Belleville's Marinas - Victoria Park Marina and Bay of Quinte Yacht Club

There is a quiet little spit of land running west then south off of South Front Street, Belleville’s main downtown street.
When you turn onto it , you are overcome by a gentle feeling as the mouth of the Moira River comes into view. Leaving behind the hustle and bustle of Belleville’s main intersection, you gaze suddenly on wide open space and giant old maples and pines. You are surrounded by water.

Waves gently lap the shore and the scent of the River's spray fills the air. A heron takes flight from one of the small wharves as you continue down the narrow roadway. As you gaze towards the mouth of the Moira River, you see an island.
You notice it is covered by a myriad of water birds. Cormorants, Gulls, a Heron, the odd Canada Goose family and Mallard Ducks forage nearby.

You breathe a deep sigh and are thankful for this small oasis in the middle of the city where you can escape, temporarily, the stresses of your day.

To your left you notice a harbour filled with sailboats, small houseboats and powerboats.
Boaters are relaxing on the docks, visiting with friends and sharing in a cool drink. The shade under the giant old trees that grow on the spit invites you to step out of your car, spead an old blanket and rest awhile. You take off your sandals and dig your toes into the cool grass. As you rest your head back and let your eyes wander upwards to the twisted shady branches, a glimmer of blue sky catches your eye and the breeze gently caresses your bare ankles.

This is Victoria Park and Victoria Park Marina in Belleville, Ontario. It is my favourite place to take a break during my busy day or when I have deep thinking to do and need to be in a nearby place that has all the elements of so many things I love; old trees, stone buildings, boats, water, people enjoying being alive, gull cries, quietude and open spaces.

If you arrive in Belleville by water, Victoria Harbour is found on your starboard side just as you enter the mouth of the Moira River. Victoria Park is the spit of land that shelters Victoria Park Marina and the
Bay of Quinte Yacht Club.

Within walking distance of Victoria Park Marina are many wonderful restaurants, banks, quaint shops of every kind , the Belleville Farmer’s Market and the waterfront trails which run along the Bay of Quinte waterfront and the Moira River waterfront.
The Boathouse Seafood Restaurant is a lovely waterfront restaurant that sits on the east shore of Victoria Park Marina. There are plenty of dockside seating areas where you can enjoy a meal of fresh pickerel or the catch of the day while you sit under the shade of an umbrella and watch the boats coming and going. I highly recommend it. The service is excellent and the menu is extensive.

If you are considering retiring or moving to a waterside town with excellent boating facilities, I would be happy to send you a Belleville and Quinte Region Relocation package, free of charge. Mention the type of properties you may be interested in and I will be sure to include a full list of all currently available listings that meet your needs/desires.

Have a safe and happy boating season and I look forward to one day meeting you !

JoSmith©

Buying Waterfront in the Quinte Region

Thinking of moving to the Quinte region ? Perhaps you would like to consider one of our lovely waterfront properties. Waterfront in the Quinte area is still reasonably priced compared with other areas of Ontario and the nearby amenities make purchasing here very attractive and a lucrative investment when looking at the long term.

Vacant Land -Waterfront There were 10 waterfront vacant pieces of land sold in the Quinte District in the month of May. The average selling price was $83,190.00 . Waterfront lots (deeded water access lots are also included in this
category ) can still be had at a reasonable price in the Quinte area. 17 waterfront vacant lots were listed in the month of May at an average list price of $171,064.71 .

Residential - Waterfront There were 53 waterfront properties sold in the Quinte region in May that were classified as residential. This includes condominiums, homes and seasonal cottages on the water or with deeded water access. The average sales price was $300,419.32

The higher end waterfront properties in the Quinte region are usually those found on the Bay of Quinte or on Lake Ontario. There are numerous Lakes in the Quinte area and it's surrounding regions (all within 45 minute drive from Belleville , Ontario). Moira Lake continues to be a destination of choice for many tourists and cottagers in the summer season and many people from the cities of Belleville and Trenton have cottages there. There are also many permanent residences on Moira Lake. Waterfront properties can still be found at a very reasonable price on the lake. For a complete list of properties presently available on Moira Lake (and/or all waterfront properties in the Quinte Region ) send me your email . I will be happy to forward you a list with links that will give you extensive information on everything currently available there.

Lake Ontario waterfront continues to be one of the prime choices for people moving to the shore in our area. Vacant land on Lake Ontario generally commands a price well over $150,000. Many fine homes have been built along the Lake Ontario shoreline in Prince Edward County and also in the Brighton region.

When buying waterfront property in any area, it is a good idea to first do extensive research on the community itself and most importantly on the qualities of the lake and it's history. For a complete list of the lakes in the Quinte and District region and a description of their qualities, please contact me. I would be happy to send you this information.