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All the details at your fingertips!

Find the Homecoming App on the and the , and log in with your unique access.  

Once you’re set up, you can easily view your agenda, explore events, quickly access your game tickets, utilize your discount, chat with friends, and get live support from our team to help you make the most of this exciting weekend.

Please note that the app is only available to Queen’s Alumni who requested access and provided a valid, unique email address. Email us if you have any questions.

Live support over the weekend

Message us directly through the app’s chat function. Our team will be available at the following times:

• Friday/Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm
• Sunday: 9 am – 11 am

Learn more about the Homecoming App and how to install it below: 

Access your digital tickets for the Queen’s Gaels vs. Windsor Lancers football game through your profile on the Homecoming App:

1. Open the app and tap the three lines in the top left to open the sidebar
2. Tap your name to open your user profile
3. Select the Files tab
4. Find and select the PDF copy of your tickets

Reminder

Tickets are uploaded to the profile of the person who registered and purchased them. If you registered as a guest of another alum, your tickets will be available in their profile, not yours.

Go Gaels Go!

If you’ve requested physical tickets for the Queen’s Gaels vs. Windsor Lancers football game, you can pick them up on campus at the following times and locations:

• Friday: At Grant Hall during check-in, from 1 to 6 pm
• Saturday (game day): At Grant Hall from 8 to 10 am, or at Richardson Stadium from 11 am to 1 pm

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. 

Parking

On campus

If parking at the hotel is not available, you can take advantage of the parking holiday on campus. This means that all surface parking lots on campus are free to use this Friday, October 17, and Saturday, October 18.

Near Downtown

Downtown Kingston has metered parking on most streets and a mix of parking lots and garages. provides more information on rates and lot locations.

Kingston has partnered with to offer a new way to pay for parking at all Municipal Pay & Display parking lot locations and accessible on-street parking spaces across the city. You can search, pay for, and top up parking from a phone, tablet, or computer.

When using this service, make sure to double-check the fees and codes related to the parking lots. 

Kingston Transit

provides bus service within the urban area of the City of Kingston. With a variety of convenient and accessible travel options, it's easy to get you where you want to go.

For bus schedules and maps, visit . Use the for suggested transit routes. Find out more .

Kingston Transit provides Park & Ride for those who wish to park their vehicles and ride the bus the rest of the way to their destination. Free parking at these locations is available on a first-come, first-served basis at:

• - 1350 Gardiners Road
• - Corner of Days Road & Front Road
• - 2295 Princess Street
• - 900 Henderson Boulevard
• - east of Highway 15

Taxis

•  613-546-1111
• 613-546-2222

Explore the university

See a and discover key places, green spaces, landmarks, and accessible routes. You can also learn about accessibility here. 

Open houses and buildings 

Many buildings are hosting Open Houses over the weekend! Please take a look at the Homecoming Events Calendar: Open Houses for the most up-to-date times and information. The following key venues are open to the public:

• The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
• (now open)

Guided tours

Guided tours are unavailable during Homecoming weekend, but you can arrange a tour at a different time, almost any day of the year. Please contact the Campus Tours team in the Registrar’s Office or use the to enjoy a self-guided tour. 

If you have questions about commuter services, please visit the Commuter Services guide here.

There are some hotels and historic inns in downtown Kingston that offer premier accommodation. See  for the most comprehensive list of available accommodation. 

For group bookings, check with your Reunion Coordinator in the Reunions Directory to see if one has been made for your year at a Kingston hotel.

This information is typically shared in your Class Reunion emails. If you are not receiving your emails, we might not have current contact information for you. Update your information through our secure  or email our Contact Centre.

Tip: Group Bookings are often released about 5-6 weeks before Homecoming if the rooms haven’t been booked. If you checked during the summer and were unable to find availability, it’s possible that more space at the key downtown hotels will open up closer to the homecoming date.

Kingston's  is located at 209 Ontario St. in the heart of downtown across from Kingston's historic City Hall. It is open daily to answer all your questions about what to see and do, or where to stay or dine – all the local information you need to help make your stay an enjoyable one.

The  also offers the convenience of purchasing tickets for some of Kingston's world-class attractions, including , , and the .

• is open on Friday, noon - 6 pm, closed Saturday
• is open to alumni Thurs-Sat 11:30 am - 1 am, Sun-Wed 11:30 am - 9 pm. After 9 pm, the Pub is student-only and 19+ after 9 pm, with one guest allowed to be signed in per student.
• On-Campus dining information can be found on the Dining and Hospitality website
• Ban Righ dining hall will be closed during Homecoming weekend

The university is committed to providing an environment that promotes the responsible use of alcohol through education and harm reduction strategies, responsible service of alcohol at licensed locations and events, and the encouragement of alcohol free spaces, activities, and programs. As part of this commitment, the university continually strives to implement best practices with respect to alcohol related behaviors and practices. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Alcohol Policy is followed by all on-campus establishments and off-campus sanctioned events.

Note: Ban Righ will be closed during Homecoming weekend. Leonard Dining Hall will be open.

boasts a number of gourmet and casual dining options. Take advantage of the many patios while the weather still cooperates, or take a side trip to  and explore Canada’s hottest growing wine region.

If you’re hungry for a bit of nostalgia, you can hit old favourites like the Kingston Brew Pub, Morrison’s, and the Grad Club. Visit Queen’s Hospitality Services for the cost and times of meals.

Need a sweater for the football game? There are several places on campus to buy some new ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ gear:

• (Inside the Athletics and Recreation Centre)