Brighton Attractions

Memory Junction Museum in Brighton features many railway and area artifacts, memorabilia and historic pieces housed in the original Grand Trunk Station. Visitors can view a fully restored 1929 caboose, 1930 box car, 1914 flat bed, 1930 boarding car, 2 CPR 1950's box cars, 2 1930's speeders, a 1906 steam locomotive and a 1898 Velocipede.

Presquile Provincial Park is known for its sandy beach and warm, shallow water. Hiking and bicycling trails allow for wildlife and bird viewing. One of Ontario's oldest operating lighthouses is located within the park. There is also a campground.

Brighton's Proctor House was built in the late 1860s by John E. Proctor, a local merchant. It is an Italianate style house with views over Lake Ontario and the surrounding countryside. Exhibits change regularly and guided tours describe the history of the house. The property has a community theatre, carriage shed, agricultural museum and hiking trails.