Waterfront Trail - Along the Canadian Shores of Lake Ontario

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Cobourg - www.cobourg.ca

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Architectural splendor dating back to the 1800's, campgrounds, nature trails, park attractions, festivals and a top-rated marina. The highlight of Cobourg's waterfront is a spectacular natural beach of white sand, part of 9 hectares of beautiful parkland. The park has more than a century old trees, a children's play area and a bandshell with weekly band concerts.

  • Asphalt, usually on residential roads, some off-road sections.
  • Highway 2 has paved shoulders.
  • A new section of cycling/walking boardwalk runs from the foot of Hibernia St in the east to Ontario St. in the west. There is a short break of 45 m in the boardwalk on land belonging to a private landowner. However, Trail users can get around this gap by taking Bagot to Sydenham to Durham.
  • Cyclists must dismount when on the Victoria Park boardwalk.
  • Trail is a very short walk away from downtown Cobourg with its restaurants and shops.
Cobourg County Jail
Victoria College

Main Access Points (with parking)

  • Peace Park (Forth St. Park)- Foot of Forth Street
  • Victoria Park - Foot of Division St., south of King St. East

Resources

Local Maps

Cobourg appears on the following Waterfront Trail maps:

Waterfront Trail routes appear on MapArt's Peterborough 1:25 000 scale fold map, as well as other MapArt publications. These maps are widely available through local retailers, or online at www.mapart.com

The Apple Route Map and Guide offers excellent information about touring in the Apple Route LogoOntario's apple region. You'll find more than apples along the way-antiques, health spas, theatre, heritage architecture. The Apple Route starts in Port Hope following HWY 2 and HWY 64 to Trenton (Quinte West). Available at visitor centres or call 1-866-277-5378 or visit www.appleroute.com.

Northumberland Tourism produces a series of brochures for visitors. Discover Our Trails maps county trails and nature areas describing the natural features you enjoy. Available at visitor centres and from the office (1-866-401-3278).

Tourism Information  
  • Cobourg Tourist Information Office
    212 King St. West, Dressler House
    Phone: 1-888-COBOURG
    Website: www.cobourgtourism.ca


     
Public Transit Information:  
  • VIA Rail Station
    563 Division Street
    Phone: 1-888-842-7245
    Website: www.viarail.ca


     

Things to Do

    
Attractions (Cultural, Heritage and Special Attractions)
  • Cobourg's Wellness Initiative and Packages (featuring local spas, B&B and practitioners offering a wide range of wellness treatments.)
    Phone: 1-888-262-6874
    Email: tourism@cobourg.ca
    Website: www.cobourg.ca
  • Historic Cobourg Jail
    77 Albert Street
    Phone: 905-373-4610
    Admission Charge: No
    Website: www.cobourgjail.com


Annual Festivals on the Waterfront  
 
   
Trail Connections  
  • Walking Trails along Cobourg Creek
  • Central Ontario Loop Trail (www.looptrail.com) - follows the road route of the Ganaraska Trail in Port Hope

 

    

Where to Stay


     

Cycling Shops

  • Sommerville's
    84 King Street West
    Phone: 905-372- 7031
    Website: N/A

  • Canyon Mountain Company
    Multi-sport store
    90 King Street West
    Phone: 905-377-8026
    E-mail: canyon@eagle.ca

 
      

Marinas


     
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