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Northumberland County is east of Durham and west of the Bay of Quinte, with a population of about 90,000. It is situated along the north shore of Lake Ontario and is comprised of an wide diversity of hills, wetlands and small communities. The largest communities are Cobourg, Port Hope, Brighton, Grafton and Castleton. It also has a large number of farms, forested areas, orchards and parks, making it an ideal place for families and recreation.
Nortumberland has been benefiting from price appreciation in the regions to the west. It is also appealing from being on the 401 and Via Rail corridors. As a result, it is one of the most desired ares for family homes in central Ontario.
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There are many projects planned for new home construction in Northumberland. There are a number of active projects, including in Cobourg, Hamilton Township, Grafton and Brighton.
Northumberland is home to an abundance of attractions, including the Big Apple, Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge, Cobourg Beach, St. Anne's Spa and many events including the Port Hope Fall Fair, Applefest and Sandcastle Festival.
It also has a number of major parks and forests, including Presqu'ile Provincial Park, Peter's Woods, Northumberland County Forest, Ganaraska Forest and many more.