Quinte West
Quinte West is a vibrant town located on the shores of the Bay of Quinte and the Trent River. This active community boasts many areas of attraction and offers a wide variety of activities available throughout the local area.
Quinte West is also home to Canadian Forces Base 8 Wing along with National Air Force Museum of Canada.
Things To Do In Quinte West
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National Air Force Museum
MoreThe National Air Force Museum of Canada is a striking attraction featuring decades of aircraft and air force memorabilia.
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Trenton Marina
MoreTrent Port Marina is a world-class 375-slip marina located on the Bay of Quinte at the mouth of the Trent-Severn Waterway.
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Bleasdel Boulder
MoreTake a journey through time to the 'Bleasdell Boulder', one of the largest known glacial
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Sandbanks Provincial Park
MoreThree expansive sandy beaches perfect for families, with shallow waters and gentle drop off.
Wine Country
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New Wine Country
Welcome to Prince Edward County, the new viticulture area in Ontario.
The rich soils of PEC combined with the natural minerals found in the soil highlight the wines in PEC.The tasting experience in PEC is refreshing and rewarding. Try award-winning wines while looking out over the vineyards, or take in a outdoor patio.
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Wine Tours
Ontario’s newest and fastest growing wine destinations is Prince Edward County.
Book a county wine tour. Be inspired by the knowledge and history, without the planning,
directions and most importantly, you get a designated driver.Tour guides will create the perfect wine tour to suit your group!
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Top 7 Wineries to Visit
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Eat & Stay
Prince Edward County was named Gastronomic Capital of Ontario and chefs agree. Seasonal menus provide flavours for every palate. Travel the Taste Trail during Countylicious, a bi–annual fixed price promotion.
Traveling to the County? We have accommodations to meet your needs. Plan in advance for the perfect stay.
Kiwanis Walleye World Fishing Derby
The Kiwanis Walleye World is a massive fundraising effort to help raise money for the community in support of the goals of Kiwanis International.
We support many local initiatives and activities that help to make our community a great place to live and play.
Sandbanks Beach
World’s largest baymouth barrier dune formation.
Three expansive sandy beaches that some say are among the best in Canada.
Jutting out into Lake Ontario means that this park is a bird migration hotspot in spring and fallWalking trails that allow visitors to experience the dune and wetland habitats of the park.
Explore Prince Edward County known for its bicycle touring, wineries, food and antiques.
Mount Pelion
Discover "Trenton's Mountain" that was left behind by glaciers. You can walk, hike, bike or drive up to the observation deck and see a panoramic view of Trenton's waterways and surrounding countryside. Visited in 1615 by
Samuel de Champlain, the "mountain" is technically a drumlin, with an
esker on the north end.
You can see as far away as Murray Hills, Belleville and into Prince Edward County.