Waterfront Trail - Along the Canadian Shores of Lake Ontario

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Brighton - www.brighton.ca

Route

Be 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
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

Resources

Local Maps

Brighton appears on the following Waterfront Trail maps:

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

Apple Route LogoThe 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. Discover Our Trails maps county trails and nature areas describing the natural features you enjoy. Available at visitor centres and from the office (1-866-401-3278).

Tourism Information  


     
Public Transit Information:  
  • Greyhound - Dixie Lee Chicken & Seafood
    49 Elizabeth St.
    Brighton, ON
    Phone: 613-475-3000
    Website: www.greyhound.ca
 
     

Things to Do

    
Attractions (Cultural, Heritage and Special Attractions)
  • Proctor House Museum & Proctor-Simspson Barn Theatre (a living museum capturing the life of a prosperous family c. 1867)
    Ghost Walks Tuesday evenings in July and August
    96 Young St.
    Phone: 613-475-2144
    Website: www3.sympatico.ca/proctorhousemuseum

 


      
Annual Festivals on the Waterfront  
 
Trail Connections  
  • Central Ontario Loop Trail (www.looptrail.com) - runs along Waterfront Trail to Quinte West.

 

    

Where to Stay

  • click here for more info


     

Cycling Shops

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Marinas




     
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