Williamsville, Kingston Explained

Williamsville is a neighbourhood located in downtown Kingston, Ontario, Canada. The neighbourhood is bounded by Concession Street to the north, Johnson Street to the south and Sir John A Macdonald Blvd to the west, and Division Street to the east.[1] Williamsville is represented on the City Council by counsellor Vincent Cinanni [2] and is also home to the Williamsville Community Association, a local advocacy group committed to the interests of Williamsville's residents, businesses, and agencies.[3]

As one of the original neighbourhoods of the City of Kingston, Williamsville is home to several good examples of local Limestone, Victorian, and Craftsman-Style architecture.[4] The neighbourhood is also known for being the childhood home of Don Cherry.[5] Following the completion of Ontario Highway 401 and declining usage of Ontario Highway 2, the main thoroughfare through Kingston, economic prosperity declined in Williamsville beginning in the 1960s.[4] As a result, Williamsville has been the subject of several revitalisation efforts based on the Williamsville Main Street Study.[6] These efforts have led to extensive renovations to the Kingston Memorial Centre, significant investment in infrastructure along Princess Street along the Williamsville corridor,[7] new residential development projects,[8] and the addition of Kingston's second Farmers' Market.[9]

Events

Each year, Williamsville hosts several of Kingston's festivals, including the Kingston Fall Fair,[10] the Kingston Ribfest & Craft Beer Show,[11] and the Kingston Health & Fitness Expo.[12]

Notable attractions

Notable people

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Neighbourhood Profiles - 2011 Census. City of Kingston.
  2. Web site: - Vincent Cinanni - City of Kingston. 5 July 2024.
  3. Web site: Our Mission – Williamsville Neighbourhood. 27 April 2017.
  4. Book: Williamsville Book Committee. Williansville Revisited: an Illustrated History of "Williamsville" at Kingston, Ontario. Williamsville Book Committee. Kingston. 274.
  5. News: Kennedy. Patrick. Hockey and the Hip. 6 October 2016. Kingston Whig-Standard. 21 August 2016.
  6. Web site: Williamsville Main Street Study. City of Kingston. 6 October 2016.
  7. News: Ste Marie Lacroix. Brianne. Construction starts on upper Princess Street. 6 October 2016. Kingston Whig-Standard. 7 April 2014.
  8. News: Hutchins. Bill. Developer unveils dual hi-rise condos on Williamsville's Princess Street. 6 October 2016. Kingston Heritage. 29 May 2014.
  9. Web site: Memorial Centre Farmers' Market - where the farmers you meet grow the food you eat!. 27 April 2017.
  10. Web site: Home . kingstonfair.com.
  11. Web site: Ribfest Kingston - Home - Kingston Ribfest & Craft Beer Show. 27 April 2017.
  12. Web site: Kingston Health & Fitness Expo and Race - Kingstonist. 27 April 2017.