Ameliasburgh Heritage Village has grown from one building (a Wesleyan Methodist Church built in 1868) into a complex of museum buildings and displays. Come and visit a log cabin, display barns, an operational blacksmith shop, a carpenter’s shop, a sap shanty, dairy and beekeeping buildings, a stone building housing the Goldie Corliss flywheel and the de Vries Natural Heritage Collection.

Constructed in 1872-73 by architect John D. Evans (the builder was John Forin) as Belleville’s market building and town hall, this attractive structure — with its tall clock tower — has dominated the downtown landscape for 150 years. Architect Bill White’s imaginative renovations (1987-88) preserved many original interior architectural features, while adding 929 square metres (10,000 square feet) of new space.

The Belleville Club was incorporated in 1914 as a men’s club on the corner of Front and Pinnacle streets. It still maintains its post-Victorian elegance – with high ceilings, expansive staircases, Persian carpets, hardwood floors and rich oak panelling in the main dining room. Today, the club remains a go-to venue for weddings, celebrations of life, live music and other functions.

This fascinating, modern fire station houses administration, communication and fire prevention services. There is a museum attached that shows the history of Belleville fire services, where you can explore memorabilia and view the interesting Loyalty, Tradition and Progress exhibit. You can also see the Firefighter Memorial Rose Garden outside the main entrance, which was unveiled on September 11, 2022.

The Community Archives of Belleville and Hastings County opened in 2016. A collaborative project, it was built as a partnership between the City of Belleville, the County of Hastings and the Hastings County Historical Society. The archives preserve the history of the community through records of local governments, individuals, families, businesses and organizations.

The Corby Park Rose Garden is in the old east village of Belleville, a great area for exploring heritage homes, just a few blocks from the Bay of Quinte. The garden has a stunning water fountain and, at the centre of it all, you get a beautiful view of the entire garden — perfect for a family outing or wedding.

This 1824 stone building was once the home and bakery of Henry Corby (the bakery’s remains are still visible in the basement). The foundation and large open hearth are original. A third storey was added in about 1883 and the present brick façade in 1891. The original wood and tin ceiling is still visible on the store level.

Glanmore is an excellent example of Second Empire architecture in Canada. Now a regional museum, it was built for banker J.P.C. Phillips. This year, with Glanmore celebrating its 50th anniversary as a museum and its 140th since the house was constructed, it will be hosting a special exhibit in the basement. Visitors can also take part in a scavenger hunt.

This building, designed as a Class B facility for a single army unit, is based on the standard American armoury model, with offices on the main floor, lecture rooms and messes on the second, a janitor’s apartment on the third and firing ranges in the main hall. The museum, located on the main floor, has exhibits on local military history.

The Islamic Society of Belleville is opening its doors during Doors Open to showcase this masjid, Islamic centre and school. Throughout the year, they offer regular Quran classes for kids, regular Fajr and Isha prayers, Friday Juma, Taraweeh Salat in Ramadhan and Eid prayers. Explore the architecture and culture of this centre and learn more about the Islamic faith.

Macaulay Heritage Park is a picturesque site featuring Macaulay House (built in the 1830s and restored to the mid-1850s), the historical former Church of St. Mary Magdalene (now a museum), the old St. Mary Magdalene Parish Cemetery, heritage gardens and Carriage House. The museum currently houses a permanent exhibition dedicated to the Indigenous history of Prince Edward County.

Opened in 1929, this arena was the home ice of the Belleville McFarlands, who won the Canadian national championship in 1958 and defeated the Soviet Union in 1959. The arena closed in 2010. Today, it is often used for film shoots. Memorial Market Place Inc. is planning to redevelop the space while incorporating several of the building's original features.

Meyers Creek Brewing took possession of this building in the Fall of 2018. Over the course of the next five years — through the pandemic — they slowly peeled back the layers of renovations, ultimately uncovering the original 1884 brick building and its rich history. This beautiful space is now their taproom, with additions housing the brewery production business.

This paved and lit trail is 1.6 kilometres long (1 mile), travelling along the Moira River behind the historical downtown. Along this trail is a footbridge, opened in October 2022 to replace the early 1800s original. To the north, it connects to the Riverside Trail. To the south, it connects to the Zwicks Trail and the Kiwanis Bayshore Trail.

The Quinte Ballet School of Canada is committed to teaching, promoting and presenting the joy of dance at both the professional and recreational levels, providing dancers with well-rounded training, connecting them to the dance world, and supporting them throughout their journey. During Doors Open, visitors can explore the facility and ask questions of the staff during this open house tour.

This building was the office for Henry “Harry” Corby Jr. and the operations of Corby Distilleries. It has a dressed stone lower storey designed in the Italian Renaissance, with a carriageway through the centre. In 1891, Corby added stone window pediments and carved classical detail in high-Victorian fashion. Today, an innovative health and wellness centre occupies the site.

The Wellington Heritage Museum is located in the heart of the village of Wellington. It was built in 1885 as a Quaker meeting house. Today, it features exhibits on local history and a beautiful heritage garden — developed by the Friends of the Museum’s Heritage Garden Project — that showcases an original work of contemporary sculpture by Philippe Pallafray.

YourTV is Belleville’s local TV station, owned by Cogeco. It provides community access and community-oriented programming for the Bay of Quinte Region — including sports, current events, political shows, concerts, TV Bingo and much more. Content is produced with the assistance of volunteers. First known as Cablevue, then TVCOGECO, it has been YourTV since 2018.

Zone Athletics, formerly Pegasus Cheer Athletics, was founded in 2014. Now in their 10th year, they operate in three sections of the building — with programming available for all ages, from newborns to adults. They offer recreational cheerleading, tumbling and parkour, day camps, birthday parties, pre-school classes, gym rentals and much more. They also offer Quinte’s only all-star cheerleading program.