Hotel Wolfe Island, formerly known as the General Wolfe Inn, is under new ownership. We've been transforming the Island’s historic landmark hotel and waterfront, creating a new home for sustainable, farm-to-table food and great live music, arts, and community events — rooted in the Island’s rich agricultural history and our growing creative community.

We're committed to presenting the best in local and national/international touring artists in music, theatre, dance, DJ nights, and more, and fostering a thriving local arts scene.

The Hotel features four venues:

The Dawson Restaurant — Our main restaurant space, a spacious bar/restaurant with stage and PA, and backline including classic guitar amps and drums, Hammond organ, and Fender Rhodes electric piano.
This venue comfortably seats up to 80 people (or accommodates 96 at cocktail capacity), features a stage for a live band, a pool table, a wall of windows overlooking the lake and the Kingston city lights, and a long bar for casual socializing.

The Piano Room — a more intimate (but still spacious!) venue, ideal for jazz and folk shows, featuring a 1951 Steinway B grand piano. A formal private dining room with white linens and a wall of windows overlooking the lake and Kingston city lights. This room comfortably seats 60 people.
Visit our YouTube channel to watch "The Hotel Sessions" performances!

The Waterfront Patio — our outdoor restaurant patio, with a gorgeous view of the St. Lawrence River. Live music and other events are often held here, from late Spring to late Summer.

The Wolfe Island Commons Stage — Waterfront Festival Stage with a 800 person capacity

The Hotel Wolfe Island is co-owned by Hugh Christopher Brown, producer, songwriter, vocalist, and keyboardist of legendary Canadian indie funk/soul band The Bourbon Tabernacle Choir, who has played with countless musicians, from The Tragically Hip to B.B. King, and produced dozens of albums through Wolfe Island Records.

Catch the Wolfe Island Ferry from downtown Kingston:
FERRY SCHEDULE + INFO

The Wolfe Islander IV is a hybrid electric ferry that operates between Kingston, Ontario, and Wolfe Island. This service is free and provides a short 20-minute ride from downtown Kingston. Passengers can either bring their car or walk onto the ferry. Hotel Wolfe Island is located approximately 250 meters away from the ferry dock.

Open / Operational

Music Venue

Venue Specs

Venue Formatrestaurant

Liquor LicenseLicensed (minors allowed)

Has StageYes

RentableYes

Has Sound / LightingYes

Soundsystem DetailsFull PA

AmenitiesFree wi-fi

Lighting / Projector SpecsYes

Parking NotesFree parking

Venue StaffingProvided (Included in Rental)

Other EquipmentStage and PA, and backline including Gibson & Martin acoustic guitars, classic guitar amps, Gretsch drums, Hammond organ, 1951 Steinway B grand piano, and Fender Rhodes electric piano.

Get In Touch

Contact this Venue

Or submit info on this profile to admins

Community Events

Grand OnStage Presents: Tenille Townes @ Kingston Grand Theatre - Mar 21, 2026

Abby Stewart @ Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts - Jan 23, 2026

Grand OnStage Presents: Black Umfolosi International @ Kingston Grand Theatre - Feb 21, 2026

Grand OnStage Presents: Matt Andersen @ Kingston Grand Theatre - Feb 11, 2026

Upcoming Events

Jan

Shucker Paddy + East Coast Music!

Patrick McMurray—award-winning Master Shucker and all-around oyster wizard

TBA