Quinte West, Administrative city in Ontario, Canada.
Description
Quinte West is a city in Hastings County, Ontario, that spreads along the western shore of the Bay of Quinte. The municipality combines urban centers with rural areas and includes multiple points of access to the water.
History
The city was formed in 1998 through the merger of Trenton, Frankford, and the townships of Murray and Sidney into one municipality. This consolidation created a larger community with expanded services and infrastructure.
Culture
The local community reflects its military heritage through traditions and events that remain part of everyday life in the area. This legacy has shaped how residents and visitors experience the place.
Practical
The area offers recreational facilities, marinas, and parks that provide access to water activities, hiking trails, and outdoor sports. These facilities are distributed across the municipal area.
Did you know?
The Trent-Severn Waterway concludes its journey from Georgian Bay here, connecting two major lakes through a series of locks. This shipping route passes through the area and represents a significant waterway engineering achievement.
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Trent–Severn Waterway
10.8 km
National Air Force Museum of Canada
9.3 km
Ferris Provincial Park
20 km
Glanmore House
17.4 km
Belleville City Hall
16.3 km
Pinnacle Playhouse
16.2 km
Trenton Cenotaph
10.7 km
Afghanistan Repatriation Memorial
10.6 km
Quinte Museum of Natural History
11.8 km
Bay of Quinte Bridge
16.5 km
Ameliasburgh Town Hall
19.3 km
Glen Miller Lock
5.2 km
Church of St. Michael the Archangel
16.2 km
Bellevue Apartments
16.2 km
Frankford Lock
766 m
Norris Whitney Bridge
16.5 km
Ameliasburgh Historical Museum
19.3 km
Memorial Arena
16.4 km
Belleville Public Library
16.2 km
Sidney Lock
7.3 km
Batawa Lock
3.2 km
Trent Lock
1.5 km
Knights of Columbus Hall/Henderson Building/The Bohemian Penguin
16 km
Glen Ross Lock
7.9 km
Belleville Market Square
16.3 km
Meyer's Mill
16.1 km
Old School at Ameliasburgh
19.3 km
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
16.2 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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