So you want to visit the Bay of Quinte… with so many places to stay and things to do, where do you start? We’ve put what we consider to be our most helpful assets in one convenient place to get you started on planning your next trip. Book your accommodation, plan your itinerary and then check out the Discovery Guide library to study up on the region—there might be a pop quiz at some point.
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On consecutive nights when you stay between November 4th, 2024 and March 30th, 2025
HANDY LINKS TO HELP YOU PLAN YOUR GET OUT OF THE HOUSE GETAWAY
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We have over 22 hotels and motels across the region at lower than city pricing
LINKS THAT WILL HELP YOU PLAN YOUR BoQ VACATION
The Pinnacle Playhouse is transforming into the North Pole this holiday season! Located beside the Belleville Public Library at 256 Pinnacle Street, the Belleville Theatre Guild presents Dear Santa by beloved Canadian playwright Norm Foster: a feel-good holiday tale that’s equal parts charming, funny, and full of festive spirit.
Kingston-based travel content creator Marie Doucet (@msurlaroute) recently visited Belleville and found some new favourite restaurants, toured Glanmore National Historic Site, visited the Enchanted Holiday Market and got a bit of fresh air at H.R. Frink Conservation Area. Even though her trip ended up having a holiday theme, most of these spots can be visited year-round.
Every holiday season, I find myself drawn back to the same thought: the most meaningful gifts often come from the people and places we live beside. Here are some of my favourite stops in the Bay of Quinte this year and what they’ve got in store. Shops where I’ve walked in, felt welcomed, browsed around, and walked out with something unexpected.
Bright lights, wagon rides, parades, vendor markets… the magic of the holiday season is just getting started around here in the BoQ. We’ve made the list and suggest you check it twice so you don’t miss out on the fun.
The Bay of Quinte is packed with delicious finds made right here in the region, including small-batch cheeses and cured meats, freshly baked goods, beverages, preserves, and handcrafted chocolates. My best friend, Tab, and I set out on a food-fuelled road trip to gather the best local ingredients, stopping at more than a dozen shops, farms, and markets with a bit of snacking along the way.
BoQ blog contributor Courtney Evans shares 9 ways she not only survives winter, but embraces it in the region. Instead of dreading the freezing temperatures and snow to shovel, she tries to see opportunities for cozy nights in and the beautiful winter wonderland to explore.
If you have any questions about a staycation in the Bay of Quinte send us a message on social media or at [email protected]. Ask for Trevor, Jen, Garrett, Dug or Anna – that’s us pictured below left to right.
Let’s see what we got!
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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