Travel Guide of Cobourg in Canada by Influencers and Travelers

Cobourg is a town in the Canadian province of Ontario, located in Southern Ontario 95 km east of Toronto and 62 km east of Oshawa. It is the largest town in and seat of Northumberland County. Its nearest neighbour is Port Hope, 7 km to the west. It is located along Highway 401 and the former Highway 2. To the south, Cobourg borders Lake Ontario. To the north, east and west, it is surrounded by Hamilton Township.

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1 - Port Hope

   10 km away

Port Hope is a municipality in Southern Ontario, Canada, approximately 109 km east of Toronto and about 159 km west of Kingston.

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2 - Orono

   36 km away

Orono is a community in the Municipality of Clarington, Ontario, Canada. It is located on the southern stretch of Highway 35/115, approximately 87 km east of Toronto.

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3 - Peterborough

   41 km away

Peterborough is a city on the Otonabee River in Ontario, Canada. According to the 2021 Census, the population of the City of Peterborough was 83,651.

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Why should you visit Cobourg ?

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Cobourg is a town in southwestern Ontario, Canada, located 59 miles (95 km) east of Toronto. Known as the "Jewel of Lake Ontario" for its special lakeside location between Toronto and Kingston and its remarkable waterfront. Cobourg is rich in heritage and history, this thriving and attractive town has many architectural gems dating back from the 19th century. You'll also find a spectacular sandy beach with a scenic boardwalk and shaded park, campgrounds, nature trails. Lake Ontario makes the city very famous, indeed, the landscapes that surround it, the light and the colors are really magnificent. The sunsets are simply magical! There are lots of lovely little islands to explore in the area, and you can see an extraordinary variety of bird species, which match the beauty of the landscape. For swimming and relaxing on the sand, Cobourg Beach is the ideal destination. Beautiful sandy beach typical of the beautiful small villages in Ontario. Near the terraces and restaurants, picnic tables available, what to spend a good time! Once you are done basking in the warm sand and water, you can admire the greenery of Victoria Park, it is a very well maintained park with a variety of vegetation, you also have access to the beach from the park. If you're in the mood for a cultural outing, check out the Art Gallery of Northumberland, which has great exhibits by local artists and a nice little store. There is also a creative playground for children. Admission is free, so if you're in the area, you should check it out. As you can see, Cobourg is a multi-faceted destination, from warm sand to green spaces and cultural visits, there is something for everyone, but the destination not to be missed is of course Lake Ontario.

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How to get from Toronto to Cobourg ?

Toronto is less than an hour and a half from Cobourg, so why deprive yourself of such a destination? By train or by car, the choice is yours, the train is faster by about ten minutes, but more expensive, so the car is the most profitable option.

Any recommendations for driving around Lake Ontario near Cobourg?

One of the advantages of a Lake Ontario tour is that you start and end at the same place. For this trip, we assume you start in Toronto, but you can start anywhere on the itinerary. Then go to Kingston, Syracuse and Rochester, then you can go back to Toronto, this road trip will last approximately 2 hours, depending on whether you will have breaks to enjoy the view of the lake.

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