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“AMAZING” “EXQUISITE” “UNBELIEVABLE” “BRAVO!” Just a few of the words guests have used to describe their experience at The Northside. From the world-class wine list to the tantalizing menus, from the comfortable, intimate surroundings to the attentive, professional service, the Northside is a must for any first-time visitor to Northumberland County – and, it goes without saying, a standing favourite with locals. It doesn’t take long to discover why.
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THE NORTHSIDE FRESH FACES, FAMILIAR FLAVOURS When new owners Jeff Bray and Chef John Devlin took over the former Northside Grill in 2008, they committed themselves to upholding and enhancing the philosophies that had made the restaurant a success: a sophisticated menu, a stylish, comfortable atmosphere, and attention to every detail – from food preparation through to guest service.
A FEAST FOR THE SENSES Under Chef Devlin’s direction, The Northside works with fresh, local ingredients as often as possible, respecting flavour through careful preparation. The Northside’s tapas menu includes a selection of traditional and exotic salads, as well as a variety of irresistible temptations ranging from grilled Portobello mushroom with escargot in white wine, to sesame crusted tuna and wasabi, to corn and crab fritters with roasted red pepper mayo. For a particularly rich indulgence, try the braised beef short rib or the venison sausage with mustard cream.
Traditional steak and seafood entrees are complemented by mouth-watering dishes like local rainbow trout with lemon caper herb butter and our signature filet mignon with roasted garlic butter. A selection of pasta and risotto dishes rounds out the dinner menu, with something certain to please every palate. For lunch, classics like the Monte Cristo sandwich and 100% locally raised and grass fed dexter burger are always popular. Pasta and risotto dishes offer a heartier alternative, and the Northside’s savoury crepes provide a wonderful gourmet twist on your midday meal. And remember: every Sunday, brunch guests can enjoy live jazz music while indulging in exquisite eggs benedict, gourmet omelettes or The Northside’s signature crepes. We could go on . . . but sometimes, words just aren’t enough.
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Table of Contents A Bit of History......................................8
A Place To Call Home ........................30
A Warm Welcome ..............................10
Educational Opportunities ................32
Arts & Entertainment ........................12
Northumberland Hills Hospital ........33
On the Water ......................................14
Festivals & Good Times ....................34
Dining Experiences ............................16
Heritage Downtown Adventure ......36
Looking Forward ................................20
Places to Play ......................................38
Places to Stay ......................................21
Pet Lovers Paradise............................39
Shopping Mall ....................................22
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Cobourg Public Library......................26
Places of Worship ..............................41
Seniors ..................................................28
Dining....................................................42
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A Bit of History Canadian Confederation took place in 1867 and Cobourg lawyer James Cockburn, a town councillor in the mid-1850s, holds a significant place in history as the speaker of the first Canadian parliament. But, many settlers put their stamp on this county before that took place.
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ven earlier, in fact, by thousands of years, First Nations people migrated through the forests and grassy plains of these county lands following the waterway connections from Lake Ontario and migrating herds of bison and caribou. Archeological digs on the north and south shores of Rice Lake have unearthed campsites and signs of these early people settling, hunting and then moving on again. One of the first European explorers who encountered these native people was Samuel de Champlain who is said to have travelled during the early 1600s along the Ganaraska River where Port Hope is today. Well-known settlers to the area include author and botanist Catharine Parr Traill who wrote about her surroundings in the mid- and latter1800s. It was in 1850 when the United Counties of Northumberland and Durham came into existence. The surveying of townships along Lake Ontario began in the early 1790s. Between 1799 and 1802, a road, roughly following today’s County Road 2, was created between Toronto and Kingston. Vestiges of early taverns and inns where stagecoach travellers stayed are still evident along the route today. One well-known restored site, that of
the Grafton Village Inn east of Cobourg, remains a favorite stop for today’s travellers wanting a good meal and overnight accommodation. In the early days of settlement, goods were transported in and out of the county via the harbours along Lake Ontario, including the natural protected inlet at Brighton. Those in the shipping trade built large homes with “widow’s walks” at the peaks where the womenfolk could watch for arriving vessels. Railways moved goods into the interior and brought out area resources. In 1854, a short-lived railway line was built from Cobourg to Harwood and across Rice Lake to Peterborough. Winter ice soon carried away the wooden timbers although there are remnants of the structure near the southern shore of Rice Lake. It is a good fishing spot today.
Many of the county’s municipal buildings were constructed during the 1850s and 1860s and remain in use today. The most famous and magnificent is Victoria Hall in Cobourg, officially opened by Edward, Prince of Wales in 1860. It is designated a national heritage site. It contains an Old Bailey courtroom and a replica of the office once used by Cobourg’s Father of Confederation, James Cockburn, for whom a park in Cobourg is named. Bounded by lakes in the north and the south (Rice Lake and Lake Ontario) with numerous rivers and streams in between, people in Northumberland are almost always within sight of water. Water has shaped the communities and added to its colourful history. The TrentSevern Waterway, which took almost 90 years to build, traverses the county ‘s northern boundary and is an important recreation and tourist route. It was completed in 1920. In the eastern end of Northumberland, the Lake Ontario waterways were once riddled by pirates and then, later, during prohibition in the U.S., rumrunners plied their illegal but lucrative trade. Presqu’ile Park’s lighthouse information centre near Brighton is a great place to check into this part of the area’s checkered past. &
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A Warm Welcome It’s a pleasant phenomenon, this pattern of visitors turning into full-time Cobourg residents.
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aybe it’s the smalltown friendliness people encounter while walking the town’s golden sandy beach or its boardwalks. It could be Cobourg’s progressive entertainment and art scene, its reputation as a wellness centre, or the range of shopping opportunities from unique retail outlets in its historical downtown to big box stores and regional mall. Or, it might be the choice of housing opportunities: a harbourfront condo: a home in a “new urban” community overlooking Lake Ontario; a heritage building converted into seniors’ residences; or a countryside bungalow in one of its neighbouring, rural municipalities in Northumberland County. As the “county seat,” Cobourg has been a centre of business and commerce from early times when goods were shipped via the Great Lakes and then inland by rail. Years later, Cobourg’s allure continues: the town also boasts large manufacturers, service, retail and smaller entrepreneurs – and their customers. The town’s extraordinary quality of life has been touted in numerous magazine and newspaper articles. Most recently, the great weather here has resulted in Cobourg ranking amongst
the top 10 places in all of Canada! Many visitors come to enjoy the annual Waterfront Festival every Canada Day weekend, the town’s heritage home and garden tours, Ghost Walks, outdoor cafes, or to take in a dragon boat race or beach volley ball tournament. Some arrive in Cobourg as part of a team attending a hockey or ball tournament to stay at one of the wellappointed hotels, historical inns or B&Bs. Enticed by the town’s many offerings, people frequently spend free time checking out Cobourg’s many green spaces, including the golf course by The Mill restaurant and pub, or indulging in an afternoon spa experience. A short car ride takes you into the rolling hills of Northumberland where the county boasts two forests offering hiking, cross-country skiing and other kinds of trail riding. From Cobourg’s shore on Lake Ontario, it is only 15 minutes to Rice Lake and the TrentSevern Waterway to the north. &
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Arts & Entertainment
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njoy theatre and music in the second floor Concert Hall of magnificent, historical Victoria Hall. On the third floor of Victoria Hall is the Art Gallery of Northumberland with an on-going schedule of exhibitions, lectures and special events. On the same property, adjacent to Victoria Hall, is the Firehall Theatre with a smaller stage. Northumberland Players regularly perform here.
Northumberland Players’ summer theatre camp manager Shannon Oliver has worked on several movie sets as an actor and kids can learn from her how an amateur career can move forward. There’s seasonal dinner theatre at the Best Western Cobourg Convention Centre and Inn. The new Park Playhouse & Performing Arts Centre opened late in 2007 at the former Park Theatre on King Street East, Cobourg, offering a variety
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of entertainment opportunities to the public. Cobourg is also home to the Northumberland Orchestra. In addition, Northumberland County’s Friends of Music presents a series of classical concerts from each fall through winter. In addition to the summer theatre mentioned above, girls and teens can also have an international experience through the local La Jeunesse Girls’ Choir. This professionally trained choir of young people has travelled and performed throughout Europe and received acclaim for their amazing selections and technique. The choir is a four-time, international Gold Medal winner. The choir also breaks out into other performing ensembles and often sings in local church venues. The La Jeunesse CDs provide a window on the range of music these amazing young people make, while their performances are uplifting and well-attended. La Jeunesse Youth Orchestra is another special opportunity for youth in the area. It includes strings, woodwinds,
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brass and percussion and is open to those aged 10-22. Another musical group with international recognition is the Concert Band of Cobourg, which makes its presence known every year in Plattsburg, N.Y at the 1812 re-enactment weekend and at many local events and venues, as well. In Cobourg, you also find a variety of musical genre offered up in restaurants, coffeehouses and open-air when bands and individual performers take over the Band Shell for free summer weeknight concerts in Victoria Park by the beach. Music and theatre is also the fare in nearby Port Hope’s Cameco Capitol Arts, Canada’s last operating atmospheric theatre. The interior looks like a medieval courtyard and the ceiling has moving clouds over its blue sky. A multi-million-dollar addition offers other smaller theatrical settings and reception area. In fact, from one side of Northumberland to the other, there are galleries, theatre locations and stages located in everything from restored
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buildings and barns to hilly fields. The annual Shelter Valley Folk Festival presents professional, live performances from sun up to well past sundown every Labour Day weekend. The festival board also hosts events and performances throughout the year. Enjoy classical and other musical performances at the Westben barn theatre near Campbellford – or take in the open-air performances at the All Canadian Jazz Festival in Port Hope each September. The natural beauty of the area’s waterways and undulating hills has long been a draw for artists and artisans and studios dot the landscape. A fall studio tour is a perennial favourite. There are movies in Victoria Park in Cobourg, the chance to enjoy an old drive-inn theatre on the outskirts of town or take in old films at the Capitol Theatre or during the Northumberland Film Festival in Cobourg and Port Hope. Cobourg and area is definitely an arts centre with many participating, supporting and enjoying the cultural scene. &
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FROM BEACHES TO BOARDWALKS
On the Water Construction of Cobourg’s harbour commenced in1829. Its life began with a wooden breakwater and cribs. The original lighthouse at the entranceway remains today.
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he vast, cement east pier at the harbour is where midway lights sparkle during the Canada Day Waterfront Festival. It has an expansive sandy public beach, protected marina and yacht club facilities, elevated east boardwalk and wooden boardwalk circumventing small sand dunes and rare flora and fauna at the west harbour. The combination is quite a different experience for today’s visitors. Victoria Park, referred to as the “jewel” of the waterfront, abuts Victoria Beach. It is home to myriad walkways, a flora clock, beautiful gardens, a children’s nautical play area, an opensided pavilion with picnic tables, outdoor movie nights, a Christmas season lighting extravaganza and an historic band shell where weekly concerts take place in the summer.
Further to the west is another wonderful public green space within walking distance to the downtown. Rotary Waterfront Park has a creek and a grand view of the spectacular historical edifice, Victoria Hall, with its marvelous clock tower, Grecian columns and white garden with rock fountain. The fun factor at Cobourg’s lakefront has increased yearly. Visitors come on foot from the nearby downtown or residential neighbourhoods, by car from as far away as the GTA, and — of course — by boat. There are full-time and transient slips at the full-service marina with bicycles for those who want to take in the sights at a faster pace than a leisurely walk around town while they restock their boats. Dredging keeps the mouth of the harbour clear for the annual boating season.
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The Waterfront Trail, which roughly follows Lake Ontario from the Niagara Escarpment, includes a section through Cobourg that takes you over a bridge, through several parks to the main sandy beach where the waves lap your legs if you wade in. The Waterfront Trail continues eastward along County Road 2 at the eastern outskirts of the town, dipping to the Lake Ontario shore at various Northumberland communities as it continues to its eastern terminus. Cobourg is also only a few minutes from Rice Lake with one of the areas largest resorts, Golden Beach Resort, offering accommodation, sports and all the water-based activities you and your family want to enjoy. &
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Dining Experience
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obourg offers many delightful dining experiences. Because the community is expanding around its unique historical downtown adjacent to the harbour and beach, chefs and restaurateurs are attracted to this fine setting. You can enjoy an oyster bar with jazz, coffee with a bit of poetry or schnitzels and spatzli, just for starters. Eat in an historical, restored and beautifully appointed dining room like that at the Woodlawn Inn, at an outside heated patio or in the sunlight at a window-side seating in various restaurants. Fine dining with a splash of fun in the heart of lively downtown Cobourg, best describes the Northside. With a bursting wine cellar, a sophisticated menu offering a wide range of tapas dishes, and a romantic dining atmosphere, the Northside, formerly the Northside Grill, is as much a must for first time visitors as it is a hot spot for courting in Cobourg.
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on and Carol Owen have owned The Oasis Bar & Grill since August of 1992 and have grown the business from a small 30 seat café to a full service 185-seat restaurant. They purchased the property in 1995 and in March of 1998 they opened Crabby Carol’s Raw Oyster Bar & Lounge in the space that had been known to locals as Tradewinds. The restaurant enjoys a wonderful following of local regulars and visitors from the Greater Toronto Area through to Kingston. During the summer months boaters from around the Great Lakes frequent the flower filled patio and enjoy the fare and the charm at this local dining gem. There is a definite personal stamp that the two owners have placed on their establishment. The walls are filled with a picture gallery of many events depicting staff and customers hard at play. Posters from many of the local theatre groups are displayed, as they are strong supporters of the arts. Maybe it’s the care taken to each detail of service, menu, music and décor that defines The Oasis as the place to be when visiting Cobourg and Via Destinations Magazine to call The Oasis “The Heart and Soul of Cobourg” The Oasis has become an integral part of the community. They have hosted weddings, wedding rehearsal parties, wakes, live dinner theatre, business retreats, church services and many, many fund raising events. Couples have been engaged there, married on the patio, and some met there for the first time. People come to laugh, remember, sing and to share quiet moments together. It’s the food,
staff, atmosphere and family ownership that all weave together to make this restaurant a true Oasis. Live music is, and always has been an important part of the fabric of the Oasis. Since 1992 when the Owens moved from Etobicoke to Cobourg they began showcasing great local talent along with professional musicians from Toronto, Nashville, Scotland, Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Manitoba, Vancouver and Europe. Don had been a professional musician for more than 25 years and The Oasis became a perfect way to keep his finger in the musical pie. Since those early days live music has exploded onto the Cobourg scene. It’s amazing how many talented people we have in our
community. You can catch the acts Wednesday nights at 7:30 and Don and his friends: Bruce Longman, Rob Page and Troy Howard each Sunday at 5pm, when they perform as “PHLO” The Oasis focuses on providing high quality foods at very reasonable prices, a well selected wine list, micro brewed beers and a fun Martini and Cocktail menu. Cobourg is on the edge of a growth trend, and as Don meets visitors at The Oasis it is his great pleasure to brag about this vibrant town, with its acute sense of volunteerism, arts, culture and safe community feeling. It’s wonderful to know The Oasis plays a small role in all that is good about Cobourg &
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Places to Stay Nothing can be more welcoming than finding a place where you feel right at home even when you are on the road. In Cobourg, the variety of B&Bs, offer a home away from home. They have great views, some right on the water, others in historically renovated mansions overlooking pretty green spaces. The Woodlawn Inn is a gracious setting for an overnight stay, or longer, close to all downtown amenities. From rooms at the Breakers Motel, you can see the waves lap on the beach while you watch the flickering flames from your bedroom fireplace. And gourmet cook Cathryn Thompson, your host at MacKechnie House, offers to-die-for breakfasts, just steps from Lake Ontario. If you are attending a conference or wanting a place for a convention, look no further than the Best Western Cobourg Convention Centre and Inn 905-372-2105. There are also several motor inns. If you want something a little closer to nature, there is even a lake-side trailer park and camping at Victoria Park with its gorgeous white sand beach. Seasonal and temporary sites are available. & COBOURG ACCOMMODATION LISTING:
Best Western Inn , 930 Burnham St., 905-372-2105
Breakers Motel - 94 Green St. 905-372-9231
Comfort Inn – 121 Densmore Rd., 905-372-7007
Corner Cottage - 181 Bagot St. 905-372-3437
Essex House - 351 George St. 905-377-3922
King George Inn, 77 Albert St., 905-373-4610
Inn by the Mill, 1000 Ontario Street, 905-372-6062
MacKechnie House - 173 Tremaine St. 905-372-6242
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Shopping Opened in 1989 in northwest Cobourg, Northumberland Mall today has undergone a massive renovation and expansion project.
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ow in its 21st year, Northumberland Mall has gone through an extensive makeover during the past few years, updating the property with new washrooms, floor tiles, signage, soft furnishings and of course new stores and services, all preparation for another 20 years of fabulous shopping. Northumberland Mall is quickly becoming a major shopping destination with popular anchors Zellers, Sears and Metro grocery store, the addition of new retailers Le Chateau, Urban Planet and Sport Check, convenient services and great entertainment with movie theatres, bowling alley and much more! Throughout all of the changes to Northumberland Mall, many things have remained constant – a strong commitment to the community through its position as one of the largest employers in Cobourg and supporter of many county wide initiatives and charities, the dedication to delivering great customer service and, of course, a pledge to continue to provide shoppers with an amazing line-up of retailers. The mall is located across from a Canadian Tire superstore and adjacent to one of the fastest growing new neighbourhoods within Cobourg. The mall is also not far from the town’s big box stores, Wal-Mart and Home Depot. An original tenant of Northumberland Mall at 1111 Eglin S. W., Cobourg, Marcello Citrullo has been cutting and styling hair for clients and their families in the Cobourg, Port Hope and surrounding areas He is very proud of his longevity in a
perpetually changing industry. Much of his success is due to this continued effort to maintain and upgrade skills to stay up-to-date with the latest styles. Looking for a change in style? The staff at Quattro will help and advise you through the process. They are trained in up-to-the-minute techniques and products and have great tips to pass on, including how to maintain the look you want.
If your wedding is planned, a free consultation is offered. And, if prom night is coming up, Quattro will make it perfect with a sleek up-do for the lady and perhaps a new and daring look for the gentleman. You can give them a call at 905-3730797. With longer hours than other salons, they are open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Whatever you’re looking for, Northumberland Mall offers one-stop shopping for goods and services you need: groceries, equipment, books, clothing, pet supplies, electronics, health supplies, and more. &
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ANTIQUING COLLECTABLES People come from all over to check out the warehousing and retail outlet of Legacy Building. Everything from wrought iron fences that once surrounded old mansions to decorative gingerbread trim and columns can be found near piles of salvaged lumber, windows and other historical building items. This is a place where new life springs from the past as delighted select pieces to use in restoration projects or as conversation pieces in their new homes or apartments. Among the downtown retail outlets where collecting old things to preserve them is as important as finding ones to use in a new way, is “All My Art” where artist Katherine O’Mally Greer has turned painted window panes as old frames into pieces of art. Katherine Berry’s Cobourg Antique Marketplace is another place to check out. Several other downtown stores deal in collectable furniture housewares and replicas of early Canadiana. &
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fitness classes to help improve key areas of fitness and help you feel and look great! Check out our schedules online at www.ymcanorthumberland.com to see all of our classes. At the Cobourg YMCA, we’re not just about fitness... we’re about fun! We offer the widest variety of youth and afterschool programming in the community. From the Wii Fitness Challenge to Crafty Kids — no matter what you’re into, we have something to keep you engaged while you learn, grow and stay active with your friends. Sports, arts,
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challenge? Try out our aquatics classes like AquaFit and H20 Yoga! In addition to recreational programming, we provide a safe and nurturing environment for your young children. Our For a refreshing twist, your six licensed child care centres Cobourg YMCA offers are committed to your child’s extensive aquatics programs, education and swimming lessons, open swim development, sessions and activities at our and to indoor pool, and at Centennial maximizing the Pool in Victoria Park during the personal growth months of July and August. of each young Swimming classes are available person in our for all levels and abilities. We care. Every day, also offer development and our attentive certification classes for aspiring and involved lifeguards and instructors. staff ensures Looking for a unique fitness your child’s continued enthusiasm and capacity for lifelong learning. Your Cobourg YMCA also offers earlyliteracy and other parenting support programs, international development
opportunities like youth exchanges, through our partner YMCA in Nicaragua and summer day camp! Check out www.ymcanorthumberland.com and learn more about everything we have to offer! Discover all the possibilities at your Cobourg YMCA!
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THE COBOURG PUBLIC LIBRARY PROVIDES OPEN ACCESS TO SUPERIOR RESOURCES AND QUALITY CUSTOMER SERVICE TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT PERSONAL AND COMMUNITY GROWTH FOR THE RESIDENTS OF COBOURG AND HAMILTON TOWNSHIP.
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t could be said that the library is one of the hubs of a community. Not only can you find books on any subject, information in all media forms can be found in this great building. As technology finds its growing role in our lives, the Cobourg Public Library is adapting to best serve the public. Some of the services that may not immediately come to mind that are available at the main branch of the Cobourg Public Library are: Computer Services Computers with internet are available for public use, including a fully accessibly unit for people who are visually impaired. There is free Wi-Fi service for patrons to use with their own laptop or other mobile device, within the Library. We have a computer dedicated for government related use. Whether researching government information, updating address information, or filling out forms, there is a place for you here.
Volunteers are available, by appointment, for computer training. Our volunteers are qualified to help you learn how to use most common computer programs. From basic internet and email users, to those who are looking to get more use out of their programs, we can help. All branches of the Library (Cobourg, Bewdley and Gore’s Landing) provide access to dvds, videos, music cds, and video games. While all items may not be immediately available in the satellite branch locations in Bewdley and Gore’s Landing, your requested item can be held for you at your desired location when the item is available. You can always access your account online to renew materials, search for a title, and place a hold request on an item, through the website www.cobourg.library.on.ca. Of course the Cobourg Public Library will always be a place for books, but as the times change the Cobourg Public Library will work within the technologies to best serve our community. &
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Seniors The latest numbers from Statistics Canada reveal a growing percentage of the country’s citizens are over the age of 55 and that number is higher than the provincial average in Cobourg and Northumberland County.
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important work of the hospital auxiliary, including running its tuck shop in the modern medical facility in Cobourg. There are seniors’ organizations such as several Probus Clubs comprised of mainly retired professions who meet regularly to enjoy meals and speakers on timely topics. Service clubs like Rotary, Lions and Lioness have strong senior memberships and there are others like the Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodges made up primarily of mature men and women who live in Cobourg and area. A great deal of the new housing being constructed in Cobourg is for retirement-style living, as well as assisted living for seniors range from informal social activities like Meals on Wheels and home-nursing care. Cobourg recognizes its seniors with annual awards honouring their importance to the community. Among them is the citizen-of-the-year award, which traditionally is presented to a mature individual who has served the community. &
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A Place to Call Home Many people who relocate to Cobourg say they looked for their perfect new home in a lot of different places before they stopped here. Once here, however, they immediately knew this was the place for them.
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rom young professionals, looking to raise children outside the city, to soon-tobe retirees getting ready to enjoy their more mature years, all have chosen Cobourg for their new home. The small-town feeling and big-time friendliness are part of Cobourg’s attraction. It’s beautiful beach, multiple parks and walking/cycling trails, historical downtown with quaint shops,
plus the big box stores and regional mall and a strong arts-andentertainment scene are also attributes. Add in the housing mix of historically restored mansions, Ontario cottages, new lakefront condos, bungalows, townhouses and rural-sized lots available in the newly amalgamated “Community East” area of Cobourg from neighbouring Hamilton Township, and the total, highly-attractive picture emerges.
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The town grows at about 200 residential units a year. In 1989, developer Max LeMarchant started assembling land outside the west end of Cobourg north of Lake Ontario in the same year Northumberland Mall opened close by. He envisioned creating a “new urbanism” community. With partners Rae Carruthers and Bill O‚’Malley of Brampton and architect Andres Duany, they worked to create that oldfashioned sense of place with traditional architectural and a grid street pattern. The Hamilton Township lands were amalgamated into the Town of Cobourg and a secondary plan setting out development of the new community has now been accomplished. About 60 homes have been built in “New Amherst” where the scale is for the pedestrian, where business and home can be combined, and where, when the neighbourhood commercial component is constructed, people will walk to retail and service outlets. The focus of New Amherst is the three-story clock tower with its rich copper construction looking out onto parkland. Al LeBlanc is a hometown boy who left an accounting and controller’s profession behind to create homes for people to live in and enjoy. Le Blanc Enterprises is a well-known and respected development company that is currently building in the Densmore/Parkview Hills Drive area of Cobourg and its owner loves what he does. The subdivision, near the $15 million St. Mary’s School that Mr. LeBlanc constructed when he was still in his long-time partnership with Bob Haynes, contains a mix of single family homes and affordable housing. His first project in partnership with Mr. Haynes was Maplewood Estates in 1989 in the area north of the Cobourg YMCA Elgin Street, where about 140 housing units were constructed. The distinctive Oxford Court on Elgin Street, with its Tudorstyle condominiums was next. There are five buildings of eight units each and they look as good today as they did when the Creekside project went up. Mr. LeBlanc was one of the first condo developers in Cobourg. His next project was Parkview Hills in 1995 where he continues to build. There are 210 single family homes plus Birchwood Trail Village’s 64 condos in phases I and II. The current phase, Densmore Village will add another 60 condo units. These four-unit pods, white and green “garden homes” are in a cozy-looking affordable housing style – small, but with green space to enjoy. Also under construction are eight single-family homes in the final phase of the Parkview Hills development, for which there are plans for 500 units to be built over seven to 10 years, depending on the market. This phase includes cluster housing, apartment-style condos up to six storeys, plus individual, freestanding homes. Refurbishing historic homes, additions and reconstruction projects are also ongoing in Cobourg. There are local professionals working in this field whether you need a custom new home or renovations. &
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Educational Opportunities It takes a whole community to raise a child.
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home to Trent University, while to the west Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) are located in Oshawa. The Universal Workers Union Local 185 Life Long Learning Centre in Cobourg’s east-end industrial park trains and retrains people in a number of construction trades. Willis College (formerly Trillium College) has been in Cobourg for 14 years and has expanded its courses to include business, health care and others. The college prides itself on small class sizes taught by retired professionals or those still working parttime in the industry. Most of the students are mature individuals seeking retraining or updating to re-enter the workforce after raising their children. Northumberland Montessori School has its main campus on Danforth Road in Hamilton Township. Owner Claudia Langlois says the school is designed to
support each child’s progress at his or her own pace. “We go with the child,” she says. Instruction is in small groups of two or three, sometimes up to five, for children aged six to 13 years. They learn from one another with the older children reinforcing what they’ve learned by sharing their knowledge. The school environment is “like a family” and children, progressing at their own pace, tend to strive to do better, gaining confidence and self esteem, “secure in who they are,” says Ms. Langlois. Cobourg has two public and one Roman Catholic high school, each with its own special culture and educational opportunities. Northumberland County’s political headquarters is located in Cobourg and the building has this important sign on display. It reads” “It takes a whole community to raise a child.” It’s a philosophy this area embraces. &
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Northumberland Hills Hospital
Cobourg is one of the very few community hospitals in Ontario equipped with an MRI. The emergency department has a triage centre to speed up assessment and care. From the first stage of a person’s life to the end, Northumberland Hills Hospital has the personnel and facilities to treat a wide range of conditions from medical and surgical to rehabilitative and obstetrics. It is also well connected to regional hospitals when patient conditions warrant these specialties. The hospital has a strong palliative care unit with highly trained personnel. Just 10 minutes east in nearby Port Hope, a medical health centre has been established with medical health teams to address Ontario’s family doctor shortage. And there are several walk-in clinics and offices of doctors in private practice in the area, including a wide range of specialists. &
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nstalled in the fall of 2007, the specialized equipment at Northumberland Hills Hospital provides a wide range of diagnostic testing without a huge patient wait list. The 137-bed hospital was built in 2003. Equipped with state-of-the-art health care tools, it attracts health care professionals wanting to live and work in a beautiful area. The Ontario College of Family Physicians chose Cobourg physician, Dr. Michael Bayer as its 2007 Ontario Family Physician of the Year, Eastern Region. The catchment area of the hospital includes the surrounding municipalities of Hamilton Township, AlnwickHaldimand Township, the Municipality of Port Hope and Cramahe Township. The hospital employs over 500 people.
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Festivals & Good Times All year ‘round there are festivals, community celebrations and great events underway in, or around, the county seat of Cobourg.
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ummer is the peak season with the Waterfront Festival at Cobourg’s harbour. Thousands of people throng the lakeshore enjoying the arts and craft shows, the midway stretching out into Lake Ontario along the east pier, music, demonstrations and a wide variety of food and drink. The highlight of the Canada Day weekend bursts out of the sky as spectacular fireworks reflect over the water off Cobourg’s beach. The Highland Games, with its competitions of strength, pipes and drum bands, and Highland-style dancing, is another summertime high in Cobourg. In August, the sandcastle-making festival is gaining attention further afield every year. Five master sculptures and 54 amateur teams took part in 2007. Downtown Cobourg celebrates every season from the opening of its downtown farmer’s market in the
spring through to closing just before Christmas. There’s a Busker Festival in the summer and Harvest Time Festival in the fall. Each is accompanied by great shopping and sales opportunities as families congregate and the main street takes on a Mardi Gras-type atmosphere. This year, Cobourg is holding its second annual Winterfest at the harbourfront, complete with ice sculpting, all kinds of games and activities, polar bear dip, plus a restaurant campaign called Savoury Celebrations. Of course, the yuletide season is celebrated with Christmas Magic, which starts with a candlelight walk from Victoria Hall along the main street to Victoria Park where, when the switch is thrown, thousands of lights transform the lakeside venue into a twinkling winter wonderland. This type of Christmas celebration is repeated in the municipalities across
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Northumberland, from Brighton’s lighting display in the east to the moving light splendour at riverside in Campbellford. To the west, the lights blaze from the top of Port Hope’s historical town hall down on the illuminated replicas of early restored buildings, transforming the town’s downtown park. Whether you want to take part in the Alderville First Nation Pow Wow near Roseneath, the Long Lunch down Warkworth’s main street during warmer weather, or brace the chilly waters of the crazy Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny race in Port Hope in the early spring, the choices are yours. Northumberland is also the place to take in a summertime rodeo, one or all of its three annual fall fairs, a variety of garden and home shows or two festivals along the Apple Route. The springtime celebration is Colborne’s Apple Blossom festival, while the fall apple harvest festival is centered in Brighton. And don’t forget to ride the heritage carousel in Roseneath! There is also the largest resort in the area: Golden Beach on the south shore of Rice Lake, where you can snuggle up in front of a fire at a rental cottage after a day of fishing. Take a break from the ordinary with your best friend or family. A warm welcome awaits you in Cobourg and Northumberland.
Dragon Boating 887 DIVISION STREET Cobourg’s dragon boat club had to rent its first slender, oardriven boat. Since then, the club has grown from the original 40 members and now has its own dragon boats. From May to September, you can see the boats practicing five nights at week in the area of the town’s harbour on Lake Ontario. Dragon boating dates back about 2,000 years to China but, in our times, has caught on like wildfire. Local members compete in many venues. Cobourg is home to a large race every fall as part of a fundraiser for Northumberland United Way. In 2007, about $40,000 was raised as 40 teams competed in the harbour on a warm Saturday. The event draws hundreds of enthusiastic spectators. Among Cobourg’s teams is the Survivor Thriver group whose members primarily encompass those who have beaten cancer. There are also teams called the Waverunners, Dragonflies, Waterwarriors and Pretty Fast Dragons. Practices start at 6 p.m. Thursday through Sundays. The key to success is getting all 20 sets of paddlers in a dragon boat hitting the water at the same time to achieve a lightning-fast start to out-paddle the competition. There’s paddle strategy that literally lifts the boat out of the water. One person steers with a single oar at the rear while a front drummer keeps the pace and encourages the unified effort needed for success. Club members range from 13 into their 80s. There are both mixed and women’s’ teams, according to the website about the non-profit organization. For more information, go to www.northumberland.com/dragonboat and maybe you too will get hooked. There’s fun, friendship and it’s great exercise in the Great Outdoors! &
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ictoria Hall, the town’s main municipal building and home to the Art Gallery of Northumberland, anchors Cobourg’s heritage downtown. Restored in the 1970s, the threestorey, King Street West structure is the historical example other buildings emulate with their restoration efforts. The hall’s clock tower is Cobourg’s unique identifying symbol. Cobourg’s downtown is a combination of restored Victorian-era buildings filled with retail shopping delights, gourmet dining treasures and tiny hideaways from everyday pressures. The tree-lined streetscape is alive with bloom-filled plants, raised in the municipal greenhouses during warm months. In colder months, festive decorations warm the vista. In addition to the wide range of
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services and goods available in the downtown core, there are many side-street alternative health outlets, from the Colourful Turtle to Heaven On Earth Spa and Mystic Roots. Enjoy one of the many sidewalk cafes and outdoor eateries as you rest between shopping and pampering. Downtown coffee shops and restaurants offer arts and entertainment ranging from artistic shows to poetry readings and jazz sessions throughout the week, and on weekends. Enjoy the unique festivals such as the Busker Street Festival in summer, or the spring-to-fall Cobourg’s Farmers’ Market south of Victoria Hall hosted by Cobourg’s Downtown Business Improvement Area. You can also take a walking tour to learn more about Cobourg’s heritage including Dressler House and museum, the site where Oscar-winning actress Marie Dressler lived at 212 King St. W. It was rebuilt after a fire about 20 years ago. A commemorative stay honours this comic lady. The DBIA’s award-winning Ghost Walks also offer people the chance to learn a little history, tour wonderful buildings and sites, plus get a little spooked all at the same time. Shiver with delight! &
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he beaches, waterways, trails, recreational facilities and green spaces throughout Cobourg are magnificent. Sailing masts float above brilliant blue waters as sailing enthusiasts sail in and out of the protected harbour. Victoria Beach is the manicured main beach. The West Beach is a natural beach, with a boardwalk to view this preserve for rare flora and fauna. Three creeks flow southward to Lake Ontario through the town. The presence of soothing water is everywhere you look. Victoria Beach is not only a place for a peaceful walk or early morning jog, but home to great swimming, provincial-level volleyball competitions, a sand-castle building festival and triathlon events. It’s a wonderful place for families to gather for a day of sun and fun. A covered pavilion harkens back to the early 1900s when Cobourg attracted American residents for summer vacations. Today, people can book the heritage-looking pavilion on
the edge of the lake for a family reunion or celebration. There is a campground at the beach with utilities, washrooms, showers and laundry facilities. There are areas for tenting as well as seasonal and transient camper sites. Cobourg’s marina has a reputation around the lake as one of the best, fullservice locations with washrooms, showers, fuel, pump-out, tourist information, launching ramp and the availability of charter boats for those wanting a Lake Ontario fishing experience. The marina is only a block from the main downtown shopping and historical town centre. Both summer dockage and winter boat storage are available. The Cobourg Yacht Club is located right next door to the marina. You can charter fishing trips on Lake Ontario or to salmon fish in the Ganaraska River at Port Hope. The green space in town is extensive. Area and local parks dot the town and there is an expansive arboretum on Elgin Street.
Four baseball diamonds and a skateboard facility are located at Donegan Park on the east side of town, complete with a canteen. Legion Fields is a world-class facility with three diamonds, two with lights for play at night, and softball dimensions that attract tournaments. Built in 1994, it has two public address systems and two press boxes. Lions Park soccer fields are on D’Arcy Street near Legion Fields. There are a number of parkettes in Cobourg’s various neighbourhoods. Many access the lake, like Tracey Parkette, Fitzhugh Shores Park and Rotary Waterfront Park immediately south of Victoria Hall. Cobourg has two ice pads as part of its arena complex located close to its downtown. The Northumberland YMCA, with an indoor pool, recently upgraded its facilities and equipment. Ontario’s Waterfront Trail meanders through town near the lakefront after it leaves County Road 2 where there are a growing number of paved paths for walking and cycling. &
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Pet Lovers Paradise Pets are part of many peoples’ lives today. In Cobourg and area, there are professionals and facilities dedicated to helping pets feel good and remain healthy. In the town’s historic downtown core, the owners of “All Creatures Great and Small” provide everything from the good nutrition and daily care to the best play toys. There are many caring veterinarians with experience dealing with all breeds of dogs and cats in the area, along with those more conversant with reptiles and larger animals like horses and cows. Uberdog Ranch and Spa, just north of town, provides a getaway for rover and clients come from as far away as Toronto for their very own type of R&R. Not far away is a hilltop B&B which caters to those who want to bring their horse on their vacation. The facilities include an equestrian centre and access to the Northumberland Hills forest trails. &
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GOLFING ACROSS NORTHUMBERLAND
Ash Brook Golf Club
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Fore T T he terrain of Northumberland County, with its undulating hills and watercourses, makes it a natural place for golfing. There are many different courses and enough variety to challenge all levels of skill. Cobourg has its own unique course alongside Cobourg Creek, complete with a millpond and waterfall. Golfers and their friends can enjoy breakfasts, lunches and dinners in the restored mill, the centerpiece of the Elgin and Ontario Street site. There is a bar with ground floor walkout to a secluded patio and second floor deck from which to watch the golfing action or enjoy the
wildlife drawn to the creek. Each spring, people don hip waders to help salmon make it up and over the waterfalls. There is all kinds of outdoor action! At the other end of the county at Brighton, Timber Ridge has been classed among the top 100 golf courses in Canada. It is a very challenging and beautiful course. Along Dale Road, there are two golf courses in Hamilton Township, one in Port Hope. On County Road 45 north of Cobourg, Roxburgh Glen Golf Club offers a pastoral setting with good food throughout the golfing season. In Alnwick-Haldimand Township to the east, there are three courses. &
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Pine Ridge Golf & Country
Club Warkworth 705-924-2687
Port Hope Golf & Country
Club 82 Victoria St. S., Port Hope 905-885-6478
Shelter Valley Creek Golf
Course 1255 Shelter Valley Rd., Grafton 905-349-3003
Shelter Valley Pines Golf Club
1805 Shelter Valley Rd., Grafton 905-349-3427
Timber Ridge Golf Club
Brighton 613-475-1022
Warkworth Golf & Country
Club Warkworth 705-924-2569
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Places of Worship
Calvary Baptist Church
CHURCH LISTINGS
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166 King St. W 905-372-9534
Christian Alliance Church
1307 Ontario St. 905-372-2311
Christian Reformed Church
440 King St. E. 905-372-3642
Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints
RR4 Cobourg 905-372-5523
Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church
594 Court House Rd. 905-372-7342
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses
7658 Telephone Road 905-372-5671
The early history of Cobourg can be seen in some of its churches St. Peter’s Anglican Church, across from Victoria Park at the corner of King Street East and College streets, has expanded in several architecturallysympathetic stages over the years from its first appearance in the 1800s. The most recent addition created a Great Hall, gym, expanded childcare facilities and a nursing station. From the outside, the heritage of the church has been well maintained.
St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, on Division Street, is located right next to its elementary school and has long been an anchor in the community. Trinity United Church has long been established at its Chapel Street site and nearby is its seniors residential facility built several decades ago. Church groups also continue to play an important part in the high level of volunteerism for which the town is well recognized. &
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church
200 King W. 905-372-7411
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
388 William St. 905-372-8110
St. Peter’s Anglican Church
240 College St. 05-372-3442
Cobourg Salvation Army
59 Ballantine St. 905-372-3832
Trinity United Church
15 Chapel St. 905-372-7911
THE COBOURG LION’S COMMUNITY CENTRE The Cobourg Lion’s Community Centre has been serving the community for over 30 years. The Cobourg Lion’s Club, management and staff are determined to make all occasions an event to remember. Full service menu, fully licensed and wheelchair accessible. Our Cobourg community stands to benefit greatly from functions held here as our dollars go back into the community.
157 Elgin St. E., Cobourg 905-372-6217 www.cobourglionscommunitycentre.com
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Dining
Cat & The Fiddle, The
38 Covert Street 905-377-9029
Co-Burger Grill Inc.
140 King Street West 905-373-1179
1-2-3 Restaurant
Eastside Mario’s
43 King Street West
75 Strathy Road
905-373-4330
905-377-8556
Corfu Mediterranean Grill
Free Topping Pizza
8 King St. East
144 King Street West
905-377-8164
905-372-8131
905-372-8999
2-4-1 Pizza
Country Style Donuts
Frenchies Delicatessen-Charcuterie
1 Strathy Road, Unit 9
821 Division Street
246 Division Street
905-373-5322
905-377-8800
905-372-7200
Arthur’s Restaurant
Crabby Carol’s Raw Oyster Bar
Gourmet Coffee Wireless Internet Cafe
930 Burnham Street
(A.K.A. Oasis Bar & Grill)
91 King Street West
905-372-2105
31 King Street East
905-372-5056
905-372-6634
Boston Pizza
1111 Elgin St. W.
Dairy Dream
Harbourlight Delights
164 Division Street
Northumberland Mall
66 King Street East
905-377-8317
905-372-4222
905-372-2537
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Coffee Shop, The
Buttermilk Cafe, The
Dairy Queen
Harden & Huyse Chocolates
201 Division Street
44 King Street West
950 Division Street
905-377-9917
905-373-7247
905-377-9280
Capone’s Italian Eatery
Divine Cravings
Home Plate Pancake House &
Restaurant
77 Albert Street
9 King Street East
975 Elgin Street West
905-377-9971
905-377-9775
905-372-7212
Casey’s Grill Bar
Dutch Oven Food Services
J&J Steak & Burger
1 Strathy Road
7 King Street West
8 Elgin St.
905-372-9784
905-372-2263
905-372-6747
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Jim’s Pizza Palace
134 King Street West 905-372-6826
Kelly’s Homelike Inn
209 Third Street 905-372-3234
Kentucky Fried Chicken
507 Division Street 905-372-7711
McDonald’s Restaurant
805 William Street 905-372-6335
McDonald’s Restaurant Wal-Mart
75 Strathy Road 905-373-0268
MacGregor’s Restaurant & Pub
39 King Street East 905-377-0551
Matterhorn Restaurant, The
95 King Street West 905-372-5231
Meet @ 66 King
NorthShore
66 King East
Brokerage
905-372-2537
Mercury Chocolates
Debra Reid
260 George Street 905-396-7758
Broker of Record
Long Distance: 1-888-626-9034
Midtown Restaurant
email: northshorerealty@eagle.ca www.northshorerealtyinc.com
50 King Street West 905-372-3842
NSR
905 Office
372-0690
24 Hour Pager
‘Serving Northumberland County’
GENEDCO Services Limited Property Management & Rentals Rick Riley - president
P.O. Box 727 15 King St. E. Cobourg, ON K9A 4R5 genedco@bellnet.ca
Tel: 905-372-4420 Fax: 905-372-4616 toll free: 866-339-8781 www.genedco.com
ARCHER SMALL ENGINES • Parts & Service to ATV’s, Snowmobiles, Lawn & Garden Equipment • Services: Welding, Machining & Fabricating 264 William Street Cobourg, ON K9A 3A2
Tel: 905.377.ARCH(2724) Fax: 905.377.8724
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965 William Street
990 Ontario Street
905-372-1841
70 Strathy Road
905-377-8177
Mill Restaurant & Pub
Miss Thailand Cuisine
Pizza Pizza
Swiss Chalet
905-377-0533 The Human Bean
100 King Street West
100 King Street West
905-372-1782
80 King Street West
905-377-8998
Mr. Sub
Sizzling Wok
905-377-1755 Tim Horton’s Donuts
1111 Elgin Street West
1060 Burnham Street
Northumberland Mall
970 Division Street
905-373-1972
905-372-6060
905-373-9043
110 King Street West
905-372-8566
34 Covert St.
905-372-5289
905-372-4982
Munro’s Downtown
Spice of Life Bar and Bistro
Wendy’s
20 King Street West
905-372-0624
365 Westwood Dr., Westwood Plaza
905-373-7003
905-377-9999
Northside Grill
Square Boy Pizza & Subs
749 William Street
The Cakery
801 William Street Wimpy’s Diner
92 King Street West
905-377-9709
140 King St. W.
905-373-4033
905-372-3954
Oasis Bar & Grill, The
Subway
31 King Street East
905-372-6634
2 Strathy Road
Pizza Hut
905-373-6080
Moore Orchards PICK YOUR OWN APPLES & BERRIES Also available in season • • • • • • •
apple cider strawberries raspberries blueberries corn pears homemade pies and jams
Open all year R.R. 5 Cobourg, 3km east of Cobourg on Highway 2 Call for picking times and conditions.
905-372-3911
Allan Simpson Hall Manager N O RT H U M B E R L A N D N O RT H N E VA D A A S S O C I AT I O N
SESSION TIMES Mon.,Tues. & Wed - 12:30 & 7pm Thurs. & Fri - 12:30, 7pm & 10pm Sat. & Sun. - 12:30, 3:30, 7pm & 10pm
884 Division Street Suite #206 Cobourg, ON K9A 5V6
Tel: (905) 372-5427 Fax: (905) 372-5714
1001 Division Street Woodlawn Terrace Inn
420 Division Street 905-372-2235
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THE ROSENEATH CAROUSEL Lakeshore Realty Inc., BROKERAGE Independently Owned and Operated
Michael Cortesis Winner of People’s Choice Award Best Realtor 1011 Elgin Street West Cobourg, ON K9A 5J4 Fax: (905) 373-4096 E-Mail: michael@cortesis.com
www.cortesis.com
Broker
OFFICE: (905)
373-7653
Operates Sunday 1 – 3pm Victoria Day Weekend through Thanksgiving Weekend Car/Truck/Tractor Show N' Shine - July 25th, 2010 Roseneath Fair - October 2nd & 3rd, 2010 For more info visit our web site at www.roseneathcarousel.com
Unscheduled openings and bus tours arranged 9109 County Road 45 Roseneath, Ontario Phone/Fax: 905-352-3778 E-mail: carousel@eagle.ca
“A Better Way Forward”
Northumberland Tire Sales Ltd. Brakes, Shocks, Alignment “Quality Products & Expert Service” 79 Peter St. (Hwy #2) Port Hope (905) 885-8181
8 Strathy Rd. Cobourg (905) 373-8181
Belleville Tire Sales 30 Dundas St., W. Belleville (613) 966-5722
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Retirement living at its finest in the historic town of Port Hope ASSISTED LIVING: Studio, one and two bedroom suites with a complete, inclusive service package. “Respite and Trial Stays Available�
INDEPENDENT LIVING: Open concept, one and two bedroom garden apartments.
905-885-0347 53 Wellington Street, Port Hope, ON L1A 2M5 roseglen@bellnet.ca www.roseglenvillage.com
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Nestled down a flower-filled stone walkway in historic Cobourg you’ll find one of the best outdoor patio settings in eastern Ontario - an oasis of fine food and great live music in a warm and inviting atmosphere. 31 King Street E., Cobourg • 905-372-6634 • oasisbarandgrill.ca
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