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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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Tony Van: An Entrepreneurial Story

If you are looking for VIP service, check out VIP Nails in Belleville! This salon, known for its friendly staff and professional work is owned by Tony Van, a Canadian...
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Francis Amparo: Phillipines

For Francis Amparo, working in an Ontario hospital as an X-ray technologist is a dream come true. He chose this career path while living in his home country, the Philippines,...
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Beatrice Muriithi: Kenya

Beatrice Muriithi is an internationally educated critical care nurse from Kenya who arrived to Quinte Health and joined the ICU team in December 2023. She was drawn to Canada for...
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Paul Tobias: Philippines

Paul Tobias visited Prince Edward County with his wife Mel and knew it was a place where he wanted to move and raise his family. His business, Idle Wild PEC...
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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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