It's Time to
Get Active!
Get Active in
the Kingston Area!
Welcome to Kingston Gets Active!
A Message from Peter Milliken, M.P.
Children's Fitness Tax Credit
With the new school year underway, many children in Kingston and the Islands who are enrolled in fitness programs may be eligible for the Children's Fitness Tax Credit.
Time for Kingstonians to get active
On Nov. 17 (2009), city council endorsed an Active Living Charter for the City of Kingston. This marks a pivotal moment, and opportunity, for our city.
The charter signifies a commitment to promoting "active transportation," which means any form of self-propelled travel (such as walking or cycling), either on its own or in combination with public transit. It also means a commitment to promote recreational walking and cycling, as well as other forms of physical recreation.
Get Active with Walk On!
Volunteer led walks provide a safe, free, and social atmosphere
for people of all ages to increase their physical activity.
No registration required. Accessible to mobility disabilities.
Walk On can be your first step to a healthier you.
Call 613-549-1232, ext. 1180 for more information.
COMMUNITY-Wide Physical Activity Pass is back in its 5th Year
Effective November 1st, all Grade 5, 9 and 10 students from two local school boards, Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) and Limestone District School Board (LDSB), will get free access to participating facilities at designated times. Kingston Gets Active (KGA) is the coalition spearheading this community-wide program aimed at getting students active. “We are very fortunate to have close partnerships with many local organizations that assist in making this program a success,” said Hang Nhan, Coordinator of Kingston Gets Active.
Volunteer to be an Ambassador
Kingston Gets Active is dedicated group working together to promote physical activity in Kingston.
Kingston is a spcial place and volunteers are special people. We invite you to join us to be a volunteer KGA Ambassador. A varitety of roles are available to match your interests, abilities, and time.
Pedometer Lending Program
Kingston residents who want to get a move on can now measure their progress with the help of the pedometer lending program that has been set up at local libraries. Pedometers, which count the wearer’s steps during physical activity, can be borrowed for up to three weeks and can be renewed.
