The Tett Centre is nestled within the historic J.K. Tett heritage building on the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario in Kingston, Ontario. Together with its resident arts organizations, the Tett is part of a thriving arts hub that also includes Queen’s University's world class performing arts facility, the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts.

Visit our Tett Tenants page for information about who is at the Tett!

Accessibility

The Tett Centre comes in above Ontario's Code for Accessibility, making it especially accessible to all visitors.

Guide Animals

We welcome Service Dogs in the areas accessible to the general public of our building that are trained to assist their owners. Please be prepared to introduce your companion and/or share identification for your Service Dog with our staff and volunteers. 

Entrances

The Tett can be accessed from the front, north entrance on King Street West and the rear, south patio entrance. The front doors are automatic sliding doors. If necessary, access to a side loading door can be provided.

Modifications for the Visually Impaired

The Tett Centre entrances are equipped with truncated domes for the visually impaired to indicate a change of surface level. These can be found in our staircases as well. 

Passenger Drop-Off

Tett staff are available to assist patrons at the main entrance. Please contact Tett staff at info@tettcentre.org prior to arrival to arrange assistance.

There are accessible parking spaces in the Tett’s front parking lot.

Elevators

There is a user-friendly accessible elevator between the first, second and third floors. Tett staff are happy to assist you while using the elevator. 

Restrooms

Each floor has a washroom that is accessible to patrons using wheelchairs. These facilities are equipped with adult changing tables and emergency buttons.

For more information about our accessible features, please contact us at info@tettcentre.org.

Location & Parking

The Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning is a charitable organization that operates in a City of Kingston-owned heritage building known as the J.K. Tett Centre on the Lake Ontario waterfront. The J.K. Tett Centre was originally part of the Morton Brewery and Distillery Company, which was built in the mid-19th century.

The J.K. Tett Centre is home to nine arts organizations (including the Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning), eight Creativity Studio Artists, and a variety of rental spaces, including the Malting Tower, Rehearsal Hall, Tett Gallery, and Activity Room.

No matter the season, The J.K. Tett Centre's view of Lake Ontario and the surrounding environment is both beautiful and inspiring.

If you are visiting Kingston or live nearby, the Tett Centre offers lots of activities to keep you entertained and enriched.

To find out our hours click here.

Getting Here

Here are some guidelines around getting to the Tett and enjoying your visit!

Public Transit and Active Transportation

The Kingston Xpress bus stops right in front of the J.K. Tett Centre. Plan your bus trip. There are also a number of bicycle racks on site and a special pedestrian crossing located on King Street. Download our map here.

Parking

The Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning does not regulate the parking at our waterfront arts hub, with the exception of a few 5-minute parking spots. Together with our neighbours, the Isabel Bader Centre for Performing Arts, we hope to accommodate you or direct to available parking that is regulated by Queen's University on-site or available nearby.

Weekday Parking: Monday to Friday 7AM - 6PM

Parking is available in the lower lot adjacent to the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts from 7AM - 6PM weekdays via the HONK app, which can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play. Use unnumbered spots only.

Parking in the accessible lot adjacent to the Tett is for those with Tett parking passes or with accessibility needs only. 

Weeknight Parking: Monday to Friday after 6PM

Parking is available in the lower lot adjacent to the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts for free after 6PM.

Parking in the accessible lot adjacent to the Tett is also free and for those with accessible parking passes ONLY.

Weekend Parking: Saturday and Sunday

Parking is available in the lower lot adjacent to the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts for free on Saturdays and Sundays.

Parking in the accessible lot adjacent to the Tett is also free and for those with accessible parking passes ONLY.

Accessible Parking

Accessible parking spaces are available in both the lower parking lot and the accessible lot adjacent to the Tett.

Please ensure your accessible parking permit is visible and follow the signage requirements as indicated.

Drop-off and Pick-up

There are three drop-off spots in front of the Tett. Please note these spots can only be used for up to 5 minutes. There is also a drop-off area available in the turn-around but cars cannot be left unattended as this is also a fire route.

Off-site Parking

Additional parking is available

  • in the Corrections Canada upper parking lot off King Street West (HONK app; no sidewalk access)
  • at Providence Continuing Care at 340 Union Street
  • and on side streets (Ellerbeck Street, Livingston Avenue and Pembrook Street). Please do not block driveways.

Tett Parking Location & Parking Information (with photos)