Love can strike anywhere—on a school bus, at a backyard BBQ, or even in a pinball arcade. We asked Bay of Quinte locals to share how they met their partners, and their stories did not disappoint! Here are ten of our favourites.
The Unexpected College Twist 🎓
“We met in college. I was actually interested in his friend first—who ended up being a jerk. Turns out, I got the better of the two for sure!”
Lesson learned: Sometimes, dodging a bullet leads you straight to your soulmate.
From Strangers to Soulmates in Belleville 🏖️
“I was new to Belleville when a friend invited me to a Back to School party at Sandbanks. We were introduced but didn’t like each other at first! By the next July, we were dating. Now, we’re celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary this October!”
Proof that first impressions aren’t everything—sometimes, love is just waiting to bloom.
A Love Story on the School Bus 🚌
“After moving to the Bay of Quinte from Manitoba, I ended up on the same school bus as my future husband. We went to different schools but lived nearby. My sister noticed him first, but eventually, we got interested in each other and have been together ever since!”
Who knew the school bus could be a matchmaking service?
The Dating App “Cover Story” ☕
“We met on Plenty of Fish—the OG of cringe dating apps. But we tell people we met at a coffee shop. Not a complete lie… that’s where we met in person for the first time!”
A classic example of “fake it till you make it”—except this love story is very real!
The High School Sweethearts 💕
“We locked eyes on my school bus, and to this day, he can still tell you exactly what I was wearing that first day. We’ve been married for 53 years this June!”
Talk about a memory like an elephant… and a love story to match.
The Unexpected Funeral Reunion 💔➡️💖
“We met in high school, went on to live separate lives with other partners, and then reconnected years later—at my mom’s funeral. We’ve been together ever since, nearly 20 years now.”
Life has a funny way of bringing people back together when the time is right.
The Pinball Wizard Connection 🎮
“We met in a pinball arcade at the mall. Instant connection! 40 years later, we’re still together.”
Love, luck, and a little bit of pinball magic.
The Double Love Story 💍💍
“We met in my living room—seriously! My sister invited my future husband’s brother and his family over for dinner. Turns out, my sister and I BOTH ended up marrying those brothers the same year, just two months apart. Now, we’re sisters and sisters-in-law!”
Talk about a family affair!
The Grade School Sweethearts 👩🏫
“I was at my Rednersville School Grade 8 graduation event when a schoolmate introduced me to my future husband. My principal was NOT impressed—she thought he was a ‘hoodlum’ because he rode a motorcycle and looked like Fonzie. Two years later, we started dating, and five years after that, we got married. Now, almost 57 years later, we’re still loving life together!”
Sometimes, the bad boy look hides a lifelong love story!
A Match Made on the Mat 🥋
“We met in a jiu-jitsu class. Nothing says romance like a perfectly executed takedown!”
Falling for someone takes on a whole new meaning when martial arts are involved!
💘 Love comes in all forms, and these stories prove that whether it’s fate, persistence, or a little matchmaking magic, the Bay of Quinte is full of incredible love stories.
