About
Hotel Wolfe Island
1237 County Road 96 Wolfe Island Ontario
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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.STONE'S THROW CAFE OPEN DAILY 7:30AM – 12PM. Coffee, tea, made fresh in house pastries, & sandwiches.
THE DAWSON RESTAURANT (Winter Hours)
LUNCH: Open Daily from 12PM – 3PM
DINNER: OPEN Wednesday – Sunday: 4PM – 8PM
CLOSED: Monday & Tuesday
The BAR is open later for music & other events. Hours may vary for special events.
HOTEL OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK (356 days/year). Hotel rooms, apartment suites, & cottage are available all year-round.
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
Venue Specs
Venue Formatrestaurant
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, backline including Gibson & Martin acoustic guitars, classic guitar amps, Gretsch drums, Hammond organ, 1951 Steinway B grand piano, Fender Rhodes electric piano, and Technics turntables.
Upcoming Events
Hotel Wolfe Island
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Apr
20:30 22:00
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Apr
19:30 21:30
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May
20:30 23:00
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Jun
18:00 20:00
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Aug
15:00 17:00
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Sep
19:30 21:30
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Sep
20:30 23:00
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Oct
20:30 22:30
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Nov
19:00 21:00
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Dec
18:30 20:30
Past Events
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Apr
20:30 22:20
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Mar
18:30 21:00
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Mar
20:30 23:30
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Mar
18:00 20:00
Videos
Venue Past Posters
Venue Articles
Kingston's newest band, Hollow Body debuts monthly live music residency
Starting January 28, Kingston 90s-esque rock trio performs at Hotel Wolfe Island the last Wednesday of each month.
Published by:
Kingston Live
Author: Greg Tilson
Hotel Wolfe Island: sustainable, local food, elevated music scene
How this unique, boutique hotel is revitalizing cuisine and music on Wolfe Island.
Author: Rosanne Lake
Published by: South Eastern Ontario (RTO9)
Location
Address1237 County Road 96