Brighton
Waterfront town living in Kawarthas & Northumberland.
What it’s like to live in Brighton, who it suits, what homes cost and how to get around — with live listings and local guidance from Kaitlynn Martins.
Lifestyle
Living in Brighton
Brighton is a waterfront community where the shoreline, marinas and beaches shape everyday life. Downtown and the waterfront are often walkable; outlying areas rely on the car.
Brighton is a municipality in Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada, approximately 150 kilometres east of Toronto and 100 km 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. (Source: Wikipedia)
Who it’s best for
Utilities & services
In-town homes are typically on municipal services; shoreline and outlying properties may use well and septic.