Why Kingston

why kingstonLocation, location, location

Kingston is the hub of eastern Ontario.  From here, it is only a two-hour drive to the major population centres of Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and Syracuse, New York  - and immediate access to markets of more than 130 million people within a day´s drive.

The city also offers un-congested border access within 30 minutes via the 1000 Island Bridge.  (This crossing rarely experiences delays.)

Kingston is a major distribution centre between Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal.  Business can locate one facility in Kingston and have ready access to these key markets.   Several transportation and warehousing and distribution companies have recognized this advantage and consolidated their operations into Kingston.

Cost Competitive Environment

Being competitive is about keeping costs under control and driving margins.  Kingston offers a more cost effective proposition for businesses looking to locate or expand in Kingston.  Whether it´s development fees or land costs, we offer better value than the GTA, Ottawa or Montreal.  Serviced land in these areas can cost upward of $500,000 per acre; in Kingston, a similar parcel costs in the range of $35,000. 

Modern Infrastructure

Transportation

Kingston is served by excellent highway and rail transportation systems(passenger and freight)

Kingston is strategically placed on the south side of Highway 401 and offers immediate access from 5 major intersections covering the city from  west to east.  This major highway also provides direct access to the 1000 Islands International Bridge and Interstate 81 in New York State.

Via Rail and CN Rail have regular daily service to Kingston for both passenger travel and freight services between major markets throughout Canada.

Kingston is also home to the Norman Rogers Airport with daily passenger and goods flights into Pearson International Airport.

Telecommunications

Our telecommunications infrastructure is also state of the art with wide band communications networks offering:

  • Digital      
  • Local Internet Providers  
  • Fibre Optics
  • Internet ADSL
  • Scaleable Transmission Speed

 Property

Kingston has a huge inventory of vacant land for development and buildings available for sale or lease.  From classical office buildings in the bustling downtown hub, to fully serviced business parks, business investors have a wide range.

This website is your source for information on properties and development in Kingston.  Find available properties, search rates, fees and incentives, and discover how Kingston can meet your business objectives.