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Gooood morning Bay of Quinte!
February's in full swing and there's no shortage of ways to get out and enjoy it.
• ⛷️ Winter Activities – Freshly groomed trails, polar plunges, and outdoor fun across the region.
• 🎨 Arts & Culture – Black history exhibits, burlesque shows, and gallery openings worth your time.
• 🏠 Local Business – New therapy centre downtown, bridal sales, and what's moving in the housing market.
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News Notes
⛷️ Two Local Trails Now Groomed for Cross-Country Skiing
The Shirley Langer Trail (1.5 km loop near Keegan Parkway) and a new route at West Riverside Park are track-set and ready. Both trails welcome snowshoers too—just stay off the ski tracks. (City of Belleville) Read More →
🖼️ Black History Exhibit Travels Belleville This Month
The Portraits of Black History exhibit is making stops across the city throughout February. It shares stories of Black individuals enslaved in the late 1700s and those who migrated here starting in the 1800s. Catch it at City Hall until Feb. 8, then moving to the Quinte Sports Centre, Community Archives, Glanmore, and the library. (City of Belleville) Read More →
🥶 Campbellford's Polar Plunge Raises $40K for Hospital
The 34th annual Bring the Heat Polar Plunge smashed its fundraising target. Organised by the hospital auxiliary, all $40,000 goes directly to patient care at Campbellford Memorial Hospital. (Quinte News) Read More →
🏠 January Home Sales Dip While Prices Edge Higher
Regional home sales dropped in January, typical for the season, but average prices climbed month-over-month. Hastings County saw 86 sales at $499,005 average, while Northumberland County hit $757,736. Inventory remains healthy heading into spring. (Quinte News) Read More →
🎉 Family Tree Therapy Opens Downtown Location
Taylor and her team are now serving families at 340 Pinnacle St. with child-centred therapy through play, art, and movement. They also offer adult and dyadic therapy for the whole family. (City of Belleville) Read More →
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Events
❤️🔥 TRUE LUST: A Valentine's Burlesque Revue | Saturday, Feb 28 | Capers
Love and lust collide in this adults-only cabaret featuring Sweet Rosie Mae, James & The Giant Pasty, and more sultry performers ready to make your Valentine's season unforgettable.
🚢 All Hands On Death Murder Mystery Cruise | February 20-21, 6pm | Eugene Burrell Hall
Board The Wet Dream for a dinner theatre experience where buffet etiquette meets murder, mayhem, and Captain Cotton Batten's questionable leadership.
🎨 All You Need is Love Gallery Show | Feb 3-28 | Belleville Art Association
Celebrate Valentine's season with local art that'll make your heart skip a beat (opening reception Feb 7, 2-4 pm).
💃 Balkan Folk Dance Lesson and Party | February 7 | The Kafana, Belleville
Learn traditional circle dances from Greece to Serbia with rotating teachers, then party til late—toddlers to grandmas welcome, no experience needed.
👰 Opportunity Bridal Wedding Dress Sale | February 7, 2026 | Ramada Belleville Harbourview
Score your dream dress at a fraction of the price while sipping champagne and pretending you're on Say Yes to the Dress.
Note: Events may be cancelled or have changed times. Be sure to see our event calendar and reach out to the venue before going.
Home of the Week
🏡 Modern Eco-Habitat Retreat Steps from Bay of Quinte Waterfront
This 1,800-square-foot prefabricated home in Prince Edward County's North Marysburg Ward combines architectural innovation with sustainable living, featuring triple-glazed windows, radiant-heat concrete floors, and west coast cedar siding that frames pastoral views of Prinyers Cove and Adolphus Reach. Built in 2022 by Para-Sol architects, the three-bedroom residence includes a heat pump system, HRV ventilation, water treatment with reverse osmosis, and comes fully furnished with modern amenities including a new two-person sauna and cold plunge tub.
🌿 Energy-efficient design features include a steel roof, tankless water heater, and low environmental footprint construction with community park water access just steps away via boat launch and dock
🛁 Spa-inspired upper level showcases a five-piece bathroom with walk-in shower, soaker tub, double sinks, laundry facilities, and balcony overlooking forested community woods and patio areas
🍷 Prime County location provides easy access to Sandbanks beaches, vineyards, breweries, cideries, art galleries, and markets while offering peaceful seclusion on a 75x210-foot lot with afternoon sun exposure
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⛽ Check out local gas prices here.
Signing Off
That’s your midweek skim. Forward this to a 2026 bride you know who’s still on the quest for the one (dress, not partner 😉).
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