Kingston really stands out from the crowd with its highly-talented and educated population, and its mosaic of social diversity, both of which were cited in a 2003 study of top city-regions in Canada, conducted by the University of Toronto.

Kingston has also embraced a unique urban live/work lifestyle, reflected in a 2003 Statistics Canada study that saw overwhelming numbers of local residents identify with the City’s educational strengths, active cultural scene, lifestyle amenities, natural environment, outdoor activities and the happy escape from urban sprawl.

To discover more about what makes Kingston tick demographically, it’s well worth reading the full report (PDF).