Nearby
Enjoy our Lake front property, lazing in a relaxing lawn chair plus unique area shops, museums, farmers markets, festivals, golfing and much more as you escape life’s stress.
Loughbreeze Bay B & B is your perfect Lake Ontario retreat just 1 ½ hours east of Toronto. Come and enjoy our our property’s varied riches. All around us you will find many special treats like these listed below. Book your getaway today.
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The Apple Route – Explore our region along Ontario’s premiere holiday trail.
The Waterfront Trail – a multi-use recreation trail stretching from Niagara Falls to Cornwall
Great Boat Launch at Wicklow Beach on the Waterfront Trail
Presqu’ile Provincial Park – beloved by birdwatchers, hikers and campers; the new Marsh Boardwalk is now open
Northumberland Tourism- Click here for a compendium of Northumberland County information.
Friends of Presqu’ile Park – a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to supporting and enhancing the educational and interpretive aspects of Presqu’ile Provincial Park
Familiar sign around Presqu'ile Provincial Park
Ferris Park (sister park to Presqu’ile Provincial Park) www.VisitTrentHills.ca Park information and Annual event Calendar.
National Air Force Museum of Canada www.airforcemuseum.ca
Outdoor yard at the National Air Force Museum in Trenton
Brighton Speedway www.brightonspeedway.com
Great specialty shopping:
The NEW Big Apple Restaurant & Theme Park
Yarn Bombing in Colborne!
Hoselton Sculpture – Award-winning sculptures in aluminum
Kokimo Candleland – One of Canada’s most unique and loved candle producers
Lavender Hills – Lovingly prepared Luxury lavender products
Mrs. B’s Country Candy – Candy & incredible ice cream like Grandma used to make
Twindmill – Collectible & antique market.
Dragonfly – fun and funky women’s jewellery and accessories
Farm markets & pick-your-own farms
Don’t miss the sensational seasonal Roadside Markets that dot our countryside.
Cricklewood Farm. www.cricklewood.ca. Scenic Orchard & Farm Market and a fabulous spot with a Magical Corn Maze. Explore the 40 varieties of apples. Open mid July to early November. This is a must apple, gift and snack stop!
Cricklewood Farm's Popular Corn Maze
Rutherford’s Farm & Roadside Market – Just minutes away and loaded with Home Grown Goodness by Dave Rutherford.
Wicklow Way Farm Seasonal shopping for great strawberries and apple picking.
Museums & libraries
RCAF Museum – at Canadian Forces Base Trenton. Hey this one is truly worth seeing and it is FREE.
Proctor House Museum- Delightful museum and theatre!
Barnum House Museum – one of Ontario’s finest examples of Neo-Classical architecture.
Memory Junction Museum – features many railway and area artifacts, memorabilia and historic pieces, a must for kids and train buffs.
Festivals, events & performing arts
Local festivals reign supreme
Tractor Slow Race in Colborne's Apple Blossom Festival
Apple Blossom Tyme Festival – Celebrate Spring and our apple-growing heritage
Shelter Valley Folk Festival – a celebration of music, juried art, wellness, sustainable living and harvest food
Brighton Applefest – the whole town takes part in this annual celebration of the apple harves
Barn Theatre, www.brightonbarntheatre.ca
Festival Players of Prince Edward County – high-calibre professional theatre in a rural setting
Spas & Wellness
Ste. Anne’s Spa – Voted Best Canadian Spa
Golf courses
Barcovan Golf Club – People’s Choice Award Winner
Pine Ridge Golf & Country Club – Over 6,000 yards of rolling hills
Shelter Valley Pines Golf Course – One of Ontario’s finest 9 hole golf clubs
Timber Ridge Golf Course – One of the Top 100 Golf Courses in Canada
Wineries & wine tours
Oak Heights Winery – Northumberland’s craft winery
Prince Edward County Wine and Culinary Tours – enjoy the best of the County’s wine and cuisine
Art & antiques
Visit the local artist co-operative Colborne Art Gallery located in Colborne’s old Registry Office. Be advised this Art Gallery is acclaimed world wide!
Waddington’s Brighton - auctions of local and Toronto estates
Restaurants & fine dining
Colborne
Golden Rooster Thai Restaurant
Capitan John’s
Brighton
The Gables www.ruralroutes.ca/gables
Parks & nature
Join professional bird watchers at Presqu’ile www.friendsofpresquile.on.ca and Sandbanks Provincial Parks www.ontarioparks.com
Surrounding towns & tourist areas
Campbellford
Colborne
Brighton
Cobourg
PORT HOPE
Don't forget Peterbourgh's Lift Locks!
Castlton
Warkworth
Trenton/Quinte West
Belleville
Prince Edward County
