Brambleberry Farm is open for fresh fruit from mid-June to September and year-round for frozen berries. They have offered pick-your-own fruit now for over 40 years. During Doors Open, visitors can take informative and educational wagon tours to discover more about where their food comes from. Learn about modern techniques as well as the many challenges of berry production.

Crazy Creek Fishing Preserve has been in operation for over 25 years. It offers public fishing, as well as a gathering space for barbeques, birthday parties and company get-togethers. During Doors Open, come and take a guided tour to view the 17 ponds — stocked with rainbow trout and speckled trout — set amid a beautiful cedar forest.

The family-run farm where these stables are located was set up for everyone to enjoy the love of horses and ponies! Offering year-round services, this site has the largest indoor lesson arena in Quinte West — great for prepping riders for the show ring. A smaller indoor arena is available, too, for beginners and private lessons.

The Quinte Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society has its library in the Quinte West Public Library (Trenton Branch), offering resources for researching local or family history, with records from around the world and around the corner. Volunteers will be available to assist with questions or research. Come and visit — and learn something about your ancestors while you’re here.

Come and explore Quinte’s destination for science and discovery! With a mission to inspire discovery, conservation and stewardship of our natural heritage, the museum offers a new awe-inspiring exhibit, Diving Deep: A Tale of Whales Through Time! Learn about the evolutionary journey of these ocean giants with life-sized whale skeletons. This exhibit is sure to make a splash.

Quinte Transit is a non-profit organization that has been providing transportation services for persons with special needs and seniors in Quinte West and Brighton since 1990. They provide the service with four vans and five buses, all of which are wheelchair accessible. During Doors Open, visit them in Centennial Park for their “Grand Parade” event and learn about their services.

The goal of this community garden, located at the base of Mount Pelion, is to grow a sense of community by encouraging relationships through gardening, food production, environmental awareness and education. Join a guided tour and enjoy some samples. Garden-themed kids’ activities and seed-saving stations will also be available. Light refreshments and garden-grown food will be served.

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.

Ever wonder what happens when you flush your toilet? During Doors Open, you can experience a rare opportunity to learn how Quinte West treats its wastewater by taking a tour of this facility. The original plant, commissioned in 1976, was upgraded in 1993 (with tertiary filtration), 2012 (with a sludge holding tank) and again in 2020 (with lifecycle upgrades).

Research Casting International is one of the world’s largest providers of museum technical services — specializing in the fabrication of paleontology displays. Their services include specimen mounting and restoration, molding and casting, exhibit fabrication and more. During Doors Open, come and check out some of their current projects, explore their facility and watch the team work on these fascinating displays.

The Trenton Lions Club has been serving the community since 1939. This group of volunteers supports and participates in many community initiatives. Learn about the all-inclusive playgrounds and the Lion's Foundation guide dogs. Find out about weekly Bingo games and Spaghetti Suppers. During Doors Open, a chip truck will be on site from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Start the day with a pancake breakfast at the Trenton Seniors Club 105 (for a small fee) and discover what keeps everyone so busy — from shuffleboard and snooker to cards and darts. Check out the fully equipped workshop and arts and crafts area. Meet the people who enjoy these activities daily and hear their stories. All ages are welcome.