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Brighton | Ontario

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Brighton Applefest

The last full weekend of September

The community of Brighton, in eastern Ontario, is surrounded by rich agricultural land with an abundance of apple orchards and roadside farmers’ stalls. To bear witness to the bountiful apple harvest at the height of the harvesting season, Brighton celebrates its annual Applefest festival over the last full weekend of September.

The Applefest features a street fair, parade, children’s village, car show, and much more!

Photo: https://www.facebook.com/BrightonApplefest/

 

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Presqu’ile Point Lighthouse

This historical lighthouse began operating in 1840 with the help of its keeper, William Swetman, who stayed the keeper until 1871, when he died at age 86. His grandson became the next keeper to continue in his grandfather’s footsteps. Since then, this 69-foot octagonal stone tower has had many keepers and visitors.

The Presqu’ille Point Lighthouse has located 11.8 km from Brighton and makes for a perfect tourist location. Visitors can see the lighthouse up close and visit the Lighthouse Interpretive Centre, which is located in the vicinity of the lighthouse and is open between July and August.

Photo: Google Maps, Patricia B

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Presqu’ile Provincial Park

Presqu’ila Provincial Park is located on the north shore of Lake Ontario and was established in 1922. At the time, the park became popular due to its large sandy beaches, summer hotel, golf course, and other recreational activities. Although the golf course and hotel are no longer operating, the park is still popular among campers and park visitors.

You can unwind at Presqu’ila Provincial Park by staying at any of its 397 camping sites, hiking on trails that total 16 kilometres, and attending numerous special events such as History Weekend, Parks Day, and Canada Day celebrations!

Photo: boubou1, flickr, CC BY-NC 2.0

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Brighton Speedway Park

Brighton Speedway Park is the perfect stop to visit for anyone who loves cars, speed, and competition. In the 2022 season, Brighton Speedway is hosting 24 events, some of which include 360 Sprint events, Monster Truck Madness, and Eve of Destruction.

The speedway is a 1/3-mile clay stock car racing oval that hosts five weekly divisions. Ticket prices vary depending on the event and date, and you can purchase these tickets on their website.

Photo: https://www.facebook.com/BrightonSpdwy  

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Cricklewood Farm

Cricklewood Farm is a fifth-generation farm located 3 km west of Brighton, Ontario. The farm operates from August until November, offering customers the exciting thrill of completing a 1-acre corn maze, picking fresh produce, going on an informational apple walk, and enjoying time with their families in the picnic area. And best of all, there’s no admission fee!

The farm originally managed an orchard and a dairy herd, which eventually sold. As time went on, the farm began selling apples to the public and later expanded to include forms of entertainment such as the corn maze, pumpkins, and a raspberry patch. Now, their customers can not only enjoy fresh produce such as raspberries, sweet corn, apples, pumpkins, and squashes but also enjoy their time at the farm with family and friends.

Photos: https://www.facebook.com/cricklewoodfarm

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Home Town of Eddie Hayward

Edward “Eddie” C. Hayward was a trainer in American Thoroughbred horse racing, best known for winning the 1953 Kentucky Derby. His colt Dark Star defeated Native Dancer.

A native of Brighton, Eddie Hayward began his career as a jockey. In 1918 he was galloping horses at a racetrack in Saskatchewan.

 

Read more about Eddie Hayward | People of Small Towns

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Proctor House Museum

The Proctor House Museum offers visitors a tour, theatre, gallery displays, and many other educational events. It also gives visitors the chance to go ghost hunting! The Proctor House is the source of many local ghost stories, which spread after numerous sightings of a fiery ball near the residence. Some stories suggest the ghost of John Nix Jr haunting John E. Proctor over financial deals, while other stories suggest it was just children flying a kite. It’s up to the visitors to investigate the truth behind the mysterious fiery ball!

The house belonged to John W. Proctor until he donated it in 1970 to the people in the area.  While the Proctor family lived in the house, the house was subjected to many renovations throughout the years, such as a new circular staircase they saw on a trip south. What makes the Proctor House unique compared to other houses of the time is the hair they used to strengthen their plaster and the pine used to construct the house. Visit the Museum to see all the unique features for yourself!

Photo: https://www.facebook.com/proctorhousemuseum

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Trent-Severn Waterway

The Canal system connected the Great Lakes

The Trent-Severn Waterway is a feat of human ingenuity which connects Lake Ontario and Lake Huron at Georgia Bay and Port Severn, respectfully. The canal was originally considered a military route, but in 1833, the first lock was built for a commercial venture.

However, despite constructing additional locks, the government eventually gave up on the idea of using the canal for military purposes. Instead, the canal was connected through toll roads, plank roads, and railways to satisfy business interests. This resulted in a 386-kilometre-long canal route that we know today as the Trent-Severn Waterway.

Photo: Google Maps, Tom Jordan

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Friends of Hilton Hall Heritage Centre

Relive Brighton’s history by visiting Brighton’s former Town Hall. The Hilton Hall Heritage Centre was built in 1861 at 50 Chatten Road and served as the Town Hall until 2001. Although the exterior of the building has undergone major renovations, the interior is being preserved by the Friends of Hilton Hall Heritage Centre, who is also working on staging exhibits, researching Brighton’s history, and creating a digital archive.

Photo: https://www.facebook.com/Friends-of-Hilton-Hall-Heritage-Centre-494493324009654

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Timber Ridge Golf Course

The Timber Ridge Golf Course is a worthwhile stop for any golfing enthusiasts. Listed as a “Must Play” by the Toronto Life Magazine, the Timber Ridge Golf Course is a 200-acre property set up to play no more than 6,633 yards from the back markers. The course has a mix of tree-lined holes and parkland settings, leading many to consider Timber Ridge Golf Course as offering the best value in Ontario.

The golf course took around a decade to take form. The initial design was created in the early 1990s by Steven L. Ward of GolfPlan Associates. Despite completing the plan and receiving government approvals, progress on the golf course was not made until 1999, when a new partner joined. After two years, the Timber Ridge Golf Course was opened to the public.

Photo: http://www.timberridgegolf.net/

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