It’s too early to tell what impact the COVID-19 pandemic will have on the Kingston-area’s tourism industry. Global News went to the village of Bath, west of Kingston, to get some answers.
Settled in 1784, Bath is one of the oldest communities in Ontario, and it’s that history, as well as location, that makes it such a tourist destination. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] As for this season, Ric Bresee, mayor of Loyalist Township, says it continues to be a waiting game.
The town is already decked-out with dozens of flags, Canadian as well as Union Jacks. “We decided to do it a little bit early this year,” Bresee said. “As we’ve struggled through this COVID crisis, there’s not much activity going on.