Bay of Quinte

06/04/2026

We've got your weekend plans sorted as we move into late spring, gearing up for summer, with our BoQ Spring Bucket List. Cycle around the region with a route from bayofquinte.bike, shop for early-season produce at farmers' markets, hit the links at one of the region's 12 golf courses or cast a line on the bay to catch some Quinte gold (what we affectionately call our walleye).

📷 Photos: 1 - bayofquinte.bike, 2 - Roshni Bera, 3 - Justen Soule, 4 - David LeClair

South Eastern Ontario, Destination Ontario

06/02/2026

Bay of Quinte Yacht Club -BQYC 150th Jubilee Events ⛵️ The BQYC is celebrating its 150th year this summer, and the celebrations are bringing some BIG sailing events to the BoQ. All are best viewed from around Meyers Pier in Discover Belleville.

➡️ June 20: Commodore Sail Past
Sailors from around Lake Ontario are coming to Belleville, creating a parade of sailboats flying their colourful spinnaker sails along Meyers Pier.

➡️ June 27–July 2: Shark 24 World Championship Regatta
This championship rotates annually between Canada and Europe, and involves about 40 of the Shark 24 boats from Canada, USA, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, plus international judges, race officers, and volunteers.

➡️ July 9–11: Eastern Yachting Circuit Regatta
This annual event rotates between yacht clubs from the eastern shores of Lake Ontario, bringing approximately 40-70 yachts to the Bay of Quinte.

🎉 The final event is on September 12: the BQYC Jubilee Day at their property in the south end of Victoria Park, Belleville. The day will be filled with watersports, games, food trucks, and music!

All events can be found on bayofquinte.ca/events.

South Eastern Ontario, Destination Ontario

05/31/2026

Storytelling as Community Healing: Sewatokwà:tshera’ Theatre 🎭 A new Indigenous-led theatre is taking root in Kenhtè:ke (Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory), and its purpose reaches far beyond the stage. Founded by educator, actor, and organizer Sha’tekayèn:ton Andrew Brant, Sewatokwà:tshera’ Theatre is the newest branch of the One Dish Project, an initiative focused on education, food sovereignty, and community connection.

The name Sewatokwà:tshera’ translates to “One Spoon,” referencing the One Dish One Spoon wampum, a living agreement that speaks to shared responsibility, respect, and collective care. For Brant, theatre was the missing piece. “People were still craving something,” he says. “Not something they could touch or feel or hold on to, but something that they needed emotionally. It was about connection.”

Their first play, Cottagers and Indians by Drew Hayden Taylor, runs June 10–13 and 17–20 at the Tyendinaga Mohawk Community Centre with tickets available on onedisproject.com.

Pictured in the first and third photos are cast members Wihse Green and Janet Reyes, and Sha’tekayèn:ton Andrew Brant in the second photo.

The Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, South Eastern Ontario

05/29/2026

Pride Events in the BoQ 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Pride Month kicks off this weekend!

🎉 Greater Napanee Pride Day
📆 Saturday, May 30
Gather in Conservation Park for 10:30 to join the 2 km march along the river and through Downtown Napanee. Entertainment takes place in the park from 12-4 with 50+ vendors, performances and art for kids.

🚗 7th Annual Tyendinaga Pride Car Parade
📆 Sunday, May 31
Gathering at 9:30 am in Centennial Park in Deseronto and departing at 10 am for The Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte Administration Building (24 Meadow Drive) for a flag raising, followed by a BBQ at the Mohawk Fire Hall (39 Meadow Drive).

☀️ PRIDE at the Pop-ups
📆 Sunday, June 14
Celebrate Pride Month at the Quinte West Pop-ups for a meet and greet with the Bay of Quinte Pride team, additional vendors, lawn games, face painting and balloon twisting! Stroll the waterfront trails and enjoy a picnic by the bay while you're there.

🌈 Pride Walk in Brighton
📆 Sunday, June 14
This all-ages walk starts on the rainbow steps of Trinity-St. Andrew's United Church at 10 am and ends at Memorial Park around 10:30 am.

05/27/2026

Greater Napanee Pride Day is this Saturday! Follow their page for more event updates. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

We're getting closer!!
Join us for a day full of Pride🌈

05/26/2026

05/25/2026

The wait is officially over. We're excited to share that the Bay of Quinte Discovery Guide 12th Edition is here! 📚

Distribution has started around the region at hotels, chambers of commerce, visitor centres and several businesses. If you're looking for a physical copy, send us a message and we'll help you find one. This guide isn't just about exploration—it's about supporting our communities. So, get out there, support local, and make the BoQ the ultimate destination this year.

🔗 Can't wait to pick up a copy? Read it online now: https://bayofquinte.ca/visit/discovery-guide-library/

Business owners: If you'd like to display the Discovery Guide for your customers, reach out and we'll add you to our distribution list.

Discover Belleville, Belleville Chamber of Commerce, Belleville Downtown District, Municipality of Brighton, Town of Greater Napanee, Lennox & Addington Chamber of Commerce, The Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, City Of Quinte West, Quinte West Chamber of Commerce, Trenton Downtown Business Improvement Area, South Eastern Ontario,

05/22/2026

Waterfront patio season starts now. 😎 The Pier Patio Bar & Grill at Meyers Pier in Discover Belleville just opened today!

The Local Social House, Signal Brewery, The Whistling Duck Restaurant and Tomassos Italian Grille patios are also open. Head to bayofquinte.ca/patios for more waterfront patios across the region and check with each business for opening dates.

This video is from a previous year. Visit The Pier Patio for a revamped menu with a lot of old favourites too. 🤤 Same incredible view and weekly live music.

05/22/2026

05/21/2026

Belleville's Growing Music Scene 🎤🎸🎵 Belleville has a long history of bringing great music to Bay of Quinte crowds over the years with events like the Waterfront Festival and Big Music Fest, and countless Canadian and international acts performing at The Empire Theatre.

Throw into the mix the fresh sounds of a new music festival (Beautiful View), Flying V Productions' concert series, and local talent making and performing original tunes, and it’s music to our ears.

Read all about these new additions to Belleville's music scene: https://bayofquinte.ca/bellevilles-growing-music-scene/

📝 Written by Allison Nichol Longtin
⏰ Read time: 5 min

📷 Photos: Cedric Noel performing at Beautiful View by Christine Reid Photography, My Son The Hurricane at Signal Brewery by Virginia Maria Photography, Cat Named Earl at Meyers Creek Brewing Company - supplied

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