The 2016 Waterfront Plan included a high-level concept for the promenade and was approved by Council. This project was given a ranking of 5 of the 137 projects in the plan.

Consultation and detailed planning for the project began in 2021 and in April 2022, Council approved a project scope change to extend the promenade to the lighthouse. The proposed budget was increased to $9M and is included in the City’s 2024 capital budget for consideration.

Community consultation started in 2021 with a presentation of the proposed promenade extending to the bend of the breakwall. In response to strong community interest, a variety of optional design elements outside the approved budget were also included for feedback through the consultation process.

Feedback from the initial public engagement sessions and online surveys indicated a preference for a longer and wider walkway than the original base design, thereby improving the user experience and increasing the capacity of the promenade. Lengthening the walkway in the future would be a challenge. There was also a community preference for general public realm enhancements.

Geotechnical investigation

The City conducted a geotechnical investigation of the breakwall in July 2022. Borehole samples were taken, and test piles and depth probing were completed. The composition of the breakwall structure and depth of lakebed and bedrock was recorded. This information will assist the designers in completing the planning prior to construction.

Detailed designs

As project planning advances, two design solutions for the outer leg of the promenade are being considered: a concrete deck or an elevated walkway to the lighthouse.  The final configuration will be determined prior to construction. 

Review the latest designs on Get Involved Kingston.

Further project enhancements may be considered, subject to the ability to secure diverse sources of funding. All City sponsorship opportunities are updated regularly.

For accessibility feedback related to the proposed improvements please contact the project contact listed on this page (in accordance with Ontario Regulation 191/11).

Public engagement timeline

January 2024 - Fifth public engagement

A survey was available on Get Involved Kingston until Feb. 1 to offer feedback on the latest designs.

January 2023 - Fourth public engagement

• The final project concept plans for the project have been posted.

• Feedback can be provided on Get Involved Kingston until Jan. 31, 2023.

Winter 2022 - Third public engagement

• The revised project concept plans have been posted.
• A survey was available on Get Involved Kingston to offer feedback on the revised project concept plans. Read the winter public engagement summary.

Fall 2021 - Second public engagement

• The revised project concept plans for the project have been posted.
• Watch the second public engagement session to see the proposed conceptual designs and learn more about this project. A presentation and Zoom Q&A with City staff were offered during this session.
• A survey was available on Get Involved Kingston to offer feedback on the key elements and proposed enhancements. Read the fall public engagement summary.

Summer 2021 - First public engagement

• The initial project concept plans for the project have been posted.
• Watch the afternoon or evening public engagement sessions to learn about the project. A presentation and a Zoom Q&A with City staff and the consulting team were offered during each session.
• A survey was available on Get Involved Kingston to offer feedback on the key elements and proposed enhancements. Read the summer public engagement summary.