Township of Cramahe
Joseph Keeler, a Vermont Loyalist, along with a
group of followers, settled in this area in the 1790s.
The village of Keeler's Tavern was renamed Colborne
in honour of the Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada,
Sir John Colborne, during his term from 1828 to 1836.
The town boasts a unique raised the widest main street
in Northumberland County, an attractive central square,
and a bounty of 19th century architecture. Self-guided
historical walking tours of the village are available.
 Colborne
Art Gallery
& Historic
Site has showings
of the works
from the best
Northumberland
County artists.
Year 'round
there are events
of interest
for all ages;
lawn bowling,
figure skating,
church socials
& theme
dinners...
Apple Blossom
Tyme Festival
is held annually
in May, and
the fragrant
apple blossoms
can be savoured
for miles around
at that time
of the year.
Colborne marries
small town
flavour with
history, charm
and friendliness,
with a welcome
mat that's
out year 'round.
 The
Big Apple theme
park, lying
west, north
and east of
Colborne, Cramahe
Township is
perhaps best
known for one
of this area's
greatest tourist
spots... the
Big Apple.
Here, in the
world's biggest
apple, you'll
find a bakery
that makes
some of the
yummiest pies,
cakes and tarts
around. There
is a petting
zoo, mini-golf,a
children's
playground
and a nature
trail. Nestled
throughout
its rolling
hills are orchards
and farms where
you can pick
your own produce,
antique and
craft shops,
campgrounds,
riding stables,
fishing &
boating. A
visit to the
fine studios
of Gordon Hoselton,
or the Castleton
General Store
which still
retains its
old wooden
floors and
sells hardware
the old-fashioned
way, is not
to be missed.
For tourism information go to:
Colborne/Cramahe web site: www.cramahetownship.ca
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
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