos Centre

January 16 ndash Winter Clubs Night

January 27 ndash Applications for AMS Winter Committee Hiring Due

February 1-6 ndash Exposure Arts Festival

February 1 ndash Catch Me If You Can Begins February 2-3 ndash AMS Winter Referendum and Executive Election

February 8 ndash AMS Council Applications Due

February 15 ndash AMS Officer Applications Due

February 23 ndash AMS Annual General Meeting

March 1 ndash AMS Manager and Assistant Manager Applications Due

March 11-13 ndash Vogue Fashion Show March 11 ndash Best Darn Singer on Campus

March 15 ndash AMS Service Staff Applications Due

April 9 ndash Last Day of Classes

April 15 ndash Exams Begin

QUEENrsquoS VARSITY

SCHEDULES

Queenlsquos University has many great teams playing on campus during the winter From the exciting hockey games to the intimate basketball team victories there is a game for you The Queenlsquos Golden Gaels are

well-supported within the Queenlsquos culture with many students rallying behind their teams

Menlsquos Hockey httpqueenshockeycomschedulephp

Womenlsquos Hockey httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=whockeyamp

Menlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mbballamp

Womenlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wbballamp

Menlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mvballamp

Womenlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wvballamp

Additional Information on the Queenlsquos Golden Gaels Sports Teams

httpwwwgogaelsgocom

Welcome

SOCIALIZING IN KINGSTON

Now that you found a place to live figured out your courses and have made plans to visit different cities itlsquos time to organize your social calendar

Although Kingston is a small town many activities are available in the downtown area (The Hub) Restaurants retail stores bars movie theatre coffee shops

pubshellip

JanuaryFebruary

Live Your Library Kingston Jazz Society local

libraries January to April wwwkingstonjazzcom

Kingston Winter Antique Show Portsmouth Olympic

Harbour early February 613-386-4415

Feb Fest Market Square Join in on one of Ontariolsquos

premier winter events early February

wwwfebfestkingstoncom Cezannersquos Closet Ban Righ

Hall Queenlsquos University 613-533-3171

Historic Hockey Series A must see if youlsquore new to

hockey Confederation Basin early February

613-548-4415

Kingston Film Festival Various locations around Kingston Late February

wwwkingcanfilmfestcom

MarchApril

Maple Madness Little

Cataraqui Creek Conservation See a Canadian treat being made

613-546-4228 ext 500

Rail-o-Rama Model Train Show Ambassador Resort Hotel mid March

613-962-7731

May Historic Farmers Market

every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from Maymdash

September market Square Interconnected Art Studio

Tour various locations early May

wwwkingstonartistscom

Royal Military College Convocation and Sunset Ceremony mid-May Fort

Henry wwwrmcca

ANNUAL KINGSTON WINTERSPRING

EVENTS

The Brass Pub httpwwwthebrasspubcom

indexphp Sports Pub on Princess Street

Great for Late Night Eats or Recov-ery Food the Next Morning

Monday Nights ndash Buy one appe-tizer get the second half price

Tuesday Nights ndash 35 cent wings

(Best wings in town) Wednesday Nights ndash frac12 pound bur-

gers for only $175 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash Giant chicken fajitas for only $350 CAD

Friday Nights ndash Steak special for $895 CAD

LIVE MUSIC Sundays Mondays

and Thursdays

(We recommend you see Smitty

play on Sundays and Mondays Get

there early)

The Merchant

httpwwwmerchanttaphousecom

Another great pub (near the lake ndash

a nice break from Princess St) Full menu SaladsSoups Pizza Pasta Sandwiches Drinkshellip Great

on Tuesdays when therelsquos not much else going on

Tuesday Nights - $3 drinks all day and all night

Wednesday Nights ndash A bottle of

Alexander Keiths and an 8oz steak dinner for $999 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash 40 cent wings

Sunday Nights - $3 caesars

LIVE MUSIC ndash Tuesdays (Smitty)

Wednesdays (the Dan Curtis

Band) Thursdays (the Trevor

Walsh Band) Fridays (Emily Fen-

nel) and Saturdays (some of King-

stonlsquos best rock bands)

PUB NIGHTS

KINGSTON PUBS

KINGSTON PUBS Continued

Tir nan Og

httpkingstontirnanogpubscomhome

Irish pub Rated 1 Restaurant in Kingston

Monday and Tuesdays Nights ndash

Waterfront Patio (weather permit-ting)

Wednesday Nights ndash Alexander Keithlsquos - $399 frac12 price appetizers

live music at 9 pm Thursday Nights ndash Karaoke Night

Ladieslsquo Night Out (starts at 800pm)

Friday Nights ndash 2 Pints of Guin-nessHarpKilkennySmithwicks

only $900 DJ at 1100pm

Saturday Nights ndash DJ at 1100pm

Sunday Nights ndash NFL Nights 8 LCD Screens and frac12 price wings

Do you like to sing Tir nan Og is great on Thursday nights for a little

Karaoke

PUB NIGHTS

MAP OF KINGSTON BARS PUBS AND CLUBS

1 Elixir Nightclub 2 The Brass

3 Alehouse 4 Stages 5 The Merchant

6 Tir Nan Og 7 Joy Supper Club

These venues are clubs The venues without a lsquoare pubs

NOTE Alfielsquos is located on cam-

pus in the basement of the JDUC

(John Deutsch Center) building

Queenlsquos Campus is located South

of Princess Street

The Ale House

The Alehouse Canteen (below the bar) has sandwiches wraps

burgers and more The Alehouse is the most popular

club for Queenlsquos students

Free cover before 12 with your student card Otherwise $6 cover

Best Nights to Go Thursdays ($250 drinks)

Fridays Saturdays

Alfiersquos Nightclub Student nightclub and lounge

known for its great music On campus (outside the west side of the John Deutsch Center)

Best Nights to Go

Wednesdays (but the line can get busy so get there early)

No cover and free coat check

Stages Nightclub

Second largest nightclub after the Alehouse

Best Nights to Go Mondays ndash Beach Slam

(seasonal) Thursdays - $250 rail drinks

all night long free cover

with student card or $3 until 11

Fridays ndash Ladies in free before midnight and a glow party

no cover and $250 rail drinks

until midnight

DANCE THE

NIGHT AWAY

KINGSTON BARS AND CLUBS

Get on your dancing shoes and party at the hottest (and only) clubs in Kingston

RESTAURANTS Tired of eating Mac and Cheese every night

Try one of the following delicious

Japanese Food

Asha

Great food and service Karaoke rooms $30hour (group of 5 or less)

$50hour (group of 10 or less) 177 Princess Street

613-531-7919

Take Sushi

Great Japanese restaurant

120 Princess Street

613-544-1376

Chinese Food

Silver Wok Takeout Available

Great food clean good service 373 King Street E 613-544-6634

VIP Another popular Chinese

Restaurant on Princess Street

528 Princess Street

613-530-2828

Italian Cuisine

Ginorsquos Pizza and Spaghetti Free delivery on orders over $15

Pizza pasta finger foods and sal-ads Open late (until 2am on weekdays

3am FridaySaturday and 1am on Sundays)

557 Princess Street 613-542-4444

Tatarsquos Pizza Take out and delivery available

Casual dress and atmosphere Bar area (pool darts and a big

screen TV)

569 Princess Street

613-549-4272

Frankie Pestorsquos

Rustic Italian dishes inspired by

traditional family recipes Menu

changes often and portions are

huge

176 Ontario Street

613-542-1071

Woodenheads

Probably the best pizza youlsquoll find

in Kingston Donlsquot expect your tra-

ditional pepperoni and mozzarella

though

192 Ontario Street

613ndash 549ndash 1812

lsquo

JAPANESE CHINESE INDIAN ITALIAN

Indian Cuisine

Darbas Great service great food

One of Kingstonlsquos best Indian Restaurants Large portions and

friendly staff

479 Princess Street

613-548-7053

RESTAURANTS

Breakfast Stooleyrsquos Cafe

Take Out Available Right on the corner of Johnson and Division

Everything from omelettes to pasta Great for some greasy eats after a messy night

118 Division Street

613-547-4044 11am-2am httpwwwthemenusiteca

restphprID=30

The Brass A great breakfast for a great price

(also serves dinner) Breakfast Served Monday to

Friday from 11am-3pm Brunch Served Saturdays and

Sundays 10am-3pm 403 Princess Street

613-544-8334

httpwwwthebrasspubcommenuphp

Windmills Cafe Eggs oatmeal crepes pancakes

bagels perogies and more Kingstonlsquos best Saturday and

Sunday brunch 184 Princess Street

613-544-3948

httpwwwwebwoodscom

windmillsmenucfmaction=viewmenudetailsampModule=

Restaurant

Pan Chancho Bakery amp Cafeacute

Go for brunch at one of Kingstonlsquos

finest cafeacutes Opens daily at 7am

44 Princess Street

613-544-7790

httpwwwpanchanchocom

BREAKFAST

There are many good

restaurants serving a

variety of cuisines in

many different

atmospheres The fol-

lowing sites are useful

for finding restaurants

in the Kingston area

httpwwwwhatsonkingsto

ncomentertain

restanthtml

httpwwwkingstonkioskcomdirectoryphp

categoryId=179

http

wwwdougblackstockcomkingston-ontario

restaurantsphp

http

kingstonontario-restaurantscom

httpwwwfoodincca

OntarioKingston

We havenlsquot tried

them all but we definitely have some

favourites and this section will provide you with some of our

tips

RESTAURANTS

Date Restaurants

Grizzly Grill Fire places and candles make for a romantic evening

Appetizers pizzas pastas seafood prime rib sandwiches

soups and salads - your date is sure to find something here Amazing food at reasonable prices

Turns into a bar at night (grab a drink and play a round of pool)

395 Princess Street 613-544-7566

Megalos Everything from burgers to crab

ravioli Appetizers salads pastas pizzas

platters and great desserts Quiet romantic atmosphere 226 Princess Street

613-531-9788

Chez Piggy One of Kingstonlsquos classier restaurants

Shrimp oysters calamari fish pork chop sea scallops lamb

steak A bit pricey but provides a great experience great food and great

service Turns into a classy bar later on

68 Princess Street

613-549-7673

Steakhouses

The Keg Kingstonlsquos best steakhouse

Starters and soups salads sirloins New Yorklsquos and traditional

steaks prime rib seafood chicken and ribs and classis Keg dinners

300 King Street East

613-549-1333

French Bistro Cuisine

Le Chien Noir A taste of French cuisine

Poutine fried calamari lamb fish mussels and more Classy and pricey

69 Brock Street 613-549-5635

Thai and Pan-Asian Cuisine

Mango Appetizers soups and salads

curries stir-fries seafood rice noodles Vietnamese foods

161 Princess Street

613-549-3815

Mekong

Traditional Thai food right in the

heart of the hub

394 Princess Street

613-549ndash 5902

DATE RESTAURANTS

Steakhouses

Bistros Thai cuisine

Impress your date with a fancy night out

RESTAURANTS

Pub Food

The Brass Serves breakfast brunch dinner and late night eats

Salads nachos quesadillas wings ribs sandwiches burgers wraps

and clubs 403 Princess Street 613-544-8334

Fanatics

Appetizers soups and salads pizza burgers sandwiches wraps meatloaf steak salmon

pasta and more Great sports lounge great food

371 Princess Street 613-542-3267

Lonestar Texas Grill

Starters salads steaks ribs chicken fajitas burgers

sandwicheshellip Free nachos and salsa to start off your meal

251 Ontario Street 613-548-8888

Kingston Brew Pub

Your usual pub food with over 20

different types of beer on tap

most of which are brewed on site

34 Clarence Street

613 - 542-4978

Fast Food

McDonaldrsquos

285 Princess Street 613-549-3999

Burger King 500 Princess Street

613-531-5137

Pizza Pizza 414 Princess Street 613-542-1111

Dominos Pizza

493 Princess Street 613-548-3730

Subway

356 Princess Street

613-541-3071

Pita Grill

371 Princess Street

613 ndash542-9195

PUB FOOD FAST FOOD

No need to spend big bucks for a full tummyhellip

the following options offer cheap and tasty food

Urban Outfitters Popular clothing styles in Canada for good prices

Location 204 Princess St

Urban Trade Similar to Urban Outfitters but includes more mainstream

options Location 201 Princess St

Blueprint Contains many different popular

brands Location 246 Princess St

Lululemon Athletica

Very popular clothing store in Canada Makes very comfortable and

functional clothes Location 270 Princess St

American Apparel

Comfortable shirts and accessories Very popular within

Queenlsquos Location 274 Princess St

Roots Canada The conventional Canadian

clothing store Get your Vancouver 2010 clothing

here Location 229 Princess St

Steilman Outlet Elegant womenlsquos fashion

Location 206 Princess St Doverrsquos Mens Wear

Elegant suits Popular brands such as Ed Hardy

and Lacoste Location 155 Princess St

Sir Gawain Fashion Clothes

High fashion clothing for men and women

Location 34 Princess St

CLOTHING STORES CLOSE TO CAMPUS

Princess St Shops

Kingston offers a wide variety of popular clothing stores all

conveniently located in the downtown core on Princess Street Start at the Hub and walk along Princess to the waterfront and along the way you will be able to find a large selection of stores that will meet

any of your needs

GROCERY STORES

IN KINGSTON

Standard

Metro Located close to the ghetto Open 24 hours for your needs

Location 310 Barrie Street

Loblawrsquos Greatest selection of food in Kingston Also sells kitchen

products and clothing Location 1060 Princess Street

Food Basics Cheaper food but limited selection

Contains all the standard food options

Location 33 Barrack Street Johnrsquos Meat Market

Kingstonlsquos best butcher Well priced meats and fish

Location 507 Princess Street

Specialty Stores

Bulk Barn Large quantities of common snack foods

Low cost and large selection Location 824 Norwest Road

Convenience Stores Campus One Stop

Located besides Goodes Great selection for a convenience store but expensive price

Location At the corner of Earl Street and Alfred Street

Bedorersquos Food Market Close to Goodes Hall

Very nice owners Location 395 Earl Street

Freddiersquos Grocery In middle of the Ghetto for easy

access Occasional stock outs

Location 219 University Ave

TRAVELLING TIPS

While you are on exchange at Queenlsquos you should take the opportunity to explore other areas and cities around Kingston This section will provide some tips on how to enjoy yourself outside of Kingston

The World is a book and those who do not

travel read only a page ~St Augustine

SMARTER TRVELS

Information vs Interests

TRAVELLING INFORMATION

Kingston is located conveniently between major cities such as Montreacuteal

and Toronto and there are several places you should visit while you are

on exchange at Queenlsquos Travelling to other cities from Kingston is

something incoming exchange students often want to do and the

travelling alternatives are different depending on where you would like

to go Generally bus is the cheapest alternative if you are travelling by

yourself with just a few other friends or if you are under 25 Since car

rental services often have a underage fee of $35 per day and driver if

you are under 25 years old renting a car is only a cheap alternative if

you can gather some people to share the rent Travelling by train is

more comfortable than taking the bus but it is usually more expensive

and the train station in Kingston is located far from campus and the

downtown area which requires a taxi to get in to town

This section will provide you with useful tips when you are travelling to

Kingston for the first time or when you are planning on making a trip to

another city

Ps Do not forget to check out the ETC (Exchange Transfer Committee)

trips and events These events are usually very fun and offers a great

opportunity getting to know other students Check out

httpcomsocqueensucaetcHomehtml for more information

SMARTER TRAVELS

Convenience vs

Cost

GETTING AROUND IN KINGSTON

Kingston offers many different shopping opportunities and such but

getting to these can sometimes be a problem since the big shopping malls are located far from downtown as well as the campus area This section will therefore provide tips on how to best

find your way in Kingston

Getting around in Kingston by taxi Taxi services in Kingston are relatively cheap Taxis are a good alter-

native if you are in a hurry and taxis are often available on campus between the JDUC building and Stauffer library by the

intersection between University Ave and Union St (see campus map) If you are not on campus there are several taxi

companies which you can call and here are some suggestions Ameylsquos taxi +16135461111

Kingston amp Amherst taxi +16135423333 Ameylsquos Greenwood taxi +16136346644

Getting around in Kingston by bus

Riding the bus is free for all Queenlsquos university students if you show

your student card and taking the bus is an alternative which should be

used if there is a possibility The bus schedule is not the best and get-

ting to certain locations in Kingston can sometimes be hard

rdquoYoursquore a funny guymdash but looks arenrsquot everything

- Taxi Driver (1976)

SMARTER TRAVELS Interests vs Information

TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS

There are several cities that are recommended to be visited while you are on exchange at Queenlsquos This section will present the most popular

locations and how you get there most easily You can go either by car bus train or air and the websites are

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

There are many different car rental services in Kingston Here are some recommended

By bus httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations

Provides cheap bus tickets from the campus to Montreacuteal Ottawa and

Toronto This alternative is only available to Queenlsquos student and tickets are available through the Destinations office in the JDUC

building on the second floor (see campus map) wwwcoachcanadaca

Offers bus tickets to many different locations in New York Ontario and

Queacutebec By train

wwwviarailca

Viarail provides train tickets to many different locations in Canada By air

wwwaircanadaca

The majority of flights in Canada is operated by Air Canada but

sometimes there are other cheaper alternatives

Check httpwwwcheapflightsca for more alternatives

A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are

after it as when you are in it

EXPLORING THE REGION

Algonquin Provincial Park

ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL

PARK

httpwwwalgonquinparkonca

Algonquin Parks many trails offer something for everyone Whether

youre up for a vigorous bicycle ride through beautiful forest a

two-day hike into the Interior or a leisurely walk to a stunning

lookout you can find a trail that will explore the many facets of

Algonquins beauty The Algonquin Provincial Park is a big natural reserve which offers

activities for everyone Here you can go canoeing camping fishing walking on beautiful trails skiing dog sledding mountain biking

horseback riding and much more It is a beautiful place to go if you would like to experience the Canadian nature and wildlife

How to get there

The easiest way to get to Algonquin Provincial Park is by car Take

the 401 highway from Kingston and exit on highway 41 after about

20km Continue on highway 41 for 200km and then exit west on

highway 60 Follow highway 60 until you get to Algonquin

Take a bite out of The big apple

NEW YORK CITY

httpwwwnewyorkcom

New York is a city everyone should visit while on exchange at Queenlsquos The big apple offers a wide variety of activities and places to see such

as the empire state building central park ground zero and statue of liberty It is also a perfect place to go shopping since it generally is cheaper in the US than in Canada and the city offers many good

places for shopping

How to get there By car

Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and then exit south on the 81 Drive for about 400km and then drive west on the 380 for about 50km

Continue west on to highway 80 for about 100km until you get to New York

By bus Taking the bus from Kingston to New York usually takes about 13 or 14

hours The bus first goes to Toronto and Buffalo and then heads for New York Taking the bus is not a good alternative if you are in a

hurry but it is recommended if you want to travel cheaply and do not have anyone to rent a car with

By air

Going by air to New York is a good alternative It is recommended to

take the bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport from Kingston

and fly to New York from there Since domestic flights in the US are

usually cheaper an alternative is to take the bus to Buffalo and fly

from there

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA New York City

BOSTON

httpwwwcityofbostongovvisitors

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA It has about 600 000 inhabitants and is the home of many great universities such as Harvard

University and MIT It is a fun city to visit and it is strongly recommended to attend a hockey game (Boston Bruins) or a baseball

game (Boston Red Sox) How to get there

There are different way of getting to Boston from Kingston

By car

Renting a car and driving to Boston is a popular alternative and it is often relatively cheap if you are a couple of people sharing the rent If you decide to drive to Boston take the 401 east from Kingston and exit

south on highway 81 after about 40km Drive south on the 81 for about 170km and then drive east on highway 90 towards Boston That

distance is about 500km By air

Going by air to Boston is more expensive than renting a car If you

decide to go by air the plane will always stop in Toronto or Montreacuteal

first and it is therefore recommended to go to either Toronto or

Montreacuteal by bus and then go to Boston by air

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA Boston

MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

Page 25: Exchange E-Magazine Winter 2010

SERVICES OFFERED BY THE AMS

The Publishing amp Copy

Centre (PampCC) is located in the lower level of the JDUC and is

designed to serve studentslsquo printing and copying needs The PampCC offers a wide

variety of services ranging from basic printing and

photocopying to professional binding and poster design

Destinations is a campus travel and tourism service that offers

students the cheapest and most convenient bus service from Kingston to

Toronto Ottawa and Montreal Destinations also sells

tickets to various events both on and off campus and charters

group trips to sports games concerts and arts performances in Toronto

Ottawa etc In addition Destinations makes and sells In-

ternational Student Identity Cards (ISICs) which offer students discounts on ViaRail

train tickets and other retail ser-vices Finally Destinations col-

laborates with Kingston Transit in order to enable students the unlimited use of

Kingston Transit for the year with a valid Queenlsquos student

card

The Alma Mater

Society (AMS) the oldest student

government in Canada represents over 13800 students and serves as

the central undergraduate student

government at Queenlsquos University The AMS is composed of 11 faculty

and residence societies and has an annual

operating budget of over $14 million The AMS is the only exclusively

undergraduate student-run government

in the country managing 14

student-run corporate services 41 committees and over

200 clubs Employing over 1000 volunteers

and 500 part-time paid staff the AMS is a truly unique organization that

aims to serve and represent the diversity

of students at Queenlsquos University

The AMS Pub Services (TAPS)

consists of two pub locations Alfielsquos Nightclub and the Queenlsquos Pub

Alfielsquos located on the lower level of the JDUC is Queenlsquos largest student bar and is open every Wednesday

and Friday nights for drinks and dancing In addition Alfielsquos hosts a

weekly Jazz Lounge on Monday nights which features live music by student performers from the Queenlsquos

School of Music Queenlsquos Pub (QP) which is on the upper level of the

JDUC offers a more relaxing atmosphere featuring 7 beers on tap a fantastic menu two TVs and a

pool table

The AMS Merchandise

Services (TAMS) consists of two retail

outlets Tricolour Outfitters and The Used Bookstore Collectively

these two services offer students a wide variety of stylish and affordable

school essentials Tricolour Outfitters sells a wide inventory of Queenlsquos clothing and other merchandise and

also offers custom clothing for teams residence floors etc The Used

Bookstore sells and consigns used textbooks and also provides students with an extensive range of

school supplies

IMPORTANT DATES FROM THE AMS

Important Dates

January 11 ndash Classes Begin January 15 ndash Grand Opening of the Queenlsquos Centre

January 16 ndash Winter Clubs Night

January 27 ndash Applications for AMS Winter Committee Hiring Due

February 1-6 ndash Exposure Arts Festival

February 1 ndash Catch Me If You Can Begins February 2-3 ndash AMS Winter Referendum and Executive Election

February 8 ndash AMS Council Applications Due

February 15 ndash AMS Officer Applications Due

February 23 ndash AMS Annual General Meeting

March 1 ndash AMS Manager and Assistant Manager Applications Due

March 11-13 ndash Vogue Fashion Show March 11 ndash Best Darn Singer on Campus

March 15 ndash AMS Service Staff Applications Due

April 9 ndash Last Day of Classes

April 15 ndash Exams Begin

QUEENrsquoS VARSITY

SCHEDULES

Queenlsquos University has many great teams playing on campus during the winter From the exciting hockey games to the intimate basketball team victories there is a game for you The Queenlsquos Golden Gaels are

well-supported within the Queenlsquos culture with many students rallying behind their teams

Menlsquos Hockey httpqueenshockeycomschedulephp

Womenlsquos Hockey httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=whockeyamp

Menlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mbballamp

Womenlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wbballamp

Menlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mvballamp

Womenlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wvballamp

Additional Information on the Queenlsquos Golden Gaels Sports Teams

httpwwwgogaelsgocom

Welcome

SOCIALIZING IN KINGSTON

Now that you found a place to live figured out your courses and have made plans to visit different cities itlsquos time to organize your social calendar

Although Kingston is a small town many activities are available in the downtown area (The Hub) Restaurants retail stores bars movie theatre coffee shops

pubshellip

JanuaryFebruary

Live Your Library Kingston Jazz Society local

libraries January to April wwwkingstonjazzcom

Kingston Winter Antique Show Portsmouth Olympic

Harbour early February 613-386-4415

Feb Fest Market Square Join in on one of Ontariolsquos

premier winter events early February

wwwfebfestkingstoncom Cezannersquos Closet Ban Righ

Hall Queenlsquos University 613-533-3171

Historic Hockey Series A must see if youlsquore new to

hockey Confederation Basin early February

613-548-4415

Kingston Film Festival Various locations around Kingston Late February

wwwkingcanfilmfestcom

MarchApril

Maple Madness Little

Cataraqui Creek Conservation See a Canadian treat being made

613-546-4228 ext 500

Rail-o-Rama Model Train Show Ambassador Resort Hotel mid March

613-962-7731

May Historic Farmers Market

every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from Maymdash

September market Square Interconnected Art Studio

Tour various locations early May

wwwkingstonartistscom

Royal Military College Convocation and Sunset Ceremony mid-May Fort

Henry wwwrmcca

ANNUAL KINGSTON WINTERSPRING

EVENTS

The Brass Pub httpwwwthebrasspubcom

indexphp Sports Pub on Princess Street

Great for Late Night Eats or Recov-ery Food the Next Morning

Monday Nights ndash Buy one appe-tizer get the second half price

Tuesday Nights ndash 35 cent wings

(Best wings in town) Wednesday Nights ndash frac12 pound bur-

gers for only $175 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash Giant chicken fajitas for only $350 CAD

Friday Nights ndash Steak special for $895 CAD

LIVE MUSIC Sundays Mondays

and Thursdays

(We recommend you see Smitty

play on Sundays and Mondays Get

there early)

The Merchant

httpwwwmerchanttaphousecom

Another great pub (near the lake ndash

a nice break from Princess St) Full menu SaladsSoups Pizza Pasta Sandwiches Drinkshellip Great

on Tuesdays when therelsquos not much else going on

Tuesday Nights - $3 drinks all day and all night

Wednesday Nights ndash A bottle of

Alexander Keiths and an 8oz steak dinner for $999 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash 40 cent wings

Sunday Nights - $3 caesars

LIVE MUSIC ndash Tuesdays (Smitty)

Wednesdays (the Dan Curtis

Band) Thursdays (the Trevor

Walsh Band) Fridays (Emily Fen-

nel) and Saturdays (some of King-

stonlsquos best rock bands)

PUB NIGHTS

KINGSTON PUBS

KINGSTON PUBS Continued

Tir nan Og

httpkingstontirnanogpubscomhome

Irish pub Rated 1 Restaurant in Kingston

Monday and Tuesdays Nights ndash

Waterfront Patio (weather permit-ting)

Wednesday Nights ndash Alexander Keithlsquos - $399 frac12 price appetizers

live music at 9 pm Thursday Nights ndash Karaoke Night

Ladieslsquo Night Out (starts at 800pm)

Friday Nights ndash 2 Pints of Guin-nessHarpKilkennySmithwicks

only $900 DJ at 1100pm

Saturday Nights ndash DJ at 1100pm

Sunday Nights ndash NFL Nights 8 LCD Screens and frac12 price wings

Do you like to sing Tir nan Og is great on Thursday nights for a little

Karaoke

PUB NIGHTS

MAP OF KINGSTON BARS PUBS AND CLUBS

1 Elixir Nightclub 2 The Brass

3 Alehouse 4 Stages 5 The Merchant

6 Tir Nan Og 7 Joy Supper Club

These venues are clubs The venues without a lsquoare pubs

NOTE Alfielsquos is located on cam-

pus in the basement of the JDUC

(John Deutsch Center) building

Queenlsquos Campus is located South

of Princess Street

The Ale House

The Alehouse Canteen (below the bar) has sandwiches wraps

burgers and more The Alehouse is the most popular

club for Queenlsquos students

Free cover before 12 with your student card Otherwise $6 cover

Best Nights to Go Thursdays ($250 drinks)

Fridays Saturdays

Alfiersquos Nightclub Student nightclub and lounge

known for its great music On campus (outside the west side of the John Deutsch Center)

Best Nights to Go

Wednesdays (but the line can get busy so get there early)

No cover and free coat check

Stages Nightclub

Second largest nightclub after the Alehouse

Best Nights to Go Mondays ndash Beach Slam

(seasonal) Thursdays - $250 rail drinks

all night long free cover

with student card or $3 until 11

Fridays ndash Ladies in free before midnight and a glow party

no cover and $250 rail drinks

until midnight

DANCE THE

NIGHT AWAY

KINGSTON BARS AND CLUBS

Get on your dancing shoes and party at the hottest (and only) clubs in Kingston

RESTAURANTS Tired of eating Mac and Cheese every night

Try one of the following delicious

Japanese Food

Asha

Great food and service Karaoke rooms $30hour (group of 5 or less)

$50hour (group of 10 or less) 177 Princess Street

613-531-7919

Take Sushi

Great Japanese restaurant

120 Princess Street

613-544-1376

Chinese Food

Silver Wok Takeout Available

Great food clean good service 373 King Street E 613-544-6634

VIP Another popular Chinese

Restaurant on Princess Street

528 Princess Street

613-530-2828

Italian Cuisine

Ginorsquos Pizza and Spaghetti Free delivery on orders over $15

Pizza pasta finger foods and sal-ads Open late (until 2am on weekdays

3am FridaySaturday and 1am on Sundays)

557 Princess Street 613-542-4444

Tatarsquos Pizza Take out and delivery available

Casual dress and atmosphere Bar area (pool darts and a big

screen TV)

569 Princess Street

613-549-4272

Frankie Pestorsquos

Rustic Italian dishes inspired by

traditional family recipes Menu

changes often and portions are

huge

176 Ontario Street

613-542-1071

Woodenheads

Probably the best pizza youlsquoll find

in Kingston Donlsquot expect your tra-

ditional pepperoni and mozzarella

though

192 Ontario Street

613ndash 549ndash 1812

lsquo

JAPANESE CHINESE INDIAN ITALIAN

Indian Cuisine

Darbas Great service great food

One of Kingstonlsquos best Indian Restaurants Large portions and

friendly staff

479 Princess Street

613-548-7053

RESTAURANTS

Breakfast Stooleyrsquos Cafe

Take Out Available Right on the corner of Johnson and Division

Everything from omelettes to pasta Great for some greasy eats after a messy night

118 Division Street

613-547-4044 11am-2am httpwwwthemenusiteca

restphprID=30

The Brass A great breakfast for a great price

(also serves dinner) Breakfast Served Monday to

Friday from 11am-3pm Brunch Served Saturdays and

Sundays 10am-3pm 403 Princess Street

613-544-8334

httpwwwthebrasspubcommenuphp

Windmills Cafe Eggs oatmeal crepes pancakes

bagels perogies and more Kingstonlsquos best Saturday and

Sunday brunch 184 Princess Street

613-544-3948

httpwwwwebwoodscom

windmillsmenucfmaction=viewmenudetailsampModule=

Restaurant

Pan Chancho Bakery amp Cafeacute

Go for brunch at one of Kingstonlsquos

finest cafeacutes Opens daily at 7am

44 Princess Street

613-544-7790

httpwwwpanchanchocom

BREAKFAST

There are many good

restaurants serving a

variety of cuisines in

many different

atmospheres The fol-

lowing sites are useful

for finding restaurants

in the Kingston area

httpwwwwhatsonkingsto

ncomentertain

restanthtml

httpwwwkingstonkioskcomdirectoryphp

categoryId=179

http

wwwdougblackstockcomkingston-ontario

restaurantsphp

http

kingstonontario-restaurantscom

httpwwwfoodincca

OntarioKingston

We havenlsquot tried

them all but we definitely have some

favourites and this section will provide you with some of our

tips

RESTAURANTS

Date Restaurants

Grizzly Grill Fire places and candles make for a romantic evening

Appetizers pizzas pastas seafood prime rib sandwiches

soups and salads - your date is sure to find something here Amazing food at reasonable prices

Turns into a bar at night (grab a drink and play a round of pool)

395 Princess Street 613-544-7566

Megalos Everything from burgers to crab

ravioli Appetizers salads pastas pizzas

platters and great desserts Quiet romantic atmosphere 226 Princess Street

613-531-9788

Chez Piggy One of Kingstonlsquos classier restaurants

Shrimp oysters calamari fish pork chop sea scallops lamb

steak A bit pricey but provides a great experience great food and great

service Turns into a classy bar later on

68 Princess Street

613-549-7673

Steakhouses

The Keg Kingstonlsquos best steakhouse

Starters and soups salads sirloins New Yorklsquos and traditional

steaks prime rib seafood chicken and ribs and classis Keg dinners

300 King Street East

613-549-1333

French Bistro Cuisine

Le Chien Noir A taste of French cuisine

Poutine fried calamari lamb fish mussels and more Classy and pricey

69 Brock Street 613-549-5635

Thai and Pan-Asian Cuisine

Mango Appetizers soups and salads

curries stir-fries seafood rice noodles Vietnamese foods

161 Princess Street

613-549-3815

Mekong

Traditional Thai food right in the

heart of the hub

394 Princess Street

613-549ndash 5902

DATE RESTAURANTS

Steakhouses

Bistros Thai cuisine

Impress your date with a fancy night out

RESTAURANTS

Pub Food

The Brass Serves breakfast brunch dinner and late night eats

Salads nachos quesadillas wings ribs sandwiches burgers wraps

and clubs 403 Princess Street 613-544-8334

Fanatics

Appetizers soups and salads pizza burgers sandwiches wraps meatloaf steak salmon

pasta and more Great sports lounge great food

371 Princess Street 613-542-3267

Lonestar Texas Grill

Starters salads steaks ribs chicken fajitas burgers

sandwicheshellip Free nachos and salsa to start off your meal

251 Ontario Street 613-548-8888

Kingston Brew Pub

Your usual pub food with over 20

different types of beer on tap

most of which are brewed on site

34 Clarence Street

613 - 542-4978

Fast Food

McDonaldrsquos

285 Princess Street 613-549-3999

Burger King 500 Princess Street

613-531-5137

Pizza Pizza 414 Princess Street 613-542-1111

Dominos Pizza

493 Princess Street 613-548-3730

Subway

356 Princess Street

613-541-3071

Pita Grill

371 Princess Street

613 ndash542-9195

PUB FOOD FAST FOOD

No need to spend big bucks for a full tummyhellip

the following options offer cheap and tasty food

Urban Outfitters Popular clothing styles in Canada for good prices

Location 204 Princess St

Urban Trade Similar to Urban Outfitters but includes more mainstream

options Location 201 Princess St

Blueprint Contains many different popular

brands Location 246 Princess St

Lululemon Athletica

Very popular clothing store in Canada Makes very comfortable and

functional clothes Location 270 Princess St

American Apparel

Comfortable shirts and accessories Very popular within

Queenlsquos Location 274 Princess St

Roots Canada The conventional Canadian

clothing store Get your Vancouver 2010 clothing

here Location 229 Princess St

Steilman Outlet Elegant womenlsquos fashion

Location 206 Princess St Doverrsquos Mens Wear

Elegant suits Popular brands such as Ed Hardy

and Lacoste Location 155 Princess St

Sir Gawain Fashion Clothes

High fashion clothing for men and women

Location 34 Princess St

CLOTHING STORES CLOSE TO CAMPUS

Princess St Shops

Kingston offers a wide variety of popular clothing stores all

conveniently located in the downtown core on Princess Street Start at the Hub and walk along Princess to the waterfront and along the way you will be able to find a large selection of stores that will meet

any of your needs

GROCERY STORES

IN KINGSTON

Standard

Metro Located close to the ghetto Open 24 hours for your needs

Location 310 Barrie Street

Loblawrsquos Greatest selection of food in Kingston Also sells kitchen

products and clothing Location 1060 Princess Street

Food Basics Cheaper food but limited selection

Contains all the standard food options

Location 33 Barrack Street Johnrsquos Meat Market

Kingstonlsquos best butcher Well priced meats and fish

Location 507 Princess Street

Specialty Stores

Bulk Barn Large quantities of common snack foods

Low cost and large selection Location 824 Norwest Road

Convenience Stores Campus One Stop

Located besides Goodes Great selection for a convenience store but expensive price

Location At the corner of Earl Street and Alfred Street

Bedorersquos Food Market Close to Goodes Hall

Very nice owners Location 395 Earl Street

Freddiersquos Grocery In middle of the Ghetto for easy

access Occasional stock outs

Location 219 University Ave

TRAVELLING TIPS

While you are on exchange at Queenlsquos you should take the opportunity to explore other areas and cities around Kingston This section will provide some tips on how to enjoy yourself outside of Kingston

The World is a book and those who do not

travel read only a page ~St Augustine

SMARTER TRVELS

Information vs Interests

TRAVELLING INFORMATION

Kingston is located conveniently between major cities such as Montreacuteal

and Toronto and there are several places you should visit while you are

on exchange at Queenlsquos Travelling to other cities from Kingston is

something incoming exchange students often want to do and the

travelling alternatives are different depending on where you would like

to go Generally bus is the cheapest alternative if you are travelling by

yourself with just a few other friends or if you are under 25 Since car

rental services often have a underage fee of $35 per day and driver if

you are under 25 years old renting a car is only a cheap alternative if

you can gather some people to share the rent Travelling by train is

more comfortable than taking the bus but it is usually more expensive

and the train station in Kingston is located far from campus and the

downtown area which requires a taxi to get in to town

This section will provide you with useful tips when you are travelling to

Kingston for the first time or when you are planning on making a trip to

another city

Ps Do not forget to check out the ETC (Exchange Transfer Committee)

trips and events These events are usually very fun and offers a great

opportunity getting to know other students Check out

httpcomsocqueensucaetcHomehtml for more information

SMARTER TRAVELS

Convenience vs

Cost

GETTING AROUND IN KINGSTON

Kingston offers many different shopping opportunities and such but

getting to these can sometimes be a problem since the big shopping malls are located far from downtown as well as the campus area This section will therefore provide tips on how to best

find your way in Kingston

Getting around in Kingston by taxi Taxi services in Kingston are relatively cheap Taxis are a good alter-

native if you are in a hurry and taxis are often available on campus between the JDUC building and Stauffer library by the

intersection between University Ave and Union St (see campus map) If you are not on campus there are several taxi

companies which you can call and here are some suggestions Ameylsquos taxi +16135461111

Kingston amp Amherst taxi +16135423333 Ameylsquos Greenwood taxi +16136346644

Getting around in Kingston by bus

Riding the bus is free for all Queenlsquos university students if you show

your student card and taking the bus is an alternative which should be

used if there is a possibility The bus schedule is not the best and get-

ting to certain locations in Kingston can sometimes be hard

rdquoYoursquore a funny guymdash but looks arenrsquot everything

- Taxi Driver (1976)

SMARTER TRAVELS Interests vs Information

TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS

There are several cities that are recommended to be visited while you are on exchange at Queenlsquos This section will present the most popular

locations and how you get there most easily You can go either by car bus train or air and the websites are

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

There are many different car rental services in Kingston Here are some recommended

By bus httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations

Provides cheap bus tickets from the campus to Montreacuteal Ottawa and

Toronto This alternative is only available to Queenlsquos student and tickets are available through the Destinations office in the JDUC

building on the second floor (see campus map) wwwcoachcanadaca

Offers bus tickets to many different locations in New York Ontario and

Queacutebec By train

wwwviarailca

Viarail provides train tickets to many different locations in Canada By air

wwwaircanadaca

The majority of flights in Canada is operated by Air Canada but

sometimes there are other cheaper alternatives

Check httpwwwcheapflightsca for more alternatives

A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are

after it as when you are in it

EXPLORING THE REGION

Algonquin Provincial Park

ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL

PARK

httpwwwalgonquinparkonca

Algonquin Parks many trails offer something for everyone Whether

youre up for a vigorous bicycle ride through beautiful forest a

two-day hike into the Interior or a leisurely walk to a stunning

lookout you can find a trail that will explore the many facets of

Algonquins beauty The Algonquin Provincial Park is a big natural reserve which offers

activities for everyone Here you can go canoeing camping fishing walking on beautiful trails skiing dog sledding mountain biking

horseback riding and much more It is a beautiful place to go if you would like to experience the Canadian nature and wildlife

How to get there

The easiest way to get to Algonquin Provincial Park is by car Take

the 401 highway from Kingston and exit on highway 41 after about

20km Continue on highway 41 for 200km and then exit west on

highway 60 Follow highway 60 until you get to Algonquin

Take a bite out of The big apple

NEW YORK CITY

httpwwwnewyorkcom

New York is a city everyone should visit while on exchange at Queenlsquos The big apple offers a wide variety of activities and places to see such

as the empire state building central park ground zero and statue of liberty It is also a perfect place to go shopping since it generally is cheaper in the US than in Canada and the city offers many good

places for shopping

How to get there By car

Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and then exit south on the 81 Drive for about 400km and then drive west on the 380 for about 50km

Continue west on to highway 80 for about 100km until you get to New York

By bus Taking the bus from Kingston to New York usually takes about 13 or 14

hours The bus first goes to Toronto and Buffalo and then heads for New York Taking the bus is not a good alternative if you are in a

hurry but it is recommended if you want to travel cheaply and do not have anyone to rent a car with

By air

Going by air to New York is a good alternative It is recommended to

take the bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport from Kingston

and fly to New York from there Since domestic flights in the US are

usually cheaper an alternative is to take the bus to Buffalo and fly

from there

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA New York City

BOSTON

httpwwwcityofbostongovvisitors

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA It has about 600 000 inhabitants and is the home of many great universities such as Harvard

University and MIT It is a fun city to visit and it is strongly recommended to attend a hockey game (Boston Bruins) or a baseball

game (Boston Red Sox) How to get there

There are different way of getting to Boston from Kingston

By car

Renting a car and driving to Boston is a popular alternative and it is often relatively cheap if you are a couple of people sharing the rent If you decide to drive to Boston take the 401 east from Kingston and exit

south on highway 81 after about 40km Drive south on the 81 for about 170km and then drive east on highway 90 towards Boston That

distance is about 500km By air

Going by air to Boston is more expensive than renting a car If you

decide to go by air the plane will always stop in Toronto or Montreacuteal

first and it is therefore recommended to go to either Toronto or

Montreacuteal by bus and then go to Boston by air

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA Boston

MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

Page 26: Exchange E-Magazine Winter 2010

IMPORTANT DATES FROM THE AMS

Important Dates

January 11 ndash Classes Begin January 15 ndash Grand Opening of the Queenlsquos Centre

January 16 ndash Winter Clubs Night

January 27 ndash Applications for AMS Winter Committee Hiring Due

February 1-6 ndash Exposure Arts Festival

February 1 ndash Catch Me If You Can Begins February 2-3 ndash AMS Winter Referendum and Executive Election

February 8 ndash AMS Council Applications Due

February 15 ndash AMS Officer Applications Due

February 23 ndash AMS Annual General Meeting

March 1 ndash AMS Manager and Assistant Manager Applications Due

March 11-13 ndash Vogue Fashion Show March 11 ndash Best Darn Singer on Campus

March 15 ndash AMS Service Staff Applications Due

April 9 ndash Last Day of Classes

April 15 ndash Exams Begin

QUEENrsquoS VARSITY

SCHEDULES

Queenlsquos University has many great teams playing on campus during the winter From the exciting hockey games to the intimate basketball team victories there is a game for you The Queenlsquos Golden Gaels are

well-supported within the Queenlsquos culture with many students rallying behind their teams

Menlsquos Hockey httpqueenshockeycomschedulephp

Womenlsquos Hockey httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=whockeyamp

Menlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mbballamp

Womenlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wbballamp

Menlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mvballamp

Womenlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wvballamp

Additional Information on the Queenlsquos Golden Gaels Sports Teams

httpwwwgogaelsgocom

Welcome

SOCIALIZING IN KINGSTON

Now that you found a place to live figured out your courses and have made plans to visit different cities itlsquos time to organize your social calendar

Although Kingston is a small town many activities are available in the downtown area (The Hub) Restaurants retail stores bars movie theatre coffee shops

pubshellip

JanuaryFebruary

Live Your Library Kingston Jazz Society local

libraries January to April wwwkingstonjazzcom

Kingston Winter Antique Show Portsmouth Olympic

Harbour early February 613-386-4415

Feb Fest Market Square Join in on one of Ontariolsquos

premier winter events early February

wwwfebfestkingstoncom Cezannersquos Closet Ban Righ

Hall Queenlsquos University 613-533-3171

Historic Hockey Series A must see if youlsquore new to

hockey Confederation Basin early February

613-548-4415

Kingston Film Festival Various locations around Kingston Late February

wwwkingcanfilmfestcom

MarchApril

Maple Madness Little

Cataraqui Creek Conservation See a Canadian treat being made

613-546-4228 ext 500

Rail-o-Rama Model Train Show Ambassador Resort Hotel mid March

613-962-7731

May Historic Farmers Market

every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from Maymdash

September market Square Interconnected Art Studio

Tour various locations early May

wwwkingstonartistscom

Royal Military College Convocation and Sunset Ceremony mid-May Fort

Henry wwwrmcca

ANNUAL KINGSTON WINTERSPRING

EVENTS

The Brass Pub httpwwwthebrasspubcom

indexphp Sports Pub on Princess Street

Great for Late Night Eats or Recov-ery Food the Next Morning

Monday Nights ndash Buy one appe-tizer get the second half price

Tuesday Nights ndash 35 cent wings

(Best wings in town) Wednesday Nights ndash frac12 pound bur-

gers for only $175 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash Giant chicken fajitas for only $350 CAD

Friday Nights ndash Steak special for $895 CAD

LIVE MUSIC Sundays Mondays

and Thursdays

(We recommend you see Smitty

play on Sundays and Mondays Get

there early)

The Merchant

httpwwwmerchanttaphousecom

Another great pub (near the lake ndash

a nice break from Princess St) Full menu SaladsSoups Pizza Pasta Sandwiches Drinkshellip Great

on Tuesdays when therelsquos not much else going on

Tuesday Nights - $3 drinks all day and all night

Wednesday Nights ndash A bottle of

Alexander Keiths and an 8oz steak dinner for $999 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash 40 cent wings

Sunday Nights - $3 caesars

LIVE MUSIC ndash Tuesdays (Smitty)

Wednesdays (the Dan Curtis

Band) Thursdays (the Trevor

Walsh Band) Fridays (Emily Fen-

nel) and Saturdays (some of King-

stonlsquos best rock bands)

PUB NIGHTS

KINGSTON PUBS

KINGSTON PUBS Continued

Tir nan Og

httpkingstontirnanogpubscomhome

Irish pub Rated 1 Restaurant in Kingston

Monday and Tuesdays Nights ndash

Waterfront Patio (weather permit-ting)

Wednesday Nights ndash Alexander Keithlsquos - $399 frac12 price appetizers

live music at 9 pm Thursday Nights ndash Karaoke Night

Ladieslsquo Night Out (starts at 800pm)

Friday Nights ndash 2 Pints of Guin-nessHarpKilkennySmithwicks

only $900 DJ at 1100pm

Saturday Nights ndash DJ at 1100pm

Sunday Nights ndash NFL Nights 8 LCD Screens and frac12 price wings

Do you like to sing Tir nan Og is great on Thursday nights for a little

Karaoke

PUB NIGHTS

MAP OF KINGSTON BARS PUBS AND CLUBS

1 Elixir Nightclub 2 The Brass

3 Alehouse 4 Stages 5 The Merchant

6 Tir Nan Og 7 Joy Supper Club

These venues are clubs The venues without a lsquoare pubs

NOTE Alfielsquos is located on cam-

pus in the basement of the JDUC

(John Deutsch Center) building

Queenlsquos Campus is located South

of Princess Street

The Ale House

The Alehouse Canteen (below the bar) has sandwiches wraps

burgers and more The Alehouse is the most popular

club for Queenlsquos students

Free cover before 12 with your student card Otherwise $6 cover

Best Nights to Go Thursdays ($250 drinks)

Fridays Saturdays

Alfiersquos Nightclub Student nightclub and lounge

known for its great music On campus (outside the west side of the John Deutsch Center)

Best Nights to Go

Wednesdays (but the line can get busy so get there early)

No cover and free coat check

Stages Nightclub

Second largest nightclub after the Alehouse

Best Nights to Go Mondays ndash Beach Slam

(seasonal) Thursdays - $250 rail drinks

all night long free cover

with student card or $3 until 11

Fridays ndash Ladies in free before midnight and a glow party

no cover and $250 rail drinks

until midnight

DANCE THE

NIGHT AWAY

KINGSTON BARS AND CLUBS

Get on your dancing shoes and party at the hottest (and only) clubs in Kingston

RESTAURANTS Tired of eating Mac and Cheese every night

Try one of the following delicious

Japanese Food

Asha

Great food and service Karaoke rooms $30hour (group of 5 or less)

$50hour (group of 10 or less) 177 Princess Street

613-531-7919

Take Sushi

Great Japanese restaurant

120 Princess Street

613-544-1376

Chinese Food

Silver Wok Takeout Available

Great food clean good service 373 King Street E 613-544-6634

VIP Another popular Chinese

Restaurant on Princess Street

528 Princess Street

613-530-2828

Italian Cuisine

Ginorsquos Pizza and Spaghetti Free delivery on orders over $15

Pizza pasta finger foods and sal-ads Open late (until 2am on weekdays

3am FridaySaturday and 1am on Sundays)

557 Princess Street 613-542-4444

Tatarsquos Pizza Take out and delivery available

Casual dress and atmosphere Bar area (pool darts and a big

screen TV)

569 Princess Street

613-549-4272

Frankie Pestorsquos

Rustic Italian dishes inspired by

traditional family recipes Menu

changes often and portions are

huge

176 Ontario Street

613-542-1071

Woodenheads

Probably the best pizza youlsquoll find

in Kingston Donlsquot expect your tra-

ditional pepperoni and mozzarella

though

192 Ontario Street

613ndash 549ndash 1812

lsquo

JAPANESE CHINESE INDIAN ITALIAN

Indian Cuisine

Darbas Great service great food

One of Kingstonlsquos best Indian Restaurants Large portions and

friendly staff

479 Princess Street

613-548-7053

RESTAURANTS

Breakfast Stooleyrsquos Cafe

Take Out Available Right on the corner of Johnson and Division

Everything from omelettes to pasta Great for some greasy eats after a messy night

118 Division Street

613-547-4044 11am-2am httpwwwthemenusiteca

restphprID=30

The Brass A great breakfast for a great price

(also serves dinner) Breakfast Served Monday to

Friday from 11am-3pm Brunch Served Saturdays and

Sundays 10am-3pm 403 Princess Street

613-544-8334

httpwwwthebrasspubcommenuphp

Windmills Cafe Eggs oatmeal crepes pancakes

bagels perogies and more Kingstonlsquos best Saturday and

Sunday brunch 184 Princess Street

613-544-3948

httpwwwwebwoodscom

windmillsmenucfmaction=viewmenudetailsampModule=

Restaurant

Pan Chancho Bakery amp Cafeacute

Go for brunch at one of Kingstonlsquos

finest cafeacutes Opens daily at 7am

44 Princess Street

613-544-7790

httpwwwpanchanchocom

BREAKFAST

There are many good

restaurants serving a

variety of cuisines in

many different

atmospheres The fol-

lowing sites are useful

for finding restaurants

in the Kingston area

httpwwwwhatsonkingsto

ncomentertain

restanthtml

httpwwwkingstonkioskcomdirectoryphp

categoryId=179

http

wwwdougblackstockcomkingston-ontario

restaurantsphp

http

kingstonontario-restaurantscom

httpwwwfoodincca

OntarioKingston

We havenlsquot tried

them all but we definitely have some

favourites and this section will provide you with some of our

tips

RESTAURANTS

Date Restaurants

Grizzly Grill Fire places and candles make for a romantic evening

Appetizers pizzas pastas seafood prime rib sandwiches

soups and salads - your date is sure to find something here Amazing food at reasonable prices

Turns into a bar at night (grab a drink and play a round of pool)

395 Princess Street 613-544-7566

Megalos Everything from burgers to crab

ravioli Appetizers salads pastas pizzas

platters and great desserts Quiet romantic atmosphere 226 Princess Street

613-531-9788

Chez Piggy One of Kingstonlsquos classier restaurants

Shrimp oysters calamari fish pork chop sea scallops lamb

steak A bit pricey but provides a great experience great food and great

service Turns into a classy bar later on

68 Princess Street

613-549-7673

Steakhouses

The Keg Kingstonlsquos best steakhouse

Starters and soups salads sirloins New Yorklsquos and traditional

steaks prime rib seafood chicken and ribs and classis Keg dinners

300 King Street East

613-549-1333

French Bistro Cuisine

Le Chien Noir A taste of French cuisine

Poutine fried calamari lamb fish mussels and more Classy and pricey

69 Brock Street 613-549-5635

Thai and Pan-Asian Cuisine

Mango Appetizers soups and salads

curries stir-fries seafood rice noodles Vietnamese foods

161 Princess Street

613-549-3815

Mekong

Traditional Thai food right in the

heart of the hub

394 Princess Street

613-549ndash 5902

DATE RESTAURANTS

Steakhouses

Bistros Thai cuisine

Impress your date with a fancy night out

RESTAURANTS

Pub Food

The Brass Serves breakfast brunch dinner and late night eats

Salads nachos quesadillas wings ribs sandwiches burgers wraps

and clubs 403 Princess Street 613-544-8334

Fanatics

Appetizers soups and salads pizza burgers sandwiches wraps meatloaf steak salmon

pasta and more Great sports lounge great food

371 Princess Street 613-542-3267

Lonestar Texas Grill

Starters salads steaks ribs chicken fajitas burgers

sandwicheshellip Free nachos and salsa to start off your meal

251 Ontario Street 613-548-8888

Kingston Brew Pub

Your usual pub food with over 20

different types of beer on tap

most of which are brewed on site

34 Clarence Street

613 - 542-4978

Fast Food

McDonaldrsquos

285 Princess Street 613-549-3999

Burger King 500 Princess Street

613-531-5137

Pizza Pizza 414 Princess Street 613-542-1111

Dominos Pizza

493 Princess Street 613-548-3730

Subway

356 Princess Street

613-541-3071

Pita Grill

371 Princess Street

613 ndash542-9195

PUB FOOD FAST FOOD

No need to spend big bucks for a full tummyhellip

the following options offer cheap and tasty food

Urban Outfitters Popular clothing styles in Canada for good prices

Location 204 Princess St

Urban Trade Similar to Urban Outfitters but includes more mainstream

options Location 201 Princess St

Blueprint Contains many different popular

brands Location 246 Princess St

Lululemon Athletica

Very popular clothing store in Canada Makes very comfortable and

functional clothes Location 270 Princess St

American Apparel

Comfortable shirts and accessories Very popular within

Queenlsquos Location 274 Princess St

Roots Canada The conventional Canadian

clothing store Get your Vancouver 2010 clothing

here Location 229 Princess St

Steilman Outlet Elegant womenlsquos fashion

Location 206 Princess St Doverrsquos Mens Wear

Elegant suits Popular brands such as Ed Hardy

and Lacoste Location 155 Princess St

Sir Gawain Fashion Clothes

High fashion clothing for men and women

Location 34 Princess St

CLOTHING STORES CLOSE TO CAMPUS

Princess St Shops

Kingston offers a wide variety of popular clothing stores all

conveniently located in the downtown core on Princess Street Start at the Hub and walk along Princess to the waterfront and along the way you will be able to find a large selection of stores that will meet

any of your needs

GROCERY STORES

IN KINGSTON

Standard

Metro Located close to the ghetto Open 24 hours for your needs

Location 310 Barrie Street

Loblawrsquos Greatest selection of food in Kingston Also sells kitchen

products and clothing Location 1060 Princess Street

Food Basics Cheaper food but limited selection

Contains all the standard food options

Location 33 Barrack Street Johnrsquos Meat Market

Kingstonlsquos best butcher Well priced meats and fish

Location 507 Princess Street

Specialty Stores

Bulk Barn Large quantities of common snack foods

Low cost and large selection Location 824 Norwest Road

Convenience Stores Campus One Stop

Located besides Goodes Great selection for a convenience store but expensive price

Location At the corner of Earl Street and Alfred Street

Bedorersquos Food Market Close to Goodes Hall

Very nice owners Location 395 Earl Street

Freddiersquos Grocery In middle of the Ghetto for easy

access Occasional stock outs

Location 219 University Ave

TRAVELLING TIPS

While you are on exchange at Queenlsquos you should take the opportunity to explore other areas and cities around Kingston This section will provide some tips on how to enjoy yourself outside of Kingston

The World is a book and those who do not

travel read only a page ~St Augustine

SMARTER TRVELS

Information vs Interests

TRAVELLING INFORMATION

Kingston is located conveniently between major cities such as Montreacuteal

and Toronto and there are several places you should visit while you are

on exchange at Queenlsquos Travelling to other cities from Kingston is

something incoming exchange students often want to do and the

travelling alternatives are different depending on where you would like

to go Generally bus is the cheapest alternative if you are travelling by

yourself with just a few other friends or if you are under 25 Since car

rental services often have a underage fee of $35 per day and driver if

you are under 25 years old renting a car is only a cheap alternative if

you can gather some people to share the rent Travelling by train is

more comfortable than taking the bus but it is usually more expensive

and the train station in Kingston is located far from campus and the

downtown area which requires a taxi to get in to town

This section will provide you with useful tips when you are travelling to

Kingston for the first time or when you are planning on making a trip to

another city

Ps Do not forget to check out the ETC (Exchange Transfer Committee)

trips and events These events are usually very fun and offers a great

opportunity getting to know other students Check out

httpcomsocqueensucaetcHomehtml for more information

SMARTER TRAVELS

Convenience vs

Cost

GETTING AROUND IN KINGSTON

Kingston offers many different shopping opportunities and such but

getting to these can sometimes be a problem since the big shopping malls are located far from downtown as well as the campus area This section will therefore provide tips on how to best

find your way in Kingston

Getting around in Kingston by taxi Taxi services in Kingston are relatively cheap Taxis are a good alter-

native if you are in a hurry and taxis are often available on campus between the JDUC building and Stauffer library by the

intersection between University Ave and Union St (see campus map) If you are not on campus there are several taxi

companies which you can call and here are some suggestions Ameylsquos taxi +16135461111

Kingston amp Amherst taxi +16135423333 Ameylsquos Greenwood taxi +16136346644

Getting around in Kingston by bus

Riding the bus is free for all Queenlsquos university students if you show

your student card and taking the bus is an alternative which should be

used if there is a possibility The bus schedule is not the best and get-

ting to certain locations in Kingston can sometimes be hard

rdquoYoursquore a funny guymdash but looks arenrsquot everything

- Taxi Driver (1976)

SMARTER TRAVELS Interests vs Information

TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS

There are several cities that are recommended to be visited while you are on exchange at Queenlsquos This section will present the most popular

locations and how you get there most easily You can go either by car bus train or air and the websites are

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

There are many different car rental services in Kingston Here are some recommended

By bus httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations

Provides cheap bus tickets from the campus to Montreacuteal Ottawa and

Toronto This alternative is only available to Queenlsquos student and tickets are available through the Destinations office in the JDUC

building on the second floor (see campus map) wwwcoachcanadaca

Offers bus tickets to many different locations in New York Ontario and

Queacutebec By train

wwwviarailca

Viarail provides train tickets to many different locations in Canada By air

wwwaircanadaca

The majority of flights in Canada is operated by Air Canada but

sometimes there are other cheaper alternatives

Check httpwwwcheapflightsca for more alternatives

A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are

after it as when you are in it

EXPLORING THE REGION

Algonquin Provincial Park

ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL

PARK

httpwwwalgonquinparkonca

Algonquin Parks many trails offer something for everyone Whether

youre up for a vigorous bicycle ride through beautiful forest a

two-day hike into the Interior or a leisurely walk to a stunning

lookout you can find a trail that will explore the many facets of

Algonquins beauty The Algonquin Provincial Park is a big natural reserve which offers

activities for everyone Here you can go canoeing camping fishing walking on beautiful trails skiing dog sledding mountain biking

horseback riding and much more It is a beautiful place to go if you would like to experience the Canadian nature and wildlife

How to get there

The easiest way to get to Algonquin Provincial Park is by car Take

the 401 highway from Kingston and exit on highway 41 after about

20km Continue on highway 41 for 200km and then exit west on

highway 60 Follow highway 60 until you get to Algonquin

Take a bite out of The big apple

NEW YORK CITY

httpwwwnewyorkcom

New York is a city everyone should visit while on exchange at Queenlsquos The big apple offers a wide variety of activities and places to see such

as the empire state building central park ground zero and statue of liberty It is also a perfect place to go shopping since it generally is cheaper in the US than in Canada and the city offers many good

places for shopping

How to get there By car

Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and then exit south on the 81 Drive for about 400km and then drive west on the 380 for about 50km

Continue west on to highway 80 for about 100km until you get to New York

By bus Taking the bus from Kingston to New York usually takes about 13 or 14

hours The bus first goes to Toronto and Buffalo and then heads for New York Taking the bus is not a good alternative if you are in a

hurry but it is recommended if you want to travel cheaply and do not have anyone to rent a car with

By air

Going by air to New York is a good alternative It is recommended to

take the bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport from Kingston

and fly to New York from there Since domestic flights in the US are

usually cheaper an alternative is to take the bus to Buffalo and fly

from there

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA New York City

BOSTON

httpwwwcityofbostongovvisitors

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA It has about 600 000 inhabitants and is the home of many great universities such as Harvard

University and MIT It is a fun city to visit and it is strongly recommended to attend a hockey game (Boston Bruins) or a baseball

game (Boston Red Sox) How to get there

There are different way of getting to Boston from Kingston

By car

Renting a car and driving to Boston is a popular alternative and it is often relatively cheap if you are a couple of people sharing the rent If you decide to drive to Boston take the 401 east from Kingston and exit

south on highway 81 after about 40km Drive south on the 81 for about 170km and then drive east on highway 90 towards Boston That

distance is about 500km By air

Going by air to Boston is more expensive than renting a car If you

decide to go by air the plane will always stop in Toronto or Montreacuteal

first and it is therefore recommended to go to either Toronto or

Montreacuteal by bus and then go to Boston by air

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA Boston

MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

Page 27: Exchange E-Magazine Winter 2010

QUEENrsquoS VARSITY

SCHEDULES

Queenlsquos University has many great teams playing on campus during the winter From the exciting hockey games to the intimate basketball team victories there is a game for you The Queenlsquos Golden Gaels are

well-supported within the Queenlsquos culture with many students rallying behind their teams

Menlsquos Hockey httpqueenshockeycomschedulephp

Womenlsquos Hockey httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=whockeyamp

Menlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mbballamp

Womenlsquos Basketball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wbballamp

Menlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=mvballamp

Womenlsquos Volleyball

httpwwwgogaelsgocomscheduleaspxpath=wvballamp

Additional Information on the Queenlsquos Golden Gaels Sports Teams

httpwwwgogaelsgocom

Welcome

SOCIALIZING IN KINGSTON

Now that you found a place to live figured out your courses and have made plans to visit different cities itlsquos time to organize your social calendar

Although Kingston is a small town many activities are available in the downtown area (The Hub) Restaurants retail stores bars movie theatre coffee shops

pubshellip

JanuaryFebruary

Live Your Library Kingston Jazz Society local

libraries January to April wwwkingstonjazzcom

Kingston Winter Antique Show Portsmouth Olympic

Harbour early February 613-386-4415

Feb Fest Market Square Join in on one of Ontariolsquos

premier winter events early February

wwwfebfestkingstoncom Cezannersquos Closet Ban Righ

Hall Queenlsquos University 613-533-3171

Historic Hockey Series A must see if youlsquore new to

hockey Confederation Basin early February

613-548-4415

Kingston Film Festival Various locations around Kingston Late February

wwwkingcanfilmfestcom

MarchApril

Maple Madness Little

Cataraqui Creek Conservation See a Canadian treat being made

613-546-4228 ext 500

Rail-o-Rama Model Train Show Ambassador Resort Hotel mid March

613-962-7731

May Historic Farmers Market

every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from Maymdash

September market Square Interconnected Art Studio

Tour various locations early May

wwwkingstonartistscom

Royal Military College Convocation and Sunset Ceremony mid-May Fort

Henry wwwrmcca

ANNUAL KINGSTON WINTERSPRING

EVENTS

The Brass Pub httpwwwthebrasspubcom

indexphp Sports Pub on Princess Street

Great for Late Night Eats or Recov-ery Food the Next Morning

Monday Nights ndash Buy one appe-tizer get the second half price

Tuesday Nights ndash 35 cent wings

(Best wings in town) Wednesday Nights ndash frac12 pound bur-

gers for only $175 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash Giant chicken fajitas for only $350 CAD

Friday Nights ndash Steak special for $895 CAD

LIVE MUSIC Sundays Mondays

and Thursdays

(We recommend you see Smitty

play on Sundays and Mondays Get

there early)

The Merchant

httpwwwmerchanttaphousecom

Another great pub (near the lake ndash

a nice break from Princess St) Full menu SaladsSoups Pizza Pasta Sandwiches Drinkshellip Great

on Tuesdays when therelsquos not much else going on

Tuesday Nights - $3 drinks all day and all night

Wednesday Nights ndash A bottle of

Alexander Keiths and an 8oz steak dinner for $999 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash 40 cent wings

Sunday Nights - $3 caesars

LIVE MUSIC ndash Tuesdays (Smitty)

Wednesdays (the Dan Curtis

Band) Thursdays (the Trevor

Walsh Band) Fridays (Emily Fen-

nel) and Saturdays (some of King-

stonlsquos best rock bands)

PUB NIGHTS

KINGSTON PUBS

KINGSTON PUBS Continued

Tir nan Og

httpkingstontirnanogpubscomhome

Irish pub Rated 1 Restaurant in Kingston

Monday and Tuesdays Nights ndash

Waterfront Patio (weather permit-ting)

Wednesday Nights ndash Alexander Keithlsquos - $399 frac12 price appetizers

live music at 9 pm Thursday Nights ndash Karaoke Night

Ladieslsquo Night Out (starts at 800pm)

Friday Nights ndash 2 Pints of Guin-nessHarpKilkennySmithwicks

only $900 DJ at 1100pm

Saturday Nights ndash DJ at 1100pm

Sunday Nights ndash NFL Nights 8 LCD Screens and frac12 price wings

Do you like to sing Tir nan Og is great on Thursday nights for a little

Karaoke

PUB NIGHTS

MAP OF KINGSTON BARS PUBS AND CLUBS

1 Elixir Nightclub 2 The Brass

3 Alehouse 4 Stages 5 The Merchant

6 Tir Nan Og 7 Joy Supper Club

These venues are clubs The venues without a lsquoare pubs

NOTE Alfielsquos is located on cam-

pus in the basement of the JDUC

(John Deutsch Center) building

Queenlsquos Campus is located South

of Princess Street

The Ale House

The Alehouse Canteen (below the bar) has sandwiches wraps

burgers and more The Alehouse is the most popular

club for Queenlsquos students

Free cover before 12 with your student card Otherwise $6 cover

Best Nights to Go Thursdays ($250 drinks)

Fridays Saturdays

Alfiersquos Nightclub Student nightclub and lounge

known for its great music On campus (outside the west side of the John Deutsch Center)

Best Nights to Go

Wednesdays (but the line can get busy so get there early)

No cover and free coat check

Stages Nightclub

Second largest nightclub after the Alehouse

Best Nights to Go Mondays ndash Beach Slam

(seasonal) Thursdays - $250 rail drinks

all night long free cover

with student card or $3 until 11

Fridays ndash Ladies in free before midnight and a glow party

no cover and $250 rail drinks

until midnight

DANCE THE

NIGHT AWAY

KINGSTON BARS AND CLUBS

Get on your dancing shoes and party at the hottest (and only) clubs in Kingston

RESTAURANTS Tired of eating Mac and Cheese every night

Try one of the following delicious

Japanese Food

Asha

Great food and service Karaoke rooms $30hour (group of 5 or less)

$50hour (group of 10 or less) 177 Princess Street

613-531-7919

Take Sushi

Great Japanese restaurant

120 Princess Street

613-544-1376

Chinese Food

Silver Wok Takeout Available

Great food clean good service 373 King Street E 613-544-6634

VIP Another popular Chinese

Restaurant on Princess Street

528 Princess Street

613-530-2828

Italian Cuisine

Ginorsquos Pizza and Spaghetti Free delivery on orders over $15

Pizza pasta finger foods and sal-ads Open late (until 2am on weekdays

3am FridaySaturday and 1am on Sundays)

557 Princess Street 613-542-4444

Tatarsquos Pizza Take out and delivery available

Casual dress and atmosphere Bar area (pool darts and a big

screen TV)

569 Princess Street

613-549-4272

Frankie Pestorsquos

Rustic Italian dishes inspired by

traditional family recipes Menu

changes often and portions are

huge

176 Ontario Street

613-542-1071

Woodenheads

Probably the best pizza youlsquoll find

in Kingston Donlsquot expect your tra-

ditional pepperoni and mozzarella

though

192 Ontario Street

613ndash 549ndash 1812

lsquo

JAPANESE CHINESE INDIAN ITALIAN

Indian Cuisine

Darbas Great service great food

One of Kingstonlsquos best Indian Restaurants Large portions and

friendly staff

479 Princess Street

613-548-7053

RESTAURANTS

Breakfast Stooleyrsquos Cafe

Take Out Available Right on the corner of Johnson and Division

Everything from omelettes to pasta Great for some greasy eats after a messy night

118 Division Street

613-547-4044 11am-2am httpwwwthemenusiteca

restphprID=30

The Brass A great breakfast for a great price

(also serves dinner) Breakfast Served Monday to

Friday from 11am-3pm Brunch Served Saturdays and

Sundays 10am-3pm 403 Princess Street

613-544-8334

httpwwwthebrasspubcommenuphp

Windmills Cafe Eggs oatmeal crepes pancakes

bagels perogies and more Kingstonlsquos best Saturday and

Sunday brunch 184 Princess Street

613-544-3948

httpwwwwebwoodscom

windmillsmenucfmaction=viewmenudetailsampModule=

Restaurant

Pan Chancho Bakery amp Cafeacute

Go for brunch at one of Kingstonlsquos

finest cafeacutes Opens daily at 7am

44 Princess Street

613-544-7790

httpwwwpanchanchocom

BREAKFAST

There are many good

restaurants serving a

variety of cuisines in

many different

atmospheres The fol-

lowing sites are useful

for finding restaurants

in the Kingston area

httpwwwwhatsonkingsto

ncomentertain

restanthtml

httpwwwkingstonkioskcomdirectoryphp

categoryId=179

http

wwwdougblackstockcomkingston-ontario

restaurantsphp

http

kingstonontario-restaurantscom

httpwwwfoodincca

OntarioKingston

We havenlsquot tried

them all but we definitely have some

favourites and this section will provide you with some of our

tips

RESTAURANTS

Date Restaurants

Grizzly Grill Fire places and candles make for a romantic evening

Appetizers pizzas pastas seafood prime rib sandwiches

soups and salads - your date is sure to find something here Amazing food at reasonable prices

Turns into a bar at night (grab a drink and play a round of pool)

395 Princess Street 613-544-7566

Megalos Everything from burgers to crab

ravioli Appetizers salads pastas pizzas

platters and great desserts Quiet romantic atmosphere 226 Princess Street

613-531-9788

Chez Piggy One of Kingstonlsquos classier restaurants

Shrimp oysters calamari fish pork chop sea scallops lamb

steak A bit pricey but provides a great experience great food and great

service Turns into a classy bar later on

68 Princess Street

613-549-7673

Steakhouses

The Keg Kingstonlsquos best steakhouse

Starters and soups salads sirloins New Yorklsquos and traditional

steaks prime rib seafood chicken and ribs and classis Keg dinners

300 King Street East

613-549-1333

French Bistro Cuisine

Le Chien Noir A taste of French cuisine

Poutine fried calamari lamb fish mussels and more Classy and pricey

69 Brock Street 613-549-5635

Thai and Pan-Asian Cuisine

Mango Appetizers soups and salads

curries stir-fries seafood rice noodles Vietnamese foods

161 Princess Street

613-549-3815

Mekong

Traditional Thai food right in the

heart of the hub

394 Princess Street

613-549ndash 5902

DATE RESTAURANTS

Steakhouses

Bistros Thai cuisine

Impress your date with a fancy night out

RESTAURANTS

Pub Food

The Brass Serves breakfast brunch dinner and late night eats

Salads nachos quesadillas wings ribs sandwiches burgers wraps

and clubs 403 Princess Street 613-544-8334

Fanatics

Appetizers soups and salads pizza burgers sandwiches wraps meatloaf steak salmon

pasta and more Great sports lounge great food

371 Princess Street 613-542-3267

Lonestar Texas Grill

Starters salads steaks ribs chicken fajitas burgers

sandwicheshellip Free nachos and salsa to start off your meal

251 Ontario Street 613-548-8888

Kingston Brew Pub

Your usual pub food with over 20

different types of beer on tap

most of which are brewed on site

34 Clarence Street

613 - 542-4978

Fast Food

McDonaldrsquos

285 Princess Street 613-549-3999

Burger King 500 Princess Street

613-531-5137

Pizza Pizza 414 Princess Street 613-542-1111

Dominos Pizza

493 Princess Street 613-548-3730

Subway

356 Princess Street

613-541-3071

Pita Grill

371 Princess Street

613 ndash542-9195

PUB FOOD FAST FOOD

No need to spend big bucks for a full tummyhellip

the following options offer cheap and tasty food

Urban Outfitters Popular clothing styles in Canada for good prices

Location 204 Princess St

Urban Trade Similar to Urban Outfitters but includes more mainstream

options Location 201 Princess St

Blueprint Contains many different popular

brands Location 246 Princess St

Lululemon Athletica

Very popular clothing store in Canada Makes very comfortable and

functional clothes Location 270 Princess St

American Apparel

Comfortable shirts and accessories Very popular within

Queenlsquos Location 274 Princess St

Roots Canada The conventional Canadian

clothing store Get your Vancouver 2010 clothing

here Location 229 Princess St

Steilman Outlet Elegant womenlsquos fashion

Location 206 Princess St Doverrsquos Mens Wear

Elegant suits Popular brands such as Ed Hardy

and Lacoste Location 155 Princess St

Sir Gawain Fashion Clothes

High fashion clothing for men and women

Location 34 Princess St

CLOTHING STORES CLOSE TO CAMPUS

Princess St Shops

Kingston offers a wide variety of popular clothing stores all

conveniently located in the downtown core on Princess Street Start at the Hub and walk along Princess to the waterfront and along the way you will be able to find a large selection of stores that will meet

any of your needs

GROCERY STORES

IN KINGSTON

Standard

Metro Located close to the ghetto Open 24 hours for your needs

Location 310 Barrie Street

Loblawrsquos Greatest selection of food in Kingston Also sells kitchen

products and clothing Location 1060 Princess Street

Food Basics Cheaper food but limited selection

Contains all the standard food options

Location 33 Barrack Street Johnrsquos Meat Market

Kingstonlsquos best butcher Well priced meats and fish

Location 507 Princess Street

Specialty Stores

Bulk Barn Large quantities of common snack foods

Low cost and large selection Location 824 Norwest Road

Convenience Stores Campus One Stop

Located besides Goodes Great selection for a convenience store but expensive price

Location At the corner of Earl Street and Alfred Street

Bedorersquos Food Market Close to Goodes Hall

Very nice owners Location 395 Earl Street

Freddiersquos Grocery In middle of the Ghetto for easy

access Occasional stock outs

Location 219 University Ave

TRAVELLING TIPS

While you are on exchange at Queenlsquos you should take the opportunity to explore other areas and cities around Kingston This section will provide some tips on how to enjoy yourself outside of Kingston

The World is a book and those who do not

travel read only a page ~St Augustine

SMARTER TRVELS

Information vs Interests

TRAVELLING INFORMATION

Kingston is located conveniently between major cities such as Montreacuteal

and Toronto and there are several places you should visit while you are

on exchange at Queenlsquos Travelling to other cities from Kingston is

something incoming exchange students often want to do and the

travelling alternatives are different depending on where you would like

to go Generally bus is the cheapest alternative if you are travelling by

yourself with just a few other friends or if you are under 25 Since car

rental services often have a underage fee of $35 per day and driver if

you are under 25 years old renting a car is only a cheap alternative if

you can gather some people to share the rent Travelling by train is

more comfortable than taking the bus but it is usually more expensive

and the train station in Kingston is located far from campus and the

downtown area which requires a taxi to get in to town

This section will provide you with useful tips when you are travelling to

Kingston for the first time or when you are planning on making a trip to

another city

Ps Do not forget to check out the ETC (Exchange Transfer Committee)

trips and events These events are usually very fun and offers a great

opportunity getting to know other students Check out

httpcomsocqueensucaetcHomehtml for more information

SMARTER TRAVELS

Convenience vs

Cost

GETTING AROUND IN KINGSTON

Kingston offers many different shopping opportunities and such but

getting to these can sometimes be a problem since the big shopping malls are located far from downtown as well as the campus area This section will therefore provide tips on how to best

find your way in Kingston

Getting around in Kingston by taxi Taxi services in Kingston are relatively cheap Taxis are a good alter-

native if you are in a hurry and taxis are often available on campus between the JDUC building and Stauffer library by the

intersection between University Ave and Union St (see campus map) If you are not on campus there are several taxi

companies which you can call and here are some suggestions Ameylsquos taxi +16135461111

Kingston amp Amherst taxi +16135423333 Ameylsquos Greenwood taxi +16136346644

Getting around in Kingston by bus

Riding the bus is free for all Queenlsquos university students if you show

your student card and taking the bus is an alternative which should be

used if there is a possibility The bus schedule is not the best and get-

ting to certain locations in Kingston can sometimes be hard

rdquoYoursquore a funny guymdash but looks arenrsquot everything

- Taxi Driver (1976)

SMARTER TRAVELS Interests vs Information

TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS

There are several cities that are recommended to be visited while you are on exchange at Queenlsquos This section will present the most popular

locations and how you get there most easily You can go either by car bus train or air and the websites are

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

There are many different car rental services in Kingston Here are some recommended

By bus httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations

Provides cheap bus tickets from the campus to Montreacuteal Ottawa and

Toronto This alternative is only available to Queenlsquos student and tickets are available through the Destinations office in the JDUC

building on the second floor (see campus map) wwwcoachcanadaca

Offers bus tickets to many different locations in New York Ontario and

Queacutebec By train

wwwviarailca

Viarail provides train tickets to many different locations in Canada By air

wwwaircanadaca

The majority of flights in Canada is operated by Air Canada but

sometimes there are other cheaper alternatives

Check httpwwwcheapflightsca for more alternatives

A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are

after it as when you are in it

EXPLORING THE REGION

Algonquin Provincial Park

ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL

PARK

httpwwwalgonquinparkonca

Algonquin Parks many trails offer something for everyone Whether

youre up for a vigorous bicycle ride through beautiful forest a

two-day hike into the Interior or a leisurely walk to a stunning

lookout you can find a trail that will explore the many facets of

Algonquins beauty The Algonquin Provincial Park is a big natural reserve which offers

activities for everyone Here you can go canoeing camping fishing walking on beautiful trails skiing dog sledding mountain biking

horseback riding and much more It is a beautiful place to go if you would like to experience the Canadian nature and wildlife

How to get there

The easiest way to get to Algonquin Provincial Park is by car Take

the 401 highway from Kingston and exit on highway 41 after about

20km Continue on highway 41 for 200km and then exit west on

highway 60 Follow highway 60 until you get to Algonquin

Take a bite out of The big apple

NEW YORK CITY

httpwwwnewyorkcom

New York is a city everyone should visit while on exchange at Queenlsquos The big apple offers a wide variety of activities and places to see such

as the empire state building central park ground zero and statue of liberty It is also a perfect place to go shopping since it generally is cheaper in the US than in Canada and the city offers many good

places for shopping

How to get there By car

Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and then exit south on the 81 Drive for about 400km and then drive west on the 380 for about 50km

Continue west on to highway 80 for about 100km until you get to New York

By bus Taking the bus from Kingston to New York usually takes about 13 or 14

hours The bus first goes to Toronto and Buffalo and then heads for New York Taking the bus is not a good alternative if you are in a

hurry but it is recommended if you want to travel cheaply and do not have anyone to rent a car with

By air

Going by air to New York is a good alternative It is recommended to

take the bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport from Kingston

and fly to New York from there Since domestic flights in the US are

usually cheaper an alternative is to take the bus to Buffalo and fly

from there

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA New York City

BOSTON

httpwwwcityofbostongovvisitors

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA It has about 600 000 inhabitants and is the home of many great universities such as Harvard

University and MIT It is a fun city to visit and it is strongly recommended to attend a hockey game (Boston Bruins) or a baseball

game (Boston Red Sox) How to get there

There are different way of getting to Boston from Kingston

By car

Renting a car and driving to Boston is a popular alternative and it is often relatively cheap if you are a couple of people sharing the rent If you decide to drive to Boston take the 401 east from Kingston and exit

south on highway 81 after about 40km Drive south on the 81 for about 170km and then drive east on highway 90 towards Boston That

distance is about 500km By air

Going by air to Boston is more expensive than renting a car If you

decide to go by air the plane will always stop in Toronto or Montreacuteal

first and it is therefore recommended to go to either Toronto or

Montreacuteal by bus and then go to Boston by air

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA Boston

MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

Page 28: Exchange E-Magazine Winter 2010

Welcome

SOCIALIZING IN KINGSTON

Now that you found a place to live figured out your courses and have made plans to visit different cities itlsquos time to organize your social calendar

Although Kingston is a small town many activities are available in the downtown area (The Hub) Restaurants retail stores bars movie theatre coffee shops

pubshellip

JanuaryFebruary

Live Your Library Kingston Jazz Society local

libraries January to April wwwkingstonjazzcom

Kingston Winter Antique Show Portsmouth Olympic

Harbour early February 613-386-4415

Feb Fest Market Square Join in on one of Ontariolsquos

premier winter events early February

wwwfebfestkingstoncom Cezannersquos Closet Ban Righ

Hall Queenlsquos University 613-533-3171

Historic Hockey Series A must see if youlsquore new to

hockey Confederation Basin early February

613-548-4415

Kingston Film Festival Various locations around Kingston Late February

wwwkingcanfilmfestcom

MarchApril

Maple Madness Little

Cataraqui Creek Conservation See a Canadian treat being made

613-546-4228 ext 500

Rail-o-Rama Model Train Show Ambassador Resort Hotel mid March

613-962-7731

May Historic Farmers Market

every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from Maymdash

September market Square Interconnected Art Studio

Tour various locations early May

wwwkingstonartistscom

Royal Military College Convocation and Sunset Ceremony mid-May Fort

Henry wwwrmcca

ANNUAL KINGSTON WINTERSPRING

EVENTS

The Brass Pub httpwwwthebrasspubcom

indexphp Sports Pub on Princess Street

Great for Late Night Eats or Recov-ery Food the Next Morning

Monday Nights ndash Buy one appe-tizer get the second half price

Tuesday Nights ndash 35 cent wings

(Best wings in town) Wednesday Nights ndash frac12 pound bur-

gers for only $175 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash Giant chicken fajitas for only $350 CAD

Friday Nights ndash Steak special for $895 CAD

LIVE MUSIC Sundays Mondays

and Thursdays

(We recommend you see Smitty

play on Sundays and Mondays Get

there early)

The Merchant

httpwwwmerchanttaphousecom

Another great pub (near the lake ndash

a nice break from Princess St) Full menu SaladsSoups Pizza Pasta Sandwiches Drinkshellip Great

on Tuesdays when therelsquos not much else going on

Tuesday Nights - $3 drinks all day and all night

Wednesday Nights ndash A bottle of

Alexander Keiths and an 8oz steak dinner for $999 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash 40 cent wings

Sunday Nights - $3 caesars

LIVE MUSIC ndash Tuesdays (Smitty)

Wednesdays (the Dan Curtis

Band) Thursdays (the Trevor

Walsh Band) Fridays (Emily Fen-

nel) and Saturdays (some of King-

stonlsquos best rock bands)

PUB NIGHTS

KINGSTON PUBS

KINGSTON PUBS Continued

Tir nan Og

httpkingstontirnanogpubscomhome

Irish pub Rated 1 Restaurant in Kingston

Monday and Tuesdays Nights ndash

Waterfront Patio (weather permit-ting)

Wednesday Nights ndash Alexander Keithlsquos - $399 frac12 price appetizers

live music at 9 pm Thursday Nights ndash Karaoke Night

Ladieslsquo Night Out (starts at 800pm)

Friday Nights ndash 2 Pints of Guin-nessHarpKilkennySmithwicks

only $900 DJ at 1100pm

Saturday Nights ndash DJ at 1100pm

Sunday Nights ndash NFL Nights 8 LCD Screens and frac12 price wings

Do you like to sing Tir nan Og is great on Thursday nights for a little

Karaoke

PUB NIGHTS

MAP OF KINGSTON BARS PUBS AND CLUBS

1 Elixir Nightclub 2 The Brass

3 Alehouse 4 Stages 5 The Merchant

6 Tir Nan Og 7 Joy Supper Club

These venues are clubs The venues without a lsquoare pubs

NOTE Alfielsquos is located on cam-

pus in the basement of the JDUC

(John Deutsch Center) building

Queenlsquos Campus is located South

of Princess Street

The Ale House

The Alehouse Canteen (below the bar) has sandwiches wraps

burgers and more The Alehouse is the most popular

club for Queenlsquos students

Free cover before 12 with your student card Otherwise $6 cover

Best Nights to Go Thursdays ($250 drinks)

Fridays Saturdays

Alfiersquos Nightclub Student nightclub and lounge

known for its great music On campus (outside the west side of the John Deutsch Center)

Best Nights to Go

Wednesdays (but the line can get busy so get there early)

No cover and free coat check

Stages Nightclub

Second largest nightclub after the Alehouse

Best Nights to Go Mondays ndash Beach Slam

(seasonal) Thursdays - $250 rail drinks

all night long free cover

with student card or $3 until 11

Fridays ndash Ladies in free before midnight and a glow party

no cover and $250 rail drinks

until midnight

DANCE THE

NIGHT AWAY

KINGSTON BARS AND CLUBS

Get on your dancing shoes and party at the hottest (and only) clubs in Kingston

RESTAURANTS Tired of eating Mac and Cheese every night

Try one of the following delicious

Japanese Food

Asha

Great food and service Karaoke rooms $30hour (group of 5 or less)

$50hour (group of 10 or less) 177 Princess Street

613-531-7919

Take Sushi

Great Japanese restaurant

120 Princess Street

613-544-1376

Chinese Food

Silver Wok Takeout Available

Great food clean good service 373 King Street E 613-544-6634

VIP Another popular Chinese

Restaurant on Princess Street

528 Princess Street

613-530-2828

Italian Cuisine

Ginorsquos Pizza and Spaghetti Free delivery on orders over $15

Pizza pasta finger foods and sal-ads Open late (until 2am on weekdays

3am FridaySaturday and 1am on Sundays)

557 Princess Street 613-542-4444

Tatarsquos Pizza Take out and delivery available

Casual dress and atmosphere Bar area (pool darts and a big

screen TV)

569 Princess Street

613-549-4272

Frankie Pestorsquos

Rustic Italian dishes inspired by

traditional family recipes Menu

changes often and portions are

huge

176 Ontario Street

613-542-1071

Woodenheads

Probably the best pizza youlsquoll find

in Kingston Donlsquot expect your tra-

ditional pepperoni and mozzarella

though

192 Ontario Street

613ndash 549ndash 1812

lsquo

JAPANESE CHINESE INDIAN ITALIAN

Indian Cuisine

Darbas Great service great food

One of Kingstonlsquos best Indian Restaurants Large portions and

friendly staff

479 Princess Street

613-548-7053

RESTAURANTS

Breakfast Stooleyrsquos Cafe

Take Out Available Right on the corner of Johnson and Division

Everything from omelettes to pasta Great for some greasy eats after a messy night

118 Division Street

613-547-4044 11am-2am httpwwwthemenusiteca

restphprID=30

The Brass A great breakfast for a great price

(also serves dinner) Breakfast Served Monday to

Friday from 11am-3pm Brunch Served Saturdays and

Sundays 10am-3pm 403 Princess Street

613-544-8334

httpwwwthebrasspubcommenuphp

Windmills Cafe Eggs oatmeal crepes pancakes

bagels perogies and more Kingstonlsquos best Saturday and

Sunday brunch 184 Princess Street

613-544-3948

httpwwwwebwoodscom

windmillsmenucfmaction=viewmenudetailsampModule=

Restaurant

Pan Chancho Bakery amp Cafeacute

Go for brunch at one of Kingstonlsquos

finest cafeacutes Opens daily at 7am

44 Princess Street

613-544-7790

httpwwwpanchanchocom

BREAKFAST

There are many good

restaurants serving a

variety of cuisines in

many different

atmospheres The fol-

lowing sites are useful

for finding restaurants

in the Kingston area

httpwwwwhatsonkingsto

ncomentertain

restanthtml

httpwwwkingstonkioskcomdirectoryphp

categoryId=179

http

wwwdougblackstockcomkingston-ontario

restaurantsphp

http

kingstonontario-restaurantscom

httpwwwfoodincca

OntarioKingston

We havenlsquot tried

them all but we definitely have some

favourites and this section will provide you with some of our

tips

RESTAURANTS

Date Restaurants

Grizzly Grill Fire places and candles make for a romantic evening

Appetizers pizzas pastas seafood prime rib sandwiches

soups and salads - your date is sure to find something here Amazing food at reasonable prices

Turns into a bar at night (grab a drink and play a round of pool)

395 Princess Street 613-544-7566

Megalos Everything from burgers to crab

ravioli Appetizers salads pastas pizzas

platters and great desserts Quiet romantic atmosphere 226 Princess Street

613-531-9788

Chez Piggy One of Kingstonlsquos classier restaurants

Shrimp oysters calamari fish pork chop sea scallops lamb

steak A bit pricey but provides a great experience great food and great

service Turns into a classy bar later on

68 Princess Street

613-549-7673

Steakhouses

The Keg Kingstonlsquos best steakhouse

Starters and soups salads sirloins New Yorklsquos and traditional

steaks prime rib seafood chicken and ribs and classis Keg dinners

300 King Street East

613-549-1333

French Bistro Cuisine

Le Chien Noir A taste of French cuisine

Poutine fried calamari lamb fish mussels and more Classy and pricey

69 Brock Street 613-549-5635

Thai and Pan-Asian Cuisine

Mango Appetizers soups and salads

curries stir-fries seafood rice noodles Vietnamese foods

161 Princess Street

613-549-3815

Mekong

Traditional Thai food right in the

heart of the hub

394 Princess Street

613-549ndash 5902

DATE RESTAURANTS

Steakhouses

Bistros Thai cuisine

Impress your date with a fancy night out

RESTAURANTS

Pub Food

The Brass Serves breakfast brunch dinner and late night eats

Salads nachos quesadillas wings ribs sandwiches burgers wraps

and clubs 403 Princess Street 613-544-8334

Fanatics

Appetizers soups and salads pizza burgers sandwiches wraps meatloaf steak salmon

pasta and more Great sports lounge great food

371 Princess Street 613-542-3267

Lonestar Texas Grill

Starters salads steaks ribs chicken fajitas burgers

sandwicheshellip Free nachos and salsa to start off your meal

251 Ontario Street 613-548-8888

Kingston Brew Pub

Your usual pub food with over 20

different types of beer on tap

most of which are brewed on site

34 Clarence Street

613 - 542-4978

Fast Food

McDonaldrsquos

285 Princess Street 613-549-3999

Burger King 500 Princess Street

613-531-5137

Pizza Pizza 414 Princess Street 613-542-1111

Dominos Pizza

493 Princess Street 613-548-3730

Subway

356 Princess Street

613-541-3071

Pita Grill

371 Princess Street

613 ndash542-9195

PUB FOOD FAST FOOD

No need to spend big bucks for a full tummyhellip

the following options offer cheap and tasty food

Urban Outfitters Popular clothing styles in Canada for good prices

Location 204 Princess St

Urban Trade Similar to Urban Outfitters but includes more mainstream

options Location 201 Princess St

Blueprint Contains many different popular

brands Location 246 Princess St

Lululemon Athletica

Very popular clothing store in Canada Makes very comfortable and

functional clothes Location 270 Princess St

American Apparel

Comfortable shirts and accessories Very popular within

Queenlsquos Location 274 Princess St

Roots Canada The conventional Canadian

clothing store Get your Vancouver 2010 clothing

here Location 229 Princess St

Steilman Outlet Elegant womenlsquos fashion

Location 206 Princess St Doverrsquos Mens Wear

Elegant suits Popular brands such as Ed Hardy

and Lacoste Location 155 Princess St

Sir Gawain Fashion Clothes

High fashion clothing for men and women

Location 34 Princess St

CLOTHING STORES CLOSE TO CAMPUS

Princess St Shops

Kingston offers a wide variety of popular clothing stores all

conveniently located in the downtown core on Princess Street Start at the Hub and walk along Princess to the waterfront and along the way you will be able to find a large selection of stores that will meet

any of your needs

GROCERY STORES

IN KINGSTON

Standard

Metro Located close to the ghetto Open 24 hours for your needs

Location 310 Barrie Street

Loblawrsquos Greatest selection of food in Kingston Also sells kitchen

products and clothing Location 1060 Princess Street

Food Basics Cheaper food but limited selection

Contains all the standard food options

Location 33 Barrack Street Johnrsquos Meat Market

Kingstonlsquos best butcher Well priced meats and fish

Location 507 Princess Street

Specialty Stores

Bulk Barn Large quantities of common snack foods

Low cost and large selection Location 824 Norwest Road

Convenience Stores Campus One Stop

Located besides Goodes Great selection for a convenience store but expensive price

Location At the corner of Earl Street and Alfred Street

Bedorersquos Food Market Close to Goodes Hall

Very nice owners Location 395 Earl Street

Freddiersquos Grocery In middle of the Ghetto for easy

access Occasional stock outs

Location 219 University Ave

TRAVELLING TIPS

While you are on exchange at Queenlsquos you should take the opportunity to explore other areas and cities around Kingston This section will provide some tips on how to enjoy yourself outside of Kingston

The World is a book and those who do not

travel read only a page ~St Augustine

SMARTER TRVELS

Information vs Interests

TRAVELLING INFORMATION

Kingston is located conveniently between major cities such as Montreacuteal

and Toronto and there are several places you should visit while you are

on exchange at Queenlsquos Travelling to other cities from Kingston is

something incoming exchange students often want to do and the

travelling alternatives are different depending on where you would like

to go Generally bus is the cheapest alternative if you are travelling by

yourself with just a few other friends or if you are under 25 Since car

rental services often have a underage fee of $35 per day and driver if

you are under 25 years old renting a car is only a cheap alternative if

you can gather some people to share the rent Travelling by train is

more comfortable than taking the bus but it is usually more expensive

and the train station in Kingston is located far from campus and the

downtown area which requires a taxi to get in to town

This section will provide you with useful tips when you are travelling to

Kingston for the first time or when you are planning on making a trip to

another city

Ps Do not forget to check out the ETC (Exchange Transfer Committee)

trips and events These events are usually very fun and offers a great

opportunity getting to know other students Check out

httpcomsocqueensucaetcHomehtml for more information

SMARTER TRAVELS

Convenience vs

Cost

GETTING AROUND IN KINGSTON

Kingston offers many different shopping opportunities and such but

getting to these can sometimes be a problem since the big shopping malls are located far from downtown as well as the campus area This section will therefore provide tips on how to best

find your way in Kingston

Getting around in Kingston by taxi Taxi services in Kingston are relatively cheap Taxis are a good alter-

native if you are in a hurry and taxis are often available on campus between the JDUC building and Stauffer library by the

intersection between University Ave and Union St (see campus map) If you are not on campus there are several taxi

companies which you can call and here are some suggestions Ameylsquos taxi +16135461111

Kingston amp Amherst taxi +16135423333 Ameylsquos Greenwood taxi +16136346644

Getting around in Kingston by bus

Riding the bus is free for all Queenlsquos university students if you show

your student card and taking the bus is an alternative which should be

used if there is a possibility The bus schedule is not the best and get-

ting to certain locations in Kingston can sometimes be hard

rdquoYoursquore a funny guymdash but looks arenrsquot everything

- Taxi Driver (1976)

SMARTER TRAVELS Interests vs Information

TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS

There are several cities that are recommended to be visited while you are on exchange at Queenlsquos This section will present the most popular

locations and how you get there most easily You can go either by car bus train or air and the websites are

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

There are many different car rental services in Kingston Here are some recommended

By bus httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations

Provides cheap bus tickets from the campus to Montreacuteal Ottawa and

Toronto This alternative is only available to Queenlsquos student and tickets are available through the Destinations office in the JDUC

building on the second floor (see campus map) wwwcoachcanadaca

Offers bus tickets to many different locations in New York Ontario and

Queacutebec By train

wwwviarailca

Viarail provides train tickets to many different locations in Canada By air

wwwaircanadaca

The majority of flights in Canada is operated by Air Canada but

sometimes there are other cheaper alternatives

Check httpwwwcheapflightsca for more alternatives

A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are

after it as when you are in it

EXPLORING THE REGION

Algonquin Provincial Park

ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL

PARK

httpwwwalgonquinparkonca

Algonquin Parks many trails offer something for everyone Whether

youre up for a vigorous bicycle ride through beautiful forest a

two-day hike into the Interior or a leisurely walk to a stunning

lookout you can find a trail that will explore the many facets of

Algonquins beauty The Algonquin Provincial Park is a big natural reserve which offers

activities for everyone Here you can go canoeing camping fishing walking on beautiful trails skiing dog sledding mountain biking

horseback riding and much more It is a beautiful place to go if you would like to experience the Canadian nature and wildlife

How to get there

The easiest way to get to Algonquin Provincial Park is by car Take

the 401 highway from Kingston and exit on highway 41 after about

20km Continue on highway 41 for 200km and then exit west on

highway 60 Follow highway 60 until you get to Algonquin

Take a bite out of The big apple

NEW YORK CITY

httpwwwnewyorkcom

New York is a city everyone should visit while on exchange at Queenlsquos The big apple offers a wide variety of activities and places to see such

as the empire state building central park ground zero and statue of liberty It is also a perfect place to go shopping since it generally is cheaper in the US than in Canada and the city offers many good

places for shopping

How to get there By car

Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and then exit south on the 81 Drive for about 400km and then drive west on the 380 for about 50km

Continue west on to highway 80 for about 100km until you get to New York

By bus Taking the bus from Kingston to New York usually takes about 13 or 14

hours The bus first goes to Toronto and Buffalo and then heads for New York Taking the bus is not a good alternative if you are in a

hurry but it is recommended if you want to travel cheaply and do not have anyone to rent a car with

By air

Going by air to New York is a good alternative It is recommended to

take the bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport from Kingston

and fly to New York from there Since domestic flights in the US are

usually cheaper an alternative is to take the bus to Buffalo and fly

from there

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA New York City

BOSTON

httpwwwcityofbostongovvisitors

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA It has about 600 000 inhabitants and is the home of many great universities such as Harvard

University and MIT It is a fun city to visit and it is strongly recommended to attend a hockey game (Boston Bruins) or a baseball

game (Boston Red Sox) How to get there

There are different way of getting to Boston from Kingston

By car

Renting a car and driving to Boston is a popular alternative and it is often relatively cheap if you are a couple of people sharing the rent If you decide to drive to Boston take the 401 east from Kingston and exit

south on highway 81 after about 40km Drive south on the 81 for about 170km and then drive east on highway 90 towards Boston That

distance is about 500km By air

Going by air to Boston is more expensive than renting a car If you

decide to go by air the plane will always stop in Toronto or Montreacuteal

first and it is therefore recommended to go to either Toronto or

Montreacuteal by bus and then go to Boston by air

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA Boston

MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

Page 29: Exchange E-Magazine Winter 2010

JanuaryFebruary

Live Your Library Kingston Jazz Society local

libraries January to April wwwkingstonjazzcom

Kingston Winter Antique Show Portsmouth Olympic

Harbour early February 613-386-4415

Feb Fest Market Square Join in on one of Ontariolsquos

premier winter events early February

wwwfebfestkingstoncom Cezannersquos Closet Ban Righ

Hall Queenlsquos University 613-533-3171

Historic Hockey Series A must see if youlsquore new to

hockey Confederation Basin early February

613-548-4415

Kingston Film Festival Various locations around Kingston Late February

wwwkingcanfilmfestcom

MarchApril

Maple Madness Little

Cataraqui Creek Conservation See a Canadian treat being made

613-546-4228 ext 500

Rail-o-Rama Model Train Show Ambassador Resort Hotel mid March

613-962-7731

May Historic Farmers Market

every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from Maymdash

September market Square Interconnected Art Studio

Tour various locations early May

wwwkingstonartistscom

Royal Military College Convocation and Sunset Ceremony mid-May Fort

Henry wwwrmcca

ANNUAL KINGSTON WINTERSPRING

EVENTS

The Brass Pub httpwwwthebrasspubcom

indexphp Sports Pub on Princess Street

Great for Late Night Eats or Recov-ery Food the Next Morning

Monday Nights ndash Buy one appe-tizer get the second half price

Tuesday Nights ndash 35 cent wings

(Best wings in town) Wednesday Nights ndash frac12 pound bur-

gers for only $175 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash Giant chicken fajitas for only $350 CAD

Friday Nights ndash Steak special for $895 CAD

LIVE MUSIC Sundays Mondays

and Thursdays

(We recommend you see Smitty

play on Sundays and Mondays Get

there early)

The Merchant

httpwwwmerchanttaphousecom

Another great pub (near the lake ndash

a nice break from Princess St) Full menu SaladsSoups Pizza Pasta Sandwiches Drinkshellip Great

on Tuesdays when therelsquos not much else going on

Tuesday Nights - $3 drinks all day and all night

Wednesday Nights ndash A bottle of

Alexander Keiths and an 8oz steak dinner for $999 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash 40 cent wings

Sunday Nights - $3 caesars

LIVE MUSIC ndash Tuesdays (Smitty)

Wednesdays (the Dan Curtis

Band) Thursdays (the Trevor

Walsh Band) Fridays (Emily Fen-

nel) and Saturdays (some of King-

stonlsquos best rock bands)

PUB NIGHTS

KINGSTON PUBS

KINGSTON PUBS Continued

Tir nan Og

httpkingstontirnanogpubscomhome

Irish pub Rated 1 Restaurant in Kingston

Monday and Tuesdays Nights ndash

Waterfront Patio (weather permit-ting)

Wednesday Nights ndash Alexander Keithlsquos - $399 frac12 price appetizers

live music at 9 pm Thursday Nights ndash Karaoke Night

Ladieslsquo Night Out (starts at 800pm)

Friday Nights ndash 2 Pints of Guin-nessHarpKilkennySmithwicks

only $900 DJ at 1100pm

Saturday Nights ndash DJ at 1100pm

Sunday Nights ndash NFL Nights 8 LCD Screens and frac12 price wings

Do you like to sing Tir nan Og is great on Thursday nights for a little

Karaoke

PUB NIGHTS

MAP OF KINGSTON BARS PUBS AND CLUBS

1 Elixir Nightclub 2 The Brass

3 Alehouse 4 Stages 5 The Merchant

6 Tir Nan Og 7 Joy Supper Club

These venues are clubs The venues without a lsquoare pubs

NOTE Alfielsquos is located on cam-

pus in the basement of the JDUC

(John Deutsch Center) building

Queenlsquos Campus is located South

of Princess Street

The Ale House

The Alehouse Canteen (below the bar) has sandwiches wraps

burgers and more The Alehouse is the most popular

club for Queenlsquos students

Free cover before 12 with your student card Otherwise $6 cover

Best Nights to Go Thursdays ($250 drinks)

Fridays Saturdays

Alfiersquos Nightclub Student nightclub and lounge

known for its great music On campus (outside the west side of the John Deutsch Center)

Best Nights to Go

Wednesdays (but the line can get busy so get there early)

No cover and free coat check

Stages Nightclub

Second largest nightclub after the Alehouse

Best Nights to Go Mondays ndash Beach Slam

(seasonal) Thursdays - $250 rail drinks

all night long free cover

with student card or $3 until 11

Fridays ndash Ladies in free before midnight and a glow party

no cover and $250 rail drinks

until midnight

DANCE THE

NIGHT AWAY

KINGSTON BARS AND CLUBS

Get on your dancing shoes and party at the hottest (and only) clubs in Kingston

RESTAURANTS Tired of eating Mac and Cheese every night

Try one of the following delicious

Japanese Food

Asha

Great food and service Karaoke rooms $30hour (group of 5 or less)

$50hour (group of 10 or less) 177 Princess Street

613-531-7919

Take Sushi

Great Japanese restaurant

120 Princess Street

613-544-1376

Chinese Food

Silver Wok Takeout Available

Great food clean good service 373 King Street E 613-544-6634

VIP Another popular Chinese

Restaurant on Princess Street

528 Princess Street

613-530-2828

Italian Cuisine

Ginorsquos Pizza and Spaghetti Free delivery on orders over $15

Pizza pasta finger foods and sal-ads Open late (until 2am on weekdays

3am FridaySaturday and 1am on Sundays)

557 Princess Street 613-542-4444

Tatarsquos Pizza Take out and delivery available

Casual dress and atmosphere Bar area (pool darts and a big

screen TV)

569 Princess Street

613-549-4272

Frankie Pestorsquos

Rustic Italian dishes inspired by

traditional family recipes Menu

changes often and portions are

huge

176 Ontario Street

613-542-1071

Woodenheads

Probably the best pizza youlsquoll find

in Kingston Donlsquot expect your tra-

ditional pepperoni and mozzarella

though

192 Ontario Street

613ndash 549ndash 1812

lsquo

JAPANESE CHINESE INDIAN ITALIAN

Indian Cuisine

Darbas Great service great food

One of Kingstonlsquos best Indian Restaurants Large portions and

friendly staff

479 Princess Street

613-548-7053

RESTAURANTS

Breakfast Stooleyrsquos Cafe

Take Out Available Right on the corner of Johnson and Division

Everything from omelettes to pasta Great for some greasy eats after a messy night

118 Division Street

613-547-4044 11am-2am httpwwwthemenusiteca

restphprID=30

The Brass A great breakfast for a great price

(also serves dinner) Breakfast Served Monday to

Friday from 11am-3pm Brunch Served Saturdays and

Sundays 10am-3pm 403 Princess Street

613-544-8334

httpwwwthebrasspubcommenuphp

Windmills Cafe Eggs oatmeal crepes pancakes

bagels perogies and more Kingstonlsquos best Saturday and

Sunday brunch 184 Princess Street

613-544-3948

httpwwwwebwoodscom

windmillsmenucfmaction=viewmenudetailsampModule=

Restaurant

Pan Chancho Bakery amp Cafeacute

Go for brunch at one of Kingstonlsquos

finest cafeacutes Opens daily at 7am

44 Princess Street

613-544-7790

httpwwwpanchanchocom

BREAKFAST

There are many good

restaurants serving a

variety of cuisines in

many different

atmospheres The fol-

lowing sites are useful

for finding restaurants

in the Kingston area

httpwwwwhatsonkingsto

ncomentertain

restanthtml

httpwwwkingstonkioskcomdirectoryphp

categoryId=179

http

wwwdougblackstockcomkingston-ontario

restaurantsphp

http

kingstonontario-restaurantscom

httpwwwfoodincca

OntarioKingston

We havenlsquot tried

them all but we definitely have some

favourites and this section will provide you with some of our

tips

RESTAURANTS

Date Restaurants

Grizzly Grill Fire places and candles make for a romantic evening

Appetizers pizzas pastas seafood prime rib sandwiches

soups and salads - your date is sure to find something here Amazing food at reasonable prices

Turns into a bar at night (grab a drink and play a round of pool)

395 Princess Street 613-544-7566

Megalos Everything from burgers to crab

ravioli Appetizers salads pastas pizzas

platters and great desserts Quiet romantic atmosphere 226 Princess Street

613-531-9788

Chez Piggy One of Kingstonlsquos classier restaurants

Shrimp oysters calamari fish pork chop sea scallops lamb

steak A bit pricey but provides a great experience great food and great

service Turns into a classy bar later on

68 Princess Street

613-549-7673

Steakhouses

The Keg Kingstonlsquos best steakhouse

Starters and soups salads sirloins New Yorklsquos and traditional

steaks prime rib seafood chicken and ribs and classis Keg dinners

300 King Street East

613-549-1333

French Bistro Cuisine

Le Chien Noir A taste of French cuisine

Poutine fried calamari lamb fish mussels and more Classy and pricey

69 Brock Street 613-549-5635

Thai and Pan-Asian Cuisine

Mango Appetizers soups and salads

curries stir-fries seafood rice noodles Vietnamese foods

161 Princess Street

613-549-3815

Mekong

Traditional Thai food right in the

heart of the hub

394 Princess Street

613-549ndash 5902

DATE RESTAURANTS

Steakhouses

Bistros Thai cuisine

Impress your date with a fancy night out

RESTAURANTS

Pub Food

The Brass Serves breakfast brunch dinner and late night eats

Salads nachos quesadillas wings ribs sandwiches burgers wraps

and clubs 403 Princess Street 613-544-8334

Fanatics

Appetizers soups and salads pizza burgers sandwiches wraps meatloaf steak salmon

pasta and more Great sports lounge great food

371 Princess Street 613-542-3267

Lonestar Texas Grill

Starters salads steaks ribs chicken fajitas burgers

sandwicheshellip Free nachos and salsa to start off your meal

251 Ontario Street 613-548-8888

Kingston Brew Pub

Your usual pub food with over 20

different types of beer on tap

most of which are brewed on site

34 Clarence Street

613 - 542-4978

Fast Food

McDonaldrsquos

285 Princess Street 613-549-3999

Burger King 500 Princess Street

613-531-5137

Pizza Pizza 414 Princess Street 613-542-1111

Dominos Pizza

493 Princess Street 613-548-3730

Subway

356 Princess Street

613-541-3071

Pita Grill

371 Princess Street

613 ndash542-9195

PUB FOOD FAST FOOD

No need to spend big bucks for a full tummyhellip

the following options offer cheap and tasty food

Urban Outfitters Popular clothing styles in Canada for good prices

Location 204 Princess St

Urban Trade Similar to Urban Outfitters but includes more mainstream

options Location 201 Princess St

Blueprint Contains many different popular

brands Location 246 Princess St

Lululemon Athletica

Very popular clothing store in Canada Makes very comfortable and

functional clothes Location 270 Princess St

American Apparel

Comfortable shirts and accessories Very popular within

Queenlsquos Location 274 Princess St

Roots Canada The conventional Canadian

clothing store Get your Vancouver 2010 clothing

here Location 229 Princess St

Steilman Outlet Elegant womenlsquos fashion

Location 206 Princess St Doverrsquos Mens Wear

Elegant suits Popular brands such as Ed Hardy

and Lacoste Location 155 Princess St

Sir Gawain Fashion Clothes

High fashion clothing for men and women

Location 34 Princess St

CLOTHING STORES CLOSE TO CAMPUS

Princess St Shops

Kingston offers a wide variety of popular clothing stores all

conveniently located in the downtown core on Princess Street Start at the Hub and walk along Princess to the waterfront and along the way you will be able to find a large selection of stores that will meet

any of your needs

GROCERY STORES

IN KINGSTON

Standard

Metro Located close to the ghetto Open 24 hours for your needs

Location 310 Barrie Street

Loblawrsquos Greatest selection of food in Kingston Also sells kitchen

products and clothing Location 1060 Princess Street

Food Basics Cheaper food but limited selection

Contains all the standard food options

Location 33 Barrack Street Johnrsquos Meat Market

Kingstonlsquos best butcher Well priced meats and fish

Location 507 Princess Street

Specialty Stores

Bulk Barn Large quantities of common snack foods

Low cost and large selection Location 824 Norwest Road

Convenience Stores Campus One Stop

Located besides Goodes Great selection for a convenience store but expensive price

Location At the corner of Earl Street and Alfred Street

Bedorersquos Food Market Close to Goodes Hall

Very nice owners Location 395 Earl Street

Freddiersquos Grocery In middle of the Ghetto for easy

access Occasional stock outs

Location 219 University Ave

TRAVELLING TIPS

While you are on exchange at Queenlsquos you should take the opportunity to explore other areas and cities around Kingston This section will provide some tips on how to enjoy yourself outside of Kingston

The World is a book and those who do not

travel read only a page ~St Augustine

SMARTER TRVELS

Information vs Interests

TRAVELLING INFORMATION

Kingston is located conveniently between major cities such as Montreacuteal

and Toronto and there are several places you should visit while you are

on exchange at Queenlsquos Travelling to other cities from Kingston is

something incoming exchange students often want to do and the

travelling alternatives are different depending on where you would like

to go Generally bus is the cheapest alternative if you are travelling by

yourself with just a few other friends or if you are under 25 Since car

rental services often have a underage fee of $35 per day and driver if

you are under 25 years old renting a car is only a cheap alternative if

you can gather some people to share the rent Travelling by train is

more comfortable than taking the bus but it is usually more expensive

and the train station in Kingston is located far from campus and the

downtown area which requires a taxi to get in to town

This section will provide you with useful tips when you are travelling to

Kingston for the first time or when you are planning on making a trip to

another city

Ps Do not forget to check out the ETC (Exchange Transfer Committee)

trips and events These events are usually very fun and offers a great

opportunity getting to know other students Check out

httpcomsocqueensucaetcHomehtml for more information

SMARTER TRAVELS

Convenience vs

Cost

GETTING AROUND IN KINGSTON

Kingston offers many different shopping opportunities and such but

getting to these can sometimes be a problem since the big shopping malls are located far from downtown as well as the campus area This section will therefore provide tips on how to best

find your way in Kingston

Getting around in Kingston by taxi Taxi services in Kingston are relatively cheap Taxis are a good alter-

native if you are in a hurry and taxis are often available on campus between the JDUC building and Stauffer library by the

intersection between University Ave and Union St (see campus map) If you are not on campus there are several taxi

companies which you can call and here are some suggestions Ameylsquos taxi +16135461111

Kingston amp Amherst taxi +16135423333 Ameylsquos Greenwood taxi +16136346644

Getting around in Kingston by bus

Riding the bus is free for all Queenlsquos university students if you show

your student card and taking the bus is an alternative which should be

used if there is a possibility The bus schedule is not the best and get-

ting to certain locations in Kingston can sometimes be hard

rdquoYoursquore a funny guymdash but looks arenrsquot everything

- Taxi Driver (1976)

SMARTER TRAVELS Interests vs Information

TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS

There are several cities that are recommended to be visited while you are on exchange at Queenlsquos This section will present the most popular

locations and how you get there most easily You can go either by car bus train or air and the websites are

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

There are many different car rental services in Kingston Here are some recommended

By bus httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations

Provides cheap bus tickets from the campus to Montreacuteal Ottawa and

Toronto This alternative is only available to Queenlsquos student and tickets are available through the Destinations office in the JDUC

building on the second floor (see campus map) wwwcoachcanadaca

Offers bus tickets to many different locations in New York Ontario and

Queacutebec By train

wwwviarailca

Viarail provides train tickets to many different locations in Canada By air

wwwaircanadaca

The majority of flights in Canada is operated by Air Canada but

sometimes there are other cheaper alternatives

Check httpwwwcheapflightsca for more alternatives

A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are

after it as when you are in it

EXPLORING THE REGION

Algonquin Provincial Park

ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL

PARK

httpwwwalgonquinparkonca

Algonquin Parks many trails offer something for everyone Whether

youre up for a vigorous bicycle ride through beautiful forest a

two-day hike into the Interior or a leisurely walk to a stunning

lookout you can find a trail that will explore the many facets of

Algonquins beauty The Algonquin Provincial Park is a big natural reserve which offers

activities for everyone Here you can go canoeing camping fishing walking on beautiful trails skiing dog sledding mountain biking

horseback riding and much more It is a beautiful place to go if you would like to experience the Canadian nature and wildlife

How to get there

The easiest way to get to Algonquin Provincial Park is by car Take

the 401 highway from Kingston and exit on highway 41 after about

20km Continue on highway 41 for 200km and then exit west on

highway 60 Follow highway 60 until you get to Algonquin

Take a bite out of The big apple

NEW YORK CITY

httpwwwnewyorkcom

New York is a city everyone should visit while on exchange at Queenlsquos The big apple offers a wide variety of activities and places to see such

as the empire state building central park ground zero and statue of liberty It is also a perfect place to go shopping since it generally is cheaper in the US than in Canada and the city offers many good

places for shopping

How to get there By car

Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and then exit south on the 81 Drive for about 400km and then drive west on the 380 for about 50km

Continue west on to highway 80 for about 100km until you get to New York

By bus Taking the bus from Kingston to New York usually takes about 13 or 14

hours The bus first goes to Toronto and Buffalo and then heads for New York Taking the bus is not a good alternative if you are in a

hurry but it is recommended if you want to travel cheaply and do not have anyone to rent a car with

By air

Going by air to New York is a good alternative It is recommended to

take the bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport from Kingston

and fly to New York from there Since domestic flights in the US are

usually cheaper an alternative is to take the bus to Buffalo and fly

from there

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA New York City

BOSTON

httpwwwcityofbostongovvisitors

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA It has about 600 000 inhabitants and is the home of many great universities such as Harvard

University and MIT It is a fun city to visit and it is strongly recommended to attend a hockey game (Boston Bruins) or a baseball

game (Boston Red Sox) How to get there

There are different way of getting to Boston from Kingston

By car

Renting a car and driving to Boston is a popular alternative and it is often relatively cheap if you are a couple of people sharing the rent If you decide to drive to Boston take the 401 east from Kingston and exit

south on highway 81 after about 40km Drive south on the 81 for about 170km and then drive east on highway 90 towards Boston That

distance is about 500km By air

Going by air to Boston is more expensive than renting a car If you

decide to go by air the plane will always stop in Toronto or Montreacuteal

first and it is therefore recommended to go to either Toronto or

Montreacuteal by bus and then go to Boston by air

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA Boston

MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

Page 30: Exchange E-Magazine Winter 2010

The Brass Pub httpwwwthebrasspubcom

indexphp Sports Pub on Princess Street

Great for Late Night Eats or Recov-ery Food the Next Morning

Monday Nights ndash Buy one appe-tizer get the second half price

Tuesday Nights ndash 35 cent wings

(Best wings in town) Wednesday Nights ndash frac12 pound bur-

gers for only $175 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash Giant chicken fajitas for only $350 CAD

Friday Nights ndash Steak special for $895 CAD

LIVE MUSIC Sundays Mondays

and Thursdays

(We recommend you see Smitty

play on Sundays and Mondays Get

there early)

The Merchant

httpwwwmerchanttaphousecom

Another great pub (near the lake ndash

a nice break from Princess St) Full menu SaladsSoups Pizza Pasta Sandwiches Drinkshellip Great

on Tuesdays when therelsquos not much else going on

Tuesday Nights - $3 drinks all day and all night

Wednesday Nights ndash A bottle of

Alexander Keiths and an 8oz steak dinner for $999 CAD

Thursday Nights ndash 40 cent wings

Sunday Nights - $3 caesars

LIVE MUSIC ndash Tuesdays (Smitty)

Wednesdays (the Dan Curtis

Band) Thursdays (the Trevor

Walsh Band) Fridays (Emily Fen-

nel) and Saturdays (some of King-

stonlsquos best rock bands)

PUB NIGHTS

KINGSTON PUBS

KINGSTON PUBS Continued

Tir nan Og

httpkingstontirnanogpubscomhome

Irish pub Rated 1 Restaurant in Kingston

Monday and Tuesdays Nights ndash

Waterfront Patio (weather permit-ting)

Wednesday Nights ndash Alexander Keithlsquos - $399 frac12 price appetizers

live music at 9 pm Thursday Nights ndash Karaoke Night

Ladieslsquo Night Out (starts at 800pm)

Friday Nights ndash 2 Pints of Guin-nessHarpKilkennySmithwicks

only $900 DJ at 1100pm

Saturday Nights ndash DJ at 1100pm

Sunday Nights ndash NFL Nights 8 LCD Screens and frac12 price wings

Do you like to sing Tir nan Og is great on Thursday nights for a little

Karaoke

PUB NIGHTS

MAP OF KINGSTON BARS PUBS AND CLUBS

1 Elixir Nightclub 2 The Brass

3 Alehouse 4 Stages 5 The Merchant

6 Tir Nan Og 7 Joy Supper Club

These venues are clubs The venues without a lsquoare pubs

NOTE Alfielsquos is located on cam-

pus in the basement of the JDUC

(John Deutsch Center) building

Queenlsquos Campus is located South

of Princess Street

The Ale House

The Alehouse Canteen (below the bar) has sandwiches wraps

burgers and more The Alehouse is the most popular

club for Queenlsquos students

Free cover before 12 with your student card Otherwise $6 cover

Best Nights to Go Thursdays ($250 drinks)

Fridays Saturdays

Alfiersquos Nightclub Student nightclub and lounge

known for its great music On campus (outside the west side of the John Deutsch Center)

Best Nights to Go

Wednesdays (but the line can get busy so get there early)

No cover and free coat check

Stages Nightclub

Second largest nightclub after the Alehouse

Best Nights to Go Mondays ndash Beach Slam

(seasonal) Thursdays - $250 rail drinks

all night long free cover

with student card or $3 until 11

Fridays ndash Ladies in free before midnight and a glow party

no cover and $250 rail drinks

until midnight

DANCE THE

NIGHT AWAY

KINGSTON BARS AND CLUBS

Get on your dancing shoes and party at the hottest (and only) clubs in Kingston

RESTAURANTS Tired of eating Mac and Cheese every night

Try one of the following delicious

Japanese Food

Asha

Great food and service Karaoke rooms $30hour (group of 5 or less)

$50hour (group of 10 or less) 177 Princess Street

613-531-7919

Take Sushi

Great Japanese restaurant

120 Princess Street

613-544-1376

Chinese Food

Silver Wok Takeout Available

Great food clean good service 373 King Street E 613-544-6634

VIP Another popular Chinese

Restaurant on Princess Street

528 Princess Street

613-530-2828

Italian Cuisine

Ginorsquos Pizza and Spaghetti Free delivery on orders over $15

Pizza pasta finger foods and sal-ads Open late (until 2am on weekdays

3am FridaySaturday and 1am on Sundays)

557 Princess Street 613-542-4444

Tatarsquos Pizza Take out and delivery available

Casual dress and atmosphere Bar area (pool darts and a big

screen TV)

569 Princess Street

613-549-4272

Frankie Pestorsquos

Rustic Italian dishes inspired by

traditional family recipes Menu

changes often and portions are

huge

176 Ontario Street

613-542-1071

Woodenheads

Probably the best pizza youlsquoll find

in Kingston Donlsquot expect your tra-

ditional pepperoni and mozzarella

though

192 Ontario Street

613ndash 549ndash 1812

lsquo

JAPANESE CHINESE INDIAN ITALIAN

Indian Cuisine

Darbas Great service great food

One of Kingstonlsquos best Indian Restaurants Large portions and

friendly staff

479 Princess Street

613-548-7053

RESTAURANTS

Breakfast Stooleyrsquos Cafe

Take Out Available Right on the corner of Johnson and Division

Everything from omelettes to pasta Great for some greasy eats after a messy night

118 Division Street

613-547-4044 11am-2am httpwwwthemenusiteca

restphprID=30

The Brass A great breakfast for a great price

(also serves dinner) Breakfast Served Monday to

Friday from 11am-3pm Brunch Served Saturdays and

Sundays 10am-3pm 403 Princess Street

613-544-8334

httpwwwthebrasspubcommenuphp

Windmills Cafe Eggs oatmeal crepes pancakes

bagels perogies and more Kingstonlsquos best Saturday and

Sunday brunch 184 Princess Street

613-544-3948

httpwwwwebwoodscom

windmillsmenucfmaction=viewmenudetailsampModule=

Restaurant

Pan Chancho Bakery amp Cafeacute

Go for brunch at one of Kingstonlsquos

finest cafeacutes Opens daily at 7am

44 Princess Street

613-544-7790

httpwwwpanchanchocom

BREAKFAST

There are many good

restaurants serving a

variety of cuisines in

many different

atmospheres The fol-

lowing sites are useful

for finding restaurants

in the Kingston area

httpwwwwhatsonkingsto

ncomentertain

restanthtml

httpwwwkingstonkioskcomdirectoryphp

categoryId=179

http

wwwdougblackstockcomkingston-ontario

restaurantsphp

http

kingstonontario-restaurantscom

httpwwwfoodincca

OntarioKingston

We havenlsquot tried

them all but we definitely have some

favourites and this section will provide you with some of our

tips

RESTAURANTS

Date Restaurants

Grizzly Grill Fire places and candles make for a romantic evening

Appetizers pizzas pastas seafood prime rib sandwiches

soups and salads - your date is sure to find something here Amazing food at reasonable prices

Turns into a bar at night (grab a drink and play a round of pool)

395 Princess Street 613-544-7566

Megalos Everything from burgers to crab

ravioli Appetizers salads pastas pizzas

platters and great desserts Quiet romantic atmosphere 226 Princess Street

613-531-9788

Chez Piggy One of Kingstonlsquos classier restaurants

Shrimp oysters calamari fish pork chop sea scallops lamb

steak A bit pricey but provides a great experience great food and great

service Turns into a classy bar later on

68 Princess Street

613-549-7673

Steakhouses

The Keg Kingstonlsquos best steakhouse

Starters and soups salads sirloins New Yorklsquos and traditional

steaks prime rib seafood chicken and ribs and classis Keg dinners

300 King Street East

613-549-1333

French Bistro Cuisine

Le Chien Noir A taste of French cuisine

Poutine fried calamari lamb fish mussels and more Classy and pricey

69 Brock Street 613-549-5635

Thai and Pan-Asian Cuisine

Mango Appetizers soups and salads

curries stir-fries seafood rice noodles Vietnamese foods

161 Princess Street

613-549-3815

Mekong

Traditional Thai food right in the

heart of the hub

394 Princess Street

613-549ndash 5902

DATE RESTAURANTS

Steakhouses

Bistros Thai cuisine

Impress your date with a fancy night out

RESTAURANTS

Pub Food

The Brass Serves breakfast brunch dinner and late night eats

Salads nachos quesadillas wings ribs sandwiches burgers wraps

and clubs 403 Princess Street 613-544-8334

Fanatics

Appetizers soups and salads pizza burgers sandwiches wraps meatloaf steak salmon

pasta and more Great sports lounge great food

371 Princess Street 613-542-3267

Lonestar Texas Grill

Starters salads steaks ribs chicken fajitas burgers

sandwicheshellip Free nachos and salsa to start off your meal

251 Ontario Street 613-548-8888

Kingston Brew Pub

Your usual pub food with over 20

different types of beer on tap

most of which are brewed on site

34 Clarence Street

613 - 542-4978

Fast Food

McDonaldrsquos

285 Princess Street 613-549-3999

Burger King 500 Princess Street

613-531-5137

Pizza Pizza 414 Princess Street 613-542-1111

Dominos Pizza

493 Princess Street 613-548-3730

Subway

356 Princess Street

613-541-3071

Pita Grill

371 Princess Street

613 ndash542-9195

PUB FOOD FAST FOOD

No need to spend big bucks for a full tummyhellip

the following options offer cheap and tasty food

Urban Outfitters Popular clothing styles in Canada for good prices

Location 204 Princess St

Urban Trade Similar to Urban Outfitters but includes more mainstream

options Location 201 Princess St

Blueprint Contains many different popular

brands Location 246 Princess St

Lululemon Athletica

Very popular clothing store in Canada Makes very comfortable and

functional clothes Location 270 Princess St

American Apparel

Comfortable shirts and accessories Very popular within

Queenlsquos Location 274 Princess St

Roots Canada The conventional Canadian

clothing store Get your Vancouver 2010 clothing

here Location 229 Princess St

Steilman Outlet Elegant womenlsquos fashion

Location 206 Princess St Doverrsquos Mens Wear

Elegant suits Popular brands such as Ed Hardy

and Lacoste Location 155 Princess St

Sir Gawain Fashion Clothes

High fashion clothing for men and women

Location 34 Princess St

CLOTHING STORES CLOSE TO CAMPUS

Princess St Shops

Kingston offers a wide variety of popular clothing stores all

conveniently located in the downtown core on Princess Street Start at the Hub and walk along Princess to the waterfront and along the way you will be able to find a large selection of stores that will meet

any of your needs

GROCERY STORES

IN KINGSTON

Standard

Metro Located close to the ghetto Open 24 hours for your needs

Location 310 Barrie Street

Loblawrsquos Greatest selection of food in Kingston Also sells kitchen

products and clothing Location 1060 Princess Street

Food Basics Cheaper food but limited selection

Contains all the standard food options

Location 33 Barrack Street Johnrsquos Meat Market

Kingstonlsquos best butcher Well priced meats and fish

Location 507 Princess Street

Specialty Stores

Bulk Barn Large quantities of common snack foods

Low cost and large selection Location 824 Norwest Road

Convenience Stores Campus One Stop

Located besides Goodes Great selection for a convenience store but expensive price

Location At the corner of Earl Street and Alfred Street

Bedorersquos Food Market Close to Goodes Hall

Very nice owners Location 395 Earl Street

Freddiersquos Grocery In middle of the Ghetto for easy

access Occasional stock outs

Location 219 University Ave

TRAVELLING TIPS

While you are on exchange at Queenlsquos you should take the opportunity to explore other areas and cities around Kingston This section will provide some tips on how to enjoy yourself outside of Kingston

The World is a book and those who do not

travel read only a page ~St Augustine

SMARTER TRVELS

Information vs Interests

TRAVELLING INFORMATION

Kingston is located conveniently between major cities such as Montreacuteal

and Toronto and there are several places you should visit while you are

on exchange at Queenlsquos Travelling to other cities from Kingston is

something incoming exchange students often want to do and the

travelling alternatives are different depending on where you would like

to go Generally bus is the cheapest alternative if you are travelling by

yourself with just a few other friends or if you are under 25 Since car

rental services often have a underage fee of $35 per day and driver if

you are under 25 years old renting a car is only a cheap alternative if

you can gather some people to share the rent Travelling by train is

more comfortable than taking the bus but it is usually more expensive

and the train station in Kingston is located far from campus and the

downtown area which requires a taxi to get in to town

This section will provide you with useful tips when you are travelling to

Kingston for the first time or when you are planning on making a trip to

another city

Ps Do not forget to check out the ETC (Exchange Transfer Committee)

trips and events These events are usually very fun and offers a great

opportunity getting to know other students Check out

httpcomsocqueensucaetcHomehtml for more information

SMARTER TRAVELS

Convenience vs

Cost

GETTING AROUND IN KINGSTON

Kingston offers many different shopping opportunities and such but

getting to these can sometimes be a problem since the big shopping malls are located far from downtown as well as the campus area This section will therefore provide tips on how to best

find your way in Kingston

Getting around in Kingston by taxi Taxi services in Kingston are relatively cheap Taxis are a good alter-

native if you are in a hurry and taxis are often available on campus between the JDUC building and Stauffer library by the

intersection between University Ave and Union St (see campus map) If you are not on campus there are several taxi

companies which you can call and here are some suggestions Ameylsquos taxi +16135461111

Kingston amp Amherst taxi +16135423333 Ameylsquos Greenwood taxi +16136346644

Getting around in Kingston by bus

Riding the bus is free for all Queenlsquos university students if you show

your student card and taking the bus is an alternative which should be

used if there is a possibility The bus schedule is not the best and get-

ting to certain locations in Kingston can sometimes be hard

rdquoYoursquore a funny guymdash but looks arenrsquot everything

- Taxi Driver (1976)

SMARTER TRAVELS Interests vs Information

TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS

There are several cities that are recommended to be visited while you are on exchange at Queenlsquos This section will present the most popular

locations and how you get there most easily You can go either by car bus train or air and the websites are

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

There are many different car rental services in Kingston Here are some recommended

By bus httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations

Provides cheap bus tickets from the campus to Montreacuteal Ottawa and

Toronto This alternative is only available to Queenlsquos student and tickets are available through the Destinations office in the JDUC

building on the second floor (see campus map) wwwcoachcanadaca

Offers bus tickets to many different locations in New York Ontario and

Queacutebec By train

wwwviarailca

Viarail provides train tickets to many different locations in Canada By air

wwwaircanadaca

The majority of flights in Canada is operated by Air Canada but

sometimes there are other cheaper alternatives

Check httpwwwcheapflightsca for more alternatives

A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are

after it as when you are in it

EXPLORING THE REGION

Algonquin Provincial Park

ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL

PARK

httpwwwalgonquinparkonca

Algonquin Parks many trails offer something for everyone Whether

youre up for a vigorous bicycle ride through beautiful forest a

two-day hike into the Interior or a leisurely walk to a stunning

lookout you can find a trail that will explore the many facets of

Algonquins beauty The Algonquin Provincial Park is a big natural reserve which offers

activities for everyone Here you can go canoeing camping fishing walking on beautiful trails skiing dog sledding mountain biking

horseback riding and much more It is a beautiful place to go if you would like to experience the Canadian nature and wildlife

How to get there

The easiest way to get to Algonquin Provincial Park is by car Take

the 401 highway from Kingston and exit on highway 41 after about

20km Continue on highway 41 for 200km and then exit west on

highway 60 Follow highway 60 until you get to Algonquin

Take a bite out of The big apple

NEW YORK CITY

httpwwwnewyorkcom

New York is a city everyone should visit while on exchange at Queenlsquos The big apple offers a wide variety of activities and places to see such

as the empire state building central park ground zero and statue of liberty It is also a perfect place to go shopping since it generally is cheaper in the US than in Canada and the city offers many good

places for shopping

How to get there By car

Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and then exit south on the 81 Drive for about 400km and then drive west on the 380 for about 50km

Continue west on to highway 80 for about 100km until you get to New York

By bus Taking the bus from Kingston to New York usually takes about 13 or 14

hours The bus first goes to Toronto and Buffalo and then heads for New York Taking the bus is not a good alternative if you are in a

hurry but it is recommended if you want to travel cheaply and do not have anyone to rent a car with

By air

Going by air to New York is a good alternative It is recommended to

take the bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport from Kingston

and fly to New York from there Since domestic flights in the US are

usually cheaper an alternative is to take the bus to Buffalo and fly

from there

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA New York City

BOSTON

httpwwwcityofbostongovvisitors

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA It has about 600 000 inhabitants and is the home of many great universities such as Harvard

University and MIT It is a fun city to visit and it is strongly recommended to attend a hockey game (Boston Bruins) or a baseball

game (Boston Red Sox) How to get there

There are different way of getting to Boston from Kingston

By car

Renting a car and driving to Boston is a popular alternative and it is often relatively cheap if you are a couple of people sharing the rent If you decide to drive to Boston take the 401 east from Kingston and exit

south on highway 81 after about 40km Drive south on the 81 for about 170km and then drive east on highway 90 towards Boston That

distance is about 500km By air

Going by air to Boston is more expensive than renting a car If you

decide to go by air the plane will always stop in Toronto or Montreacuteal

first and it is therefore recommended to go to either Toronto or

Montreacuteal by bus and then go to Boston by air

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA Boston

MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

Page 31: Exchange E-Magazine Winter 2010

KINGSTON PUBS Continued

Tir nan Og

httpkingstontirnanogpubscomhome

Irish pub Rated 1 Restaurant in Kingston

Monday and Tuesdays Nights ndash

Waterfront Patio (weather permit-ting)

Wednesday Nights ndash Alexander Keithlsquos - $399 frac12 price appetizers

live music at 9 pm Thursday Nights ndash Karaoke Night

Ladieslsquo Night Out (starts at 800pm)

Friday Nights ndash 2 Pints of Guin-nessHarpKilkennySmithwicks

only $900 DJ at 1100pm

Saturday Nights ndash DJ at 1100pm

Sunday Nights ndash NFL Nights 8 LCD Screens and frac12 price wings

Do you like to sing Tir nan Og is great on Thursday nights for a little

Karaoke

PUB NIGHTS

MAP OF KINGSTON BARS PUBS AND CLUBS

1 Elixir Nightclub 2 The Brass

3 Alehouse 4 Stages 5 The Merchant

6 Tir Nan Og 7 Joy Supper Club

These venues are clubs The venues without a lsquoare pubs

NOTE Alfielsquos is located on cam-

pus in the basement of the JDUC

(John Deutsch Center) building

Queenlsquos Campus is located South

of Princess Street

The Ale House

The Alehouse Canteen (below the bar) has sandwiches wraps

burgers and more The Alehouse is the most popular

club for Queenlsquos students

Free cover before 12 with your student card Otherwise $6 cover

Best Nights to Go Thursdays ($250 drinks)

Fridays Saturdays

Alfiersquos Nightclub Student nightclub and lounge

known for its great music On campus (outside the west side of the John Deutsch Center)

Best Nights to Go

Wednesdays (but the line can get busy so get there early)

No cover and free coat check

Stages Nightclub

Second largest nightclub after the Alehouse

Best Nights to Go Mondays ndash Beach Slam

(seasonal) Thursdays - $250 rail drinks

all night long free cover

with student card or $3 until 11

Fridays ndash Ladies in free before midnight and a glow party

no cover and $250 rail drinks

until midnight

DANCE THE

NIGHT AWAY

KINGSTON BARS AND CLUBS

Get on your dancing shoes and party at the hottest (and only) clubs in Kingston

RESTAURANTS Tired of eating Mac and Cheese every night

Try one of the following delicious

Japanese Food

Asha

Great food and service Karaoke rooms $30hour (group of 5 or less)

$50hour (group of 10 or less) 177 Princess Street

613-531-7919

Take Sushi

Great Japanese restaurant

120 Princess Street

613-544-1376

Chinese Food

Silver Wok Takeout Available

Great food clean good service 373 King Street E 613-544-6634

VIP Another popular Chinese

Restaurant on Princess Street

528 Princess Street

613-530-2828

Italian Cuisine

Ginorsquos Pizza and Spaghetti Free delivery on orders over $15

Pizza pasta finger foods and sal-ads Open late (until 2am on weekdays

3am FridaySaturday and 1am on Sundays)

557 Princess Street 613-542-4444

Tatarsquos Pizza Take out and delivery available

Casual dress and atmosphere Bar area (pool darts and a big

screen TV)

569 Princess Street

613-549-4272

Frankie Pestorsquos

Rustic Italian dishes inspired by

traditional family recipes Menu

changes often and portions are

huge

176 Ontario Street

613-542-1071

Woodenheads

Probably the best pizza youlsquoll find

in Kingston Donlsquot expect your tra-

ditional pepperoni and mozzarella

though

192 Ontario Street

613ndash 549ndash 1812

lsquo

JAPANESE CHINESE INDIAN ITALIAN

Indian Cuisine

Darbas Great service great food

One of Kingstonlsquos best Indian Restaurants Large portions and

friendly staff

479 Princess Street

613-548-7053

RESTAURANTS

Breakfast Stooleyrsquos Cafe

Take Out Available Right on the corner of Johnson and Division

Everything from omelettes to pasta Great for some greasy eats after a messy night

118 Division Street

613-547-4044 11am-2am httpwwwthemenusiteca

restphprID=30

The Brass A great breakfast for a great price

(also serves dinner) Breakfast Served Monday to

Friday from 11am-3pm Brunch Served Saturdays and

Sundays 10am-3pm 403 Princess Street

613-544-8334

httpwwwthebrasspubcommenuphp

Windmills Cafe Eggs oatmeal crepes pancakes

bagels perogies and more Kingstonlsquos best Saturday and

Sunday brunch 184 Princess Street

613-544-3948

httpwwwwebwoodscom

windmillsmenucfmaction=viewmenudetailsampModule=

Restaurant

Pan Chancho Bakery amp Cafeacute

Go for brunch at one of Kingstonlsquos

finest cafeacutes Opens daily at 7am

44 Princess Street

613-544-7790

httpwwwpanchanchocom

BREAKFAST

There are many good

restaurants serving a

variety of cuisines in

many different

atmospheres The fol-

lowing sites are useful

for finding restaurants

in the Kingston area

httpwwwwhatsonkingsto

ncomentertain

restanthtml

httpwwwkingstonkioskcomdirectoryphp

categoryId=179

http

wwwdougblackstockcomkingston-ontario

restaurantsphp

http

kingstonontario-restaurantscom

httpwwwfoodincca

OntarioKingston

We havenlsquot tried

them all but we definitely have some

favourites and this section will provide you with some of our

tips

RESTAURANTS

Date Restaurants

Grizzly Grill Fire places and candles make for a romantic evening

Appetizers pizzas pastas seafood prime rib sandwiches

soups and salads - your date is sure to find something here Amazing food at reasonable prices

Turns into a bar at night (grab a drink and play a round of pool)

395 Princess Street 613-544-7566

Megalos Everything from burgers to crab

ravioli Appetizers salads pastas pizzas

platters and great desserts Quiet romantic atmosphere 226 Princess Street

613-531-9788

Chez Piggy One of Kingstonlsquos classier restaurants

Shrimp oysters calamari fish pork chop sea scallops lamb

steak A bit pricey but provides a great experience great food and great

service Turns into a classy bar later on

68 Princess Street

613-549-7673

Steakhouses

The Keg Kingstonlsquos best steakhouse

Starters and soups salads sirloins New Yorklsquos and traditional

steaks prime rib seafood chicken and ribs and classis Keg dinners

300 King Street East

613-549-1333

French Bistro Cuisine

Le Chien Noir A taste of French cuisine

Poutine fried calamari lamb fish mussels and more Classy and pricey

69 Brock Street 613-549-5635

Thai and Pan-Asian Cuisine

Mango Appetizers soups and salads

curries stir-fries seafood rice noodles Vietnamese foods

161 Princess Street

613-549-3815

Mekong

Traditional Thai food right in the

heart of the hub

394 Princess Street

613-549ndash 5902

DATE RESTAURANTS

Steakhouses

Bistros Thai cuisine

Impress your date with a fancy night out

RESTAURANTS

Pub Food

The Brass Serves breakfast brunch dinner and late night eats

Salads nachos quesadillas wings ribs sandwiches burgers wraps

and clubs 403 Princess Street 613-544-8334

Fanatics

Appetizers soups and salads pizza burgers sandwiches wraps meatloaf steak salmon

pasta and more Great sports lounge great food

371 Princess Street 613-542-3267

Lonestar Texas Grill

Starters salads steaks ribs chicken fajitas burgers

sandwicheshellip Free nachos and salsa to start off your meal

251 Ontario Street 613-548-8888

Kingston Brew Pub

Your usual pub food with over 20

different types of beer on tap

most of which are brewed on site

34 Clarence Street

613 - 542-4978

Fast Food

McDonaldrsquos

285 Princess Street 613-549-3999

Burger King 500 Princess Street

613-531-5137

Pizza Pizza 414 Princess Street 613-542-1111

Dominos Pizza

493 Princess Street 613-548-3730

Subway

356 Princess Street

613-541-3071

Pita Grill

371 Princess Street

613 ndash542-9195

PUB FOOD FAST FOOD

No need to spend big bucks for a full tummyhellip

the following options offer cheap and tasty food

Urban Outfitters Popular clothing styles in Canada for good prices

Location 204 Princess St

Urban Trade Similar to Urban Outfitters but includes more mainstream

options Location 201 Princess St

Blueprint Contains many different popular

brands Location 246 Princess St

Lululemon Athletica

Very popular clothing store in Canada Makes very comfortable and

functional clothes Location 270 Princess St

American Apparel

Comfortable shirts and accessories Very popular within

Queenlsquos Location 274 Princess St

Roots Canada The conventional Canadian

clothing store Get your Vancouver 2010 clothing

here Location 229 Princess St

Steilman Outlet Elegant womenlsquos fashion

Location 206 Princess St Doverrsquos Mens Wear

Elegant suits Popular brands such as Ed Hardy

and Lacoste Location 155 Princess St

Sir Gawain Fashion Clothes

High fashion clothing for men and women

Location 34 Princess St

CLOTHING STORES CLOSE TO CAMPUS

Princess St Shops

Kingston offers a wide variety of popular clothing stores all

conveniently located in the downtown core on Princess Street Start at the Hub and walk along Princess to the waterfront and along the way you will be able to find a large selection of stores that will meet

any of your needs

GROCERY STORES

IN KINGSTON

Standard

Metro Located close to the ghetto Open 24 hours for your needs

Location 310 Barrie Street

Loblawrsquos Greatest selection of food in Kingston Also sells kitchen

products and clothing Location 1060 Princess Street

Food Basics Cheaper food but limited selection

Contains all the standard food options

Location 33 Barrack Street Johnrsquos Meat Market

Kingstonlsquos best butcher Well priced meats and fish

Location 507 Princess Street

Specialty Stores

Bulk Barn Large quantities of common snack foods

Low cost and large selection Location 824 Norwest Road

Convenience Stores Campus One Stop

Located besides Goodes Great selection for a convenience store but expensive price

Location At the corner of Earl Street and Alfred Street

Bedorersquos Food Market Close to Goodes Hall

Very nice owners Location 395 Earl Street

Freddiersquos Grocery In middle of the Ghetto for easy

access Occasional stock outs

Location 219 University Ave

TRAVELLING TIPS

While you are on exchange at Queenlsquos you should take the opportunity to explore other areas and cities around Kingston This section will provide some tips on how to enjoy yourself outside of Kingston

The World is a book and those who do not

travel read only a page ~St Augustine

SMARTER TRVELS

Information vs Interests

TRAVELLING INFORMATION

Kingston is located conveniently between major cities such as Montreacuteal

and Toronto and there are several places you should visit while you are

on exchange at Queenlsquos Travelling to other cities from Kingston is

something incoming exchange students often want to do and the

travelling alternatives are different depending on where you would like

to go Generally bus is the cheapest alternative if you are travelling by

yourself with just a few other friends or if you are under 25 Since car

rental services often have a underage fee of $35 per day and driver if

you are under 25 years old renting a car is only a cheap alternative if

you can gather some people to share the rent Travelling by train is

more comfortable than taking the bus but it is usually more expensive

and the train station in Kingston is located far from campus and the

downtown area which requires a taxi to get in to town

This section will provide you with useful tips when you are travelling to

Kingston for the first time or when you are planning on making a trip to

another city

Ps Do not forget to check out the ETC (Exchange Transfer Committee)

trips and events These events are usually very fun and offers a great

opportunity getting to know other students Check out

httpcomsocqueensucaetcHomehtml for more information

SMARTER TRAVELS

Convenience vs

Cost

GETTING AROUND IN KINGSTON

Kingston offers many different shopping opportunities and such but

getting to these can sometimes be a problem since the big shopping malls are located far from downtown as well as the campus area This section will therefore provide tips on how to best

find your way in Kingston

Getting around in Kingston by taxi Taxi services in Kingston are relatively cheap Taxis are a good alter-

native if you are in a hurry and taxis are often available on campus between the JDUC building and Stauffer library by the

intersection between University Ave and Union St (see campus map) If you are not on campus there are several taxi

companies which you can call and here are some suggestions Ameylsquos taxi +16135461111

Kingston amp Amherst taxi +16135423333 Ameylsquos Greenwood taxi +16136346644

Getting around in Kingston by bus

Riding the bus is free for all Queenlsquos university students if you show

your student card and taking the bus is an alternative which should be

used if there is a possibility The bus schedule is not the best and get-

ting to certain locations in Kingston can sometimes be hard

rdquoYoursquore a funny guymdash but looks arenrsquot everything

- Taxi Driver (1976)

SMARTER TRAVELS Interests vs Information

TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS

There are several cities that are recommended to be visited while you are on exchange at Queenlsquos This section will present the most popular

locations and how you get there most easily You can go either by car bus train or air and the websites are

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

There are many different car rental services in Kingston Here are some recommended

By bus httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations

Provides cheap bus tickets from the campus to Montreacuteal Ottawa and

Toronto This alternative is only available to Queenlsquos student and tickets are available through the Destinations office in the JDUC

building on the second floor (see campus map) wwwcoachcanadaca

Offers bus tickets to many different locations in New York Ontario and

Queacutebec By train

wwwviarailca

Viarail provides train tickets to many different locations in Canada By air

wwwaircanadaca

The majority of flights in Canada is operated by Air Canada but

sometimes there are other cheaper alternatives

Check httpwwwcheapflightsca for more alternatives

A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are

after it as when you are in it

EXPLORING THE REGION

Algonquin Provincial Park

ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL

PARK

httpwwwalgonquinparkonca

Algonquin Parks many trails offer something for everyone Whether

youre up for a vigorous bicycle ride through beautiful forest a

two-day hike into the Interior or a leisurely walk to a stunning

lookout you can find a trail that will explore the many facets of

Algonquins beauty The Algonquin Provincial Park is a big natural reserve which offers

activities for everyone Here you can go canoeing camping fishing walking on beautiful trails skiing dog sledding mountain biking

horseback riding and much more It is a beautiful place to go if you would like to experience the Canadian nature and wildlife

How to get there

The easiest way to get to Algonquin Provincial Park is by car Take

the 401 highway from Kingston and exit on highway 41 after about

20km Continue on highway 41 for 200km and then exit west on

highway 60 Follow highway 60 until you get to Algonquin

Take a bite out of The big apple

NEW YORK CITY

httpwwwnewyorkcom

New York is a city everyone should visit while on exchange at Queenlsquos The big apple offers a wide variety of activities and places to see such

as the empire state building central park ground zero and statue of liberty It is also a perfect place to go shopping since it generally is cheaper in the US than in Canada and the city offers many good

places for shopping

How to get there By car

Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and then exit south on the 81 Drive for about 400km and then drive west on the 380 for about 50km

Continue west on to highway 80 for about 100km until you get to New York

By bus Taking the bus from Kingston to New York usually takes about 13 or 14

hours The bus first goes to Toronto and Buffalo and then heads for New York Taking the bus is not a good alternative if you are in a

hurry but it is recommended if you want to travel cheaply and do not have anyone to rent a car with

By air

Going by air to New York is a good alternative It is recommended to

take the bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport from Kingston

and fly to New York from there Since domestic flights in the US are

usually cheaper an alternative is to take the bus to Buffalo and fly

from there

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA New York City

BOSTON

httpwwwcityofbostongovvisitors

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA It has about 600 000 inhabitants and is the home of many great universities such as Harvard

University and MIT It is a fun city to visit and it is strongly recommended to attend a hockey game (Boston Bruins) or a baseball

game (Boston Red Sox) How to get there

There are different way of getting to Boston from Kingston

By car

Renting a car and driving to Boston is a popular alternative and it is often relatively cheap if you are a couple of people sharing the rent If you decide to drive to Boston take the 401 east from Kingston and exit

south on highway 81 after about 40km Drive south on the 81 for about 170km and then drive east on highway 90 towards Boston That

distance is about 500km By air

Going by air to Boston is more expensive than renting a car If you

decide to go by air the plane will always stop in Toronto or Montreacuteal

first and it is therefore recommended to go to either Toronto or

Montreacuteal by bus and then go to Boston by air

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA Boston

MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

Page 32: Exchange E-Magazine Winter 2010

MAP OF KINGSTON BARS PUBS AND CLUBS

1 Elixir Nightclub 2 The Brass

3 Alehouse 4 Stages 5 The Merchant

6 Tir Nan Og 7 Joy Supper Club

These venues are clubs The venues without a lsquoare pubs

NOTE Alfielsquos is located on cam-

pus in the basement of the JDUC

(John Deutsch Center) building

Queenlsquos Campus is located South

of Princess Street

The Ale House

The Alehouse Canteen (below the bar) has sandwiches wraps

burgers and more The Alehouse is the most popular

club for Queenlsquos students

Free cover before 12 with your student card Otherwise $6 cover

Best Nights to Go Thursdays ($250 drinks)

Fridays Saturdays

Alfiersquos Nightclub Student nightclub and lounge

known for its great music On campus (outside the west side of the John Deutsch Center)

Best Nights to Go

Wednesdays (but the line can get busy so get there early)

No cover and free coat check

Stages Nightclub

Second largest nightclub after the Alehouse

Best Nights to Go Mondays ndash Beach Slam

(seasonal) Thursdays - $250 rail drinks

all night long free cover

with student card or $3 until 11

Fridays ndash Ladies in free before midnight and a glow party

no cover and $250 rail drinks

until midnight

DANCE THE

NIGHT AWAY

KINGSTON BARS AND CLUBS

Get on your dancing shoes and party at the hottest (and only) clubs in Kingston

RESTAURANTS Tired of eating Mac and Cheese every night

Try one of the following delicious

Japanese Food

Asha

Great food and service Karaoke rooms $30hour (group of 5 or less)

$50hour (group of 10 or less) 177 Princess Street

613-531-7919

Take Sushi

Great Japanese restaurant

120 Princess Street

613-544-1376

Chinese Food

Silver Wok Takeout Available

Great food clean good service 373 King Street E 613-544-6634

VIP Another popular Chinese

Restaurant on Princess Street

528 Princess Street

613-530-2828

Italian Cuisine

Ginorsquos Pizza and Spaghetti Free delivery on orders over $15

Pizza pasta finger foods and sal-ads Open late (until 2am on weekdays

3am FridaySaturday and 1am on Sundays)

557 Princess Street 613-542-4444

Tatarsquos Pizza Take out and delivery available

Casual dress and atmosphere Bar area (pool darts and a big

screen TV)

569 Princess Street

613-549-4272

Frankie Pestorsquos

Rustic Italian dishes inspired by

traditional family recipes Menu

changes often and portions are

huge

176 Ontario Street

613-542-1071

Woodenheads

Probably the best pizza youlsquoll find

in Kingston Donlsquot expect your tra-

ditional pepperoni and mozzarella

though

192 Ontario Street

613ndash 549ndash 1812

lsquo

JAPANESE CHINESE INDIAN ITALIAN

Indian Cuisine

Darbas Great service great food

One of Kingstonlsquos best Indian Restaurants Large portions and

friendly staff

479 Princess Street

613-548-7053

RESTAURANTS

Breakfast Stooleyrsquos Cafe

Take Out Available Right on the corner of Johnson and Division

Everything from omelettes to pasta Great for some greasy eats after a messy night

118 Division Street

613-547-4044 11am-2am httpwwwthemenusiteca

restphprID=30

The Brass A great breakfast for a great price

(also serves dinner) Breakfast Served Monday to

Friday from 11am-3pm Brunch Served Saturdays and

Sundays 10am-3pm 403 Princess Street

613-544-8334

httpwwwthebrasspubcommenuphp

Windmills Cafe Eggs oatmeal crepes pancakes

bagels perogies and more Kingstonlsquos best Saturday and

Sunday brunch 184 Princess Street

613-544-3948

httpwwwwebwoodscom

windmillsmenucfmaction=viewmenudetailsampModule=

Restaurant

Pan Chancho Bakery amp Cafeacute

Go for brunch at one of Kingstonlsquos

finest cafeacutes Opens daily at 7am

44 Princess Street

613-544-7790

httpwwwpanchanchocom

BREAKFAST

There are many good

restaurants serving a

variety of cuisines in

many different

atmospheres The fol-

lowing sites are useful

for finding restaurants

in the Kingston area

httpwwwwhatsonkingsto

ncomentertain

restanthtml

httpwwwkingstonkioskcomdirectoryphp

categoryId=179

http

wwwdougblackstockcomkingston-ontario

restaurantsphp

http

kingstonontario-restaurantscom

httpwwwfoodincca

OntarioKingston

We havenlsquot tried

them all but we definitely have some

favourites and this section will provide you with some of our

tips

RESTAURANTS

Date Restaurants

Grizzly Grill Fire places and candles make for a romantic evening

Appetizers pizzas pastas seafood prime rib sandwiches

soups and salads - your date is sure to find something here Amazing food at reasonable prices

Turns into a bar at night (grab a drink and play a round of pool)

395 Princess Street 613-544-7566

Megalos Everything from burgers to crab

ravioli Appetizers salads pastas pizzas

platters and great desserts Quiet romantic atmosphere 226 Princess Street

613-531-9788

Chez Piggy One of Kingstonlsquos classier restaurants

Shrimp oysters calamari fish pork chop sea scallops lamb

steak A bit pricey but provides a great experience great food and great

service Turns into a classy bar later on

68 Princess Street

613-549-7673

Steakhouses

The Keg Kingstonlsquos best steakhouse

Starters and soups salads sirloins New Yorklsquos and traditional

steaks prime rib seafood chicken and ribs and classis Keg dinners

300 King Street East

613-549-1333

French Bistro Cuisine

Le Chien Noir A taste of French cuisine

Poutine fried calamari lamb fish mussels and more Classy and pricey

69 Brock Street 613-549-5635

Thai and Pan-Asian Cuisine

Mango Appetizers soups and salads

curries stir-fries seafood rice noodles Vietnamese foods

161 Princess Street

613-549-3815

Mekong

Traditional Thai food right in the

heart of the hub

394 Princess Street

613-549ndash 5902

DATE RESTAURANTS

Steakhouses

Bistros Thai cuisine

Impress your date with a fancy night out

RESTAURANTS

Pub Food

The Brass Serves breakfast brunch dinner and late night eats

Salads nachos quesadillas wings ribs sandwiches burgers wraps

and clubs 403 Princess Street 613-544-8334

Fanatics

Appetizers soups and salads pizza burgers sandwiches wraps meatloaf steak salmon

pasta and more Great sports lounge great food

371 Princess Street 613-542-3267

Lonestar Texas Grill

Starters salads steaks ribs chicken fajitas burgers

sandwicheshellip Free nachos and salsa to start off your meal

251 Ontario Street 613-548-8888

Kingston Brew Pub

Your usual pub food with over 20

different types of beer on tap

most of which are brewed on site

34 Clarence Street

613 - 542-4978

Fast Food

McDonaldrsquos

285 Princess Street 613-549-3999

Burger King 500 Princess Street

613-531-5137

Pizza Pizza 414 Princess Street 613-542-1111

Dominos Pizza

493 Princess Street 613-548-3730

Subway

356 Princess Street

613-541-3071

Pita Grill

371 Princess Street

613 ndash542-9195

PUB FOOD FAST FOOD

No need to spend big bucks for a full tummyhellip

the following options offer cheap and tasty food

Urban Outfitters Popular clothing styles in Canada for good prices

Location 204 Princess St

Urban Trade Similar to Urban Outfitters but includes more mainstream

options Location 201 Princess St

Blueprint Contains many different popular

brands Location 246 Princess St

Lululemon Athletica

Very popular clothing store in Canada Makes very comfortable and

functional clothes Location 270 Princess St

American Apparel

Comfortable shirts and accessories Very popular within

Queenlsquos Location 274 Princess St

Roots Canada The conventional Canadian

clothing store Get your Vancouver 2010 clothing

here Location 229 Princess St

Steilman Outlet Elegant womenlsquos fashion

Location 206 Princess St Doverrsquos Mens Wear

Elegant suits Popular brands such as Ed Hardy

and Lacoste Location 155 Princess St

Sir Gawain Fashion Clothes

High fashion clothing for men and women

Location 34 Princess St

CLOTHING STORES CLOSE TO CAMPUS

Princess St Shops

Kingston offers a wide variety of popular clothing stores all

conveniently located in the downtown core on Princess Street Start at the Hub and walk along Princess to the waterfront and along the way you will be able to find a large selection of stores that will meet

any of your needs

GROCERY STORES

IN KINGSTON

Standard

Metro Located close to the ghetto Open 24 hours for your needs

Location 310 Barrie Street

Loblawrsquos Greatest selection of food in Kingston Also sells kitchen

products and clothing Location 1060 Princess Street

Food Basics Cheaper food but limited selection

Contains all the standard food options

Location 33 Barrack Street Johnrsquos Meat Market

Kingstonlsquos best butcher Well priced meats and fish

Location 507 Princess Street

Specialty Stores

Bulk Barn Large quantities of common snack foods

Low cost and large selection Location 824 Norwest Road

Convenience Stores Campus One Stop

Located besides Goodes Great selection for a convenience store but expensive price

Location At the corner of Earl Street and Alfred Street

Bedorersquos Food Market Close to Goodes Hall

Very nice owners Location 395 Earl Street

Freddiersquos Grocery In middle of the Ghetto for easy

access Occasional stock outs

Location 219 University Ave

TRAVELLING TIPS

While you are on exchange at Queenlsquos you should take the opportunity to explore other areas and cities around Kingston This section will provide some tips on how to enjoy yourself outside of Kingston

The World is a book and those who do not

travel read only a page ~St Augustine

SMARTER TRVELS

Information vs Interests

TRAVELLING INFORMATION

Kingston is located conveniently between major cities such as Montreacuteal

and Toronto and there are several places you should visit while you are

on exchange at Queenlsquos Travelling to other cities from Kingston is

something incoming exchange students often want to do and the

travelling alternatives are different depending on where you would like

to go Generally bus is the cheapest alternative if you are travelling by

yourself with just a few other friends or if you are under 25 Since car

rental services often have a underage fee of $35 per day and driver if

you are under 25 years old renting a car is only a cheap alternative if

you can gather some people to share the rent Travelling by train is

more comfortable than taking the bus but it is usually more expensive

and the train station in Kingston is located far from campus and the

downtown area which requires a taxi to get in to town

This section will provide you with useful tips when you are travelling to

Kingston for the first time or when you are planning on making a trip to

another city

Ps Do not forget to check out the ETC (Exchange Transfer Committee)

trips and events These events are usually very fun and offers a great

opportunity getting to know other students Check out

httpcomsocqueensucaetcHomehtml for more information

SMARTER TRAVELS

Convenience vs

Cost

GETTING AROUND IN KINGSTON

Kingston offers many different shopping opportunities and such but

getting to these can sometimes be a problem since the big shopping malls are located far from downtown as well as the campus area This section will therefore provide tips on how to best

find your way in Kingston

Getting around in Kingston by taxi Taxi services in Kingston are relatively cheap Taxis are a good alter-

native if you are in a hurry and taxis are often available on campus between the JDUC building and Stauffer library by the

intersection between University Ave and Union St (see campus map) If you are not on campus there are several taxi

companies which you can call and here are some suggestions Ameylsquos taxi +16135461111

Kingston amp Amherst taxi +16135423333 Ameylsquos Greenwood taxi +16136346644

Getting around in Kingston by bus

Riding the bus is free for all Queenlsquos university students if you show

your student card and taking the bus is an alternative which should be

used if there is a possibility The bus schedule is not the best and get-

ting to certain locations in Kingston can sometimes be hard

rdquoYoursquore a funny guymdash but looks arenrsquot everything

- Taxi Driver (1976)

SMARTER TRAVELS Interests vs Information

TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS

There are several cities that are recommended to be visited while you are on exchange at Queenlsquos This section will present the most popular

locations and how you get there most easily You can go either by car bus train or air and the websites are

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

There are many different car rental services in Kingston Here are some recommended

By bus httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations

Provides cheap bus tickets from the campus to Montreacuteal Ottawa and

Toronto This alternative is only available to Queenlsquos student and tickets are available through the Destinations office in the JDUC

building on the second floor (see campus map) wwwcoachcanadaca

Offers bus tickets to many different locations in New York Ontario and

Queacutebec By train

wwwviarailca

Viarail provides train tickets to many different locations in Canada By air

wwwaircanadaca

The majority of flights in Canada is operated by Air Canada but

sometimes there are other cheaper alternatives

Check httpwwwcheapflightsca for more alternatives

A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are

after it as when you are in it

EXPLORING THE REGION

Algonquin Provincial Park

ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL

PARK

httpwwwalgonquinparkonca

Algonquin Parks many trails offer something for everyone Whether

youre up for a vigorous bicycle ride through beautiful forest a

two-day hike into the Interior or a leisurely walk to a stunning

lookout you can find a trail that will explore the many facets of

Algonquins beauty The Algonquin Provincial Park is a big natural reserve which offers

activities for everyone Here you can go canoeing camping fishing walking on beautiful trails skiing dog sledding mountain biking

horseback riding and much more It is a beautiful place to go if you would like to experience the Canadian nature and wildlife

How to get there

The easiest way to get to Algonquin Provincial Park is by car Take

the 401 highway from Kingston and exit on highway 41 after about

20km Continue on highway 41 for 200km and then exit west on

highway 60 Follow highway 60 until you get to Algonquin

Take a bite out of The big apple

NEW YORK CITY

httpwwwnewyorkcom

New York is a city everyone should visit while on exchange at Queenlsquos The big apple offers a wide variety of activities and places to see such

as the empire state building central park ground zero and statue of liberty It is also a perfect place to go shopping since it generally is cheaper in the US than in Canada and the city offers many good

places for shopping

How to get there By car

Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and then exit south on the 81 Drive for about 400km and then drive west on the 380 for about 50km

Continue west on to highway 80 for about 100km until you get to New York

By bus Taking the bus from Kingston to New York usually takes about 13 or 14

hours The bus first goes to Toronto and Buffalo and then heads for New York Taking the bus is not a good alternative if you are in a

hurry but it is recommended if you want to travel cheaply and do not have anyone to rent a car with

By air

Going by air to New York is a good alternative It is recommended to

take the bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport from Kingston

and fly to New York from there Since domestic flights in the US are

usually cheaper an alternative is to take the bus to Buffalo and fly

from there

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA New York City

BOSTON

httpwwwcityofbostongovvisitors

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA It has about 600 000 inhabitants and is the home of many great universities such as Harvard

University and MIT It is a fun city to visit and it is strongly recommended to attend a hockey game (Boston Bruins) or a baseball

game (Boston Red Sox) How to get there

There are different way of getting to Boston from Kingston

By car

Renting a car and driving to Boston is a popular alternative and it is often relatively cheap if you are a couple of people sharing the rent If you decide to drive to Boston take the 401 east from Kingston and exit

south on highway 81 after about 40km Drive south on the 81 for about 170km and then drive east on highway 90 towards Boston That

distance is about 500km By air

Going by air to Boston is more expensive than renting a car If you

decide to go by air the plane will always stop in Toronto or Montreacuteal

first and it is therefore recommended to go to either Toronto or

Montreacuteal by bus and then go to Boston by air

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA Boston

MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

Page 33: Exchange E-Magazine Winter 2010

The Ale House

The Alehouse Canteen (below the bar) has sandwiches wraps

burgers and more The Alehouse is the most popular

club for Queenlsquos students

Free cover before 12 with your student card Otherwise $6 cover

Best Nights to Go Thursdays ($250 drinks)

Fridays Saturdays

Alfiersquos Nightclub Student nightclub and lounge

known for its great music On campus (outside the west side of the John Deutsch Center)

Best Nights to Go

Wednesdays (but the line can get busy so get there early)

No cover and free coat check

Stages Nightclub

Second largest nightclub after the Alehouse

Best Nights to Go Mondays ndash Beach Slam

(seasonal) Thursdays - $250 rail drinks

all night long free cover

with student card or $3 until 11

Fridays ndash Ladies in free before midnight and a glow party

no cover and $250 rail drinks

until midnight

DANCE THE

NIGHT AWAY

KINGSTON BARS AND CLUBS

Get on your dancing shoes and party at the hottest (and only) clubs in Kingston

RESTAURANTS Tired of eating Mac and Cheese every night

Try one of the following delicious

Japanese Food

Asha

Great food and service Karaoke rooms $30hour (group of 5 or less)

$50hour (group of 10 or less) 177 Princess Street

613-531-7919

Take Sushi

Great Japanese restaurant

120 Princess Street

613-544-1376

Chinese Food

Silver Wok Takeout Available

Great food clean good service 373 King Street E 613-544-6634

VIP Another popular Chinese

Restaurant on Princess Street

528 Princess Street

613-530-2828

Italian Cuisine

Ginorsquos Pizza and Spaghetti Free delivery on orders over $15

Pizza pasta finger foods and sal-ads Open late (until 2am on weekdays

3am FridaySaturday and 1am on Sundays)

557 Princess Street 613-542-4444

Tatarsquos Pizza Take out and delivery available

Casual dress and atmosphere Bar area (pool darts and a big

screen TV)

569 Princess Street

613-549-4272

Frankie Pestorsquos

Rustic Italian dishes inspired by

traditional family recipes Menu

changes often and portions are

huge

176 Ontario Street

613-542-1071

Woodenheads

Probably the best pizza youlsquoll find

in Kingston Donlsquot expect your tra-

ditional pepperoni and mozzarella

though

192 Ontario Street

613ndash 549ndash 1812

lsquo

JAPANESE CHINESE INDIAN ITALIAN

Indian Cuisine

Darbas Great service great food

One of Kingstonlsquos best Indian Restaurants Large portions and

friendly staff

479 Princess Street

613-548-7053

RESTAURANTS

Breakfast Stooleyrsquos Cafe

Take Out Available Right on the corner of Johnson and Division

Everything from omelettes to pasta Great for some greasy eats after a messy night

118 Division Street

613-547-4044 11am-2am httpwwwthemenusiteca

restphprID=30

The Brass A great breakfast for a great price

(also serves dinner) Breakfast Served Monday to

Friday from 11am-3pm Brunch Served Saturdays and

Sundays 10am-3pm 403 Princess Street

613-544-8334

httpwwwthebrasspubcommenuphp

Windmills Cafe Eggs oatmeal crepes pancakes

bagels perogies and more Kingstonlsquos best Saturday and

Sunday brunch 184 Princess Street

613-544-3948

httpwwwwebwoodscom

windmillsmenucfmaction=viewmenudetailsampModule=

Restaurant

Pan Chancho Bakery amp Cafeacute

Go for brunch at one of Kingstonlsquos

finest cafeacutes Opens daily at 7am

44 Princess Street

613-544-7790

httpwwwpanchanchocom

BREAKFAST

There are many good

restaurants serving a

variety of cuisines in

many different

atmospheres The fol-

lowing sites are useful

for finding restaurants

in the Kingston area

httpwwwwhatsonkingsto

ncomentertain

restanthtml

httpwwwkingstonkioskcomdirectoryphp

categoryId=179

http

wwwdougblackstockcomkingston-ontario

restaurantsphp

http

kingstonontario-restaurantscom

httpwwwfoodincca

OntarioKingston

We havenlsquot tried

them all but we definitely have some

favourites and this section will provide you with some of our

tips

RESTAURANTS

Date Restaurants

Grizzly Grill Fire places and candles make for a romantic evening

Appetizers pizzas pastas seafood prime rib sandwiches

soups and salads - your date is sure to find something here Amazing food at reasonable prices

Turns into a bar at night (grab a drink and play a round of pool)

395 Princess Street 613-544-7566

Megalos Everything from burgers to crab

ravioli Appetizers salads pastas pizzas

platters and great desserts Quiet romantic atmosphere 226 Princess Street

613-531-9788

Chez Piggy One of Kingstonlsquos classier restaurants

Shrimp oysters calamari fish pork chop sea scallops lamb

steak A bit pricey but provides a great experience great food and great

service Turns into a classy bar later on

68 Princess Street

613-549-7673

Steakhouses

The Keg Kingstonlsquos best steakhouse

Starters and soups salads sirloins New Yorklsquos and traditional

steaks prime rib seafood chicken and ribs and classis Keg dinners

300 King Street East

613-549-1333

French Bistro Cuisine

Le Chien Noir A taste of French cuisine

Poutine fried calamari lamb fish mussels and more Classy and pricey

69 Brock Street 613-549-5635

Thai and Pan-Asian Cuisine

Mango Appetizers soups and salads

curries stir-fries seafood rice noodles Vietnamese foods

161 Princess Street

613-549-3815

Mekong

Traditional Thai food right in the

heart of the hub

394 Princess Street

613-549ndash 5902

DATE RESTAURANTS

Steakhouses

Bistros Thai cuisine

Impress your date with a fancy night out

RESTAURANTS

Pub Food

The Brass Serves breakfast brunch dinner and late night eats

Salads nachos quesadillas wings ribs sandwiches burgers wraps

and clubs 403 Princess Street 613-544-8334

Fanatics

Appetizers soups and salads pizza burgers sandwiches wraps meatloaf steak salmon

pasta and more Great sports lounge great food

371 Princess Street 613-542-3267

Lonestar Texas Grill

Starters salads steaks ribs chicken fajitas burgers

sandwicheshellip Free nachos and salsa to start off your meal

251 Ontario Street 613-548-8888

Kingston Brew Pub

Your usual pub food with over 20

different types of beer on tap

most of which are brewed on site

34 Clarence Street

613 - 542-4978

Fast Food

McDonaldrsquos

285 Princess Street 613-549-3999

Burger King 500 Princess Street

613-531-5137

Pizza Pizza 414 Princess Street 613-542-1111

Dominos Pizza

493 Princess Street 613-548-3730

Subway

356 Princess Street

613-541-3071

Pita Grill

371 Princess Street

613 ndash542-9195

PUB FOOD FAST FOOD

No need to spend big bucks for a full tummyhellip

the following options offer cheap and tasty food

Urban Outfitters Popular clothing styles in Canada for good prices

Location 204 Princess St

Urban Trade Similar to Urban Outfitters but includes more mainstream

options Location 201 Princess St

Blueprint Contains many different popular

brands Location 246 Princess St

Lululemon Athletica

Very popular clothing store in Canada Makes very comfortable and

functional clothes Location 270 Princess St

American Apparel

Comfortable shirts and accessories Very popular within

Queenlsquos Location 274 Princess St

Roots Canada The conventional Canadian

clothing store Get your Vancouver 2010 clothing

here Location 229 Princess St

Steilman Outlet Elegant womenlsquos fashion

Location 206 Princess St Doverrsquos Mens Wear

Elegant suits Popular brands such as Ed Hardy

and Lacoste Location 155 Princess St

Sir Gawain Fashion Clothes

High fashion clothing for men and women

Location 34 Princess St

CLOTHING STORES CLOSE TO CAMPUS

Princess St Shops

Kingston offers a wide variety of popular clothing stores all

conveniently located in the downtown core on Princess Street Start at the Hub and walk along Princess to the waterfront and along the way you will be able to find a large selection of stores that will meet

any of your needs

GROCERY STORES

IN KINGSTON

Standard

Metro Located close to the ghetto Open 24 hours for your needs

Location 310 Barrie Street

Loblawrsquos Greatest selection of food in Kingston Also sells kitchen

products and clothing Location 1060 Princess Street

Food Basics Cheaper food but limited selection

Contains all the standard food options

Location 33 Barrack Street Johnrsquos Meat Market

Kingstonlsquos best butcher Well priced meats and fish

Location 507 Princess Street

Specialty Stores

Bulk Barn Large quantities of common snack foods

Low cost and large selection Location 824 Norwest Road

Convenience Stores Campus One Stop

Located besides Goodes Great selection for a convenience store but expensive price

Location At the corner of Earl Street and Alfred Street

Bedorersquos Food Market Close to Goodes Hall

Very nice owners Location 395 Earl Street

Freddiersquos Grocery In middle of the Ghetto for easy

access Occasional stock outs

Location 219 University Ave

TRAVELLING TIPS

While you are on exchange at Queenlsquos you should take the opportunity to explore other areas and cities around Kingston This section will provide some tips on how to enjoy yourself outside of Kingston

The World is a book and those who do not

travel read only a page ~St Augustine

SMARTER TRVELS

Information vs Interests

TRAVELLING INFORMATION

Kingston is located conveniently between major cities such as Montreacuteal

and Toronto and there are several places you should visit while you are

on exchange at Queenlsquos Travelling to other cities from Kingston is

something incoming exchange students often want to do and the

travelling alternatives are different depending on where you would like

to go Generally bus is the cheapest alternative if you are travelling by

yourself with just a few other friends or if you are under 25 Since car

rental services often have a underage fee of $35 per day and driver if

you are under 25 years old renting a car is only a cheap alternative if

you can gather some people to share the rent Travelling by train is

more comfortable than taking the bus but it is usually more expensive

and the train station in Kingston is located far from campus and the

downtown area which requires a taxi to get in to town

This section will provide you with useful tips when you are travelling to

Kingston for the first time or when you are planning on making a trip to

another city

Ps Do not forget to check out the ETC (Exchange Transfer Committee)

trips and events These events are usually very fun and offers a great

opportunity getting to know other students Check out

httpcomsocqueensucaetcHomehtml for more information

SMARTER TRAVELS

Convenience vs

Cost

GETTING AROUND IN KINGSTON

Kingston offers many different shopping opportunities and such but

getting to these can sometimes be a problem since the big shopping malls are located far from downtown as well as the campus area This section will therefore provide tips on how to best

find your way in Kingston

Getting around in Kingston by taxi Taxi services in Kingston are relatively cheap Taxis are a good alter-

native if you are in a hurry and taxis are often available on campus between the JDUC building and Stauffer library by the

intersection between University Ave and Union St (see campus map) If you are not on campus there are several taxi

companies which you can call and here are some suggestions Ameylsquos taxi +16135461111

Kingston amp Amherst taxi +16135423333 Ameylsquos Greenwood taxi +16136346644

Getting around in Kingston by bus

Riding the bus is free for all Queenlsquos university students if you show

your student card and taking the bus is an alternative which should be

used if there is a possibility The bus schedule is not the best and get-

ting to certain locations in Kingston can sometimes be hard

rdquoYoursquore a funny guymdash but looks arenrsquot everything

- Taxi Driver (1976)

SMARTER TRAVELS Interests vs Information

TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS

There are several cities that are recommended to be visited while you are on exchange at Queenlsquos This section will present the most popular

locations and how you get there most easily You can go either by car bus train or air and the websites are

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

There are many different car rental services in Kingston Here are some recommended

By bus httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations

Provides cheap bus tickets from the campus to Montreacuteal Ottawa and

Toronto This alternative is only available to Queenlsquos student and tickets are available through the Destinations office in the JDUC

building on the second floor (see campus map) wwwcoachcanadaca

Offers bus tickets to many different locations in New York Ontario and

Queacutebec By train

wwwviarailca

Viarail provides train tickets to many different locations in Canada By air

wwwaircanadaca

The majority of flights in Canada is operated by Air Canada but

sometimes there are other cheaper alternatives

Check httpwwwcheapflightsca for more alternatives

A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are

after it as when you are in it

EXPLORING THE REGION

Algonquin Provincial Park

ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL

PARK

httpwwwalgonquinparkonca

Algonquin Parks many trails offer something for everyone Whether

youre up for a vigorous bicycle ride through beautiful forest a

two-day hike into the Interior or a leisurely walk to a stunning

lookout you can find a trail that will explore the many facets of

Algonquins beauty The Algonquin Provincial Park is a big natural reserve which offers

activities for everyone Here you can go canoeing camping fishing walking on beautiful trails skiing dog sledding mountain biking

horseback riding and much more It is a beautiful place to go if you would like to experience the Canadian nature and wildlife

How to get there

The easiest way to get to Algonquin Provincial Park is by car Take

the 401 highway from Kingston and exit on highway 41 after about

20km Continue on highway 41 for 200km and then exit west on

highway 60 Follow highway 60 until you get to Algonquin

Take a bite out of The big apple

NEW YORK CITY

httpwwwnewyorkcom

New York is a city everyone should visit while on exchange at Queenlsquos The big apple offers a wide variety of activities and places to see such

as the empire state building central park ground zero and statue of liberty It is also a perfect place to go shopping since it generally is cheaper in the US than in Canada and the city offers many good

places for shopping

How to get there By car

Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and then exit south on the 81 Drive for about 400km and then drive west on the 380 for about 50km

Continue west on to highway 80 for about 100km until you get to New York

By bus Taking the bus from Kingston to New York usually takes about 13 or 14

hours The bus first goes to Toronto and Buffalo and then heads for New York Taking the bus is not a good alternative if you are in a

hurry but it is recommended if you want to travel cheaply and do not have anyone to rent a car with

By air

Going by air to New York is a good alternative It is recommended to

take the bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport from Kingston

and fly to New York from there Since domestic flights in the US are

usually cheaper an alternative is to take the bus to Buffalo and fly

from there

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA New York City

BOSTON

httpwwwcityofbostongovvisitors

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA It has about 600 000 inhabitants and is the home of many great universities such as Harvard

University and MIT It is a fun city to visit and it is strongly recommended to attend a hockey game (Boston Bruins) or a baseball

game (Boston Red Sox) How to get there

There are different way of getting to Boston from Kingston

By car

Renting a car and driving to Boston is a popular alternative and it is often relatively cheap if you are a couple of people sharing the rent If you decide to drive to Boston take the 401 east from Kingston and exit

south on highway 81 after about 40km Drive south on the 81 for about 170km and then drive east on highway 90 towards Boston That

distance is about 500km By air

Going by air to Boston is more expensive than renting a car If you

decide to go by air the plane will always stop in Toronto or Montreacuteal

first and it is therefore recommended to go to either Toronto or

Montreacuteal by bus and then go to Boston by air

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA Boston

MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

Page 34: Exchange E-Magazine Winter 2010

RESTAURANTS Tired of eating Mac and Cheese every night

Try one of the following delicious

Japanese Food

Asha

Great food and service Karaoke rooms $30hour (group of 5 or less)

$50hour (group of 10 or less) 177 Princess Street

613-531-7919

Take Sushi

Great Japanese restaurant

120 Princess Street

613-544-1376

Chinese Food

Silver Wok Takeout Available

Great food clean good service 373 King Street E 613-544-6634

VIP Another popular Chinese

Restaurant on Princess Street

528 Princess Street

613-530-2828

Italian Cuisine

Ginorsquos Pizza and Spaghetti Free delivery on orders over $15

Pizza pasta finger foods and sal-ads Open late (until 2am on weekdays

3am FridaySaturday and 1am on Sundays)

557 Princess Street 613-542-4444

Tatarsquos Pizza Take out and delivery available

Casual dress and atmosphere Bar area (pool darts and a big

screen TV)

569 Princess Street

613-549-4272

Frankie Pestorsquos

Rustic Italian dishes inspired by

traditional family recipes Menu

changes often and portions are

huge

176 Ontario Street

613-542-1071

Woodenheads

Probably the best pizza youlsquoll find

in Kingston Donlsquot expect your tra-

ditional pepperoni and mozzarella

though

192 Ontario Street

613ndash 549ndash 1812

lsquo

JAPANESE CHINESE INDIAN ITALIAN

Indian Cuisine

Darbas Great service great food

One of Kingstonlsquos best Indian Restaurants Large portions and

friendly staff

479 Princess Street

613-548-7053

RESTAURANTS

Breakfast Stooleyrsquos Cafe

Take Out Available Right on the corner of Johnson and Division

Everything from omelettes to pasta Great for some greasy eats after a messy night

118 Division Street

613-547-4044 11am-2am httpwwwthemenusiteca

restphprID=30

The Brass A great breakfast for a great price

(also serves dinner) Breakfast Served Monday to

Friday from 11am-3pm Brunch Served Saturdays and

Sundays 10am-3pm 403 Princess Street

613-544-8334

httpwwwthebrasspubcommenuphp

Windmills Cafe Eggs oatmeal crepes pancakes

bagels perogies and more Kingstonlsquos best Saturday and

Sunday brunch 184 Princess Street

613-544-3948

httpwwwwebwoodscom

windmillsmenucfmaction=viewmenudetailsampModule=

Restaurant

Pan Chancho Bakery amp Cafeacute

Go for brunch at one of Kingstonlsquos

finest cafeacutes Opens daily at 7am

44 Princess Street

613-544-7790

httpwwwpanchanchocom

BREAKFAST

There are many good

restaurants serving a

variety of cuisines in

many different

atmospheres The fol-

lowing sites are useful

for finding restaurants

in the Kingston area

httpwwwwhatsonkingsto

ncomentertain

restanthtml

httpwwwkingstonkioskcomdirectoryphp

categoryId=179

http

wwwdougblackstockcomkingston-ontario

restaurantsphp

http

kingstonontario-restaurantscom

httpwwwfoodincca

OntarioKingston

We havenlsquot tried

them all but we definitely have some

favourites and this section will provide you with some of our

tips

RESTAURANTS

Date Restaurants

Grizzly Grill Fire places and candles make for a romantic evening

Appetizers pizzas pastas seafood prime rib sandwiches

soups and salads - your date is sure to find something here Amazing food at reasonable prices

Turns into a bar at night (grab a drink and play a round of pool)

395 Princess Street 613-544-7566

Megalos Everything from burgers to crab

ravioli Appetizers salads pastas pizzas

platters and great desserts Quiet romantic atmosphere 226 Princess Street

613-531-9788

Chez Piggy One of Kingstonlsquos classier restaurants

Shrimp oysters calamari fish pork chop sea scallops lamb

steak A bit pricey but provides a great experience great food and great

service Turns into a classy bar later on

68 Princess Street

613-549-7673

Steakhouses

The Keg Kingstonlsquos best steakhouse

Starters and soups salads sirloins New Yorklsquos and traditional

steaks prime rib seafood chicken and ribs and classis Keg dinners

300 King Street East

613-549-1333

French Bistro Cuisine

Le Chien Noir A taste of French cuisine

Poutine fried calamari lamb fish mussels and more Classy and pricey

69 Brock Street 613-549-5635

Thai and Pan-Asian Cuisine

Mango Appetizers soups and salads

curries stir-fries seafood rice noodles Vietnamese foods

161 Princess Street

613-549-3815

Mekong

Traditional Thai food right in the

heart of the hub

394 Princess Street

613-549ndash 5902

DATE RESTAURANTS

Steakhouses

Bistros Thai cuisine

Impress your date with a fancy night out

RESTAURANTS

Pub Food

The Brass Serves breakfast brunch dinner and late night eats

Salads nachos quesadillas wings ribs sandwiches burgers wraps

and clubs 403 Princess Street 613-544-8334

Fanatics

Appetizers soups and salads pizza burgers sandwiches wraps meatloaf steak salmon

pasta and more Great sports lounge great food

371 Princess Street 613-542-3267

Lonestar Texas Grill

Starters salads steaks ribs chicken fajitas burgers

sandwicheshellip Free nachos and salsa to start off your meal

251 Ontario Street 613-548-8888

Kingston Brew Pub

Your usual pub food with over 20

different types of beer on tap

most of which are brewed on site

34 Clarence Street

613 - 542-4978

Fast Food

McDonaldrsquos

285 Princess Street 613-549-3999

Burger King 500 Princess Street

613-531-5137

Pizza Pizza 414 Princess Street 613-542-1111

Dominos Pizza

493 Princess Street 613-548-3730

Subway

356 Princess Street

613-541-3071

Pita Grill

371 Princess Street

613 ndash542-9195

PUB FOOD FAST FOOD

No need to spend big bucks for a full tummyhellip

the following options offer cheap and tasty food

Urban Outfitters Popular clothing styles in Canada for good prices

Location 204 Princess St

Urban Trade Similar to Urban Outfitters but includes more mainstream

options Location 201 Princess St

Blueprint Contains many different popular

brands Location 246 Princess St

Lululemon Athletica

Very popular clothing store in Canada Makes very comfortable and

functional clothes Location 270 Princess St

American Apparel

Comfortable shirts and accessories Very popular within

Queenlsquos Location 274 Princess St

Roots Canada The conventional Canadian

clothing store Get your Vancouver 2010 clothing

here Location 229 Princess St

Steilman Outlet Elegant womenlsquos fashion

Location 206 Princess St Doverrsquos Mens Wear

Elegant suits Popular brands such as Ed Hardy

and Lacoste Location 155 Princess St

Sir Gawain Fashion Clothes

High fashion clothing for men and women

Location 34 Princess St

CLOTHING STORES CLOSE TO CAMPUS

Princess St Shops

Kingston offers a wide variety of popular clothing stores all

conveniently located in the downtown core on Princess Street Start at the Hub and walk along Princess to the waterfront and along the way you will be able to find a large selection of stores that will meet

any of your needs

GROCERY STORES

IN KINGSTON

Standard

Metro Located close to the ghetto Open 24 hours for your needs

Location 310 Barrie Street

Loblawrsquos Greatest selection of food in Kingston Also sells kitchen

products and clothing Location 1060 Princess Street

Food Basics Cheaper food but limited selection

Contains all the standard food options

Location 33 Barrack Street Johnrsquos Meat Market

Kingstonlsquos best butcher Well priced meats and fish

Location 507 Princess Street

Specialty Stores

Bulk Barn Large quantities of common snack foods

Low cost and large selection Location 824 Norwest Road

Convenience Stores Campus One Stop

Located besides Goodes Great selection for a convenience store but expensive price

Location At the corner of Earl Street and Alfred Street

Bedorersquos Food Market Close to Goodes Hall

Very nice owners Location 395 Earl Street

Freddiersquos Grocery In middle of the Ghetto for easy

access Occasional stock outs

Location 219 University Ave

TRAVELLING TIPS

While you are on exchange at Queenlsquos you should take the opportunity to explore other areas and cities around Kingston This section will provide some tips on how to enjoy yourself outside of Kingston

The World is a book and those who do not

travel read only a page ~St Augustine

SMARTER TRVELS

Information vs Interests

TRAVELLING INFORMATION

Kingston is located conveniently between major cities such as Montreacuteal

and Toronto and there are several places you should visit while you are

on exchange at Queenlsquos Travelling to other cities from Kingston is

something incoming exchange students often want to do and the

travelling alternatives are different depending on where you would like

to go Generally bus is the cheapest alternative if you are travelling by

yourself with just a few other friends or if you are under 25 Since car

rental services often have a underage fee of $35 per day and driver if

you are under 25 years old renting a car is only a cheap alternative if

you can gather some people to share the rent Travelling by train is

more comfortable than taking the bus but it is usually more expensive

and the train station in Kingston is located far from campus and the

downtown area which requires a taxi to get in to town

This section will provide you with useful tips when you are travelling to

Kingston for the first time or when you are planning on making a trip to

another city

Ps Do not forget to check out the ETC (Exchange Transfer Committee)

trips and events These events are usually very fun and offers a great

opportunity getting to know other students Check out

httpcomsocqueensucaetcHomehtml for more information

SMARTER TRAVELS

Convenience vs

Cost

GETTING AROUND IN KINGSTON

Kingston offers many different shopping opportunities and such but

getting to these can sometimes be a problem since the big shopping malls are located far from downtown as well as the campus area This section will therefore provide tips on how to best

find your way in Kingston

Getting around in Kingston by taxi Taxi services in Kingston are relatively cheap Taxis are a good alter-

native if you are in a hurry and taxis are often available on campus between the JDUC building and Stauffer library by the

intersection between University Ave and Union St (see campus map) If you are not on campus there are several taxi

companies which you can call and here are some suggestions Ameylsquos taxi +16135461111

Kingston amp Amherst taxi +16135423333 Ameylsquos Greenwood taxi +16136346644

Getting around in Kingston by bus

Riding the bus is free for all Queenlsquos university students if you show

your student card and taking the bus is an alternative which should be

used if there is a possibility The bus schedule is not the best and get-

ting to certain locations in Kingston can sometimes be hard

rdquoYoursquore a funny guymdash but looks arenrsquot everything

- Taxi Driver (1976)

SMARTER TRAVELS Interests vs Information

TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS

There are several cities that are recommended to be visited while you are on exchange at Queenlsquos This section will present the most popular

locations and how you get there most easily You can go either by car bus train or air and the websites are

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

There are many different car rental services in Kingston Here are some recommended

By bus httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations

Provides cheap bus tickets from the campus to Montreacuteal Ottawa and

Toronto This alternative is only available to Queenlsquos student and tickets are available through the Destinations office in the JDUC

building on the second floor (see campus map) wwwcoachcanadaca

Offers bus tickets to many different locations in New York Ontario and

Queacutebec By train

wwwviarailca

Viarail provides train tickets to many different locations in Canada By air

wwwaircanadaca

The majority of flights in Canada is operated by Air Canada but

sometimes there are other cheaper alternatives

Check httpwwwcheapflightsca for more alternatives

A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are

after it as when you are in it

EXPLORING THE REGION

Algonquin Provincial Park

ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL

PARK

httpwwwalgonquinparkonca

Algonquin Parks many trails offer something for everyone Whether

youre up for a vigorous bicycle ride through beautiful forest a

two-day hike into the Interior or a leisurely walk to a stunning

lookout you can find a trail that will explore the many facets of

Algonquins beauty The Algonquin Provincial Park is a big natural reserve which offers

activities for everyone Here you can go canoeing camping fishing walking on beautiful trails skiing dog sledding mountain biking

horseback riding and much more It is a beautiful place to go if you would like to experience the Canadian nature and wildlife

How to get there

The easiest way to get to Algonquin Provincial Park is by car Take

the 401 highway from Kingston and exit on highway 41 after about

20km Continue on highway 41 for 200km and then exit west on

highway 60 Follow highway 60 until you get to Algonquin

Take a bite out of The big apple

NEW YORK CITY

httpwwwnewyorkcom

New York is a city everyone should visit while on exchange at Queenlsquos The big apple offers a wide variety of activities and places to see such

as the empire state building central park ground zero and statue of liberty It is also a perfect place to go shopping since it generally is cheaper in the US than in Canada and the city offers many good

places for shopping

How to get there By car

Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and then exit south on the 81 Drive for about 400km and then drive west on the 380 for about 50km

Continue west on to highway 80 for about 100km until you get to New York

By bus Taking the bus from Kingston to New York usually takes about 13 or 14

hours The bus first goes to Toronto and Buffalo and then heads for New York Taking the bus is not a good alternative if you are in a

hurry but it is recommended if you want to travel cheaply and do not have anyone to rent a car with

By air

Going by air to New York is a good alternative It is recommended to

take the bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport from Kingston

and fly to New York from there Since domestic flights in the US are

usually cheaper an alternative is to take the bus to Buffalo and fly

from there

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA New York City

BOSTON

httpwwwcityofbostongovvisitors

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA It has about 600 000 inhabitants and is the home of many great universities such as Harvard

University and MIT It is a fun city to visit and it is strongly recommended to attend a hockey game (Boston Bruins) or a baseball

game (Boston Red Sox) How to get there

There are different way of getting to Boston from Kingston

By car

Renting a car and driving to Boston is a popular alternative and it is often relatively cheap if you are a couple of people sharing the rent If you decide to drive to Boston take the 401 east from Kingston and exit

south on highway 81 after about 40km Drive south on the 81 for about 170km and then drive east on highway 90 towards Boston That

distance is about 500km By air

Going by air to Boston is more expensive than renting a car If you

decide to go by air the plane will always stop in Toronto or Montreacuteal

first and it is therefore recommended to go to either Toronto or

Montreacuteal by bus and then go to Boston by air

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA Boston

MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

Page 35: Exchange E-Magazine Winter 2010

RESTAURANTS

Breakfast Stooleyrsquos Cafe

Take Out Available Right on the corner of Johnson and Division

Everything from omelettes to pasta Great for some greasy eats after a messy night

118 Division Street

613-547-4044 11am-2am httpwwwthemenusiteca

restphprID=30

The Brass A great breakfast for a great price

(also serves dinner) Breakfast Served Monday to

Friday from 11am-3pm Brunch Served Saturdays and

Sundays 10am-3pm 403 Princess Street

613-544-8334

httpwwwthebrasspubcommenuphp

Windmills Cafe Eggs oatmeal crepes pancakes

bagels perogies and more Kingstonlsquos best Saturday and

Sunday brunch 184 Princess Street

613-544-3948

httpwwwwebwoodscom

windmillsmenucfmaction=viewmenudetailsampModule=

Restaurant

Pan Chancho Bakery amp Cafeacute

Go for brunch at one of Kingstonlsquos

finest cafeacutes Opens daily at 7am

44 Princess Street

613-544-7790

httpwwwpanchanchocom

BREAKFAST

There are many good

restaurants serving a

variety of cuisines in

many different

atmospheres The fol-

lowing sites are useful

for finding restaurants

in the Kingston area

httpwwwwhatsonkingsto

ncomentertain

restanthtml

httpwwwkingstonkioskcomdirectoryphp

categoryId=179

http

wwwdougblackstockcomkingston-ontario

restaurantsphp

http

kingstonontario-restaurantscom

httpwwwfoodincca

OntarioKingston

We havenlsquot tried

them all but we definitely have some

favourites and this section will provide you with some of our

tips

RESTAURANTS

Date Restaurants

Grizzly Grill Fire places and candles make for a romantic evening

Appetizers pizzas pastas seafood prime rib sandwiches

soups and salads - your date is sure to find something here Amazing food at reasonable prices

Turns into a bar at night (grab a drink and play a round of pool)

395 Princess Street 613-544-7566

Megalos Everything from burgers to crab

ravioli Appetizers salads pastas pizzas

platters and great desserts Quiet romantic atmosphere 226 Princess Street

613-531-9788

Chez Piggy One of Kingstonlsquos classier restaurants

Shrimp oysters calamari fish pork chop sea scallops lamb

steak A bit pricey but provides a great experience great food and great

service Turns into a classy bar later on

68 Princess Street

613-549-7673

Steakhouses

The Keg Kingstonlsquos best steakhouse

Starters and soups salads sirloins New Yorklsquos and traditional

steaks prime rib seafood chicken and ribs and classis Keg dinners

300 King Street East

613-549-1333

French Bistro Cuisine

Le Chien Noir A taste of French cuisine

Poutine fried calamari lamb fish mussels and more Classy and pricey

69 Brock Street 613-549-5635

Thai and Pan-Asian Cuisine

Mango Appetizers soups and salads

curries stir-fries seafood rice noodles Vietnamese foods

161 Princess Street

613-549-3815

Mekong

Traditional Thai food right in the

heart of the hub

394 Princess Street

613-549ndash 5902

DATE RESTAURANTS

Steakhouses

Bistros Thai cuisine

Impress your date with a fancy night out

RESTAURANTS

Pub Food

The Brass Serves breakfast brunch dinner and late night eats

Salads nachos quesadillas wings ribs sandwiches burgers wraps

and clubs 403 Princess Street 613-544-8334

Fanatics

Appetizers soups and salads pizza burgers sandwiches wraps meatloaf steak salmon

pasta and more Great sports lounge great food

371 Princess Street 613-542-3267

Lonestar Texas Grill

Starters salads steaks ribs chicken fajitas burgers

sandwicheshellip Free nachos and salsa to start off your meal

251 Ontario Street 613-548-8888

Kingston Brew Pub

Your usual pub food with over 20

different types of beer on tap

most of which are brewed on site

34 Clarence Street

613 - 542-4978

Fast Food

McDonaldrsquos

285 Princess Street 613-549-3999

Burger King 500 Princess Street

613-531-5137

Pizza Pizza 414 Princess Street 613-542-1111

Dominos Pizza

493 Princess Street 613-548-3730

Subway

356 Princess Street

613-541-3071

Pita Grill

371 Princess Street

613 ndash542-9195

PUB FOOD FAST FOOD

No need to spend big bucks for a full tummyhellip

the following options offer cheap and tasty food

Urban Outfitters Popular clothing styles in Canada for good prices

Location 204 Princess St

Urban Trade Similar to Urban Outfitters but includes more mainstream

options Location 201 Princess St

Blueprint Contains many different popular

brands Location 246 Princess St

Lululemon Athletica

Very popular clothing store in Canada Makes very comfortable and

functional clothes Location 270 Princess St

American Apparel

Comfortable shirts and accessories Very popular within

Queenlsquos Location 274 Princess St

Roots Canada The conventional Canadian

clothing store Get your Vancouver 2010 clothing

here Location 229 Princess St

Steilman Outlet Elegant womenlsquos fashion

Location 206 Princess St Doverrsquos Mens Wear

Elegant suits Popular brands such as Ed Hardy

and Lacoste Location 155 Princess St

Sir Gawain Fashion Clothes

High fashion clothing for men and women

Location 34 Princess St

CLOTHING STORES CLOSE TO CAMPUS

Princess St Shops

Kingston offers a wide variety of popular clothing stores all

conveniently located in the downtown core on Princess Street Start at the Hub and walk along Princess to the waterfront and along the way you will be able to find a large selection of stores that will meet

any of your needs

GROCERY STORES

IN KINGSTON

Standard

Metro Located close to the ghetto Open 24 hours for your needs

Location 310 Barrie Street

Loblawrsquos Greatest selection of food in Kingston Also sells kitchen

products and clothing Location 1060 Princess Street

Food Basics Cheaper food but limited selection

Contains all the standard food options

Location 33 Barrack Street Johnrsquos Meat Market

Kingstonlsquos best butcher Well priced meats and fish

Location 507 Princess Street

Specialty Stores

Bulk Barn Large quantities of common snack foods

Low cost and large selection Location 824 Norwest Road

Convenience Stores Campus One Stop

Located besides Goodes Great selection for a convenience store but expensive price

Location At the corner of Earl Street and Alfred Street

Bedorersquos Food Market Close to Goodes Hall

Very nice owners Location 395 Earl Street

Freddiersquos Grocery In middle of the Ghetto for easy

access Occasional stock outs

Location 219 University Ave

TRAVELLING TIPS

While you are on exchange at Queenlsquos you should take the opportunity to explore other areas and cities around Kingston This section will provide some tips on how to enjoy yourself outside of Kingston

The World is a book and those who do not

travel read only a page ~St Augustine

SMARTER TRVELS

Information vs Interests

TRAVELLING INFORMATION

Kingston is located conveniently between major cities such as Montreacuteal

and Toronto and there are several places you should visit while you are

on exchange at Queenlsquos Travelling to other cities from Kingston is

something incoming exchange students often want to do and the

travelling alternatives are different depending on where you would like

to go Generally bus is the cheapest alternative if you are travelling by

yourself with just a few other friends or if you are under 25 Since car

rental services often have a underage fee of $35 per day and driver if

you are under 25 years old renting a car is only a cheap alternative if

you can gather some people to share the rent Travelling by train is

more comfortable than taking the bus but it is usually more expensive

and the train station in Kingston is located far from campus and the

downtown area which requires a taxi to get in to town

This section will provide you with useful tips when you are travelling to

Kingston for the first time or when you are planning on making a trip to

another city

Ps Do not forget to check out the ETC (Exchange Transfer Committee)

trips and events These events are usually very fun and offers a great

opportunity getting to know other students Check out

httpcomsocqueensucaetcHomehtml for more information

SMARTER TRAVELS

Convenience vs

Cost

GETTING AROUND IN KINGSTON

Kingston offers many different shopping opportunities and such but

getting to these can sometimes be a problem since the big shopping malls are located far from downtown as well as the campus area This section will therefore provide tips on how to best

find your way in Kingston

Getting around in Kingston by taxi Taxi services in Kingston are relatively cheap Taxis are a good alter-

native if you are in a hurry and taxis are often available on campus between the JDUC building and Stauffer library by the

intersection between University Ave and Union St (see campus map) If you are not on campus there are several taxi

companies which you can call and here are some suggestions Ameylsquos taxi +16135461111

Kingston amp Amherst taxi +16135423333 Ameylsquos Greenwood taxi +16136346644

Getting around in Kingston by bus

Riding the bus is free for all Queenlsquos university students if you show

your student card and taking the bus is an alternative which should be

used if there is a possibility The bus schedule is not the best and get-

ting to certain locations in Kingston can sometimes be hard

rdquoYoursquore a funny guymdash but looks arenrsquot everything

- Taxi Driver (1976)

SMARTER TRAVELS Interests vs Information

TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS

There are several cities that are recommended to be visited while you are on exchange at Queenlsquos This section will present the most popular

locations and how you get there most easily You can go either by car bus train or air and the websites are

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

There are many different car rental services in Kingston Here are some recommended

By bus httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations

Provides cheap bus tickets from the campus to Montreacuteal Ottawa and

Toronto This alternative is only available to Queenlsquos student and tickets are available through the Destinations office in the JDUC

building on the second floor (see campus map) wwwcoachcanadaca

Offers bus tickets to many different locations in New York Ontario and

Queacutebec By train

wwwviarailca

Viarail provides train tickets to many different locations in Canada By air

wwwaircanadaca

The majority of flights in Canada is operated by Air Canada but

sometimes there are other cheaper alternatives

Check httpwwwcheapflightsca for more alternatives

A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are

after it as when you are in it

EXPLORING THE REGION

Algonquin Provincial Park

ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL

PARK

httpwwwalgonquinparkonca

Algonquin Parks many trails offer something for everyone Whether

youre up for a vigorous bicycle ride through beautiful forest a

two-day hike into the Interior or a leisurely walk to a stunning

lookout you can find a trail that will explore the many facets of

Algonquins beauty The Algonquin Provincial Park is a big natural reserve which offers

activities for everyone Here you can go canoeing camping fishing walking on beautiful trails skiing dog sledding mountain biking

horseback riding and much more It is a beautiful place to go if you would like to experience the Canadian nature and wildlife

How to get there

The easiest way to get to Algonquin Provincial Park is by car Take

the 401 highway from Kingston and exit on highway 41 after about

20km Continue on highway 41 for 200km and then exit west on

highway 60 Follow highway 60 until you get to Algonquin

Take a bite out of The big apple

NEW YORK CITY

httpwwwnewyorkcom

New York is a city everyone should visit while on exchange at Queenlsquos The big apple offers a wide variety of activities and places to see such

as the empire state building central park ground zero and statue of liberty It is also a perfect place to go shopping since it generally is cheaper in the US than in Canada and the city offers many good

places for shopping

How to get there By car

Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and then exit south on the 81 Drive for about 400km and then drive west on the 380 for about 50km

Continue west on to highway 80 for about 100km until you get to New York

By bus Taking the bus from Kingston to New York usually takes about 13 or 14

hours The bus first goes to Toronto and Buffalo and then heads for New York Taking the bus is not a good alternative if you are in a

hurry but it is recommended if you want to travel cheaply and do not have anyone to rent a car with

By air

Going by air to New York is a good alternative It is recommended to

take the bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport from Kingston

and fly to New York from there Since domestic flights in the US are

usually cheaper an alternative is to take the bus to Buffalo and fly

from there

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA New York City

BOSTON

httpwwwcityofbostongovvisitors

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA It has about 600 000 inhabitants and is the home of many great universities such as Harvard

University and MIT It is a fun city to visit and it is strongly recommended to attend a hockey game (Boston Bruins) or a baseball

game (Boston Red Sox) How to get there

There are different way of getting to Boston from Kingston

By car

Renting a car and driving to Boston is a popular alternative and it is often relatively cheap if you are a couple of people sharing the rent If you decide to drive to Boston take the 401 east from Kingston and exit

south on highway 81 after about 40km Drive south on the 81 for about 170km and then drive east on highway 90 towards Boston That

distance is about 500km By air

Going by air to Boston is more expensive than renting a car If you

decide to go by air the plane will always stop in Toronto or Montreacuteal

first and it is therefore recommended to go to either Toronto or

Montreacuteal by bus and then go to Boston by air

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA Boston

MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

Page 36: Exchange E-Magazine Winter 2010

RESTAURANTS

Date Restaurants

Grizzly Grill Fire places and candles make for a romantic evening

Appetizers pizzas pastas seafood prime rib sandwiches

soups and salads - your date is sure to find something here Amazing food at reasonable prices

Turns into a bar at night (grab a drink and play a round of pool)

395 Princess Street 613-544-7566

Megalos Everything from burgers to crab

ravioli Appetizers salads pastas pizzas

platters and great desserts Quiet romantic atmosphere 226 Princess Street

613-531-9788

Chez Piggy One of Kingstonlsquos classier restaurants

Shrimp oysters calamari fish pork chop sea scallops lamb

steak A bit pricey but provides a great experience great food and great

service Turns into a classy bar later on

68 Princess Street

613-549-7673

Steakhouses

The Keg Kingstonlsquos best steakhouse

Starters and soups salads sirloins New Yorklsquos and traditional

steaks prime rib seafood chicken and ribs and classis Keg dinners

300 King Street East

613-549-1333

French Bistro Cuisine

Le Chien Noir A taste of French cuisine

Poutine fried calamari lamb fish mussels and more Classy and pricey

69 Brock Street 613-549-5635

Thai and Pan-Asian Cuisine

Mango Appetizers soups and salads

curries stir-fries seafood rice noodles Vietnamese foods

161 Princess Street

613-549-3815

Mekong

Traditional Thai food right in the

heart of the hub

394 Princess Street

613-549ndash 5902

DATE RESTAURANTS

Steakhouses

Bistros Thai cuisine

Impress your date with a fancy night out

RESTAURANTS

Pub Food

The Brass Serves breakfast brunch dinner and late night eats

Salads nachos quesadillas wings ribs sandwiches burgers wraps

and clubs 403 Princess Street 613-544-8334

Fanatics

Appetizers soups and salads pizza burgers sandwiches wraps meatloaf steak salmon

pasta and more Great sports lounge great food

371 Princess Street 613-542-3267

Lonestar Texas Grill

Starters salads steaks ribs chicken fajitas burgers

sandwicheshellip Free nachos and salsa to start off your meal

251 Ontario Street 613-548-8888

Kingston Brew Pub

Your usual pub food with over 20

different types of beer on tap

most of which are brewed on site

34 Clarence Street

613 - 542-4978

Fast Food

McDonaldrsquos

285 Princess Street 613-549-3999

Burger King 500 Princess Street

613-531-5137

Pizza Pizza 414 Princess Street 613-542-1111

Dominos Pizza

493 Princess Street 613-548-3730

Subway

356 Princess Street

613-541-3071

Pita Grill

371 Princess Street

613 ndash542-9195

PUB FOOD FAST FOOD

No need to spend big bucks for a full tummyhellip

the following options offer cheap and tasty food

Urban Outfitters Popular clothing styles in Canada for good prices

Location 204 Princess St

Urban Trade Similar to Urban Outfitters but includes more mainstream

options Location 201 Princess St

Blueprint Contains many different popular

brands Location 246 Princess St

Lululemon Athletica

Very popular clothing store in Canada Makes very comfortable and

functional clothes Location 270 Princess St

American Apparel

Comfortable shirts and accessories Very popular within

Queenlsquos Location 274 Princess St

Roots Canada The conventional Canadian

clothing store Get your Vancouver 2010 clothing

here Location 229 Princess St

Steilman Outlet Elegant womenlsquos fashion

Location 206 Princess St Doverrsquos Mens Wear

Elegant suits Popular brands such as Ed Hardy

and Lacoste Location 155 Princess St

Sir Gawain Fashion Clothes

High fashion clothing for men and women

Location 34 Princess St

CLOTHING STORES CLOSE TO CAMPUS

Princess St Shops

Kingston offers a wide variety of popular clothing stores all

conveniently located in the downtown core on Princess Street Start at the Hub and walk along Princess to the waterfront and along the way you will be able to find a large selection of stores that will meet

any of your needs

GROCERY STORES

IN KINGSTON

Standard

Metro Located close to the ghetto Open 24 hours for your needs

Location 310 Barrie Street

Loblawrsquos Greatest selection of food in Kingston Also sells kitchen

products and clothing Location 1060 Princess Street

Food Basics Cheaper food but limited selection

Contains all the standard food options

Location 33 Barrack Street Johnrsquos Meat Market

Kingstonlsquos best butcher Well priced meats and fish

Location 507 Princess Street

Specialty Stores

Bulk Barn Large quantities of common snack foods

Low cost and large selection Location 824 Norwest Road

Convenience Stores Campus One Stop

Located besides Goodes Great selection for a convenience store but expensive price

Location At the corner of Earl Street and Alfred Street

Bedorersquos Food Market Close to Goodes Hall

Very nice owners Location 395 Earl Street

Freddiersquos Grocery In middle of the Ghetto for easy

access Occasional stock outs

Location 219 University Ave

TRAVELLING TIPS

While you are on exchange at Queenlsquos you should take the opportunity to explore other areas and cities around Kingston This section will provide some tips on how to enjoy yourself outside of Kingston

The World is a book and those who do not

travel read only a page ~St Augustine

SMARTER TRVELS

Information vs Interests

TRAVELLING INFORMATION

Kingston is located conveniently between major cities such as Montreacuteal

and Toronto and there are several places you should visit while you are

on exchange at Queenlsquos Travelling to other cities from Kingston is

something incoming exchange students often want to do and the

travelling alternatives are different depending on where you would like

to go Generally bus is the cheapest alternative if you are travelling by

yourself with just a few other friends or if you are under 25 Since car

rental services often have a underage fee of $35 per day and driver if

you are under 25 years old renting a car is only a cheap alternative if

you can gather some people to share the rent Travelling by train is

more comfortable than taking the bus but it is usually more expensive

and the train station in Kingston is located far from campus and the

downtown area which requires a taxi to get in to town

This section will provide you with useful tips when you are travelling to

Kingston for the first time or when you are planning on making a trip to

another city

Ps Do not forget to check out the ETC (Exchange Transfer Committee)

trips and events These events are usually very fun and offers a great

opportunity getting to know other students Check out

httpcomsocqueensucaetcHomehtml for more information

SMARTER TRAVELS

Convenience vs

Cost

GETTING AROUND IN KINGSTON

Kingston offers many different shopping opportunities and such but

getting to these can sometimes be a problem since the big shopping malls are located far from downtown as well as the campus area This section will therefore provide tips on how to best

find your way in Kingston

Getting around in Kingston by taxi Taxi services in Kingston are relatively cheap Taxis are a good alter-

native if you are in a hurry and taxis are often available on campus between the JDUC building and Stauffer library by the

intersection between University Ave and Union St (see campus map) If you are not on campus there are several taxi

companies which you can call and here are some suggestions Ameylsquos taxi +16135461111

Kingston amp Amherst taxi +16135423333 Ameylsquos Greenwood taxi +16136346644

Getting around in Kingston by bus

Riding the bus is free for all Queenlsquos university students if you show

your student card and taking the bus is an alternative which should be

used if there is a possibility The bus schedule is not the best and get-

ting to certain locations in Kingston can sometimes be hard

rdquoYoursquore a funny guymdash but looks arenrsquot everything

- Taxi Driver (1976)

SMARTER TRAVELS Interests vs Information

TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS

There are several cities that are recommended to be visited while you are on exchange at Queenlsquos This section will present the most popular

locations and how you get there most easily You can go either by car bus train or air and the websites are

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

There are many different car rental services in Kingston Here are some recommended

By bus httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations

Provides cheap bus tickets from the campus to Montreacuteal Ottawa and

Toronto This alternative is only available to Queenlsquos student and tickets are available through the Destinations office in the JDUC

building on the second floor (see campus map) wwwcoachcanadaca

Offers bus tickets to many different locations in New York Ontario and

Queacutebec By train

wwwviarailca

Viarail provides train tickets to many different locations in Canada By air

wwwaircanadaca

The majority of flights in Canada is operated by Air Canada but

sometimes there are other cheaper alternatives

Check httpwwwcheapflightsca for more alternatives

A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are

after it as when you are in it

EXPLORING THE REGION

Algonquin Provincial Park

ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL

PARK

httpwwwalgonquinparkonca

Algonquin Parks many trails offer something for everyone Whether

youre up for a vigorous bicycle ride through beautiful forest a

two-day hike into the Interior or a leisurely walk to a stunning

lookout you can find a trail that will explore the many facets of

Algonquins beauty The Algonquin Provincial Park is a big natural reserve which offers

activities for everyone Here you can go canoeing camping fishing walking on beautiful trails skiing dog sledding mountain biking

horseback riding and much more It is a beautiful place to go if you would like to experience the Canadian nature and wildlife

How to get there

The easiest way to get to Algonquin Provincial Park is by car Take

the 401 highway from Kingston and exit on highway 41 after about

20km Continue on highway 41 for 200km and then exit west on

highway 60 Follow highway 60 until you get to Algonquin

Take a bite out of The big apple

NEW YORK CITY

httpwwwnewyorkcom

New York is a city everyone should visit while on exchange at Queenlsquos The big apple offers a wide variety of activities and places to see such

as the empire state building central park ground zero and statue of liberty It is also a perfect place to go shopping since it generally is cheaper in the US than in Canada and the city offers many good

places for shopping

How to get there By car

Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and then exit south on the 81 Drive for about 400km and then drive west on the 380 for about 50km

Continue west on to highway 80 for about 100km until you get to New York

By bus Taking the bus from Kingston to New York usually takes about 13 or 14

hours The bus first goes to Toronto and Buffalo and then heads for New York Taking the bus is not a good alternative if you are in a

hurry but it is recommended if you want to travel cheaply and do not have anyone to rent a car with

By air

Going by air to New York is a good alternative It is recommended to

take the bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport from Kingston

and fly to New York from there Since domestic flights in the US are

usually cheaper an alternative is to take the bus to Buffalo and fly

from there

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA New York City

BOSTON

httpwwwcityofbostongovvisitors

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA It has about 600 000 inhabitants and is the home of many great universities such as Harvard

University and MIT It is a fun city to visit and it is strongly recommended to attend a hockey game (Boston Bruins) or a baseball

game (Boston Red Sox) How to get there

There are different way of getting to Boston from Kingston

By car

Renting a car and driving to Boston is a popular alternative and it is often relatively cheap if you are a couple of people sharing the rent If you decide to drive to Boston take the 401 east from Kingston and exit

south on highway 81 after about 40km Drive south on the 81 for about 170km and then drive east on highway 90 towards Boston That

distance is about 500km By air

Going by air to Boston is more expensive than renting a car If you

decide to go by air the plane will always stop in Toronto or Montreacuteal

first and it is therefore recommended to go to either Toronto or

Montreacuteal by bus and then go to Boston by air

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA Boston

MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

Page 37: Exchange E-Magazine Winter 2010

RESTAURANTS

Pub Food

The Brass Serves breakfast brunch dinner and late night eats

Salads nachos quesadillas wings ribs sandwiches burgers wraps

and clubs 403 Princess Street 613-544-8334

Fanatics

Appetizers soups and salads pizza burgers sandwiches wraps meatloaf steak salmon

pasta and more Great sports lounge great food

371 Princess Street 613-542-3267

Lonestar Texas Grill

Starters salads steaks ribs chicken fajitas burgers

sandwicheshellip Free nachos and salsa to start off your meal

251 Ontario Street 613-548-8888

Kingston Brew Pub

Your usual pub food with over 20

different types of beer on tap

most of which are brewed on site

34 Clarence Street

613 - 542-4978

Fast Food

McDonaldrsquos

285 Princess Street 613-549-3999

Burger King 500 Princess Street

613-531-5137

Pizza Pizza 414 Princess Street 613-542-1111

Dominos Pizza

493 Princess Street 613-548-3730

Subway

356 Princess Street

613-541-3071

Pita Grill

371 Princess Street

613 ndash542-9195

PUB FOOD FAST FOOD

No need to spend big bucks for a full tummyhellip

the following options offer cheap and tasty food

Urban Outfitters Popular clothing styles in Canada for good prices

Location 204 Princess St

Urban Trade Similar to Urban Outfitters but includes more mainstream

options Location 201 Princess St

Blueprint Contains many different popular

brands Location 246 Princess St

Lululemon Athletica

Very popular clothing store in Canada Makes very comfortable and

functional clothes Location 270 Princess St

American Apparel

Comfortable shirts and accessories Very popular within

Queenlsquos Location 274 Princess St

Roots Canada The conventional Canadian

clothing store Get your Vancouver 2010 clothing

here Location 229 Princess St

Steilman Outlet Elegant womenlsquos fashion

Location 206 Princess St Doverrsquos Mens Wear

Elegant suits Popular brands such as Ed Hardy

and Lacoste Location 155 Princess St

Sir Gawain Fashion Clothes

High fashion clothing for men and women

Location 34 Princess St

CLOTHING STORES CLOSE TO CAMPUS

Princess St Shops

Kingston offers a wide variety of popular clothing stores all

conveniently located in the downtown core on Princess Street Start at the Hub and walk along Princess to the waterfront and along the way you will be able to find a large selection of stores that will meet

any of your needs

GROCERY STORES

IN KINGSTON

Standard

Metro Located close to the ghetto Open 24 hours for your needs

Location 310 Barrie Street

Loblawrsquos Greatest selection of food in Kingston Also sells kitchen

products and clothing Location 1060 Princess Street

Food Basics Cheaper food but limited selection

Contains all the standard food options

Location 33 Barrack Street Johnrsquos Meat Market

Kingstonlsquos best butcher Well priced meats and fish

Location 507 Princess Street

Specialty Stores

Bulk Barn Large quantities of common snack foods

Low cost and large selection Location 824 Norwest Road

Convenience Stores Campus One Stop

Located besides Goodes Great selection for a convenience store but expensive price

Location At the corner of Earl Street and Alfred Street

Bedorersquos Food Market Close to Goodes Hall

Very nice owners Location 395 Earl Street

Freddiersquos Grocery In middle of the Ghetto for easy

access Occasional stock outs

Location 219 University Ave

TRAVELLING TIPS

While you are on exchange at Queenlsquos you should take the opportunity to explore other areas and cities around Kingston This section will provide some tips on how to enjoy yourself outside of Kingston

The World is a book and those who do not

travel read only a page ~St Augustine

SMARTER TRVELS

Information vs Interests

TRAVELLING INFORMATION

Kingston is located conveniently between major cities such as Montreacuteal

and Toronto and there are several places you should visit while you are

on exchange at Queenlsquos Travelling to other cities from Kingston is

something incoming exchange students often want to do and the

travelling alternatives are different depending on where you would like

to go Generally bus is the cheapest alternative if you are travelling by

yourself with just a few other friends or if you are under 25 Since car

rental services often have a underage fee of $35 per day and driver if

you are under 25 years old renting a car is only a cheap alternative if

you can gather some people to share the rent Travelling by train is

more comfortable than taking the bus but it is usually more expensive

and the train station in Kingston is located far from campus and the

downtown area which requires a taxi to get in to town

This section will provide you with useful tips when you are travelling to

Kingston for the first time or when you are planning on making a trip to

another city

Ps Do not forget to check out the ETC (Exchange Transfer Committee)

trips and events These events are usually very fun and offers a great

opportunity getting to know other students Check out

httpcomsocqueensucaetcHomehtml for more information

SMARTER TRAVELS

Convenience vs

Cost

GETTING AROUND IN KINGSTON

Kingston offers many different shopping opportunities and such but

getting to these can sometimes be a problem since the big shopping malls are located far from downtown as well as the campus area This section will therefore provide tips on how to best

find your way in Kingston

Getting around in Kingston by taxi Taxi services in Kingston are relatively cheap Taxis are a good alter-

native if you are in a hurry and taxis are often available on campus between the JDUC building and Stauffer library by the

intersection between University Ave and Union St (see campus map) If you are not on campus there are several taxi

companies which you can call and here are some suggestions Ameylsquos taxi +16135461111

Kingston amp Amherst taxi +16135423333 Ameylsquos Greenwood taxi +16136346644

Getting around in Kingston by bus

Riding the bus is free for all Queenlsquos university students if you show

your student card and taking the bus is an alternative which should be

used if there is a possibility The bus schedule is not the best and get-

ting to certain locations in Kingston can sometimes be hard

rdquoYoursquore a funny guymdash but looks arenrsquot everything

- Taxi Driver (1976)

SMARTER TRAVELS Interests vs Information

TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS

There are several cities that are recommended to be visited while you are on exchange at Queenlsquos This section will present the most popular

locations and how you get there most easily You can go either by car bus train or air and the websites are

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

There are many different car rental services in Kingston Here are some recommended

By bus httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations

Provides cheap bus tickets from the campus to Montreacuteal Ottawa and

Toronto This alternative is only available to Queenlsquos student and tickets are available through the Destinations office in the JDUC

building on the second floor (see campus map) wwwcoachcanadaca

Offers bus tickets to many different locations in New York Ontario and

Queacutebec By train

wwwviarailca

Viarail provides train tickets to many different locations in Canada By air

wwwaircanadaca

The majority of flights in Canada is operated by Air Canada but

sometimes there are other cheaper alternatives

Check httpwwwcheapflightsca for more alternatives

A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are

after it as when you are in it

EXPLORING THE REGION

Algonquin Provincial Park

ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL

PARK

httpwwwalgonquinparkonca

Algonquin Parks many trails offer something for everyone Whether

youre up for a vigorous bicycle ride through beautiful forest a

two-day hike into the Interior or a leisurely walk to a stunning

lookout you can find a trail that will explore the many facets of

Algonquins beauty The Algonquin Provincial Park is a big natural reserve which offers

activities for everyone Here you can go canoeing camping fishing walking on beautiful trails skiing dog sledding mountain biking

horseback riding and much more It is a beautiful place to go if you would like to experience the Canadian nature and wildlife

How to get there

The easiest way to get to Algonquin Provincial Park is by car Take

the 401 highway from Kingston and exit on highway 41 after about

20km Continue on highway 41 for 200km and then exit west on

highway 60 Follow highway 60 until you get to Algonquin

Take a bite out of The big apple

NEW YORK CITY

httpwwwnewyorkcom

New York is a city everyone should visit while on exchange at Queenlsquos The big apple offers a wide variety of activities and places to see such

as the empire state building central park ground zero and statue of liberty It is also a perfect place to go shopping since it generally is cheaper in the US than in Canada and the city offers many good

places for shopping

How to get there By car

Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and then exit south on the 81 Drive for about 400km and then drive west on the 380 for about 50km

Continue west on to highway 80 for about 100km until you get to New York

By bus Taking the bus from Kingston to New York usually takes about 13 or 14

hours The bus first goes to Toronto and Buffalo and then heads for New York Taking the bus is not a good alternative if you are in a

hurry but it is recommended if you want to travel cheaply and do not have anyone to rent a car with

By air

Going by air to New York is a good alternative It is recommended to

take the bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport from Kingston

and fly to New York from there Since domestic flights in the US are

usually cheaper an alternative is to take the bus to Buffalo and fly

from there

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA New York City

BOSTON

httpwwwcityofbostongovvisitors

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA It has about 600 000 inhabitants and is the home of many great universities such as Harvard

University and MIT It is a fun city to visit and it is strongly recommended to attend a hockey game (Boston Bruins) or a baseball

game (Boston Red Sox) How to get there

There are different way of getting to Boston from Kingston

By car

Renting a car and driving to Boston is a popular alternative and it is often relatively cheap if you are a couple of people sharing the rent If you decide to drive to Boston take the 401 east from Kingston and exit

south on highway 81 after about 40km Drive south on the 81 for about 170km and then drive east on highway 90 towards Boston That

distance is about 500km By air

Going by air to Boston is more expensive than renting a car If you

decide to go by air the plane will always stop in Toronto or Montreacuteal

first and it is therefore recommended to go to either Toronto or

Montreacuteal by bus and then go to Boston by air

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA Boston

MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

Page 38: Exchange E-Magazine Winter 2010

Urban Outfitters Popular clothing styles in Canada for good prices

Location 204 Princess St

Urban Trade Similar to Urban Outfitters but includes more mainstream

options Location 201 Princess St

Blueprint Contains many different popular

brands Location 246 Princess St

Lululemon Athletica

Very popular clothing store in Canada Makes very comfortable and

functional clothes Location 270 Princess St

American Apparel

Comfortable shirts and accessories Very popular within

Queenlsquos Location 274 Princess St

Roots Canada The conventional Canadian

clothing store Get your Vancouver 2010 clothing

here Location 229 Princess St

Steilman Outlet Elegant womenlsquos fashion

Location 206 Princess St Doverrsquos Mens Wear

Elegant suits Popular brands such as Ed Hardy

and Lacoste Location 155 Princess St

Sir Gawain Fashion Clothes

High fashion clothing for men and women

Location 34 Princess St

CLOTHING STORES CLOSE TO CAMPUS

Princess St Shops

Kingston offers a wide variety of popular clothing stores all

conveniently located in the downtown core on Princess Street Start at the Hub and walk along Princess to the waterfront and along the way you will be able to find a large selection of stores that will meet

any of your needs

GROCERY STORES

IN KINGSTON

Standard

Metro Located close to the ghetto Open 24 hours for your needs

Location 310 Barrie Street

Loblawrsquos Greatest selection of food in Kingston Also sells kitchen

products and clothing Location 1060 Princess Street

Food Basics Cheaper food but limited selection

Contains all the standard food options

Location 33 Barrack Street Johnrsquos Meat Market

Kingstonlsquos best butcher Well priced meats and fish

Location 507 Princess Street

Specialty Stores

Bulk Barn Large quantities of common snack foods

Low cost and large selection Location 824 Norwest Road

Convenience Stores Campus One Stop

Located besides Goodes Great selection for a convenience store but expensive price

Location At the corner of Earl Street and Alfred Street

Bedorersquos Food Market Close to Goodes Hall

Very nice owners Location 395 Earl Street

Freddiersquos Grocery In middle of the Ghetto for easy

access Occasional stock outs

Location 219 University Ave

TRAVELLING TIPS

While you are on exchange at Queenlsquos you should take the opportunity to explore other areas and cities around Kingston This section will provide some tips on how to enjoy yourself outside of Kingston

The World is a book and those who do not

travel read only a page ~St Augustine

SMARTER TRVELS

Information vs Interests

TRAVELLING INFORMATION

Kingston is located conveniently between major cities such as Montreacuteal

and Toronto and there are several places you should visit while you are

on exchange at Queenlsquos Travelling to other cities from Kingston is

something incoming exchange students often want to do and the

travelling alternatives are different depending on where you would like

to go Generally bus is the cheapest alternative if you are travelling by

yourself with just a few other friends or if you are under 25 Since car

rental services often have a underage fee of $35 per day and driver if

you are under 25 years old renting a car is only a cheap alternative if

you can gather some people to share the rent Travelling by train is

more comfortable than taking the bus but it is usually more expensive

and the train station in Kingston is located far from campus and the

downtown area which requires a taxi to get in to town

This section will provide you with useful tips when you are travelling to

Kingston for the first time or when you are planning on making a trip to

another city

Ps Do not forget to check out the ETC (Exchange Transfer Committee)

trips and events These events are usually very fun and offers a great

opportunity getting to know other students Check out

httpcomsocqueensucaetcHomehtml for more information

SMARTER TRAVELS

Convenience vs

Cost

GETTING AROUND IN KINGSTON

Kingston offers many different shopping opportunities and such but

getting to these can sometimes be a problem since the big shopping malls are located far from downtown as well as the campus area This section will therefore provide tips on how to best

find your way in Kingston

Getting around in Kingston by taxi Taxi services in Kingston are relatively cheap Taxis are a good alter-

native if you are in a hurry and taxis are often available on campus between the JDUC building and Stauffer library by the

intersection between University Ave and Union St (see campus map) If you are not on campus there are several taxi

companies which you can call and here are some suggestions Ameylsquos taxi +16135461111

Kingston amp Amherst taxi +16135423333 Ameylsquos Greenwood taxi +16136346644

Getting around in Kingston by bus

Riding the bus is free for all Queenlsquos university students if you show

your student card and taking the bus is an alternative which should be

used if there is a possibility The bus schedule is not the best and get-

ting to certain locations in Kingston can sometimes be hard

rdquoYoursquore a funny guymdash but looks arenrsquot everything

- Taxi Driver (1976)

SMARTER TRAVELS Interests vs Information

TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS

There are several cities that are recommended to be visited while you are on exchange at Queenlsquos This section will present the most popular

locations and how you get there most easily You can go either by car bus train or air and the websites are

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

There are many different car rental services in Kingston Here are some recommended

By bus httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations

Provides cheap bus tickets from the campus to Montreacuteal Ottawa and

Toronto This alternative is only available to Queenlsquos student and tickets are available through the Destinations office in the JDUC

building on the second floor (see campus map) wwwcoachcanadaca

Offers bus tickets to many different locations in New York Ontario and

Queacutebec By train

wwwviarailca

Viarail provides train tickets to many different locations in Canada By air

wwwaircanadaca

The majority of flights in Canada is operated by Air Canada but

sometimes there are other cheaper alternatives

Check httpwwwcheapflightsca for more alternatives

A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are

after it as when you are in it

EXPLORING THE REGION

Algonquin Provincial Park

ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL

PARK

httpwwwalgonquinparkonca

Algonquin Parks many trails offer something for everyone Whether

youre up for a vigorous bicycle ride through beautiful forest a

two-day hike into the Interior or a leisurely walk to a stunning

lookout you can find a trail that will explore the many facets of

Algonquins beauty The Algonquin Provincial Park is a big natural reserve which offers

activities for everyone Here you can go canoeing camping fishing walking on beautiful trails skiing dog sledding mountain biking

horseback riding and much more It is a beautiful place to go if you would like to experience the Canadian nature and wildlife

How to get there

The easiest way to get to Algonquin Provincial Park is by car Take

the 401 highway from Kingston and exit on highway 41 after about

20km Continue on highway 41 for 200km and then exit west on

highway 60 Follow highway 60 until you get to Algonquin

Take a bite out of The big apple

NEW YORK CITY

httpwwwnewyorkcom

New York is a city everyone should visit while on exchange at Queenlsquos The big apple offers a wide variety of activities and places to see such

as the empire state building central park ground zero and statue of liberty It is also a perfect place to go shopping since it generally is cheaper in the US than in Canada and the city offers many good

places for shopping

How to get there By car

Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and then exit south on the 81 Drive for about 400km and then drive west on the 380 for about 50km

Continue west on to highway 80 for about 100km until you get to New York

By bus Taking the bus from Kingston to New York usually takes about 13 or 14

hours The bus first goes to Toronto and Buffalo and then heads for New York Taking the bus is not a good alternative if you are in a

hurry but it is recommended if you want to travel cheaply and do not have anyone to rent a car with

By air

Going by air to New York is a good alternative It is recommended to

take the bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport from Kingston

and fly to New York from there Since domestic flights in the US are

usually cheaper an alternative is to take the bus to Buffalo and fly

from there

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA New York City

BOSTON

httpwwwcityofbostongovvisitors

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA It has about 600 000 inhabitants and is the home of many great universities such as Harvard

University and MIT It is a fun city to visit and it is strongly recommended to attend a hockey game (Boston Bruins) or a baseball

game (Boston Red Sox) How to get there

There are different way of getting to Boston from Kingston

By car

Renting a car and driving to Boston is a popular alternative and it is often relatively cheap if you are a couple of people sharing the rent If you decide to drive to Boston take the 401 east from Kingston and exit

south on highway 81 after about 40km Drive south on the 81 for about 170km and then drive east on highway 90 towards Boston That

distance is about 500km By air

Going by air to Boston is more expensive than renting a car If you

decide to go by air the plane will always stop in Toronto or Montreacuteal

first and it is therefore recommended to go to either Toronto or

Montreacuteal by bus and then go to Boston by air

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA Boston

MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

Page 39: Exchange E-Magazine Winter 2010

GROCERY STORES

IN KINGSTON

Standard

Metro Located close to the ghetto Open 24 hours for your needs

Location 310 Barrie Street

Loblawrsquos Greatest selection of food in Kingston Also sells kitchen

products and clothing Location 1060 Princess Street

Food Basics Cheaper food but limited selection

Contains all the standard food options

Location 33 Barrack Street Johnrsquos Meat Market

Kingstonlsquos best butcher Well priced meats and fish

Location 507 Princess Street

Specialty Stores

Bulk Barn Large quantities of common snack foods

Low cost and large selection Location 824 Norwest Road

Convenience Stores Campus One Stop

Located besides Goodes Great selection for a convenience store but expensive price

Location At the corner of Earl Street and Alfred Street

Bedorersquos Food Market Close to Goodes Hall

Very nice owners Location 395 Earl Street

Freddiersquos Grocery In middle of the Ghetto for easy

access Occasional stock outs

Location 219 University Ave

TRAVELLING TIPS

While you are on exchange at Queenlsquos you should take the opportunity to explore other areas and cities around Kingston This section will provide some tips on how to enjoy yourself outside of Kingston

The World is a book and those who do not

travel read only a page ~St Augustine

SMARTER TRVELS

Information vs Interests

TRAVELLING INFORMATION

Kingston is located conveniently between major cities such as Montreacuteal

and Toronto and there are several places you should visit while you are

on exchange at Queenlsquos Travelling to other cities from Kingston is

something incoming exchange students often want to do and the

travelling alternatives are different depending on where you would like

to go Generally bus is the cheapest alternative if you are travelling by

yourself with just a few other friends or if you are under 25 Since car

rental services often have a underage fee of $35 per day and driver if

you are under 25 years old renting a car is only a cheap alternative if

you can gather some people to share the rent Travelling by train is

more comfortable than taking the bus but it is usually more expensive

and the train station in Kingston is located far from campus and the

downtown area which requires a taxi to get in to town

This section will provide you with useful tips when you are travelling to

Kingston for the first time or when you are planning on making a trip to

another city

Ps Do not forget to check out the ETC (Exchange Transfer Committee)

trips and events These events are usually very fun and offers a great

opportunity getting to know other students Check out

httpcomsocqueensucaetcHomehtml for more information

SMARTER TRAVELS

Convenience vs

Cost

GETTING AROUND IN KINGSTON

Kingston offers many different shopping opportunities and such but

getting to these can sometimes be a problem since the big shopping malls are located far from downtown as well as the campus area This section will therefore provide tips on how to best

find your way in Kingston

Getting around in Kingston by taxi Taxi services in Kingston are relatively cheap Taxis are a good alter-

native if you are in a hurry and taxis are often available on campus between the JDUC building and Stauffer library by the

intersection between University Ave and Union St (see campus map) If you are not on campus there are several taxi

companies which you can call and here are some suggestions Ameylsquos taxi +16135461111

Kingston amp Amherst taxi +16135423333 Ameylsquos Greenwood taxi +16136346644

Getting around in Kingston by bus

Riding the bus is free for all Queenlsquos university students if you show

your student card and taking the bus is an alternative which should be

used if there is a possibility The bus schedule is not the best and get-

ting to certain locations in Kingston can sometimes be hard

rdquoYoursquore a funny guymdash but looks arenrsquot everything

- Taxi Driver (1976)

SMARTER TRAVELS Interests vs Information

TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS

There are several cities that are recommended to be visited while you are on exchange at Queenlsquos This section will present the most popular

locations and how you get there most easily You can go either by car bus train or air and the websites are

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

There are many different car rental services in Kingston Here are some recommended

By bus httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations

Provides cheap bus tickets from the campus to Montreacuteal Ottawa and

Toronto This alternative is only available to Queenlsquos student and tickets are available through the Destinations office in the JDUC

building on the second floor (see campus map) wwwcoachcanadaca

Offers bus tickets to many different locations in New York Ontario and

Queacutebec By train

wwwviarailca

Viarail provides train tickets to many different locations in Canada By air

wwwaircanadaca

The majority of flights in Canada is operated by Air Canada but

sometimes there are other cheaper alternatives

Check httpwwwcheapflightsca for more alternatives

A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are

after it as when you are in it

EXPLORING THE REGION

Algonquin Provincial Park

ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL

PARK

httpwwwalgonquinparkonca

Algonquin Parks many trails offer something for everyone Whether

youre up for a vigorous bicycle ride through beautiful forest a

two-day hike into the Interior or a leisurely walk to a stunning

lookout you can find a trail that will explore the many facets of

Algonquins beauty The Algonquin Provincial Park is a big natural reserve which offers

activities for everyone Here you can go canoeing camping fishing walking on beautiful trails skiing dog sledding mountain biking

horseback riding and much more It is a beautiful place to go if you would like to experience the Canadian nature and wildlife

How to get there

The easiest way to get to Algonquin Provincial Park is by car Take

the 401 highway from Kingston and exit on highway 41 after about

20km Continue on highway 41 for 200km and then exit west on

highway 60 Follow highway 60 until you get to Algonquin

Take a bite out of The big apple

NEW YORK CITY

httpwwwnewyorkcom

New York is a city everyone should visit while on exchange at Queenlsquos The big apple offers a wide variety of activities and places to see such

as the empire state building central park ground zero and statue of liberty It is also a perfect place to go shopping since it generally is cheaper in the US than in Canada and the city offers many good

places for shopping

How to get there By car

Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and then exit south on the 81 Drive for about 400km and then drive west on the 380 for about 50km

Continue west on to highway 80 for about 100km until you get to New York

By bus Taking the bus from Kingston to New York usually takes about 13 or 14

hours The bus first goes to Toronto and Buffalo and then heads for New York Taking the bus is not a good alternative if you are in a

hurry but it is recommended if you want to travel cheaply and do not have anyone to rent a car with

By air

Going by air to New York is a good alternative It is recommended to

take the bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport from Kingston

and fly to New York from there Since domestic flights in the US are

usually cheaper an alternative is to take the bus to Buffalo and fly

from there

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA New York City

BOSTON

httpwwwcityofbostongovvisitors

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA It has about 600 000 inhabitants and is the home of many great universities such as Harvard

University and MIT It is a fun city to visit and it is strongly recommended to attend a hockey game (Boston Bruins) or a baseball

game (Boston Red Sox) How to get there

There are different way of getting to Boston from Kingston

By car

Renting a car and driving to Boston is a popular alternative and it is often relatively cheap if you are a couple of people sharing the rent If you decide to drive to Boston take the 401 east from Kingston and exit

south on highway 81 after about 40km Drive south on the 81 for about 170km and then drive east on highway 90 towards Boston That

distance is about 500km By air

Going by air to Boston is more expensive than renting a car If you

decide to go by air the plane will always stop in Toronto or Montreacuteal

first and it is therefore recommended to go to either Toronto or

Montreacuteal by bus and then go to Boston by air

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA Boston

MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

Page 40: Exchange E-Magazine Winter 2010

TRAVELLING TIPS

While you are on exchange at Queenlsquos you should take the opportunity to explore other areas and cities around Kingston This section will provide some tips on how to enjoy yourself outside of Kingston

The World is a book and those who do not

travel read only a page ~St Augustine

SMARTER TRVELS

Information vs Interests

TRAVELLING INFORMATION

Kingston is located conveniently between major cities such as Montreacuteal

and Toronto and there are several places you should visit while you are

on exchange at Queenlsquos Travelling to other cities from Kingston is

something incoming exchange students often want to do and the

travelling alternatives are different depending on where you would like

to go Generally bus is the cheapest alternative if you are travelling by

yourself with just a few other friends or if you are under 25 Since car

rental services often have a underage fee of $35 per day and driver if

you are under 25 years old renting a car is only a cheap alternative if

you can gather some people to share the rent Travelling by train is

more comfortable than taking the bus but it is usually more expensive

and the train station in Kingston is located far from campus and the

downtown area which requires a taxi to get in to town

This section will provide you with useful tips when you are travelling to

Kingston for the first time or when you are planning on making a trip to

another city

Ps Do not forget to check out the ETC (Exchange Transfer Committee)

trips and events These events are usually very fun and offers a great

opportunity getting to know other students Check out

httpcomsocqueensucaetcHomehtml for more information

SMARTER TRAVELS

Convenience vs

Cost

GETTING AROUND IN KINGSTON

Kingston offers many different shopping opportunities and such but

getting to these can sometimes be a problem since the big shopping malls are located far from downtown as well as the campus area This section will therefore provide tips on how to best

find your way in Kingston

Getting around in Kingston by taxi Taxi services in Kingston are relatively cheap Taxis are a good alter-

native if you are in a hurry and taxis are often available on campus between the JDUC building and Stauffer library by the

intersection between University Ave and Union St (see campus map) If you are not on campus there are several taxi

companies which you can call and here are some suggestions Ameylsquos taxi +16135461111

Kingston amp Amherst taxi +16135423333 Ameylsquos Greenwood taxi +16136346644

Getting around in Kingston by bus

Riding the bus is free for all Queenlsquos university students if you show

your student card and taking the bus is an alternative which should be

used if there is a possibility The bus schedule is not the best and get-

ting to certain locations in Kingston can sometimes be hard

rdquoYoursquore a funny guymdash but looks arenrsquot everything

- Taxi Driver (1976)

SMARTER TRAVELS Interests vs Information

TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS

There are several cities that are recommended to be visited while you are on exchange at Queenlsquos This section will present the most popular

locations and how you get there most easily You can go either by car bus train or air and the websites are

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

There are many different car rental services in Kingston Here are some recommended

By bus httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations

Provides cheap bus tickets from the campus to Montreacuteal Ottawa and

Toronto This alternative is only available to Queenlsquos student and tickets are available through the Destinations office in the JDUC

building on the second floor (see campus map) wwwcoachcanadaca

Offers bus tickets to many different locations in New York Ontario and

Queacutebec By train

wwwviarailca

Viarail provides train tickets to many different locations in Canada By air

wwwaircanadaca

The majority of flights in Canada is operated by Air Canada but

sometimes there are other cheaper alternatives

Check httpwwwcheapflightsca for more alternatives

A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are

after it as when you are in it

EXPLORING THE REGION

Algonquin Provincial Park

ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL

PARK

httpwwwalgonquinparkonca

Algonquin Parks many trails offer something for everyone Whether

youre up for a vigorous bicycle ride through beautiful forest a

two-day hike into the Interior or a leisurely walk to a stunning

lookout you can find a trail that will explore the many facets of

Algonquins beauty The Algonquin Provincial Park is a big natural reserve which offers

activities for everyone Here you can go canoeing camping fishing walking on beautiful trails skiing dog sledding mountain biking

horseback riding and much more It is a beautiful place to go if you would like to experience the Canadian nature and wildlife

How to get there

The easiest way to get to Algonquin Provincial Park is by car Take

the 401 highway from Kingston and exit on highway 41 after about

20km Continue on highway 41 for 200km and then exit west on

highway 60 Follow highway 60 until you get to Algonquin

Take a bite out of The big apple

NEW YORK CITY

httpwwwnewyorkcom

New York is a city everyone should visit while on exchange at Queenlsquos The big apple offers a wide variety of activities and places to see such

as the empire state building central park ground zero and statue of liberty It is also a perfect place to go shopping since it generally is cheaper in the US than in Canada and the city offers many good

places for shopping

How to get there By car

Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and then exit south on the 81 Drive for about 400km and then drive west on the 380 for about 50km

Continue west on to highway 80 for about 100km until you get to New York

By bus Taking the bus from Kingston to New York usually takes about 13 or 14

hours The bus first goes to Toronto and Buffalo and then heads for New York Taking the bus is not a good alternative if you are in a

hurry but it is recommended if you want to travel cheaply and do not have anyone to rent a car with

By air

Going by air to New York is a good alternative It is recommended to

take the bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport from Kingston

and fly to New York from there Since domestic flights in the US are

usually cheaper an alternative is to take the bus to Buffalo and fly

from there

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA New York City

BOSTON

httpwwwcityofbostongovvisitors

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA It has about 600 000 inhabitants and is the home of many great universities such as Harvard

University and MIT It is a fun city to visit and it is strongly recommended to attend a hockey game (Boston Bruins) or a baseball

game (Boston Red Sox) How to get there

There are different way of getting to Boston from Kingston

By car

Renting a car and driving to Boston is a popular alternative and it is often relatively cheap if you are a couple of people sharing the rent If you decide to drive to Boston take the 401 east from Kingston and exit

south on highway 81 after about 40km Drive south on the 81 for about 170km and then drive east on highway 90 towards Boston That

distance is about 500km By air

Going by air to Boston is more expensive than renting a car If you

decide to go by air the plane will always stop in Toronto or Montreacuteal

first and it is therefore recommended to go to either Toronto or

Montreacuteal by bus and then go to Boston by air

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA Boston

MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

Page 41: Exchange E-Magazine Winter 2010

The World is a book and those who do not

travel read only a page ~St Augustine

SMARTER TRVELS

Information vs Interests

TRAVELLING INFORMATION

Kingston is located conveniently between major cities such as Montreacuteal

and Toronto and there are several places you should visit while you are

on exchange at Queenlsquos Travelling to other cities from Kingston is

something incoming exchange students often want to do and the

travelling alternatives are different depending on where you would like

to go Generally bus is the cheapest alternative if you are travelling by

yourself with just a few other friends or if you are under 25 Since car

rental services often have a underage fee of $35 per day and driver if

you are under 25 years old renting a car is only a cheap alternative if

you can gather some people to share the rent Travelling by train is

more comfortable than taking the bus but it is usually more expensive

and the train station in Kingston is located far from campus and the

downtown area which requires a taxi to get in to town

This section will provide you with useful tips when you are travelling to

Kingston for the first time or when you are planning on making a trip to

another city

Ps Do not forget to check out the ETC (Exchange Transfer Committee)

trips and events These events are usually very fun and offers a great

opportunity getting to know other students Check out

httpcomsocqueensucaetcHomehtml for more information

SMARTER TRAVELS

Convenience vs

Cost

GETTING AROUND IN KINGSTON

Kingston offers many different shopping opportunities and such but

getting to these can sometimes be a problem since the big shopping malls are located far from downtown as well as the campus area This section will therefore provide tips on how to best

find your way in Kingston

Getting around in Kingston by taxi Taxi services in Kingston are relatively cheap Taxis are a good alter-

native if you are in a hurry and taxis are often available on campus between the JDUC building and Stauffer library by the

intersection between University Ave and Union St (see campus map) If you are not on campus there are several taxi

companies which you can call and here are some suggestions Ameylsquos taxi +16135461111

Kingston amp Amherst taxi +16135423333 Ameylsquos Greenwood taxi +16136346644

Getting around in Kingston by bus

Riding the bus is free for all Queenlsquos university students if you show

your student card and taking the bus is an alternative which should be

used if there is a possibility The bus schedule is not the best and get-

ting to certain locations in Kingston can sometimes be hard

rdquoYoursquore a funny guymdash but looks arenrsquot everything

- Taxi Driver (1976)

SMARTER TRAVELS Interests vs Information

TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS

There are several cities that are recommended to be visited while you are on exchange at Queenlsquos This section will present the most popular

locations and how you get there most easily You can go either by car bus train or air and the websites are

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

There are many different car rental services in Kingston Here are some recommended

By bus httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations

Provides cheap bus tickets from the campus to Montreacuteal Ottawa and

Toronto This alternative is only available to Queenlsquos student and tickets are available through the Destinations office in the JDUC

building on the second floor (see campus map) wwwcoachcanadaca

Offers bus tickets to many different locations in New York Ontario and

Queacutebec By train

wwwviarailca

Viarail provides train tickets to many different locations in Canada By air

wwwaircanadaca

The majority of flights in Canada is operated by Air Canada but

sometimes there are other cheaper alternatives

Check httpwwwcheapflightsca for more alternatives

A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are

after it as when you are in it

EXPLORING THE REGION

Algonquin Provincial Park

ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL

PARK

httpwwwalgonquinparkonca

Algonquin Parks many trails offer something for everyone Whether

youre up for a vigorous bicycle ride through beautiful forest a

two-day hike into the Interior or a leisurely walk to a stunning

lookout you can find a trail that will explore the many facets of

Algonquins beauty The Algonquin Provincial Park is a big natural reserve which offers

activities for everyone Here you can go canoeing camping fishing walking on beautiful trails skiing dog sledding mountain biking

horseback riding and much more It is a beautiful place to go if you would like to experience the Canadian nature and wildlife

How to get there

The easiest way to get to Algonquin Provincial Park is by car Take

the 401 highway from Kingston and exit on highway 41 after about

20km Continue on highway 41 for 200km and then exit west on

highway 60 Follow highway 60 until you get to Algonquin

Take a bite out of The big apple

NEW YORK CITY

httpwwwnewyorkcom

New York is a city everyone should visit while on exchange at Queenlsquos The big apple offers a wide variety of activities and places to see such

as the empire state building central park ground zero and statue of liberty It is also a perfect place to go shopping since it generally is cheaper in the US than in Canada and the city offers many good

places for shopping

How to get there By car

Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and then exit south on the 81 Drive for about 400km and then drive west on the 380 for about 50km

Continue west on to highway 80 for about 100km until you get to New York

By bus Taking the bus from Kingston to New York usually takes about 13 or 14

hours The bus first goes to Toronto and Buffalo and then heads for New York Taking the bus is not a good alternative if you are in a

hurry but it is recommended if you want to travel cheaply and do not have anyone to rent a car with

By air

Going by air to New York is a good alternative It is recommended to

take the bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport from Kingston

and fly to New York from there Since domestic flights in the US are

usually cheaper an alternative is to take the bus to Buffalo and fly

from there

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA New York City

BOSTON

httpwwwcityofbostongovvisitors

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA It has about 600 000 inhabitants and is the home of many great universities such as Harvard

University and MIT It is a fun city to visit and it is strongly recommended to attend a hockey game (Boston Bruins) or a baseball

game (Boston Red Sox) How to get there

There are different way of getting to Boston from Kingston

By car

Renting a car and driving to Boston is a popular alternative and it is often relatively cheap if you are a couple of people sharing the rent If you decide to drive to Boston take the 401 east from Kingston and exit

south on highway 81 after about 40km Drive south on the 81 for about 170km and then drive east on highway 90 towards Boston That

distance is about 500km By air

Going by air to Boston is more expensive than renting a car If you

decide to go by air the plane will always stop in Toronto or Montreacuteal

first and it is therefore recommended to go to either Toronto or

Montreacuteal by bus and then go to Boston by air

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA Boston

MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

Page 42: Exchange E-Magazine Winter 2010

SMARTER TRAVELS

Convenience vs

Cost

GETTING AROUND IN KINGSTON

Kingston offers many different shopping opportunities and such but

getting to these can sometimes be a problem since the big shopping malls are located far from downtown as well as the campus area This section will therefore provide tips on how to best

find your way in Kingston

Getting around in Kingston by taxi Taxi services in Kingston are relatively cheap Taxis are a good alter-

native if you are in a hurry and taxis are often available on campus between the JDUC building and Stauffer library by the

intersection between University Ave and Union St (see campus map) If you are not on campus there are several taxi

companies which you can call and here are some suggestions Ameylsquos taxi +16135461111

Kingston amp Amherst taxi +16135423333 Ameylsquos Greenwood taxi +16136346644

Getting around in Kingston by bus

Riding the bus is free for all Queenlsquos university students if you show

your student card and taking the bus is an alternative which should be

used if there is a possibility The bus schedule is not the best and get-

ting to certain locations in Kingston can sometimes be hard

rdquoYoursquore a funny guymdash but looks arenrsquot everything

- Taxi Driver (1976)

SMARTER TRAVELS Interests vs Information

TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS

There are several cities that are recommended to be visited while you are on exchange at Queenlsquos This section will present the most popular

locations and how you get there most easily You can go either by car bus train or air and the websites are

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

There are many different car rental services in Kingston Here are some recommended

By bus httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations

Provides cheap bus tickets from the campus to Montreacuteal Ottawa and

Toronto This alternative is only available to Queenlsquos student and tickets are available through the Destinations office in the JDUC

building on the second floor (see campus map) wwwcoachcanadaca

Offers bus tickets to many different locations in New York Ontario and

Queacutebec By train

wwwviarailca

Viarail provides train tickets to many different locations in Canada By air

wwwaircanadaca

The majority of flights in Canada is operated by Air Canada but

sometimes there are other cheaper alternatives

Check httpwwwcheapflightsca for more alternatives

A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are

after it as when you are in it

EXPLORING THE REGION

Algonquin Provincial Park

ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL

PARK

httpwwwalgonquinparkonca

Algonquin Parks many trails offer something for everyone Whether

youre up for a vigorous bicycle ride through beautiful forest a

two-day hike into the Interior or a leisurely walk to a stunning

lookout you can find a trail that will explore the many facets of

Algonquins beauty The Algonquin Provincial Park is a big natural reserve which offers

activities for everyone Here you can go canoeing camping fishing walking on beautiful trails skiing dog sledding mountain biking

horseback riding and much more It is a beautiful place to go if you would like to experience the Canadian nature and wildlife

How to get there

The easiest way to get to Algonquin Provincial Park is by car Take

the 401 highway from Kingston and exit on highway 41 after about

20km Continue on highway 41 for 200km and then exit west on

highway 60 Follow highway 60 until you get to Algonquin

Take a bite out of The big apple

NEW YORK CITY

httpwwwnewyorkcom

New York is a city everyone should visit while on exchange at Queenlsquos The big apple offers a wide variety of activities and places to see such

as the empire state building central park ground zero and statue of liberty It is also a perfect place to go shopping since it generally is cheaper in the US than in Canada and the city offers many good

places for shopping

How to get there By car

Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and then exit south on the 81 Drive for about 400km and then drive west on the 380 for about 50km

Continue west on to highway 80 for about 100km until you get to New York

By bus Taking the bus from Kingston to New York usually takes about 13 or 14

hours The bus first goes to Toronto and Buffalo and then heads for New York Taking the bus is not a good alternative if you are in a

hurry but it is recommended if you want to travel cheaply and do not have anyone to rent a car with

By air

Going by air to New York is a good alternative It is recommended to

take the bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport from Kingston

and fly to New York from there Since domestic flights in the US are

usually cheaper an alternative is to take the bus to Buffalo and fly

from there

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA New York City

BOSTON

httpwwwcityofbostongovvisitors

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA It has about 600 000 inhabitants and is the home of many great universities such as Harvard

University and MIT It is a fun city to visit and it is strongly recommended to attend a hockey game (Boston Bruins) or a baseball

game (Boston Red Sox) How to get there

There are different way of getting to Boston from Kingston

By car

Renting a car and driving to Boston is a popular alternative and it is often relatively cheap if you are a couple of people sharing the rent If you decide to drive to Boston take the 401 east from Kingston and exit

south on highway 81 after about 40km Drive south on the 81 for about 170km and then drive east on highway 90 towards Boston That

distance is about 500km By air

Going by air to Boston is more expensive than renting a car If you

decide to go by air the plane will always stop in Toronto or Montreacuteal

first and it is therefore recommended to go to either Toronto or

Montreacuteal by bus and then go to Boston by air

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA Boston

MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

Page 43: Exchange E-Magazine Winter 2010

SMARTER TRAVELS Interests vs Information

TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS

There are several cities that are recommended to be visited while you are on exchange at Queenlsquos This section will present the most popular

locations and how you get there most easily You can go either by car bus train or air and the websites are

By car wwwaviscom

wwwdiscountcarcom wwwenterpriserentacarca

There are many different car rental services in Kingston Here are some recommended

By bus httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations

Provides cheap bus tickets from the campus to Montreacuteal Ottawa and

Toronto This alternative is only available to Queenlsquos student and tickets are available through the Destinations office in the JDUC

building on the second floor (see campus map) wwwcoachcanadaca

Offers bus tickets to many different locations in New York Ontario and

Queacutebec By train

wwwviarailca

Viarail provides train tickets to many different locations in Canada By air

wwwaircanadaca

The majority of flights in Canada is operated by Air Canada but

sometimes there are other cheaper alternatives

Check httpwwwcheapflightsca for more alternatives

A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are

after it as when you are in it

EXPLORING THE REGION

Algonquin Provincial Park

ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL

PARK

httpwwwalgonquinparkonca

Algonquin Parks many trails offer something for everyone Whether

youre up for a vigorous bicycle ride through beautiful forest a

two-day hike into the Interior or a leisurely walk to a stunning

lookout you can find a trail that will explore the many facets of

Algonquins beauty The Algonquin Provincial Park is a big natural reserve which offers

activities for everyone Here you can go canoeing camping fishing walking on beautiful trails skiing dog sledding mountain biking

horseback riding and much more It is a beautiful place to go if you would like to experience the Canadian nature and wildlife

How to get there

The easiest way to get to Algonquin Provincial Park is by car Take

the 401 highway from Kingston and exit on highway 41 after about

20km Continue on highway 41 for 200km and then exit west on

highway 60 Follow highway 60 until you get to Algonquin

Take a bite out of The big apple

NEW YORK CITY

httpwwwnewyorkcom

New York is a city everyone should visit while on exchange at Queenlsquos The big apple offers a wide variety of activities and places to see such

as the empire state building central park ground zero and statue of liberty It is also a perfect place to go shopping since it generally is cheaper in the US than in Canada and the city offers many good

places for shopping

How to get there By car

Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and then exit south on the 81 Drive for about 400km and then drive west on the 380 for about 50km

Continue west on to highway 80 for about 100km until you get to New York

By bus Taking the bus from Kingston to New York usually takes about 13 or 14

hours The bus first goes to Toronto and Buffalo and then heads for New York Taking the bus is not a good alternative if you are in a

hurry but it is recommended if you want to travel cheaply and do not have anyone to rent a car with

By air

Going by air to New York is a good alternative It is recommended to

take the bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport from Kingston

and fly to New York from there Since domestic flights in the US are

usually cheaper an alternative is to take the bus to Buffalo and fly

from there

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA New York City

BOSTON

httpwwwcityofbostongovvisitors

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA It has about 600 000 inhabitants and is the home of many great universities such as Harvard

University and MIT It is a fun city to visit and it is strongly recommended to attend a hockey game (Boston Bruins) or a baseball

game (Boston Red Sox) How to get there

There are different way of getting to Boston from Kingston

By car

Renting a car and driving to Boston is a popular alternative and it is often relatively cheap if you are a couple of people sharing the rent If you decide to drive to Boston take the 401 east from Kingston and exit

south on highway 81 after about 40km Drive south on the 81 for about 170km and then drive east on highway 90 towards Boston That

distance is about 500km By air

Going by air to Boston is more expensive than renting a car If you

decide to go by air the plane will always stop in Toronto or Montreacuteal

first and it is therefore recommended to go to either Toronto or

Montreacuteal by bus and then go to Boston by air

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA Boston

MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

Page 44: Exchange E-Magazine Winter 2010

EXPLORING THE REGION

Algonquin Provincial Park

ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL

PARK

httpwwwalgonquinparkonca

Algonquin Parks many trails offer something for everyone Whether

youre up for a vigorous bicycle ride through beautiful forest a

two-day hike into the Interior or a leisurely walk to a stunning

lookout you can find a trail that will explore the many facets of

Algonquins beauty The Algonquin Provincial Park is a big natural reserve which offers

activities for everyone Here you can go canoeing camping fishing walking on beautiful trails skiing dog sledding mountain biking

horseback riding and much more It is a beautiful place to go if you would like to experience the Canadian nature and wildlife

How to get there

The easiest way to get to Algonquin Provincial Park is by car Take

the 401 highway from Kingston and exit on highway 41 after about

20km Continue on highway 41 for 200km and then exit west on

highway 60 Follow highway 60 until you get to Algonquin

Take a bite out of The big apple

NEW YORK CITY

httpwwwnewyorkcom

New York is a city everyone should visit while on exchange at Queenlsquos The big apple offers a wide variety of activities and places to see such

as the empire state building central park ground zero and statue of liberty It is also a perfect place to go shopping since it generally is cheaper in the US than in Canada and the city offers many good

places for shopping

How to get there By car

Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and then exit south on the 81 Drive for about 400km and then drive west on the 380 for about 50km

Continue west on to highway 80 for about 100km until you get to New York

By bus Taking the bus from Kingston to New York usually takes about 13 or 14

hours The bus first goes to Toronto and Buffalo and then heads for New York Taking the bus is not a good alternative if you are in a

hurry but it is recommended if you want to travel cheaply and do not have anyone to rent a car with

By air

Going by air to New York is a good alternative It is recommended to

take the bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport from Kingston

and fly to New York from there Since domestic flights in the US are

usually cheaper an alternative is to take the bus to Buffalo and fly

from there

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA New York City

BOSTON

httpwwwcityofbostongovvisitors

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA It has about 600 000 inhabitants and is the home of many great universities such as Harvard

University and MIT It is a fun city to visit and it is strongly recommended to attend a hockey game (Boston Bruins) or a baseball

game (Boston Red Sox) How to get there

There are different way of getting to Boston from Kingston

By car

Renting a car and driving to Boston is a popular alternative and it is often relatively cheap if you are a couple of people sharing the rent If you decide to drive to Boston take the 401 east from Kingston and exit

south on highway 81 after about 40km Drive south on the 81 for about 170km and then drive east on highway 90 towards Boston That

distance is about 500km By air

Going by air to Boston is more expensive than renting a car If you

decide to go by air the plane will always stop in Toronto or Montreacuteal

first and it is therefore recommended to go to either Toronto or

Montreacuteal by bus and then go to Boston by air

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA Boston

MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

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Take a bite out of The big apple

NEW YORK CITY

httpwwwnewyorkcom

New York is a city everyone should visit while on exchange at Queenlsquos The big apple offers a wide variety of activities and places to see such

as the empire state building central park ground zero and statue of liberty It is also a perfect place to go shopping since it generally is cheaper in the US than in Canada and the city offers many good

places for shopping

How to get there By car

Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and then exit south on the 81 Drive for about 400km and then drive west on the 380 for about 50km

Continue west on to highway 80 for about 100km until you get to New York

By bus Taking the bus from Kingston to New York usually takes about 13 or 14

hours The bus first goes to Toronto and Buffalo and then heads for New York Taking the bus is not a good alternative if you are in a

hurry but it is recommended if you want to travel cheaply and do not have anyone to rent a car with

By air

Going by air to New York is a good alternative It is recommended to

take the bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport from Kingston

and fly to New York from there Since domestic flights in the US are

usually cheaper an alternative is to take the bus to Buffalo and fly

from there

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA New York City

BOSTON

httpwwwcityofbostongovvisitors

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA It has about 600 000 inhabitants and is the home of many great universities such as Harvard

University and MIT It is a fun city to visit and it is strongly recommended to attend a hockey game (Boston Bruins) or a baseball

game (Boston Red Sox) How to get there

There are different way of getting to Boston from Kingston

By car

Renting a car and driving to Boston is a popular alternative and it is often relatively cheap if you are a couple of people sharing the rent If you decide to drive to Boston take the 401 east from Kingston and exit

south on highway 81 after about 40km Drive south on the 81 for about 170km and then drive east on highway 90 towards Boston That

distance is about 500km By air

Going by air to Boston is more expensive than renting a car If you

decide to go by air the plane will always stop in Toronto or Montreacuteal

first and it is therefore recommended to go to either Toronto or

Montreacuteal by bus and then go to Boston by air

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA Boston

MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

Page 46: Exchange E-Magazine Winter 2010

BOSTON

httpwwwcityofbostongovvisitors

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA It has about 600 000 inhabitants and is the home of many great universities such as Harvard

University and MIT It is a fun city to visit and it is strongly recommended to attend a hockey game (Boston Bruins) or a baseball

game (Boston Red Sox) How to get there

There are different way of getting to Boston from Kingston

By car

Renting a car and driving to Boston is a popular alternative and it is often relatively cheap if you are a couple of people sharing the rent If you decide to drive to Boston take the 401 east from Kingston and exit

south on highway 81 after about 40km Drive south on the 81 for about 170km and then drive east on highway 90 towards Boston That

distance is about 500km By air

Going by air to Boston is more expensive than renting a car If you

decide to go by air the plane will always stop in Toronto or Montreacuteal

first and it is therefore recommended to go to either Toronto or

Montreacuteal by bus and then go to Boston by air

EXPLORING NORTH

AMERICA Boston

MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

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MONTREacuteAL

httpwwwtourisme-montrealorg

Montreacuteal is located in the French-speaking part of Canada and it is the second largest city in Canada There are several beautiful parks in the city and the skyline offers a magnificent view

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston and drive for about 350km until

you get to Montreacuteal

By train Getting to Montreacuteal by train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes Going

by train will require taking a taxi to the train station in Kingston Train is usually more expensive than taking the bus or renting a car if you share the rent between a couple of persons

By bus

Taking the bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes and you can either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in

the JDUC building (see campus map)

EXPLORING CANADA Montreacuteal

NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

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NIAGARA FALLS

httpwwwniagarafallstourismcom

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world The town is located right by the falls and the view of the falls is

extraordinary You can watch the falls from both the Canadian and the American side since the one fall lies in Canada and the other in the US

The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and a casino It is recommended to stay in Niagara Falls for 2 days at the most since the city is quickly explored

How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston to Toronto for about 250km When you have reached Toronto head south on the 407 and continue all the way to Niagara Falls That distance is about 150km

By bus

The easiest way is taking the bus to Toronto and then taking another bus towards Niagara Falls from there The travelling time is about 5 hours

depending on the transfer time in Toronto

By train

The travelling time is about 5 hours depending on the transfer time in

Toronto This is usually a more expensive alternative than taking the

bus but also more convenient

EXPLORING CANADA

Nigara Falls

OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

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OTTAWA

httpwwwottawaca

Ottawa is the Capital of Canada The city has a population of about 850 000 people and approximately half of the population is

French-speaking and the other half is English-speaking The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining trendy bars and clubs

pubs and live music Trendy restaurants cocktail bars or lots of dancing can also be found on Elgin Street You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on

Preston Street the heart of Little Italy

How to get there

By car Drive east on the 401 from Kingston for about 100km Exit north on the 416 and continue for about 70km When you arrive at the 417

head east towards Ottawa and continue for about 10km until you arrive in Ottawa The car ride takes about 2 hours

By bus The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and you can

either book the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Ottawa

QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

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QUEacuteBEC CITY

httpwwwquebecregioncome Queacutebec has a population of about 500 000 people and is the second

largest city in the province of Queacutebec after Montreacuteal Quebec City is known for its Winter Carnival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

celebrations Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreacute the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort and the Ice Hotel

How to get there

By car

Drive east from Kingston towards Montreacuteal When you arrive in Montreacuteal you can either take the 40 or 20 towards Queacutebec The driving distance is about 650km

By train

The travelling time is approximately 7 hours depending on the

transfer time in Montreacuteal

EXPLORING CANADA

Queacutebec City

TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

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TORONTO

httpwwwtorontoca

Toronto offers many different fun attractions such as the CN tower the hockey hall of fame and of course watching baseball games at the

Rogers Centre The Shopping in Toronto is good but the prices are usually higher than in the US Toronto lies beautifully by the shore of

Lake Ontario and the view over the lake is very beautiful How to get there

By car

Drive west on the 401 from Kingston and continue all the way to Toronto The driving distance is about 250km

By bus The travelling time is approximately 3 hours and you can either book

the trip through wwwcoachcanadaca or httpwwwmyamsorgservices22-destinations which usually is a

cheaper alternative because it is only available for Queenlsquos students The tickets are bought at the destinations office on the second floor in the JDUC building (see campus map)

By train

The travelling time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

EXPLORING CANADA

Toronto

wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project

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wwwcampusvacationscom

Every year many Queenlsquos university students go on a ski trip to

Mont-Tremblant in the province of Queacutebec This is usually a very fun

event and it is strongly recommended that you attend this event if you

get the chance

The trip takes place on January 22 and February 19 in 2010 and the

price per person is $249 This includes round trip transportation a

2-night stay in a 4-star Tremblant Village Hotel a 2-day lift ticket

(Saturday and Sunday) and exclusive night events

EXPLORING CANADA

MontTremblant Ski Resort

SKI TRIP TO MONT

TREMBLANT

Special thanks to David Handlos (University of Mannheim) for letting us use some of his pictures for this project