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Deseronto is a town rebounding to its past 19th-century vibrancy with a 21st-century renaissance. The Town is becoming a destination of choice for business ownership, living and visiting - offering a high quality of life and close proximity to major urban centres. Characterized by its beautiful open waterfront on the Bay of Quinte; historic downtown featuring specialty shops & services, restaurants & cafes; culture and recreation experiences - come explore all that Deseronto has to offer.
Ideally located in the heart of South Eastern Ontario, between Toronto and Montreal and a short drive from Kingston and Belleville; take advantage of Deseronto’s position amongst major markets, transportation routes and popular tourism regions such as Prince Edward County - located just 20 minutes away. Enjoy the benefits of several business advantages such as location, zero development fees, affordability, modern business amenities and services, a business mix that attracts a wide market of consumers, and a high quality of life.
See below for a further introduction to Deseronto, and explore the other sections of our website, where you’ll find details about the many other great aspects of our community. For community profile, business and development opportunities, resources & programs for new & existing businesses & entrepreneurs, available commercial/development property, and community development opportunities and programs please visit the Economic Development page of our website.
Deseronto’s downtown is the focal point of the community - home to an array of unique shops, services, restaurants & cafes, and events. The area around Deseronto was first settled around 1784 by United Empire Loyalists who, with the Mohawks, left the United States to remain loyal to the British Crown after the American War of Independence. In the mid-1800s the settlement emerged as an important lumber and wood products centre, followed by many other industrial activities such as ship building, metal works, terra cotta production, fishing, and fruit and vegetable processing. The recreational options of the Bay of Quinte also attracted elite resort facilities. The Loyalist, Mohawk, and industrial heritage has contributed significantly to the town’s history, and continues to define and guide the Town.
Access to employment and services for people of all age groups is greatly enhanced by Deseronto’s transit system-connecting the community with the regional economic and employment hubs of Belleville, Prince Edward County and Napanee.
Deseronto has excellent educational options. Within walking distance to all residents, the public school offers superior education from grades JK to 8. There is a choice of several secondary schools in the area that are highly respected. Prominent post-secondary institutions are a short commute away: Kingston’s Queen’s University, Royal Military College, and St. Lawrence College; or Belleville’s Loyalist College.
Deseronto is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Nestled on the shores of the beautiful Bay of Quinte, the town is home to world class year round fishing and a wide array of water-based activities. The boat launch and Yacht Club connect with a broad network of recreational boating facilities. Across the Bay is Prince Edward County with its renowned Sandbanks Provincial Park, harbours, bird sanctuaries and conservation areas, master artists and craftspeople, and the Taste Trail of wineries, cideries, and restaurants. Around Deseronto are more provincial parks, nature preserves, golf courses, and trail systems, as well as prime hunting regions that are home to a variety of game species. Deseronto offers a B&B, motel, with RV/campgounds and additional accommodations located nearby. Community features appealing to both residents and tourists alike include parks and green spaces, waterfront parks and amenities, recreation and cultural facilities and programs, community events, and the community centre-home to the Deseronto Storm Junior ‘A’ Hockey Team-features an indoor ice arena, outdoor tennis courts and a baseball diamond. From children to seniors, fun to formal, or natural or cultural, you can have it nearby.
Above all Deseronto is a community-oriented town, with many caring residents volunteering their time to become members of service groups and organizations that work towards making Deseronto a better place for everyone to live, work, and play. You may enjoy being involved with these opportunities too.