Are you an outdoor adventurer? A history buff? Maybe a foodie? In a region with a mix of urban and rural settings, we have a LOT of different ideas of how you can spend your time here. You can keep scrolling down to view trip ideas conveniently grouped by season or community to help your planning strategy.
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.
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
What’s the scoop? We’re craving dessert, and there’s nothing better on a hot summer day than ice cream from one of these local shops!
WHERE TO GO CAMPING IN QUINTE Camping is the ideal summer staycation, with several places to choose from across the Bay of Quinte region. Don’t forget to bring the s’mores! Camping is a classic pastime
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.
Spring has sprung and we’re ready to ditch the winter coats and boots for another year. These bucket list activities are sure to put some spring in your step as we welcome the new season!
The Bay of Quinte is packed with delicious finds made right here in the region, including small-batch cheeses and cured meats, freshly baked goods, beverages, preserves, and handcrafted chocolates. My best friend, Tab, and I set out on a food-fuelled road trip to gather the best local ingredients, stopping at more than a dozen shops, farms, and markets with a bit of snacking along the way.
Rainy days don’t stand a chance in the Bay of Quinte. Strike up some fun at the bowling alley, crack the code in an escape room, or take aim with axe throwing. For something more low-key, kick back with a spa day, flip through your next favourite read at a bookstore, or hit the mall for some retail therapy.
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
RIDE AND REWARD CYCLING THROUGH THE BoQ Welcome to Ride and Reward, a new Bay of Quinte series where I share my cycling adventures around the region. My name is Allison and when I first
A DAY AT THE MUSEUM We’ll be the first to admit we love a good binge-watch on Netflix, but sometimes you just need to get away from your screen and experience things in real life.
12 WAYS TO ENJOY SPRING IN THE BoQ Spring is one of my favourite times of year around here, there are so many exciting ways I like to refresh for the new season. I love
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