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#ADVENTURESINCOBOURG2017 OFFICIAL VISITORS’ GUIDE — PROUDLY CELEBRATING CANADA’S 150TH

ONLY 1 HOUR EAST OF TORONTOONTARIO’S FEEL GOOD TOWN

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#ADVENTURESINCOBOURGCulinary bike tours, stand-up paddle boarding along the shoreline, heritage landmarks with stories to tell…Whisk yourself away from city strife, and plan a quick trip to Cobourg. You’re ready, and we’re close!

2017 COBOURG VISITORS’ GUIDE cobourgtourism.caPUBLISHER Cobourg Tourism CONTRIBUTOR Karen Hawthorne

PHOTOGRAPHY Cindy Taylor and Second Glance Photography

CREATIVE Bright Ideas www.ourbrightideas.ca

A larger-print copy of this guide is available for download at www.cobourgtourism.ca

6•EXPLORE OUTDOORS

12•HERITAGEPROUD

8•SIPS AND SAVOURIES

14•KIDSCOME FIRST

888-262-6874 cobourgtourism.ca

#ADVENTURESINCOBOURG

4•BEACH DAYS

10•CULTURECRAVINGS

16•PLAYDATE WITHTHE GIRLS

24•CANADATURNS 150

18•BETTERTHAN ROSES

ALSO INSIDE20 • Accommodation Listing

21 • Dining Listing 22 • Popular Events

26 • Map

HOW TO GET HERE Hwy 401: exit 472 at Burnham St. and exit 474 at Division St.110 km east of Toronto • 145 km west of Kingston420 km from Montreal • 295 km from OttawaVia Rail: Cobourg Station

BEACH DAYS ARE HAPPY DAYSCOME FOR THE SUN AND THE SAND

The best beach in Ontario is right here in Cobourg. Scenic views, a boardwalk, and gorgeous white sand

to sink your feet in deep. All you have to do is relax. Feel the hot sun on your skin. Take a refreshing swim in

calm, blue water. The true pleasure of leisure isn’t wasting a day in bed, it’s lounging somewhere beautiful that

reminds you how wonderful life really is.

WATERFRONT FESTIVAL


RIDE THE WAVESMake the most of the white sand and lapping water on this

gorgeous stretch of Lake Ontario shoreline. Paddle boards,

kayaks and canoes are available for rent at Green Canoe Outfitters at 90 King St. W., 289-252-2090. And do some

yoga! Try a class on the water with yoga instructor and life

coach Melanie Woolsey, and her team at Om Sup, 416-399-

1674. They’ll challenge your core strength with sun salutations

on a stand-up paddle board.

“There’s something so intuitive and cleansing about doing yoga

on the water,” Melanie says. “Don’t be afraid to fall in. You’ll get

wet, that’s part of the fun!” Beginners welcome. Headstands are

entirely possible.MELANIE WOOLSEY

OM SUP

COBOURG MARINA

COME SEE THE BOATSOn the waterfront trail, you can walk along the boardwalk

from the beach to the Cobourg Marina, considered one

of the best on Lake Ontario. Cobourg has always been a

popular spot for boaters from Montreal, along the St. Lawrence,

and Rochester, across the lake. A car ferry connected Rochester

to Cobourg from 1905 to 1950, and American tourists came

in droves for summer sun, yacht races and pavilion dances in

Victoria Park.

LEARN TO SAILThe Cobourg Yacht Club hosts boating events and offers

sailing lessons.

Get in touch by email: [email protected]

BEST CATCHSalmon top the scales, with some reaching well over 30 pounds.

Ask about guides and ishing charters.

BEACH BONUSThere’s an accessibility beach mat from the gazebo to the

water’s edge, so people using wheelchairs, strollers and

walkers can experience the beautiful harbour right to the

shore.

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*Blue Flag designation

HIT THE TRAILS AND PARKSBiking, hiking, horseback riding, skiing, snowshoeing…

Four-season calorie expenditure awaits in nearby Northumberland and Ganaraska forests. (Locals love to ATV and snowmobile here,

too!) You can rent bikes in July and August through Cobourg Tourism.

EXPLORE OUTDOORSGET OFF THE TREADMILL AND GET BACK TO NATURE

Take in the fresh air and natural beauty of Cobourg’s outdoor playground. Blue sky, sandy beach, wooded trails and the sweet scents of gardens in bloom…

BIKE RENTALS


MONK’S COVE PARKTOWN WON 5 BLOOMS AT

2016 COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM

PEACE PARK

GO OUT ON A LIMBPlay out your own Legend of Tarzan with Treetop Trekking Ganaraska, 855-280-0900, at the Ganaraska Forest Centre. You’ll ly across zip lines

and climb on bridges, nets and swings high in the trees. Night treks are available

where your headlamp shows the way.COMPETITION HEATS UP Cobourg Community Centre

750 D’Arcy St. hosts major sporting events throughout the year. Mark your calendars…

Ontario Men’s & Women’s Curling Championships January 29 to February 5

Ontario 55+ Winter GamesFebruary 21to 23

2017 RBC CupMay 13 to 21

PARK + PLAY Cobourg has abundant parks and recreation for all ages. Grab your gear and explore our:

31 parks13 playgrounds27 sports fields3 arenas

Keep moving with tennis courts, lawn

bowling, off-leash dog park and

outdoor winter skating oval.

GOLF IS YOUR GAMESplit more fairways, make more birdies and have more fun than

ever at these scenic local courses:

ASH BROOK GOLF CLUB

18 holes • 905-885-8546

COBOURG CREEK GOLF COURSE

9 holes • 905-373-4444

DALEWOOD GOLF & CURLING CLUB

18 holes • 905-885-8144

ROXBURGH GLEN GOLF CLUB

9 holes • 905-372-8924

PORT HOPE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

18 holes • 905-885-6487

TREETOP TREKKING

LEGION FIELDS

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CRAFT BREW TRAILCraft brewers put their heart and soul—and amazing ingredients—into every beer they brew.

Visit these ive stops on our self-guided route to meet the makers:

1 William Street Beer Company, Elgin Street W., Cobourg

2 Northumberland Hills Brewery, Division Street, Cobourg

3 The Bickle Farm Valley Hops, McClelland Road, north of Port Hope

4 Empire Cider Co., Old Wooler Road, Codrington

5 Church-Key Brewing Co., County Road, Campbellford

WILLIAM STREET BEER CO. The pint-sized operation makes excellent small-batch brewed ales with a focus on local ingredients. Try brewer Sean

Walpole’s signature Cliff Top Pale Ale, one that he perfected over the years at home before going pro. It combines the best of

U.K. and North America, with a malty backbone and clean citrusy hop inish.

NORTHUMBERLAND HILLS BREWERYNHB’s Maple Wheat Ale is made with award-winning maple syrup. Co-owner Rick Bailey likes to bring a fresh spin to his

popular microbrews. He wasn’t always a beer drinker (and not a fan of mass-produced light beer), but now he’s passionate

about the depth and taste that craft brews have to offer. Bestseller is easy-to-sip Supercontinental Ale, with its nice malt lavour

and 5.5% alcohol.

SIPS + SAVOURIES TASTING CRAFT BREWS AND LOCAL FARE

WILLIAM STREET BEER CO.

NORTHUMBERLAND HILLS BREWERY

EL CAMINO

CHEF Z

CRAFT FOOD HOUSE

CALLING ALL FOODIESMEET AMELIA SHEFFIELD BRAYAT THE MILL RESTAURANT & PUBThe restaurant general manager is also an event designer and advocate for local food and beer.

LOCAVORE FOCUS: When it comes to food

and drink, Cobourg is making its mark.

The Mill’s restaurant on the main loor and

lively pub below (along with a large

outdoor patio and upper deck overlooking

the golf course) are proudly committed to

using ingredients from surrounding farms and

producers. And that’s a good thing. “Cobourg

is so rich in agriculture. There’s amazing

produce from our farmers and two breweries

in town,” Amelia says. “Eating local where

we can has a tremendous economic and

environmental impact.” They use beef and

pork from Osland Farm, and trout from

Linwood Acres, for example.

HISTORIC CHARM: The former grist mill

is a solid old building that dates back to

the 1850s. “Some of the original wooden

pulleys are still here, so there’s that sense

of nostalgia because we are such an

agricultural community.”

ON THE MENU: Chef Miguel Clarke’s

southern take on classic comfort foods,

like beef short ribs, schnitzel, and a

house-smoked pulled pork sandwich doused

in Northumberland Hills Brewery BBQ sauce.

“We have the nine-hole golf course and we

have really really good food.”

COME FOR SUNDAY BRUNCH: “The

fried chicken and French toast is delicious!

MillStone sourdough bread and house-

battered chicken.”

DIETARY BONUS: Menu items are marked

for gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and

100% Ontario. “We want people to feel

comfortable. You don’t have to ask, ‘do you

have gluten-free items?’”

REASON TO LOVE THE JOB: “The

small-town community feel. The regulars

become friends, and friends are regulars.”

CULINARY TOURSTracey Lafleche-Gainforth will take you to some of the best Cobourg

eateries on her Northumberland Culinary walking tour of the heritage

core. You might sample charcuterie by Chef Andrew Stewart at 92 King, or gourmet grilled cheese on French sour dough from Doug

Lawrence’s family-run MillStone Bread. A culinary bike tour adds

locations like Northumberland Hills Brewery just north of

downtown. To book a tour, call Tracey at 905-372-2996.

AMELIA SHEFFIELD BRAY

THE MILL RESTAURANT & PUB

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MILLSTONE BREAD

RUSHING THE STAGECONCERT HALLEnjoy world-class artists in this intimate setting inside

Victoria Hall. Find current performances at

concerthallatvictoriahall.com

FIREHALL THEATREThe town’s former ire hall is the historic stage for local

productions.

THE LOFTArt house theatre for live music, workshops and ilm festival

screenings in a 1922 art deco building above Craft Food

House.

ON THE PLAYBILLVICTORIAN OPERETTA SOCIETYvostheatre.com

NORTHUMBERLAND PLAYERSnorthumberlandplayers.ca

PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTSConcert Band of Cobourg’s free performances at the 1934 bandshell in Victoria Park: Tuesday nights in July and August

Sweet Water Country Music Series 5th year of classic country music: March 26, May 28, September 17, October 29

Anne of Green Gables Presented by VOS Theatre at Victoria Hall: July 13-16 and July 20-22

Bob Trennum Concert Series Performances at Victoria Hall: May 12, 13, October 20, 21 and December 8, 9

CULTURE CRAVINGSBACKDROP FOR WORLD-CLASS ARTS

ART GALLERY OF NORTHUMBERLAND

‘WHITE CHRISTMAS’ - VOS

FAMED ARTISTIC MERITS

ART GALLERY OF NORTHUMBERLANDThe AGN is well-known for its permanent collection,

which features a number of historically signiicant as

well as contemporary Canadian artworks.

MARIE DRESSLER HOUSE MUSEUMBirthplace of Academy Award-winning 1930s’ ilm

star, Marie Dressler.

HENLEY ARCADE MURALInternationally-famed artist, Heather Cooper (of the

Roots logo), created stylized scenes of Cobourg

harbour and the old-fashioned bicycle and shoe-repair

business that once operated on the Henley site.

CORNELL HOUSEMarianne Marusic, a Cobourg piano teacher and

Royal Conservatory of Music examiner, has

opened her Victorian home to notable chamber

musicians for private concerts. (Cornell House was

once occupied by 1930s stage actress Katharine

Cornell, whose guests included Orson Welles and

the Marx Brothers.) With the help of artistic director,

composer and Cobourg resident Michael Pepa,

Cornell House is now the head ofice of Les AMIS

Concerts, showcasing internationally renowned artists

in a variety of local venues.

“I’ve always been in love with music,” Marianne says.

“It’s such a thrill to have the highest calibre musicians

perform here.”MARIANNE MARUSIC & MICHAEL PEPA

CORNELL HOUSE

MARIE DRESSLER HOUSE MUSEUM

‘MORNING ATLANTIC’ BY RON BOLT ‘STILL LIFE’ BY PAVVO AIROLA

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HERITAGE PROUDGRAND ARCHITECTURE FIT FOR A PRINCE


Victoria Hall, beautiful and stately, was oficially opened in 1860 by the Prince of Wales, the future King

Edward VII. The hall is regarded as one of Ontario’s great treasures, as a noble ediice and the centre of public

activity. The area was irst cleared by Loyalists in the late 1700s, and grew quickly to become a hub for commerce and

education. By the early 1900s, its location on Lake Ontario made it a popular spot for Americans to vacation and build

opulent summer homes. Many of the grand homes still stand, and the tourism tradition continues!

CONCERT HALL CONCERT HALL CEILING

JAMES COCKBURN ROOM

VICTORIA HALL

OLD BAILEY COURTROOM

STATELY MANORSYour next stay at one of our heritage inns will give you the best of

the elegant past and plush modern comforts.

MacKechnie House Bed and Breakfast was the dream

home built by a woolen mill operator Stuart Mackechnie in

the Greek Revival style. The gracious mansion, with its high

ceilings and equally high windows, reportedly housed Scottish

artillery in the 1860s.

Professional caterer and host, Cathryn Thompson, is renowned for

her gourmet breakfasts and “very strong, very very fresh” coffee!

Private cooking classes available.

The Woodlawn Inn, built in 1835, was originally home to town

leader Ebenezer Perry. Many of the architectural details are still

preserved, like the dramatic Regency-style entrance. The Della

Casa family has run the inn since its 1988 restoration, and the

award-winning dining room (and 3,000-bottle wine cellar) has

hosted the celebrations of several generations of clientele.

“I have a real rapport with my guests,” says Stephen Della

Casa, also an accredited sommelier. “It’s about making people

happy…Cobourg is unique, it’s not cookie-cutter, with the water, the

rolling hills, the greenery. You can have a great experience in a very

special part of Ontario.”

STEPHEN DELLA CASA

THE WOODLAWN INN

MACKECHNIE HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST

ARCHITECTURAL WALKSFree guided tours of Victoria Hall are offered daily

in July and August.

You can also explore the rich history and

architecture with a free guided tour of the

heritage district and waterfront on Fridays,

Saturdays and Sundays in July and August.

Or embark on your own self-guided tour of the

historically-designated buildings in town. Cobourg

Tourism has a brochure with suggested routes.

FOUNDING TRIBUTESifton-Cook Heritage Centre tells the story of

Cobourg’s military service and railroad boom times.

Visit the exhibit hall, a restored limestone building,

one of the oldest in town, and an accompanying

vintage workman’s cottage.

Open May to mid-October.

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LAKEHURST

THE WOODLAWN INN

KIDS COME FIRSTFUN TIMES TO SHARE WITH THE FAMILY

KICK OFF YOUR SHOESRun barefoot on the powder-soft Cobourg Beach and go for

a dip. There’s a splash pad, kids’ play structures and snack

bar, all right there. Stay for free movies on the beach at dusk

Movies on the Beach at dusk (July 15 and August 5 & 12).

BUILD A SANDCASTLELet the kids get dirty and dig in! See the pros make giant

cartoon characters at the annual Sandcastle Festival (August 5).

GET YOUR FACE PAINTED Have fun with magic and make-believe at Cobourg

festivals. Be entertained at the Busker & Art Festival on the downtown strip (June 17 & 18) and experience the

amazing live shows and a midway on the pier at the

Cobourg Waterfront Festival (July 1-3).

LOOK FOR BUGS AND BUTTERFLIESCobourg Ecology Garden at the end of Hibernia Street is

the perfect spot for bird-watching and crouching down to look

for bugs. Native plants and lowers are tended by passionate

organic gardeners.

Here are the top tips for an awesome getaway for you and the kids to get a taste of small-town life and make some memories. Best part? You can park your car and walk everywhere.


KIDS COME FIRST

EAT BUTTER TARTS Buttery pastry, ooey-gooey sweet illing! What’s not to love

about a sugar high this good? Cobourg’s Dutch Oven and Burnham Family Farm Market are two of the popular stops

along the Kawarthas Northumberland Butter Tart Tour, Ontario’s biggest self-guided, year-round butter tart tour.

PICK-YOUR-OWN FRUIT Say hello to a farmer! Berries in spring and summer, and apples, ield

tomatoes and pumpkins in the fall. Check out Moore Orchards

and Lovshin Family Fresh Produce Farm. In the holiday

season, you can cut your own Christmas tree at Barrett’s Tree Farm.

BEST ICE CREAM SCOOPSHARBOURLIGHT DELIGHTS Get your licks in steps from the beach

DAIRY DREAM Kawartha Dairy ice cream and old-fashioned

shakes.

DAIRY QUEEN Soft-serve ice cream and signature shakes.

DAIRY DREAM

WATERFRONT FESTIVAL


BUTTER TART TOUR

PLAYDATE WITH THE GIRLS GRAB YOUR FRIENDS AND GET AWAY FROM IT ALL

WHAT TO EAT Have tea for two, and the Vermicelli Salad Rolls, at Steepleaf Tea Bistro. Enjoy a healthy meal and gourmet coffee at Craft Food House or sample tapas plates, perfect for sharing at El Camino.

WHERE TO STAYYou’ll have a view of the lake and your own private beach at Breakers on the Lake. Or enjoy the century-home charm of

Twin Maples by the Lake bed and breakfast. Cinnamon French Toast Bake with Walnuts, anyone?

BREAKERS ON THE LAKE


FOODIESCultured Kitchen

70 King St. W.

Steepleaf 206 Third St.

ARTSY TYPESWith All My Art 26 King St. W.

Romancing the Home70 King St. W.

FASHION GIRLSBrittany N Bros

27 King St. W

Jakes35 King St. W.

BIG KIDSCharlottes Web

4 King St. W.

Spark Toy Store30 King St. W.

THRIFT TREASURESBeyond the Blue Box

14 Covert St.

Bible for Missons Thrift Store

975 Elgin St. W.

Horizons of Friendship Thrift Shop50 Covert St.

Kathleen’s Wears259 Division St.

Legacy Vintage Building Materials

540 Division St.

Mom2Mom Boutique and Consignment

79 King St. W.

Northumberland Humane Society

Thrift Shop46 Covert St.

Petticoat Lane25 Munroe St.

ReStore Habitat for Humanity764 Division St.

This That & the Other9 King St. E.

Twice As Nice Consignment38 King St. W.

SHOP YOUR STYLEWHAT TO DO Stroll, shop, then get to the spa! Admire the lovely gardens

and tree-lined streets of Cobourg, an Ontario Communities in

Bloom 2016 award-winner. Shop for vintage and reclaimed

treasures at Legacy Vintage Building Materials & Antiques. Owner Sven Kraumanis “picks the bones” of

buildings slated for demolition. A favourite stop for ilm and

TV props. Have a facial or mani-pedi at Mystic Roots or

City Streaks, both Aveda concept salons in town, for a little

indulgence.

Go on a yoga retreat with yoga instructor and dietitian,

Francesca Bonta, of Karma Lifestyle Yoga. Bust that stress

and gain a new perspective with aerial yoga (where you’re

suspended from the ceiling in a fabric swing), essential oils

workshops, raw food treats, and a nudge from her sweet dog Zoya.

“When you’re hanging upside down, you have no choice, you

have to let go,” Francesca says of experiencing yoga postures

in mid-air. “There’s something profound about it that allows you

to open up and release from the heart.” Beginners welcome.

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THE EVENING YOU ARRIVESip cocktails and eat calamari while you watch the waves at Marca on the Wharf. Or go on a retro date and see a

double-feature at the Drive-In. DAY 1Head to the open-air Cobourg Farmers’ Market behind Victoria Hall for colourful produce, crafts and pie.

Then walk the downtown to browse the shops, and ill your picnic basket at Craft Food House with Chef Z’s kale and quinoa

salads. Relax in Victoria Park, or one of the lesser-known spots by the water, like Monk’s Cove, Lucas Point or the west

beach. Dine on the busy patio at the Oasis Bar & Grill.

BETTER THAN ROSESFALLING IN LOVE HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER


CHRISTMAS MAGIC

BEACH WEDDING

COBOURG BEACH

DAY 2Bike around town and enjoy the country air! Then treat

yourself to ice cream at Harbourlight Delights by the

beach. Don’t forget to bring a padlock to the Love Locks

bridge at Rotary Harbourfront Park where you can

“lock your love” forever as per the European custom. Very

sweet!

LOVE LOCKS

ROTARY HARBOURFRONT PARK

BEACH WEDDINGSGet married on the sand with a view of the horizon! No

need to hop a plane, Cobourg Beach is an incredible

setting for the ceremony, with a choice of white sand or

natural stone beneath your feet. Host your reception

within walking distance at a heritage inn or one of the

beautiful rooms in the majestic Victoria Hall.

Contact 888-Cobourg for details.


ACCOMMODATION + DININGPLAN YOUR VISIT TO FEEL GOOD, EAT WELL AND SLEEP SOUNDCobourg Tourism can help with the planning. Call 888-262-6874 or visit cobourgtourism.ca for details.

SLEEP SOUNDBED & BREAKFASTS AMHERST HOUSE B&B804 Hudson St. • 289 252 1087

INN BY THE MILL1000 Ontario St. • 905 372 2473

MACKECHNIE HOUSE 173 Tremaine St. • 905 372 6242

TWIN MAPLES B&B226 Water St. • 905 376-3366

WILLOWMERE B&B197 Water St. • 905 372 9456

THE WOODLAWN INN420 Division St. • 800 573 5003

HOTELS & MOTELSBEST WESTERN INN & CONVENTION CENTRE930 Burnham St. • 905 372 2105

BREAKERS ON THE LAKE94 Green St. • 905 372 9231

COMFORT INN121 Densmore Rd. • 905 372 7007

LOTUS MOTEL823 William St. • 905 372 2228

MOTEL 4011144 Division St. • 905 372 5533

CAMPGROUNDS VICTORIA PARK CAMPGROUND138 Division St. • 905 373 7321 off season • 905 372 2397THE WOODLAWN INN

TWIN MAPLES B&B WILLOMERE B&B VICTORIA PARK CAMPGROUND

FINE DINING

92 KING92 King St. W. 905 377 009292king.ca

EL CAMINO74 King St. W. 289 252 2282

MARCA ON THE WHARF165 Division St. 905 377 9100marcatrattoria.ca

THE WOODLAWN INN420 Division St. 905 372 2235 woodlawninn.com

FAMILY DINING

DUTCH OVEN7 King St. W. 905 372 2263

JIM’S PIZZA PALACE134 King St. W. 905 372 6826

OASIS BAR & GRILL31 King St. E. 905 372 6634 oasisbarandgrill.ca

THE BUTTERMILK CAFÉ44 King St. W. 905 373 7247buttermilkcafe.com

CAFÉS + BAKERIES

MEET AT 66 KING66 King St. E. 905 372 2537

MILLSTONE BREAD53 Albert St. 905 372 0033millstonebread.ca

STEEPLEAF203 Third St. 289 435 2111steepleaf.ca

THE HUMAN BEAN80 King St. W. 289 252 0707humanbean.ca

PUBS

KELLY’S HOMELIKE INN205 Third St. 905 372 3234

POCO CAMINO67 Orange St. 289 252 0227

THE CAT & THE FIDDLE38 Covert St. 905 377 9029 catandfiddle.com

ICE CREAM

BEACH HUT CANTEENVictoria Beach905 372 4168

DAIRY DREAM66 King St. E. 905 372 2537dairydream.weebly.com

HARBOURLIGHT DELIGHTS164 Division St. 905 377 8488

INTERNATIONAL FLAVOURS

CORFU GRILL8 King St. E. 905 377 8131thecorfugrill.com

CRAFT HOUSE201 Division St. S. 905 377 9917 craftfoodhouse.com

GOLDEN CHOPSTICKS20 King St. W. 905 373 9033

THE MATTERHORN RESTAURANT95 King St. W. 905 372 5231matterhorn.ca

SOULA’S TEA GARDEN260 George St. 289 251 6226soulasteagarden.ca

SHWARMA HOUSE & PIZZA144 King St. W. 905 377 9999

EL CAMINO

SONGS + SERENADES The highlighted spots host live entertainment in a casual setting. EAT + DRINK

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SPRING FARMERS’ MARKET Fresh, local fare every Saturday morning behind Victoria Hall

May to December #ShopLocal #EatLocal

BUSKER & ART FESTIVALStreet performers from around the world, ine food sampling

and a bouncing castle

June 17 & 18 #DowntownCobourg

COBOURG HIGHLAND GAMES Scottish dancing, strong men, and the pipes and drums

June 17

SUMMERWATERFRONT FESTIVAL Harbourfront art and artisans tents, entertainment and family fun

July 1-3

MOVIES ON THE BEACH Free outdoor ilms (bring your lawn chairs)

July 15, August 5 & 12 #MoviesOnTheBeach

SIDEWALK MUSIC FEST

Downtown shopping event of the summer

August 3–6 #DowntownCobourg

SANDCASTLE FESTIVAL Pro sculptors compete at the beach

August 5 #SandcastleFestival

RIBFEST Meat-lovers! Finger-licking secret recipes

August 18-20

DOWNTOWN BUSKER & ART FESTIVAL

COBOURG IS A COMMUNITY OF EVENTS

COBOURG SANDCASTLE FESTIVAL


FALLTHANKSGIVING HARVEST FESTIVAL Farmers and food celebration, and a corn maze

October 7 #ShopLocal #EatLocal

VINTAGE FILM FESTIVAL Screenings of Hollywood silent ilms and early talkies

October 20-22

WINTER CHRISTMAS MAGIC Cobourg lights up brilliantly for the holiday season

November 24 - January 2 #CobourgChristmas

CHRISTMAS MARKETNovember 23-26 #CobourgChristmas

COBOURG FIRST NIGHTRing in the New Year with this special evening of family fun

December 31

*For a full listing of events, visit cobourgtourism.ca

CHRISTMAS MAGIC

COBOURG IS A COMMUNITY OF EVENTS

THANKSGIVING HARVEST FESTIVAL


PLAN YOUR #ADVENTURESINCOBOURG

CANADA TURNS 150

#COBOURG2017

MAYOR’S NEW YEAR’S LEVEEJANUARY 1Concert Hall at Victoria Hall, 55 King St. West

Celebrate the irst day of 2017.

2017 ONTARIO MEN’S AND WOMEN’S CURLING CHAMPIONSHIPS JANUARY 29 - FEBRUARY 5Cobourg Community Centre, 750 D’Arcy St.

WINTER PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST FEBRUARY 1-28See the photography display at Northumberland Mall. Theme:

Strong, Proud and Free - Canada.

2017 ONTARIO 55+ WINTER GAMES FEBRUARY 21-23Cobourg Community Centre, 750 D’Arcy St.

CANADA 150A PORTRAIT IN DOCUMENTARY FILM APRIL 29-30The Loft, 201 Division St.

Complimentary event presented by the Marie Dressler

Foundation. Documentary Films from 15 minutes to 60

minutes from the National Film Board, CBC and National

Archives of Canada will be shown and will feature a range of

documentary ilms spanning Canada’s 150 years.

CANADA 150 • A CELEBRATION NORTHUMBERLAND ORCHESTRA & CHOIRMAY 6Trinity United Church, 284 Division St.

150 YEARS OF FASHIONMAY 6Concert Hall at Victoria Hall, 55 King St. West

A fashion show modelling costumes from 1867 to present

day, presented by the Victoria Hall Volunteers.

RBC CUP CHAMPIONSHIPMAY 13-21Cobourg Community Centre, 750 D’Arcy St.

Teams from across Canada compete for the Canadian Junior

‘A’ Hockey Championship title.

BETWEEN FRIENDS: NORTHUMBERLAND KIDS SING FOR CANADAMAY 27Trinity United Church, 284 Division St.

Join SONG and the Westben Youth Choir as they celebrate

Canada’s 150th birthday through music.

A CELEBRATION OF THE CANADIAN FLAGMAY 30Concert Hall at Victoria Hall, 55 King St. West

Presented by the Cobourg and District Historial Society.

CANADA WEEKJULY 1-8A week of immersive, fun and historical activities that will enliven and animate Cobourg each day!

Various events will provide locals and visitors with opportunities to learn about our history and

heritage, to take in music, culture and celebrate our great nation. Events include: Guiness World

Record Attempt, Cobourg Waterfront Festival, Time Capsule, Confederation Tea, Old Fashioned Family

Picnic, Music in the Park, 150 Day and Iron Ore Car Day. July 1st will be celebrated with Fireworks

and July 8 will conclude the week with Fireworks.

— COME CELEBRATE —

STREET PIANOS CELEBRATING 150 YEARS STRONG PROUD AND FREEJUNE 26 - AUGUST 7Watch for locations around town.

CANADA 150PAINTER’S PORTRAITS JULY + AUGUSTPresented by the Art Gallery of

Northumberland

12 prints from the portfolios of 12

of the best known painters in Canada.

CANADA DAY CELEBRATION + PARADEJULY 1Join us in Victoria Park as we celebrate Canada’s 150th.

Parade at 12pm. Opening Ceremonies at 1pm.

ANNE OF GREEN GABLES • THE MUSICALJULY 13-22Concert Hall at Victoria Hall, 55 King St. West

Presented by the Victorian Operetta Society

A Canadian Classic to celebrate Canada’s 150th.

NORTHUMBERLAND FILM SUNDAYS

JULY 2, 16 & AUGUST 6, 20 Rainbow Cinemas, Northumberland Mall, 1111 Elgin St. West

A Complimentary Celebration of Canada’s 150th through ilm.

VICTORIA SQUARE GRAND OPENING AUGUST 1255 King St. West

Watch for exciting details on this Canada

150 Legacy project ribbon cutting

ceremony and full day of celebrations.

CANOEKAYAK CANADAWESTERN ONTARIO DIVISIONAUGUST 16Display of traditional canoes from

150 years ago.


COME CELEBRATE! 2017 will be a special year in Cobourg – as Canada Celebrates 150 years as a nation,

Cobourg Celebrates its 180th birthday. 2017 will be a year that creates national pride in all

our citizens and visitors, a year that has signiicant historical, legacy and tourism impacts on our

community, a year of events and a year that celebrates Canada. Come Celebrate in Cobourg.

To find out more visit www.cobourg2017.ca

HISTORY AND HERITAGECELEBRATING 150 YEARS

CANADA DAY THROUGH THE YEARSJUNE 30 – JULY 8, 2017Cobourg Public Library presents a local

historical display.

JAMES COCKBURN DAYAUGUST 7Victoria Hall, 55 King St. West

James Cockburn was a politician and

lawyer in Cobourg and was elected as the 1st

Speaker of the House of Commons of Canada

from 1867 – 1874. Full day of activities

celebrating Cobourg’s First Father of Confederation

DISCOVERING OUR HISTORY AND HERITAGE THROUGH HOMESSUMMERPresented by the ACO Cobourg

and East Northumberland

Signs will be placed outside all buildings and

houses that were standing in 1867 within the

Town.

VISIT SIFTON-COOK HERITAGE CENTREMAY - OCTOBERVisit the museum and ind out more about the

history of 65 sports in Cobourg and the unique

local history of this area and its connection to

the 150th anniversary of Confederation.ARTSTOWN COBOURGWatch for pop-up

storefront art displays

in Downtown CobourgFor a full listing of all Cobourg2017 events,

please visit www.cobourg2017.ca

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Victoria Beach

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Sinclair Park

Westwood Park

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Minnie Pennel Arboretum

Central Promenade (Esplanade)

Rotary Waterfront Park

Jubilee Park

Burnham Manor Park

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POINTS OF INTEREST1. Art Gallery of Northumberland

2. C. Gordon King Library

3. Cobourg Beach

4. Cobourg Community Centre (CCC) Visitor Information

5. Cobourg Marina

6. Dressler House Museum

7. Firehall Theatre

8. Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce

9. Outdoor Skating Rink

10.Sifton Cook Heritage Centre

11.VIA Station

12.Victoria Hall (Town Hall) Visitor Information

13.YMCA Northumberland

ACCOMMODATIONS14. Amherst House B+B

15. Best Western Cobourg Inn

16. Breakers on the Lake

17. Comfort Inn

18. Inn by the Mill

19. Lotus Motel

20. Mackechnie House B+B

21. Motel 401

22. The Woodlawn Inn

23. Twin Maples B+B

24. Willomere B+B

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