What country is Kingston in?
Canada
When was it named the first capital?
February 10, 1841
Was it a long-standing political epicenter for the nation?
no
When did its political importance end?
in 1844
What importance does it serve now?
the community has remained an important military installation
What is Kingston's original name?
Cataraqui
What is one possible meaning of that word?
"the place where one hides".
Derived from which tribe?
from the Iroquois
What is another possible translation?
"place of retreat"
Do any of the names have to do with water?
yes
Which?
"muddy river", "clay bank rising out of the water" or "where the rivers and lake meet".
Which rivers is Kingston located near?
the St. Lawrence River and at the mouth of the Cataraqui River
And which major lake?
Lake Ontario
What is Kingston's nickname?
""Limestone City""
Why?
because of the many heritage buildings constructed using local limestone.
Which major cities is it in the middle of?
between Toronto and Montreal
Is there a tourist destination nearby?
yes
Named?
The Thousand Islands tourist region
What was known as Cataraqui in 1673?
a French trading post and military fort
When was it renamed Kingston?
After the British conquered New France