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The Great Lakes Museum turns 50 this year, and you're invited! 

Join us Sunday, September 7th from 11 AM to 3:30 PM for a free, family-friendly event on Kingston's historic waterfront. Enjoy complimentary birthday cake, kids' activities, live music, and tasty bites for sale from local food vendors!

For our 50th Anniversary, we're offering something special: 20-minute "Sneak Peek" S.S. Keewatin Tours! Adults: $10, Children (5-17): $5, Under 5: Free. Please note this special tour cannot be combined with our Kingston Resident Discount.

It's our way of saying thank you for 50 incredible years of community support.

Visit our website for more details!
 

Step aboard history! 
The Great Lakes Museum’s S.S. Keewatin — the world’s only remaining Edwardian-era passenger steamliner — officially launched its second season of tours on May 11, 2025. Built in 1907, this magnificent vessel attracted over 23,000 visitors in 2024 and continues to captivate guests with its elegance, legacy, and maritime stories.

Three guided tours are available:

• 75-minute Premium Experience: Access to all available passenger and crew areas
• 45-minute Essentials Experience: Main passenger areas - perfect for families
• 30-minute Engine Room Experience: Explore the boiler room and original steam engines

All tours include personal headsets.

You can book tickets in advance at greatlakesmuseum.ca/buy-tickets. The museum is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Important Information About Accessibility
The S.S. Keewatin is not an accessible ship. Gangways, multiple steep stairways, and narrow passages prohibit the use of mobility devices and strollers. Passengers must be physically fit enough to stand for the length of the tour and navigate tight quarters, stairways, and uneven surfaces. The Museum galleries are fully accessible, and the washrooms are partially accessible. Registered dog guides and service animals are welcome.

The Great Lakes Museum turns 50 this year, and you're invited! 

Join us Sunday, September 7th from 11 AM to 3:30 PM for a free, family-friendly event on Kingston's historic waterfront. Enjoy complimentary birthday cake, kids' activities, live music, and tasty bites for sale from local food vendors!

For our 50th Anniversary, we're offering something special: 20-minute "Sneak Peek" S.S. Keewatin Tours! Adults: $10, Children (5-17): $5, Under 5: Free. Please note this special tour cannot be combined with our Kingston Resident Discount.

It's our way of saying thank you for 50 incredible years of community support.

Visit our website for more details!
 

Step aboard history! 
The Great Lakes Museum’s S.S. Keewatin — the world’s only remaining Edwardian-era passenger steamliner — officially launched its second season of tours on May 11, 2025. Built in 1907, this magnificent vessel attracted over 23,000 visitors in 2024 and continues to captivate guests with its elegance, legacy, and maritime stories.

Three guided tours are available:

• 75-minute Premium Experience: Access to all available passenger and crew areas
• 45-minute Essentials Experience: Main passenger areas - perfect for families
• 30-minute Engine Room Experience: Explore the boiler room and original steam engines

All tours include personal headsets.

You can book tickets in advance at greatlakesmuseum.ca/buy-tickets. The museum is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Important Information About Accessibility
The S.S. Keewatin is not an accessible ship. Gangways, multiple steep stairways, and narrow passages prohibit the use of mobility devices and strollers. Passengers must be physically fit enough to stand for the length of the tour and navigate tight quarters, stairways, and uneven surfaces. The Museum galleries are fully accessible, and the washrooms are partially accessible. Registered dog guides and service animals are welcome.

Ready for a book bonanza? The Kingston Symphony Volunteers Book Fair has thousands of books of every category! Categories include: Fiction (featuring many recent novels), Mystery, Biography, Politics, Music, Canadiana, Children’s, Literature, Poetry, History, Military, Art, Architecture, Health and Fitness, Self-help and DIY, and many more. Collectible hunter? We have some excellent collectibles from a variety of different categories. Whether it's a hard cover, soft cover, paperback, or collectible you're looking for, the Kingston Symphony Volunteers Book Fair has you covered!

Get first access to the incredible selection of books at the Kingston Symphony Volunteers Book Fair by purchasing an Early Entry ticket for opening night. A ticket lets you shop from 4-4:30 p.m. before the Book Fair officially starts at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Tickets are $25 each and only 50 tickets will be sold. Entry at 4:30 p.m. is $5 and these tickets are available at the door. Entry on all other dates of the Book Fair is free.

Visit our site for Early Entry tickets and more information. https://www.kingstonsymphony.ca/events/book-fair

Sale Dates
Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Friday, September 5, 2025 - 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday, September 6, 2025 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sunday, September 7, 2025 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Monday, September 8 - Friday, September 12, 2025 - 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Saturday, September 13, 2025 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sunday, September 14, 2025 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Ready for a book bonanza? The Kingston Symphony Volunteers Book Fair has thousands of books of every category! Categories include: Fiction (featuring many recent novels), Mystery, Biography, Politics, Music, Canadiana, Children’s, Literature, Poetry, History, Military, Art, Architecture, Health and Fitness, Self-help and DIY, and many more. Collectible hunter? We have some excellent collectibles from a variety of different categories. Whether it's a hard cover, soft cover, paperback, or collectible you're looking for, the Kingston Symphony Volunteers Book Fair has you covered!

Get first access to the incredible selection of books at the Kingston Symphony Volunteers Book Fair by purchasing an Early Entry ticket for opening night. A ticket lets you shop from 4-4:30 p.m. before the Book Fair officially starts at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Tickets are $25 each and only 50 tickets will be sold. Entry at 4:30 p.m. is $5 and these tickets are available at the door. Entry on all other dates of the Book Fair is free.

Visit our site for Early Entry tickets and more information. https://www.kingstonsymphony.ca/events/book-fair

Sale Dates
Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Friday, September 5, 2025 - 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday, September 6, 2025 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sunday, September 7, 2025 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Monday, September 8 - Friday, September 12, 2025 - 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Saturday, September 13, 2025 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sunday, September 14, 2025 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Ready for a book bonanza? The Kingston Symphony Volunteers Book Fair has thousands of books of every category! Categories include: Fiction (featuring many recent novels), Mystery, Biography, Politics, Music, Canadiana, Children’s, Literature, Poetry, History, Military, Art, Architecture, Health and Fitness, Self-help and DIY, and many more. Collectible hunter? We have some excellent collectibles from a variety of different categories. Whether it's a hard cover, soft cover, paperback, or collectible you're looking for, the Kingston Symphony Volunteers Book Fair has you covered!

Get first access to the incredible selection of books at the Kingston Symphony Volunteers Book Fair by purchasing an Early Entry ticket for opening night. A ticket lets you shop from 4-4:30 p.m. before the Book Fair officially starts at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Tickets are $25 each and only 50 tickets will be sold. Entry at 4:30 p.m. is $5 and these tickets are available at the door. Entry on all other dates of the Book Fair is free.

Visit our site for Early Entry tickets and more information. https://www.kingstonsymphony.ca/events/book-fair

Sale Dates
Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Friday, September 5, 2025 - 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday, September 6, 2025 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sunday, September 7, 2025 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Monday, September 8 - Friday, September 12, 2025 - 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Saturday, September 13, 2025 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sunday, September 14, 2025 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Ready for a book bonanza? The Kingston Symphony Volunteers Book Fair has thousands of books of every category! Categories include: Fiction (featuring many recent novels), Mystery, Biography, Politics, Music, Canadiana, Children’s, Literature, Poetry, History, Military, Art, Architecture, Health and Fitness, Self-help and DIY, and many more. Collectible hunter? We have some excellent collectibles from a variety of different categories. Whether it's a hard cover, soft cover, paperback, or collectible you're looking for, the Kingston Symphony Volunteers Book Fair has you covered!

Get first access to the incredible selection of books at the Kingston Symphony Volunteers Book Fair by purchasing an Early Entry ticket for opening night. A ticket lets you shop from 4-4:30 p.m. before the Book Fair officially starts at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Tickets are $25 each and only 50 tickets will be sold. Entry at 4:30 p.m. is $5 and these tickets are available at the door. Entry on all other dates of the Book Fair is free.

Visit our site for Early Entry tickets and more information. https://www.kingstonsymphony.ca/events/book-fair

Sale Dates
Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Friday, September 5, 2025 - 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday, September 6, 2025 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sunday, September 7, 2025 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Monday, September 8 - Friday, September 12, 2025 - 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Saturday, September 13, 2025 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sunday, September 14, 2025 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Ready for a book bonanza? The Kingston Symphony Volunteers Book Fair has thousands of books of every category! Categories include: Fiction (featuring many recent novels), Mystery, Biography, Politics, Music, Canadiana, Children’s, Literature, Poetry, History, Military, Art, Architecture, Health and Fitness, Self-help and DIY, and many more. Collectible hunter? We have some excellent collectibles from a variety of different categories. Whether it's a hard cover, soft cover, paperback, or collectible you're looking for, the Kingston Symphony Volunteers Book Fair has you covered!

Get first access to the incredible selection of books at the Kingston Symphony Volunteers Book Fair by purchasing an Early Entry ticket for opening night. A ticket lets you shop from 4-4:30 p.m. before the Book Fair officially starts at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Tickets are $25 each and only 50 tickets will be sold. Entry at 4:30 p.m. is $5 and these tickets are available at the door. Entry on all other dates of the Book Fair is free.

Visit our site for Early Entry tickets and more information. https://www.kingstonsymphony.ca/events/book-fair

Sale Dates
Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Friday, September 5, 2025 - 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday, September 6, 2025 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sunday, September 7, 2025 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Monday, September 8 - Friday, September 12, 2025 - 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Saturday, September 13, 2025 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sunday, September 14, 2025 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Ready for a book bonanza? The Kingston Symphony Volunteers Book Fair has thousands of books of every category! Categories include: Fiction (featuring many recent novels), Mystery, Biography, Politics, Music, Canadiana, Children’s, Literature, Poetry, History, Military, Art, Architecture, Health and Fitness, Self-help and DIY, and many more. Collectible hunter? We have some excellent collectibles from a variety of different categories. Whether it's a hard cover, soft cover, paperback, or collectible you're looking for, the Kingston Symphony Volunteers Book Fair has you covered!

Get first access to the incredible selection of books at the Kingston Symphony Volunteers Book Fair by purchasing an Early Entry ticket for opening night. A ticket lets you shop from 4-4:30 p.m. before the Book Fair officially starts at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Tickets are $25 each and only 50 tickets will be sold. Entry at 4:30 p.m. is $5 and these tickets are available at the door. Entry on all other dates of the Book Fair is free.

Visit our site for Early Entry tickets and more information. https://www.kingstonsymphony.ca/events/book-fair

Sale Dates
Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Friday, September 5, 2025 - 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday, September 6, 2025 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sunday, September 7, 2025 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Monday, September 8 - Friday, September 12, 2025 - 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Saturday, September 13, 2025 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sunday, September 14, 2025 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Ready for a book bonanza? The Kingston Symphony Volunteers Book Fair has thousands of books of every category! Categories include: Fiction (featuring many recent novels), Mystery, Biography, Politics, Music, Canadiana, Children’s, Literature, Poetry, History, Military, Art, Architecture, Health and Fitness, Self-help and DIY, and many more. Collectible hunter? We have some excellent collectibles from a variety of different categories. Whether it's a hard cover, soft cover, paperback, or collectible you're looking for, the Kingston Symphony Volunteers Book Fair has you covered!

Get first access to the incredible selection of books at the Kingston Symphony Volunteers Book Fair by purchasing an Early Entry ticket for opening night. A ticket lets you shop from 4-4:30 p.m. before the Book Fair officially starts at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Tickets are $25 each and only 50 tickets will be sold. Entry at 4:30 p.m. is $5 and these tickets are available at the door. Entry on all other dates of the Book Fair is free.

Visit our site for Early Entry tickets and more information. https://www.kingstonsymphony.ca/events/book-fair

Sale Dates
Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Friday, September 5, 2025 - 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday, September 6, 2025 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sunday, September 7, 2025 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Monday, September 8 - Friday, September 12, 2025 - 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Saturday, September 13, 2025 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sunday, September 14, 2025 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Step aboard history! 
The Great Lakes Museum’s S.S. Keewatin — the world’s only remaining Edwardian-era passenger steamliner — officially launched its second season of tours on May 11, 2025. Built in 1907, this magnificent vessel attracted over 23,000 visitors in 2024 and continues to captivate guests with its elegance, legacy, and maritime stories.

Three guided tours are available:

• 75-minute Premium Experience: Access to all available passenger and crew areas
• 45-minute Essentials Experience: Main passenger areas - perfect for families
• 30-minute Engine Room Experience: Explore the boiler room and original steam engines

All tours include personal headsets.

You can book tickets in advance at greatlakesmuseum.ca/buy-tickets. The museum is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Important Information About Accessibility
The S.S. Keewatin is not an accessible ship. Gangways, multiple steep stairways, and narrow passages prohibit the use of mobility devices and strollers. Passengers must be physically fit enough to stand for the length of the tour and navigate tight quarters, stairways, and uneven surfaces. The Museum galleries are fully accessible, and the washrooms are partially accessible. Registered dog guides and service animals are welcome.

Ready for a book bonanza? The Kingston Symphony Volunteers Book Fair has thousands of books of every category! Categories include: Fiction (featuring many recent novels), Mystery, Biography, Politics, Music, Canadiana, Children’s, Literature, Poetry, History, Military, Art, Architecture, Health and Fitness, Self-help and DIY, and many more. Collectible hunter? We have some excellent collectibles from a variety of different categories. Whether it's a hard cover, soft cover, paperback, or collectible you're looking for, the Kingston Symphony Volunteers Book Fair has you covered!

Get first access to the incredible selection of books at the Kingston Symphony Volunteers Book Fair by purchasing an Early Entry ticket for opening night. A ticket lets you shop from 4-4:30 p.m. before the Book Fair officially starts at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Tickets are $25 each and only 50 tickets will be sold. Entry at 4:30 p.m. is $5 and these tickets are available at the door. Entry on all other dates of the Book Fair is free.

Visit our site for Early Entry tickets and more information. https://www.kingstonsymphony.ca/events/book-fair

Sale Dates
Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Friday, September 5, 2025 - 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday, September 6, 2025 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sunday, September 7, 2025 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Monday, September 8 - Friday, September 12, 2025 - 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Saturday, September 13, 2025 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sunday, September 14, 2025 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Ready for a book bonanza? The Kingston Symphony Volunteers Book Fair has thousands of books of every category! Categories include: Fiction (featuring many recent novels), Mystery, Biography, Politics, Music, Canadiana, Children’s, Literature, Poetry, History, Military, Art, Architecture, Health and Fitness, Self-help and DIY, and many more. Collectible hunter? We have some excellent collectibles from a variety of different categories. Whether it's a hard cover, soft cover, paperback, or collectible you're looking for, the Kingston Symphony Volunteers Book Fair has you covered!

Get first access to the incredible selection of books at the Kingston Symphony Volunteers Book Fair by purchasing an Early Entry ticket for opening night. A ticket lets you shop from 4-4:30 p.m. before the Book Fair officially starts at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Tickets are $25 each and only 50 tickets will be sold. Entry at 4:30 p.m. is $5 and these tickets are available at the door. Entry on all other dates of the Book Fair is free.

Visit our site for Early Entry tickets and more information. https://www.kingstonsymphony.ca/events/book-fair

Sale Dates
Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Friday, September 5, 2025 - 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday, September 6, 2025 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sunday, September 7, 2025 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Monday, September 8 - Friday, September 12, 2025 - 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Saturday, September 13, 2025 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sunday, September 14, 2025 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Ready for a book bonanza? The Kingston Symphony Volunteers Book Fair has thousands of books of every category! Categories include: Fiction (featuring many recent novels), Mystery, Biography, Politics, Music, Canadiana, Children’s, Literature, Poetry, History, Military, Art, Architecture, Health and Fitness, Self-help and DIY, and many more. Collectible hunter? We have some excellent collectibles from a variety of different categories. Whether it's a hard cover, soft cover, paperback, or collectible you're looking for, the Kingston Symphony Volunteers Book Fair has you covered!

Get first access to the incredible selection of books at the Kingston Symphony Volunteers Book Fair by purchasing an Early Entry ticket for opening night. A ticket lets you shop from 4-4:30 p.m. before the Book Fair officially starts at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Tickets are $25 each and only 50 tickets will be sold. Entry at 4:30 p.m. is $5 and these tickets are available at the door. Entry on all other dates of the Book Fair is free.

Visit our site for Early Entry tickets and more information. https://www.kingstonsymphony.ca/events/book-fair

Sale Dates
Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Friday, September 5, 2025 - 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday, September 6, 2025 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sunday, September 7, 2025 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Monday, September 8 - Friday, September 12, 2025 - 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Saturday, September 13, 2025 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sunday, September 14, 2025 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Ready for a book bonanza? The Kingston Symphony Volunteers Book Fair has thousands of books of every category! Categories include: Fiction (featuring many recent novels), Mystery, Biography, Politics, Music, Canadiana, Children’s, Literature, Poetry, History, Military, Art, Architecture, Health and Fitness, Self-help and DIY, and many more. Collectible hunter? We have some excellent collectibles from a variety of different categories. Whether it's a hard cover, soft cover, paperback, or collectible you're looking for, the Kingston Symphony Volunteers Book Fair has you covered!

Get first access to the incredible selection of books at the Kingston Symphony Volunteers Book Fair by purchasing an Early Entry ticket for opening night. A ticket lets you shop from 4-4:30 p.m. before the Book Fair officially starts at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Tickets are $25 each and only 50 tickets will be sold. Entry at 4:30 p.m. is $5 and these tickets are available at the door. Entry on all other dates of the Book Fair is free.

Visit our site for Early Entry tickets and more information. https://www.kingstonsymphony.ca/events/book-fair

Sale Dates
Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Friday, September 5, 2025 - 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday, September 6, 2025 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sunday, September 7, 2025 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Monday, September 8 - Friday, September 12, 2025 - 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Saturday, September 13, 2025 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sunday, September 14, 2025 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Step aboard history! 
The Great Lakes Museum’s S.S. Keewatin — the world’s only remaining Edwardian-era passenger steamliner — officially launched its second season of tours on May 11, 2025. Built in 1907, this magnificent vessel attracted over 23,000 visitors in 2024 and continues to captivate guests with its elegance, legacy, and maritime stories.

Three guided tours are available:

• 75-minute Premium Experience: Access to all available passenger and crew areas
• 45-minute Essentials Experience: Main passenger areas - perfect for families
• 30-minute Engine Room Experience: Explore the boiler room and original steam engines

All tours include personal headsets.

You can book tickets in advance at greatlakesmuseum.ca/buy-tickets. The museum is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Important Information About Accessibility
The S.S. Keewatin is not an accessible ship. Gangways, multiple steep stairways, and narrow passages prohibit the use of mobility devices and strollers. Passengers must be physically fit enough to stand for the length of the tour and navigate tight quarters, stairways, and uneven surfaces. The Museum galleries are fully accessible, and the washrooms are partially accessible. Registered dog guides and service animals are welcome.