About the Bay of Quinte
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Riding Boundaries
- the County of Prince Edward
- the City of Quinte West
- that part of the City of Belleville lying southerly of Highway No. 401.
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Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that Bay of Quinte is on Indigenous land that has been inhabited by Indigenous peoples from the beginning. As settlers and immigrants, we thank all the generations of people who have taken care of this land for thousands of years. Long before today, there have been Indigenous peoples who have been the stewards of this place.
In particular, we acknowledge the traditional territories of the Anishinabek, Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois), and the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte First Nation. This territory is covered by numerous treaties.
We recognize and deeply appreciate their historic connection to this place. We also recognize the contributions of Métis, Inuit, and other Indigenous peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and our province and country as a whole.
As settlers, this recognition of the contributions and historic importance of Indigenous peoples must also be clearly and overtly connected to our collective commitment to make the promise and the challenge of Truth and Reconciliation real in our community.
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Bay of Quinte Regions
The Bay of Quinte, located between Toronto and Ottawa is composed of three main regions.
- Belleville
- Quinte West
- Prince Edward County
Belleville was founded in 1816 and is situated at the southern extremity of Hastings County where the Moira River enters the Bay of Quinte. Belleville is the largest city in the Bay of Quinte with a population of 60,000 (2024 estimate).
Quinte West was founded in 1998, through the amalgamation of the city of Trenton, the village of Frankford and the townships of Murray and Sidney. Trenton, situated at the mouth of the Trent river, is the largest community and serves as the administrative and commercial centre. Quinte West is the second largest city in the Bay of Quinte with a population of 48,000 (2024 estimate). It is home to Canada's largest air force base - CFB Trenton.
Prince Edward County was founded in 1792 and has a population of 25,700 (2021). Often called “The County” or “PEC”, Prince Edward County is one of Ontario's most treasured holiday spots for its world-class wineries, sandy beaches and boutique accommodations.