Bay of Quinte Spring Bucket List

BUY BLOOMS

Nothing says spring like a beautiful bouquet of rad ranunculus or terrific tulips! Grab some stems from a local grower like Dahlia May Flower Farm or Philburn Farm. There are also plenty of specialty flower shops across the region to get your flower fix this season.

BIRDS OF THE BAY

Our region is packed with conservation areas and parks (find them on our interactive map), making it a dream for the ornithologist, amateur or otherwise. Presqu’ile Provincial Park is also a migration hot spot at this time of year.

If you’d like to catch a glimpse of birds in your own backyard, grab some supplies at the Birdhouse Nature Store in Brighton.

TREK THE TRAILS

It might be a bit muddy early in the spring, but we promise the benefits of getting out in nature for some fresh air outweigh the cons of dirty shoes! Check out our top picks for trails in the BoQ and get ready to take a hike.

HIT THE ROAD

Ready to head out on two wheels? The BoQ Adventure Cycling Club awaits! Referring to gravel biking or bikepacking, these adventurous routes will take you on a scenic journey so that you enjoy more tree-lined roads and less traffic. Many routes include fun pit stops at restaurants, breweries or wineries to reward riders for their efforts. Start your adventure here!

FARMERS’ MARKETS

The Bay of Quinte is home to lots of farmers’ markets and stands where chefs, locals and travellers alike flock to sample the best the region has to offer. And of course, no market would be complete without local artisans, makers and bakers sharing their one-of-a-kind goodies! Check with each market for opening dates this season.

Belleville Farmers’ Market: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays | 8 am – 5 pm | Market Square, Belleville
Codrington Farmers’ Market: Sundays | 10 am – 1 pm | 2992 County Road 30, Brighton
Front Street Farmers’ Market: Saturdays | 9 am – 2 pm | 67 Front Street, Quinte West
Homestead Farmers’ Market: Sundays | 9 am – 2 pm | 6 Douglas Rd, Quinte West

ALL ABOUT ART

There are oodles of creativity waiting to be discovered across the region, both in galleries and out in the community. Here are just a few places to get you started:

These 4 Walls Gallery
Gallery 121
Quinte Arts Council Gallery
Native Renaissance Art Gallery
‘Pallet’able Public Art Installation

Check out our Art & Culture Tour for more galleries, artist studios and public art.

MORE THINGS TO DO

a ski resort with a fire pit in the snow.

Hit the Slopes at Batawa Ski Hill

a woman and her dog sitting in front of a large rock.

Soaking Up the Fall Colours around the Bay of Quinte

a woman holding a bouquet of flowers in front of a door.

Road Trip – Flora & Fauna

The Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board is a public-private Destination Marketing and Management Organization with a mandate of marketing tourism and resident attraction for the partners of Belleville, Brighton, Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, Napanee, Quinte Home Builders’ Association, and Quinte West.

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The project is funded in part by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Any views expressed herein are the views of the Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board and do not necessarily reflect those of the Province.