Brighton

Brighton is a town in Northumberland County positioned along Lake Ontario between Toronto and Kingston, with the western entrance of the Murray Canal marking its gateway to the Bay of Quinte. The waterway and surrounding landscape form the core of its geography.

The town was founded in 1796 and grew from a small settlement into an agricultural center before gaining municipal status in 2001 through the merger of Brighton Township. This evolution reflects the region's development across more than 200 years.

The Memory Junction Railway Museum occupies a former train station and displays railroad artifacts showing how transportation shaped the region's growth. Visitors can explore how the railway connected this place to the wider world.

Presqu'ile Provincial Park offers sandy beaches, nature trails, and a marsh boardwalk suitable for outdoor activities year-round. The park is nearby and provides different ways to explore the landscape and enjoy the outdoors.

Part of the town sits on an artificial island created when the Murray Canal was dug out in 1889. This unusual geography shapes the municipal boundaries in a way few people realize when they visit.

Location: Northumberland County

Inception: January 1, 2001

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Website: http://brighton.ca

GPS coordinates: 44.12220,-77.76420

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:24