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PAST EXPEREINCES

A collection of our stories from the BOQ

Charting a Course to the Bay of Quinte: Life at Trent Port Marina

In 2019, my wife Debbie and I decided that we should cruise the Trent-Severn Waterway in the summer of 2020. The fact that we live just outside Calgary, Alberta, did not pose a problem for us, as we had already hauled our 2011 MacGregor 26M trailer/sailor sailboat across country two years before to cruise the Rideau Canal in time for Canada’s 150th birthday. We didn’t know at the time that this would result in us becoming part of the local boating scene for the next five years.

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chef jamie stands in front of the barbacoa boyz trailer

Belonging in the BoQ: Barbacoa Boyz

Chef Jamie Beeston bet on his instincts when he launched Barbacoa Boyz, a food truck rooted in bold flavours and even bolder belief in doing things differently. His story is one of quiet confidence, community, and carving your own path.

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A Pride parade making its way down the street with participants waving rainbow flags

Celebrating Pride in the Bay of Quinte

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.

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Alexis Rose poses for a photo while arranging a bouquet of roses

Behind the Blooms: Designs by Alexis Rose

Alexis Rose got her start in her mom’s flower shop as a teenager, and she’s been arranging ever since. After moving to the Bay of Quinte, she turned her love of florals into a full-time business, mixing bold blooms with personal touches and building community while she’s at it.

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A Community in Colour: Celebrating Black History Through Joy and Art

Joy and wellness are the cornerstones of a thriving life and a vibrant community. These principles inspired Shamsa Hassan and Abena Green to create an event that brings people together to celebrate, connect, and create. For them, joy is found in the everyday moments that make life beautiful—laughing with family, dancing to music that moves the soul, and celebrating the beauty of their culture and community. Wellness, on the other hand, is about intentional care—nourishing oneself with good food, finding moments of stillness, and prioritizing what helps us feel whole.

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Quinte Little Theatre: A New Chapter in Community Arts

A new theatrical space is taking root in Quinte West that’s bringing a fresh, inclusive, and dynamic approach to community theatre. Quinte Little Theatre (QLT), an all-female run group, has embarked on a mission to reinvigorate the local arts scene with its unique blend of traditional and contemporary performances. The unity and passion they share are inspiring, bringing about a new chapter in the local arts community.

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Student Photography Contest: 2024 Winners

Throughout the month of June, youth ages 7-18 were invited to submit photos taken of people, places or things during the last year within the Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board’s partner communities of Belleville, Brighton, Greater Napanee, the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte and Quinte West. The contest’s purpose was to encourage artistic development, experimentation and expression among youth and to see how they perceive the world around us, which is often a much different perspective than adults.We were absolutely blown away by the entries—there are some seriously talented youth living in the BoQ!

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a man riding a wave on top of a surfboard.

Let’s see what we got!

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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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