Bay of Quinte Tourism

Category: Food & Drink

Bay of Quinte Entrepreneurs: Algerine & Eric Carriere

An interview with Algerine and Eric Carriere of Cookie Jar Baking in Belleville’s Downtown District. Personal pronouns. Algerine: She/Her Eric: He/Him Briefly describe your business. Cookie Jar Baking is a boutique bakery that specializes in creating stunning cakes, treats, and desserts for weddings, birthdays, and events. We’re on a mission to bring tasty European-inspired treats to Belleville, Quinte West, and the surrounding areas, and now with our new storefront at 159 Front St. in Belleville, it’s easier than ever to ...

Bay of Quinte Entrepreneur: David Yeung

David Yeung, owner of Fool's Kitchen in Downtown napanee, stands posed in his restaurant.

An interview with David Yeung of Fool’s Kitchen in Greater Napanee. Briefly describe your business. Fool’s Kitchen is an Asian fusion restaurant in beautiful downtown Napanee. We believe in authenticity in culture and great hospitality. What inspired your business? Since I have always been so fascinated by food, I decided to study Culinary Management at George Brown College. In our restaurant we have a variety of dishes from Chinese to Cambodian, Vietnamese to Thai, Korean and Japanese to a ...

Meet The Farmers: Palliser Downs

Audrey and James Potts, owners of Palliser Downs Farms in Quinte West, standing side by side on their front porch.

WE’RE ‘BERRY’ EXCITED Haskap berries will be the next big thing, if you ask James and Audrey Potts. The couple, whose farm sits at the intersection of Frankford Road and Highway 62 in Quinte West, started growing this lesser-known berry a few years back. Things at Palliser Downs began with strawberries in 2005, but it’s been these oblong blue gems that are taking over their hearts (and orchards, since 2011). NEW TO HASKAPS? To say that the haskap (photographed ...

The Grind and Vine: Coffee and Wine in Quinte West

The Grind and Vine Interior

Don’t forget to keep washing those hands, maintain physical distance from others outside your household and mask up while you support local businesses within the region. For the latest COVID updates in the region, please visit the Hastings-Prince Edward Public Health website. Thanks for keeping our community as safe as possible. The Grind was a decade-old coffee shop that many Quinte West locals had grown to love. Taylor Russett, a local wedding photographer and passionate entrepreneur, was one of ...

Bay of Quinte Farmers’ Markets and Stands

illustrated map of bay of quinte farmers' markets and stands

We have a rich history of agriculture and farm-fresh food. We urge you not to only see but taste what the region has to offer.

The Bay of Quinte is home to plenty of farmers’ markets and stands where chefs, locals and travellers alike flock to sample the best the region has to offer. Belleville Farmers’ Market Market Square, Belleville Having just celebrated 200 years of operation in 2016, the Belleville Farmers’ Market are experts in homegrown fruits, vegetables, crafts and more. Open all year round, this market is your one-stop shop for all your grocery needs. Known for: All-year service. Quinte West Farmers’ ...

Young Entrepreneur – Matt DeMille

eat with matt demille catering belleville

An interview with young entrepreneur Matthew DeMille. Head photo by Johnny CY Lam. Describe your business. Eat With Matt DeMille is a boutique private chef and catering service that also offers an instructional element where guests can learn new techniques and build their cooking confidence. What brought you to the region? The BoQ was always home. Both sides of our family are from here so after the big city grind became old we returned home. That and the fact that ...

12 Things to Do in the BoQ: March

Things to Do in March in Bay of Quinte

It’s not over yet! ❄️☃️ While we are inching ever so slowly towards spring (will it ever get here?), one look out our office windows (see right) swiftly crushes any thoughts of gardens or drinks on the patio. But guess what, cold weather curmudgeons? That means there’s still time to fall in love with winter. Lace up your boots, grab your toque and check out these 12 things to do this March in the Bay of Quinte. Belleville Downtown DocFest Enjoy ...

Growing Rural Innovation: The Brake Room

Adam Tilley The Brake Room

Growing Rural Innovation: START IT QuinteVation’s purpose is to facilitate and encourage business innovation by entrepreneurs, thereby accelerating the growth of industries and sectors in the Bay of Quinte region. They regularly host events across the region and feature profiles of the doers and dreamers of the local business sector to help foster this resolution. Head to our lifestyle blog to read about other entrepreneurs who are leading the charge to start it, bring it, make it and grow ...

Growing Rural Innovation: Wild Card Brewing Co

Wild Card Brewing Co Craft Beer in Trenton

Growing Rural Innovation: GROW IT QuinteVation’s purpose is to facilitate and encourage business innovation by entrepreneurs, thereby accelerating the growth of industries and sectors in the Bay of Quinte region. They regularly host events across the region and feature profiles of the doers and dreamers of the local business sector to help foster this resolution. Head to our lifestyle blog to read about other entrepreneurs who are leading the charge to start it, bring it, make it and grow ...

Bay of Quinte Region is an alliance of interdependent communities, bound together by a common history, shared economy, and the water that surrounds and defines us. We hope to welcome you soon.

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Bay of Quinte Region is an alliance of interdependent communities, bound together by a common history, shared economy, and the water that surrounds and defines us. We hope to welcome you soon.