Bay of Quinte Tourism

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Bay of Quinte Entrepreneur: Katie Pearsall

An interview with Katie Pearsall of Rollin’ Oats in Quinte West. Personal pronouns. She/Her Briefly describe your business. At Rollin’ Oats we pride ourselves on being able to offer locally-made treats, handcrafted beverages and beautifully curated kitchen accessories, all while maintaining a focus on our commitment to using eco-friendly business practices wherever possible.   What brought you to the region? I grew up in neighbouring Brighton and have always had a passion for entrepreneurship. As the daughter of a long line ...

Bay of Quinte Entrepreneur: Shalagh Elliott

A portrait photo of Shalagh Elliott, woman with long blonde hair smiling at the camera

An interview with Shalagh Elliott of Shalagh Elliott Design Company in Greater Napanee. Personal pronouns. She/Her Briefly describe your business. Shalagh Elliott Design Company (SEDC) is a full-service residential design firm; serving clients in Hastings County, Prince Edward County, Lennox & Addington County and Kingston, Ontario. SEDC’s principal focus is creating beautifully designed interiors with an approach that consistently pairs an understated elegant design philosophy with the personal taste and functional needs of the client. Partnering with Ashley of Black ...

Bay of Quinte Entrepreneur: Daniel Decouvreur

Daniel Decouvreur poses with a sculpture made out of a tree stump while it's being carved.

An interview with Daniel Decouvreur of BoisLuxe in Quinte West. Briefly describe your business. I provide custom works of art at affordable prices. Turning once beloved trees into family landmarks. Why remove a stump, when it can be transformed into a garden sculpture! You can find my work along roadsides throughout Quinte, Northumberland, and Prince Edward County. You can also follow my carving journey on Instagram, @dg13.sculpture. What brought you to the region? Before relocating to Quinte West, I ...

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 ...

Bay of Quinte Entrepreneurs: Jen Cook and John Lott

Photos sourced from H2O Getaways.

An interview with Jen Cook and John Lott of H2O Getaways in Quinte West. Pronouns: Jen (she/her), John (he/him) Briefly describe your business. H2O Getaways is a boutique houseboat rental company, the first of its kind to operate along the lower half of the Trent-Severn Waterway, from Lock 1 in Quinte West, Ontario to Lock 21 in Peterborough, Ontario. We have reimagined, redesigned and renovated our boutique houseboats to include creature comforts such as upscale linens, bedding and towels, ...

Bay of Quinte Entrepreneur: Melissa Brant

Melissa Brant, owner of She's High on Vibes poses with art of a turtle, leaves and trees painted on her chest.

An interview with Melissa Brant of She’s High on Vibes in Belleville. Personal pronouns. She/Her Briefly describe your business. She’s High on Vibes offers unique meditation, movement and art classes for the purpose of spreading joy in the community for both youth and adults. I am a certified reiki practitioner, life coach and hula hoop instructor. My experience and knowledge allow me to deliver a fresh, fun new experience for the community in order to raise our energy individually ...

STAYED IN, COMING OUT: BAY OF QUINTE PRIDE RETURNS FOR 2022

After two years of pandemic restrictions, Bay of Quinte Pride is excited to be returning to in-person events. We asked Stacey Love-Jolicoeur, Chair of Bay of Quinte Pride 2022, about what we can look forward to this June and how our local Pride celebrations have grown over the years. When did Bay of Quinte Pride start? Bay of Quinte Pride began in Belleville about 10 years ago because local youth wanted representation. About 30 youth made posters and walked ...

The Landing of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte

Mohawk people holding a canoe and walking on grass towards the water for the Mohawk Landing celebration.

The Mohawk Landing Celebration returns again in person this year and will take place on Sunday, May 22. More details are available on our events calendar. THE LANDING OF THE MOHAWKS The ancestral homeland of the Kanyen’keha:ka (Mohawk) people was along the banks of the strategic Teyonontatátye River (Mohawk River) of present day New York State. According to the Rotinonhsyon:ni (People of the Longhouse) creation story, the world was created on the back of the turtle and Indigenous people ...

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.