Aug
26

Top 10 Places to Explore During Doors Open and Farms Open Belleville

Belleville residents and visitors can enjoy a full day of history, culture, agriculture and behind-the-scenes experiences when Doors Open Belleville and Farms Open: Quinte & Hastings return on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. Doors Open runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., although hours vary by location.  Farms Open takes place throughout Quinte West, Belleville, Hastings County and Harvest Hastings members on Sept. 11, 12 ...

Aug
18

Belleville Dragon Boat Festival returns to Victoria Park Aug. 22

Get ready for plenty of waterfront excitement as the Belleville Dragon Boat Festival returns to Victoria Park on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026. Hosted by the Belleville Dragon Boat Club, the festival runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is free for spectators. Visitors can spend the day beside the Bay of Quinte watching colourful dragon boats race along Belleville’s waterfront as teams of ...

Aug
13

Seven Paddles Offers Kayak and Canoe Rentals on Belleville’s Waterfront

Tucked into the parking lot next to Crate Marine, Seven Paddles is helping beginners, families and seasoned paddlers discover Belleville from a different vantage point: the water. Seven Paddles owner Eileen Briggs opened the kayak and canoe rental business in Belleville on July 12, 2026, expanding from the Trenton location. Briggs was working in healthcare during the COVID pandemic when her husband lost his ...

Aug
06

Belleville Knows How to Celebrate!

The City of Belleville and the Downtown District play host to many events and festivals all year long. The Belleville Caribbean Festival is a vibrant, annual celebration that brings the rich cultural heritage of the Caribbean islands to the heart of Belleville, Ontario. This year’s Caribbean Festival will be held in Downtown Belleville on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. ...

Jul
22

Discover Belleville’s 2026 Guide Is Out Now

Discover everything Belleville has to offer in the new 2026 Visitor Guide, now available at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre. As one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities, Belleville combines convenient urban amenities with scenic waterfronts, lively events, welcoming attractions and delicious local flavours. Pick up your free copy and start planning your next adventure! Highlights include the ever-popular Local Gems section, where treasure hunters ...

Jan
27

Snow Much Fun to Have in Belleville!

Bundle up and get outside! There are plenty of wintery activities to pass the time in Belleville and around the Bay of Quinte area. Tobogganing at East Zwick’s Park For the ultimate family tobogganing experience, you’ll want to check out the hill at East Zwick’s Park. One of the biggest tobogganing hills in the area can only mean one thing: its a long climb ...

Dec
12

Come in from the Cold

While the weather outside is frightful, Belleville has lots to keep you busy and entertained indoors all winter long… MEYERS CREEK BREWERY Founded out of friendship and a love of beer, Meyers Creek has grown into a small-town industry, offering 18 tasty craft beers brewed on site, with some pretty crafty names to boot. With names like Stoney Lonesome, Auntie’s Apricot Ale, Fireside, and ...

Jul
08

Places to See and Things to Do

Click on each of the small icons to learn about places to visit and activities and events you can enjoy when you Spend a Day in Belleville. Check back soon, we have more itineraries and ways to enjoy your time in Belleville coming!

Dec
01

Stay & Play Resort

Black Bear Ridge (BBR) Golf and Resort has reimagined what a bucket list golf destination should offer. Their vision? An innovative stay-and-play resort, with something for everyone. BBR has been many golf enthusiasts’ ‘hidden gem’ for over 15 years. The legendary course has been named as one of the top public courses in Ontario and a top 20 public course in Canada. Now offering ...