Kingston

August 11—August 15
28 The Tragically Hip Way
Frontenac Lot - Across from the K-Rock Centre
Kingston, ON
  • Schedule

    SESQUI will be spending the height of summer with its travelling cinematic dome tour in Kingston. SESQUI’s 360° dome will be located on the grounds of the Frontenac lot, near the Kingston harbour and opposite the Rogers K-Rock Centre.

    SESQUI’s HORIZON 360° film will be projected in 9K resolution. The film is approximately 22 minutes in length, and will be screened every half hour in our custom-built SESQUI dome.

    All admission is free and lineups are first come, first serve.

    • Friday, August 11th – 12pm-10pm

    • Saturday, August 12th – 12pm-10pm

    • Sunday, August 13th – 12pm-10pm

    • Monday, August 14th – 12pm-10pm

    • Tuesday, August 15th – 10am-7:30pm*

    *School groups 12pm-2pm (weekdays only).

    We expect Friday night, Saturday and Sunday to be the busiest.The last screening  of the night is half an hour before closing time. We have had up to two hour queues depending on the day.Prepare for the summer weather elements (e.g. heat and rain). Please plan your visit accordingly..

    A number of exciting scheduled Canada 150 themed-events may impact traffic to our SESQUI exhibition site. For a full list of Kingston’s Canada 150 celebrations, click here:
    https://www.cityofkingston.ca/explore/sesquicentennial/events

  • Getting There

    28 The Tragically Hip Way
    Frontenac Lot - Across from the K-Rock Centre
    Kingston, ON

      Bike:

    Kingston has many dedicated bike lanes and paved road shoulders, particularly along Princess, La Salle Causeway, Johnson Street and Brock Street. For all bike routes, consult Kingston’s cycling map.

        Drive:

    From the north-west, take 401 East until you reach exit 619, then drive south on Montreal Street and Rideau Street to The Tragically Hip Way.

    From the west, take Princess Street, left onto Bagot Street and take a right onto Barrack Street.

    From the east, take 401 West and turn onto 15 South at exit 623, continue on route 15 over the La Salle Causeway to The Tragically Hip Way.

    There are approximately 2,500 parking spaces in municipal lots or streets within walking distance of our venue.

        Public Transit:

    From Queen’s University, take bus Route 1 Montreal to the 602 Express that leads to the Wolfe Island Ferry Dock.

    From Kingston Centre, take bus Route 4 Downtown to the 602 Express that leads to the Wolfe Island Ferry Dock.

    From CFB Kingston and Royal Military College, take bus Route 12 Kingston Centre or the 601 Express to the Rogers K-Rock Centre.

    For all Kingston transit routes, times and stop locations, consult the City of Kingston’s transit schedule.

  • Being There

    Accessibility

    The SESQUI tour site is wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair seating can be accommodated in our dome theatre. A service animal may accompany a visitor or any third party with a disability to our exhibition area and theatre.

    Food & Drink

    Food and drink will not be allowed in the dome exhibition area. SESQUI will be working with local-area and shopping mall restaurants, bars and food trucks to provide access and offers to a variety of food and dining options near the theatre exhibition.

    Activations

    SESQUI will be hosting activities, giveaways, education, entertainment and photo opportunities around its venue with other SESQUI, Canada 150, Ontario 150 and Kingston community partners inside and outside our exhibition area.

    Territorial Acknowledgment

    SESQUI would like to acknowledge that the land on which we will gather is the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee Peoples. We are grateful to have the opportunity to present our work in this territory.

    Experience Kingston

    For more information on Kingston, please see Visit Kingston.

  • More Info

    What the Media is Saying

    Canada Turns 150: Top 10 Places to Celebrate the sesquicentennial (Lonely Planet)

    Local Stories and Ambassadors

    See SESQUI’s Community Hub for SESQUI Kingston Stories and Ambassadors

    Press Release

    SESQUI Announces Immersive 360° Cinematic Dome Tour in Ontario (link)
    SESQUI 2017 Immersive 360° cinematic tour (link)