Cobourg, Administrative town in Northumberland County, Canada
Description
Cobourg stretches along Lake Ontario's shoreline east of Toronto, with a sandy beach and maintained walking trails. The town has a clear focal point in the Victorian Victoria Hall, which overlooks the waterfront.
History
The town was founded in 1798 by United Empire Loyalists and received its name in 1819 to commemorate Princess Charlotte Augusta's marriage to Prince Leopold. This early British settlement shaped its character and later growth.
Culture
Victoria Hall serves as the town hall and houses the Art Gallery of Northumberland with works by regional artists. The place maintains a living connection to its artistic heritage through ongoing exhibitions and community gatherings.
Practical
The town is accessible via Highway 401 and local bus transit, with VIA Rail services connecting to other Ontario cities. Summer months offer the best conditions for enjoying the beach and trails, while the waterfront remains accessible year-round.
Did you know?
The former Cobourg Jail, built in 1906, now operates as the King George Inn while retaining its original solid stone walls and prison layout. This unusual transformation allows visitors to experience accommodation within a building that still reads as a fortress-like structure.
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Victoria Hall
813 m
Victoria Park
925 m
St. Michael's Church
311 mArt Gallery of Northumberland
823 m
Second Street Fire Hall
845 mVictoria Park Beach
1.1 kmPark Playhouse and Performing Arts Centre
737 m351 William Street
1.1 km139 Queen Street
949 mWest Heritage Conservation District
1.1 km262 Walton Street
798 m447 George Street
403 m195 Forth Street
1.4 km258 Mathew Street
994 m141 James Street East
538 m286 Henry Street
790 m297 Division Street
570 m34 Buck Street
568 m359 Division Street
391 m142 James Street East
489 mMarie Dressler House
1 km303 Henry Street
731 m303 King Street West
1.3 km273 College Street
621 m216 Church Street
828 m202 Church Street
863 m107 King Street West
885 mVictoria College
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