Experience Cobourg

08/18/2026

What a day at the 2026 Cobourg Sandcastle Festival Amateur Competition! 🏰✨

From creative castles to imaginative characters and impressive sandy masterpieces, our beach was packed with builders of all ages showing off their creativity, teamwork and love of summer.

Here are just a few highlights from this year’s competition! 👀🏖️

We loved seeing families, friends and sandcastle enthusiasts turn piles of sand into something truly special. A big thank you to everyone who picked up a shovel, got a little sandy and helped make this year’s festival such a memorable day on the beach. ❤️

Scroll through and enjoy some of our favourite moments from the 2026 Amateur Competition! And watch for registration details for next year's competition at experiencecobourg.ca!

📸: Tim Burgess/West Northumberland Independent

08/18/2026

Spend Saturday, August 22 exploring some of what’s happening around Cobourg.

Start at the Cobourg Farmers’ Market at Rotary Harbourfront Park (35 Albert Street), where the Youth Entrepreneurship Market runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring products from some of Northumberland’s young entrepreneurs.

At the waterfront, take in a charity beach volleyball tournament supporting BBBS Northumberland, then head to the Cobourg Marina (103 Third Street) for The Tragically Hip’s final concert on the big screen, marking 10 years since the band’s iconic final performance.

Local markets, waterfront events and an evening celebrating the music of a Canadian favourite — all part of Saturday in Cobourg.

📷 Cobourg Farmers' Market ♥️

08/16/2026

The Great Ontario Salmon Derby is underway, bringing eight weeks of fishing excitement to Lake Ontario — and Cobourg is right in the middle of it.

Jason S. made the most of his time on the water, landing a 31.64 lb fish aboard Tyee Hunter in Cobourg.

With the 29th annual derby running until August 22, there’s still plenty of time for anglers to get out on the water and see what’s biting.

08/16/2026

Step outside and explore the trails, waterfront and green spaces that make Cobourg a great place to get outdoors.

Take a stroll along Cobourg’s waterfront, walk the boardwalk or wander through Victoria Park. Looking to venture a little farther? Northumberland County Forest offers more than 45 km of trails through forests, wetlands, sand barrens, savannah and tallgrass prairie.

Plan a day outdoors and discover more to explore in and around Cobourg.

📸 Kelly B. | Woodland Trail | Ganaraska Conservation

08/15/2026

Looking for something new to do this fall?

From sports and fitness to arts, recreation and community programs, the 2026 Town of Cobourg Leisure Guide is a great place to start. Curious when registration opens for your favourite pastime? Find the details in the guide.

Pick up a copy at:
📍 Victoria Hall
📍 Cobourg Public Library
📍 Cobourg Community Centre
📍 Experience Cobourg Information Hub, 35 Albert Street

Or explore the digital guide at ExperienceCobourg.ca/leisureguide2026

08/14/2026

This couple sailed 13 hours to get to Cobourg—and their TikTok shows the journey was part of the adventure.

There’s something special about arriving in Cobourg by water, taking in the shoreline and settling into a waterfront getaway.

For those who arrive by boat, Cobourg offers a different perspective on the destination—and a pretty memorable way to get here.

📍 Cobourg, Ontario
⛵ Sail in. Stay awhile. Explore more.

08/14/2026

Discover the stories and teachings of Alderville First Nation along Cobourg’s waterfront.

The Waterfront Wisdom Pathway shares the perspectives of Alderville First Nation members Rick Beaver and Koren Smoke, offering visitors a chance to connect with the land, learn and reflect as they explore the waterfront.

A partnership between the Town of Cobourg and Alderville First Nation, the pathway is also part of Cobourg’s Cultural IDEA Award nomination with the Creative City Network of Canada.

📍 Explore the Waterfront Wisdom Pathway on your next visit to Cobourg.

experiencecobourg.ca/waterfrontwisdompathway

08/13/2026

10 years later, The Tragically Hip return to the big screen.

On August 22, Cobourg will be among communities across Canada screening The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration, marking 10 years since the band’s final show.

It’s a chance to come together, revisit an unforgettable Canadian moment, and experience it right here in Cobourg.

📍 Check out the local screening details and make a night of it.

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08/13/2026

Looking for something to do in Cobourg this weekend? Enjoy a full weekend of Northumberland Ribfest, with live music, great food and family fun at Victoria Park. You can also start Saturday at the Cobourg Farmers’ Market, catch the Victoria Park Beach parkrun, explore local workshops and events, and wrap up Sunday with more Ribfest entertainment.

There’s lots more happening around town, too. Open our weekend blog for the full lineup and start planning your Cobourg weekend!

Summer is still going strong in Cobourg, and this weekend is a great opportunity to get out and enjoy everything happening around town. From live music and local food to community events, shopping, workshops and a full weekend of entertainment at Northumberland Ribfest, there’s something to suit e...

08/12/2026

Movies under the Stars - Superman is taking over Cobourg Beach tomorrow evening (Thursday, August 13)! Bring your chair, blanket and snacks and settle in for Movie Under the Stars with the Man of Steel lighting up the big screen. 🌟

Grab your crew, claim your spot on the beach and get ready for a super summer night in Cobourg! ☀️🌊🦸‍♂️

Screening are presented with support from The Mortgage Centre - Cobourg and Mistral Group.