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Alain Kechichian: Lebanon

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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 is an optician and the owner of Essenzia Eyewear Essentials located in Belleville’s Downtown District. When asked what he loves about living here in the Bay of Quinte region this is what he had to say: “I love the people. They have taken me in just like family!! My wife and I have been blessed with the level of support this community has shown us over the years with our business.”

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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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