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About Cobourg

Cobourg is located on Lake Ontario, east of Toronto, along the 401 Highway.
Cobourg enjoys small town charm due to its Heritage Conservation District and well preserved downtown area. Cobourg is popular for Victoria Park Beach which is large with a beautiful sand waterfront area and features family picnics, splash pad, playground set, nearby outdoor pool and is walking distance to many restaurants downtown.

Cobourg is also famous for its yearly Waterfront Festival which attracts thousands of people and features local artisans, entertainment, food trucks, art shows, vendor markets and a midway on the pier.

Cobourg has a number of key services residents look for such as a large Hospital, Library, Transit System and Via Rail Station,

Years ago Cobourg was a popular area for retirees, and while that is still true, in the last decade, many younger families have relocated to the area looking for a better quality of life and safer place to raise their children. Given the proximity to the GTA, many residents commute to GTA or Durham Region daily for work.

Cobourg is home to a variety of events, restaurants, arts & culture and recreational opportunities. Cobourg has grown in population an popularity.

Cobourg Home Prices

The median home price is $ 751,500.
Closed sale prices range from $ 500,000 to $ 2,000,000 or more.

Cobourg At A Glance

Average Sale Price - detached	$ 701,992.
Median Sale Price	$ 682.500.
Active Listings	94
Days on the Market	41
Sold	26

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Cobourg Demographics

Population (2021)	20,519
Density (pr. sq. km)	915.7
Average Age of Residents	49.9
Median Age of Residents	54.8
# of Households	9520
# of Households with Children	4760
Education	8365 High School Diploma 5660 College/University Degree
Average Income of Residents (2020)	$ 73,900.
Median Income of Residents (2020)	$ 61,200.

Cobourg Home Facts

The Cobourg community consists of primarily single detached family homes. The average size of most homes is 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths.

Age of Homes:

Almost 50% of single family detached homes were built prior to 1980. The remainder have been built between 1981 & 2021.

Since 2021 quite a large number of new homes have been built and more are in the process of being built.

Living in Cobourg

Cobourg Amenities & Attractions

A large part of the population seek an active, healthy lifestyle and Cobourg is perfect for such enthusiasts. The Waterfront Trail is a scenic route from the east to west end of Cobourg.
There is a ton of community spirit here and Cobourg hosts some terrific events (see below).

On weekends stroll downtown and have breakfast at the Buttermilk Cafe. Go to the bakery and then stop at the Farmers Market to pick up some fresh produce or artisan cheese.

Visit the Art Gallery, take in a production at Victoria Hall, watch live music at Victoria Park or watch the sailboats heading out from the Marina for the Wednesday evening sailing race.

Cobourg is a vibrant town with many clubs, groups, events and things to do.

Arts & Culture

Art Gallery of Northumberland – Victoria Hall – West Wing – 3rd Floor – 55 King St. W., Cobourg
Sifton Cook Heritage Centre – 144 Orr St., Cobourg
Firehall Theatre (Northumberland Players) – 213 Second St., Cobourg
Victoria Hall – 55 King St. W., Cobourg
Capitol Theatre – 20 Queen St., Port Hope
Victoria Park – 138 Division St., Cobourg

Events in Northumberland

Dec 1st – Rice Lake Christmas Market – 9am-3pm – Viking Nursery – 4930 Gully Rd., Gores Landing
Dec 1st – Westben – A Christmas Carol – 2pm – 6788 County Rd 30, Campbellford
Dec 1st – Christmas Live at Victoria Hall – 55 King St., Cobourg
Dec 1st -15th – The Art of Giving Show & Sale – 12pm-4pm – Thurs to Sunday – Colborne Art Gallery – 51 King St E
Dec 5th – Celtic Christmas – Premiere Dance Theatre – 726 Ontario St., Unit 2, Cobourg
Dec 5th – 8th – Hastings Trail Town Christmas – 9am – 5pm – downtown – 14 Front St E., Hastings
– Santa & Grinch photos
Dec 6th – 15th – Aladdin – The Capitol Theatre – 20 Queen St., Port Hope
Dec 6th – Warkworth Santa Claus Parade – 7 pm- 8pm – Main St., Warkworth
Dec 6th – Warkworth Under the Stars – late night shopping, food, artisan vendors, wagon rides
Dec 6th to 8th – Warkworth Festival of Trees & Cookie Extravaganza – 24 East St. S. Red Barn
Dec 7th – Festive Fun Day – 1pm- 4pm – Town Park – 62 McCaul St, Port Hope
Dec 7th – Cobourg Farmers Market – 8am-1pm – Rotary Harbourfront – 110 2nd St., Cobourg
Dec 7th – Cookie Extravanganza – 10am – 1pm – Warkworth Town Hall
Dec 7th – La Jueness Youth Orchestra – Home for the Holidays – 2pm – Port Hope United Church
Dec 7th – 1st Annual Christmas Tree Lighting – 5pm – 7pm – Grafton Heritage Park
Dec 7th – Celtic Christmas – Premiere Dance Theatre – 726 Ontario St., Unit 2, Cobourg
Dec 8th – Caroling with the Donkeys – Primrose Donkey Sanctuary
Dec 13th – Warkworth Under the Stars – late night shopping, food, artisan vendors, wagon rides
Dec 14th – Cobourg Farmers Market – 8am-1pm – Rotary Harbourfront – 110 2nd St., Cobourg
Dec 14th – White Rose Holiday Dinner – 6pm – 11pm – Victoria Hall – 55 King St. W, Cobourg
Dec 20th – Warkworth Under the Stars – late night shopping, food, artisan vendors, wagon ride
Dec 21st – Cobourg Farmers Market – 8am-1pm – Rotary Harbourfront – 110 2nd St., Cobourg
Dec 31st – First Night – 6-9 pm – Rotary Harbourfront – 110 2nd St., Cobourg

*please note – not all events/dates available – list will be updated as events/dates are announced.

Restaurants

Tezca – 93 King St.W.
The EL – 74 King St.W.
Arthur’s Pub – 930 Burnham St.
George & Orange – 67 Orange St.
Craft Food House – 201 Division St.
Grandma’s Kitchen – 92 King St. W.
The Buttermilk Cafe – 44 King St. W.
Taps & Corks on King – 70 King St.W.
Cat & Fiddle – 38 Covert St.
Dimitri’s Restaurant & Niko’s Patio – 609 William St.
The Mill Restaurant – 990 Ontario St.
Symposium Cafe Restaurant – 965 Elgin St. W.
Cucina Urbana Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar – 165 Division St.
The Claymore Pub & Table – 95 King St.W
CJ’s Tap & Grill – 1 Strathy Rd.
Taste of Agra – 20 King St. W.
Oasis Bar & Grill – 31 King St. E.
The Ale House – 246 Division St.
Sakura Sushi – 96 King St. W.

Shopping

The Market & Smor – 39 King St. E
Rosarya Bakery Cafe – 123 King St. W
Milestone Bread – 55 Albert St.
TNS Health Food Organic Supermarket – 955 Elgin St.
Mercury Chocolates & Gelateria – 53 Albert St.
Nessie’s British Shop – 16 King St. E
Modella Clothing – 90 King St. W
Brocaniers Menswear – 23 King St. W
Tuuna & co Clothing- 2B KIng St. E
BonBon Clothing- 249 Division St.
Rousseau’s Fine Furniture – 955 Elgin St. E
We Made It – 78 King St. W
Acanthus Interiors – 79C King St. W
Little Underground Clothing- 11 King St. E
Gemini Boutique Clothing – 238 Division St.
Jake’s Clothing – 40 King St. W
Viva Le Glitz Style Boutique – 87 King St. W
Audrey’s In Town Fashion – 19 King St. W
The Bra Boutique – 12 King St. W

Parks

Time Capsule – 55 King St. E
Monk’s Cove Park – 530 Monk St.
Cobourg Ecology Garden – 116 Hibernia St.
Cobourg Dog Park – 777 Ontario St.
Lucas Point Park – 94 Wilmott St.
Victoria Park – 138 Division St.
Rotary Harbourfront Park – 110 2nd St.
Lions Lioness Pavillion – 55 Queen St.

Beaches

Cobourg Beach – 138 Division St.
Cobourg West Beach

Marina & Yacht Club

Cobourg Yacht Club- 100 Hibernia St., Cobourg
Cobourg Heritage Marina – 106 Division St., Cobourg

Boat Launches

Cobourg Boat Launch – 116 Hibernia St.
Cobourg Marina – 103 Third St.

Conservation Areas

Cobourg Conservation Area – 700 William St.

Golf

The Mill Golf Course at Cobourg Creek – 990 Ontario St. Cobourg
Northumberland Valley Golf Club – 4423 County Road 45, Baltimore
Dalewood Golf Club – 7465 Dale Rd., Cobourg

Arenas, Community Centres & Sports

James Cockburn Park – 700 William St. – playing fields
Cobourg Community Centre – 750 D’Arcy St. – 2 ice pads
Columbus Community Centre – 232 Spencer St. E
Lions Community Centre – 1512 Elgin St. E
Centennial Pool – 42 Charles St. – outdoor heated pool (summers only)
Rotary Fields – 750 D’Arcy St. – soccer fields
Rotary Harbourfront Outdoor Skating Rink – 110 2nd St. – winter only
ODC Fields – Ewart St. – 12 soccer fields
Lions Fields – 750 D’Arcy St. – soccer fields, picnic, seating
Legion Fields – 650 D’Arcy St. – 3 ball diamonds, lights, seating, washrooms, picnic, batting cages, canteen
Coverdale Park – Coverdale Ave. – ball diamonds, pickle ball, tennis, washrooms, playground
Donegan Park – 25 D’Arcy St. – ball diamonds, soccer fields, lights, seating, batting cage, skateboard park, washrooms
James Tracey Park – 232 Spencer St E. – ball diamond, portable washroom, playground
Morley Cane Park – Ballantine St. – ball diamond, covered dug out, playground, portable washrooms
Sinclair Park – Sinclair St. – ball diamond, pickle ball & tennis courts, picnic area, washrooms
Fitzhugh Park – 533 Delanty Rd. – basketball court
Peter Delanty Park – tennis
Victoria Park – 138 Division St. – volleyball

Trails

Waterfront Trail – starts at East end of Cobourg & runs through Lucas Point Park, Victoria Park, Rotary Waterfront Park, Cobourg Boardwalk, Peace Park and then goes back to Highway 2 and heads to Port Hope.

Cobourg Conservation Area – 700 William St. – walking trails after crossing the bridge

Public Schools - Elementary

Mervin Greer Public School
Burnham Public School
Terry Fox Public School
CR Gummow Public School

Catholic Schools - Elementary

Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School
St Michael Catholic Elementary School
St Joseph Catholic Elementary School

Secondary Schools - Public

Cobourg Collegiate Institute

Secondary Schools - Catholic

St. Mary’s Catholic Secondary School

Schools - Other

Northumberland Christian School
William Academy Cobourg West
Fleming College
Gates College of Business & Technology

Library

Cobourg Public Library

Medical

Northumberland Hills Hospital – 1000 DePalma Dr., Cobourg

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