COMMUNITIES
ALONG THE APPLE ROUTE - BRIGHTON
 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
farmers' market and
enjoy the fresh produce,
listen to music, stroll
through arts & crafts
displays 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-karts,
botanical gardens and
numerous garden centers
to name a few.
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