Belleville, Ontario is quietly becoming one of Eastern Ontario’s most livable small cities, and Avondale Village by Briarwood Development puts buyers right in the middle of it. Here is what everyday life looks like for residents choosing this Bay of Quinte community over a condo in the GTA.
Waterfront Living on the Bay of Quinte
Belleville offers more than 45 kilometres of trails connecting the waterfront, downtown and surrounding neighbourhoods. Zwick’s Centennial Park sits directly on the Bay of Quinte with walking paths and picnic areas, while the Kiwanis Bayshore Recreational Trail and Parrott Riverfront Trail give residents of Avondale Village easy access to boating, paddling and cycling minutes from home.
A Walkable, Historic Downtown
Downtown Belleville dates back to 1816 and remains a genuine walkable core of boutiques, cafes and restaurants. The Quinte Mall and North Front Street corridor round out everyday shopping, while Loyalist College and the Glanmore National Historic Site add education and culture to the mix.
An Easy Commute When You Need It
Highway 401 connects Belleville to Kingston in about 45 minutes and the Greater Toronto Area in roughly two hours, while Belleville Transit, Quinte Transit and a VIA Rail station cover local and regional travel. For buyers priced out of the GTA, that trade off, a slower pace of life with the city still reachable, is a big part of the appeal.
Find Your Home at Avondale Village
Avondale Village brings new freehold towns and detached homes to this lifestyle, built by Briarwood Development. Read the full Avondale Village buyer guide, see current floor plans and home types, or compare Belleville prices against the GTA to see how much further your budget goes.