Colborne Ontario Visited

Colborne Ontario Visited

by Gary McWilliams (Festival Nomad)

The following is an excerpt from the Township of Cramahe website – “In 1856, Colborne was indeed a bustling place along the lakeshore There were at least three wharves from which schooners and steamers were loaded. In Colborne Harbour there was Keeler’s Wharf, which handled “salt, waterlime, pork, coal, lumber, cordwood, cedar posts and produce. Especially for sale at Keeler’s Wharf were a few barrels of very superior pork of the following kinds – Clear, Mess No. 1 and Mess No. 2.“

“The following description of Colborne is base on our many visits to the village.”

Just east of Cobourg lies the Village of Colborne. Since 1850 the population has grown to approximately 2,210. It’s in the Cramahe Township part of Northumberland County. This is the home of The Big Apple Restaurant and Hoselton Aluminum Sculptures.

It is also the home of the Colborne Apple Blossom Tyme Festival held each spring. Colborne is located on County Road #2 (formerly known as Highway #2).

It is also part of the well traveled “Apple Route”. If you are looking for an alternative eastward route to Highway 401, this is the way to go! However, if you do decide to go this way, make sure you leave enough time to visit both the Big Apple and Hoseltons! The Big Apple is a wonderful attraction that offers visitors lots to do.

There’s fun for the whole family. Here are some of the things to do … Visit the life animal zoo including a walk around the pond, mini golf, climb the Big Apple and see for miles, enjoy home cooked meals, especially the “Pies”, large interesting fun gift shop, watch the pies and treats being made right in the factory.

Just south of the Big Apple is the Hoselton Studio. Here you will discover some amazing aluminum sculptures. These sculptures are collected around the world.

In the village itself, Colborne offers several quaint shops to visit. There is also the Colborne Art Gallery that showcases local arts and artisans.

Finally, if you are looking for something fun and interesting to do, make sure you visit Colborne during their APPLE BLOSSOM TYME FESTIVAL.