Move to Brighton

The Area

Experience Luxury living with a small town feel in Beautiful Brighton…. Located on the shores of Lake Ontario, in the heart of the Northumberland Hills, Brighton is just a 90 minute drive east of Toronto.

Vibrant Down Town

Enjoy a stroll through the street of Brighton’s charming down town core. Shop at one of the many boutiques, sip a coffee and enjoy a snack at a café, enjoy a casual meal or fine dining with friends at a locally owned restaurant.

Arts & Culture

Many musicians, artists and artisans call Brighton home. Develop and enrich your talents with a local club, take part in workshops at the Presqu’ile Waddling Arts Centre, or perhaps join the company or crew at the Brighton Barn Theatre.

Abundant Services

Brighton offers a range of services that appeal to Families, Retirees and seniors. The municipality is home to two grocery stores, pharmacies, banks, legal services, physiotherapists, massage therapists, several churches and service clubs. Brighton’s family health team operates out of the Health Services centre which is also home to the YMCA. Emergency services located in town are serviced by Trenton Memorial Hospital. There are 3 additional hospitals within a 35 minute drive.

Sailboat on water during calm summer day with blue sky and wispy clouds

Man in canoe wearing orange hat with a fishing line cast in calm waters with tree line in the distance

A top view of people rowing in a boat in a river with forests on each side

Protected Harbour

Brighton Bay, one of the best protected harbours on the lake, provides access to both Lake Ontario and The Trent-Severn Waterway. Opportunities abound to sailors, power boaters, anglers and paddlers. With 4 local marinas ample dockage exists. Municipal boat launches are also available.

Presqu’ile Provincial Park

Enjoyed year round by both tourists and locals, Presqu’ile Provincial Park provides a beautiful setting for a wide variety of recreational activities. Visitors can enjoy: a picturesque lakeside picnic area; 16km of nature trails through wetlands, forests and fields; a sandy beach; bird-watching; cycling; and camping.

A view of marsh with a dock and tall yellow grass

A swan floating on water while its neck is curled towards the body

A top view of a boardwalk through a forested marsh

A sunset view of a beach with a woman walking along the shore

A person riding a golf cart on winding gravel trail with open grass and an autumn tree line

Outdoor pickleball courts with people playing on blue courts

A winter view of a tree lined path with snow

Recreation & Leisure

Recreational opportunities abound! Play a round of golf at one of the many local clubs, go for a hike at Goodrich Loomis conservation area, Butler Creek Trail or Proctor Park, Play some tennis. How about pickle ball, curling, skating or hockey? Perhaps join the Brighton Garden club, or one of the many social clubs?

History

Brighton’s rich past can be explored and celebrated by a visit to Proctor House or The Lighthouse Interpretive Centre.

Historical two-story brick building that has covered front landing and two bay windows on each side