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WHERE TO EAT IN THE BAY OF QUINTE
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BEACHES
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4 SEASON FISHING IN THE BAY OF QUINTE REGION
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8 Events
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11 Toasting the Cheddar and Ale Trail 14 Beaches 16 4 Season Fishing in the Bay of Quinte Region 18 Kayaking with Ashley Rae 20 Where To Stay In The Bay of Quinte
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39 Glanmore House
24 Where To Eat In The Bay of Quinte
40 Golf
26 National Air Force Museum
46 Theatres
28 Communities
48 Winery Tours
County and it’s wineries, distilleries, and Hastings
29 Bay of Quinte Map
50 Chocolate and Apples
County cheese. A place with waters teeming with
34 Batawa Ski Hill
52 10 Amazing Foods in Bay of Quinte
fish and sunsets glisten, where fairways are long,
36 Racing
56 A Tale of Downtowns
38 Farmtown Park
58 Shopping
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The Bay of Quinte Tourist Council is a partnership of municipalities, chambers of commerce, organizations and businesses who work together to promote the Bay of Quinte Region’s compelling travel experiences. Visit Tourism.BayofQuinte.ca for more information, or contact us at info@bayofquinte.ca or 613.968.4427. Cover photo credit to Jacob Côté
...with over 1200 km of shoreline, a place where you can explore orchards, breweries, Prince Edward
and beaches sandy. A place that is affordable for everyone, and close to almost every major Canadian City Centre. A CANADIAN PARADISE, DISCOVER THE BAY OF QUINTE REGION: A HOME FOR LIFE’S MANY PHASES.
www.bayofquinte.ca/living
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REID’S DAIRY PRESIDENT STEPHEN QUICKERT says you can’t beat the Bay of Quinte for finding skilled and loyal talent. From Loyalist College’s industrydesigned training programs to “Being able to get to work in 6 minutes,” the region’s high quality of life makes for very happy employees, “And they stay as a result,” seconds Agrium Advanced Technologies’ Operations Superintendent, Jake Degroot. Multinationals like KELLOGG’S, NESTLÉ, PROCTER & GAMBLE along with a strong cluster of small and mid-sized companies are growing their businesses in this vibrant region. PLUS THE BAY OF QUINTE OFFERS:
4 Easy access to Ontario, Quebec and north eastern USA markets.
4 Cost advantages noted by KPMG’s Competitive Alternatives, 2014 Study.
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the Quinte Economic Development Commission (QEDC). ESCAPE CITY CONGESTION & GET THE PERFECT BLEND OF URBAN AND RURAL LIFE:
Call 1-866-961-7990 to see which incentives, programs, employment and business growth opportunities await you and your family in the Bay of Quinte region. Call 1-866-961-7990 QuinteDevelopment.com info@QuinteDevelopment.com
KIWANIS WALLEYE WORLD 2015 Quinte West www.kiwaniswalleyeworld.com
EMPIRE ROCKFEST & COUNTRY ROCKS THE SQUARE AT EMPIRE SQUARE Belleville www.empiresquarelive.com There is no bigger festival in the Bay of Quinte Region. Over 5,000 screaming fans every night and featuring some of the biggest acts in the country, with this year’s lineup including Sammy Hagar and Friends with Extreme, Weezer and the Trews, and Huey Lewis and the News, with Glass Tiger.
TWEED TRIBUTE TO ELVIS FESTIVAL Tweed www.tweedelvisfestival.ca
BRIGHTON APPLEFEST Brighton www.brightonapplefest.ca.
Elvis lives in Tweed, Ontario. You will find some of the best ETA’s here (that’s Elvis Tribute Artists), who will have you swinging your hips and swaggering for more.
Brighton, Ontario is home of the Big Apple and some of Ontario’s finest orchards. Come celebrate the fall harvest with 30,000 people at the 40th anniversary of Applefest, along with Kim Mitchell, April Wine, and of course, apples, apples, apples!
The largest walleye fishing derby in the world opens the first weekend of May 2015. Over $260,000 in prizes, great entertainment, and a great start to fishing season for all ages!
CANADIAN NATIONAL SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP Shannonville www.shannonville.com
TRENTON SCOTTISH IRISH FESTIVAL Quinte West www.trentonscottishirish.com Celebrating rich Scottish and Irish ancestry, the Trenton Scottish Irish Festival is not to be missed, complete with Highland Games, great food, and more bagpipes that you can throw a caber toss at. 8
WATER BUFFALO FOOD FESTIVAL Stirling-Rawdon www.gobuff.ca Revolving around water buffalo meat and cheese, this festival hosts mouth-watering, home-grown food delights and features many of the stops from our Cheddar & Ale Trail.
THE GREAT CANADIAN CHEESE FESTIVAL Picton www.cheesefestival.ca
CSBK makes its stop at Shannonville with over 6 classes of motorcycle racing, including the ultra-fast Superbike Series motorcycles. Come see the racing birthplace of Formula One World Champion Jacques Villeneuve!
Come experience the largest artisan cheese festival in Canada and sample award-winning cheeses from all across the country! A fine companion to our Cheddar & Ale Trail. 9
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Head south to ‘The County’, home of The Great Canadian Cheese Festival, to pop the top off a famed Waupoos Cider at the County Cider Company. It’s the perfect pairing for Black River Cheese’s maple cheddar, made in Milford since 1901.
AGATHA PODGORSKI Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance Cheese lovers rejoice! The Cheddar & Ale Trail has something for even the most discerning of curd nerds.
On your way home, make sure to pull over at Barley Days Brewery for a taste of their Chocolate Cherry Stout and again near Belleville at Maple Dale Cheese, where cheese maker Wayne is a 4th-generation cheese maker. His son, currently learning how to make their award-winning cheese, will be the 5th.
Stretching from Campbellford to Wilton, The Cheddar & Ale Trail includes sips, stops and samples at breweries, cheesemakers and cider houses along Ontario’s historic cheese corridor. Once boasting over 100 cheese factories, the region has recently seen a resurgence in artisan cheese and craft beer production.
There’s no better way to experience the history and flavour of the Bay of Quinte than a trip along the Cheddar & Ale Trail. With 16 stops and plenty of unique sipping opportunities, it’s the region’s ultimate taste of place!
Stop in at Church Key Brewing, nestled in a tiny church outside Campbellford, and have brewer John Graham pour you a pint of Northumberland Ale. Pair it with some squeaky—and spicy!— Empire Cheese curds you picked up on your way.
For a full list of trail stops, download the Cheddar & Ale Trail map at: http://tourism.bayofquinte.ca/cheddarale
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MacKinnon Brothers Brewing Co. www.mackinnonbrewing.com
Lake on the Mountain Brewing
http://lakeonthemountain.com/brewery
Fifth Town Cheese www.fifthtown.ca
401 Cider Brewery
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BEACHES We boast the best beaches in Canada with our Bay of Quinte Region Gold Coast, suitable for swimming, camping, and enjoying the sun!
Three beautiful sandy beaches with wide-open stretches can be found at Presqui’le Provincial Park. Enjoy the day and visit Brighton, just 5 minutes away. North Beach Provincial Park offers wonderful seclusion most days, and is just a stone’s throw from the great Prince Edward County Winery region of Hiller. Sandbanks Provincial Park’s Dunes and the famous Outlet Beach feature the world’s largest fresh water sand bar and dune system, and make up what is possibly one of the best beach destinations in the entire world!
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Here are the seasons and what to fish for: SPRING The first weekend of May is opening weekend for walleye and the Kiwanis Walleye World Fishing Tournament in Quinte West. Over 4,500 anglers descend on the region for the fish that we are most known for. A 10lb+ walleye will win the fishing tournament every year. Guides start their fishing season on the same weekend. As well, the Brown Trout fishery in Wellington is up-and-coming and Tweed’s Stoco Lake is excellent for fishing crappie. SCOTT WALLCOTT Bay of Quinte Fishing Charters
SUMMER
Fishing in the Bay of Quinte Region happens any time of year, with one of Canada’s greatest fisheries awaiting you for spring, summer, fall, and winter. World-class walleye (pickerel), bass, brown trout, salmon, perch, gar pike, and more can be fished here. Find your own guide by visiting:
FALL
http://tourism.bayofquinte.ca/fishing-and-charters
Highlighting the summer season are largemouth bass in the in the Bay itself and salmon just off of Wellington, which rivals the salmon fishing on the West coast. Smallmouth, through the eastern basin in Lake Ontario, is also world-renowned.
Fall is the season that we are celebrated for, especially for our trophy fish. 10lb+ walleye are the norm, with the colder months bringing in the bigger fish that migrate in from Lake Ontario to the warmer waters of the Bay. You will find that fishing with guides in late October and November will give you an experience that is second-to-none.
WINTER Bay of Quinte’s ice fishing, or hard water fishing, continues to target the world-class walleye that are still around after migrating into the Bay in the fall. We definitely recommend going with one of the region’s guides to get what is one of Canada’s best ice fishing experiences, which also targets jumbo perch.
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KAYAKING with ASHLEY RAE
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I’ve fished from boats my entire life, but there’s something so tranquil about kayak fishing. It puts me closer to the water, offers exercise and not to mention, has improved my angling skills. Fishing by kayak has forced me to slow down and recognize patterns, finding the specific areas that fish are relating to. The Bay of Quinte is a phenomenal fishery year round, and is heaven for kayak anglers. This big body of water has several species of fish to keep me busy during the entire open water season, not to mention many sheltered bays and secluded areas that boats can’t access. Depending on the brand of kayak, a foot or even a few inches of water is all that’s required to access these untouched locations. The best part by far is getting towed! Hooking up with that fish of a lifetime and getting dragged around until pulling it into my kayak for a quick photo and release. That’s why I love kayak fishing on the Bay of Quinte!
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WHERE TO
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Bay of Quinte See more options on the MAP in our centre spread (p.30-31). Here are some highlights from the Quinte Accommodations and Attractions Partnership:
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TRAVELODGE HOTEL BELLEVILLE Bay side rooms and a water-fun park highlight this resort in Belleville. Complete with a year-round outdoor pool and 134-ft. waterslide, this full-service hotel includes two great restaurants and a fitness centre. Get the complete Bay of Quinte experience by staying at Travelodge Belleville. Book now at 613-968-3411. www.travelodge.ca/property/travelodge-hotel-belleville
NEW TOWNEPLACE SUITES BY MARRIOTT COMING IN 2014 This new 100-room property, that boasts kitchenettes in all rooms, will be open in 2014. Featuring Marriott amenities, your stay will include breakfast in the morning, state of the art facilities, and comfort you can expect from Williams Hotels. Coming Soon! www.marriott.com
HUFF ESTATES INN AND WINERY Boutique excellence, paired with the adjoining winery and Oeno Gallery, this property makes for the perfect vacation in Prince Edward County. Choose from over 20 high-quality suites in the heart of Huff Estates vineyard, each beautifully designed to make you feel at home. Book now at 613-393-5802. www.huffestates.com
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PAULO’S / DINKEL’S RESTAURANT
BEST WESTERN 88 deluxe rooms, indoor pool, and hot tub, Best Western is your home away from home. www.bestwestern.com
FAIRFIELD INN AND SUITES BY MARRIOTT Expect the Marriott standard with Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott, with a great indoor pool, large rooms, and Marriott amenities. Breakfast and Internet all included.
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WHERE TO
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IN THE BAY OF QUINTE See more options on the MAP in our centre spread (p.30-31). Here are some highlights from the Quinte Restaurant Association:
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS Holiday Inn Express is your smartest choice in the Quinte Region, eloquently equipped, with indoor pool, fitness centre, hot tub, breakfast and free wireless. Expect the best at Holiday Inn Express.
THE BOATHOUSE PATIO
THE PORT BISTRO PUB
www.holidayinn.com
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EARL & ANGELO’S
BOSTON PIZZA BELLEVILLE
THE GRIND
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L’AUBERGE DE FRANCE
BOSTON PIZZA TRENTON
THE GABLES RESTAURANT
CAPERS
DEM BONES
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Founded in 1984 as the RCAF Memorial Library and Museum, the National Air Force Museum of Canada (NAFMC) has expanded to enjoy a national reputation as the home of both the largest number of aircraft on static display, and the most skilled team of restoration volunteers of any military museum in the country.
NATIONAL AIR FORCE MUSEUM OF CANADA
The super star of the National Air Force Museum’s vast collection is a rare, fully-restored Halifax Bomber. This Second World War legendary aircraft—one of only three remaining from the over 6,000 originally built—was recovered in 1995 from the bottom of a Norwegian lake. Other historic aircraft on display in the Museum’s 16 acre RCAF Memorial Airpark include a DC-3 Dakota and an F-86 Sabre fighter. Indoor displays feature thousands of military aviation artifacts and memorabilia dating to 1914, as well as a tribute area honouring military personnel.
Plan to take the whole family on this aviation adventure: Admission to the National Air Force Museum is free! www.airforcemuseum.ca
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COMMUNITIES
Learn more about our Bay of Quinte communities at Tourism.BayofQuinte.ca/Communities
BRIGHTON www.brighton.ca Visit the historic town of Brighton, the western gateway to the Bay of Quinte Region. With its vintage main street and front-porch Victorian flavour, Brighton anchors a land of wooded hills and rolling farmland. Brighton is also home to Presqu’ile Provincial Park, famous as an important stop for migrating birds and monarchs and home of Ontario’s second-oldest operating lighthouse.
QUINTE WEST
BELLEVILLE www.belleville.ca The City of Belleville is a thriving community located just off the 401 along the picturesque Bay of Quinte. You will find an inviting blend of both urban and rural opportunities here. Discover an inviting assortment of shops, restaurants, accommodations, natural spaces and waterfront trails. Belleville offers a collection of cultural attractions, world-class fishing and boating, golf, and exciting OHL hockey action with the Belleville Bulls. It also has a variety of family-friendly recreational facilities, including swimming pools, ice rinks, splash pads and more. Many exciting events and festivals take place in Belleville throughout the year that you won’t want to miss. There is something here for everyone.
www.quintewest.ca Quinte West, formed through the amalgamation of the former municipalities of Trenton, Sidney, Murray and Frankford, offers its residents and visitors a unique and dynamic mix of rural and urban lifestyles. It is home to 8 Wing/CFB Trenton, the National Air Force Museum of Canada and is the Gateway to the Trent-Severn Waterway. With its natural setting, attractive scenic backdrop of rolling hills, rich farmland, clean waterways and recreational opportunities, Quinte West is the ideal place to visit or call home.
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STIRLING-RAWDON www.stirling-rawdon.com This picturesque village, with its heritage brick buildings and covered bridge, epitomizes charming small-town Ontario, complete with boutiques, bakeries, museums and live theatre—even a creamery. Outside the downtown core, the area’s agricultural heritage becomes clear, with farms, apiaries, and small churches and cemeteries lining the winding, country roads, plus Farmtown Park, the must-see agricultural museum, just a minute’s drive away. Welcome to Stirling-Rawdon, home of Kraft Hockeyville 2012!
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HASTINGS COUNTY www.hastingscounty.com Hastings County, including Madoc and Madoc Township, Marmara and Lake, Stirling-Rawdon, Tyendinaga Township, Deseronto, and Tweed, is your escape to the wilderness, complete with a great agricultural economy, trails, caverns and caves, scenic drives, quaint downtown shopping, and more! It’s your northern Bay of Quinte Cottage Country!
TYENDINAGA MOHAWK TERRITORY
GREATER NAPANEE www.greaternapanee.com Greater Napanee, which includes Napanee, Bath, Adolphustown and a number of other communities, is an area steeped in history and rich in scenery. It was among the first areas settled by the United Empire Loyalists and their impact is still very evident. Napanee boasts a thriving historic downtown, with Victorian facades that now house shops, boutiques and eateries. There’s even an old town square.
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY
www.mbq-tnt.org With over 9,000 members (over 2,000 living on the Territory), the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte are the third-largest First Nation in Ontario. With their ancestral land in the Mohawk River Valley, the Mohawks chose this territory on the shores of the Bay of Quinte as recompense for loss of their homelands after the American Revolution and in recognition of their service as allies to the British. Today, the Territory offers historic sites, shopping for handcrafted items, restaurants and is home to events like the annual Pow Wow and Mohawk Fair.
www.pecounty.on.ca “The County,” as the locals call it, zigzags south into Lake Ontario, its upper shores softened by the sheltered waters of the Bay, its lower lakefronts sculpted by wind and waves. Prince Edward County is home to a culture blended from 18th-century Loyalist roots, a rich marine heritage, deep respect for farm and field, great wine making, and an uncanny ability to attract culinary talent and creative minds.
DESERONTO www.deseronto.ca Deseronto, located on the shore on the Bay of Quinte, combines easy access to the water and fishing opportunities, with an historic downtown experience. The town has some beautiful examples of 18th century architecture, along with an interesting selection of antique & collectible dealers, tea rooms, artisans and more. 33
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Whether with family or friends, the fun and adventures of Batawa Ski Hill can be enjoyed morning, afternoon or under the lights at night! A Terrain Park and 6 runs will keep you slopeside from December–March, with ski schools and ski racing featuring programs for tiny tots, racing teens and adults of all ages. Come warmer weather, 25 kilometers of trails are open to hikers and mountain bikers alike. And for young, curious paleontologists, a 40-foot replica Tyrannosaurus Rex is waiting to be discovered in their ever-popular Dino Dig Park, the centerpiece of their summer day camps. Located north of Trenton, toward Frankford, on Highway 33. www.batawaskihill.com
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RACING Not one, but two major race tracks, each of different calibers, to rev your heart with excitement in the Bay of Quinte Region.
Brighton Speedway features an oval dirt track for weekly stock car action and incredible racing from May–October. Racing throughout the season varies from Canada East Mod Lights and Pro Late Model racing to school bus racing. More information on all racing at www.brightonspeedway.com
Shannonville Motorsport Park is a Canadian motorsport road course circuit and drag track, which offers exciting racing from May-November. The track is renowned, with Jacques Villeneuve having raced and won there in his early days. The Mopar CSBK Canadian Superbike Championship series tour opens its season in Shannonville each year on the first weekend in June. Racing schools are also featured, including R.A.C.E for motorbikes, car racing, and a drag track that is home to both Funny Car and drag racing circuits.
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www.shannonville.com
FARMTOWN PARK Stirling
Formerly known as the Hastings County Museum of Agricultural Heritage, this amazing testament to agriculture has recently changed its name to Farmtown Park. One of the highlights of a visit to the Park is the Heritage Village Streetscape, which recreates a typical village “Main Street” of the 1930s and 40s. Check it out, then visit the Tractor Building for a rotating display of over 60 antique tractors. The museum also features one of the most comprehensive collections of artifacts used in cheese and butter making in Ontario. Visit the cheese factory with the cheese hoops, cheese vats and the curing room. Learn about how the unique Dutch Clock from Holland was brought to Belleville and was used to sell cheese.
GLANMORE
The new interactive children’s Discovery Centre is home to the amazing Jack Ward Collection, with of hundreds die-cast toy tractors and trucks, and the diorama of Stirling and area where everything is in miniature. Watch the new All is Silence video for children and remember our veterans.
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In all, the museum covers 28,000 square feet and has exhibits in more than six buildings, perfect for a daytrip with the whole family.
Belleville
Glanmore was built in 1883 and is an outstanding example of Second Empire style architecture. The grand interior features beautifully hand-painted ceilings, ornate woodwork, and houses an estimated 20,000 artifacts, including collections from Sir Mackenzie Bowell and Manly MacDonald. The Museum, which is designated as a National Historic Site, is open to the public 6 days a week, with guided and self-guided tours available year-round. For more information, visit: http://glanmore.ca
Open seven days a week from May–September. For more information or to book a group tour call 613-395-0015 or visit the website.
Photos by Farmtown Park
See more at: www.farmtownpark.ca
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GOLF The Bay of Quinte Region boasts 23 golf courses, enough to keep you swinging in glory over the spring, summer, and fall.
From Black Bear Ridge, ranked one of the top 30 public courses in Canada by Score Golf Magazine, to Napanee Golf & Country Club, one of the oldest courses in the country (with course record held by Sam Snead!), and many new 18-hole offerings available, the Bay of Quinte has great golf for players of all skill levels and pocketbooks. Golf Courses on the Map
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Golf Packages, including hotel overnight, golf, and carts can be found at: www.bayofquinte.ca/golf Play one, or as many courses as you would like, starting at just $132.95 per person!
Don’t miss PGA Tour Canada’s The Great Waterway Classic, August 18-24th, at Loyalist Golf & Country Club, in Bath (with Monday qualifier at Bay of Quinte Golf and Country Club in Quinte West). Plus, PGA Tour Canada is back in the Bay of Quinte again in 2015 at Black Bear Ridge! www.thegreatwaterwayclassic.ca
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THE WATER MIGHT BE A HAZARD Spectacular views of the St. Lawrence are hard to ignore in the championship courses of The Great Waterway, but it’s a distraction definitely worth a few extra strokes.
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Belleville (613) 968-2327
Loyalist Golf & Country Club Bath (613) 352-5152
Smuggler’s Glen Golf Course Gananoque (613) 659-4999
Upper Canada Golf Course
Morrisburg (613) 543-2003
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THEATRES The Bay of Quinte Region includes great performances for families, adults and children, with 6 main active theatre companies.
Stirling Festival Theatre: Exciting live theatre in the heart of Stirling-Rawdon. Stirling Festival Theatre, or SFT, offers great live entertainment weekly, as well as theatre camps for kids. www.stirlingfestivaltheatre.com Festival Players of Prince Edward County: A professional theatre company, Festival Players offers three main series of plays throughout Prince Edward County, and a Family Series in August at various venues. http://festivalplayers.ca Westben Theatre: Bringing world-class theatre to a backdrop that only Northumberland County can provide, Westben provides theatre in a 400-seat timber frame barn close to Campbellford. www.westben.ca
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Brighton Barn Theatre: Brighton Barn Theatre offers its patrons award-winning acting and directing in an informal setting, yet with all the amenities needed to make the experience comfortable and memorable. When you come to a show in the Barn, you’ll be able to put aside your day-to-day worries and cares as you laugh, cry or even bite your nails while enjoying their performances. www.brightonbarntheatre.ca Pinnacle Playhouse Belleville: Home to The Belleville Theatre Guild, proudly presenting their 62nd season in 2014, which will include a blend of the old and new, with plays designed for laughter, tears, debate, and the joy of music. www.bellevilletheatreguild.ca My Theatre: Home of the Bay of Quinte Community Players, My Theatre features 75 seats in the restored 1861 Trenton Town Hall, located in the heart of downtown Trenton and has roots dating back to the 1950s. www.mytheatrequinte.ca
WINERY TOURS Prince Edward County is known for its Pinot Noir, great terroir, and sparkling wines—some of the best in Canada. Take an all-inclusive wine tour, including lunch, tastings, and fabulous ambience, with Prince Edward County Wine Tours or Sandbanks Vacations, each offering great service to and from any point in the region. Or, take a self-guided winery tour by picking up a map at one of our local visitor’s centres, or by visiting www.princeewardcountywine.ca.
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Prince Edward County is Canada’s newest and fastest growing wine region, with over 42 wineries.
PEC Wine Tours (613) 393-8988 www.pecwinetours.com Sandbanks Vacations Wine Tours (613) 393-2424 www.sandbanksvacations.com
CHOCOLATE & APPLES BONUS VIDEO
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The Bay of Quinte Region has a storied apple orchard history and an impressive collection of artisan chocolate makers. Come visit us for a taste of rich and delicious chocolate, paired with crisp and delightful apples (and tasty apple cider!), then tour one of our picturesque orchards to end your afternoon. Here are some great stops for chocolate and apples in our region:
Cricklewood Farm Orchard: Cricklewood Farm has been in the family for 150 years. Visit them for their quality fresh produce and enjoyable family adventure in Brighton, Ontario. www.cricklewood.ca Mrs. B’s Country Candy: Located in Brighton, Mrs. B’s produces delicious Italian gelato, ice cream, and has both great candy and homemade chocolate! www.mrsbscountrycandy.com 50
Campbell’s Orchards: Located in Carrying Place, you can pick-your-own apples, and enjoy many other offerings in this unique orchard and store.
World’s Finest Chocolate: Located in Campbellford, WFC is the leader in local fundraising for chocolate, but don’t take their word for it, head to the factory to taste for yourself! www.worldsfinest.ca Grills Orchards: Another local gem, Grills Orchards is known for a variety of apples and specializes in local country products, home grown produce, fresh baked goods and amazing fudge. Located in Quinte West. https://www.facebook.com/GrillsOrchards
The Pink Lunch Pail: A Cordon Bleu pastry chef in Picton, Prince Edward County, wholesales her handmade Belgian chocolate bars and homemade marshmallows dipped in chocolate under the name of The Pink Lunch Pail. https://www.facebook.com/ThePinkLunchPail Donini Chocolate: Known for their great chocolate of all flavours, but also for producing chocolate that is paired perfectly with wine! Who knew? Visit them in Belleville. https://twitter.com/DoniniChocolate
www.campbellsorchards.com Queen of the Kitchen: Located in Quinte West, Belgian chocolate truffles are their specialty. Show someone they are loved with these amazing artisan chocolates! http://queenofthekitchen.vpweb.ca 51
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Amazing Foods
IN QUINTE {A SAM P L E O F O U R FA R E }
Buttered up at Stirling Creamery Using local sweet cream, coupled with the talents of a real Master Butter Maker, Stirling Creamery delivers better butter, naturally—it’s what they’ve been doing since 1925. www.stirlingcreamery.com
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Sinful Saturdays at L’Auberge de France Start your weekend in taste bud Heaven with freshly-baked butter or chocolate croissants, still warm from the oven. www.aubergedefrance.ca
Go Loonie for Loonie Shakes at Reid’s Dairy A great treat any time of year, Reid’s Dairy in Belleville is owned locally by the Quickerts and is a must stop for their famous Loonie Shakes (yes, they are only a Loonie!).
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Holy Smoke! It’s Church Key Brewery Church Key brewery boasts authentic ales served by authentic people, a promise that is immediately redeemed when you arrive at the 1878 Methodist Church-turned-brewery on the outskirts of Campbellford, Ontario. www.churchkeybrewing.com
www.reidsdairy.com
Katrina’s Cakes and Treats A local area sensation, Katrina’s Cakes and Treats serves homemade cupcakes and cakes that are the rave of the region. There is a waiting list regularly for cakes, but stop by daily for some incredible cupcake creations. www.katrinascakes.com
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Rachel’s Tarts Cream-Filled Donuts at Dooher’s Bakery With sixty years of experience behind them, the folks at Dooher’s bakery are experts at serving up perfection!
One of the best butter tarts you will ever have, and named one of the top 5 butter tarts in Canada by Canadian Living, they are made by hand in Trenton, but can be found in locations all across the region. https://www.facebook.com/RachealTarts
www.doohers.com
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Succumb to Mrs. B’s Sweet Talk. Stop by Mrs. B’s Country Candy in Brighton for a taste of country goodness that will remind you of the warmth and security of your Grandma’s kitchen.
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www.mrsbscountrycandy.com
Ice Cider at County Cider Company— making Ice Wine look Old School With our great orchards and tasty cider in the region, it’s no wonder ice cider is now storming the scene. Grab a bottle while you can—they are going fast!
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www.countycider.com
The Butter Tart Factory’s Sweet Bacon Escape
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In true Canadian fashion, this Campbellford-based bakery offers a maple butter tart, filled with an intoxicating buttery mix of local maple syrup and the indescribable allure of bacon. Credit: Jacob Côté
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BELLEVILLE
A tale of
Downtowns The Bay of Quinte Region is historic, built downtown-by-downtown in the 1800s. Much of the architectural heritage remains today, filled with modern retail offerings and artisan shops, theatres and top restaurants, alongside nearby patios and parks adorning the waterfront.
Belleville’s Entertainment District is downtown, with the Empire Theatre and many restaurants making it their home, including Earl & Angelo’s, Dinkel’s, Paulo’s, Capers, The Boathouse, and L’Auberge de France, just to name a few. Take the Riverside Trail from downtown to Meyer’s Pier to enjoy 180-degree views, the sights and sounds of the Bay of Quinte and fantastic sunsets! Don’t miss the great antique, boutique, and artistic shops on the main drag. www.rediscoverdowntown.ca
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BRIGHTON
This downtown has newer restaurants and cafés, featuring Prince Edward County wines and flavours and is just a minute’s walk to Wellington Beach, a great place to stroll the boardwalk and go boating. Check out the Drake Devonshire, an extension of the Drake Hotel in Toronto, opening in 2014, or dine at the Dukes of Wellington restaurant, with its great patio overlooking the harbour. Check out some amazing apple pie at Wickedly Sweet bakery, then catch a Wellington Dukes hockey game at the ESSROC Centre.
Brighton offers the tranquil atmosphere of a small town with a wide range of boutiques and annual activities destined to leave you with lasting memories. Visit this fall during Brighton’s Applefest, a celebration of our rich agricultural land and abundance of apple orchards! With its heritage mainstreet, front-porch Victorian flavour and proximity to the 401, Brighton provides the backdrop for a thriving commercial area.
www.discoverwellington.ca
STIRLING-RAWDON Dubbed the Village with the Big Heart, downtown Stirling is quaint and unique. Visit the Stirling Creamery, famous nation-wide for its exquisite butter. The Village Chocolatier will tide you over with their hand-made truffles, before you take in one of many theatre performances at the Stirling Festival Theatre. Above all, the village is known for its boutique shops. See all of them here:
www.brighton.ca
FRANKFORD
www.stirling-rawdon.com
TRENTON (QUINTE WEST) At the mouth of the Trent-Severn Waterway, downtown Trenton is thriving. It offers a variety of shops and services to accommodate many consumer needs, as well as excellent dining establishments. In the summer, enjoy live outdoor entertainment four evenings each week, shop at the growing Farmers’ Market and watch for a new 380 slip marina to be completed in 2015. www.downtowntrenton.ca/en 56
DESERONTO Hunt for one-of-a-kind treasures in Deseronto’s assortment of antique & collectible dealers. Discover the creative works of local artisans featuring soapstone & metal sculptures, photography, paintings, jewellery, accessories, pottery, woodworking and more. Enjoy a fantastic meal at the new Cannery Café and visit the Victorian Tea Room! http://deseronto.ca
Frankford’s downtown has the necessary retail amenities and restaurants for residents or visitors taking time to stop in this quaint village community. It is beautifully situated along the Trent-Severn Waterway and lock #6, an overnight stop for boaters with shore power and amenities. It’s also a short distance to the Frankford Tourist Park, which offers camping, a picnic shelter, play structures, beach volleyball and hosts many annual events.
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SHOPPING The Bay of Quinte is known for its antiques, artisan and boutique shops, downtowns and the Quinte Mall. See more shopping listings on the MAP, in our centre spread (p.30-31).
SHOPPING
Fill your days by discovering more of the great shopping in our downtowns and all across the region. You never know what kind of treasures you’ll uncover on a scenic drive in the Bay of Quinte! http://tourism.bayofquinte.ca/ antiques-and-retail
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