During the past 14
years Judi and I have visited almost 200 Ontario community festivals and events.
The majority have been planned and managed by dedicated community volunteers.
As a salute to these wonderful communities and their hard-working residents, I
will be writing a series of blogs entitled “Great Ontario Communities”.
These blogs describe the communities we have visited and will tell you about
some of the interesting things we have experienced and the people we have met.
The seventh article is about Colborne,
also located on the north shores of
COLBORNE
– 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.
It’s open most days to the public.
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.
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