Trent-Severn Waterway named one of 52 Places to Go in 2025 by the New York Times
Quinte West is the southern gateway to the world-famous Trent-Severn Waterway, a 386 kilometre long system of rivers, lakes and canals connecting Lake Ontario to Georgian Bay.
Home to the Trent Port Marina, and Locks 1 through 7 on the Trent-Severn Waterway, Quinte West is a great place to to begin or end your canal adventure. Whether you’re a boater, outdoor adventure seeker, day tripper, foodie or festival fan, Quinte West has something for everyone.
Visit Quinte West and see why the Trent-Severn Waterway was named a place to go in 2025! Read the article (listed at #40) here.
Conservation areas + hiking trails
Quinte West has many outdoor spaces to enjoy, whether you want to hike, bike, or enjoy scenic lookouts. Check out these trails and conservation areas:
- Bata Island
- Batawa Ski Hill Trails
- Bleasdell Boulder Conservation Area
- Great Lakes Waterfront Trail
- Lower Trent Trail
- Mount Pelion
- North Potter’s Creek Conservation Area
- Sager Conservation Area
- Sidney Conservation Area
- South Potter’s Creek Conservation Area
- Trenton Greenbelt Conservation Area
Learn more about trails and outdoor spaces at quintewest.ca/trails
Country markets + farm stands
Enjoy the bountiful offerings of these local farm stands and markets:
- Brambleberry Farm
- Crews Country Market
- Grills Orchards
- Front Street Farmers’ Market (open May 18 – Oct. 12)
- Hilltop Fruit Stand
- Willow Creek Farms
*All farm stands close at the end of October with the exception of Grills Orchards, which is open year-round.
Golfing in Quinte West
Swing into the perfect day one hole at a time at any of Quinte West’s scenic golf courses:
Indoor activities
Look forward to these indoor activities in Quinte West:
- Check out the performance calendar at the Old Church Theatre
- Have a cozy date night at Centre Theatre or pick up the best movie popcorn in town for your home theatre experience
- Free public skating in Trenton and Frankford
- The National Air Force Museum of Canadais great for the aviation enthusiast, the NAFMC takes the visitor through the history of the Royal Canadian Air Force and offers up close views of some of the most significant aircraft from Canada’s past.
- The Quinte Museum of Natural History is open seasonally, QMNH gives visitors an opportunity to explore and discover the history of the natural world through dinosaurs, whales, local fossils, and more.
- Take a look through the these 4 walls gallery, stop by for delicious food, or attend one of their excellent events or workshops.