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BAY OF QUINTE DISCOVERY GUIDE @GTA_STEVESMITH asks HOW’S RUSH HOUR? Have you considered locating your business in the Bay of Quinte region? Our region WE’RE NOT TOO SURE offers ample development-ready land, access to a skilled workforce and a low-cost of living with WHEN IS RUSH HOUR? an exceptional quality of life. All this with an average daily commute time of less than 10 minutes. It truly is the prefect balance of urban and rural living. KEY BENEFITS OF LOCATING YOUR BUSINESS IN THE BAY OF QUINTE REGION INCLUDE: Strategically located to serve the North American markets Convenient access to all major transporation routes Some of the best value and lowest cost homes in Ontario Fully serviced, inexpensive and development-ready land Lower operating and staffing costs compared to larger centres Access to over 100,000 skilled workers that are loyal to the region Ask us about doing business in the Bay of Quinte. 1 866 961 7990 QUINTEDEVELOPMENT.COM @QUINTECDEV FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A STAY+ PLAY PACKAGE VISIT BAYOFQUINTE.CA/ SURVEY Welcome! We’ve already crumpled up a few sheets of paper while trying to come up with the best way to invite you to our region. What we’ve realized is that we just need to be ourselves and welcome you to our home. YOU MIGHT KNOW us as a midway stop on road trips between Toronto and Montreal, as a sports tournament desti- nation, as the home of Canada’s largest air base, or as a top spot for walleye fishing. Photography by Johnny CY Lam Johnny CY by Photography You might know us as the place you grew up in, or you might not know us at all. Bay of Quinte Team The revival of interest away from big cities and into smaller Dug Stevenson communities is stronger than it has ever been and we’re well-po- Trevor Norris sitioned to lead this rural renaissance in the Bay of Quinte region. Jen Achilles It’s affordable and attractive, allowing for an attainable lifestyle. Art Director Flip through the pages of our guide as we pull back the curtain Colleen Nicholson to show you why we love to live, work and play here. Cover Illustration Jeannie Phan Want more? W BAYOFQUINTE.CA Copy Editor You can find us E [email protected] online and join our Greg Murphy P 613–968–4427 communities. Contributing Editor FACEBOOK | BAYOFQUINTETOURISM Laura Voskamp t TWITTER | BAY_OF_QUINTE i INSTAGRAM | BAYOFQUINTE 4TH EDITION BAY OF QUINTE GUIDE 3 NATIONAL AIR FORCE MUSEUM OF CANADA Discover Canada’s Air Force Story Summer: (May 1 to September 30) Open Daily 10:00 am to 5:00 pm ** Winter hours, visit our website. http://airforcemuseum.ca/en/visit-us www.airforcemuseum.ca 220 RCAF Rd. 8 Wing Trenton ON 613-965-7223 CONTRIBUTORS Outdoor Living Working Page 10 Page 43 Page 36 Food & Drink Explore Getaways Page 58 Page 16 Page 6 Contributors Thanks! Carson Arthur home decor inspiration, and photographer Johnny CY and the owner of Women Carson Arthur is an outdoor re-loved items for sale on Lam is a contributor to various Hike Wild, where she design and lifestyle expert, Facebook and Instagram. publications, including Food offers guided backcountry TV personality (HGTV, & Drink, Food & Wine and camping trips and outdoor CityTV), local radio show Sarah Dean The Globe & Mail. education for women. host on Quinte Broadcasting, i @sarahjdean_ johnnycylam.com womenhikewild.com. author and Quinte resident. Sarah coordinates marketing carsonarthur.com with Team Tim McKinney Tiffany Nobes Aysha Tayab Real Estate, and is a recent A lover of travel, food, Aysha Tayab is a Kingston- Charlotte Buckle grad of the Ontario Real and antiques, Tiffany is a based digital content creator i @crabuckle Estate College. former BOQ Intern who and lifestyle blogger who Charlotte never passes up frequently returns home to became enraptured by an opportunity to explore Rob Howsam the beautiful Bay of Quinte the Bay of Quinte while and take the long way, and i @stokerrob region. Nobesnotes.com pursuing Loyalist College’s as soon as she and her Rob works with Vantage Public Relations program. husband moved to CFB Point Media House and his Ashley Rae cheiadevida.ca Trenton, she began capturing credits include Shorelines with Ashley is a year-round the region in her photos. April Vokey and Discovery multi-species angler, Kelsey Thompson Channel's Rouge Shark. newspaper/magazine Kelsey Thompson is a Catherine Coe He's currently leading up the columnist, freelance writer, Belleville-based content i @charcoalandteak production team for Dave and blogger who occasionally creator with a love for film Catherine is a wife, mom, and Mercer's Facts of Fishing. presents seminars at and television production. teacher who has a passion for sports shows and events. When she’s not behind turning thrift store treasures Johnny CY Lam shelovestofish.com a camera Kelsey can be into unique furnishings for her Born in Hong Kong, grew found enjoying quality time (and others') home. Check up in Toronto, and now living Jessica Spooner with family and friends. out her thrift store finds, in Prince Edward County, Jess is an outdoors guide kelseythompson.me Photography by Johnny CY Lam Johnny CY by Photography 4TH EDITION BAY OF QUINTE GUIDE 5 GETAWAYS In Partnership with QAAA What to Pack Take some of the stress out of packing your bags with these handy tips from our Bay of Quinte Stay & Play Package experts. If you’ve got the basics covered (we figure clean underwear and a lucky fishing lure go without saying), these extras will take your stay from good to great. Photography by Johnny CY Lam Fishing Charters Over one hundred years of experience between six Transport Canada-certified marine captains, offering the best fishing experience on the Bay of Quinte. Hat with a strap Packages starting at: Don’t lose your hat; Cooler $240 these boats travel fast. Bring your catch home. Waterproof Bag License Because "rogue wave" Over eighteen? You’ll need isn’t covered by your one. Available at local fishing Change of clothes cellphone warranty. shops or Canadian Tire. See "rogue wave." 6 BAY OF QUINTE GUIDE 4TH EDITION Golf Tee off this spring, summer, and fall with a Stay & Play golf package. Everything is included to ensure your day on the Cash Money links is one to remember. Afforable links means you can easily play a Bug Spray Packages starting at: round and buy a round. Apply liberally. $132 Phone Charger Business Cards Make your mark Show us your shots Tee up your next project Don’t get lost in the landscape. at #bayofquinte. on the 19th hole. PEC Wine Tours Sit back, relax, and watch the countryside roll by on a tour of Canada’s fastest-growing wine region, Prince Edward County. Comfy Shoes Don’t miss a tour of the vineyard Thermos Packages starting at: because you’re wearing heels. More water = more fun. $180 Snacks Tasting Card Notepad BYO your favourite pairings Have a taste before Your best hope to remember (crackers, cheese, nuts...). you buy a case. the name of that perfect pinot. LEARN MORE ABOUT AVAILABLE TOURS BAYOFQUINTE.CA/PACKAGES 4TH EDITION BAY OF QUINTE GUIDE 7 GETAWAYS In Partnership with QAAA Craft Beer Tour The Bay of Quinte is an emerging craft beer region in Canada. Take a tour of the local breweries, and Hawkins Cheezies Take Away you will be sure to find Brent Butt has this Worth the deposit. a new favourite brew. local favourite on his Many craft breweries rider; find out why. will refill your growler. Packages starting at: $180 Beard Oil Merch Craft your beard (we Actually, you can leave your Good Kicks know you have one) hats at home; stylin’ merch is Farm-based breweries while you crack a beer. available at most breweries. means comfort is king. Beaches Get a comfortable hotel stay plus a pass to explore one of three beautiful provincial parks nearby: Presqu’ile, Sandbanks, and North Beach. A Good Read Great landscapes inspire Chair Packages starting at: great authors; catch up Bring your own; after all, $130 on a local favourite. this isn’t an all-inclusive. Park Pass Picnic Basket You’ll want to come back. Stop at some markets (see Riley likes it! Grab an annual pass for page 50 for a map) on your Most provincal parks have our provincal parks. way, and pack a killer picnic. a dog-friendly zone. 8 BAY OF QUINTE GUIDE 4TH EDITION CHAIR COURTESY OF LITTLE WOLF PEC; NOTEPAD, BEARD OIL, KOKITO KOKITO.CA CHAIR COURTESY OF LITTLE WOLF PEC; NOTEPAD, BEARD OIL, KOKITO KOKITO.CA OUTDOOR Summer The Bay of Quinte is an ideal spot for outdoor adventure on the water, like stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, or even kiteboarding and flyboarding. If you don’t have the gear, don’t worry-there are plenty of local operators who can outfit you and guide your day on the water. BAYOFQUINTE.CA/AVENTUREONTHEWATER 10 BAY OF QUINTE GUIDE 4TH EDITION Photography by Johnny CY Lam Photography by Johnny CY Lam 4TH EDITION BAY OF QUINTE GUIDE 11 Neighbourhood Expert A Foodie Weekend in Belleville By Sarah Dean of RE/MAX Quinte AS A LIFELONG resident of the Quinte region, I know this area has always been where my heart is. It makes sense that after graduating from the University of Ottawa, I moved back to the Quinte area and found a position that allows me to ex- plore the region more than ever before. Even though I’ve lived here all my life, my position as a Real Estate Agent & Marketing Coordinator with RE/MAX Quinte has truly inspired me to become a tourist in my hometown.