Comments on: S&R Department Store in Kingston, Ontario Closing Down: Clearance Sale

By: Wayne

Wayne — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 20:00:53 +0000

Before all the BIG BOX stores this was IT! I visited my aunt and uncle every summer and we always made it into S&R. It is still in my brain 40 years later. W

By: Richard Scoville

Richard Scoville — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:49:09 +0000

I had my first sexual encounter at the store when I worked there during my Queen’s years… she ended up being my first wife. She wanted it twice a day in the girls changeroom.

By: Martha R

Martha R — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:08:26 +0000

There is a commemorative event there from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 7th, just outside the store. There will be cake, balloons, music, short speeches, but mostly an opportunity to say thanks to the staff, and to celebrate what a unique and special place S&R was. Everyone is welcome! There are a few facebook pages about S&R for those who would like to lament or commiserate further.

By: Theresa

Theresa — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 23:54:31 +0000

I instantly thought of the elevator attendant. Lived on the army base there 20 years ago. Sad to see.

By: Tracy

Tracy — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 03:04:40 +0000

Oh, this is so sad… I just got to visit it for the first time last September while visiting a friend in Kingston… I loved the store, and bought my baby her first pair of new shoes there… I really hope the building at least remains, it really is a part of the heritage of Kingston.… and quite a point of interest on the Trolly tour.…

By: ricky

ricky — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 02:52:24 +0000

i attend queens.… and my friends and i are really sad to see S&R leave.
it is the best place to buy cheap costume stuff… and it is always a blast to wander the floors discovering random stuff.

i wonder what will replace it…??

By: Jackie

Jackie — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:22:09 +0000

I am sorry to hear this. I wonder why they are closing. This store was another thing that made Kingston unique.

By: freestuffforme

freestuffforme — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:56:34 +0000

Oh, that’s too bad! When I lived in Kingston, it was the only place I could still find Cracked Pepper crackers (I forget the brand), and they were really good! I bought a suit bag for my husband there during the first year that we were married. I hope that old building doesn’t get torn down.

By: Rick

Rick — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:17:28 +0000

wow thats crazy I always had another name for this store the Sh** and rubbish store but Im sad to see it go you could find different out of the way stuff there things you couldnt get everywhere else.

RIP S/R