14 THINGS TO DO IN THE BAY OF QUINTE THIS FALL
Fun in the Bay of Quinte doesn’t wrap up when summer ends. Fall brings its own charm with crisp mornings, colourful leaves, and all things apple and pumpkin. Trek the trails for fall colour viewing, take in some local history at a museum, or visit a cozy cafe to warm up. Our fall bucket list has 14 ways to make the season memorable.
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VISIT AN ORCHARD
The Bay of Quinte region is chock full of apple orchards, so you won’t have to travel far to get that crunchy, sweet fall fix. Many orchards also offer pick-your-own apples, so you can pick the perfect bushel for all your baking, snacking and bobbing needs. Here are some spots offering all things apple:
PUMPKINS GALORE
Speaking of pick-your-own fall festivities, BoQ also has some great pumpkin patches (catch the Charlie Brown reference?). The classic fall décor awaits you at one of these farms. Happy Carving!
GET LOST IN A CORN MAZE
You can’t visit one of these orchards without taking part in this favourite fall activity!
TAKE A HIKE
Breathe in the Bay of Quinte’s scenic side on a hike or wander down one of the region’s many trails. If you only get out to one this season, we recommend going to Sager Conservation Area in Quinte West for the ultimate panoramic view of the fall colours from the lookout tower, as pictured.
FARMERS' MARKETS
If you’re looking for some fresh fall produce or baked goods, you’re in the right region. Stock up on squash, sweet potato, and pumpkin to make some delish seasonal dishes or get busy making soup to last you through the winter. Please check individual market operating hours/season through the links below.
HANG OUT WITH ALPACAS
Connect with these cozy, gentle animals and learn about how their wool is used. Fall foliage adds the picture-perfect backdrop to a farm visit!
A DAY AT THE MUSEUM
The return of fall inevitably leads to some cooler, rainier days that aren’t always as enjoyable outdoors. When the weather is dreary and we’re looking for something to do, we turn to one of our local museums for a day spent warm and dry learning new things.
LOCAL ART GALLERIES
The BoQ is bursting with talented artists, and we’re lucky to be able to admire their work at local galleries, many of which change their exhibits seasonally.
HOCKEY, EH?
Grab your favourite team jersey and get ready for a good ol’ hockey game when the season returns!
CYCLE AROUND
The cooler mornings and warm, sunny days that come with fall are ideal for exploring the BoQ by bike. Take a leisurely cruise along waterfront trails within city limits, or get adventurous on gravel routes and mountain bike trails.
Geocaching: A real-life treasure hunt
Geocaching is an outdoor treasure hunt where you use GPS to find hidden containers, sign the logbook, and maybe swap a trinket. It’s a fun way to explore the Bay of Quinte—and we’ve added five new BoQ geocaches to the mix of plenty already hidden across the region.
COZY CAFES
If drip coffee, Pumpkin Spice lattes or herbal teas suit your fancy, each of these shops will surely serve up a variety of hot beverages to accompany the crisp chill in the air. Sweater weather, here we come!
Use our Digital Discovery Map and click on the “Cozy Cafes” itinerary under Bay of Quinte Recommends at the top.
SEE WHAT'S BREWIN'
Meyers Creek Brewing Company is a small-batch craft brewery just outside downtown Belleville with beers that pay homage to the local community. Sit outside on their spacious patio or in the cozy taproom.
Signal Brewery sits on the Moira River in Corbyville, a neighbourhood in the north end of Belleville. Watch the wildlife from their patio along the river, or hang out inside the red brick building that was once the distillery for J.P. Wisers.
Signal has a full kitchen offering lunch and dinner, and both breweries them often have live music.
Live music, theatre and events
Our events calendar has you covered for fun things going on in the region—gallery shows, musical performances, festivals, markets, and live theatre, to name a few.
