Municipality
of Brighton and Presqu'ile Provincial Park
Brighton is one of the fastest
growing towns in Ontario, with attractive housing developments
both on and near the water. With its charming 19th century
architecture, the town retains the spirit of the early
founders who established some of the finest apple orchards
in Canada. In summer, the town is at its busiest with
tourists, campers and cottagers.
 People
visit the area
to fish Presqu'ile
Bay for trophy
walleye and
pike or alternatively,
head out into
Lake Ontario
for championship
salmon and
trout fishing.
Boaters can
enjoy shallow
and deep water
boating.
 Visit
Proctor House
Museum, said
to be haunted
by the Nix
ghost, and
see the 'widows
walk' with
views of the
Bay, or visit
Memory Junction
with its railway
memorabilia.
Stroll along
the streets
and be delighted
by the many
architectural
gems. Savour
the delights
at some of
the area's
best eating
spots. Stop
off at Gosport
and pick up
some freshly
caught fish
at the fisheries.
Come to the
Saturday morning
farmers' market
and enjoy the
fresh produce,
or visit the
many antique
and craft stores
that are sure
to delight
you with their
unusual items.
Visit the Applefest
in September,
when Brighton
really pulls
out all the
stops to celebrate
the harvesting
of the apples
in grand style!
 In
Brighton you'll
find one of
nature's outstanding
gifts... Presqu'ile
Provincial
Park. In summer
there are swimming,
camping, windsurfing,
diving, nature
programs...
a host of activities
for the day
tripper or
camper, including
a Heritage
Centre at the
oldest operating
lighthouse
on the north
shore of Lake
Ontario. Each
spring tens
of thousands
of ducks rest
here on their
journey further
north. As well,
more than 300
bird species
make Presqu'ile
a "hot
spot"
for birders.
In the winter
there are cross-country
skiing trails
for the enthusiast.
Elsewhere along
the Lake Ontario
shore, Brighton
offers superb
camping and
other family
attractions,
Speedway Park,
mini-golf &
go-kart's,
botanical gardens
and numerous
garden centres
to name a few.
For tourism information go to:
Apple Route: The Apple Route
For
tourist or general information on Brighton and the surrounding
areas including Cramahe (Colborne) Township and the
Murray Ward of Quinte West visit www.brightononline.ca
Brighton Municipal web site: www.brighton.ca
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