Summer in Kingston
Queen’s University has a beautiful, vibrant setting in the heart of Kingston, Ontario. It’s walkable and bikeable to great amenities, sports facilities, restaurants, music venues, theatres, and a waterfront that is a famous sailing centre. Kingston offers the best of both worlds: a dynamic, small city that’s close to Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, and major U.S. centres.
“The summer I was enrolled in the GDA program was very memorable. I vividly remember reading "Conspiracy of Fools" for the book report with my roommates by the pier during the sunny afternoons, trying to figure out complicated tax concepts with my roommates, and the end of summer barbecue with everyone in the program.”
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Life in Kingston
With more restaurant offerings per capita than almost any other city in Canada, even the most discerning of foodies will find some new favourites here. In addition to plenty of pubs and nightclubs, the Kingston region boasts some of the finest craft brewers and wine producers in the country.
Take in a play or enjoy a concert at one of Kingston’s performing arts facilities. Be inspired in the many art galleries, artisan shops and studio tours available throughout the city. Kingston is also home to dozens of annual festivals and events every year.
The majority of Queen’s students live within a 15 minute walk to campus, eliminating the time-consuming commutes associated with universities in larger urban centres. This closeness creates a strong sense of community amongst our students that is truly unique.
Go to visitkingston.ca and kingstoncanada.com for current and future events.
“Given the small size of the program, I developed close friendships with my peers throughout my GDA summer. I have numerous memorable moments, from afternoons swimming at the pier to watching hockey games at the Brass, attending GDA barbecues, and late nights studying for our tax final. This program helped me create lasting friendships and a strong support system as I began my first full-time job in audit. The following summer, I studied for my CFE exam with two close friends from the GDA program, and we all celebrated passing the exam together. I will always be thankful for that extra semester I spent at Queen’s before moving to Toronto for work.”