The City of Quinte West sits on the western shoreline of the Bay of Quinte, and it has strong ties to life by the water. With the winding Trent River flowing through it, residents and visitors alike love nothing more than spending time by the scenic local waterways.

Quinte West is located approximately 1.5 hours east of Toronto along the Highway 401 corridor and 2.5 hours west of Ottawa.

Formed through the amalgamation of the former municipalities of Trenton, Sidney, Murray and Frankford, the City of Quinte West is also well-known for its strong military roots. Quinte West is the home of 8 Wing CFB Trenton, Canada’s largest military airbase, and the National Air Force Museum of Canada.

With a population of about 45,000 residents, there’s always a lot going on in Quinte West and the surrounding Quinte Region. Whether it’s a new waterfront restaurant, local farmers market, or music and arts festival, Quinte West makes living in Eastern Ontario appealing to anyone.

Visit the City of Quinte West website or the Bay of Quinte website to learn more.