The name of the city of Belleville is aptly derived from the words ‘beautiful village’. Belleville is and is located on the Bay of Quinte, an arm of Lake Ontario about 175 km east of Toronto on the 401 at the mouth of the Moira River.

Belleville appeals to all age groups, not only the people approaching retirement, but the young and active. Belleville offers a small town atmosphere but with big city amenities, and Belleville residents enjoy everything the outdoors have to offer – including fishing, boating, swimming and other water activities. Just south is one of the most famous beaches in the world called “The Sandbanks” which features camping, natural sand beaches, natural levels, swimming and all those summer activities.

Belleville also features live theatres, a mall with over 125 stores, top-notch restaurants, most major department stores, city transit, state of the art library, four arenas, race track, numerous health clubs and golf courses, boating, fishing, and Loyalist College.

Belleville has a major hospital and two medical clinics and is well known for its mid-July classic called Belleville’s Waterfront & ethnic Festival which attracts between 125,000 to 175,000 people.

The area has a large rural community with very diverse agricultural activity, conservation areas, pools, unique antique and gift shops and cafes and a large farmer’s market located in the heart of the downtown core.