Experience Cobourg

08/24/2025

Sundays are for slowing down and finding a little peace. 🌿 Looking for a quiet retreat? Discover the Meditation Garden in Victoria Park, where beauty and history come together.

Here you’ll find lush gardens and the powerful bronze statue of Fern Blodgett Sunde by Sudbury sculptor Tyler Fauvelle. Raised in Cobourg, Fern made history as the first woman to serve as a deep-sea wireless radio operator during WWII’s Battle of the Atlantic.

The statue, Make Waves, is rich with symbolism: the headphones draped around her neck, the pin on her lapel, and the wave she touches — a wave that represents not only social change for women, but also Canada’s role in the Battle of the Atlantic. A close-up shows the relief sculpted into the wave pays tribute to that chapter of our nation’s history.

Take a moment to reflect, breathe, and be inspired by this lasting tribute in the heart of Cobourg.

✨ Find your peaceful retreat in Cobourg – learn more at experiencecobourg.ca

08/23/2025

Looking for a great place to make Cobourg memories? Look no further than Lookout Point Park! 👀🌊🧺

Thank you to Nathalie Prézeau of Toronto Best Urban Strolls for capturing these stunning photos of Lookout Point Park. You’ll find this hidden gem at the foot of Coverdale Avenue, just south of King E, with convenient on-street parking in a peaceful residential neighbourhood.

The park itself is more of a quiet, grassy pathway that gently leads to a breathtaking lakeside lookout. During Nathalie’s visit, she noticed a woman sitting on a bench with her little dog, gazing out over the water. Later, a friend joined her and shared that the bench was dedicated to the woman’s late husband—adding a tender layer of meaning to this already serene spot.

"The place is so nice that I came back there to have a picnic with some friends and it was heaven!"

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📸: Nathalie Prézeau, Toronto Best Urban Strolls

08/22/2025

Planning a weekend getaway? Here's your ultimate Cobourg itinerary for Aug. 22-24:

🎶 Friday: Start your weekend with live music at Boston Pizza Cobourg featuring Evey (6–9 pm) or catch Tyler Cochrane at Fork and Fable (6–9 pm).

🌿 Saturday: Browse the Cobourg Farmers Market (8 am–1 pm), stop by the Cobourg & Area Museum Corn Roast (11 am–2:30 pm), then enjoy Urban Rednecks at Kelly’s Homelike Inn (4 pm) and the Colton Sisters at Black Cat Café (5 pm).

☀️ Sunday: Soak up the sun with a beach day, then take a relaxing walk along the Harbour and Boardwalk. End the weekend with a movie at Rainbow Cinemas Cobourg—Weapons, The Bad Guys 2, and The Naked Gun are playing.

👉Explore our full weekend guide – more details at experiencecobourg.ca

08/21/2025

New at Cobourg Beach: FREE Day-Use Lockers Now Available!

Headed to the beach and don’t want to lug your stuff around? Whether you're going for a swim, strolling the boardwalk, or grabbing an ice cream, you can now store your belongings safely and stress-free!

Secure a day-use locker during your visit and enjoy every moment without worry.

⚠️ Lockers are cleared daily, so don’t forget to collect your items before heading home!

Pro tip: Lockers are limited and popular—grab one early when you arrive!

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08/21/2025

Attention Local Tourism Operators: Early Bird Tickets are now on sale for the first-ever Kawarthas Northumberland Regional Tourism Summit — a full day of connection, collaboration, and ideas to help your business grow.

📅 Oct. 21, 2025 | Port Hope
🎟️ Early Bird: $43.88 (limited time!)

Don’t miss out — grab your spot today!

Town of Cobourg, Ontario
Downtown Cobourg
Art Gallery of Northumberland
Cobourg & Area Museum
Canadian Fire Fighters Museum
Canadian Women in Film Museum
Cobourg Yacht Club
Cobourg Community Centre

Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now!

Be part of the first-ever Kawarthas Northumberland Regional Tourism Summit: Stronger Together: Shaping the Future of Rural Tourism—a full day of connection, collaboration, and industry insight to help your tourism business thrive.

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 Location: Cameco Capitol Arts Centre, 20 Queen Street, Port Hope, Ontario

Early Bird Rate: $43.88 - on sale now!
Regular Admission: $59.85

Tickets include: entrance to the summit with keynote speaker and panels, continental breakfast, catered lunch, catered networking breaks, and access to the Tasters Market with lots of free samples!

Follow this link to get your tickets today: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/regional-tourism-summit-tickets-1382684790429?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/21/2025

Here's a throwback to one of our town's most iconic landmarks - have you visited yet? Step into Cobourg’s past at the Cobourg & Area Museum (CAM)—a historic gem that shares the stories of our community and the people who shaped it. Once known locally as “the barracks,” this rare limestone building was rescued from collapse in 1999 by the Cobourg Museum Foundation, a group of dedicated volunteers determined to preserve local heritage. Today, it stands as the Sifton-Cook Exhibit Hall, part of a vibrant museum that continues to celebrate Cobourg’s history through exhibits, events, and outreach programs.

✨ This Saturday from 11:00 am – 2:30 pm, CAM welcomes you to a special Open House! Bring the whole family for children’s activities, a corn roast, and apple peeling & tasting, plus guided museum tours that make history come alive.

Discover more about Cobourg's history at the Cobourg & Area Museum – where history meets community. Learn more at experiencecobourg.ca

08/20/2025

Another unforgettable festival weekend has wrapped up in beautiful Cobourg! A huge thank you to the Rotary Club of Cobourg for bringing the energy, entertainment, and community spirit that keeps visitors coming back year after year.

08/20/2025

Join in the fun TOMORROW, Thursday, August 21! The YMCA Northumberland Strong Kids Duathlon is back for its 17th year, bringing energy and excitement to Cobourg’s beautiful waterfront. Kids ages 3 to 15 will swim in Centennial Pool, then race through a fun loop in Victoria Park—all in support of YMCA programs that strengthen families in our community. The first race at 5:45 PM!

It’s the perfect way to get kids active, build confidence, and make lasting summer memories right here in Cobourg. Whether you’re visiting or a local, come cheer on these young athletes and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere by the lake.

To register, visit experiencecobourg.ca or ymcanrt.org/duathlon2025

08/19/2025

Due to the impending weather, we regret to inform you of the cancellation of the Concert Band of Cobourg's Concert in Victoria Park this evening, Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

We hope to see you all at our FINAL Summer Concert of 2025 next week, Tuesday, August 26th. We will be combining forces with the Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums for our final concert. This is one you won't want to miss!

08/19/2025

Cobourg is your perfect getaway—and sometimes the simplest traditions make it extra special. On warm summer evenings by the waterfront, you might hear the sound of bagpipes as the sun sets over Lake Ontario. This is called Piping Down the Sun.

The tradition began many years ago with the navy, when music would play as the flag was lowered at the end of the day. Today in Cobourg, it’s a beautiful way to pause, listen, and enjoy the calm of the evening. Families and visitors gather along the pier to watch the sky change colours while the music drifts across the water.

It’s a moment that feels both magical and memorable—something you’ll never forget during your visit. 🌅🎶

Visit expereincecobourg.ca to experience all that Cobourg has to offer!

🎼: David MacDiarmid
🎥: Caryn MacDiarmid

08/19/2025

Tomorrow, Wednesday, August 20, Domino’s Pizza Cobourg is serving up $4.99 Medium Pizzas from 10:30 AM–6 PM, carryout only — with 100% of proceeds supporting kids in our community through The Children's Foundation. No limit, no catch — just pizza making a difference.

Plus, did you know Domino’s Pizza Cobourg is now delivering directly to Cobourg Beach? Visit us at Lifeguard Stand #1, scan the QR code on our sign, place your order online, and they'll bring your pizza right to the sand!

📍 Domino’s Pizza - 2 Strathy Rd Unit 3 Cobourg, Ontario
📅 Wednesday, August 20 | 10:30 AM–6 PM | Carryout Only
🍕 $4.99 Medium Pizzas | All proceeds help local kids
🏖 Beach Delivery available at Lifeguard Stand #1

Don’t miss this one-day chance to enjoy great pizza, support a great cause, and even get your slice delivered to the beach. Order now: 905-377-8228.

🌞 Beach day just got better! 🍕

Domino’s Cobourg is now delivering directly to Cobourg Beach! We’ve set up at Lifeguard Stand #1 — just scan the QR code on our sign, place your order online, and we’ll bring your pizza right to the sand. 🏖️🍕

📍 Find us at Lifeguard Stand #1
📲 Scan the QR code
📦 We deliver straight to the stand or nearby!

Perfect for those lazy beach days when you want great food without leaving your spot. See you at the beach!

08/19/2025

Hockey is back in Cobourg! Catch the Cobourg Cougars Jr. A Hockey this Thursday, August 21 at 7:00 PM for a preseason showdown against the Trenton Golden Hawks at the Cobourg Community Centre. Tickets available at the door!

Grab a bite at one of Cobourg’s amazing local restaurants before the game, check out our local dinning at experiencecobourg.ca

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🏒 Cougar Hockey is back at the CCC! Join us this Thursday, August 21st at 7:00 PM for a preseason matchup against the Trenton Golden Hawks. Tickets will be for sale at the door.

🎉 In celebration of World Senior Citizens Day, seniors get in FREE!

🌭 The CCC canteen and bar will be open — come enjoy the game, grab a bite, and cheer on your Cougars!

For any questions, reach out to the Cobourg Cougars on Facebook Cobourg Cougars Jr. A Hockey or by email at [email protected].

See you at the CCC! ✨