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Brighton / 401 KOA
- Exit 509, 15051 Telephone Road
- Brighton, ON K0K 1H0
- Canada
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Hwy 401 easy on/off Exit 509, N of 401, W of Hwy 30 on Telephone Rd 2 km. From Hwy 2, N on Hwy 30, just over 401, turn left on Telephone Rd 2 km.
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2011 President's Award
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2011 KOA Founder's Award
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Start your 2012 Camping Season now. We have OPENED EARLY! <br />Trailer sites are open and ready for Campers. Call us or just come In.
Welcome to the Brighton KOA, with spacious pull-through campsites, mature trees and nature trails. You can relax in a quiet country setting just minutes from your travel route.We are located just a few minutes from Ontario’s premier travel route, Hwy 401. We have spacious pull-through RV sites, mature trees and nature trails. You can relax in our country setting without a long drive from your travel route. Enjoy the campground's Giant Chess & Checkers, grass volleyball court, horseshoes, children's playground, hiking trails, Kamp K9 or relax by the pool & hot tub.
Nearby you can visit great fishing, boating or beautiful beaches. This is a choice location for day tripping to Toronto, Peterborough, and the wonderful beaches of Sandbanks or Presquile, and the perfect spot to begin the Apple Route, with numerous farms and markets to visit. Don’t forget to get your picture taken at the nearby Big Apple! Visit the town of Brighton, on historic Hwy 2, along the scenic shores of Lake Ontario. The wonderful 19th century architecture of the town retains the spirit of the early founders who established some of the first apple orchards in Canada.
From here, it's only 75 minutes to Toronto and 3 hours to Montreal. Stop here to rest and relax or explore one of Ontario’s most beautiful tourists regions.
Meet Your Hosts
For Mari and Ed Bryans, owners of the Brighton KOA in Ontario, camping runs in the family. "It's something we've always done," Mari says. "I grew up on the campground owned by my parents. Then I married Ed, and he became active in the campground business."
They owned a private seasonal park before purchasing the Brighton KOA campground, but decided to make the switch to KOA because they liked the values KOA represented. They purchased the Brighton campground in June of 2006.
The location and setting of their campground is their biggest pride as campground owners. The beautiful rolling hills and wooded areas make for majestic scenery that they and their campers enjoy. "We do everything we possibly can to make our campers stay the best it can possibly be."
Campground Amenities
- 2 Bedroom Kabin in the Woods
- Heated Swimming Pool & Hot Tub inseason
- New Playground for Summer 2012
- 2 Clean Updated Bathroom Buildings
- Horseshoes and Volleyball
- Wagon Rides
- Giant Chess & Checkers
- Kampers Kitchen
- Walking Trails, Dog Walk, K9 Camp
Campground Activities
Wagon Rides
Join us on weekends in May and Sept, Nightly in June-August.
Come Camp with Us Weekend, May 11-13, 2012
Free Morning Coffee, 3rd annual Polar Bear Plunge, Ice Cream Social. Join us for Lots of fun and fundraising for Kids Cancer Camps.
Victoria Day Weekend, May 18-21, 2012
Join us for the first Holiday Weekend this summer. Heated pool opens on Friday, May 20. There will be free coffee on Saturday & Sunday morning. On Saturday there will be a kid's scavenger hunt, and on Sunday there will be an ice cream social.
Rosie's Raiders BBQ- June 9, 2012
Join Rosie's Raiders in a Saturday night BBQ. Join us for a hotdog and Hamburger BBQ along with some great fun with Rosie and his friends. Funds raised will be donated to the Kids Cancer Camps.
Every Weekend in July & August
Kids Scavenger Hunt Ice Cream Social - Fundraiser for Kids Cancer Camps, Free Morning Coffee on Saturday and Sundays. Daily Wagon Rides!
Father's Day Weekend, June 15-17, 2012
Join us in Celebration of Father's Day! Saturday we will have a hot dog BBQ. All Dads eat for FREE!
Canada Day Weekend June 29- July 2 2012
July 1 Fireworks, Kids Scavenger Hunt, Ice Cream Social - proceeds to Kids Cancer Camps
Free Morning Coffee
Civic Holiday Weekend, August 3-6, 2012
Kids Scavenger Hunt
Biggest Splash Contest
Ice Cream Social - proceeds to Kids Cancer Camps
Fireworks
Free Morning Coffee, Wagon Rides
Labour Day Weekend, August 31-Sept 3, 2012
Corn Roast
Kids Scavenger Hunt
Last of the Season Ice Cream Social - proceeds to Kids Cancer Camps
Free Morning Coffee, Daily Wagon Rides
KOA VKR Appreciation Weekend, September 14-16, 2012
Free night with Value Kard Rewards! Value Kard Rewards members who camp September 14 & 15 receive Saturday night free when paying for Friday night. All camping sites, Cabins and Lodges are included.
Local Attractions
Brighton Farmers Market
Brighton Farmers Market- Open 9 am to 1 pm every Wed, Friday & Saturday just minutes away in Brighton.
Campbellford Farmers Market
8 am to noon every Saturday, just 20 minutes away.
Proctor House Museum and Barn Theatre
Tour this wonderfully preserved Colonial mansion with its new 5-carriage shed and beautifully landscaped grounds. Open 10 am to 4 pm Monday-Friday, Saturday-Sunday 1 pm-4 pm, July and August. Group tours available. Also visit the Proctor House Barn Theatre, and enjoy air conditioned productions in the new barn or open air concerts and plays. www.proctorhousemuseum.ca
Apple Route
A driving tour of apple country. This is a trip for all seasons along Lake Ontario’s north shore, with stops at farms and markets. Order a copy of the Apple Route Guide or follow the route online at www.appleroute.com to search out wonderful Farm Fresh products.
Presquile Park Beach and Sandbanks
Two of Ontario’s nicest beaches run by the provincial parks. Small fee to enter. Nature walks and children’s programs available.
Brighton Speedway
Famous dirt raceway, just 10 minutes away. Racing on dirt up close and personal! Every Saturday night May 1st to mid-September. For more information, see www.brightonspeedway.com.
Memory Junction Railway Museum
Historic Brighton Grand Trunk Railway Station has been transformed into a museum housing numerous railway artifacts. View a fully restored 1929 caboose, 1930 box car, 1914 flat cars and much more. brightonrailwaymuseum.homestead.com.
RCAF Museum
The RCAF Museum is located in Trenton, ½ hour away. Free admission, open every day May to Sept, 10am-5pm. This is the only museum in Canada depicting the history of Canada’s Air Force, form 1920 to present day. There are Aircraft, artifacts and equipment on display. It is located on Highway 410 exit # 526 at Trenton.
Cricklewood Farms and Corn Maze
Family fun with 10 acres of apple orchard, corn maze, straw mountain, baked goods, etc. Open 1st weekend of August to November.
www.cricklewood.ca
Goodrich-Loomis Conservation Area
Just minutes away, open daily sunrise to sunset. There's something for everyone. Climb up the Esker Trail and take in the panoramic view. Try fly-fishing Cold Creek. Take the family on a short hike along the Junior Loop. Bring your camera and catch nature at its best on the Beaver Trail. Blaze the Loop D'Loop on your mountain bicycle. Pack a picnic lunch and hike the entire 12 kilometers of trails.
The Indian River Reptile Zoo
60 minutes away this Zoo is unique in Canada and is one of the most modern and exciting specialized animal centres in the world! Here you can see snakes, lizards, monitors, alligators, turtles, crocodiles, and even special guest animals such as monkeys and more! The animals are housed in state of the art, climate controlled facilities.
Golf
Our community is becoming one of the best golfing areas in all of Ontario. Within minutes from the park you will find golf courses ranging from 18-hole championship quality courses to casual and recreational 9-hole par 3's.
Kiwanis Walleye World Fishing Derby May 5-6, 2012
32nd Anniversary of the Kiwanis Walleye World Fishing Derby at Trenton Ontario http://www.kiwaniswalleyeworld.com Camp that weekend with us and receive a 10% discount.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday Evenings during July & August
There are free concerts every Wednesday evening. The concerts in the Park are held in nearby Brighton.
June 23, 2012 Cobourg Highland Games
Come be part of Canada's Scottish heritage for a day filled with highland dancing, massed bands, heavy events, medieval knights and more! Visit Cobourg Highland Games online for more information.
July 1st, 2012 Canada Day Festivities
Festivities will be held in King Edward Park, Brighton all day.
June 30-2, 2012 Cobourg Waterfront Festival
Our biggest celebration of the year! Get ready for three jam packed days full of live entertainment, arts, crafts and fun. Visit www.waterfrontfestival.ca online for more information.
History Weekend in Brighton August 4-5, 2012
Relive Presqu’ile’s storied past with events such as a musical evening social, old- fashioned field games, children’s boat-building bee, and a history play.
September 1-2, 2012 Monarch & Migrants Weekend in Brighton
Bird-banding, Monarch tagging, and guided nature walks celebrate the fall migration.
September 28-30, 2012 36th Annual Applefest
Come celebrate the 37th year of the World Famous Brighton Applefest. Events include BBQs, street entertainment, children’s activities, dances, hay rides, car show, art and crafts, and a midway. For more information, see the Applefest website. Brighton
Brighton Streetfest
The Streetfest is held in downtown Brighton starting at 8 am with a Pancake Breakfast. Enjoy a full day of activities ending with a Streetfest Dance. Activities include live bands, pet show, clowns, magicians, juggles and food vendors.
For more information, visit Brighton online.
