Plan your visit
From accommodation packages to dinner recommendations, we’ve compiled a list of important information so you can make the most of your time and maximize your experience at KCFF.
Each year we welcome new and returning audiences to Kingston to see some of the best Canadian cinema of the year. Our Festival is like our city: warm, down-to-earth, and approachable. The majority of our venues are in Kingston’s historic downtown and within walking distance or close proximity to one another. Along the way you’ll find a range of incredible restaurants, cafes and pubs from fine dining to quick grab-and-get-back-to-the-festival fare.
We hope that you’ll make the most of your visit to KCFF and enjoy everything our city has to offer… that is, in your downtime when you’re not watching movies, of course!
Our restaurant sponsors are some of the best in the city. We are grateful for their support and hope that you’ll support them in turn!
Amadeus Cafe / 170 Princess St.
Cozy, family-operated restaurant with a patio serving German & Austrian dishes, plus beers on tap.
Atomica Kitchen / Cocktails / 71 Brock St.
Sleek Italian bistro & bar offering pizza, pasta & some Mediterranean dishes with a modern focus. Part of Black Dog Hospitality Group.
Aquaterra / 1 Johnson St.
Elegant outpost serving gourmet New Canadian fare & fine wines in a relaxed space with water views.
Bar Mayla / 343 King St. E.
Relaxed lounge & bar featuring tapas, cocktails, wine, and brunch.
Black Dog Tavern / 69 Brock St.
Thoughtfully sourced French food & wine served in a charming, brick-lined space with a patio. Part of Black Dog Hospitality Group.
Chez Piggy Restaurant / 68 Princess St.
Globally inspired dishes served in a funky former limestone stable with outdoor dining space.
Dianne’s Fish Shack & Smokehouse / 195 Ontario St.
Upbeat restaurant featuring Mexican-inspired seafood & BBQ fare, plus a full bar with margaritas. Part of Black Dog Hospitality Group.
Harper’s Burger Bar / 93 Princess St.
Compact fixture with a patio offering a range of elevated burgers & sides in a modern space. Part of Black Dog Hospitality Group.
Heist Restaurant + Wine Club / 168 Wellington St.
Exceptional food and curated wines served in a historic downtown building.
Passholders can show their Film Pass for a 10% discount!
Le Jardin / 343 King St. E.
Globally inspired food, with an indoor wood-fire grill.
Olivea / 39 Brock St.
Popular establishment with a patio featuring refined Italian cuisine in a modern, industrial space.
Pan Chancho Bakery & Cafe / 44 Princess St.
Charming European-style bakery, cafe & gourmet food shop with global wines & local beers on tap.
Tango Nuevo / 331 King St E.
Cosmopolitan tapas & wine bar with an old-world atmosphere & locally sourced ingredients.
The Toucan / 76 Princess St.
Classic Irish pub with stone walls offering pub fare, draught beers, sports on TV & live bands.
Get ready for a great night’s sleep after an action-packed day of movies.
Confederation Place Hotel / 237 Ontario St.
Courtyard by Marriott Kingston / 103 Dalton Ave
Click here to book your room before Monday, February 10, 2025 and take advantage of our $130.00+tax/night group rate!
Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront / 1 Johnson St.
Contact Morgan Shields (email mshields [@] deltakingston.com, or call 613-650-5417 and ask for Morgan) to get the Festival rate of $189.00+tax/night
Frontenac Club / 225 King St. E.
Head here, click the Book Now button and enter your desired Festival dates, then enter the code KCFF25 to get a minimum of 10% off your rate! Available rooms will then appear and you can make your selection. All rooms include breakfast, parking, wifi and non-alcoholic beverages.
Marriott Bonvoy / 285 King St. E.
Follow this link to get discounted rates on stays between February 24 – March 11!
Mackinnon Brothers Brewing/ 1915 County Rd 22, Bath ON
Official beer sponsor of KCFF25!
Bound by brotherhood, brewed by tradition. Hops and barley grown on family land by eighth-generation farmers.
Three Dog Winery / 1920 Fish Lake Rd, Picton, ON
Official wine sponsor of KCFF25!
Family owned • Delicious wine • Real fun!
Tulips & Maple Catering / 844 Division St, Kingston ON
Expert and creative menus for every occasion.
Coming by train? Starting on February 23rd, you can use discount code 15660 to get 10% off the best available fare in Economy, Economy Plus, Business, Business Plus, and Sleeper class headed to Kingston for the fest. (Subject to the conditions and restrictions of the fare plan to which the additional discount is being applied.) Thanks, VIA Rail!
Our friends at Downtown Kingston have great resources for visitors.
Click on any of the headings below for more details.
How to get here by car, train, or bus
