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HOW TO GET TO THE BAY OF QUINTE

The Bay of Quinte is an easy-to-reach destination in southeastern Ontario, located along Highway 401 between Toronto, Kingston and Montreal. The region includes Belleville, Brighton, Greater Napanee, Quinte West and Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, with convenient access by car, train, bus and air.

Most visitors arrive by car via Highway 401, while VIA Rail provides service to Belleville, Napanee and Trenton. Toronto Pearson International Airport and Ottawa International Airport are the closest major international airport.

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Getting to the Bay of Quinte by Car

Our entire region is most easily accessed from Hwy 401, with a dozen interchanges scattered throughout to take you exactly where you want to go.

For something a little more off the beaten path and a slower pace, take Highway 2 (or County Road 2 as it’s called in some parts) that stretches from Toronto to Cornwall, stopping in various towns and cities along the way. If you’re heading here from Ottawa, you can take Highway 7 to Highway 37 which will run right into Belleville in the centre of our region.

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Getting to the Bay of Quinte by TRAIN

VIA Rail connects the Bay of Quinte with major cities including Toronto, Ottawa and Montréal. Train service is available at stations in Belleville, Napanee and Trenton, making rail travel a convenient option for visitors arriving without a car.

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GETTING TO THE BAY OF QUINTE BY BUS

Travelling to the Bay of Quinte by bus is possible from the Greater Toronto Area, Ottawa, Kingston and Montréal. Megabus offers direct service to Belleville and Napanee from the Toronto area, including Toronto-Yorkdale and Toronto Pearson International Airport. Travellers arriving from Ottawa or Montréal can connect through Kingston and continue their journey to the Bay of Quinte.

From the GTA
Megabus provides direct service to Belleville and Napanee, with departures from Toronto-Yorkdale and Toronto Pearson International Airport.

From Ottawa
Megabus provides service to Kingston, where travellers can connect onward to the Bay of Quinte.

From Kingston
Kingston is a convenient transfer point for travellers continuing to the Bay of Quinte by bus.

From Montréal
Megabus provides service between Montréal and Kingston, where travellers can connect onward to the Bay of Quinte.

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Flying into the Bay of Quinte

Visitors flying to the Bay of Quinte can use Toronto Pearson International Airport, Billy Bishop or Ottawa International Airport, all of which offer connections to destinations across Canada and internationally. From either airport, visitors can continue to the Bay of Quinte by car or other ground transportation.

Getting around the bay of Quinte

Once you arrive, there are several ways to get around the Bay of Quinte, including public transit, rideshare services, taxis and car rentals.

Public Transit

Belleville Transit
Local bus service throughout Belleville.

Quinte Transit
Public transit connecting Quinte West, Brighton, Belleville and Prince Edward County.

Deseronto Transit
Bus service connecting Deseronto, Napanee, Belleville and Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory.

Rideshare

URIDE
App-based rideshare service available in Belleville and Prince Edward County.

Taxis

ABC Taxi
Taxi service based in Trenton and serving Quinte West and surrounding areas.

Bluebird Taxi — 613-962-2525
Taxi service serving Belleville and surrounding areas.

Central Taxi Belleville — 613-962-5353
24-hour taxi service serving Belleville and surrounding areas.

Napanee Cab — 613-354-6688
Local taxi service serving Greater Napanee and surrounding communities.

Car Rentals

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Car rental service in Belleville.

Avis
Car rental service in Belleville.

National Car Rental
Car rental service with locations in the region.

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ACCOMMODATIONS

Plan your next stay at one of our hotels, motels, B&Bs or campsites.

ACCOMMODATIONS
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TRIP IDEAS

Plan ahead with trip ideas to get things rolling.

TRIP IDEAS
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ITINERARY PLANNER

Plan your itinerary, and email it to yourself!

PLAN YOUR STAY
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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, 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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