Moving & Downsizing Resources in the Bay of Quinte and Surrounding Areas

Helpful Contacts, Utilities & Moving Resources

5/25/20261 min read

Bay of Quinte Downsizing Resource Hub

Helpful Contacts, Utilities & Moving Resources for a Smoother Transition

Downsizing involves much more than simply packing boxes. Between utility transfers, address changes, movers, service providers, and important paperwork, it can feel overwhelming trying to keep track of everything.

To help make the process easier, I’ve created this local Bay of Quinte resource hub with commonly needed contacts and services for families preparing for a move, downsizing transition, or estate-related home sale.

Electricity Providers

Hydro One

📞 1-888-664-9376

🌐 hydroone.com

You can manage your account, start or stop service, and update your address directly through their website.

Natural Gas Provider

Enbridge Gas Inc.

📞 1-877-362-7434

🌐 enbridgegas.com

Contact customer service or manage your account online to transfer or update gas services.

Water & Sewer Services

City of Quinte West

📞 613-392-2841 ext. 4909

🌐 quintewest.ca

Water and sewer account updates and applications are available through the city website.

City of Belleville

📞 613-968-6481

🌐 belleville.ca

Contact the city for water billing inquiries and address changes.

Waste Management

Quinte Waste Solutions

📞 613-394-6266

🌐 quintywaste.ca

Contact for waste collection schedules, recycling information, and service assistance.

Telecommunications

Bell Canada

📞 1-866-301-1942

🌐 bell.ca

Manage internet, phone, television services, and address updates online.

Rogers Communications

📞 1-888-764-3771

🌐 rogers.com

Update your address and transfer services through your online account or customer service.

Mail Forwarding & Address Changes

Canada Post Mail Forwarding

📞 1-866-607-6301

🌐 canadapost-postescanada.ca

Setting up mail forwarding helps ensure you don’t miss:

✔ bills

✔ government documents

✔ financial statements

✔ medical correspondence

Helpful Downsizing Reminder

✔ Schedule utility transfers 2–4 weeks before moving day

✔ Keep account numbers and confirmation numbers together

✔ Confirm shutoff and activation dates in writing

✔ Update important contacts early to reduce stress later

Anette’s Tip

Families who plan utility transfers and address changes early almost always experience a smoother, calmer move.

A little preparation now creates far less stress later.

Address:

100 Bell Blvd. Unit 200

Belleville, Ontario K8P 4Y7

Cell: 705.957.4177

Email: DownsizingInBayOfQuinte@yahoo.com

Anette Targowski, REALTOR® | Senior Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®)

Not just a REALTOR® — your full downsizing team.

stress-free DOWNSIZING starts here, with me and my team!