So you want to visit the Bay of Quinte… with so many places to stay and things to do, where do you start? We’ve put what we consider to be our most helpful assets in one convenient place to get you started on planning your next trip. Book your accommodation, plan your itinerary and then check out the Discovery Guide library to study up on the region—there might be a pop quiz at some point.
STAY 2 NIGHTS GET $50
STAY 3+ NIGHTS GET $100
On consecutive nights when you stay between January 12th and March 29th, 2026
HANDY LINKS TO HELP YOU PLAN YOUR GET OUT OF THE HOUSE GETAWAY
STAY AND SAVE
We have over 22 hotels and motels across the region at lower than city pricing
LINKS THAT WILL HELP YOU PLAN YOUR BoQ VACATION
Summer in the Bay of Quinte means waterfront patios, beaches, outdoor activities, and just the right amount of ice cream (if there is such a thing). Here are 29 things to put on your summer bucket list to make the most of the season.
In the Bay of Quinte, nature is never far. With easy access to trails, beaches, parks, and open water, getting outside is as simple as stepping out the door. Cycle through quiet backroads, paddle along the shoreline, spend the day fishing or geocaching, or post up on a sunny patio.
The Bay of Quinte region has become Ontario’s most sought after golf destination. It’s no wonder, with 12 courses, including Black Bear Ridge, one of Score Golf’s Top 100 Courses in Canada, and Trillium Wood, part of the Golfer’s Choice list of top hidden gems.
PUMPED FOR PATIOS WATERFRONT PATIOS IN THE BoQ If we could only pick one thing to brag about in the Bay of Quinte, it might have to be our abundance of waterfront patios scattered across
FARM FRESH Farmers’ Markets of the BoQ The Bay of Quinte region has four farmers’ markets full of locally-grown produce, baked goods and artisan items. I moved here in 2020 and I recently spent an
Explore the rural side of the Bay of Quinte region through immersive experiences that bring you closer to local farms, food, and the landscapes that shape them. Spend a day apple picking, wandering flower fields (Wynn Farms is home to Ontario’s longest-blooming sunflower fields!), navigating corn mazes, or browsing farm stands and markets filled with fresh, seasonal goods. This page is your guide to farms and markets across the region that invite you to slow down and take in the season at a different pace.
If you have any questions about a staycation in the Bay of Quinte send us a message on social media or at [email protected]. Ask for Trevor, Jen, Garrett, Dug or Anna – that’s us pictured below left to right.
Let’s see what we got!
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, Mississaugas, 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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