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Beaches around the Bay of Quinte

BEACH, PLEASE!

BEACHES AROUND THE BoQ

Towels tossed on warm sand, sunscreen-scented air and laid-back picnics by the water are what we look forward to every summer. The Bay of Quinte region is home to a variety of beaches, from the shores of Lake Ontario to the calm banks of the Trent River.

NOTE: Provincial Parks can get really busy in peak summer, so it’s a good idea to plan your trip and reserve your Daily Vehicle Permit up to 5 days in advance on reservations.ontarioparks.com.

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Photo: Madison Shannon

Presqu'ile Provincial Park

28 Presqu’ile Parkway, Brighton

Presqu’ile Provincial Park has a large sandy beach spanning 2.5 km, offering plenty of sand for you to claim. Over 300 car camping sites, 16 km of trails, 338 recorded bird species and the second-oldest continually operating lighthouse on Lake Ontario make this a pretty epic park to explore.

Day use fees apply.

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Frankford Tourist Park

2839 Frankford Road, Frankford

Situated on a stretch of parkland along the Trent River in downtown Frankford, this Park is the centre for regional and special events. The park has a sandy beach area and playground, a covered picnic pavilion, and seasonal overnight camping facilities.

Admission is free. 

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Sandbanks and North Beach Provincial Parks

3004 County Road 12, Picton (Sandbanks)

440 North Beach Rd, Consecon (North Beach)

Sandbanks Provincial Park in Prince Edward County has three expansive beaches, including the world’s largest baymouth barrier dune formation. Nearby, North Beach is a much smaller park with an equally beautiful beach to spend a hot summer day.

Day use fees apply.

MAP IT OUT

Use our Digital Discovery Map to find these spots and 700 other businesses and attractions around the region. You can even add things to your itinerary to plan your BoQ adventures!

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The Bay of Quinte RMB Land Acknowledgement

The Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board is committed to acknowledging, appreciating and understanding the Indigenous peoples’ historic connection to this land and to raising awareness by building relationships in collaboration with Indigenous partners and communities. 

We recognize and acknowledge that we are living and working on the traditional territory of the Wendat, Mississauga, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee which includes the Kenhtè:ke Kanyen’kehá:ka (Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte) with whom we work in direct partnership with. 

This partnership focuses on the common goal of celebrating the region with the Kenhtè:ke Kanyen’kehá:ka who are equal partners within the organization and at the Board of Directors table contributing to the mandate and operations.

This mandate includes listening to, learning from, and collaborating with the Kenhtè:ke Kanyen’kehá:ka and actively incorporating their culture and heritage into the practice of responsible destination marketing and management of the region.

We understand that this land acknowledgement is only a small step towards the larger process of reparations and reconciliation.

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