# Kingston Living

Located in the heart of Eastern Ontario, Kingston has all of the necessary ingredients to attract and retain the talent needed for technology-based companies to thrive.

### Three world-renowned post-secondary education institutions
- Queen’s University
- St. Lawrence College
- Royal Military College of Canada

### An ecosystem of innovation
With thriving public & private sectors working closely together to identify new opportunities for collaboration, Kingston is poised to become a hotbed for job creation and growth, new and existing investments as well as an overall increase in economic output.

### A vibrant arts and culture community
Offering something for everyone, Kingston is home to art galleries, museums, festivals, a healthy downtown core with local shops, restaurants and bars as well as access to nature.

### Steeped in history
The first capital of the [United Province of Canada](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Province_of_Canada) on February 10, 1841

### An affordable lifestyle
With the average price of $333,210 (Source: KAREA) for a single family home in 2017, Kingston is close in proximity to Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal.
- Distance from Ottawa: 196.1 km (2hrs)
- Distance from Toronto: 263.2km (2hrs 30mins)
- Distance from Montreal: 287.8 km (3hrs)