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

Vases of mixed flowers. — The strain on small businesses continues to grow as the COVID-19 outbreak develops globally. With much uncertainty on the horizon, many businesses have temporarily closed their doors, particularly with ...

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Quinte Businesses That Are Adapting to the Challenges of COVID-19 POSTED: April 01, 2020

A collection of clothes, housewares and other thrifted items in front of a staircase. — Do you love the sense of victory when you find the perfect piece at your local thrift store? Or do you prefer your tried-and-true shops at the mall? Even ...

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Thrifty Business - Secondhand Shopping in BoQ POSTED: September 23, 2019

Kylie Aucoin and Heather Case stand on either side of a sandwich board sign for the Side Hustle Market. — You may have recently noticed the surge of awesome new vendors in downtown Belleville at the pop-up known as the Side Hustle Market. A side hustle is a business ...

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Belleville's Side Hustle Market POSTED: September 12, 2019

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

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