Brighton, Ontario
Brighton | |
|---|---|
| Municipality of Brighton | |
| Motto: Where the past greets the future | |
| Coordinates: 44°01′51″N 77°43′23″W / 44.03083°N 77.72306°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| County | Northumberland |
| Formed | January 1, 2001 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Brian Ostrander |
| • Fed. riding | Northumberland—Clarke |
| • Prov. riding | Northumberland—Peterborough South |
| Area | |
| • Land | 223.24 km2 (86.19 sq mi) |
| • Urban | 7.02 km2 (2.71 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 12,108 |
| • Density | 54.2/km2 (140/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 5,847 |
| • Urban density | 833.2/km2 (2,158/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Postal Code | K0K 1H0 |
| Area code | 613 |
| Website | www |
Brighton is a town in Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada, approximately 150 kilometres (93 mi) east of Toronto and 100 km (62 mi) west of Kingston. It is traversed by both Highway 401 and the former Highway 2. The west end of the Murray Canal that leads east to the Bay of Quinte is at the east end of the town.
It is home to over 12,108 inhabitants, with a higher than average percentage of those retired.
Presqu'ile Provincial Park, just south of the town centre, is one of Brighton's most popular attractions. The park is notable for bird-watching and other nature-oriented activities. Memory Junction Railway Museum, located in a former Grand Trunk station, has a collection of rail equipment and memorabilia. In late September, Brighton is host to Applefest, its largest yearly festival.