The town of Belleville was first settled in 1784 by United Empire Loyalists. The town sits on the Bay of Quinte and is known for the yacht harbor and excellent fishing.
Glanmore National Historic Site is a 2nd Empire, 1883 mansion, housing Victorian furnishings and European art. It was designated a National Historic Site because of the architectural features including the elaborate mansard roof, decorative dormer windows, ornate frescoed ceilings, sweeping suspended staircase and intricate woodwork.
Address: Glanmore National Historic Site, 257 Bridge Street East, Belleville, ON K8N1P4, Canada
Phone: 1 (613) 962-2329, Fax: 1 (613) 962-6340
Hours:
June 1 to August 31: 10am-4:30pm; Closed: Mon
September 1 to May 31: 1pm-4:30pm; Closed: Mon, Mon
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Canada Day (July 1), Remembrance Day / 1918 Armistice Day (November 11), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26), Good Friday - Christian
Sandbanks Provincial Park is located along Lake Ontario in Prince Edward County. The park is known for the sand dunes and large expanse of beach that attract large numbers of visitors each summer. This is a largely family oriented park, with camping facilities on site.