Quinte has also been recognized as a Communities in Bloom award winner for its gardens and beautification projects. Year-round Farmer's Markets are offered in Belleville and Trenton. Throughout the summer, fresh local produce is offered at quaint roadside stands. Cities, villages and towns in Bay of Quinte Country are active in preserving the region's rich history, while developing its future prosperity. There are hospitals in Belleville, Trenton and Picton, and emergency health clinics in the outlying areas.
Communities here are safe and progressive.
The council combined 12 indicators, measuring social, health, environmental and economic well-being, to produce its quality of life index. Ontario's score overall was 96.9, with Toronto at 66.8.