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The Royal Kingston Curling Club has had several moves since its inception in 1820. Its first location was at the foot of Earl Street in Donald McIntosh’s storehouse. The second, a “two-sheet shed,” built in 1860, was at the head of Gore Street; the Gore View apartments may be on the site. (This elegant residence was built in 1875.) Meanwhile, the Curling club moved in 1870 to the old Collegiate Institute grounds on Barrie Street and another two-sheet rink, which expanded to five sheets in 1899. A fire in 1922 resulted in a further move and construction of the rink between Earl and Clergy Streets west of Division Street. This penultimate site is now incorporated into the Queen’s Centre.
The fifth and current location, on the east side of Days Road just north of Front Road, is one of which the Royal Kingston Curling Club can be proud. It is a highly functional building of modern materials and offers an attractive, safe, and healthy space for enthusiasts of the sport. The members of the Curling Club have viewed the concrete walls of this structure as a perfect background to display their history. However, they have not simply affixed their photographs, trophies, and bonspiel banners to the walls but have wisely invested in beautifully made wood and glass display cases that both enhance their building and preserve their treasures.
There are several other ways that this busy organization keeps its history alive. It has a club crest with the year 1820 incorporated into the design. It also tells its history through its handbook, along with the rules of the sport and other useful information so that each new member learns of the history on joining. In 1970 for the celebration of its 150th anniversary, the Kingston Curling Club produced a “Souvenir Book” that began with a letter of official congratulations from E.V. Swain (Val Swain), mayor of the City of Kingston, and an avid supporter of heritage. This was followed by (true to form) Some History of the Kings ton Curling Club . Further on, Some Historical Notes which are about Kingston, its first mayor, Thomas Kirkpatrick, Barrister, and John Counter, eight-term mayor who “did a lot for the City of Kingston.” And, that is not all. In Some History of Curling in Kings ton, they have reproduced the original rules and regulations of the Kingston Curling Club, which were found by Colonel C.M. Strange of 25 West Street amongst his grandfather’s papers.

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The Fairfield Homestead Heritage Association was formed in 1990, to ensure the preservation of the Fairfield Homstead, the house, associated collectionsof documents, furniture, and other artefacts, and the adjacent landscape for the study, education, and enjoyment of present and future generations; as well as to provide a variety of oppportunities for the discovery and appreciation of the heritage of the Kingston-Qunite region through interpretive, educational, and recreational programmes for the public.

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The Buck Lake Association Inc. (formerly the Buck Lake Protective Association Inc.) was incorporated on 8 June 1988. Its mission is "to enhance people's enjoyment of Buck Lake now and for future generations."

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Samuel Southmayd Scovil was born in Upper Canada in approximately 1818. His grandfather, Uri Scovil, appears to have been the original family member to have settled in Leeds. By 1846 S.S. Scovil was the proprietor of a general store in Portland, Ontario. Apparently Scovil had bought out the business interests of Philip Wing, taking over Wing's store. Scovil's eldest son, Thomas Knowlton, seems to have followed in his father's footsteps. On a number of documents Thomas is listed as a merchant's clerk and, quite possibly, was working for his father. In 1877 Thomas entered into a business partnership with Milton Homer Sherwood and became involved in merchandising both general and medicinal goods. After the death of his father, it is unclear whether Thomas inherited his father's store. There is evidence, however, that by the 1920's a Scovil family member was still operating a general store in Portland, although it is unclear whether that is S.S. Scovil's original store or a new business establishment.

The Social Planning Council of Kingston and Area (SPC) is a registered charitable organization that has been operated in Kingston, by one name or another since 1930. Throughout its history the SPC has been concerned with the state of social service needs and well-being of residents in Kingston and surrounding Frontenac, Lennox and Addington Counties. An annual report from 1938 stated, "The Kingston Community Council is the planning body and central clearing house for the Social Welfare and Health agencies in the city." Today, the SPC continues to meet the needs of the community members of the City of Kingston and surrounding region.