What Is There to Do Near Avondale Village? Parks, Schools, Shopping and Dining

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The best new community is one where daily life is easy, and Avondale Village by Briarwood Homes sits in west Belleville, close to parks, schools, shopping and the Bay of Quinte. The community is for sale now, with occupancy targeted for 2028 and freehold towns from the $500s.

This guide maps out what is nearby using the builder’s amenities map and the City of Belleville’s open data. Distances from the City are straight line and approximate, and drive times from the builder’s map are approximate too, so use them as a guide when you visit.

What Is There to Do Near Avondale Village?

Parks and Trails Within Easy Reach

City of Belleville data lists Potters Creek Park, with a playground, about 0.6 kilometres from Avondale Village in a straight line, and the Egerton Boyce Recreational Trail about 0.9 kilometres away. Wilkie Street Park on the Bay of Quinte is about 1.2 kilometres away, M.A. Sills Park about 1.4 kilometres and Centennial Park and Trails about 1.4 kilometres. Whitney Park Place and Trails, also on the bay, is about 1.7 kilometres away. For walkers, runners, cyclists and dog owners, that is a lot of green space within a short ride of home.

The Bay of Quinte Waterfront

Belleville is built around the Bay of Quinte, and the waterfront is a short drive from Avondale Village. Zwick’s Centennial Park, at 10 Bay Bridge Road, covers about 16.6 hectares and has a paved, lit loop of about 3.25 kilometres with picnic areas, playgrounds and an off leash dog park. The Kiwanis Bayshore Trail runs about 2.75 kilometres along the bay and is part of the Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail. Meyers Pier, near downtown, is a favourite for sunsets and boating. The City lists more than 45 kilometres of trails in total.

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Schools Near Avondale Village

The City of Belleville’s school data places Quinte Christian High School about 0.6 kilometres away in a straight line, Susanna Moodie Elementary about 0.9 kilometres, Loyalist College about 1 kilometre, Sir John A Macdonald and Sir James Whitney School about 1.4 kilometres each, and Centennial Secondary School about 1.6 kilometres. The builder’s map lists several more within about 12 minutes by car. Schools in the area include public, Catholic and private options, and catchments and programs should always be confirmed with the school boards.

Loyalist College Close to Home

Loyalist College, at 376 Wallbridge Loyalist Road, is about a kilometre from the site and about 4 minutes by car according to the builder’s map. The college offers a wide range of programs and brings students, staff and activity to west Belleville. For families, it means post-secondary education close to home. For investors, it is one of the anchors of rental demand. For residents, it adds restaurants, services and events that a quiet subdivision would not have on its own.

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Shopping and Groceries

The builder’s map lists Shoppers Drug Mart about 5 minutes away, the Belleville Farmer’s Market about 7 minutes, Small Scale Bread about 9, Metro about 10, McDowell’s Your Independent Grocer and Bib’s Meats about 11, and No Frills, Reid’s Dairy, Freshco, M&M Food Market, Walmart and Home Depot between 12 and 13 minutes. Canadian Tire and Rona are about 14 minutes away. Quinte Mall, at 390 North Front Street, has more than 125 stores and services. The Farmers’ Market runs in Market Square on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Dining and Cafes

Birdy’s Fine Casual Dining and Tim Hortons are each about 2 minutes away according to the builder’s map. The Boathouse Seafood Restaurant, Bourbon Street Pizza Co., Paulo’s Italian Trattoria and Benji’s Coffee Bar are about 7 minutes away, with Capers, L’Auberge de France, Burger Revolution, Gourmet Diem, Toro Sushi, Cedar Nights and Piper Arms within about 9 minutes. Further out you will find Linguine’s, Chilangos, Greek Oasis, Montana’s BBQ and Grill, and a Starbucks. There is plenty of variety for weeknight dinners and weekend brunches.

Golf, Theatre and Recreation

NINE Golf is about 3 minutes from home and the Bay of Quinte Golf and Country Club about 4 minutes, according to the builder’s map. The Empire Theatre, a downtown venue for live shows, is about 8 minutes away and Galaxy Cinemas about 12. The Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre, at 265 Cannifton Road, covers 330,000 square feet with four arenas, an aquatics centre, a gymnasium and an indoor track, and is about 12 minutes away by car. It is a large facility, but it is not a short walk from Avondale Village.

Health Care and Transit

Belleville General Hospital, part of Quinte Health, is at 265 Dundas Street East and is the region’s largest hospital with 192 beds. Belleville Transit runs seven days a week, and City data shows stops for Routes 4, 8 and the Night route within about 0.4 to 0.9 kilometres of the site. The VIA Rail station at 250 Station Street offers service on the Toronto and Ottawa corridors. Highway 401 is within about 10 minutes by car, which makes regional trips simple.

A Sample Weekend Near Avondale Village

Start a Saturday with the Belleville Farmer’s Market in Market Square, which runs on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, then walk the paved Kiwanis Bayshore Trail along the water. Lunch could be a patio downtown or a casual spot such as Birdy’s or Burger Revolution, followed by a stroll through Zwick’s Centennial Park. If you play golf, NINE Golf and the Bay of Quinte Golf and Country Club are both close. On the way home, stop at Potters Creek Park with the kids. That is a full day without leaving the west end.

How to Verify Distances and Catchments

Distances in this guide come from the builder’s map and the City of Belleville’s open data, and they are approximate. Before you decide, enter 195 Avonlough Road, Belleville into a mapping app to check routes at the times you would travel. Confirm school catchments and programs with the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board and the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board, and ask the sales team about future parks and roads planned near the community.

See how it all fits together in our Living in Belleville lifestyle guide, or request the Avondale Village price list below to book a visit and see the neighbourhood for yourself.

Avondale Village Floor Plans

Floor plans for Avondale Village are shared with registered buyers together with current pricing. Request them below and the team will send everything over.

Avondale Village offers four home models:

• 20 foot freehold towns: Mountain Maple, 1,433 to 1,441 square feet
• 25 foot bungaloft towns: White Oak
• 40 foot detached homes: Rosewood, 1,598 to 1,617 square feet
• 45 foot detached homes: Pine, 1,747 square feet

Location and Map

Address: 195 Avonlough Road, Belleville, Ontario K8N 4Z2

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