A collection of our stories from the BOQ
Quinte Home Builders’ Association members Brendan Troy and Simon Gutierrez of Belleville’s Alair Homes volunteered to build 650 feet of boardwalk at North Potters Creek Conservation Area, improving trails and protecting marshland habitat. They started their careers at Alair through different paths and now both share a strong commitment to community and love for the Bay of Quinte region.
HockeyStickMan has become a destination store that has found success by focusing on community and inclusivity.
Kam built Revive Studios as more than a barbershop. It’s a space where style, culture, and connection meet, bringing a sense of belonging to downtown Belleville.
Learn about local entrepreneur, Lindsay Bunnett, and why she chose to open Aesthetics by Lindsay Ann in the Bay of Quinte region.
June is Pride Month, an annual celebration dedicated to recognizing the contributions and fighting for the rights of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. We have three local Pride committees that are gearing up for celebrations in our communities. Keep reading below to find out what’s on in Belleville, Napanee, and Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory for Pride in 2025.
Myra and Corinne, the dynamic duo behind The Kafana, have a shared dream of creating a community space shines through in everything they do.
Founded by Holly, a Wellington, Ontario native with a passion for wellness and inclusion, The Fit Collective in downtown Belleville is more than just a gym—it is a place where community, personal growth, and inclusivity take centre stage.
Get to know Tina Nguyen, founder of XXL Scrunchie & Co. Her Belleville-based family business sells handmade scrunchies in just about every colour you could image and has expanded to include more products like hair claws, tote bags, pillowcases, clothing and accessories.
Angela Wiggins is redefining how heritage, resilience, and culture are conveyed through art in the Bay of Quinte region and beyond. Her artistic journey has evolved into a personal movement advocating for Indigenous Peoples, earning recognition from the Legislative Assembly of Ontario and Hockey Canada, among others.
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The Bay of Quinte RMB Land Acknowledgement
The Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board is committed to acknowledging, appreciating and understanding the Indigenous peoples’ historic connection to this land and to raising awareness by building relationships in collaboration with Indigenous partners and communities.
We recognize and acknowledge that we are living and working on the traditional territory of the Wendat, Mississauga, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee which includes the Kenhtè:ke Kanyen’kehá:ka (Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte) with whom we work in direct partnership with.
This partnership focuses on the common goal of celebrating the region with the Kenhtè:ke Kanyen’kehá:ka who are equal partners within the organization and at the Board of Directors table contributing to the mandate and operations.
This mandate includes listening to, learning from, and collaborating with the Kenhtè:ke Kanyen’kehá:ka and actively incorporating their culture and heritage into the practice of responsible destination marketing and management of the region.
We understand that this land acknowledgement is only a small step towards the larger process of reparations and reconciliation.
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