At Green Acres Inn in Kingston, Ontario, landscaped grounds and spacious suites offer a quieter counterpoint to the energy of the St. Lawrence waterfront
Member Spotlight: Green Acres Inn
Kingston sits at a geographic crossroads. Where Lake Ontario meets the St. Lawrence River, the city carries layers of history — limestone architecture, former fortifications, a beautiful waterfront, and a steady flow of travellers moving between Toronto, Ottawa, and Montréal. It is both a university town and a former capital, compact but culturally active, with theatre, dining, and access to open water all within easy reach.
Along the edge of the city, behind mature trees and carefully maintained gardens, Green Acres Inn offers a quieter counterpoint to Kingston’s energy.
Originally built in the 1950s, the property retains an intimate scale. Suites are generous in size, many featuring fireplaces and whirlpool tubs. The aesthetic leans traditional and comfortable, with an emphasis on space and privacy. It’s a setting that suits couples visiting for a getaway, families touring Queen’s University, or travellers exploring Kingston’s historic sites who prefer to return to something calmer at day’s end.
The outdoor pool becomes a focal point in warmer months, framed by greenery. Mornings begin with upscale coffee, taken perhaps in the gazebo or by the pool — an unhurried start before guests head downtown to walk the waterfront, board a Thousand Islands cruise, tour Fort Henry or Kingston Penn or do a Kingston Food Tour.
Location is one of the inn’s quiet advantages. Positioned on the west side of Kingston, it provides easy highway access while remaining only a short drive from the historic core and harbour. For travellers continuing east toward Gananoque and the Thousand Islands or west toward Prince Edward County, it works well as either a base or a stopping point along a longer St. Lawrence corridor itinerary.
Kingston draws visitors for its architecture, river access, and cultural programming. Green Acres Inn complements that experience by providing room to decompress — a garden-set retreat within city limits.