Martello Alley is Kingston's Hidden Gem!

The Elf on a Shelf map is online, and you can download it as a PDF by clicking on the map below.

 Get ready for a festive kick-off to the holiday season!  Elf on a Shelf is coming to downtown Kingston on Saturday, November 25th, from 10am-4pm! 

Join us for a magical day of FREE, family-friendly fun at twelve of your favorite stores. It's the perfect opportunity to start your Christmas shopping while enjoying the holiday spirit. Plus, there's a chance to WIN a fantastic $400 prize pack! 

 Participating Businesses:

1. Chit Chat Café—172 Ontario St

2. General Brock's Commissary—55 Brock St

3. Hatley—112 Princess St

4. Hip Kids Kingston—233 Princess St

5. Kingston Community Arts + Design (KCAD) - 75 Princess St

6. Kingston Gaming Nexus - 270 Bagot St

7. Martello Alley - 203 B Wellington St

8. Martello on Brock—66 Brock St

9. Moxie & Mine X Thrifty Girl - 95 Clarence St

10. Novel Idea Bookstore—156 Princess St

11. Verde—123 Princess St

12. YGK Thrift—165 Princess St

Mark your calendars, bring your friends and family, and let the holiday festivities begin!  #ElfOnAShelf #HolidayMagic #ChristmasShopping #DowntownKingston

 Get ready for some festive fun! 

After the smashing success of our Pumpkin Hunt, we're back with another exciting adventure - introducing the Elf on a Shelf Scavenger Hunt! 

Just like before, it's a fantastic, family-friendly event that promises endless excitement and great memories. 

 Mark your calendars: Saturday, November 25th! 

From 10 AM to 4 PM, downtown will be transformed into a magical playground where you can search for hidden elves, scattered throughout your favorite stores. 

But wait, there's more! Many of our wonderful downtown shops are getting in on the action and have generously contributed to the grand prize, valued at over $300! 

Whether you're a seasoned scavenger hunt pro or a first-timer, this event is for everyone. Join us for a day of holiday cheer, surprises, and the chance to win big! 

Make sure to hit that like and follow button so you won't miss a single update. Stay tuned for sneak peeks, clues, and more exciting details in the lead-up to November 25th. 

Let's kick off the holiday season with a bang!  #ElfOnAShelfHunt #HolidayFun #FamilyAdventure #DowntownMagic #ygk

About Martello Alley

The labyrinth of alley-ways in downtown Kingston are like little adventures we can explore everyday full of surprises, intrigue and history. A turn here, a stone wall there, secret little balconies with a view of a court yard or a sculpture quietly, humbly hanging above your head, these are all gems that are unique to Kingston! Well that alley-way adventure literally, just got a lot more intriguing, and colourful!
We are excited to introduce you to Martello Alley!
When you venture down Martello Alley at 203 B Wellington Street, prepare to have a smile that only great art and creativity can create! Reminiscent of, and inspired by La Rue du Trésor in Québec this is an adventure with an wonderfully artistic ending!
Martello Alley is an artist collective offering eclectic works that are sure to brighten any day. Offering original art work as well as prints, this is an art shopping experience designed for any budget and any style/size of space. Reminiscent of and inspired by La Rue du Trésor in Québec city, unique to Ontario, this is an adventure with a wonderfully artistic ending! Our work adorns the walls of the alley, tempting you further in to stroll the charming courtyard beautifully rich with local history and seasonal landscape design. Then wind up at the Atelier where you will find a gallery and artists with their works in progress to welcome you at the end.