Arts & Entertainment - Bay of Quinte Tourism

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Pubs, Porches and Playhouses

You can catch a live performance from a pub floor, historic theatre or front porch around here. Artists of all types live and show their work all across the region with hidden gems ready for discovery in so many places. Karaoke stars or theatre goers alike can get their fix here in the BoQ.

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CONNECTING COMMUNITIES THROUGH ART, CULTURE AND HISTORY Get out of the house and hit the road as we tour around the BoQ from Brighton to Napanee. We’re here to ...

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The Bay of Quinte Art & Culture Tour POSTED: April 26, 2022

How does a fibre media artist with a day job in Toronto’s corporate world end up dyeing yarn in a pre-Confederation era log cabin? According to Christopher Walker, owner ...

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Meet the Makers: Cabin Boy Knits POSTED: April 20, 2022

MEET THE ARTISTS on a blue background with headshots of Joanne Kells Chalmers and Tim Nimigan — JOANNE KELLS CHALMERS Award-winning Napanee artist Joanne Kells Chalmers declares art provides the perfect outlet when life starts to feel a little overwhelming. Once a shy kid, Kells (her ...

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Meet the Artists: Joanne Kells Chalmers and Tim Nimigan POSTED: April 07, 2022

MEET THE ARTISTS on a blue background with photos of Trish Pilon and Andrew Hamilton — TRISH PILON Self-described eccentric Trish Pilon once garnered much attention for her teddy bears. Those beloved handmade creatures even provided inspiration for a fundraiser the artist organized in aid ...

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Meet the Artists: Trish Pilon & Andrew Hamilton POSTED: February 03, 2022

MEET THE MAKERS JAMES WALT AKA ‘GRUMPSY’ Quinte West’s James Walt has worked around wood most of his life, so those closest to him probably weren’t too surprised when ...

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Meet the Makers: James Walt and Connie Yrjola POSTED: December 13, 2021

HOOKED ON THE HOLIDAYS Frosty nights, homes decked out with lights and Mariah Carey on the radio singing carols with all her might can only mean one thing: it’s ...

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Bay of Quinte Bucket List: Holiday Special POSTED: November 10, 2021

Safety is top of mind for local businesses as they re-open to welcome visitors and residents. Here are 15 activities and places to cross off your bucket list for ...

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Bay of Quinte Bucket List: Summer POSTED: June 25, 2021

Two people playing instruments on a stage to an empty venue. — LET’S MAKE MUSIC We’ve passed the one-year mark in the COVID-19 pandemic and Quinte venues continue to ride the waves. The same amount of excitement and anxiousness we used ...

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Two Local Theatres Are Keeping Music Alive in Quinte POSTED: March 23, 2021

A display of Christmas string lights at night. — Through living and working in the Bay of Quinte region, we’ve learned a thing or two about all the things to do, see, eat and explore around here. Join ...

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Must Do in BoQ: The Holiday Tour POSTED: November 26, 2020

TRIP IDEAS

BoQ - Kiosk Demo July 03, 2018

ROAD TRIP - ART + MUSIC May 20, 2020

The Bay of Quinte Discovery Map April 29, 2019

Take A Drive: River Road July 06, 2020

ROAD TRIP - SPORT + ADVENTURE May 20, 2020

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