Cobourg, Ontario
Town of Cobourg:
An Inviting Lakeside Community
The largest town in Northumberland County, Cobourg, has that “home town” feel that has appealed to many people from all over, adding to the diversity and uniqueness of this thriving community while preserving its small-town atmosphere.
Cobourg is home to an eclectic variety of shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants and its spectacular waterfront with its soft sand beach, picturesque boardwalk and popular boating marina. In the Town, there are many park areas including the Cobourg Conservation Area, an off-leash dog park, as well as the waterfront trail, farmers’ market, the Ecology Garden and annual events like the Waterfront Festival, Sandcastle Event, Winterfest and Rotary Ribfest.
Rich in heritage and historic architecture due in part to the Heritage Conservation District status of the downtown, Cobourg’s history resonates centuries later in its many fine historic properties and lives on in museums like the Sifton-Cook Heritage Centre or Marie Dressler House.
Cobourg’s beautiful Victoria Hall, today home to the Art Gallery of Northumberland and a high demand event venue and concert hall, is the centrepiece of its main street. This Town Hall with its Old Bailey-style courtroom and fine stonework was officially opened in 1860. Another fun fact- in 1972 Queen Elizabeth visited and is said to have gifted the Town with 2 Mute swans, speculation is such that their offspring still return to Cobourg’s heritage harbour.
With the modern Northumberland Hills Hospital, several elementary and one French immersion school, two high schools, and a recently completed 100,000-square-foot, $22-million community centre in the town, Cobourg is not just the economic hub of Northumberland — it’s a thriving community, offering the best possible way of life to all who embrace it.
Cobourg’s Historic Past
Cobourg was established by Empire Loyalists in the late 18th century and by the mid-1800s was becoming a vibrant town growing fast. In fact, it was a contender to be the nation’s capital in the years before Ottawa was selected.
Cobourg’s beautiful Victoria Hall, today home to the Art Gallery of Northumberland and a high demand event venue and concert hall, is the centerpiece of its main street. This Town Hall with its Old Bailey-style courtroom and fine stonework was officially opened in 1860. Another little-known fact is that Victoria College, now an esteemed part of University of Toronto, had its origins in Cobourg in the 19th century and today the elegant old building on University is a lovely seniors’ residence. Another fun fact- in 1972 Queen Elizabeth visited and is said to have gifted the Town with 2 mute swans, speculation is such that their offspring still return to Cobourg’s heritage harbour.
Cobourg’s history resonates centuries later in its many fine historic properties, and lives on in museums like the Sifton-Cook Heritage Centre or Marie Dressler House.
A cornucopia of residential choices: modern, or historic, it’s all here in this easily accessible waterfront town with Via Rail and the 401 artery close by.
Neighbourhoods in the Town of Cobourg
- East End
- West End
- North End
- Downtown
- Heritage DIstrict
- Waterfront
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