Brighton, Ontario Colborne, Ontario Grafton, Ontario Cobourg, Ontario Port Hope, Ontario Quinte West, Ontario The region north of the 401, in Eastern Ontario

Welcome to the Apple Route

The Apple Route celebrates a special region of Ontario.  Only an hour east of Toronto by car, the Apple Route offers a vibrant range of activities. This southern area of Northumberland County and Quinte West, pressed between the Great Pine Ridge and Lake Ontario has, for 200 years, enjoyed a rich agricultural history that brought both prosperity and continuity.

Nestled in the rolling hills of Eastern Ontario's 'Apple Country', the Apple Route meanders through pleasant orchards and friendly towns & villages between Port Hope and Trenton.

The core of the Apple Route follows signs along Heritage Highway 2 and 'spurs' take the traveler to scenic Presqu'ile Park near Brighton, historical Lakeport, past Fort Kente at Carrying Place and connects with the Loyalist Parkway.  Numerous craft stores and roadside markets carry apple-themed items..

View our 2011 Apple Route Visitor Guide online.

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You’ll want to spend more than a day here. Come stay in the heart of Apple Country and enjoy our hospitality. Discover our... Read more »

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Museums and galleries flourish in all the communities along the route and more than sixty antique stores cater to tastes from the... Read more »

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Whether taking a short break or pausing a little longer to linger with family or friends, you can satisfy your appetite at one of our cafés... Read more »

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Beaches, parks, wildlife sanctuaries, footpaths and cycling paths all provide access to some of the prettiest landscapes in... Read more »

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