Shop & Stay - Bay of Quinte Tourism

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Time for some retail therapy?

The historic downtowns here in the region are reclaiming their lost identities by creating urban communities of shop owners who offer unique experiences and one of a kind merchandise. The Quinte Mall brings main stream convenience having over 125 stores to shop. Family-friendly hotels have been a mainstay here for years, and a new influx of boutique accommodations popping up each season gives the overnight guest options to choose from.

Shop & Stay STORIES

Burger, salad and Empire Cider at the Whistling Duck in Brighton. — A five-minute drive south of the 401 down the tree-lined, gently winding County Road 30 is all that stands between you and Brighton, a waterfront community filled with all ...

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Eat, Shop + Explore in Brighton POSTED: June 28, 2019

The front window display at Wish Home Accents in downtown Trenton. — There’s something to be said about finding unique pieces for your home. Wish Home Accents owner Dianna Brant-Winkler is very intentional about which pieces find a place within (and ...

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Shop Minimalist to Mid-Century Modern at Wish Home Accents POSTED: June 25, 2019

Two people snowshoeing between tall trees on the trails at Batawa Ski Hill. — Home of the National Air Force Museum (your best chance to see the surprisingly fragile Burgess Dunne*), and positioned at the start of the Trent-Severn, Quinte West is a ...

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Experience the BoQ: Quinte West POSTED: June 24, 2019

Artisan Market Collective downtown Belleville — From the moment you cross the threshold into 279 Front Street, you know it’s going to be a unique retail experience. Rather than a single store owner, you are ...

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Artisan Collective Market: Community Over Competition POSTED: June 17, 2019

side by side images of pop-up shops: brick oven pizza, dougs bicycle and the golden scoop — Did someone say pop-ups? These new riverside shops are yet another reason to plan a day in the Bay of Quinte. You can rent bicycles and enjoy the beautiful ...

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Pop-Ups on the Bay POSTED: June 14, 2019

Interior of cabin in Bay of Quinte — Just off the 401, past the Skyway Bridge, snuggled along the shores of the Bay of Quinte in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory lies LiL Crow Cabin. The hands-off cabin experience ...

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LiL Crow: A Tranquil Little Getaway in the BOQ POSTED: May 13, 2019

downtown trenton — Visitors may know Quinte West because of Trenton’s RCAF history and its position as the beginning of the Highway of Heroes. It’s also famous for waterfront activities, with a ...

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A Day Trip to Quinte West POSTED: April 16, 2019

Sunset at Meyers Pier — As TripAdvisor introduces new opportunities for destination marketing – like customized content to complement the site’s traditional user-generated content – we’re working to put the region’s best foot forward ...

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3 Ways to Encourage Reviews on Your TripAdvisor Listing POSTED: January 23, 2019

Now that your business is listed on TripAdvisor, you may think you can simply sit back and watch the reviews come pouring in – and your ranking to soar! ...

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5 Ways To Make The Most of Your TripAdvisor Listing POSTED: January 16, 2019

TRIP IDEAS

Take A Drive: County Road 30 July 06, 2020

BoQootie Catcher - Discovery Guide Edition June 07, 2019

The Bay of Quinte Discovery Map April 29, 2019

ROAD TRIP - CULTURE + HISTORY May 20, 2020

7 Tips for Fishing With Kids April 06, 2021

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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.

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