Quinte West
Event information
Saturday, September 15, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Community information
The City of Quinte West is proud to host its seventh annual Doors Open event.
Quinte West is situated on the shores of the beautiful Bay of Quinte, located directly along the Highway 401 corridor, approximately 1.5 hours 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 during 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 us at jenniferr@quintewest.ca or wjogjo@gmail.com.
Contact info
8 sites found
Brambleberry Farm Doors Open Quinte West
New
Brambleberry Farm is nestled in the beautiful Murray Hills. This farm has been open as a pick-your-own business for over 35 years. Explore the farm as a family experience, pick some tasty fruit in season, stay for a picnic and enjoy the opportunity to learn how your food is grown.
- Kid-friendly
- Self-guided tours available
Contact info
9 Mitchell RoadWooler, Ontario
Telephone: 613-398-8350
Email: berryfarm@hotmail.com
http://brambleberryfarm.ca
Architecture
Building type: Food and drinkDates/hours open
Saturday September 15, 2018Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Consolidated Public Works and Environmental Services Operation Facility Doors Open Quinte West
New
Opened in 2017, this facility was built to accommodate services that were previously provided out of several fragmented pre-amalgamation (1998) facilities. The 9,300-square-metre (100,000-square-foot) building is home to repair and storage areas, truck wash bays and staff amenity areas. Tours will be available, starting at 10 a.m.
- Parking
- Full wheelchair access
- Washrooms
- Kid-friendly
- Guided tours available
Contact info
177 North Murray StreetTrenton, Ontario
Telephone: 613-392-2841
Email: mayor@quintewest.ca
www.quintewest.ca/en/your-city-hall/Consolidated-Operations-Facility.asp
Architecture
Year built: 2017Building type: Transportation
Dates/hours open
Saturday September 15, 2018Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Kings Inn B&B, The Doors Open Quinte West
This house was built in 1917 by Dr. Farncomb, who ran his practice from his home. In the 1950s, the house was turned into five apartments. The Degroot family purchased the home in 1968. Pierre and Candace Lauzer then purchased the home in 2007 and have since lovingly restored it and converted it into a bed and breakfast establishment.
- Parking
- Washrooms
- French services available
- Guided tours available
Contact info
81 Henry StreetTrenton, Ontario
Telephone: 613-849-3777
https://thekingsinntrenton.com/
Architecture
Year built: 1917Architectural style: Edwardian
Building type: Commercial, Historical landmark, Private residence
Dates/hours open
Saturday September 15, 2018Saturday: 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: 1916Building type: Historical house
Dates/hours open
Saturday September 15, 2018Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ontario Genealogical Society, Quinte Branch Doors Open Quinte West
Working on your family tree? Thinking about it? The research facilities and library at the Quinte Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society (OGS) can boost your research efforts. Come in and meet the volunteers, always willing to help with your project. At 1 p.m., the monthly meeting will feature Steve Fulton, president of the OGS, who will be speaking.
- Parking
- Partial wheelchair access
- Washrooms
- Guided tours available
- Self-guided tours available
Contact info
7 Creswell Drive (City Hall)Quinte West, Ontario
Telephone: 613-392-3381, ext. 3328
Email: quintechair@ogs.on.ca
https://quinte.ogs.on.ca
Architecture
Building type: LibraryDates/hours open
Saturday September 15, 2018Saturday: 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 recycled materials in the community for over 25 years. At its Trenton location – known as the Material Recovery Facility – they process the household recycling for over 60,000 area households. Come and visit this facility and learn about what happens to your blue box recycling.
- Parking
- Partial wheelchair access
- 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 15, 2018Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Quinte West Public Library (Trenton Branch) Doors Open Quinte West
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Trenton Explosion with the library. Engage with our interactive display to learn fascinating explosion details. Transport yourself back in time with early 20th-century clothing and props to take a picture against a virtual historical backdrop. Tickets will be available for this immersive theatre experience October 13.
- Parking
- Full wheelchair access
- Washrooms
- Self-guided tours available
- Women's history
Contact info
7 Creswell DriveTrenton, Ontario
Telephone: 613-394-3381
www.library.quintewest.com/en
Architecture
Year built: 2005Building type: Library
Dates/hours open
Saturday September 15, 2018Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Trenton Town Hall 1861 Doors Open Quinte West
One hundred years ago on October 14, 1918, a peaceful Thanksgiving in Trenton was shattered by a series of explosions beginning around 6 p.m. and continuing throughout the night. Visit Trenton Town Hall - 1861 to view displays, learn the controversial details and hear stories of bravery from the day that the British Chemical plant blew up!
- 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 15, 2018Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.