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Area Activities and Attractions

When you've got some free time available to relax, what do you like to do?  Do you prize outdoor activities like hiking, cycling, skiing, golfing or horseback riding?  Do you enjoy an evening of theatre?  Or dining?  What about shopping for antiques or crafts?  

We're not boasting when we say we've got all of these available to you only minutes away.

We've listed some Web sites you can visit to get acquainted with this area.  There are some restaurants we recommend also, along with other attractions.

Regional Web sites

www.greatplacetolive.com
This site gives you information on life in the Quinte area

www.city.belleville.on.ca
The "official" web site of our city

www.city.belleville.on.ca /chamber
The Chamber of Commerce on-line directory of businesses

www.reach.net
One of the service providers we use for our internet connections also has a web site offering a perspective on our region.

Golf Clubs
There are 14 golf courses within easy driving distance of Hickory House.  We have "stay and play" packages with the two best.

Trillium Wood Golf Club
An 18-hole course just up the river from Hickory House.  Golfers rave about this exciting course.    
Phone: 613-477-1831
 www.trilliumwood.com

Timber Ridge G.C.
A highly rated course built to set new standards in golf.  Twenty minutes from Hickory House near Brighton.  
Phone: 613-475-1022    
www.timberridgegolf.net


Newspapers
The Community Press
www.communitypress-online.com

The Belleville Intelligencer
www.bellevilletoday.com

Theatres
The Stirling Festival Theatre www.stirlingfestivaltheatre.com

This Theatre, in the little village of Stirling, just over the Oak Hills from our place, was the winner of the 1999 Lieutenant Governor's Award of the Arts and the 1999 Tourism and Hospitality Business Achievement Award.  According to Caroline Smith, the Managing Director, we "ain't seen nothing yet."  

The Regent Theatre, Picton
The Regent Theatre has been offering summer theatre for a number of years.

The Pinnacle Playhouse, Belleville
This is Belleville's home for a very active amateur theatre group

Restaurants 
Dinkel's  Restaurant and Courtyard
966-2556
Paulo's Italian Trattoria
966-6542

Both of these fine restaurants share the same kitchen.  We also have a special arrangement with the owner to provide Gift Certificates offering 10% off  for all Hickory House guests, during their time with us.

Kelsey's Restaurant
967-2400
Another Belleville Restaurant that gives special consideration to Hickory House guests, providing a free appetizer when you eat there during your stay.

The Sweet Basil Cafe
961-5000
 A casual restaurant featuring fresh, gourmet cuisine with inspiration taken from around the world.  Offers a unique, interesting and ever changing atmosphere.  Really great food.

 

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