Brighton: Highway 401 near County Road 30, Looking West
Tucked along the northern shore of Lake Ontario, Brighton is a place whose character is shaped by its proximity to the water. Highway 401 passes north of the town through Northumberland County, linking the Greater Toronto Area with Kingston and eastern Ontario. This stretch forms part of the Macdonald–Cartier Freeway, named for Confederation figures John A. Macdonald and George-Étienne Cartier. To the south, Presqu’ile Provincial Park occupies a Lake Ontario peninsula with marshes, a long sandy beach and important habitat for migrating birds. Brighton combines the scale of a rural lakeshore community with direct access to one of Ontario’s principal transport routes.
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The landscape around Brighton is a low Lake Ontario shoreline of bays, wetlands and farmland, which has shaped both the urban form and local economy. The town lies near Presqu'ile Bay, while nearby Presqu'ile Provincial Park protects the long, hooked Presqu'ile Point peninsula and its marshes. The area is an important stopover for migratory birds, and the park includes a sandy beach and the historic Presqu'ile Point Lighthouse. Brighton’s agricultural setting is celebrated each autumn at Applefest, a longstanding community festival. Its compact centre makes a useful starting point for discovering Northumberland County’s lakeside communities. Browse additional webcams from the Lake Ontario shore and Northumberland County to extend your view of eastern Ontario.
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