COMMUNITIES
ALONG THE APPLE ROUTE
COBOURG
Rich
in heritage and history
featuring architectural
splendour dating back
to the 1800's. Cobourg is
renowned as the 1996
Best Cities Citation
recipient by the Globe
Mail for two consecutive
years. Our community
is also the recipient
of recognition in the
1996 Communities in
Bloom competition with
an award for its gardens
and overall atmosphere.
 Cobourg
has access to two major
highways and it is
serviced by VIA rail
allowing for easy travel
to Toronto and the
airport. Our unique
community includes
a spectacular natural
beach, campgrounds,
nature trails, park
attractions,  festivals
and world class marina.
You will find Cobourg
an ideal environment
for all your leisure
activities.
As
patron of the arts,
Cobourg supports the
Art Gallery of Northumberland and an extensive Public
Library and Archive
facility. The Cobourg
community is complimented
with a variety of service
clubs and it prospers
with over 60 manufacturing
industries making it
a major commerce centre
for the region.
FEATURING
Victoria
Hall
Victoria Hall embodies
the 19th century ambition
of Cobourg. Built to
compete with the St.
Lawrence Market in
Toronto, city promoters
hoped their edifice
would lure government
to the town. Now immaculately
restored the town hall
provides space for
arts, culture and entertainment
along with civic government.
Harbour
Gateway
The harbour, just
a step south of Victoria
Hall, is a modern
yachting facility
that keeps alive
the trading traditions
of the city. Cobourg
was often the entry point
for settlers heading
north into the “Back
Country” and even
today you may be lucky
to see a tall ship gracing
the docks reminding us
of the past.
Graceful
Architecture
Originally settled by
United Empire Loyalists,
Cobourg blossomed as
the holiday home of a
number of wealthy Americans.
Daily ferry service to
Rochester, New York,
allowed steel magnates
from Pittsburgh to enjoy
the healthful air. Town
mansions from the Gilded
Age are spotted throughout
the town and many look
out over the central
park as if waiting for
Gatsby to return.
Enjoy
the Sights and Sounds
Cobourg's beach is justly
famous as are shops,
accommodations, award-winning
restaurants and exceptional
theatre productions.
The Farmers' Market is
well worth a visit but
many find the simple
pleasure of strolling
the tree-lined streets
reason enough to return
here year after year.
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