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Profiles:
Brighton - www.brighton.ca
RouteBe sure to leave lots of time to visit Presqu'ile Provincial Park-one
of nature's outstanding gifts. Go swimming, camping, windsurfing,
diving, fishing or take in the nature programs and visit the oldest
operating lighthouse on the north shore of Lake Ontario. For refreshments
stop by Dougalls on the Bay located on the Trail at Harbour St.
or travel a little way north to Gosport (along Ontario St. or Cedar)
for some freshly caught fish at the fisheries. |
 Presqu'ile Provincial Park |
- Asphalt (on-road) and stonedust (off-road).
- County Road 64 has paved shoulders.
- Few service and amenities along this stretch of Trail. Stock up on
refreshments at Presqu'ile Park, Dougalls on the Bay or in Gosport.
- Presqu'ile Park is a must see with its magnificent sand dunes, wetlands
and a lighthouse.
- Stop at Brighton's constructed wetland (HWY 64 east of Prince Edward)
and learn how this wetland contributes to waste water treatment.
Main Access Points (with parking)
- Presqu'ile Provincial Park - Harbour St. at Ontario St.
- Downtown Brighton
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Local Maps
Brighton appears on the following Waterfront Trail maps:
- Section 4 - Cobourg to Quinte West (wt-zone4.pdf)
- Map 4-9 Brighton (wt-4_09.pdf)
- Map 4-10 Murray Canal (wt-4_10.pdf)
Waterfront Trail routes appear on MapArt's Peterborough 1:25 000 scale fold map, as well as other MapArt publications. These maps are widely available through local retailers, or online at www.mapart.com
The
Apple Route Map and Guide offers excellent information about touring in
the Ontario's apple region starting in Port Hope following HWY 2 and HWY
64 to Trenton (Quinte West). Available at visitor centres or call 1-866-277-5378
or visit www.appleroute.com.
Northumberland Tourism produces a series of brochures for visitors. Their new Outdoor Adventure Map covers geocaching, birding, fishing, hiking and water trails, looped cycling routes (see Trail Connections below), and boating. Available at visitor centres and from their office (1-866-401-3278).
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