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'''Williamsville''' is a neighbourhood located in downtown [[Kingston, Ontario]], Canada. The neighbourhood is bounded by Concession Street to the north, Johnson Street to the south and Sir John A Macdonald Blvd to the west, and Division Street to the east.<ref>{{cite web|title=Neighbourhood Profiles - 2011 Census|website |
'''Williamsville''' is a neighbourhood located in downtown [[Kingston, Ontario]], Canada. The neighbourhood is bounded by Concession Street to the north, Johnson Street to the south and Sir John A Macdonald Blvd to the west, and Division Street to the east.<ref>{{cite web|title=Neighbourhood Profiles - 2011 Census|website=City of Kingston}}</ref> Williamsville is represented on the City Council by counsellor Vincent Cinanni <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cityofkingston.ca/council-and-city-administration/council/city-council/ |title= Vincent Cinanni - City of Kingston|publisher=|accessdate=5 July 2024}}</ref> and is also home to the Williamsville Community Association, a local advocacy group committed to the interests of Williamsville's residents, businesses, and agencies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://williamsville.ca/about/our-mission/|title=Our Mission – Williamsville Neighbourhood|publisher=|accessdate=27 April 2017}}</ref> |
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As one of the original neighbourhoods of the City of Kingston, Williamsville is home to several good examples of local Limestone, Victorian, and Craftsman-Style architecture.<ref name="auto">{{cite book|last1=Williamsville Book Committee|title=Williansville Revisited: an Illustrated History of "Williamsville" at Kingston, Ontario|publisher=Williamsville Book Committee|location=Kingston|pages=274}}</ref> The neighbourhood is also known for being the childhood home of [[Don Cherry]] |
As one of the original neighbourhoods of the City of Kingston, Williamsville is home to several good examples of local Limestone, Victorian, and Craftsman-Style architecture.<ref name="auto">{{cite book|last1=Williamsville Book Committee|title=Williansville Revisited: an Illustrated History of "Williamsville" at Kingston, Ontario|publisher=Williamsville Book Committee|location=Kingston|pages=274}}</ref> The neighbourhood is also known for being the childhood home of [[Donald S. Cherry|Don Cherry]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Kennedy|first1=Patrick|title=Hockey and the Hip|url=http://www.thewhig.com/2016/08/20/hockey-and-the-hip|accessdate=6 October 2016|publisher=Kingston Whig-Standard|date=21 August 2016}}</ref> Following the completion of [[Ontario Highway 401]] and declining usage of [[Ontario Highway 2]], the main thoroughfare through Kingston, economic prosperity declined in Williamsville beginning in the 1960s.<ref name="auto"/> As a result, Williamsville has been the subject of several revitalisation efforts based on the Williamsville Main Street Study.<ref>{{cite web|title=Williamsville Main Street Study|url=https://www.cityofkingston.ca/city-hall/projects-construction/archived-projects/williamsville/williamsville-main-street-study|website=City of Kingston|accessdate=6 October 2016}}</ref> These efforts have led to extensive renovations to the [[Kingston Memorial Centre]], significant investment in infrastructure along Princess Street along the Williamsville corridor,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Ste Marie Lacroix|first1=Brianne|title=Construction starts on upper Princess Street|url=http://www.thewhig.com/2014/04/07/construction-starts-on-upper-princess-street|accessdate=6 October 2016|publisher=Kingston Whig-Standard|date=7 April 2014}}</ref> new residential development projects,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Hutchins|first1=Bill|title=Developer unveils dual hi-rise condos on Williamsville's Princess Street|url=http://www.kingstonregion.com/news-story/4545991-developer-unveils-dual-hi-rise-condos-on-williamsville-s-princess-street/|accessdate=6 October 2016|publisher=Kingston Heritage|date=29 May 2014}}</ref> and the addition of Kingston's second Farmers' Market.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.memorialcentrefarmersmarket.com/|title=Memorial Centre Farmers' Market - where the farmers you meet grow the food you eat!|publisher=|accessdate=27 April 2017}}</ref> |
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==Events== |
==Events== |
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Each year, Williamsville hosts several of Kingston's festivals, including the Kingston Fall Fair,<ref>http://www.kingstonfair.com/</ref> the Kingston Ribfest & Craft Beer Show,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kingstonribandbeerfest.com/|title=Ribfest Kingston - Home - Kingston Ribfest & Craft Beer Show|publisher=|accessdate=27 April 2017}}</ref> and the Kingston Health & Fitness Expo.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kingstonist.com/event/kingston-health-fitness-expo-race/|title=Kingston Health & Fitness Expo and Race - Kingstonist|publisher=|accessdate=27 April 2017}}</ref> |
Each year, Williamsville hosts several of Kingston's festivals, including the Kingston Fall Fair,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kingstonfair.com/ |title=Home |website=kingstonfair.com}}</ref> the Kingston Ribfest & Craft Beer Show,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kingstonribandbeerfest.com/|title=Ribfest Kingston - Home - Kingston Ribfest & Craft Beer Show|publisher=|accessdate=27 April 2017}}</ref> and the Kingston Health & Fitness Expo.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kingstonist.com/event/kingston-health-fitness-expo-race/|title=Kingston Health & Fitness Expo and Race - Kingstonist|publisher=|accessdate=27 April 2017}}</ref> |
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== Notable attractions == |
== Notable attractions == |
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==Notable people== |
==Notable people== |
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* [[Don Cherry]] |
* [[Donald S. Cherry|Don Cherry]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 14:48, 8 December 2024
Williamsville is a neighbourhood located in downtown Kingston, Ontario, Canada. The neighbourhood is bounded by Concession Street to the north, Johnson Street to the south and Sir John A Macdonald Blvd to the west, and Division Street to the east.[1] Williamsville is represented on the City Council by counsellor Vincent Cinanni [2] and is also home to the Williamsville Community Association, a local advocacy group committed to the interests of Williamsville's residents, businesses, and agencies.[3]
As one of the original neighbourhoods of the City of Kingston, Williamsville is home to several good examples of local Limestone, Victorian, and Craftsman-Style architecture.[4] The neighbourhood is also known for being the childhood home of Don Cherry.[5] Following the completion of Ontario Highway 401 and declining usage of Ontario Highway 2, the main thoroughfare through Kingston, economic prosperity declined in Williamsville beginning in the 1960s.[4] As a result, Williamsville has been the subject of several revitalisation efforts based on the Williamsville Main Street Study.[6] These efforts have led to extensive renovations to the Kingston Memorial Centre, significant investment in infrastructure along Princess Street along the Williamsville corridor,[7] new residential development projects,[8] and the addition of Kingston's second Farmers' Market.[9]
Events
[edit]Each year, Williamsville hosts several of Kingston's festivals, including the Kingston Fall Fair,[10] the Kingston Ribfest & Craft Beer Show,[11] and the Kingston Health & Fitness Expo.[12]
Notable attractions
[edit]- Kingston Memorial Centre
- Memorial Centre Farmers' Market
Notable people
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Neighbourhood Profiles - 2011 Census". City of Kingston.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ^ "Vincent Cinanni - City of Kingston". Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ "Our Mission – Williamsville Neighbourhood". Retrieved 27 April 2017.
- ^ a b Williamsville Book Committee. Williansville Revisited: an Illustrated History of "Williamsville" at Kingston, Ontario. Kingston: Williamsville Book Committee. p. 274.
- ^ Kennedy, Patrick (21 August 2016). "Hockey and the Hip". Kingston Whig-Standard. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
- ^ "Williamsville Main Street Study". City of Kingston. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
- ^ Ste Marie Lacroix, Brianne (7 April 2014). "Construction starts on upper Princess Street". Kingston Whig-Standard. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
- ^ Hutchins, Bill (29 May 2014). "Developer unveils dual hi-rise condos on Williamsville's Princess Street". Kingston Heritage. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
- ^ "Memorial Centre Farmers' Market - where the farmers you meet grow the food you eat!". Retrieved 27 April 2017.
- ^ "Home". kingstonfair.com.
- ^ "Ribfest Kingston - Home - Kingston Ribfest & Craft Beer Show". Retrieved 27 April 2017.
- ^ "Kingston Health & Fitness Expo and Race - Kingstonist". Retrieved 27 April 2017.