Outdoor Activities in the Bay of Quinte Region

ONTARIO'S BEST OUTDOOR DESTINATION

In the Bay of Quinte, nature is never far. With easy access to trails, beaches, parks, and open water, getting outside is as simple as stepping out the door. Cycle through quiet backroads, paddle along the shoreline, spend the day fishing or geocaching, or post up on a sunny patio.

LET'S EXPLORE

We’ve created your ultimate guide to experiencing the outdoors in the Bay of Quinte. Click through the links below to learn more about each activity, find helpful resources and read blogs from locals and visitors about their adventures plus some insider tips and tricks.

COMING SOON: Fishing, Agritourism

HIKING AND TRAILS

There’s no shortage of provincial parks, rustic rural routes, and unbelievable outdoor urban offerings in the BoQ—and every one of them comes with a breathtaking view. So when we tell you to take a hike, we mean it (in the best way).

BEACHES

Towels tossed on warm sand, sunscreen-scented air and laid-back picnics by the water are what we look forward to every summer. The Bay of Quinte region is home to a variety of beaches, from the shores of Lake Ontario to the calm banks of the Trent River.

BOATING AND WATERWAYS

Cruise through the waters of the Bay of Quinte, a long, narrow bay on the northern shore of Lake Ontario. Pass through on your way to the Trent-Severn Waterway, drop anchor for a day on the water, or launch from one of the many ramps around the region. This page is your guide to local marinas, rentals, and paddling spots, plus stories from the water to spark your next adventure.

GOLF

The Bay of Quinte region is quickly becoming Ontario’s best golf destination, with thousands booking Bay of Quinte golf packages each year. It’s no wonder—Score Golf Magazine agrees, praising the region for its combination of value, course quality, and convenience.

CYCLING

Take a leisurely cruise along waterfront trails within city limits, or get adventurous on gravel routes and mountain bike trails. This page is your guide for cycling resources in the BoQ and stories from local cyclists to inspire your adventures.

GEOCACHING

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.

CAMPING

Camping is a classic pastime around these parts: campfires, s’mores and sleeping under the stars make for great summer memories in the Bay of Quinte. Here’s a quick round-up of places to pitch a tent or park your RV this summer for a camping getaway to the great outdoors.

WATERFRONT PATIOS

If we could only pick one thing to brag about in the Bay of Quinte, it might have to be our abundance of waterfront patios scattered across the region. That’s definitely not something you can find everywhere! Take your pick from casual dockside dining at a marina, elevated pub favourites next to the rush of the mighty Moira River.

MAP IT OUT

Use our Digital Discovery Map to find parks, trails, beaches and boat launches, plus over 700 businesses and attractions around the region. You can even add things to your itinerary to plan your BoQ adventures!