218 Princess St

Grand Theatre

ListedKingston, Ontario · Register as of October 12, 2026

Is it a heritage property?

Yes. 218 Princess St, Kingston is listed on the municipal heritage register.

Listed (non-designated) properties come off municipal registers on January 1, 2027 unless council issues a notice of intention to designate first, and can't be relisted for five years. Source: City of Kingston — Heritage Properties, as of October 12, 2026.

80days until January 1, 2027, when listed properties without a notice of intention to designate come off the register. What that means

At a glance

Heritage neighbours: 6 other heritage properties within 100 m
Ward: District 11 King’s Town
Comes off the register: January 1, 2027
Location: Matched to the municipal address

The Grand Theatre in Kingston is built on a site that has held a theatre since 1879. In 1889, it presented Canada's first opera, Leo, the Royal Cadet, which was written by two Kingston residents, Oscar Telgmann, and George Cameron. The original Martin’s Opera House burnt down in 1898, and the present structure took its place in 1902. It opened on January 15 of that year with the comic opera Dolly Vardon. It went on…Statement of cultural heritage value, from City of Kingston — Heritage Properties · full text at the source

Building details from the municipality's register unless marked otherwise.

Condition on the ground

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A vacant or neglected heritage building can be reported to the municipality's property standards or by-law office (311 in most cities). Photos must be taken from public property and must not show people.