About Archaeology
About Archaeology

Archaeology informs us not only of the so-called "antiquities", but also of human development, society, technology, art and ideas; it enhances our understanding of the past. Learn more

Consulting Services
Consulting Services

The Cultural Resource Management team has the capacity and flexibility to manage a wide range of projects from the smallest survey and assessment to full scale excavations. Learn more

Welcome to the Cataraqui Archaeological Research Foundation

We are a non-profit organization dedicated to the recognition, investigation, and preservation of Ontario's rich archaeological resources.

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What's New

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January 4, 2012

The Cataraqui Archaeological Research Foundation is delighted to announce that Dr. Jeffrey Seibert will be joining the team at the Kingston...

December 22, 2011

We just unveiled the copper artwork on the side of our building by local metal artisan Barry Blunden. The artwork represents the iconic tools of...

December 20, 2011

The Kingston Archaeological Centre will be closed over the holidays from December 26-January 2nd. We will re-open on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012....

Archaeological Centre

Archaeological Centre

The Centre was established in 1986 by the Cataraqui Archaeological Research Foundation with the purpose of providing the community with a facility from which activities relating to the education, research, conservation, and management of the area's archaeological resources could be coordinated.

The Kingston Archaeological Centre is located at 611 Princess St. in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Our hours are 9:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday.

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Educational Programs

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The mandate of the Cataraqui Archaeological Research Foundation focuses on education and research, and we have a strong commitment to providing educational programs for all ages and skill levels. Through such activities as presentations to historical and other interested organizations, half and full day programs for students visiting from local schools, and our week-long summer camp, “Can You Dig It?”© we take very seriously our responsibility to raise the level of archaeological awareness in Eastern Ontario.

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