Quinte West
Event information
Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Community information
The City of Quinte West is proud to be hosting its eighth annual Doors Open event!
Quinte West is situated on the shores of the Bay of Quinte, located directly along the Highway 401 corridor, approximately 1.5 hours’ drive east of Toronto and 2.5 hours west of Ottawa. Formed in 1998 by the amalgamation of the former municipalities of Trenton, Sidney, Murray, and Frankford, the City of Quinte West offers its residents and visitors a unique and dynamic blend of rural and urban lifestyles. Quinte West’s natural setting, with its attractive scenic backdrop of rolling hills, rich farmland, clean waterways and rich history creates a healthy environment for working, living and visiting. The city’s special events and attractions – like some that you will experience with our Doors Open event – will make it obvious why we are “A Natural Attraction.”
Become a volunteer!
If you would like to volunteer for Doors Open Quinte West, contact Wendy Ouellette at wjogjo@gmail.com or Colleen Vickers at colleenv@quintewest.ca.
Contact info
7 sites found
Dahlia May Flower Farm Doors Open Quinte West
The Dahlia May Flower Farm is a small, family-run farm that specializes in cut flowers. With an 1885 Victorian farmhouse, a charming farm stand, an 18-metre (60-foot) greenhouse full of flowers and a rolling field of blooms during the summer, this property offers spectacular visual appeal. Enjoy this opportunity to connect directly with the growers who produce these gorgeous crops.
- Parking
- Partial wheelchair access
- Guided tours available
- Self-guided tours available
Contact info
1226 Stockdale RoadTrenton, Ontario
Telephone: 613-403-5055
Email: melanie@dahliamayflowerfarm.com
www.dahliamayflowerfarm.com
Architecture
Year built: 1885Building type: Commercial
Landscape: Garden
Dates/hours open
Saturday September 14, 2019Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Montrose Inn Boutique Bed and Breakfast Doors Open Quinte West
In 1916, Robert J. Graham – prominent businessman and Belleville's former mayor – started building his summer home, now known as the Montrose Inn. This excellent example of antebellum architecture was designed by Toronto architect Eustice Bird and took two years to complete. The inn has had new owners and décor since May 2015.
- Parking
- Washrooms
- Kid-friendly
- Guided tours available
Architecture
Year built: 1916Architectural style: Antebellum
Building type: Historical house
Dates/hours open
Saturday September 14, 2019Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
National Air Force Museum of Canada Doors Open Quinte West
Established in 1984, the National Air Force Museum of Canada is dedicated to preserving and telling the history of Canadian military aviation. The museum captures the spirit, daring and courage of the men and women of the Royal Canadian Air Force – from the first flight on a frozen lake in Nova Scotia to today's humanitarian relief missions.
- Parking
- Full wheelchair access
- Washrooms
- French services available
- Kid-friendly
- Self-guided tours available
Contact info
220 RCAF RoadAstra, Ontario
Telephone: 613-965-3588
Email: adminclerk@airforcemuseum.ca
http://airforcemuseum.ca
Architecture
Year built: 1984Building type: Attraction, Military, Museum
Dates/hours open
Saturday September 14, 2019Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Quinte Waste Solutions Doors Open Quinte West
Quinte Waste Solutions is the municipal recycling service that has collected for nine member communities for over 25 years. At its Trenton location – known as the Material Recovery Facility – they process over 50 metric tonnes of household recycling each day. Come and visit this facility and learn about what happens to your blue box recycling.
- Parking
- Partial wheelchair access
- Washrooms
- Kid-friendly
- Guided tours available
Contact info
270 West StreetQuinte West, Ontario
Telephone: 613-394-6266
Email: rachel@quinterecycling.org
http://quinterecycling.org
Architecture
Year built: 1990Building type: Green building
Dates/hours open
Saturday September 14, 2019Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Quinte West Fire and Emergency Services Station No. 1 Doors Open Quinte West
Completed in 2018 and opened in October, the Quinte West Fire and Emergency station is prepared for any emergency. Tours of the new building will be available during Doors Open. Of interest will be the room dedicated to the history of firefighting in Quinte West. On display, too, is the first pumper used in 1923 by Frankford's firefighters.
- Parking
- Partial wheelchair access
- Washrooms
- Kid-friendly
- Guided tours available
Contact info
49 Dixon DriveQuinte West, Ontario
Telephone: 613-392-2841, ext. 7464
Email: johnw@quintewest.ca
www.city.quintewest.on.ca/en/cityhall/FireDepartment.asp
Architecture
Year built: 2018Building type: Transportation
Dates/hours open
Saturday September 14, 2019Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Quinte West Gardens-Growing Community Doors Open Quinte West
The goal of the Quinte West Gardens-Growing Community is to grow the community by encouraging relationships through gardening, food production, environmental awareness and education. Come and visit them at their location on Guelph Street. During Doors Open, they will conduct site tours and offer samples of their produce. You can even participate in the Potato Dig!
- Parking
- Partial wheelchair access
- Washrooms
- Kid-friendly
- Guided tours available
- Self-guided tours available
Contact info
48 Guelph StreetTrenton, Ontario
Telephone: 613-438-4682
Email: info@quintewestgardens.org
www.quintewestgardens.org
Architecture
Year built: 2016Building type: Food and drink
Landscape: Garden, Park
Dates/hours open
Saturday September 14, 2019Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Trenton Town Hall 1861 Doors Open Quinte West
Come and visit this town hall and view the newest documentary by local filmmaker Sean Scally, Lumber Barons. The Gilmour Years. The tea service used by the Gilmour family will be on display. Enjoy refreshments as you wander through the archives room. Please note that the film will be shown upstairs, which is not wheelchair accessible.
- Parking
- Partial wheelchair access
- Washrooms
- Kid-friendly
- Guided tours available
- Self-guided tours available
Architecture
Year built: 1861Architect: Kivas Tully
Architectural style: Georgian
Dates/hours open
Saturday September 14, 2019Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (screenings at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 and 2:30 p.m.)