Snow Much Fun to Have in Belleville!

Bundle up and get outside! There are plenty of wintery activities to pass the time in Belleville and around the Bay of Quinte area.

Tobogganing at East Zwick’s Park

For the ultimate family tobogganing experience, you’ll want to check out the hill at East Zwick’s Park. One of the biggest tobogganing hills in the area can only mean one thing: its a long climb up to the top, but the ride down is worth it!

Ice Fishing on the Bay of Quinte

The Bay of Quinte is known for its world-renowned fishing and the winter is no exception! As the Walleye Capital of the World, pickerel is best when pulled from the icy waters and cooked fresh. Anglers will spend hours jigging for perch and pike as well throughout the ice fishing season which runs until the end of February. Want to try ice fishing but don’t have any gear? Check out Pro Tackle or Bay of Quinte Bait & Tackle or Chesher’s Outdoor Store.

Outdoor Skating

A favourite thing about the cold winter temperatures – the bay freezes over so we can skate on it! The City clears off the ice at Victoria Harbour – check it out here and there’s just something wonderful about skating outdoors on a nature-made rink! The City of Belleville provides updates on ice safety on its Facebook page.

Tour the Waterfront Trails

Take in the tranquility of the snow and ice-lined shores along the extensive system of waterfront trails. Enjoy the peaceful views of the frozen Bay of Quinte, and when the ice is safe, go ahead and walk on water to capture the skyline from a completely different perspective.

Enjoy a Hike in a Winter Wonderland

Hiking through H.R. Frink Conservation Area in the winter, especially after a fresh snowfall, is absolutely magical. Located roughly 10 minutes north of the City, this conservation area has 12 km of trails waiting to be explored.