Guidebook for Brighton
Food Scene
Trendy, lots of events going on, great food, drinks, fun unique place to go right on the water!
240 locals recommend
Drake Devonshire
24 Wharf StTrendy, lots of events going on, great food, drinks, fun unique place to go right on the water!
Great local coffee shop. They just expanded! That means people love them :)
20 locals recommend
Lola's Coffee House
74 Main StGreat local coffee shop. They just expanded! That means people love them :)
SUCH a good menu. Quality food. Great atmosphere. Special restaurant, special occasion dining. Love it.
126 locals recommend
East and Main Bistro
270 Wellington Main StSUCH a good menu. Quality food. Great atmosphere. Special restaurant, special occasion dining. Love it.
Shopping
Unique antique emporium and coffee shop! Enjoy lunch, coffee, a morning treat, and pick up an amazing souvenir for your stay.
9 locals recommend
End of the Thread Cafe & Antique Emporium
13 Main StUnique antique emporium and coffee shop! Enjoy lunch, coffee, a morning treat, and pick up an amazing souvenir for your stay.
Parks & Nature
Beach, lighthouse, hiking trail. Great scenery. Can see main lake. Might be windy, bring a jacket and hat and don't forget your camera!
Presqu'ile Point
Beach, lighthouse, hiking trail. Great scenery. Can see main lake. Might be windy, bring a jacket and hat and don't forget your camera!
Gorgeous expansive beach. Great for walkers. Watch the undertow! From the tip, you can see historic Nicholson Island across the water, where many famous people have pleasure hunted on its game reserve.
182 locals recommend
North Beach Provincial Park
440 North Beach RdGorgeous expansive beach. Great for walkers. Watch the undertow! From the tip, you can see historic Nicholson Island across the water, where many famous people have pleasure hunted on its game reserve.
The most famous beach around! Huge campground. Rolling sand dunes. Make sure you bring your sunscreen and bathing suit!
485 locals recommend
Sandbanks Provincial Park
3004 County Road 12The most famous beach around! Huge campground. Rolling sand dunes. Make sure you bring your sunscreen and bathing suit!
Essentials
Great fresh produce, bakery, deli. Has all essentials. Keep a look out for markets and produce for sale along the roads or in the neighbourhood though! Support local!
16 locals recommend
Sobeys Brighton
14 Main StreetGreat fresh produce, bakery, deli. Has all essentials. Keep a look out for markets and produce for sale along the roads or in the neighbourhood though! Support local!
Budget friendly grocery store. Has everything you need, and you won't need to spend the extra money!
12 locals recommend
Mike & Lori's No Frills
155 Elizabeth StBudget friendly grocery store. Has everything you need, and you won't need to spend the extra money!
Getting Around
Cobourg Train Station - VIA Rail
563 Division StTrain station closest to beach house.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great fun restaurant with patio and often times live music. Cobourg is a neat little town. Their beach is amazing as well and they have a great historic, lovely downtown with many shops and restaurants to explore.
15 locals recommend
Oasis Bar & Grill
31 King St EGreat fun restaurant with patio and often times live music. Cobourg is a neat little town. Their beach is amazing as well and they have a great historic, lovely downtown with many shops and restaurants to explore.
It's a quaint nice place to grab a drink. Limited menu, maybe only 3 items available, but delicious. Check out their website beforehand or call to find out when they have live music! I went for a jazz night there and it was comparable to Chicago, but with small town County people in attendance. Quite the combo! Very social.
145 locals recommend
Stache on Main Bar & Restaurant
285 Wellington Main StIt's a quaint nice place to grab a drink. Limited menu, maybe only 3 items available, but delicious. Check out their website beforehand or call to find out when they have live music! I went for a jazz night there and it was comparable to Chicago, but with small town County people in attendance. Quite the combo! Very social.
Arts & Culture
The National Air Force Museum of Canada (NAFMC) believes everyone should have access to our country’s Air Force history. There is no admission charge to visit the museum. However, the daily operations of the Museum depend on your generous donations and patronage. http://airforcemuseum.ca/en/visit-us
39 locals recommend
National Air Force Museum of Canada
220 RCAF RdThe National Air Force Museum of Canada (NAFMC) believes everyone should have access to our country’s Air Force history. There is no admission charge to visit the museum. However, the daily operations of the Museum depend on your generous donations and patronage. http://airforcemuseum.ca/en/visit-us
Very nice gallery with local county art. There is an upstairs too -don't forget to check that out. LOVE the paintings in here. Real talent. Great gifts, and treasures.
14 locals recommend
Sidestreet Gallery
264 Wellington Main StVery nice gallery with local county art. There is an upstairs too -don't forget to check that out. LOVE the paintings in here. Real talent. Great gifts, and treasures.