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Welcome to Bay of Quinte Immigration

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Welcome home

Discover the different cultures, beautiful nature, and many opportunities waiting for you in the Bay of Quinte. From good schools and hospitals to jobs and a friendly community, you will find everything you need to make a happy life here.

If at any point you need help with the process of orientation and settlement in the Bay of Quinte region contact Quinte Immigration Services.

Before you arrive

This section is for people who are planning to immigrate to Canada.

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After you arrive

This section is for immigrants who have already arrived in Canada.

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Communities on the map

The map below shows where the communities are compared to each other and distances to the closest major cities.

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Real stories from newcomers

Newcomers from around the world have found their perfect home in the Bay of Quinte region—and this is where they want to stay! Read through some of the stories of the people who have chosen to make this region their home and why.

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Dr. Jinni Demine: Russia

Dr. Jinni Demine is from Russia and has lived in Canada for 22 years, 17 of them in the Bay of Quinte region. She is a veterinarian and the owner...
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Nick Empson: United Kingdom

Nick Empson first came to Canada in February of 2012. Nick was living in the UK, working for a company that had locations in both the UK and Canada. After...
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Littlejohn Farm: Agriculture & Culinary Experiences in PEC

Luhana Littlejohn, originally from Brazil, and her husband Zach bought a farm in rural Prince Edward County, where they offer sustainable agriculture and culinary experiences. Their goal is to connect...
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Belleville International: Connecting Culture and Community

Every year, the Bay of Quinte region welcomes hundreds of international students from all across the world. Hardik Patel moved to Belleville from India in August 2018 to attend Loyalist...
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Bay of Quinte Immigration logo has the words Bay of Quinte Immigration in white stacked to the left and a blue wavy line indicating water on the right.

Welcome to Bay of Quinte Immigration. We are here to help newcomers to Canada learn about life in Southeastern Ontario. From geography and job opportunities to the local lifestyle, we’ve got you covered. Your go-to resource for finding your new home in Canada.

This page is managed by the Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board. For more information visit bayofquinte.ca

The Bay of Quinte Region is situated on the traditional territory of the Wendat, Mississauga, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee Indigenous Peoples including the Kenhtè:ke Kanyen’kehá:ka (Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte) with whom we work in direct partnership. To learn more about the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte and the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory click here.

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Quinte West is located on the Bay of Quinte at the mouth of the Trent River, serving as the gateway to the Trent-Severn Waterway which connects Georgian Bay to Lake Ontario. Boating, fishing and other watersport activities are very popular here. This community has a mix of urban and rural living, with an abundance of opportunities to get outdoors and active in the parks and green spaces.

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