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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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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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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Maha Majeed: Iraq

Maja Majeet came to Canada in 1996 from Iraq. One big change and a leap of faith later she moved from Mississauga to a small community in Marmora to open...
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Alain Kechichian: Lebanon

Alain Kechichian is from Lebanon and has lived in the Bay of Quinte region for 20 years. He came here for work and met the love of his life. He...
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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.