Bay of Quinte

SOUTH EASTERN ONTARIO | 2021

I had the pleasure of exploring the Bay of Quinte and the little yet historic town of Belleville and discovered it is a perfect weekend getaway. Just 2.5 hours from Toronto and 3 hours from Montreal, this spot is such a fun stop off, whether thats for the day while on your way, or for a whole weekend of adventure. This region serves up all the ingredients for a perfect getaway, on its shores you’ll find fascinating history, quaint villages, inspiring art, live theatre / music and gastronomic delights.

What to expect

• Paddle boarding, scuba diving and beautiful beaches

• Take a hike

• Visit a brewery

• Quaint and delicious restaurants & cafes

Cost $$

How to get there : 2.5 hr drive from Toronto

 

Where to eat:

• The Brake Room

• Chilangos

• Signal Brewery

• Gourmet Diem

• The Lark

• The Pier Patio Bar and Grill

• Small Scale Bakery

• Auberge de France

• Market Square Farmer’s Market

• Pop-ups at the Bay (on during summer months!)

• Wannamaker’s Bake Shop

Where to stay:

• Wind Rose Destinations

• The Nook RV

• The Spinnaker Suites

• Camp Watercomb

• Strawberry Hallow

What to do:

• Bike ride via Ideal Bike

• Visit Pop-Ups on the Bay

• Paddle boarding lesson in Trenton with Aggy from Born To Move Canada (she’s the best!)

Pro Tip: You should absolutely rent a bike! Almost everything is right in one main strip downtown, but there is also a bike path all along the canal you can take to get to the park and Pop-up Shops at the Bay, or head north towards the Signal Brewery.