Belleville is located at the mouth of the Moira River on the Bay of Quinte in southeastern Ontario. Belleville is known as “the Friendly City”. Here you can explore the magnificent beaches of Prince Edward County, take in live theatre, explore the beautiful Waterfront Trail, fish, golf, and much more. Don't miss the Belleville Waterfront Festival which celebrates the area's diverse culture.
Things to do in Belleville
Belleville & District Chamber of Commerce
The Commerce offices are located in a distinctive Log Cabin. The building is old, but the communication technology inside is quite up to date, allowing the Chamber to respond to email enquiries as well as researching travel data over the internet. Members and local residents are able to utilize reference materials and travel information about other communities and Provinces at the Log Cabin. The Chamber strives to keep current directories of businesses, associations and government offices, and can usually direct people to other offices that can provide further assistance if needed. Call 888-852-9992 for more information.
5 East Moira Street, Belleville, ON
Belleville Choral Society
The Belleville Choral Society is a non-denominational community choir that was established in 1959. They present several concerts each year, with varied programs of sacred and secular music. The choir also administers The Henk Binnema Memorial Scholarship which is awarded to successful applicant(s). The choir holds weekly rehearsals from September April at the Bridge Street Church every Monday from 8 - 10pm. Call 613-966-7380 for more information.
60 Bridge Street East, Belleville, ON
Belleville Theatre Guild
Founded in 1951 and presenting a season of theatre each year. Performances are held at the Pinnacle Playhouse and it has been the source of our success ever since. Call 613-967-1442 for more information.
256 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, ON
Bridge Street Musical Arts
Presenting a series of concerts, including handbells. Located at the Bridge Street United Church Call 613-962-9178 for more information.
60 Bridge Street, Belleville, ON
Canadian Dream Gallery
Welcome to the Canadian artistic community! It is our hope the Canadian Dream Art Gallery will give insights into Canadian culture and society for our neighbours on the globe. The Gallery presents the visual arts, while the Salon presents contemporary Canadian poetry. Welcome to our imagination and our dreams.
Commodores Orchestra
The original band styled itself after the then famous Guy Lambardo Orchestra and followed that pattern until 1941 when the band added more members and changed its style to that which was heard in the big band era. The band operated its own summer dance spot "The Park Pavillion" in Belleville's Exhibition Park from 1942 - 1946 when the building was transformed into a year round night club called "Club Commodore". This seventeen-piece orchestra has performed Big-Band Swing, since 1938. Call 613-962-7353 for more information.
68 Edgehill Road, Belleville, ON
Glanmore National Historic Site of Canada
Glanmore is today the home of Hastings County Museum. It was designated a National Historic Site in 1971 because of the outstanding architectural features including the elaborate mansard roof, decorative dormer windows, ornate frescoed ceilings, sweeping suspended staircase and intricate woodwork. Take a tour of this beautifully restored historic site and view the travelling displays or participate in one of the workshops for children and adults. Open June August Tuesday Sunday 10am 4pm; September May Tuesday Sunday 1 4pm. Call 613-962-2329 for more information.
257 Bridge Street East, Belleville, ON
Lake on the Mountain Provincial Park
This Park is a natural curiosity as the Lake has a constant flow of clean, fresh water, with no apparent source just 60 metres above Lake Ontario. The Mohawks offered gifts to its spirits and settlers thought it was bottomless. Come and see the view of the Bay of Quinte. Call 613-393-3319 for more information.
Quinte Ballet School of Canada
The Quinte Ballet School of Canada gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation. Please contact us for performance schedules. Call 866-962-9274 for more information.
196 Palmer Road, Belleville, ON
RCAF Museum
The RCAF Memorial Museum the long and proud history of Canada's Air Forces is preserved and publicized. The Museum displays aircraft, artifacts and equipment in addition to telling the story of the contributions made by our men and women in military aviation. This is the only Museum in Canada that depicts the complete history of Canadas Air Force rather than that of specific units and activities. The displays begin with the Canadian involvement in the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Air Force in World War 1. The Museum is open May September Monday Sunday 10am 5pm; October April Wednesday Sunday 10am 5pm. Located in nearby Trenton at Exit 526 from Highway 401 and follow the signs. Call 613-965-2140 for more information.
Sandbanks Provincial Park
The giant sand dunes and golden beaches form two of the largest freshwater baymouth sandbars in the world here. The Park is found on the shores of Lake Ontario. Efforts to stabilize the shifting sands disturbed by farming have revived the distinctive dune plants such as bluets, butterfly weed and sand spurge. The many trails feature dune stairs to protect this delicate vegetation. Sandbanks Provincial Park is open year round Call 613-393-3319 for more information.