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Archaeology in Kingston and Eastern Ontario, Canada
People have inhabited the area that is now Kingston for thousands of years. The region was home to native groups as early as 7000 B.C.E., to French traders and soldiers during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, to British and British-American settlers in the eighteenth century, and finally to some of the major figures of early Canada in the nineteenth century. Each of these cultures left its mark on the land; their various legacies contribute significantly to the Kingston of today, and in no field are those legacies more conspicuous than in that of archaeology. Read more…
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. Read more…
Education
The mandate of the Cataraqui Archaeological Research Foundation focusses on education and research, and we have a strong commitment to providing educational programes for all ages and skill levels. Read more…
Cultural Resource Management
Archaeologists with the Foundation are fully licenced to practice in Ontario and have extensive experience in a wide range of consulting activities. Read more…
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CARF News…
New Facilities for the Kingston Archaeological Centre
March 9, 2009/ — The Kingston Archaeological Centre has moved to a new facility at 611 Princess Street. For details, please see the Kingston Archaeological Centre section of our website. Read More…
Snake Hill Chronicles: The Drummer's Consequence
A Short Story by Catherine Raby
January 7, 2010/ — For the most recent edition of the newsletter, Subsoil, CARF's own Catherine Raby wrote a short story entitled "Snake Hill Chronicles: The Drummer's Consequence". An extended version of the story is available as a PDF.
For more information about Catherine's writing, please see her website.
Grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation
January 19, 2010/ — The Cataraqui Archaeological Research Foundation has just received a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to undertake "green" renovations that will improve accessibility, safety, and comfort for staff and volunteers, as well as improve environmental and economic efficiencies.
Sir Isaac Brock Figurine
July 30, 2009/ — Our gift shop has recently added a Sir Issac Brock "Canadian Legends" Figurine for sale. The Cataraqui Archaeological Research Foundation has excavated a number of half-penny tokens issued in 1816 to honour Sir Isaac Brock as the "Hero of Upper Canada". For more information about Brock and the tokens we have excavated, please see this PDF. To see the figurine, please visit our gift shop at the Kingston Archaeology Centre.
The Cataraqui Archaeological Research Foundation Governance and Policies
May 5, 2009/ — We've recently made available for download our governance and policy documents. If you have any questions about our governance and policies, please contact us.
Susan Bazely Honoured by the OAS
December 7, 2007/ — Local archaeologist Sue Bazely's achievements over the past 25 years serving Kingston through public archaeology were honoured at the 2007 Ontario Archaeological Society's Symposium, in Kingston earlier this month. Bazely, executive director of the Cataraqui Archaeological Research Foundation was the sole recipient of the 2007 Peggi Armstrong Award for Public Archaeology.
Heather Stronach, president of the Ottawa Chapter of the Ontario Archaeological Society, a province-wide organization dedicated to promoting archaeological knowledge and sponsor of the award, presented it to Bazely at the symposium's opening. Read More…
OAS Symposium 2007 a Great Success
November 7, 2007/ — Our thanks to everyone who attended OAS Symposium 2007, held in Kingston from November 2 to 4, 2007. Information about the Symposium that appeared on our website has been archived. Read More…
Cataraqui Archaeological Research Foundation Profile
December 21, 2006/ — We have published our foundation profile, and have made it available for download directly from this site (1 MB PDF).
Fields of Fire: Fortified Works of Kingston's Harbour
December 4, 2006/ — Available now is the Kingston edition of Ontario Archaeology, entitled Field's of Fire: Fortified Works of Kingston's Harbour. This soft cover publication has been guest edited by Foundation Executive Director Sue Bazely with contributions from area archaeologists. This journal goes to each member of the Ontario Archaeological Society, but we have additional copies of this landmark edition. Pick up your copy right here at the Centre or give us a call or send us an email about having a copy sent to you. Also available at Novel Idea and Fort Henry National Historic Site. It will make a great present at any time of the year but since there are only a limited number printed make sure to get your copy soon.
