The best cycling routes around Quinte West

Canada Flag Park is full of wonder, but the crown jewel is the iconic flower flag on a vibrant green lawn. The flag can be seen from Highway 401, but the flag is better seen up close at the park. It's made up of 32,000 begonias. 20,500 of the flowers are red leaf begonias, and 11,500 are white begonias.

Belleville City Hall was built in 1873 in the High Victorian Gothic Revival style. The building stands out, a vibrant reddish brown, as it was built with red brick and limestone. It's open to the public between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

Gerald B. Hyde Park is a small greenspace under the Dundas Street East overpass, with the railroad tracks on the other side and right at the end of the Riverfront Trail. There is a dirt parking lot on the southern end of the park.

Freestone Point is located next to Meyers Pier on the Bay of Quinte. From here you'll have a great view over the water, as well as access to the Waterfront Trail that heads east along the shoreline.

The Belleville Waterfront Trail is a scenic stretch of the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail that borders the north shore of the Bay of Quinte. Primarily consisting of the paved and well-lit Kiwanis Bayshore Trail, the route connects several major local parks and historic landmarks, with access to playgrounds, sports fields, and scenic viewpoints of the Bay of Quinte.

This waterside park stretches along the water with amenities such as a playground, boat launch, and access to the Waterfront Trail. It's a great place for families to visit since it's not far from downtown Belleville.

Presqu’ile Provincial Park sits on the north shore of Lake Ontario and offers a mix of long beaches, quiet forests, and wide‑open lake views. You can explore the sandy shoreline, wander the many trails, and follow a 1 kilometer marsh boardwalk that brings you right into one of the region’s most impressive wetlands. Presqu'ile is also one of Ontario’s best places for birdwatching, especially during spring and fall migration, with over 330 species being sighted here. The peninsula setting gives the park a peaceful, windswept feel, and the historic lighthouse, one of the oldest still operating in the province, adds a striking historic landmark to the shoreline.

Near the start of the Marsh Boardwalk Trail, an elevated observation deck overlooks the open marsh, with wide views across tall grasses and scattered trees. Beneath it, a covered picnic table offers a shaded place to stop. Interpretive signs explain the wetland ecosystem and local species, making this a great spot to pause before continuing along the boardwalk.