29 Dundas St., W.
Art by Charles Street (2013)
A stunning photomosaic mural that blends our past with our present. It’s made up of 3500 photos, each one telling a piece of our history and capturing the spirit of today. It includes contributions from the community that go back a century. This masterpiece invites everyone to see how our story has evolved, right by the Trenton DBIA office!
This mural was commissioned by the Trent Port Historical Society. And was supported financially by numerous downtown businesses.
The filmstrip is a callback to Trenton’s film years from 1917 to 1934. See Mural 6 (Hollywood North) for more information.
Graphics depicting the air force and the old railroads acknowledge their crucial role in developing Trenton into what it is today.
Take a closer look what images stand out to you?
Now take a step back to look at the big picture, what iconic Trenton landmarks and eras do you notice?
78 Front St.
Art by SeRnA (2023)
Proudly honoring the Gateway to the Trent and Dunc McDonald Bridges, emphasizing their profound impact on the Trenton community. It features past structures, such as the 1833 wooden bridge and the 1916 steel swing bridge.
The color bars symbolize past and present generations. The white trillium symbolizes how these bridges helped connect Ontario for years on old highway 2. Butterflies represent transformation, an allusion to how Downtown Trenton has changed over the years.
36 Murphy St.
Art by SeRnA (2022)
From point A to point B, this mural takes you on a tour of some of Trenton’s most iconic landmarks.
This painting was commissioned by ABC Taxi to celebrate their many years operating in our community. As well as promoting the importance of change, community and growth!
Christopher Bennett (aka. SeRnA), is a lifelong local artist, who has contributed to numerous murals across the Quinte region.
2 King St.
Art by Stephen Snider (1995)
A painted mural that commemorates an old photo of the market in the early 1800’s. It was a time of horse-drawn buggies, dirt walking streets and outdoor marketplaces bustling with activity. This pays homage to our regions strong agricultural history and calls back a way of life from 165 years ago.
*Historical photos courtesy of the Trent Port Historical Society.
Muralist Stephen Snider created the artwork, which was commissioned by the DBIA and sponsored by Trenval. Saylor Hardware donated the paint, and the Tripp family provided the building for the project.
The 1861 Town Hall building stands on the exact site of the market featured in the mural, located just west at 55 King St.
72 Dundas St., W.
Art by Kim Taylor (2014)
Look again! As it’s easy to mistake this mural for a real restaurant. This painting is a type of disguised infrastructure, a creative solution to transform a vacant lot into something more visually appealing.
Notice the nostalgic sixties theme, evoking the days of jukeboxes, lunch counters, and bowling lanes that were once popular in downtown Trenton.
120 Dundas St., W.
Art by SeRnA (2025)
Since reopening its doors, Film.Ca Centre Cinemas has breathed new life into this historic space, originally established in 1926, reconnecting audiences with the magic of the big screen. At the same time, it pays tribute to Trenton’s rich cinematic legacy through the creation of the “Hollywood North” mural.
That legacy dates back over a century. From 1917 to 1934, Trenton was home to a thriving film production hub known as the Trenton Film Studio. During its operation, more than 1,500 silent films were produced right here—one of the most notable being Carry On Sergeant!—drawing actors, directors, and crews to the area and transforming the town into one of Canada’s earliest centres of filmmaking.
As you come to the end of your tour, we hope you can enjoy a beverage, meal and some shopping in Beautiful Downtown Trenton.
