Highlights at The District on Gardiners:

There’s a new community coming to Kingston called The District on Gardiners. It’s in the middle of the city. The city wants it to be a really special place for people who like city life. You can live in condos there and have fun things to do nearby.

The condos are near shopping, restaurants, and a movie theater. People living there can also easily go to the St. Lawrence waterfront for fun events, walks, and bike rides.

Kingston’s Downtown:

Kingston’s downtown is a cool place. There’s a special walkway that connects two streets. It’s near a lake, and there are lots of shops and places to eat. You can find everything you need there.

Education & Where Students Live:

Queen’s University is a famous school in Kingston. A lot of students from around the world go there. Some of them want nice places to live, but there aren’t enough rooms on campus. This makes it hard for them to find a place to live near the school.

Investment Opportunities:

Kingston is a great city to live in. You can rent or buy a home there. Lots of people like living here because there are many homes available. This means you can find a place to live easily.

Here are some numbers about Kingston:

• Around 136,685 people live in Kingston (2017).
• Rents are high, like in Toronto and Ottawa.
• There aren’t many empty homes, which is good.
• Many people who live here are renters.
• Homes in Kingston have low taxes.
• A $350,000 house has a tax bill of about $1,000.
• Most homes have two bedrooms or more.
• There aren’t many empty new homes (built after 2005).
• Rent prices went up 3.2% from 2019 to 2020.
• Students usually live in old houses that need a lot of work.
• New luxury homes with one or two bedrooms are hard to find.
• Rich students and students from other countries like nice private homes.