Quinte West Community Profile 2011 A great place to live. The right place to do business. Quinte West at a glance 1 Quinte West at
Quinte West At A Glance A Natural Attraction Location & Climate History 2-9 Population
Services & Resources Members of Government Business Support Services Social Services 10-19 Education Quinte West Public Library
Business & Economy The Quinte West Advantage Labour Market Quinte Business Achievement Awards Wage Profile Industrial Sector Quinte West Industrial Park Industrial Site Maps 20-43 Commercial Sector Shop Local Business Retention & Expansion Community Improvement Plan Economic Development and Revitalization Committee City of Quinte West Commercial Recruitment Strategy
Infrastructure Transportation Services Planning & Development Public Works & Environmental Services 44-53 City Utilities Municipal Taxes Quinte Real Estate
Lifestyle & Leisure Recreational Opportunities Marinas Local Sporting Attractions 54-63 Parks & Trails YMCA of the City of Quinte West Health Care
Tourism Special Events Tourism in Quinte West Chamber of Commerce 64-72 Photo by: Peggy DeWitt Museums Places of Interest
Quinte West at a Glance
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A Natural Attraction ...... 4
Location & Climate ...... 5
History ...... 6.
Population ...... 8 The City of Quinte West is situated on the shores of the beautiful Bay of Quinte, serving as the gateway to the world famous Trent Severn Waterway . We are located approximately 1 5. hours east of Toronto along the Highway 401 corridor and 2 5. hours west of Ottawa . Over 42,000 people make Quinte West their home, enjoying both the urban and rural landscapes that encompass the area .
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 . The exquisite natural features of our City are complimented by a strong, vibrant and diverse economic base while also serving as home to Canada’s largest military base, 8 Wing/CFB Trenton .
We offer low operating costs achieved through a combination of low municipal utility rates, municipal tax rates and land and building costs . This allows the development of new facilities to be affordable and feasible in order to meet your company’s needs and requirements .
Quinte West offers a strong combination of lifestyle and business amenities that make it a great place to live and the right place to do business . Quinte West at a glance 5 Quinte West at
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With a location approximately 1 5. hours east of City Driving Toronto and 2 5. hours west of the Nation’s Capital, the City of Quinte West is ideal for commercial and Kingston, ON 75 kilometres industrial businesses of all sizes . Peterborough, ON 100 kilometres Quinte West is in the fortunate position of being able to enjoy all four seasons . The climate in the area is Toronto, ON 190 kilometres moderated by the Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario, Ottawa, ON 230 kilometres which reduces the severity of the summer and winter temperatures . In each season, you can expect the Buffalo, NY 324 kilometres following temperatures: Montreal, QC 360 kilometres Winter: December to March Average temperature: -4C Detroit, MI 531 kilometres Spring: April to June Average temperature: 13C New York, NY 702 kilometres Summer: July to August Philadelphia, PA 711 kilometres Average temperature: 21C Fall/Autumn: September to November Chicago, IL 992 kilometres Average temperature: 9C Atlanta, GA 1685 kilometres Heritage
Quinte West has a rich historical past . From Samuel The townships were named after family members of de Champlain’s first visit to our future town to the King George III and were called ‘Royal Townships’ . amalgamation of four municipalities in 1998 that led By 1787, the 8th (Sidney), 9th (Thurlow), and 10th to what is now one large city, Quinte West has many (Richmond) townships completed the circle around stories to tell, all of which have shaped this unique the Bay . community . The area remained part of Quebec until the Many of the families living in Quinte West today Constitutional Act of 1791, which divided the country can trace their families back to the United Empire into Upper Canada and Lower Canada, gave it the Loyalists . The Quinte Bay area was considered British Law System, a Legislative Assembly, and its desirable for settlement as early as 1773 when the first Lieutenant-Governor, Lord John Graves Simcoe . Governor General of the Canadian Colonies, Sir Guy There were 19 townships in Upper Canada (now Carleton, asked Governor Haldimand of Quebec Ontario) . to inquire if the Mississauga Indians would make a treaty to sell the land . In January 1998, The City of Quinte West was formed by the amalgamation of four former municipalities; In October 1783 an ‘Agreement to Purchase’ was City of Trenton, Village of Frankford, Sidney finally made with the signing of the Gunshot Treaty Township and Murray Township . The amalgamation and surveying began . At the time, there were many created a unique community offering a blend people living in the United States who had remained between urban and rural lifestyles . The City thrived loyal to England and trekked north to what is now in the years following, establishing itself as a sought Canada . The British ordered that a list of these people after destination offering a vibrant outdoor natural under the designation of United Empire Loyalists be environment for agricultural and recreational pursuits made . Among these were ex-military personnel, ex- combined with endless retail and entertainment slaves, and aboriginals loyal to the Crown . opportunities .
Settlements were established surrounding the At the heart of Quinte West is the southern entrance Quinte Bay on lands promised to them by the Crown . to the Trent-Severn Waterway, a unique 386 kilometre Nearly £4 million was divided among the Loyalists in system of lakes and rivers stretching from the Bay of addition to large grants of land in the new country Quinte in the south, to Georgian Bay in the north . varying in size from 200 to 5,000 acres . The money Quinte West is home to Canada’s largest military air was used for tools, farm equipment, seed to sow, force base, 8 Wing/CFB Trenton . food and clothing . Trenton Ward Frankford Ward
Located at the mouth of the River Trent and the Head The area originally known as Cold Creek and Scott’s of the Bay of Quinte, this area was first visited by Mill was first settled by United Empire Loyalists in Samuel de Champlain in 1615 . The first permanent the 1780s . At this location, they were able to ford the settlers of the Trenton area were the United Empire river just below the rapids . Loyalists who arrived in the Quinte area around 1784 . The first settlers at the mouth of the Trent River The Village of Frankford was named following a visit (present day downtown) arrived in 1790, establishing in 1837 by Sir Francis Bond Head, Lt . Governor of an economy based primarily on the lumber industry . Upper Canada . Although it was a small village at that time, a proper name was of paramount importance The first bridge was built in 1833, linking the west to the developing community . The name Frankford and east sides of the Trent River . Trenton grew represented a combination of the first name of the steadily in the years that followed attaining the status visiting Governor and the ford in the Trent River a glance 7 Quinte West at of village by 1853 and town by 1880 . The economy running through the town . To this day, the village is in the area has shifted throughout the years from a called Frankford . primarily lumber and agricultural-based economy to the industrial-driven economy now present . The town was greatly aided with the opening of the RCAF training centre in 1931, which has evolved into Canada’s largest air force base .
Sidney Ward
Sidney Ward is known most significantly for its strong agricultural base and rugged landscape . It is here that Thomas Bata established the Bata shoe manufacturing plant in 1939, resulting in the development of the inlet of Batawa . Sidney is also home to 8 Wing/CFB Trenton and the National Air Force Museum of Canada .
Sidney Township claims a place of honour in the history of municipal government in Ontario as the township with the oldest continuous local government . On May 15, 1790, a group of pioneers assembled here and recorded the minutes of a town meeting to elect officials to administer their affairs .
Murray Ward
Like many areas in Quinte West, Murray Ward is rich in local history . Located south of the swing bridge in Carrying Place is the Kente Portage, a route that was used by Joliette, Champlain, LaSalle, and scores of missionaries, traders, and settlers to cross the 1 5. miles between the Bay of Quinte and Weller’s Bay . To this day, many old homes and buildings can be seen along the Kente Portage, the oldest road in continuous use in Ontario .
The township was first surveyed in 1791 and was incorporated in 1851 . Records from 1878 show a population of 3,734 living mostly on the lower concessions . Photo by: Peggy DeWitt
The population in Quinte West traditionally Quinte West Population Characteristic (2006) experiences marginal growth . There have been 4,500 above average increases in the 40+ age category in 4,000 recent years reflecting the aging population growth 3,500 3,000 seen throughout Canada . Recent growth patterns 2,500 also reflect an increase in relocation of military 2,000 Population personnel to 8 Wing/CFB Trenton as well as an 1,500 1,000 increase in residential development in the City . 500
0 0 to 4 5 to 9 10 to 15 to 20 to 25 to 30 to 35 to 40 to 45 to 50 to 55 to 60 to 65 to 70 to 75 to 80 to 85 Population: 42,697 years years 14 19 24 29 34 39 44 49 54 59 64 69 74 79 84 years years years years years years years years years years years years years years years years and Population change 2001 to 2006: 3 .2% increase over Age Total Private Dwellings: 17,612 Information provided by Stats Canada Population density per square kilometer: 86 .5 km2 Land Area (square km): 493 .85 km2 Quinte West at a glance 9 Quinte West at
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QUICK FACTS:
Location: Eastern Ontario on the shores of the Bay of Quinte; 1 .5 hours east of Toronto and 2 .5 hours east of Ottawa along Hwy 401 Population: City of Quinte West - 42,697 (2006 Census) Market (500 mile radius): 50 million people Incorporation: City of Quinte West - 1998 Regional Land Area: 493 .85 km2 Population Density per square km: 86 .5 (2006 Census) Labour Force: 100,000 (within a 45-minute commute) Largest Industry Groups: Wholesale & Retail Trade - 3,750 Business Services - 3,635 Manufacturing Industries - 3,460 Health Care & Social Services - 1,785 (Based on 2006 Census) Quinte West Industrial Community Nestlé Canada Inc . Food Service to name a few . . . Trenton Cold Storage Group GlobalMed Inc . Electro Cables Inc . Cooney Transport Ltd . Saputo Foods Ltd . Canadian Blast Freezers Total Private Dwellings: 17,612 (2006 Census) Climate: Winter, December to March, Avg . temperature: -4ºC Spring, April to June, Avg . temperature: 13ºC Summer, July to August, Avg . temperature: 21ºC Fall/Autumn, September to November, Avg . temperature: 9ºC Precipitation Statistics: Annual Rainfall - 716 mm Annual Snowfall - 168 cm Days with minimum temperature > 0ºC: 210 days
Services & Resources
Members of Government ...... 12
Business Support Services ...... 14
Social Services ...... 16
Education ...... 18
Quinte West Public Library ...... 19 Quinte West & Northumberland
Position name Address Phone
Federal Member of Parliament Rick Norlock 103B Dundas Street West Tel: 613-392-3382 Trenton, ON K8V 3P4 Fax: 613-392-3130 Provincial Member of Parliament Lou Rinaldi 255 Glen Miller Road Tel: 1-800-263-3980 Trenton, ON K8V 5P8 Fax: 905-372-1672
Hastings & Prince Edward
Position name Address Phone
Federal Member of Parliament Daryl Kramp 1 Millennium Parkway Toll Free: 1-877-880-0586 Belleville, ON K8N 4Z7 Tel: 613-969-3800 Fax: 613-969-3803 Provincial Member of Parliament Hon . Leona Dombrowsky, 81 Millennium Parkway, Unit 3 Toll Free: 1-877-536-6248 Minister of Education P .O . Box 575 Tel: 613-962-1144 Belleville, ON K8N 5B2 Fax: 613-969-6381 ces 13 r esou r ices & rv se
Members of Council
Name Home Business
Mayor John Williams 613-395-0066 613-392-2841 866-987-2694 Ward 1 – Trenton Councillor Sally Freeman 613-965-6769 Councillor Fred Kuypers 613-392-8588 Councillor Leslie Roseblade 613-394-3492 Councillor Bob Wannamaker 613-392-8548 Councillor Doug Whitney 613-392-4779 Ward 2 – Sidney Councillor Terry Cassidy 613-395-2031 613-398-1881 Councillor Ron Hamilton 613-392-5369 Councillor Don Kuntze 613-962-6122 Councillor Paul Kyte 613-967-2134 613-969-0246 Ward 3 – Murray Councillor Jim Alyea 613-475-1519 Councillor Jim Harrison 613-392-9437 Ward 4 – Frankford Councillor Keith Reid 613-398-7991 Quinte Economic Development subordinated financing and capital risk financing . Commission Located in the Quinte Business Development Centre, Loyalist College . Quinte Economic Development Commission (QEDC) provides regional marketing programs that Business Development Bank of Canada attract new industry as well as strategic support 284-B Wallbridge-Loyalist Road, Belleville, ON K8N 5B3 that helps local industries grow more competitive 613-969-4009 and profitable . The QEDC has a track record of Website: www .bdc .ca successful programs . In recent years, its Food and Beverage Training Series and the Integrated Small Business Centre of Quinte Workforce Development System, have obtained $4 .5 million for internships and training rebates . The Small Business Centre of Quinte provides valuable resources, tools and no-cost consultations Quinte Economic Development Commission to assist entrepreneurs in starting up their own 284- B Wallbridge-Loyalist Road, Belleville ON K8N 5B3 businesses and also assists businesses that have (613) 961-7990 been in operation for less than five years . They are Website: www .quintedevelopment .com located at the Quinte Business Development Centre, Loyalist College . Trenval Business Development Corporation Small Business Centre 284-B Wallbridge-Loyalist Road, Belleville, ON K8N 5B3 Trenval Business Development Corporation has 613-961-0590 been assisting small businesses in the region Website: www .smallbusinessctr .com since 1987, investing more than $21 million in small businesses . More than 2,500 jobs have been Loyalist Training and Knowledge created through loans, advisory services and the Centre Self-Employment Benefit Program in coordination with Service Canada . The Loyalist Training and Knowledge Centre is the entrepreneurial professional training arm of Loyalist Trenval Business Development Corporation College established in the early 1990’s . It has gained 284-B Wallbridge-Loyalist Road, Belleville, ON K8N 5B3 a reputation as one of the most respected training 613-961-7999 and development centres in Ontario . It offers a wide Website: www .trenval .on .ca range of human resource consulting, information technology, and training services to Federal and Business Development Bank of Canada Provincial government agencies, municipalities, businesses, manufacturers, retailers and others . The Business Development Bank of Canada provides financial solutions and customized services Loyalist Training and Knowledge Centre to meet the needs of entrepreneurs at every stage 284-B Wallbridge-Loyalist Road, Belleville, ON K8N 5B3 of their business development . The BDC also offers 613-969-1913 www .loyalisttraining .com Manufacturing Resource Centre Job Connect
The Manufacturing Resource Centre (MRC) is the Job Connect provides assistance to youth 16 to “Go-To” resource for manufactures in Hasting County, 24 to find employment opportunities while helping Lennox & Addington County, Northumberland County employers reduce costs associated with training and Prince Edward County and the separated a new employee . Job connect also registers job municipalities of Belleville and Quinte West . The vacancies and assists employers in finding the right ces 15
MRC is an innovative service for manufactures that person for the job . r enhances the performance of the local manufacturing workforce, increases economic and workforce Job Connect 81 Dundas St W, Trenton, ON, K8V3P4 esou readiness, improves knowledge of and access to r programs and services, improves attraction and 613-392-9157 retention capabilities, and coordinates manufacturing Website: www .jconnect .on .ca
labour activities . ices & Quinte Home Builders Association rv The MRC has assisted local manufactures with The voice of the residential construction industry se accessing over $11 .7 million in funding while leveraging in the Quinte area, the Quinte Home Builders $52 million in related company investments for skills Association is a great organization with dedicated enhancement and capital investments . Additionally hard-working individuals helping to promote the this funding has helped create or retail over 800 local professionalism of its members to the community . jobs . Quinte Home Builders Association Manufacturing Recourse Centre PO Box 22018 Belleville Ctr, Belleville, ON, K8N 5V7 284-B Wallbridge-Loyalist Road, Belleville ON K8N 5B3 613-968-5132 613-966-0113 Website: www .quintehomebuilders .ca Website: www .quintemanufacturing .com Quinte Construction Association Human Resources and Skills The Quinte Construction Association is a non-profit Development Canada organization that was formed in 1948 to better serve the needs of the construction industry in the Quinte Human Resources and Skills Development Canada and surrounding areas . administers federal government employment programs and operates local employment centres . Quinte Construction Association The Quinte West Office located at 50 Dundas Street 54 Station St, Belleville, ON, K8N2S5 West provides employment services, labour market 613-962-2877 information, grants and contribution programs for Website: www .quinteconstructionassociation .com employers and employment benefits services . Trenton Downtown Business Human Resources and Skills Development Canada Improvement Area 50 Dundas Street West, Trenton ON K8V 6R5 1 800 926-9105 The Trenton Downtown Business Improvement Area is designated under a special municipal by-law and Website: www .hrsdc .gc .ca legislated by the province of Ontario . It is designed to be a self-help mechanism that provides the tools Quinte West Chamber of Commerce and resources necessary to promote and beautify the area . Serving Trenton - Frankford - Sidney - Murray The Quinte West Chamber of Commerce is a Downtown Business Improvement Area member-driven organization with over 350 member 55 King Street, Trenton ON K8V 3V9 businesses and not-for-profit organizations . 613-394-5318 Accountable only to our members through their Website: www .downtowntrenton .ca Board of Directors, our mission is simple: serving their members through advocacy and the provision Le Franco-Phare of services, and to encourage the economic and Le Franco-Phare is a non-profit organization serving social development of Quinte West . the Francophone and Francophile population in the From this website you can access tourism & Quinte and surrounding region . community events, business development, municipal Should you wish more information, get involved or information, their online business directory, other attend the different events planned, we invite you chamber programs & their affiliates . to contact us by telephone or e-mail or drop by at Quinte West Chamber of Commerce our office . 97 Front Street, Trenton ON K8V 4N6 Franco-Phare 613-392-7635 84 Dundas Street West, Trenton ON K8V 3P3 Website: www .quintewestchamber .on .ca 613-955-8837 info@franco-phare .ca
County of Hastings
The County of Hastings site provides detailed information about the various departments and ces 17
council structures for each municipality . They r strive to strengthen relationships with member and
partner municipalities and to work with businesses, esou r educators, and others in pursuit of the vision for the benefit of Hastings County as a whole . ices & County of Hastings rv 235 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, ON K8N 3A9 se E-mail: webmaster@hastingscounty .com Website: www .hastingscounty .com
Hastings Children’s Aid Society
The Society’s primary goal is to provide child welfare services to children and families .
Hastings Children’s Aid Society 469 Dundas Street, Trenton, ON K8V 3S4 E-mail: info@hastingscas .org Website: www .hastingscas .org
Safe Communities Bay of Quinte
Safe Communities Bay of Quinte is a not-for-profit organization that provides activities and programs to reduce injuries in our community . These programs provide information on a safe lifestyle for seniors, youth, children, families, employers and employees .
Safe Communities Bay of Quinte 110 North Front Street A3 Suite 130, Belleville, ON K8P 0A6 E-mail: bayofquinte@safecommunities .ca Photo by: Peggy DeWitt Website: www .bayofquinte .safecommunities .ca
Counselling Services of Belleville Community Development Council & District of Quinte Counselling Services of Belleville and District is a The Community Development Council of Quinte is a non-profit charitable organization that promotes the non-profit community based resource agency . The planning and provision of health and social services agency responds to the needs for assessment, to ensure residents of the Quinte community counselling, advocacy and support and strives are provided with the necessities of life and an to enhance the effectiveness and well being of opportunity to improve their quality of life . individuals of all ages, families and the community .
The Community Development Council of Quinte Counselling Services of Belleville & District 49 Albion Street; Belleville, ON K8N 3R7 12 Moira Street East, Belleville, ON K8P 2R9 613-968-2466 E-mail: csbd@csbd .on .ca Website: www .cdcquinte .com Website: www .csbd .on .ca Hastings & Prince Edward District School Board
Bayside Secondary School Bayside 613-966-2922 Bayside Public School Bayside 613-962-0694 Breadner Elementary CFB Trenton 613-394-1394 College St . School Trenton 613-392-4524 Frankford Public School Frankford 613-398-6425 North Trenton School Trenton 613-392-6294 Prince Charles Public School Trenton 613-392-5461 Queen Elizabeth Trenton 613-392-5004 Trenton High School Trenton 613-392-1227 VP Carswell Trenton 613-392-8845
Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic District School Board
Sacred Heart Elementary Batawa 613-398-6393 St . Mary’s Elementary Trenton 613-392-3538 St . Paul’s Secondary School Trenton 613-394-4843 St . Peter’s Elementary Trenton 613-392-6577
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board
Murray Centennial Public School Murray Ward 613-392-9238 Stockdale Public School Stockdale 613-398-7200
Conseil des ecoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario
Ecole Cite-Jeunesse CFB Trenton 613-394-1398 Ecole Elementaire Marc Garneau CFB Trenton 613-394-0617 Ecole Secondaire Marc Garneau CFB Trenton 613-394-0617
Private Education
Trenton Christian School Trenton 613-392-3600 ces 19 r esou r ices & rv se
The Quinte West Public Library is dedicated to A member’s card expires annually (or every six months enriching society and inspiring the human spirit in the case of a six month membership) . At that time, through the exploration and knowledge . the member’s name, address and telephone number are verified . All outstanding fines and charges must The Quinte West Public Library provides two library be paid in order to renew a membership card . A branches for residents, one in Trenton and one in registered member should be in the possession of Frankford . Both libraries are housed in the municipal only one Hastinet card, eligible for use at either the buildings, allowing residents the ease of “one stop Quinte West Public Library or Belleville Public Library . shopping” and offer an array of library materials to members, including print and non-print materials, The replacement fee for a lost library card is $2 00. . DVDs, music CDs, magazines, newspapers, large The library offers free public access to internet as print books, graphic books, French language well as wireless services . The Quinte West Public material, language learning and literacy material . Library offers proctoring services free of charge to students . Please contact the Library to arrange a The Quinte West Public Library is a member of satisfactory time to write your exam . Hastinet . In partnership with the Belleville Public Library, Hastinet provides reciprocal borrowing Visit your library for an opportunity to Imagine, privileges to residents of the two communities . With Discover and Explore! one library card, members can use the resources of both libraries, either in person or via their websites . In addition, the Library offers free memberships to Branch Locations: teachers who teach within Quinte West but reside Trenton Main outside of the municipality, to those who work for the 7 Cresewell Drive, Trenton ON K8V 6X5 Department of Nation Defense 8 Wing/CFB Trenton 613-394-3381 but reside outside of Quinte West and to those who www .library .quintewest .com work for the City of Quinte West but reside outside Frankford Branch of the municipality . Annual membership fee of 22 North Trent Street, Frankford ON K0K 2C0 $40 .00 per person per year or $22 .00 per person for 613-398-7572 a six month’s membership for non–residents of www .library .quintewest .com Quinte West .
Business & Economy
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The Quinte West Advantage ...... 22
Labour Market ...... 23.
Quinte Business Achievement Awards . . . . .25
Wage Profile ...... 26
Industrial Sector ...... 29
Quinte West Industrial Park ...... 32
Industrial Site Maps ...... 34.
Commercial Sector ...... 38
Shop Local ...... 39
Business Retention & Expansion ...... 40
Community Improvement Plan ...... 41
Economic Development and Revitalization Committee ...... 42.
City of Quinte West Commercial Recruitment Strategy ...... 43. Strong Economic Development Means Business
The City of Quinte West is committed to promoting and supporting economic development initiatives . This is achieved through an integrated community approach that includes partnerships with business organizations and our “open-door” policy with existing businesses and potential business investors .
Quinte West’s strong combination of lifestyle and business amenities make our City a great place to work, live, and do business . Low operating costs are achieved through a combination of low municipal utility rates, low municipal tax rates, and low land and building costs . Quinte West has vacant land available and a variety of building types .
There is a strong, dedicated labour force of more than 100,000 within a 45-minute commute of the Quinte West area and wage costs are 20% lower than those in Toronto . The City partners with the Quinte Economic Development Commission (QEDC), Loyalist College in nearby Belleville, and the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to provide short - and long-term human resource development support .
Ensuring the long-term vitality of economic development and community revitalization initiatives is a major priority for the City . This is well demonstrated by the City’s investment in the downtown core areas, the North Murray Industrial Park, and a comprehensive marketing plan .
Why Quinte West 5 . Availability of vacant land and variety of building types . There are many good reasons to invest in or relocate your business to Quinte West . We’ve compiled a list 6 . Affordable housing and desirable neighbourhoods . of the top ten advantages that Quinte West offers: 7 Unique. blend of urban and rural landscapes 1 . The strong combination of lifestyle and business creates a healthy environment for working, living, amenities makes Quinte West a great place to and raising a family . live and the right place to do business . 8 .Quinte West offers a diverse range of cultural 2 . Low operating costs achieved through a events . combination of low municipal utility rates, low 9 . “Best Place to Live” as voted by the Quality of Life municipal tax rates, and low land and building Index for Ontario municipalities . costs . 10 . “ Best to Invest” . The Quinte Economic 3 . A vailability of a strong labour force . Development Commission was selected in 2008 4 . Human resource development support, both as one of the ten best places for investment in short and long-term, through partnerships with Canada by Site Selection magazine, a leading Quinte Economic Development Commission, and information source for expansion planning Loyalist Training and Knowledge Centre . decision-makers . The award recognizes the most powerful local economic development groups in Canada . y 23 m usiness & econo
Labour Force b
One of Quinte West's greatest assets is a strong labour force, combined with a number of support programs available through local organizations. Industries in Quinte West have retained skilled employees who possess a wide range of mechanical, industrial, and technical skills.
The Loyalist Training and Knowledge Centre specializes in industrial training and customized courses to develop a wide range of skills. These include mechanical, electrical, fork lift training, PLCs, SPCs, Labour Force welding, hydraulics,The pneumatics, City of Quintemachine shop, West and attractshealth and safetyand issuesretains including quality all compliance training. Trainingemployers is in the industrial, commercial and retail One of Quinte West’s greatest assets is a strong also offered in areas of organizational and personal development skills including leadership, supervision, team skills, communicationfields . There skills, personalis a diverse effectiveness, industrial base in Quinte labour force, combined with a number of support ISO 9000 and manyWest more. including food processing, automotive, programs available through local organizations . plastics, packaging, transportation, medical Other highlights of Quinte West's labour force include: Industries in Quinte West have retained skilled devices, and aerospace . Canada has the second employees who possess a wide range of mechanical, • Labourlowest force of over manufacturing 100,000 people within wages a 45-minute in the commute G-7 and Quinte industrial, and technical skills . • A noted strong rural work ethic • Weak UnionWest presence offers some of the most competitive wages in • Competitivethe wagecountry rates ranging from over $11 00. per hour to Other highlights of Quinte West’s • A large French-speaking or bilingual population labour force include: • Strong $14work ethic.00 per which hour results and in low upwards turnover and for absenteeism skilled rateslabour . • Labour force of over 100,000 people within a 45-minute commute • A noted strong rural work ethic • Weak Union presence • Competitive wage rates • A large French-speaking or bilingual population • Strong work ethic which results in low turnover and absenteeism rates Information provided by Stats Canada The City of Quinte West attracts and retains quality employers in the industrial, commercial and retail fields. There is a diverse industrial base in Quinte West including food processing, automotive, plastics, packaging, transportation, medical devices, and aerospace. Canada has the second lowest manufacturing Education Attainment Levelwages in the G-7 and Quinte West offers some of the most competitive wages in the country ranging from over $8.20 per hour to $14.00 per hour and upwards for skilled labour.
Labour Market Breakdown
Industry Divisions (2006)
Characteristics Quinte West Greater Quinte Region Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Experienced Labour 21,705 11,500 10,205 85,420 44,795 40,630
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Information provided by Stats Canada 2006 Labour Market Breakdown (Information provided by Stats Canada)
Industry Divisions (2006) Characteristics Quinte West Greater Quinte Region Total Male female total Male female Total Experienced Labour 21,705 11,500 10,205 85,420 44,795 40,630 Force 15 Years + Older Agriculture & Resource-Based 560 455 110 2,940 2,195 750 Construction Industries 1,105 970 135 4,780 4,205 570 Manufacturing Industries 3,460 2,325 1,140 12,560 8,565 3,995 Wholesale & Retail Trade 3,750 1,545 2,210 14,795 6,530 8,270 Finance & Real Estate 675 245 425 3,245 1,270 1,970 Health Care & Social Services 1,785 200 1,585 8,340 1,295 7,040 Educational Services 900 225 675 4,615 1,585 3,025 Business Services 3,635 2,120 1,515 14,660 8,630 6,025 Other Services 5,835 3,415 2,420 19,475 10,490 8,980
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Quinte Business Achievement Awards
The Quinte Business Achievement Awards are presented annually as a celebration of business excellence across the Bay of Quinte region .
We continued to recognize outstanding businesses, not-for-profit organizations and business leaders in areas such as entrepreneurship, business growth, company practices, product innovations, customer service, stewardship, marketing success and community service .
For more information visit www .qbaa .ca Business, Finance & Adminstration
Category Average High Low Reference Wage Wage Wage period Financial Auditors and Accountants $21 .66 $36 .06 $16 .00 2007 Specialists in Human Resources $26 .71 -- -- 2007 Supervisors, General Office and Administrative Support Clerks $15 .26 $18 .50 $12 .98 2006 Bookkeepers $17 .25 $24 .10 $12 .00 2009 Secretaries (Except Legal and Medical) $18 .75 $22 .95 $11 .35 2009 Storekeepers and Parts Clerks $14 .73 $21 .44 $9 .50 2007 Purchasing and Inventory Clerks $17 .96 $23 .74 $11 .00 2007
Engineers
Category Average High Low Reference Wage Wage Wage period Civil Engineers $30 .49 -- -- 2000 Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers $31 .62 $48 .90 $16 .67 2006 Software Engineers $31 .92 -- -- 2000 Primary Industry
Category Average High Low Reference y 27 Wage Wage Wage period m General Farm Workers $11 .00 $15 .00 $9 .50 2007 Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Labourers $12 .45 $17 .35 $10 .25 2009
Social Science, Education & Government usiness & econo
Category Average High Low Reference b Wage Wage Wage period Recreation, Sports and Fitness Program Supervisors and Consultants $16 .63 $18 .97 $10 .00 2007 Paralegal and Related Occupations $16 .56 $23 .35 $13 .00 2007 Community and Social ServiceWorkers $18 .85 $25 .55 $12 .00 2009 Employment Counsellors $20 .27 $27 .77 $13 .37 2006 Early Childhood Educators and Assistant $15 .45 $21 .60 $10 .50 2009 Library and Archive Technicians and Assistants $19 .08 $25 .75 $17 .03 2007 Graphic Designers and Illustrators $15 .01 $17 .82 $12 .39 2007
Sales & Service
Category Average High Low Reference Wage Wage Wage period Food Service Supervisors $10 .57 $14 .49 $9 .50 2007 Retail Salespersons and Sales Clerks $10 .70 $14 .65 $10 .25 2009 Grocery Clerks and Store Shelf Stockers $10 .85 $15 .30 $10 .25 2009 Security Guards and Related Occupations $11 .75 $17 .05 $10 .25 2009 Janitors, Caretakers and Building Superintendents $14 .45 $21 .00 $10 .25 2009
Trades, Transport & Equipment Operators
Category Average High Low Reference Wage Wage Wage period Contractors and Supervisors, Carpentry Trades $25 .51 $31 .89 $18 .00 2006 Machinists and Machining and Tooling Inspectors $21 .20 $26 .50 $14 .50 2009 Electricians (Except Industrial and Power System) $22 .40 $34 .90 $12 .00 2009 Plumbers $21 .30 $33 .80 $13 .00 2009 Steamfitters, Pipefitters and Sprinkler System Installers $29 .15 $35 .00 $21 .00 2007 Sheet Metal Workers $21 .95 $32 .65 $12 .00 2009 Boilermakers $30 .25 $39 .90 $25 .00 2005 Ironworkers $31 .39 $37 .02 $21 .69 2007 Welders and Related Machine Operators $19 .45 $33 .00 $14 .00 2009 Trades, Transport & Equipment Operators Continued
Category Average High Low Reference Wage Wage Wage period Carpenters $19 .45 $31 .20 $12 .50 2009 Bricklayers $24 .85 $34 .30 $16 .00 2009 Concrete Finishers $16 .48 $20 .00 $14 .00 2006 Construction Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics (Except Textile) $25 .00 $34 .00 $16 .50 2009 Automotive Service Technicians, Truck Mechanics and Mechanical Repairers $15 .70 $24 .00 $10 .25 2009 Printing Press Operators $20 .79 $33 .12 $11 .50 2006 Material Handlers $13 .60 $20 .95 $10 .25 2009
Process, Manufactoring & Utilities
Category Average High Low Reference Wage Wage Wage period Plastics Processing Machine Operators $15 .32 $19 .01 $10 .00 2007 Sewing Machine Operators $10 .30 $12 .75 $9 .50 2007 Process Control and Machine Operators, Food and Beverage Processing $17 .64 $20 .73 $12 .00 2007 Machining Tool Operators $13 .97 $17 .35 $11 .00 2007 Labourers in Mineral and Metal Processing $15 .61 $23 .55 $9 .50 2007 Labourers in Rubber and Plastic Products Manufacturing $14 .09 $24 .00 $9 .50 2007 Labourers in Food, Beverage and Tobacco Processing $16 .75 $25 .10 $10 .25 2009 Other Labourers in Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities $13 .95 $19 .90 $10 .25 200
Source: Stats Canada y 29 m usiness & econo b
Quinte Area Named One of the Ten Best Places to Invest in Canada
The Quinte Economic Development Commission (QEDC) was selected as one of the top areas for investment in Canada by Site Selection magazine, a leading US-based information source for expansion planning decision- makers . The award was presented on September 15, 2008 at the Economic Developers Association of Canada’s Annual Conference in Fredericton, NB .
The “Best to Invest” award is designed to recognize the most powerful local economic development groups in Canada . The QEDC was selected for its consistency in corporate project attraction, job creation, regional partnership, proactive programming and quality data resources .
“It is terrific to be recognized nationally for something we know to be true here in the Bay of Quinte area,” says Chris King, QEDC’s Chief Executive Officer . “This acknowledges the hard work done by our team and partners, as well as the support we’ve received from a great community” .
The QEDC, embracing the communities of Quinte West, Belleville and Brighton provides regional marketing programs that attract new industry, as well as strategic support that helps local industries grow more competitive and profitable .
The article about the top 10 Canadian groups appears in the September 2008 edition of Site Selection magazine and is available on their website at www .siteselection .com . Competitive Cost Advantage
Quinte West reflects Canada’s competitive advantage in manufacturing . KPMG ranked Canada #2 for competitive cost advantage in the software, research and development and 3rd in the corporate services category (2008) . KPMG identified Canada as having the second lowest manufacturing cost structure in the world, behind Mexico (2008) .
KPMG Competitive Cost Advantage Rankings
KPMG Competitive Cost Advantage National Ranking (2008)
Sector Canada Australia France Germany Italy Japan U K. . U S. Netherlands Mexico Electronics 3 4 5 9 6 10 8 2 7 1 Food Processing 3 2 4 9 8 10 6 5 7 1 Medical 2 3 5 10 6 9 7 4 8 1 Devices Metal 4 2 5 9 8 10 6 3 7 1 Fabrication Pharmaceuticals 2 4 5 10 6 9 7 3 8 1 Plastics 5 2 4 9 8 10 6 3 7 1 Telecom 2 3 5 10 6 9 7 4 8 1 Corporate 3 4 5 9 7 10 6 2 8 1 Services Advanced 2 4 5 10 9 6 8 3 7 1 Software Aerospace 3 2 5 9 6 10 7 4 8 1 Chemicals 2 4 5 10 6 9 7 3 8 1 OVERALL 2 4 5 10 8 9 6 3 7 1
Source: KPMG Competitive Alternatives, 2008 Edition y 31 m usiness & econo b
KPMG Competitive Cost Advantage Rankings (2008)
Industry Quinte West Belleville London Sault Ste . St Catherines Windsor- Marie Niagra Essex Aerospace 1 2 4 6 3 5 Agri-Food 1 2 4 6 3 5 Automotive 1 2 4 6 3 5 Chemicals 1 1 3 4 2 4 Electronics 1 2 5 6 3 4 Medical Devices 1 2 4 6 3 5 Metal Components 1 2 4 6 3 5 Pharmaceuticals 1 1 3 5 2 4 Plastics 1 2 4 6 3 5 Percision Mtg . 1 2 4 5 3 6 Telecom 1 2 4 4 3 4 Biotech 1 2 6 3 5 4 Clinical Trials 1 2 6 3 4 5 Product Testing 1 2 6 3 5 4 Software Design 1 2 6 5 3 4 Web & Multimedia 1 2 6 3 4 5 Back Office/Call Center 1 2 6 3 4 5 OVERALL 1 2 6 4 3 5
Source: KPMG Competitive Alternatives, 2008 Edition North Murray Industrial Park Location Trenton Ward Owner City of Quinte West Size 125 Acres Zoning Yard Storage & Heavy Manufacturing Present Use Vacant Previous Use Vacant – Farm Land Highway Access Direct access to Hamilton Road (major controlled collector) with full interchange access to Highway 401 (major Provincial highway) Distance to Highway Site located within 1 .5 kilometers (0 .9 miles) of Highway 401 Distance to Airport Site located within 4 .7 kilometers (2 .9 miles) of commercial airport (8 Wing/CFB Trenton) . 8 Wing/CFB Trenton is open to commercial (including cargo) flights through coordination with the City Electric Company Hydro One Natural Gas Supplier Union Gas Water Service City of Quinte West Sewer Service City of Quinte West Fire Classification Fire Rating of 4 for Trenton Ward by Fire Underwriters Association
Financial Information Land Cost $35,000/acre negotiable + H .S .T . Property Tax Rate Industrial Occupied – 0 .0519957 Excess land (i .e . Non-developed portion) may be taxed at lower rate Development Charges Not Applicable Water Rates $0 .67/m3 Sewer Rates $0 .58/m3 (City to allow calculation of sewage rate based on metered flows . Company installs meter and ownership of meter is turned over to the City; City is responsible for calibrating and monitoring of meter .) Building Permit Fees Included as part of purchase price of the land (over 10 acres) Site Plan Control Included as part of purchase price of the land (over 10 acres) Additional Information: Site Plan Control (SPC) approval is required for the development of industrial land sites . SPC approval can be granted in stages y 33 m to coincide with the development plan with an average processing time of 6 to 8 weeks . Building permits can also be issued in stages concurrent with site plan approval . Industrial development is exempt from the payment of development charges within the City of Quinte West . There is no upper tier
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Available Industrial Land & Commercial Space: The City’s Economic Development Services is pleased to assist businesses in exploring available sites within the City . A variety of sites are available ranging in size, location and price .
Quinte West’s Industrial Community, To Name A Few...
Company Total Employees Cooney Transport Ltd 400 Nestle Canada Inc . Food Service 300 Trenton Cold Storage Group 250 Globalmed Inc 200 Tyco (Pyrotenax) 125 Norampac Inc . Trenton 130 Canadian Blast Freezers . 130 Electro Cables Inc . 126 Sonoco 125 Trulife Ltd . 100 Saputo Foods Inc . 95 Domtech Inc . 92 Deca Cables Inc . 85
Source: 2010 Quinte Industrial Directory North Murray Industrial Park
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Photo by: Chris Cain Trenton Ward The hours of operation are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 7:00 a m. . until 2:00 p m. . from the Spring Downtown: Trenton’s downtown offers a variety to Fall market season . of shops and services to accommodate many consumer needs . Both historic and modern Dundas Street East: This area is characterized by buildings that are ideally situated on a busy a commercial plaza, grocery stores, pharmacies, commercial thoroughfare, offer the ideal location restaurants and other services established to meet for any business . The Trent Severn Waterway the growing demands of the community . Located winds its way through the downtown and offers a close to 8 Wing/CFB Trenton, it provides the very attractive view, along with a marina and park convenience of amenities to both military and civilian located in the centre of the downtown core . It also residents . includes fine dining restaurants, retail shops, a Dundas Street West: Located south of the 401, this theatre and many administrative services, such as commercial district is characterized by a big box banks, law offices, accounting firms and insurance retailer, mini plazas, restaurants, automotive service offices . Many development opportunities exist in centres, and a variety of retail businesses . the downtown area of Trenton Ward .
The Trenton Downtown Business Improvement Area Frankford Ward supports the businesses within the downtown core . The DBIA hosts the annual Festival on the Bay in July This area is characterized by a variety of shops, which features many booths, displays, and plenty of department stores and services to accommodate entertainment for all ages . For more information visit local residents and tourists . It is beautifully situated www .downtowntrenton .ca . along the Trent Severn Waterway . It is also a short distance to the Frankford Tourist Park which offers The Farmers’ Market: The Farmers’ Market is located camping, a picnic shelter, new play structures, on Front Street in the centre of the Trenton downtown volleyball courts and hosts many popular events, such core . The market offers a variety of locally grown as Frankford Riverfest, Fiddlers on the Trent, Frankford produce, crafts and home baking . Island Blues Festival and the Christmas Fantasy of Lights . y 39 m usiness & econo b
Shop Smart, Shop Local, Shop Quinte West
The “Shop Quinte West” campaign was launched in December 2008 to encourage residents of Quinte West to shop in their own community . The Economic Development & Revitalization Committee supported this campaign and the City purchased a series of logos to be used by local businesses to promote “Shop Smart, Shop Local, Shop Quinte West” . The City of Quinte West implemented a Business • Completing specific infrastructure and Retention & Expansion (BR+E) program for streetscape improvements the Industrial sector in 2007 and for the Retail/ • Implementing improved signage (e.g., Industrial Commercial sector in 2008 . This project involved Park monument signage, gateway signage, and regular interviews with local businesses to identify billboards) their needs and concerns and to assess where • Implementing several labour market initiatives assistance could be provided . As a result of the • Organizing seminars and career fairs to assist success of the BR+E projects, the City of Quinte local businesses West will continue to incorporate BR+E initiatives in • Establishing frequent interaction between City Hall its business plans . and local industries to ensure industry satisfaction
As a result of comments received from local businesses, the City of Quinte West has responded with the following initiatives: y 41 m usiness & econo b
The Quinte West Community Improvement Plan Progress (CIP) provides a framework for the creation and The City of Quinte West is pleased with the success of implementation of various programs aimed at the CIP Incentive Program . Since 2005, the City has revitalizing and re-shaping the physical and social allocated more than $475,000 in funding for building environment of the downtown and waterfront areas façade improvements, signage, and landscaping in of Trenton and Frankford in the City of Quinte the downtown business improvement area . The CIP West . The CIP also establishes financial incentives Incentive Program continues to grow and prosper . to encourage property owners to improve the appearance of their storefronts .
Program Objectives For more information regarding the CIP Incentive • To encourage the continued vitality and economic Program, please contact Linda Lisle, Manager of viability of the commercial cores in all seasons Economic Development at 613-392-2841 Ext . 4477 . • To stimulate new investment in public and private lands • To encourage consistency in urban design guidelines • To create an attractive image of the City that reflects the historic character and heritage of the community • To reinforce the commercial cores as a focus for the community • T o improve connections between commercial areas, the waterfront, and recreational trails, and to improve pedestrian access within the core areas • To provide incentives for the rehabilitation of the commercial core areas as an attractive and vibrant destination for the citizens of and visitors to the City The Economic Development & Revitalization • Business Retention & Expansion - to address Committee is a standing committee of City Council . the needs and concerns of business in Quinte The Committee’s overall goal is to develop an West and to be aware of business expansion integrated community approach to the revitalization and relocation plans through improved of the City through the development and recognition communications between businesses and the City of partnerships for improving the downtown • Marketing/Signage and Promotion - to continue core areas, the City-owned industrial park, City promoting Quinte West through the marketing/ promotion, and improved signage . signage and promotion themes that are Responsibilities “branded” throughout the City The responsibilities of the Economic Development & Revitalization Committee are briefly outlined below . For more information contact Economic Development Services • Downtown Revitalization - to address the needs of the commercial/retail sector in Quinte West Linda Lisle through partnerships, such as the Downtown Manager of Economic Development Business Improvement Area and the Quinte West 613-392-2841 Ext 4477 Chamber of Commerce, as well as improved Email: lindal@quintewest .ca communications between businesses and the City • Industrial Park - to address the needs of Meredith Bowers the industrial manufacturing sector through Recreation Community and Marketing Coordinator partnerships and improved communications 613-392-2841 Ext 4416 between industry and the City Email: meredithb@quintewest .ca • Tourism Development - to assist in special initiatives that enhance the profile of Quinte West as a tourism destination, promote sustainable tourism within the area, and attract tourism investment y 43 m usiness & econo b
Photo by: Peggy DeWitt
The City of Quinte West Downtown Commercial and to enhance the entrance of the Gateway to Recruitment Strategy and Action Plan has been the Trent Severn Waterway . implemented to attract new investment to the • Community Improvement Plan Incentive downtown cores of Trenton and Frankford . Program – The continuation of the Community Improvement Plan Incentive Program to improve The emphasis of the strategy and action plan is to storefront appearances in the downtown cores of create a vibrant and prosperous destination in the Trenton and Frankford . downtown cores of the City .
Recent initiatives include the following: The City continues to take initiatives to ensure it remains competitive and ready for new investment • Information Radio – A new radio frequency is into the future . By doing so, it will provide a available in Quinte West which promotes local supportive climate for new growth and strengthen the events, natural attractions and a variety of local municipality’s economy and business community . information based features . Tune into 99 .3 FM Ultimately, Quinte West will better offer its residents or visit www .informationradio .ca . and visitors an exciting and interesting experience where nature and business go hand in hand . • DBIA Website - A new Downtown Business Improvement Area website was launched and A detailed report can be found on the City’s website includes a business directory, events calendar, at www .quintewest .ca commercial recruitment information, available commercial properties listing, CIP Incentive For more information on the City of Quinte West’s Commercial Recruitment Strategy, please contact program information and a featured business Linda Lisle, Manager of Economic Development at section to highlight businesses in the downtown 613-392-2841 or email lindal@quintewest .ca cores . • Highway 401 Billboard Sign – The placement of a Highway 401 Billboard sign will be installed in Spring, 2011 to attract potential investors to pursue retail and service professional opportunities in the downtown cores of Trenton and Frankford . • Marketing - Materials/promotional videos were developed and community visits were conducted in neighbouring communities to encourage specific businesses to expand to Quinte West . • Bridge Lighting Sign - A new bridge lighting sign was constructed in June 2010 on the Veterans Skyway Bridge to attract tourists to Quinte West
Infrastructure
Transportation Services ...... 46.
Planning & Development ...... 47.
Public Works & Environmental Services . . . .48
City Utilities ...... 49
Municipal Taxes ...... 50.
Quinte Real Estate ...... 53. Photo by: Evelyn Topping
Quinte West is well connected . With its location directly Quinte Access (Public Transit) along the Highway 401 corridor, between Toronto and • Daily bus service throughout Quinte West Ottawa, there are a number of transportation options For information about schedules: check the public into and around the City . This enables industries and transit signs in your neighbourhood or visit the businesses to receive materials and deliver finished website at www .quinteaccess .org products competitively and in a timely manner . Residents of Quinte West can get to and from Ottawa and Toronto, and all points in between, without the Highway Access headaches of living in a major centre . Quinte West is well served by the local highway network . Our location on the Highway 401 corridor, a four-lane controlled highway, allows access to all Airports of the major markets in southern Ontario and also serves as a route to major border crossings . Toronto - Lester B . Pearson International Airport: approximately 180 kilometres More than half of all North American industrial markets Ottawa - Ottawa International Airport: are within one day’s trucking distance from the Quinte approximately 280 kilometres West area . As Ontario’s most important highway, Highway 401 is the major transportation route for all Bus Service of southern Ontario . Highway 401 links Quinte West with most major centres in Ontario, including Toronto, Laidlaw Transit Ltd. ninety minutes to the west, and Ottawa, just over two • Commuting service from Trenton to Belleville hours to the east . Montreal is three hours to the east . • 3 bus runs daily, Monday to Friday Quinte West is serviced by almost all of the major transport companies and the area is home to many • Starting from: Market Square in downtown trucking and transportation companies . Trenton • Stops: CFB Trenton and Loyalist College Rail (will stop along Highway 2) • End point: Toronto Dominion Bank at Front and VIA Rail Bridge Streets in Belleville • Daily passenger service, Trenton Junction to For information about schedules: 1-888-738-8808 major cities including Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal Coach Canada For information about schedules or to make a • Scheduled service to and from Lester B. Pearson reservation: Call 1-888-842-7245 or visit International Airport www viarail. ca. • Bus service to Kingston Canadian National Railway/ • Bus service to Montreal Canadian Pacific Railway For information about schedules: 1-800-461-7661 • Freight and express service Greyhound Bus Services (Front Street Variety) • Piggyback and container facilities available 442 Front Street, Trenton Ontario K8V 4P9 • Overnight express service to Montreal and Toronto 1-888-661-8747 (and other locations) www .greyhound .ca For information about rail freight/express service: 1-888-668-4626 (CN Rail)/1-888-333-8111 (CP Rail) e 47 r uctu r ast fr in
The City of Quinte West Planning & Development Services department is Building Permit Value responsible for the review, processing and approval of planning applications (ie: Consent, Minor Variance, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, Year Value Site Plan Control and Plans of Subdivision) as well as Policy Planning, Building 1998 $26,646,100 00 . Permit and Inspection Services, By-law Enforcement Services (including 1999 $47,902,850 00 . parking), Accessibility and Animal Control Services . 2000 $27,713,200 00 . Quinte West is a unique combination of rural and urban areas that cover 2001 $26,836,400 00 . approximately 504 square kilometres . Planning areas are established geographically with the Trent River serving as a boundary in the Trenton Ward 2002 $43,245,700 00 . so that the City is divided into two planning areas – East (being Sidney Ward 2003 $51,994,575 00 . with the east side of Trenton Ward) and West (being Murray and Frankford 2004 $70,928,400 00 . Wards with the west side of Trenton Ward) . 2005 $51,227,050 00 . The City’s Official Plan was approved by the Province in October, 2001 . In 2006 $45,439,950 00 . keeping with legislative requirements, Council has determined that a review of the Official Plan is appropriate and has initiated the Official Plan Review 2007 $69,975,500 00 . process which is expected to be finalized late 2011/early 2012 . 2008 $79,621,800 00 . All divisions of Planning and Development services are located on the second 2009 $59,256,100 00 . floor of City Hall . For more information regarding Planning & Development 2010 $71,746,600 00 . Services, please contact City Hall at 613-392-2841 .
Indicators of Economic Growth New Dwelling Units (2000-2010) City of Quinte West Year Single Dwellings Multi Dwelling Total New Dwellings 2000 113 4 117 2001 123 4 127 2002 169 33 202 2003 153 2 155 2004 202 4 206 2005 175 4 179 2006 138 0 138 2007 186 6 192 2008 153 1 – 125 unit 154 Retirement residence 2009 99 0 99 2010 118 1 – 20 unit 119 Retirement residence Public Works and Environmental Services is Waste Removal Services responsible for the effective and efficient planning, engineering, maintenance, rehabilitation and Garbage pick-up in Quinte West comes at a cost operation of the municipal road system, solid waste of $2 50. per bag . There are a variety of locations management services, water and sanitary services, throughout the City where the tags may be purchased . stormwater management, general engineering Each Ward offers residents the opportunity to services etc . Under the leadership of a 13 member dispose of large and bulky items and all residents Council and 9 member Public Works Committee, are permitted to take yard waste to the Frankford they provide a mix of urban, semi-urban and rural landfill free of charge . services to a population of over 42,000 residents . The City of Quinte West is a member of the Centre Public Works and Environmental Services has an and South Hastings Waste Services Board which annual budget of approximately $39 million for administers the City’s highly successful recycling roads, waste management and water and sewer program . For more information on recycling, services . The City of Quinte West is comprised of hazardous household waste disposal and 1600 lane kms of roads . composting please call Quinte Waste Solutions at 613-394-6266 or visit their website at www . quinterecycling .org . e 49 r uctu r ast fr in
Water Consumption Rates Industrial Land Sites: The City will allow calculation of wastewater rate based on metered outflow of Year Consumption Rate wastewater at above rates . (Company installs 2010 $0 67/m3 . meter and ownership of meter is turned over to 2011 $0 77/m3 . the City . The City is responsible for calibrating and 2012 $0 87/m3 . monitoring of meter) .
Wastewater Rates If wastewater exceeds current by-law limits, the municipality offers a sewer surcharge agreement Year Wastewater Rate which can be entered into by both parties . 2010 $0 58/m3 . 2011 $0 68/m3 . Annual fire protection charge is based on size of water service to facility . 2012 $0 80/m3 . 8” service = $1,596 .10/year Plus $10 00. per month per unit base charge (water 10” service = $2,393 .75/year and wastewater) x demand factor (size of meter) . 12” service = $3,391 .20/year Both municipal water and wastewater rates are subject to a monthly base charge based on meter size .
¾” meter = $10 00. per monthly base charge + wastewater capital charge $2 .00 per month per unit
10” meter = $600 .00 monthly charge 2010 Quinte West Tax Rates .
Trenton sidney Murray frankford Commercial 0 0346911. 0 0320456. 0 0313203. 0 0321872. Industrial 0 0519957. 0 0477897. 0 0466365. 0 0480148. Large Industrial 0 .0562331 0 .0517370 0 .0505043 0 .0519776 Residential 0 0141475. 0 0124279. 0 0119564. 0 0125199. Multi-Residential 0 0274108. 0 0237481. 0 0227439. 0 0239441.
Residential Comparison for Quinte West
Municipality Tax/$100K Murray Ward $1,195 .64 Sidney Ward $1,242 .79 Frankford Ward $1,251 .99 Trenton Ward $1,414 .75
Residential Comparison
Municipality tax/$100K Percent Difference Trenton Sidney Murray Frankford Belleville $1,656 67 . 14 60% . 24 98% . 27 83% . 24 43% . Kingston $1,522 21 . 7 06% . 18 36% . 21 45% . 17 75% . Port Hope $1,708 .53 17 .19% 27 .26% 30 .02% 26 .72% Cobourg $1,610 90 . 12 18% . 22 85% . 25 78% . 22 28% . Cornwall $1,877 76 . 24 66% . 33 82% . 36 33% . 33 33% . Brockville $1,562 23 . 9 44% . 20 45% . 23 47% . 19 86% . Peterborough $1,438 02 . 1 62% . 13 58% . 16 85% . 12 94% . Brighton $1,227 76 . -15 23% . -1 22% . 2 62% . -1 97% . Cambridge $1,355 31 . -4 39% . 8 30% . 11 78% . 7 62% . Commercial Comparison for Quinte West
Municipality Tax/$100K Murray Ward $3,132 .03 Sidney Ward $3,204 .56 Frankford Ward $3,218 .72 Trenton Ward $3,469 .11
Commercial Comparison
Municipality tax/$100K Percent Difference Trenton Sidney Murray Frankford Quinte West at a glance 51 Quinte West at Belleville $4,579 32 . 24 24% . 30 02% . 31 60% . 29 71% . Kingston $4,221 40 . 17 82% . 24 09% . 25 81% . 23 75% . Port Hope $3,985 .18 12 .95% 19 .59% 21 .41% 19 .23% Cobourg $3,837 26 . 9 59% . 16 49% . 18 38% . 16 12% . Cornwall $5,366 23 . 35 35% . 40 28% . 41 63% . 40 02% . Brockville $4,609 39 . 24 74% . 30 48% . 32 05% . 30 17% . Peterborough $3,812 10 . 9 00% . 15 94% . 17 84% . 15 57% . Brighton $3,256 72 . -6 52% . 1 60% . 3 83% . 1 17% . Cambridge $3,949 35 . 12 16% . 18 86% . 20 70% . 18 50% .
Photo by: Roy E Miller Industrial Comparison for Quinte West
Municipality Tax/$100K Murray Ward $ 4,663 .65 Sidney Ward $ 4,778 .97 Frankford Ward $ 4,801 .48 Trenton Ward $ 5,199 .57
Industrial Comparison Municipality tax/$100K Percent Difference Trenton Sidney Murray Frankford Belleville $ 5,269 .78 1 .33% 9 .31% 11 .50% 8 .89% Kingston $ 5,722 .80 9 .14% 16 .49% 18 .51% 16 .10% Port Hope $ 6,309 .60 17 .59% 24 .26% 26 .09% 23 .90% Cobourg $ 6,052 .82 14 .10% 21 .05% 22 .95% 20 .67% Cornwall $ 6,754 .68 23 .02% 29 .25% 30 .96% 28 .92% Brockville $ 5,569 .98 6 .65% 14 .20% 16 .27% 13 .80% Peterborough $ 5,395 .14 3 .62% 11 .42% 13 .56% 11 .00% Brighton $ 5,045 .18 -3 .06% 5 .28% 7 .56% 4 .83% Cambridge $ 4,445 .39 -16 .97% -7 .50% -4 .91% -8 .01%
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Average Sale Price of MLS Average Sale Price of MLS Residential Dwellings Residential Dwellings
The City of Quinte West 2000 - 2010 Quinte Area 2000 - 2010
Year Average Sale Price ($) Year Average Sale Price ($) December 2000 $110,340 December 2000 $111,943 December 2001 $111,861 December 2001 $113,409 December 2002 $120,865 December 2002 $123,293 December 2003 $126,058 December 2003 $133,125 December 2004 $139,228 December 2004 $147,983 December 2005 $151,665 December 2005 $163,002 December 2006 $169,659 December 2006 $183,018 December 2007 $179,906 December 2007 $197,870 December 2008 $188,082 December 2008 $198,452 December 2009 $203,050 December 2009 $208,540 December 2010 $216,983 December 2010 $221,717
Lifestyle & Leisure
Photo by: Peggy DeWitt
Recreational Opportunities ...... 56
Marinas ...... 58
Local Sporting Attractions ...... 59.
Parks & Trails ...... 60.
YMCA of the City of Quinte West ...... 6. 1
Health Care ...... 63 In any season, recreation opportunities abound in Quinte West . An ample selection of public facilities, parks, trails and sports fields are the heart of our Community and play host to both competitive and non-competitive games, tournaments, programs, festivals and events each year . Our venues provide ideal locations and amenities for hosting meetings, sports tournaments and special events whether large or small . The City of Quinte West offers unique and endless recreation opportunities in a variety of natural settings year-round and our strong volunteer base and community partnerships foster a true sense of pride and welcoming for both our residents and visitors .
For further information on the many facilities and services provided within our community please contact the City of Quinte West Recreation and Tourism Services at 613-392-2841 .
Golf Quinte West is home to a variety of golf courses suitable for all skill levels, from the beginner to the champion . Prices vary, but are often reasonable . The following is a list of courses located in and within a 45 minute drive of Quinte West .
Barcovan Golf Club 613-475-2155 www barcovangolf. com. Bay of Quinte Golf and Country Club 613-968-7404 www bayofquintegolf. com. Bayview Family Golf Centre 613-392-1254 www bayviewgolfingcentre. com. Bellevue Golfing Centre 613-962-4653 www bellevuegolfingcentre. com. Black Bear Ridge Golf Course 613-968-2327 www blackbearridge. ca. Briar Fox Golf and Country Club 613-396-2433 www briarfoxgolf. com. Frankford Municipal Golf Course 613-398-7836 www quintewest. ca. Murray Hills Golf Course 613-397-3037 www murrayhillsgolfcourse. com. Oak Hills Golf Club 613-395-2611 www oakhills. ca. Picton Golf and Country Club 613-476-2222 www pictongolf. ca. Pine Ridge Golf and Country Club 705-924-2687 www pineridgegolf. on. ca. Poplars Golf Club 613-478-2038 www poplarsgolfclub. com. Roundel Glen Golf Course, CFB Trenton 613-392-1544 www roundelglengc. com. Timber Ridge Golf Course 613-475-1022 www timberridgegolf. net. Trenton Golf Club 613-392-9568 Trillium Wood Golf Club 613-477-1831 www trilliumwood. com. Warkworth Golf Club 705-924-2569 www warkworthgolf. com. Hunting and Fishing
The waters of the Bay of Quinte, Trent River and e 57 r Lake Ontario are favourite fishing grounds for local residents as well as visitors to Quinte West year round . There are ample stock of fish including walleye, large and small mouth bass, northern pike, muskellunge, yellow perch, crappie, salmon, brown trout and rainbow trout . estyle & leisu f
There are also a variety of hunting opportunities li in the area . These include wild turkey, deer, black bear, pheasant, ruffled grouse and spruce grouse, Hungarian partridge, sharp-tailed grouse, raccoon, foxes, rabbits and squirrel among others . Please consult the provincial Fishing and Hunting Regulations summary . For more information visit www mnr. gov. on. ca.
Water Based Activities
One of the greatest luxuries of life in Quinte West is the abundance of water based activities available to residents and visitors alike . Quinte West and the surrounding areas include the Bay of Quinte, Lake Ontario, the Trent River, Weller’s Bay, Murray Canal and Oak Lake . These waterways offer excellent recreational opportunities ranging from boating, fishing and swimming among others . The following is a list of popular beaches located a short distance from Quinte West:
Presqu’ile Provincial Park 613-475-4324 Website: www .ontarioparks .com/English/pres .html
North Beach Provincial Park 613-393-3319 Website: www .ontarioparks .com/English/north .html
Sandbanks Provincial Park 613-393-3319 Website: www .ontarioparks .com/English/sand .html Photo by: Maddy Pilon
Quinte West offers many varieties of boating on Trent-Severn Waterway the Bay of Quinte including sailing, windsurfing, personal watercraft, yachting and speed boating . The City of Quinte West serves as the southern There are a number of races and regattas held entrance to the Trent-Severn Waterway . This excellent in this area throughout the summer, as well as a waterway consists of 386 km of lakes and rivers number of boating clubs and associations . Boat located between Lake Ontario and Georgian Bay . rentals and charters are widely available throughout The waterway system has 44 locks, including one Quinte West and the area . of the largest hydraulic locks in the world located in Peterborough . The marinas in Quinte West are designed principally for pleasure boats, though Lake Ontario barges Murray Canal propelled by tugboats are occasionally used for transporting heavy equipment . Smaller lake boats The Murray Canal connects the Bay of Quinte to with a maximum draft of 12 feet occasionally enter Presqu’ile Bay, off Lake Ontario . The canal was man- the harbour as well . made in the 1880”s to accommodate burgeoning shipping routes and to avoid open lake navigation . Located in Trenton are the Fraser Park and Robert The Murray Canal is bridged at County Road #64 Patrick Marinas offering a variety of services and Carrying Place . There is a native portage trail including: existing across the narrow band of land between the • Uniformed attendants two bays which is known as the Old Portage Road . It claims to be part of the oldest road in Ontario . • Fuel pumps/pump outs • Tourism information • Washroom & shower facilities • Docking space • Outdoor patio and security e 59 r estyle & leisu f li
Batawa Ski Hill
Nestled in the picturesque hamlet of Batawa, is the Batawa Ski Hill . Established in 1959 by a dedicated group of Bata Shoe factory employees, they obtained permission from Mr . Thomas Bata to clear some trees and install a homemade rope tow on one of the hills close to the shoe factory . These employees had a keen interest in community spirit and skiing . With hard work and sheer determination they founded the Batawa Ski Hill . Today, the ski hill has evolved to three lifts and seven runs with state of the art snow making and grooming .
There is no better place to learn how to ski or snowboard in the area . The snow school and its Trenton Golden Hawks certified instructors offer lessons for the novice skier/snow boarder to the expert and everyone in The Trenton Gold Hawks provide quality sports between . The Batawa Ski Racing Club also boasts entertainment at the Duncan McDonald memorial a strong race program for children ranging in age Community Gardens in Trenton . from 5 to 17 . The Trenton Golden Hawks Junior ‘A’ Hockey Club For more information please contact the ski hill . provides a first class junior “A” opportunity that 613-398-6568 allows our players to develop not only on the ice but Website: www .batawaskihill .com off the ice into proud community minded citizens . The Trenton Golden Hawks goal each and every season is to provide competitive, entertainment the City of Quinte West can be proud of . Centennial Park Hollinger Park Located in the “hub” of Trenton, Centennial Park With over 25 acres of hardwood and pine trees, is home to the Duncan McDonald Memorial this beautiful public park, located in Sidney Ward, Community Gardens, amphitheatre, public marina, features a mixture of trees on several marked trails . splash park, skate park and play equipment . The It also has a sheltered picnic area adjacent to an paved waterfront trail runs throughout the park and open meadow with benches perfect for large group links to downtown Trenton . From fireworks to ice- outdoor activities . fishing . Special events and seasonal activities take Bleasdell Boulder Trail place in the park throughout the year . Located in Sidney Ward, this trail spans approximately Hanna Park & Kinsmen Dog Park 1 3. km round trip . The wheelchair friendly, gravel This 42 acre park, located in Trenton Ward, features trail will take you directly to the boulder as you pass marked nature trails, beautiful scenery, tennis courts, through a variety of forest types, by a number of bird children’s play area and is home to the Kinsmen feeders and cross over the Big Boulder Creek . The Dog Park, a popular stop for all our furry, four-legged boulder is a sight to see, 44 feet long, 24 feed wide friends! The Kinsmen Dog Park provides a multitude and 19-22 feet high . of wide open space where dogs and owners alike can enjoy off-leash interactions with fellow pooch lovers .
Frankford Tourist Park Situated on a stretch of parkland along the Trent River in downtown Frankford, the Tourist Park is the centre for regional outdoor activities and special events . The park has a sandy beach area and www.ltc.on.ca www.quinteconservation.ca playground, covered picnic pavilion, canteen and seasonal overnight camping facilities .
Lower Trent Trail The Lower Trent Trail is a 17 km “rail trail” stretching from Glen Ross to the 401 in Trenton . The trail passes through Frankford, Batawa, Glen Miller and connects to the Bleasedell Boulder Trail . Website: www .friendsofthetrail .ca e 61 r estyle & leisu f li
The City of Quinte West is very proud of our recreation and aquatic complex . Our partnership with the YMCA of Belleville and Quinte ensures diverse recreational and aquatic programs for all ages . The YMCA is a charitable organization which prides themselves on their caring and welcoming staff, convenient hours and affordable fees in a safe, family oriented environment . The YMCA of the City of Quinte West is a “place for everyone” and a major asset to our community .
Facility Highlights
• 25 metre pool • Therapeutic pool • Full size gymnasium • Child minding area • Fitness studio YMCA of the City of Quinte West • Multi-purpose rooms 50 Monogram Place, Trenton, ON K8V 5P8 613-394-9622 (Tel) 613-394-8223 (Fax) • Walking track • Various YMCA membership services • Sports Wall of Fame
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Quinte Health Care Corporation The Centre is conveniently located behind Quinte Health Care Trenton Memorial Hospital occupying Trenton Memorial Hospital is a member of the Quinte 4,500 square feet on the lower level of the Trenton Health Care Corporation (QHC) which consists of Memorial Lodge . This provides space for up to three other fully-accredited hospitals: Belleville five (full time equivalent) doctors operating in a General, North Hastings and Prince Edward County multi physician primary care practice environment . Memorial . The QWMC is currently looking for and recruiting additional family doctors . Trenton Memorial Hospital
Trenton Memorial Hospital provides primary and Doctor Recruitment Program secondary care to patients . It houses 70 beds and a The City of Quinte West is pleased to announce full range of clinical and diagnostic services including: the launching of a Doctor Recruitment Program in Cardiology, Complex Continuing Care, Emergency an effort to attract new family physicians to the City . Care, Intensive Care, Laboratory, Medical Services, Under the terms of the program, new family doctors Outpatient Clinics, Pharmacy, Mental Health Crisis will receive $20,000/year for five years (total of Clinic, Radiology and Surgical Services . $100,000) upon signing an agreement to open their family medical practice in the Quinte West Medical Quinte West Medical Centre Centre .
To meet the primary health care needs now and in the future, the Quinte West community initiated the For further information on relocating or starting development of the Quinte West Medical Centre . your family practice in Quinte West, please One of the key components of the strategy is to contact: Lynn Doyle, Physician Recruiter attract and retain primary care physicians to our Tel: 613-392-2841 or 416-578-4300 community . The Centre operates as an independent Website: www.quintewest.ca non-profit corporation run by a volunteer Board of Directors that ensures proper representation from the community .
Tourism
Special Events ...... 66.
Tourism in Quinte West ...... 69
Chamber of Commerce ...... 70.
Museums ...... 71.
Places of Interest ...... 72. WEEKLY SUMMER EVENTS MAY Quinte Access Cruise Nights Front Street Farmers’ Market Sundays, May – September Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays 6:00 pm – Dusk May – October Front Street Parking Lot, Trenton 7:00am – 2:00pm www.quinteaccess.org www.quintewest.ca
Fraser Park Friday Night Concert Series 1 Quinte West Half Marathon Friday Nights starting in June until Labour Day Centennial Park Fraser Park, Trenton 613-392-2841 ext 4487 6:00 – 8:00 pm www.quintewest.ca www.downtowntrenton.ca 7 – 8 Walleye World Live Release Fishing Derby Norampac Summer Concert Series Centennial Park, Trenton – Headquarters June 26 – September 4, 2011 613-392-7635 Wednesday & Sunday Evenings www.kiwaniswalleyeworld.com 6:30 – 8:30 pm Centennial Park Amphitheatre 20 – 21 Frankford Riverfest www.quintewest.ca Frankford Tourist Park Front Street Farmers’ Market 613-392-2841 Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays May – October www.quintewest.ca 7:00am – 2:00pm www.quintewest.ca 27 – 29 5th Annual Oak Hills Studio Tour 613-395-5959 www.oakhillsstudiotour.ca APRIL 28 Barks By The Bay Canine Festival 7 Career Fair Kinsmen Dog Park, Hanna Park, Trenton Wally Dever Mezzanine, Belleville www.barksbythebay.ca 10:00am – 5:00pm www.quintewest.ca 28 Trenton Horticultural Society Perennial Plant Sale 15 – 17 30th Annual Quinte West Home and Location: TBD Leisure Show www.gardenontario.org Duncan McDonald Memorial Community Gardens 613-392-7635 www.quintewesthomeshow.com
23 Batawa Ski Hill Easter Egg Hunt Batawa Ski Hill 613-398-6568 www.batawaskihill.com JUNE 16 11th Annual Friends of Weller’s Bay Fishing Derby Front Street Farmers’ Market Colasante’s RV Park and Marina Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays www.friendsofwellersbay.com May – October 7:00am – 2:00pm 21 – 23 Downtown Trenton’s “Festival on the Bay” www.quintewest.ca Downtown Trenton www.downtowntrenton.ca 2 – 5 Kinsmen Carnival Centennial Park, Trenton 23 Bay of Quinte Boat Cruise on the Island Queen 4 Heroes Highway Ride and Rally 1:00 – 4:00 pm and 7:00 – 10:00 pm Free Registration 613-392-7635 8:30 – 11:30 am at 10 Acre Truck Stop www.quintewestchamber.on.ca www.heroeshighwayride.ca Quinte West at a glance 67 Quinte West at 23 Arts Quinte West presents “Art in the Park” Arts Quinte West Studio Tour Fraser Park, Trenton 613-392-7635 613-392-7635 www.artsquintewest.ca www.artsquintewest.ca 4 – 5 8 Wing/CFB Trenton Community Open House 10:00am – 4:00pm AUGUST FREE Admission Front Street Farmers’ Market www.cfbtrenton.com/openhouse Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays May – October 10 Surf & Turf 25th Anniversary 7:00am – 2:00pm 613-392-2811 Ext 5429 www.quintewest.ca 17 – 19 Fiddlers on the Trent Festival July 29 Classic Country Frankford Tourist Park to Music Reunion www.fiddlersonthetrent.com Aug 1 Centennial Park, Trenton 24 St . Jean-Baptiste Celebration 2 Driftwood Theatre presents William Baker’s Island, CFB Trenton Shakespeare’s Macbeth www.franco-phare.ca Centennial Park Amphitheatre 25 Bay of Quinte Open Fishing Tournament 7:30pm 7:00 am – 6:00 pm www.driftwoodtheatre.com Centennial Park, Trenton 6 Trenton Horticultural Society Flower www.quinteopen.741.com and Vegetable Show and Tea Room Grace United Church, Trenton 1:00pm – 3:30pm JULY www.gardenontario.org Front Street Farmers’ Market Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays 12 – 14 Loonie – Tic BMW Riders of Quinte West May – October Centennial Park, Trenton 7:00am – 2:00pm www.ltbmwr.ca www.quintewest.ca 27 Batawa Ski Hill Corn Roast 1 Canada Day Celebrations Batawa Ski Hill Centennial Park, Trenton 613-398-6568 www.quintewest.ca www.batawaskihill.com
15 – 17 Frankford Island Blues Festival Frankford Tourist Park and Campground www.loyalblues.ca Autumn Show and Sale SEPTEMBER Arts Quinte West Front Street Farmers’ Market 613-392-7635 Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays www.artsquintewest.ca May – October 31 BOOFEST 7:00am – 2:00pm Duncan McDonald Memorial www.quintewest.ca Community Gardens www.quintewest.ca 10 Weller’s Bay Bass & Pike Live Release Derby Weller’s Bay Campground 613-475-3113 NOVEMBER 4 – 6 Ski Swap 9 – 10 Trenton Scottish Irish Festival Batawa Ski Hill Centennial Park, Trenton 613-398-6568 www.trentonscottishirish.com www.batawaskihill.com
10 – 17 Canadian Law Enforcement & Fire Games 6 Remembrance Memorial Service Centennial Park, Trenton Centennial Hall, Tuckers Corners – 2 pm www.clefg.com www.quintewest.ca
17 Military Appreciation and Community BBQ 26 Frankford Santa Claus Parade NAFMC www.quintewest.ca 613-392-2841 www.quintewest.ca F rankford Christmas Fantasy Lighting Ceremony 24 Annual “Ad Astra” Dedication Ceremony Frankford Santa Parade National Air Force Museum of Canada Saturday, November 26, 2011 2:00pm 27 Trenton Santa Claus Parade 613-965-7223 613-392-7635 www.airforcemuseum.ca www.quintewestchamber.on.ca
Trenton Christmas Fantasy Lighting OCTOBER Ceremony – Saturday, November 27, 2011 Front Street Farmers’ Market www.quintewest.ca Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays May – October 30 DBIA Jinglebell Walk and Nativity 7:00am – 2:00pm Celebration www.quintewest.ca 6:15 pm 613-394-4318 14 Savour – Food and Drink Festival www.downtowntrenton.ca Knights of Columbus Hall 5:00pm – 9:00pm 613-392-7635 www.quintewestchamber.on.ca DECEMBER
15 Harvest Market Christmas Fantasy Front Street Farmers’ Market Nightly until January 2, 2012 613-392-2841 Fraser Park, Trenton www.quintewest.ca Frankford Tourist Park, Frankford
16 Harvest at the Hill 5 – 18 Military Family Resource Centre Evergreen Batawa Ski Hill Memories 613-398-6568 National Air Force Museum of Canada www.batawaskihill.com www.familyforce.ca 31 Batawa Ski Hill’s New Year’s Eve Party Batawa Ski Hill 613-398-6568 www.batawaskihill.com 69 m is r tou
With each visit, a new experience… The City of Quinte West, set against an attractive background of rolling hills, rich farmland, recreational waterways and natural attractions, beckons to be discovered and enjoyed by residents and visitors in every season .
Home to some of the best fishing, boating, golfing and hiking in Ontario, our City features outdoor experiences that can’t be beat . Museums such as the National Air Force Museum of Canada and our vast array of cultural events and festivals are the pride of our Community and keep our parks and facilities bustling with activity all year long .
Located in the heart of Bay of Quinte Country, you can stay in Quinte West and within a 45 minute drive find beautiful beaches, theatres, wine tours and shopping before returning to the warm hospitality of our accommodations and dining establishments .
For more information, or to plan your stay please visit www .quintewesttourism .ca or www .bayofquinte .ca
Photo by: Mark Kennedy History
The Quinte West Chamber of Commerce has been For further information, please contact, and continues to be instrumental in maintaining and Suzanne Andrews, improving our economic community . The Chamber Manager Quinte West Chamber of Commerce was first established November 13, 1886 as the Trenton Board of Trade . From its earliest days, the 613-392-7635 or 1-800-930-3255 Chamber’s purpose was to support business and Website: www.quintewestchamber.on.ca commerce in the community . The Chamber was incorporated in 1950 as the Trenton & District Chamber of Commerce and in 2001 the Chamber’s name was changed to Quinte West Chamber of Commerce . Over its 115 year history, the Chamber has continued to operate as a non-profit organization supported by local business for local business and the community as a whole . The Quinte West Chamber currently has 356 members .
Our Mission The Quinte West Chamber of Commerce is committed to serving our members through advocacy and the provision of services, and to encourage the economic and social development of Quinte West .
Vision Statement The Quinte West Chamber of Commerce will provide an active voice for the advocacy of local business, by working with community partners to foster a strong competitive and profitable economic environment . We are committed to the development, encouragement, promotion and enhancement of a vital and stimulating community for residents and visitors alike . We envision a strong working relationship between business, local government, community partners, and tourism services to develop Quinte West to its greatest potential . 71 m is r tou
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The National Air Force Museum of Canada My Theatre This museum contains the history of the Canadian The Bay of Quinte Community Players are dedicated military forces through World War I and II . There is to creativity and community . a gift shop just inside the entrance and an open air park showcase aircraft used by the military as well For information on upcoming productions, please memorial stones commemorating those who fought visit www .my-theatre .ca for this country . The highlight of the museums is the The Bay of Quinte Community Players Halifax Bomber . This plane was recovered from a 55 King Street, Trenton, ON lake in Norway in 1995; now fully restored it can be Tel: 613-398-0006 viewed in the new wing . With free admission from 10am – 5 pm daily the National Air Force Museums of Canada is a must for visitors of every age . Closed Monday & Tuesday from October to April . For more information please contact 1-866-701-7223 .
Trent Port Museum The Trent Port Historical Society is a volunteer organization; booking tours is required to ensure staff is available . The museum is located at Old Town Hall 1861, 55 Kings Street Trenton . For more information please contact 613-394-1333 or email heritage@bellnet .ca .
Old Church Theatre The Old Church Theatre provides a venue for alternative entertainment and education . For information on upcoming productions, please visit www .oldchurchtheatre .com
940 Bonisteel Road, Quinte West, ON Tel: 613-392-9212 or 1-866-895-2555 The “Sky is the Limit” Skate Park Champlain met with the war party of 1615 . The site also features a historic 19th century war cannon and Located in Centennial Park, the Sky is the Limit Skate spectacular look out tower . Park is the perfect stop for the young and young at heart . The park boasts over 16,000 square feet Old Town Hall – 1861 of skate boarding heaven, complete with ¼ pipe, A great historical stop on your tour . This architectural stairs, rails, fun box, bowl and much, much more . show piece originally served as the town hall and Trenton and Frankford Splash Pads later the police station . The building has since been restored and is home to the Trenton Downtown Take an opportunity to cool off with the kids! Both Business Improvement Area, as well as the Trent Port Trenton and Frankford feature excellent splash parks Historical Society and The Bay of Quinte Community and playgrounds . Bring a picnic and spend the day Players . at these admission free sites . Compass Court Frankford Splash Park – Riverside Parkway, Frankford Wilf Wilkinson Rotary Splash Pad – Bay Street, Trenton From the north side of the Veteran’s Skyway Bridge Hours of Operation: Seasonally, 9am-8pm in Trenton, stop and check the time on the Sundial before following the trail under the bridge to Fraser Film Street Monument Park where the attractive flags and sails of Compass Lights, Camera, Action! Located at the corner of Court are surrounded by beautifully landscaped Film and Shutter Street this site recognizes Trenton gardens and accentuated by boats and yachts as being the first Hollywood North . Check out this traveling the waterways . interesting historic monument dedicated in 1992 by Dino Dig in Batawa Gordon Sparling, a Canadian pioneer film maker . The Dino Dig is a dinosaur play structure located in Old City Hall/ Clock Tower the forest at the Batawa Ski Hill just north of Trenton This larger than life clock stands 90 feet above the and it offers children an opportunity excavate a life heart of downtown Trenton . Constructed in 1888, size Tyrannosaurus Rex . His name is Walter and this City landmark was constructed as part of the he was created by a Quinte West based company, federal post office/ customs house and served as Research Castings International, who create casting the City Hall from the 1960’s to 2004 . specimens for museums and indoor displays . Walter is buried at the ski hill for children to experience the Mount Pelion science of Paleontology . Children can have hours of Lots of surprises await you as you climb Quinte fun as they “excavate” this dinosaur in mounds of play West’s “mountain” located at the end of Dufferin sand . Bring your pails and shovels . Avenue . A camera is a must! On a clear day, the view stretches for miles around from the peak and For more information contact the Batawa Ski Hill at is believed to be the very spot where Samuel de 613-398-6568 or visit www batawaskihill. .com Invest InQuinteWest City ofQuinteWest Economic DevelopmentServices 7 Creswell Drive,P. T r TF www.quintewest.ca enton, T el.: 613-392-2841 : 1-866-485-2841 ON K8V5R6 O . Box490
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