Services and Facilities

Snow Angels is a community initiative that matches residents who need help clearing snow with local volunteers, or "snow angels", in their area. It is completely free, as it relies on the generous support of local volunteers.

Clearing snow can be a barrier for many people, including older adults and people living with a disability. It can affect a person's ability to live at home safely and as independently as possible. Let's have some community spirit this winter and show people why Belleville is a great place to live!

Register now for the 2024 / 2025 winter season.

You need to register both to submit a request for help and to become a volunteer.

Register to submit a request for help

• After following the link below, enter your postal code on the left side of the page to submit a request for help

Register as a volunteer Snow Angel (Volunteer and win City Swag!)

• After following the link below, enter your postal code on the right side of the page to become a volunteer

Recognize your Snow Angel

We want to celebrate the volunteers who are showing true community spirit by helping a neighbour this winter. Submit a nomination for your Snow Angel and they will be entered in a monthly draw to win awesome City of Belleville toques and sweaters.

With the permission of the person making the nomination and with the permission of the volunteers and monthly draw winners, we may share your story on our website and/or social media.

Nominate your Snow Angel today!

We would like to remind residents that Snow Angels is a community initiative, not a City of Belleville run program. We do not have any administrative control, however we are happy to promote the program, raise awareness, and encourage community involvement.

Answers to frequently asked questions can be found on the Snow Angels Canada FAQ page.

If you have additional questions please contact snowangelscanada.ca/help.

Belleville Transit encourages inclusive use of our fixed-route transit services. All standard transit

buses feature:

• Front door ramp and lowering ability

• Priority seating for persons with disabilities

• Space for mobility device parking

• Pre-boarding visual and audio announcements of bus route

• On-board visual and audio announcements of next stop

• On-board visual and audio confirmation of stop requests

• Friendly and helpful bus operators

Questions? Email Belleville Transit or call 613-962-1925.

Making All Bus Stops Accessible 

We are working through a 3-year plan that includes the redevelopment of all bus stops in the city. Once completed, all stops will be fully accessible. Depending on the location and nature of the stop, redevelopments will include features such as:

• concrete pads for sidewalk and boarding access

• updated signage

• shelters

• benches

• tactile plates to indicate dropped curbs

The Mobility Bus

Belleville Transit also operates an on-demand, door-to-door public transit service called the Mobility Bus.

To use this service you must be a person with a disability and complete an application form with Belleville Transit. Visit our Mobility Bus web page for more information.

The Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre (Q.S.W.C) is the main recreational complex in Belleville. It offers a variety of facilities with many accessibility features. Come check it out and get involved!

The following information outlines the accessibility features of the Q.S.W.C. If you have any questions about the facility, programs, or services please contact Q.S.W.C Customer Service at 613-966-4632. Tours of the facility are available upon request.

General Facility

The Q.S.W.C features:

• Automatic sliding or power door entrances
• Ramps to access various parts of the facility (for example, to the ice rinks)
• An elevator at each end of the building to access the second floor
• Accessible customer service counters
• Accessible washroom and change room facilities
• Accessible family-style washrooms

Pools

The Q.S.W.C features 3 pools, a main swimming pool, a therapy pool, and a kids pool.

• All pools have ramp access
• Water wheelchair and lift on site
• Accessible change room and washroom facilities
• Adult change table with lift

Fitness

Work out studio and group fitness rooms: located on the second floor and accessible by an elevator close by. Staff are onsite to assist with any equipment modifications or other needs. Personal training is available.

We encourage inclusive use of the work out studio and inclusive participation in our fitness programs. We welcome accessibility requests, and also offer a selection of adaptive program options.

Indoor track: located on the second floor, accessible by an elevator close by. We encourage inclusive use of the track and welcome the use of assistive devices.

Gymnasium: located on the on the first floor, at ground level. Again, inclusive participation in our drop-in and registration programs is encouraged.

Ice Rinks

There are 4 arenas in the Q.S.W.C.

• The Family Dental Centre and McCay arenas have ramp access to ice level and accessible viewing areas for spectators
• The Wally Dever arena is accessible at ice level. Unfortunately the spectator stands are not yet accessible (stair access only).
• The C.A.A arena is accessible at ice level and two elevators are located close by to provide access to the second and third levels.

We encourage inclusive use and enjoyment of our ice rinks. We also offer adaptive skating programs and have a selection of skating aids on site.

Inclusive and Adaptive Recreation

Check out our Activity Guide. Learn, play, and stay active with our inclusive and adaptive recreational programs and drop-in activities at the Q.S.W.C. There is something for people of all ages and abilities! It is important to us that you are able to participate meaningfully and be an active member of our community. Speak to Q.S.W.C staff to request program modifications or participation with a support person.

Check out the great community hub that is the Belleville Public Library. We strive to meet the educational, recreational, and information needs of Belleville residents.

The building is accessible with power door access, wide and clear aisles, lowered service counters, elevator access to the upper levels, and accessible washrooms.

We offer:

• Free and equal access to physical and digital collections, artwork, technology, and services
• A variety of free educational and social programs and groups to join
• Resources in alternate formats, such as audio and large print
• Home of the John M. Parrott Art Gallery