Map of Quinte West

Map of Quinte West, a city in Hastings County formed by the amalgamation of Trenton, Sidney Township, Murray Township, and Frankford in 1998.

Last reviewed on April 27, 2026

About Quinte West

Quinte West is best known for CFB Trenton, the largest Royal Canadian Air Force base, and as the southern terminus of the Trent–Severn Waterway, where it joins Lake Ontario at the Bay of Quinte.

Geography & Major Routes

Highway 401 runs through the city. The Trent River flows through Trenton into the Bay of Quinte.

Quinte West Districts & Communities

Trenton (the main urban centre and home to the air base), Frankford (north along the Trent River), and the rural communities of Sidney and Murray townships make up the city.

Region

Quinte West is part of Eastern Ontario / Hastings County, with a population of approximately 45,000. For broader context, see the Eastern Ontario regional map and the Ontario map with cities.