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QUINTE WEST

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A Community Built Around the Water

Life here happens around the water. Boats come and go from the marina, and people spend afternoons on the trails. Local shops and restaurants welcome familiar faces, and community events bring people together throughout the year. It’s an easygoing place where you don’t have to work very hard to settle into the rhythm of the day.

Located along Highway 401 between Toronto and Ottawa, and a gateway to Prince Edward County, Quinte West is an ideal place to pause, stay a while, or use as a home base for exploring the Bay of Quinte region. From here, you’re close to waterfront parks, cycling routes, golf courses, fishing, museums and some of eastern Ontario’s favourite destinations.

If you’re planning a weekend getaway or simply passing through, Quinte West offers a reason to slow down—the place itself is a natural attraction.

Things To Do

Get outside, get on the water or get out and explore—there’s plenty of ways to make the most of being outdoors in Quinte West.

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Parks & Trails

Explore waterfront trails, hike through conservation areas or spend the day at one of Quinte West’s many parks. Walking, cycling or simply enjoying the view makes getting outside come naturally here.

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Activities & Events

Launch your boat, cast a line, paddle the Trent River or spend the afternoon exploring the Bay of Quinte. With marinas, public launches and kilometres of shoreline, the water is always close by.

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Downtown Trenton

Downtown Trenton has an easygoing, local feel, with places to eat, shop and grab a coffee, plus the Trent River running right through the heart of it.

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Your Vacation Toolkit

Your go-to guide for planning the perfect Quinte West getaway—maps, events, local picks and an entire library for discovery!

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Create itineraries you can email to yourself and others with the Digital Discovery Map!

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Check out the events happening
in Quinte West

Events Calendar
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Find more great stuff in the Bay of Quinte Discovery Guide Library

Guide Library
THE BoQ SUMMER BUCKET LIST
VISIT THE POP UPS
TRENT PORT MARINA
BERRY PICKING AT BRAMBLEBERRY

Trip Ideas

These trip ideas bring together some of the best ways to experience Quinte West, from local favourites and outdoor adventures to experiences worth planning your getaway around.

More to Discover

Stories, local voices, creative projects, and regional experiences all shape the character of Quinte West and the Bay of Quinte. Explore articles, features, and community highlights that offer a deeper look at the people, places, and culture across the region.

Places to Stay

A stay in Quinte West keeps things simple, with easy options from mom-and-pop motels to familiar hotel brands and home-away-from-home vacation rentals just minutes from the waterfront, trails, shops, restaurants, and the small-town charm that makes the area easy to settle into.

Travelodge by Wyndham Trenton

Close to Bay of Quinte, CFB Trenton Air Force Base, Golf and Restaurants Escape to the scenic shores of the Bay of Quinte at our Travelodge Trenton hotel. Conveniently located off Highway 401, our pet-friendly

  • 2-star hotel
  • Free Breakfast
  • Wi-Fi
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fitness Centre
  • Free Parking
  • Pet Friendly
  • Smoke Free
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Comfort Inn Trenton

Property Location When you stay at Comfort Inn Trenton in Trenton, you’ll be near the beach and convenient to Bleasdell Boulder Conservation Area and National Air Force Museum of Canada. This eco-friendly hotel is within

  • 2-star hotel
  • Free Breakfast
  • Wi-Fi
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fitness Centre
  • Restaurant
  • Free Parking
  • Pet Friendly
  • Accessible
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Bayside Motel

Overlooking Lake Ontario, this unfussy, family-run motel is 4 km from the National Air Force Museum of Canada and 15 km from the Batawa Ski Hill.

  • 2-star hotel
  • Wi-Fi
  • Air Conditioning
  • Free Parking
  • Pet Friendly
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Ramada Inn Trenton

Non-Smoking Hotel Minutes From CFB Trenton, Sonoco and Nestle with Indoor Pool and Free Wi-Fi Located minutes from Lake Ontario’s beautiful Bay of Quinte with easy access off Highway 401, our full-service Ramada Trenton hotel

  • 3-star hotel
  • ($) Breakfast
  • Wi-Fi
  • Air Conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Free Parking
  • Indoor Pool
  • Bar
  • Pet Friendly
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Guest Inn Motel Trenton

Super close to amenities, especially CFB Trenton. Under new management with updated and renovated rooms.

  • 2-star hotel
  • Wi-Fi
  • Air Conditioning
  • Free Parking
  • Smoke Free
  • In Room Microwave
  • In Room Refrigerator
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Park Motel Trenton

Motor lodge offering relaxed guest rooms (some with kitchenettes), plus 2-bedroom cottages.

  • 2-star hotel
  • Wi-Fi
  • Air Conditioning
  • Free Parking
  • Pet Friendly
Trip Advisor Rating Image29 Ratings - As of Dec 18, 2025
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Stonehill Cottage – Quinte West

This beautifully restored 1845 cobblestone farmhouse offers a peaceful countryside escape with modern comforts, scenic walking trails, and over 100 acres of forests, fields, and ponds to explore.

  • Vacation Rental
  • Wi-Fi
  • Air Conditioning
  • Free Parking
  • Smoke Free
  • Full Kitchen
The Route to Adventure – Quinte West

Welcome to your private lower-suite getaway in Frankford—perfect for relaxing stays, outdoor adventures, and weekend escapes near Prince Edward County.

  • Vacation Rental
  • Wi-Fi
  • Air Conditioning
  • Free Parking
  • Smoke Free
  • Full Kitchen
Foxwood Retreat – Quinte West

A year-round cozy family cottage is nested in a quiet residential area 10-20 mins drive to white sandy beaches, batawa ski resort, Prince Edward County wineries and the Bay of Quinte region.

  • Vacation Rental
  • Wi-Fi
  • Air Conditioning
  • Free Parking
  • Smoke Free
  • Full Kitchen
Kente Lodge – Quinte West

This cozy mid century-modern bungalow offers a relaxing Bay of Quinte getaway with retro charm, a hot tub and cedar sauna, and easy access to beaches, wineries, trails, and Prince Edward County.

  • Vacation Rental
  • Wi-Fi
  • Air Conditioning
  • Hot Tub
  • Sauna
  • Full Kitchen
Bethel Getaway – Quinte West

This spacious four-bedroom (two-bedroom on main level, two-bedroom on 2nd level), 2.5-bathroom open-concept home is ready for your next getaway. Nestled in Quinte West, it’s ideally located between Brighton and Prince Edward County. Enjoy a

  • Vacation Rental
  • Wi-Fi
  • Air Conditioning
  • Free Parking
  • Smoke Free
  • Full Kitchen
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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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