The Kingston Expedition
Schedule
Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Portsmouth Olympic Harbour, Kingston | Kingston, ON
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~Mission~To explore and pay homage to key Kingston sites from the War of 1812.
~Kit~
1812 kit.
~Schedule~
Wed July 15
• Travel
• Arrive
• Set up camp
• Dinner
Thurs July 16
• Breakfast
• Launch boats
• Sail day 1 – HMS St. Lawrence, Kingston Harbour
• Lunch on board
• Return to dock 6:00 pm
• Dinner on land
Fri July 17
• Breakfast
• Sail day 2 – Navy Bay, Point Frederick, Naval Yards, Stone Frigate, Deadman Bay, Cedar Island
• Lunch on board
• Return to dock 6:00 pm
• Dinner on land
Sat July 18
• Breakfast
• Sail day 3 – Wolfe Island, Garden Island
• Lunch on board
• Return to dock 6:00 pm
• Dinner on land
Sun July 19
• Recover boat
• Pack up
• Maritime Museum (10-5)
• Travel home
~Cost~
• Deposit
o $100 per person by June 1 2026
o This secures your place on the expedition and goes towards general expenses
o Used to cover communal lunches
o Does not cover accommodations
o Payable via e-transfer to [email protected]
• Accommodation
o Option 1: Portsmouth Church (716 King St W Kingston) - $151 per person, up to 6 persons
Payable by June 20
o Option 2: Camping at John Dixon’s Place - Free
• Communal lunches aboard boat (3)
o Included in deposit
• Launch fees, dockage, boat gas, and trailer parking included in deposit
Note that while there is a minor cost to this program, you are essentially getting a fantastic Kingston ‘staycation’ for 5 days at a huge discount. There will be opportunities throughout the week to explore the historic City on your own should you wish to do so. HMS Psyche Canadian Maritime Heritage Society is defraying some of the costs.
The deposit is also intended to secure commitment.
Deposits are non-refundable for any reason.
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