DRESSLER HOUSE The Official Guide "Dressler House, birthplace of Oscar-winning Book of Cobourg film star Marie Dressler, is an antique-filled An overview of Cobourg's cottage built in 1832. Licensed, it serves history, events, recreation, Continental cuisine with Canadian pride." accommodation, restaurants, shopping, antiques, transportation, entertainment, the performing 416-372-5243 arts, points of interest, maps and much more! 212 King 8t. W., Cobourg, Ont. 8esquicentennial Celebration: 1987 Welcome to Cobourg Organization of mate~i~l in this INDEX m~kes.no distinction between advertlsmg and edltonal content.
Accommodation, Camping .32-45 Historical Interest Points 37 Antiques 42 Town Centre 25 Art Gallery, Music. 2,3.7.,13.16,17 Miscellaneous 31 Automotive services ,30 -31 Open Sunday 30 Boats, Harbour. 27 Parks...... '35.-36 Banks, Financial institutions 32 Plazas 26 Buses, Bus routes 25 Port Hope .44 Churches 28, 29, 33 Recreation 21, 37-39 Dining, Restaurants 32\-45 Shopping, retail 7-24 Cobourg's own English Style Pub Events (major) 24 Theatre: Performing arts 3, 29 .' Famous people Cinema 30 Two fully licensed rooms and patios of Cobourg 34-35 Further Information 42 Grafton village .43 Emergency Numbers Fine English fare with a comfortable Historical overview Fire 372-2233 and attractive atmosphere of Cobourg , 4-21 Police: Cobourg 372-2243 Weekend Entertainment Maps: General. 21-22-23-24 OPP 372-5421 Accommodation, restaurants. 43 Ambulance 372-6841 Come in for a meal or just a cool one Automotive services 30-31 Hospital 372-6811 Have a game of Darts, Dominoes, Chess Buses 25 Coast Guard 372-6297 or just sit back and relax . ~ 38 Covert St. Visa I wish to extend my sincere appreciation for the patronage and en- \~ j;'::~1 Americ~a:r;:~ ~ ~ thusiastic support from the Town of Cobourg, Chamber of Commerce, ~/)..r ~ "'if8, Reservation for small and large groups accepted @~ Cobourg B.LA., Diamond Triangle, Share Info, Haynes Printing and ~.c/'£I '*. the many individuals that made this publication possible. A special note of thanks also to my editor Maureen McCallum· ~O a\~~~~(p On behalf of all concerned, I welcome you to Cobourg and hope (fOnbersation P that your stay is a rewarding experience. ~ ~ WELCOME TO COBOURG rliallk you for visitillg our tOWII, We liope you eIIjOY tlie ma/1Y attractiolls availa61e to visitors alld you will retlln! ill 1987 to sliare in ollr Sesqllicelltemmial cele6rations!
The object of the Cobourg & District Chamber of Commerce is to promote the com me r c la1 , l.nd ustrial, tourist, agricultural and civic welfare of Cobourg and the surrounding district.
As you make use of this official guid~ you will no doubt become aware of how. fortunate our town is. We boast of a magnificant harbour, marlna, beautiful sandy beach, lovely clean parks and some hlstorlcal landmarks that we are more than proud of.
We hope that whether you are just vislting our area or becoming part of our populace, you will drop into the Chambe~ office and take advantage of "all" our Chamber and town have to offer!!
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QUICK CLEAN Cobourg's Art & Music COIN The Art GaUery of Northumberland, located 3rd floor of Victoria Hall offers the visitor a continuous variety of contemporary and traditional WASH fine art exhibits. Open: Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday & Establishedby the Town of Port Hope, Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m., (Saturday 11a.m.-5 p.m. during July & August). ALL NEW DELUX Town of Cobourg. Hope and Hamilton Townships, to promote economic de- Victoria HaU Concert HaU is Cobourg's centre for the performing arts. C.E. WASHERS See page 16. velopment in the fieldsof industry, The Northumberland Players, Cobourg's prize amateur theatre group, agricultureand tourism. was established in 1976 and performs dinner theatre, musicals, come- 17 BIG FAST DRY dies and drama. They look forward to the day when they perform in the 2nd street fire hall currently being restored. DRYERS The Northumberland Symphony Orchestra, Northumberland Philhar- The Diamond Triangle monic Choir and the Northumberland Sting Ensemble (students), are FREE PARKING Economic Development Commission administered by the Northumberland Orchestra Association which 1011 William Street sponsors public concerts. The T.V. documentary "Making Ovetures", P.O. Box 27 55 Albert Street about the Orchestra was nominated for an Oscar this year. _ Cobourg, Ontario The Lake shore S-ummer Festival and the Concert-Hall bring 3 profes- 2 Minutes from Canada sional productions to Victoria Hall this summer. See page 26 HARBOUR K9A 4K2 The Sweet Adel ines of Cobourg meet Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. in St. Tel. (416) 372-5481 Mary's School on Burnham Street. Barnum House, built in 1817 by (which would survive as Canada's ol- Eliakim Barnum is located 11 km east dest weekly newspaper, now a daily), Cobourg by the lake; yours to enjoy on Highway 2. Barnum, originally reflects the spirit of the time. "It re- from Vermont, built a log house on the mains but to say, that in the conduct Leopold of Saxe-Coburg, Germany in site in 1808 and aside from establish- of this paper neither expense nor ex- 1819. ing a milling and distiller business, be- ertion will be spared to make it a Little remains in the town from this came a Justice of the Peace and source of usefulness and prosperity to earliest period except the stone struc- Colonel of the 3rd Northumberland the district, and entitle it to be es- ture on Durham St., used during the militia. teemed a friend and welcome guest at war of 1812 as an army barracks and The house burnt during the war of every fireside." The Poplars, 18 Spencer St. East. 1812while it quartered British soldiers. They were genteel times in which Barnum rebuilt and this fine Geor- "Messrs. Anderson and Paxton beg to Built in 1827 by John Spencer, the inform the public that they have now county's first sheriff, The Poplars re- gian home remains one of the Province's outstanding examples. It is on hand, a quantity of superior Mould tains its original exterior character. This Regency style home has bow front now a museum and houses an exatrodi- Candles, which they will dispose of at nary collection of typical household unusually low prices, for Cash." Cobourg since 1798; windows which are quite rare in Cana- da .•It is being made into a museum. utensils, farm implements, clothing And for those who weren't so civi- First it was Amherst Just on the outskirts of town on and furniture from this pioneer period. lized "TWO DOLLARS Highway 2 West however, is a Ne- REW ARD- Whereas, on Friday night United Empire Loyalist Eliud Cobourg from 1819 last, some evil-disposed person fired a Nickerson has the distinction of being oclassic frame house built between gun at the house of the Subscriber at the first settler in the Cobourg area. to the early 1830s present occupied as a School House, Amherst, which would grow and in the village of Cobourg, whereas up- change its name to Hamilton and then By the early 1830's, Cobourg had wards of twenty squares of Glass were finally to Cobourg in 1819, was found- become one of the most important broken ... " ed in 1798. towns in Upper Canada both econom- With the completion of the east pier At that time the present town site ically and socially. Optimism and af- of the harbour in May, 1832, which was no more than a cedar swamp, but fluence had come quickly for the 1000 would be followed by the centre and as the land was cleared the water table residents who could boast of 150dwell- west piers in the early forties, the town dropped and the settlement flourished. ings, 20 stores, three taverns, two had a period of rapid expansion and The first store opened in 1808 and by schools, two churches, two distilleries, prosperity. 1817 the influx of half-pay army The Poplars, 18 Spencer St. a tannery, brick works, a woollen mill Lumber became the main export, officers and retired Northwest Compa- and some smaller industries. The followed by wheat, flour, potash, ny fur traders had begun. 1815 and 1830 by the Burnham fami- streets were unpaved but, Cobourg did barley, oatmeal and potatoes. The har- The tnhabitants renamed the settle- ly. It was called Whitehall. Asa Burn- have boardwalks! bour would continue to play an impor- ment Cobourg to honour the marriage ham became mayor of Cobourg in The words of R.D. Chatterton, who tant role in the history of Cobourg of Princess Charlotte to Prince 1861. established The Cobourg Star in 1831 right up to the present day. lence in Upper Canada. However, by its builder D' Arcy Boulton after his there were many citizens of Cobourg marriage to Emily Heath in 1838, is who built lasting reminders of an age said to be one of the finest Regency vil- During the period between 1832 and and sciences and graduated Dr. Augus- in which both craftsmanship and a las still remaining in the Province. The 1857, there seemed little to dispel the ta Stowe in 1888 as the first woman sense of style prevailed even if their matching wings were added shortly af- belief that Cobourg was destined to be- doctor trained in Ontario. By 1892 ventures were somewhat less ter the turn of the century. It is now come a great city. Competion with however, the classrooms and labs were ambitious. known locally as The Dumble house Hamilton and York (Toronto) as a vacated as the school became part of 250 Mathew St., for example, built after the family who lived there follow- cultural and industrial centre seemed the University of Toronto and the about 1840 by Mathew Williams re- ing the Boultons. well within reach. The population had building became the property of the mains one of Cobourg's oldest homes 205 Third St., built about 1840 is risen to 3,300 and Cobourg's aspira- Ontario Hospital system. still intact. one of Cobourg's most frequently tions to greatness came from the as- 420 Division St., known as the Per- visited historical establishments. Origi- sumption that Cobourg's prosperity From Victoria College ry House was built in 1834 by Ebenezer would last forever. to Victoria Hall Perry. Perry was the first chairman on Victoria College was built in 1836 by the board of police commissioners and the Methodist Church as an alternative There is much for the visitor to see eventually became a senator. Port Per- of Pre-Confederation Cobourg. ry and Perry St. are named after him. Wnether it is found in the red brick The front doorway is said to be one of town centre, the churches or on the the finest and the house an excellent ~ ,b,olo"I, 1'00. quiet tree-lined residential streets, the example of Regency taste. J,. Jt:;;'llikeallthe past is there to explore. 201 D' Arcy St. S., called The Lawn be<;t things in life. And For those interested in a more exten- just by pushing a butlCln. sive historical view of Cobourg than is Listcn. And discover supcr contained in this booklet, the recent classical music. Everyday, brochure listing 60 architectural points 2~ hours a day. For flce. of interest prepared by Cobourg's lo- Victoria College,University Ave. ,b~ - -~ cal architectural conservation adviso- to the Anglican Upper Canada College ry committee (LACAC), may be ob- in Toronto. The impressive Greek tained from the Chamber of Com- revival structure known as Upper merce, Victoria Hall. Canada Academy became a degree- A simplified map locating the points ~~@~ -= granting institution in 1841 and was re- of interest found in this publication is spe{,ja J-effec Is CFMX-FM 103.1 named Victoria College. Rev. Egerton printed on page 37 . Unique d interesting Ryerson was its first president as well During this period of rapid expan- The Classical Connection - TfIin~s - as the newspaper editor and originator sion from the 1830s through the 1850s, of Ontario's educational system. The Victoria College was no doubt a stun- 238 Division SI. University specialized in medicine, arts ning example of architectural excel- Co6our~ (416) 372-63°9 illlillillllllllllllililillillil nally built as a home, it is offically St. are named after him. 445 Monk St., built in 1842 by a of the house can only be seen from the known as the Homelike Inn but invari- 359 Division St. N., is probably the Cobourg merchant, Winkworth Tre- lakeshore. However, there are many ably called "Kelly's" after its well best early frame house left in Cobourg. main, was originally called The Hill other buildings to see in Cobourg known innkeeper, Bus Kelly. It was built in 1840 by William Grieve. but is now Villa St. Joseph and serves without disturbing the tranquility of 173 Tremaine St., built about 1840 This Georgian style residence now as a retreat. At one time it was home The Hill as it stands today. is a home in the Greek Revival style, functions as a home away from home to William Weller, first mayor of the 364 George St., is certainly one of later served as the officers' mess hall for many children who require day incorporated town in 1850 and a fa- Cobourg's most spectacular houses of of the Cobourg Cavalry Regiment. care. mous stagecoach operator. Later on in this era. Built in 1857 by Thomas James Forture, sheriff of the area, its history, Nellie Grant Sartoris, Dumble and named Dromore, with its owned it during the 1860s. Both the from illfallts 10 tam daughter of General and President remarkable steep-pitched roof, it is an porch treillage and the moulded brick " Ulysses S. Grant, made it her summer exception to the period and well worth cornice are significant. home in 1902. Unfortunately, the front seeing. 258 Mathew St., was built in the 1840s by Mathew Williams to the ~~~ north of his original cottage. It is r "'" described as a handsome clapboard Shop house and stylishly finished in accor- Quality imports and Canadia/l {lIjj dence with the times. Williams was a .• chuc ill{allts d children's c!othillg large landowner during this period of FINE LADIES CLOTHING 3 King St. W., Cobourg history and both Mathew and William 1450 "- 372-9322 ~ Be sure 10 visit Margles while • Music you're in Cobourg • News Come browsing - come moB little • weather • Sports shopping! The GUrI30fIRD • Farm reports friendliesl of service • Marine weather awails you dour Full range of vitamins & minerals. • Stock markets Perfume - free natural cosmetics. ou Islanding seleclion Natural source beauty products. • Blue Jays Baseball Fresh ground peanut butter. Herbal is teas, Twinings teas, Becharas coffee beans. Birkenstock shoes. bright d varied ~ 100 King St. W. 3S King Street West 372-8910 Cobourg 372-3441 139 Queen St. 318 to 326 Division St. N. 139 Queen St. - Built in 1873 by Major birth place of Marie Dressler in 1868 33 King St. West, Beebe's B~otshop William Taylor this house was where now serves as one of Canada's best- main part of the house is essentially is an original storefront and sa~d to. be Katherine Cornell, the famous Brod- known restaurants. The cottage was unchanged. an excellent representative of Vlctonan way actress was married in 1921. It be- built in 1833 and has been restored to 318 to 326 Division St. N., similar- architecture. longed to Lydia Cornell, her aunt. reflect the prosperity of the times. The ly are representative of early frame 80 King St. West, the Cobourg Meat 50 Havelock St., directly north domestic and commercial buildings Market has retained its original face as across the street, while not such an im- r <-""'/ ,/ "" from the 1840s to 1850s. well since the 1850s. posing structure is nevertheless signifi- Much of the downtown area remains cant as the home of R.D. Chatterton, relatively intact if one disregards the The past was not 'first editor of the Cobourg Star in \ Setwith Sail ·r ground level store fronts. 1831. It was built in 1857. the future There are however, two notable ex- No tour of the period would be com- Johns' Higher education flourished here for ceptions that have escaped successive plete without a look at both 212 and half a century within the walls of 216 King St. West. Drugstore Ltd. decades of "modern improvements." Both of these Gentleman's cottages I were no doubt considered quite fashionable though modest in the ff 1850s when the population had 44 King St. West reached 6000. Cobourg 216 King St. W., the corner house, was built by the Dickinson family and is noteworthy because of its Brunswick construction of wood, later stuccoed to make it look like stone. 212 King St. W., well known as the Suntan Products First A id Supplies Sunglasses Colostomy equipment 99 KING ST. W. COBOURG OPEN 9 AM . 6 PM MON.-THURS. 9 AM· 9 PM FR!. EST. 1894 9 AM ·5 PM SAT. 3rd generation Visa & Mastercard Accepted 372-5000 Phone 372-5715 372-0810 Sommerville's may be an original store front Victoria College and much was built r But in 1856, the dream of prosperi- mora for the wealthy Pittsburg steel during this period of great expansion. The Cobourg Meat ty was reality and work on Victoria barons, but the town was slow to But fate would have it that the future Hall began. The superb Victorian town recover and undertook few new ven- would not be the same as the past. The Market hall was completed in 1860, the envy tures. The railway line was purchased very project that was thought to Cobourg's oldest & of all. This masterpiece of Victorian by the Grand Trunk Railway in 1893 guarantee continuing economic finest meat market architecture was designed by Kivas and closed in 1898. prosperity, begun in the 1850s, nearly OPEN Tully of Toronto and was officially bankrupted the town as it reached its Mon. to Wed. 9:00 - 6:00 After Confederation, grandiose am- Thurs. & Fri. 9:00 - 9:00 opened by no less than the Prince of architectual zenith in 1860 with the bitions and the myth that Cobourg Saturday 9:00 - 6:00 Wales, King Edward VII. and named opening of Victoria Hall, the town's 80 King St., West in honour' Of his mother, Queen would go on to be a great industrial 372-0281 ultimate expression of optimism. Victoria. city were shattered. Cobourg's claim Victoria Hall and to fame would come from a very different directioll. the Cobourg 'Railway That September 7, 1860 was The Cobourg-Peterborough Rail- The Cobourg Print Cobourg's moment of glory. Expecta- way, largely financed by the town and Gallery tions for the future began to fade with citizens of Cobourg, had been started the approach of confederation in 1867. JteaJa/«bJ~ in 1852 to tap the natural resources of Custom & standard Hard times prevailed for almost a de- the Northern hinterland. However, the framing cade with the failure of the railway; the gr~.ru: three mile bridge constructed across Mat cuts - Glass cuts depletion of the forests and lumber fine clothing d a friendly Rice Lake proved unfit for winter trav- Dry mounting trade; the decline in harbour use and el and finally collapsed in 1860-61 tak- the' huge debt on Victoria Hall. staff to make you feel at home Prin t s of all kinds ing with it the promise of a glorious future. Bateman, Parker, Loats, etc 8 King St. W. 372-6189 ~ The railway route was reorganized in 1866 to carry iron-ore from Mar-
SEW-WHAT'S ~nn's r,------.... SMOCKING CENTRE ~air ~t~Iing lIadlO IIIaeIi I Fabric, Yarn, Quilting ALL MOVIES LOW WEEKEND • needle craft supplies HAIRSTYLING PRICES • smocking lessons, patterns, supplies • pleating service PROFESSIONALS • hand smocking made to order for both men & women • quilting supplies of aU ages • ribbon, felt, notions monthly perm specials Mon.-Tues. • folkwear patterns 9i Appointments not always necessary Wed. & Thurs. 315 Division St., Cobourg 372·6791 16 King Street, East Tredree Photo & Music "Where You Always Get A Little More" ~ (416) 372-9461 \.. RadiO Shack 20 King SIW 12'"- Victoria Hall The 'Old Bailey' Court Room End of the RR line on Looking South- West on University A venue King St. been little done to the building and it ration of Victoria Hall was formed in was in desperate need of massive work. 1971. But the battle to save the build- While little remains of the railway er Prime Minister of Canada, and It took 12 years, 6.5 million dollars ing had really only just begun. (other than its right of way which can completed in 1860. and the dedication of many friends of r "'" be traced along the Harwood Road to The carvings of rose, thistle, and Victoria Hall to see the project through Rice Lake), Victoria Hall remains as shamrock on the spandrels of the main to the day in 1983 when it was finally the heart of Cobourg. entrance represent the national em- restored to its original grandeur. Clarke Sommerville Ltd. Victoria Hall blems of the three United Kingdoms. In 1957, although the council approved for The court room is a replica of the 'Old over $100,000 for renovations and Designed by Kivas Tully with con- Bailey' in London England. cleaning, a public vote defeated the Sporting Goods and Clothes fidence of Cobourg's future greatness, The building was finally paid for in initiative. in the corner stone of Victoria Hall was 1938. To many, it was seen as an al- However, thanks to the persistance Cobourg and Port Hope laid in 1856 by Allen MacNab, form- batross the town could not afford. of Lenah Fisher, one of Cobourg's ~fter a century of use there had most colourful citizens elected to coun- cil in 1960, The Society for the Resto- Olga's WOOL SHOPPE
LARGE SELECTION OF QUALITY WOOLS See Victoria Hall Beehive, Sidar, Scheepjes Knitting. Crocheting, Needlepoint and fall in Love Tapestry & Embroidery Requirements WE SERVICE ALL SEWING MACHINES OPEN SUNDAY AND SELL JANOME MACHINES with Cobourg King St. W at Spring St. 27 King St. W. 372-2438 • Two minutes to the beach, harbour parks. Saturdays Farmers Market.
OVER 40 YEARS Take a Jog • Bus service down to CG •Lots of Free and metered parking OF ACTIVE FASHIONS • Friendly downtown merchants SELLING TOP • Active wear for active people at Low • Bicycle rentals available from harbour QUALITY CLOTHING Low Prices master for the whole family • Brand names • Very popular Kawartha Jewelery Cobourg's Town Centre 1'~N'SWEAR 36A KING ST., EAST COBOURG will make you welcome! Open 9:00 - 5:00 daily, Fridays 9:00 - 9:00 Saturday 8:30 - 1:30 Come on up Division Street to FLAM BOY ANT VINTAGE CLOTHING featuring quality clothing, costume 1881 12 Pounder field gun points North- rentals & balloon East from Victoria Hall. bouquets 372-9994 Located in the centre of the town in r & SEASON'S: the place where the first log cabin was A unique ~ built in 1798, Victoria Hall retains all specialty food store ~~ its historically significant features and with a Bakery on '" ' . functions as a modern building. ~ /~ ) the premises 372-6913 . 1 It is the legal, political and cultural paull.leonaRb centre of Cobourg and home to the Art ..J EWE L L E R LTD. 318 & 322 Division Street Gallery of Northumberland, the 25 KING ST. WEST. COBOURG. ONTARIO P.O. BOX 63B K9A 4L3 (416) 372·3622 Chamber of Commerce, the Down- (:@> MEMBERAMERJrAN GEM SOCIETY town Business Improvement Area and Certified Gemologist.Americon Gem Society The GaUery, one of the first tenants in Victoria HaU, the stage for the Town Hall Theatre ""Graduate Gemologist-Gemological Institute of Americ:.- opened its doors to the public in its new location on during the summer months. January 1, 1977. Sztuated on the 3rd floor, west wing of the building, the Gallery has a large exhibition area and changes exhibzts monthly except dunng July and AUlfUSt. May 30 -June 29 WFiile ill C060urg - visit tFie MENAGERIE - organised by the Candian Mllseum of ART GALLERY OF NORTHUMBERLAND Contemporary Photography features 45 works by 32 Canadian photographers on the subject of unldale. In- :t cludes work by Freeman Patterson, Egon Bork and John De Visser. Looking up at July 4 - September 7 Cobourg's history. SELECTIONS FROM THE PERMANENT COL- LECTION VICTORIA HALL CONCERT HALL The Concert Hall was re-opened in October of 1983 as a multi-purpose cultural and social A Natiol1al Exfti6itiol1 Cmtre facility. 1t is an elegant theatre and perform- III Victoria Hall, 55 Kil1g Strut West, C060urg, Ol1tario ance space suitable for everything from solo Hours: recitals to modern musicals. Its Victorian 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. grandeur provides a beautiful setting for Tuesday to Friday banquets, dances, receptions, fashion shows, Saturday d SUl1day 1 p.m .. 5 p.m. exhibitions and seminars. (Saturday duril1g July d August) 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. For details of rates, etc. call 372-4301 or write to Concert Hall Manager, 55 King Street West, Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 2M2 757 King St. w., An American The Training School, also once Colony summer home a summer home The Armory is now the Police station Cobourg after Confederation in 1867 Cobourg's American colony and a new During the gay '90s, The Americans, Cobourg's destiny was ultimately and his wealthy circles of elite society. era. mainly from Pittsburg and Cincinnati, changed with the collapse of the With this in mind, his proposal to began to buy existing homes and also Cobourg-Peterborough railway in build a top rate hotel was readily ac- The Arlington became famous build their own splendid estates. The 1861. Coupled with the huge debt of cepted by the town fathers and work throughout the U.S., not only The so- larger ones employed over 20 servants Victoria Hall and the general recession began. cially desirable place to spend the sum- and hosted lawn parties of 200 guests. of the decade, its future looked dismal. mer, but a healthy place to be as well. By the turn of the century, Cobourg The opening of the 150 room By 1867 several American steel ba- Cobourg was promoted as having the had been transformed into a town of Arlington Hotel in 1874, said to be the rons had gained control of both the second highest ozone level in the social sophistication, magnificent finest hotel between Montreal and railway and the iron mines at Mar- world. Reservations for the Arlington homes and the most fashionable sum- Toronto, marked the beginning of mora. They re-routed the tracks to had to be booked a year in advance. mer resort in North America. Marmora and renamed the enterprise """ The Cobourg-Marmora Railway & Mining Co. Ore was brought from , Marmora to Cobourg, then ferried to rela4k flJJu». ~~~ Rochester and on to Pittsburg by rail. . fisher's ~O'(~~ Colonel William Chambliss, manag- .' ~~ ufkn ~ 6}(!eaJt o Butcher Shoppe ing director of the company and son- Gary and Gord Dairy & Groceries in-law of principal shareholder George 372-8105 , 26 King St. W. Cobourg K. Shoenberger (one of Pennsylvania's • Groceries at very richest men), liked Cobourg and its (416) 372·5824 competative prices aristocratic character. He saw the town Wnere tne 'snarp' mw shop • BBQ supplies • Full line Delicatessen as an ideal summer retreat for himself ~ • Ice cream cones • Full line of fresh meat r ~ • Ice & poultry • Lottery Centre • Fresh Salads Swift's • Video movies • Take out sandwiches Pharmacy • Everything you need for OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK the barbecue OPEN EVERY DAY 'till 10:00 p.m., OF THE YEAR 990 Division St. except Easter Sunday Fri. 'till 11:00 p.m. Cobourg and Christmas Day (half mile south of 401 Sundays & Holidays Visit RUBY'S TREASURE HOUSE on Hwy. 45) 12:30 to 5:30 wicker, brass, music boxes 22 King St. West, Cobourg silk flower arrangements & gift ideas Lots of free parking 372-333 97 Orange St., (near the rear of IGAl 372-3527 We also feature fresh fruit & ______vegetables by Emily's ------exclusive dances, weddings and parties, Great Depression began to curtail the and Victoria Hall was alive with high living of even the very rich. amateur theatre and opera. The Bijou The final active decade of the colo- Dream opened in 1908 as Cobourg's ny is described as less formal and much first movie theatre. (It is now the Vic- faster paced. This era is remembered toria Restaurant, 9 King St. East.) as one of cocktail parties and Dusen- The Arlington closed in the early bergs and Stutz Bear Cats filled with 1920s heralding the end of the colony's young people racing through the opulence and grand style. The cultur- streets on a treasure hunt, and a al focus of the community was lost notorious dinner party where the The old Fire Hall in the process oj even before the Crash of '29 and the swimming pool was filled with orchids. complete restoration During the 30s and 40s the families In spite of the apparent prosperity, that remained eventually sold out or Cobourg itself had very little growth died, leaving behind their fine homes and business continued to decline. The r and a decade of auction sales that an- Phone 416 372·3351 ~~\Ui"./J. Crossen Car Manufacturing Co. for tique dealers and residents talked If Busy Call 416 372·5434 ~ ,,~\tr.r.~ example, begun in 1870 and employ- .----::=1 ~lIlt<;=.~ ~._---. about for years. ing 500 men, came to an end by 1910. ~~"~~~~ However, during the summer ~A'lU""A~ The Cobourg Fitness Centre is locat- months the beach was packed and the ed at 339 Elgin St. Anyone is welcome sound of laughter and gaiety filtered ,,.."""" to use their facilities of a pool, sauna, through the warm evening air of the the municipal whirlpool, squash courts or gym for a town. One of the best Horse Shows on 9 KING ST. W .• COBOURG savings & loan corporation fee. It is operated by the Y. 372-0161. the continent was held here annually ONTARIO, CANADA, K9A 2L8 Open for your convenience from 1904. There was also golf, polo, Monday to Wednesday 8:30 - 5:30 Thursday & Friday 8:30 - 6:00 Saturday 8:30 - 1:30 2 King West, Cobourg (416) 372-4331
Unique to the Cobourg area CUSTOM MADE FUR COATS • MINK • FOX Contemporary d traditional • RACOON • MUSCRAT fasfiions from around tfie world ALSO A FULL COLLECTION OF READY MADE COATS in natural fibres AT REASONABLE PRICES GENERAL Z'~1wvU«4 MAP OF COBOURG 255 Division Street Md,?~Ltd. Cobourg (416) 372-3757 82 Kings St. W., Cobourg page 21, 22, 23, 24 K9A 2M3 (416) 372-9511 ~ ~ tLt 11X3 .•.• lOt 01
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.o... t:_ w..,)( 0 OIYVlNO ;;; of August. King St. is blocked off dur- ~ ~'" .:o:~ N ing the event in order that the games ... = ..r-, '="0 = Band concerts are held every Tues- and rides can be set up. Special sales c=a: Cl"''''."'" ;0- ~ day evening at 8:00 p.m. in Victoria help to finance the November Santa Park during the summer by the Claus Parade. Cobourg Concert Band. The Quench Run, sponsored by The Cobourg Highland Games, a General Foods Inc. is held the 3rd tribute to Scotland draw thousands Saturday of August each year. There each year on the first Saturday in July is a 10 km and a 5 km race. at Donegan Park. The events include Highland band competitions, dancing and the traditional caber toss. Canada Week Celebrations are held around the first of July holiday. Tradi- tionally there are games, a dog show, baby show, sand castle building, a refreshment tent, entertainment and Victoria Park filled with exuberent people. This year promises to have the biggest fireworks display ever. The Cobourg MaD and annual Side- walk Sale takes place on the first week
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KIN.~ C---=~~C-HIGHWAY2 l ORCHARD ~~' HORNE ~ "~I r ~ r- ~~">. ;...> I J ~ a: HAMILTON AVE. ~ I ~ , LLI<[J~:OO:!g . ~ I ~ ~R..... a: ",,' ~ - < = 1.1 ,~Clffi ~ ~ f"\ -/Oll\f!l ~ f 3: CHESTNUT e .... en ,\0- I\')(.) PillE '" J t:J' LAWRENCE CT. 10~ "L- HAMILTON ~~OAD (, COURT J I The Concert Hall Lakeshore Summer presents ... Festival presents ... Friday, July 4th ~rigaboons August 7th, 8th, 9th Scottish Cabaret A Highland \Musical Fling for the whole family. canada~~~05 troupe. "Second City breaks all the rules-again" Helen Metella the Ed· Friday, July 11th . ~ "'monton Journal". "'74e i1!!~" '. August 15th, 16th Summer Swing .,f, "EINSTEIN" The full development of the provides safe docking for 160 boats. Big·Band Music at its best. Dance to 5 A one· man extravaganza. An enlight· the sounds of Glenn Miller etc. fj'. ening and often hilarious look at the Gasoline, electricity, water, wash- Cobourg Harbour, like the restoration - greatest mind the world has ever 'Special Champagne Supper' I'\ known. "Gentle Genius 10nd and of Victoria Hall is see~nas a vital ele~ rooms, showers and laundry facilities Friday, July 18th ~ /unny"-John Haslett Cuff, Globe & ment in Cobourg's renaissance. are available. LULLABIES OF BROADWAY " Mail MUSICand songs from Broadway ~ . The Cobourg Yacht Club maintains Shows. Brad Halls (Piano), SheIla • August 22nd, 23rd It was virtually idle for years and the a club house west of the harbour for Beausoleil & Ron Payne (Vocals), . ••• AN EVENING WITH area around it was a wasteland of coal members and guests and a two week Friday, July 25th ' .' RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN GOOD EVENING " . A delightful evening of music. "Five dust and refuse, legacy of the sailing school program each spring. y sparkling new talents have arrived in Cobourg~Rochester Ferries that oper~ AC DuddlRe .MOAorhe/IP~terCo.ok ,~ • this city and my ears are still ringing There are sailboat races each Sunday orne y eVlew. 1anous evening 'th th b ,f h . . " with 'Th BI k Sh Th C'.r rT\ ' . , WI e eauty OJ t etr musIc - ated between 1905 and 1950. The first e ac eep eatre o. ' THE MAGPIE (Port Hope) I ~ L..alce.hore Summer Fe.th,.1 TICkets $6, $7.50 & $8 , t.. Box 670. 3A J:(in9SI.W., Cobourg, Ontario area and dockage for 1500 boats is an- ENQUIRIES K9A 4R5 • Telephone 372·2563 ticipated in the forseeable future. It is 372·4301 • 372·5831 -All shows begin at 8:00 p.m.- hoped that a major hotel and marina will be located there along with first ~ and VICTORIA HALLpresents ... class res taurants and boutiques. This •.. "LATE NIGHT JAZZ" will not only benefit the boating com- Canadian Nautical charts AUIUlt 9th, %6th, Z)rd ••••%o:)Opm to %:30 am munity, but will improve the down- _ Admission at the door. ,,'k town area and overall attractiveness of Topographical maps Cobourg for visitor and resident alike. Currently, the Marina is operated by fJm ~ClHti£q btee - koMe the Parks and. Recreation Board and 47 Itiwj 6t. lW!6t ~ available for public use. The harbour The first Church of St. Peter was built in 1820. A brick structure and tower were built around and over the original wooden frame in 1844 and later a rectory was built alongside. A large gymnasium connecting the two buildings was completed in 1926. Ex- ST. PETER'S ANGLICAN CAL VARY BAPTIST TRINITY UNITED - Corner King & College Street_ tensive renovations began in 1977 and _ 166 King Street West _ _ Division Street _ the building was declared an historical building in 1979. Methodist congregations were meeting begun in 1959. The Sunday on Division St., thus le.aving their The original "Stone Kirk" of St. School Hall across Chapel St. to the building at King and Ball streets unoc- Andrew's Presbyterian Church was .!lorth ~as sold in 1963 and became cupied. The Baptists took over the built in 1833. In 1860 the Presbytery Cobourg's library. Church in 1902 and it was renamed the of Toronto attempted to take the Calvary Baptist Church later on. The church from its members, but in the original spire was replaced by a tower end failed to do so. An alternative after it was struck by lightning. church was built in 1862 during the tri- 'ID~e®loe JF{oltse . ~ als and was destroyed by fire in 1937. .;,.•....,• ~ Work on a new church began immedi- _"7 ST. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN Gifts • Antiques ately on the King Street site. Scottish Imports ~ ---- King Street West _ The first St. Michael's Roman Trinity United Church was '\) Catholic Church was built in 1839 on originally the Wesleyan Methodist and • Specializing in "'" Haggis Black pudding William Street. In 1854 some of the dates back to 1824. From 1836 to 1892 ii Scottish Pies Sausages II ~ooden structure was destroyed by it was known as the College Church as Exclusive Marmelades &. Jams I the majority of its congregation was fIre. Although the rebuilt portion was Hetty Anderson Parking bric~, the location of the church was comprised of faculty and students of " Proprietor AI Rear, , becoming less desirable as the town Victoria College. With the demise of Ii grew eastward. The new Church was the school, membership declined sub- I built in 1896 beside the parish's school, tstantially.The addition on its side was rectory and convent on Division St. Baptist Church services were held in ST. MICHAEL'S ROMAN CATHOLIC the present Bank of Nova Scotia build- _ 379 Division Street _ ing on King St. as early as 1885. The Quality clothing .A at affordable prices! ~ '~7IJ~ fJ~ ~ AUTO CLUB MON. to SAT. 11 '.m - 1 a.m. AND SUN. 'f'p.m. - 11 p.m. ?~ TRAVEL AGENCY • COMFORTABLE ATMOSPHERE • FRIENDLYSERVICE All your travel needs • GOOD FOOD - GOOD FUN LADIES WEAR • ALL SIZES in one location Claudette & Alex Col!a,o 247 Division St., (416) 372-6461 39 King Sl. W., Cobourg (416) 372·8777 LANE'S SERVICE Automobile and other services ~ COBOURG ~ • Complete car repair ppONTARIO C:t ·Specializing in custom exhaust e POLICE 372-2243 PROVINCIAL Banks & Financial Institutions ~ • 24 hr. towing - member OML ~ 39 King St. W. tJPOLICE- ~ Bank of Montreal ~ 372-3631 62 King St. W. ~ 372-8777 372-5421 ~~ Between Cobourg & Port Hope, Hwy 2 Bank of Nova Scotia 2 King St. E. Bank of Commerce 51 King St. W. Laundromats Cobourg Credit Union Ltd. COBOURG HONDA Victoria Plaza 35 King St. E. 53 Albert St. Sales, service, leasing Royal Bank of Canada \!1 Westwood Plaza 66 King St. W. R.R. 4, Cobourg, Ollt. Brewer's Retail Toronto-Dominion Bank K9A 4J7 Hwy. 2 West 476 Division St. 1 King St. W. (near Victoria Plaza) 372-5445 National Trust Liquor Control Board • 40 King St. W. 63 Albert St. The Municipal (behind Victoria Hall) ,2 King St. W. (416) 372-3963 (416) 372-8112 955 Division Street I-I--''''Mj''';l$''''''!IIIIl~;.-rtd Cobourg. Onta"rio • Licensed Class "A" Mechanics Where the people • Qualified Brake & Exhaust repairs make the difference • Air Conditioning repairs sales - service - leasing i <§> BRUCE & RICKS lTD. • 4x4 Truck specialist Parts .=. 24 hr. towing '- Licensed Mechanics & R.R. 4, Cobourg, Ontario I!Q 831 Division St. Cobourg 372-0104 JIM JOHN'S Gulf Service K9A 4J7, Hwy. 2 West FULLY AUTOMATIC CAR WASH J 950 Division St., Cobourg (416) 372-0145 C,,, CM', 372-7071 i aii If busy call: 872-0882 Hours 6 - 9 weekdays • 7 - 6 Sat. _·-1 • 9 - 6 Sunday OPEN SUNDAY INDEPENDENT KEN LEE'S - CANADIAN AUTO RENTING QUALITY CARS Victoria Hall & Art Gallery • _ ' GAS BARS & SERVICE TRUCKS AT GREAT PRICES Many Cobourg & area OPEN 24 HRS • full service station restaurants (see the ads) • licensed mechanics DON HANNAH ·Fresh & ready Cinema SUNDC foods • repairs to all makes LIMITED Park - King St. E. 372-5331 • Video movies 240King St. W. Cobourg B (J;[et-lA@ Drive-In - Halfway to Port & players (at the five corners) Hope - north on Theatre Rd. 122 King St., W. 372-7481 421 King St. E., Cobourg 372-4277 372-0208 Cobourg's plazas. APOSTOLIC CHURCH 81 King Street West BAHA'I FAITH ~ Box 191, Cobourg BETHESDA SOUTH UNITED PIZZERIA CHURCH OPEN York Super R.R. #4, Cobourg Monday - Thursday: 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Pharmacy Ltd. CHRISTIAN & MISSIONARY Friday & Saturday: 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. ALLIANCE Sunday: 4 p.m. to 12 midnight 388 William Street Victoria Plaza & ~~~AT IN, TAKE OUT., FAST D~ELIVERY .•• Located on Division St. North, the CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF Victoria Plaza contains the Metropoli- LA TTER DAY SAINTS <~134 King St. W .. Cobourg tan and Dominion stores along with J/crk yi(t!Jcu~e R.R. #5, Cobourg dJ}. -I', 372-6826-7 " tf-: -'----->0< -- _ York Super Pharmacy, a licensed (Corner of Danforth & Burnham) Restaurant and a coin wash. ETERNAL HOPE SPIRITUAL Sco\{jS INN - Zeller's County Fair on Hwy 2 West CENTRE hosts a large Dominion Store and 24 J ames Street East Canadian Tire. FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST The Westwood Plaza located on 469 Elgin Street West Westwood Drive has a variety of stores GLAD TIDINGS TABERNACLE ana businesses including a Beckers, Hwy No.2, WEst .24 Air Condllioned Rooms • Dining Lounge taxi co., dry cleaners, video shop, GRACE CHRISTIAN REFORMED and a hair st).g establishment. • Telephones • Scotllsh ~nr1 562 King Street East • Colour TV CanarJ,an CUISlnc JEHOV AH WITNESS •Qu(:cn & Walcr Beds • QUiet Pub LLBO R.R. #4, Cobourg • Commercial Travellers Welcome • Facilities for Handicapped LAKESHORE FREE METHODIST ~ Welcome to • Reasonable Prices 131 King Street • Groups & Parties Welcome FAMILY RESTAURANT SALVATION ARMY • Major Credit CarrJs • Super Breakfast Specials Cobourg's Best .' • Convenient to Main Highways • Dally Luncheon Specials 201 Division Street • Harbour & Beach 3 minutes - Golf:; mlnules Open Monday - Saturday Sunday morning services are still held at 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. • 66 rooms ...... JI .,,, KW¥ A ;> Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. • Indoor swimming pool, sauna 11:00 a.m. in most churches in Cobourg ==.J. h ELGIN STREET Dinner Special 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. during the summer months. 4 KING STREET WEST & whirlpool 372.a042 • Dining room & lounge Cobourg Licensed Under the L.L.B.O. • Color cable TV CHIPPERS \~ i" wi· J KING STREET IHWY 1) .~ • Air conditioned • Executive & Bridal Suites RESTAURANT • The home of Northumberland Ian "Scotty" Ingram Players' Dinner Theatre 372·3629 (Take out) 426 King 51 E, Cobourg, Ontario • Dancing Friday & Saturday We specialize in homemade to our own D.l. Fish & Chips, Daily Specials K9A 1M3 • (416) 372-8721 DRIVE-IN & Soft Ice Cream SPECIALIZING IN CHAR-BROILED HAMBURGERS STEAK ON A BUN - SUBMARINES OPEN Mon. - Fri. 6:00 a.m. ,NG'IAA' L FAST TAKE OUT OR EAT IN Sat. 8:00 a.m. rlAVEL MON.-TUE.-WED. 10 AM - 12:30 AM 930 Burnham St. (at Hwy 2) Sun. 8:00 - 12:00 - breakfast V THUR-FRI 10 AM - 3 AM Join us for breakfast SAT & SUN 10 AM - 9 AM Exit 472 off 401 426 King St. E., Cobourg, 372-6366 Ontario K9A 1M3 44 KING E. AT DIVISION (416) 372-2105 Telephone 416 372-8721 importance. Covering over 22 acres Some of Cobourg's famous people ... and a short walk from the centre of Born in Cobourg in 1873, Marie Ninth."A statue in his honour was town, its well kept lawns, stately trees Dressler went onto Hollywood erected in Times Square in 1937. and lovely flower beds are a popular stardom and won an Oscar in 1931. retreat for a picnic or a quiet stroll. Its She co-starred with Charlie Chaplin And infamous facilities include a canteen, washroom and other well known actors and ac- swimming pool, wading pool, play ground equipment, flood-lit ball dia- tresses but was probably best known Dr. King a Brighton doctor w.n. mond, band shell, tent and trailer park for her role as "Tugboat Annie." She was hanged here in 1859 for poisoning and a lawn-bowling green. The beach died in 1934. his wife with arsenic. A crowd estimat- is one of Lake Ontario's finest and the Lenah Fisher was also born in the ed at 6000 watched the hanging. same house on King St. and after park is home to Cobourg's floral Legend has it that the haunting beard- ed face carved in the keystone of Vic- Marie Dressler's fame had spread, clock. toria Hall's entrance was fashioned in tourists began to arrive wanting to see Donegan Park the villain's image. This year's produc- the birthplace. Lenah's parents turned Lotus Restaurant tion of "The Gargoyle", by the Town Donegan Park is located at the south the house into a tea room in 1937 and Hall Theatre in August, is based on the end of D' Arcy Street near the lake. eventually Lenah and her husband Mo tel d Tavern Dr. King story. Within this large park there is a circu- David took over the famous landmark. • Chinese & )ar track, a soccer field, and five ball Katherine Cornell of Buffalo Canadian food Parks & Recreation known as America's greatest trag' • licensed dining room Victoria Park edienne spent her childhood summers & lounge Bill's Pizza • complete take out here and developed her interest in act- Of all Cobourg's parks, Victoria Take out, Delivery service ing before she went on to become fa- Park, hugging the wide sandy beach .on OPEN: 6 days a week from 4 p.m. 823 William St. 372-7249 mous on Broadway and in London. the shore of Lake Ontario, is the pnde (Exit 472 - 401 at Burnham) She married in Cobourg in 1921. of Cobourg. As a major attraction to the area, it may rival Victoria Hall in The larger pizza Sir John A. Macdonald Canada's First at a beller price. Prime Minister articled in Cobourg. Sir John Murray was born here in 1841. He spent 20 years compiling 50 volumes known as the "Challenger Reports", of his expeditions as a biol- ogist and famous oceanographer. One might say he was Cobourg's Charles Darwin. James Cockburn one of the Fathers of Confederation and first House of Commons Speaker, established a law Plan to drop practice here in 1864. into Kelly's Pub Portraitist Paul Kane lived and or enjoy a pleasant THE BREAKERS MOTEL painted in Cobourg and married a meal in our ON THE LAKE Cobourg girl here in 1853. informal dining Shaded lawns and a Private Sandy Beatrice Lillie who would become room beach ensu re the guest com for t & Lady Peel and a foremost comedienne relaxation in a magnificent selling in in the U.K., U.S. and Canada, was - fully licensed easy walking distance through Victor- born here in 1898. As a child she sang ia Park to downtown Cobourg in a local choir. 94 GREEN Sl " COBOURG K9A 3WI Father Francis Duffy was born in Third St., Cobourg Tel. (416) 372·9231 Cobourg in 1873. He was Chaplain of 372-3234 the famous WW1 "Fighting Sixty- diamonds as well as washrooms and Cobourg Conservation Area playground equipment. The park is The Cobourg Conservation Area is flood-lit for evening use. In times long a peaceful 31 acre park set aside for since past it annually hosted one of the those who enjoy nature. In the spring, great horse shows of the continent and trout can be seen in the brook that runs in modern times is the site for through the area. It is an ideal place Cobourg's Highland Games each year. for a picnic and soccer and baseball are Sinclair Park played here in the evening during the There are tennis courts, ball dia- summer months. monds and washroom facilities at On their visit here in 1973, Queen Sinclair Park. Elizabeth and Prince Philip unveiled a Coverdale Park rock cairn in the park. Located in the eastern end of Cobourg, Coverdale park provides tennis courts, ball diamonds, Dutch Oven playground equipment and washrooms for its visitors. Bakery, Coffeeshop Breakfast and Lunch Our Reputation is Your Guarantee SUSIE'S KITCHEN 243 DIVISION ST., The Best in Northumberland COBOURG 7 King St. W., Cobourg 372-4240 - SOUPS - HOT PIES & 372-2263 - SANDWICHES QUICHES - FRESH FRUIT - SPECIAL OF - SALAD BAR THE DAY ENJOY OUR FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE OPEN 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. MONDAY - SATURDAY \... r N\O~\~\~~ '.~ IIliWL- •••-;& ~FI!.:s 1.L§i'lJliJdif,,~·...,!i!I. ~~I-.i~!~ Color cable TV In the Park FULLY AIR-eONQtTIONED PHUNt:& on the Beach BAEAIi(FA$ r NOO" ELECTRIC HEATING by the Lake MEMBEROMA ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ' Exit 474 North of Hwy 401. on Hwy 45 P.O. Box 351, Cobourg, Ontmio K9A 4K8 (416) 372-2158 Owned & Operated by "--!QHN & ZOFIA KROLCZYK Bingo the Larchmere Golf Course and the ing Tuesdays, Thursdays and Bingo is quite popular in Cobourg and Northumberland Forest where there weekends. The chalet has a fireplace Hamilton Heights - Dale Rd., numerous halls are active during the are several excellent trails. and serves light food. 18 holes, 885-8546 week. See the Cobourg Star for times Cobourg Arena Northumberland Forest Larchmere - Hwy 45, and places. Used for roller skating, ball hockey The forest is located on Hwy 45, be- 9 holes, 372-8924 Cycling and broom ball during the summer. tween Baltimore and Fenella. Cross- cross-country skiing The Cycling Club of Cobourg is as- Hockey, public skating and the figure country skiing, snow shoeing and Dalewood Golf & Curling Club sociated with the Ontario Cycling! skating carnival during the winter are snowmobiling in winter and hiking and Dale Rd., 18 holes, 885-8144 Association. always popular events of these motmCYcli~ ~ the summe, Pine Ridge - Hwy 30, Warkworth Kites facilities. 924-2687 Kite Flying is popular in the Rice Lake Rice Lake Miniature Golf - Victoria Park area. Rice Lake is famous for its fishing and Cross-country Skiing Tennis as an ideal vacationing spot. There are Cross-Country Skiing is popular at the hundreds of cottages, campsites, Sinclair and Coverdale Parks are open Outdoor Centre on Telephone Rd., lodges and resorts in the area many of to the public when not in use by mem- Northumberland Heights Country Inn, which rent boats and skiing equip- bers. They have lighting for evening • 18 hole championship course ment. Pickere I, bass, perch, sunfish use. Additional courts north on •Driving range and muskie are found here. In winter, • Practice green & chipping areas County Rd. 18, do not have lighting. Swimming snowmobile and moto-cross races take • Licenced Dining Lounge LarcJ1mere place on the frozen lake. • Outdoor patio The beach in Victoria Park is availa- Visitors Welcome ble for those braving Lake Ontario. Camborne Ski Hill The Camborne Ski Hill (342-5323), lo- R.R. 2 Dale Road, Port Hope There is also a large swimming pool 885-8546 Pro Shop 885·8392 and wading pool in the park. An in- cated to the North features evening ski- door pool is located in the Cobourg Fitness Centre. Soccer Restaurant Soccer is played almost every week d night here in the summer. The fields NO llIUMBIl\IAND are located in Donegan Park, Cobourg Golf Course Conservation Area and the East Lunch • Dinner Collegiate. I8lITS ~J\Y INN Baseball Chalet Dining Room Baseball is played almost every night Golf Course View during the season in various parks Steaks, Ribs & More throughout the town. Weekend Breakfasts Lawn Bowlin2 Lawn Bowling is enjoyed in Victoria FOR INFORMATION Park on excellent greens at various AND RESERVATIONS times through the week. Call372-7134 372-8924 Northumberland Heights is situated on 80 acres of rolling countryside overlook~ng Lake for information. Ontario. They have an elegant dining lounge with a beautiful view of those roIlIng hills. Roller skating Golf During the summer, you can enjoy your dinner, or just relax on the patio outside. The Roller Skating facilities are available resort has 12 air conditioned motel rooms, 2 apartments, a banquet hall: conference 9-hole - rentals . m . d pool whirlpool and sauna. Outside there is an 18-hole mIniature golf at the Cobourg arena during the roo , In 00 r , . d summer. 7 days a week course, a giant sized checker board on the lawn, swings and a large area for chll ren Ice Skating to play. Ice Skating facilities are made availa- Hwy 45, 1-1/2 miles north of 401 Licensed Dining Lounge. & patio Licensed L.L.B.O. ble to the public during the winter at German & Canadian food the Cobourg arena and Pad II. for reservations call: (416) 372-7500 r------Cobourg & AreaDining& Accommodation------.., Breakers Motel Shady Rest- 94 Green St., on the beach, 372-9231 J 23 Ontario St., 372- 7421 20 units, (5 housekeeping units) By the lake, 9 units Victoria Park - 372-864 1 Cobourg Motor Inn Tom's Motel - A fully equipped tent/trailer park is located in Victoria Park on the 930 Burnham St., 372-2105 428 King St. E., (Hwy 2),372-9421 sandy beach of Lake Ontario. For your camping needs, hydro, sewer, Exit 472 off 40 I, 66 units 21 unils, breakfast Closed winters washing facilities, a pool and a launch ramp are provided. JUtes may be Pool, sauna, dining room,lounge, weekly arranged on a daily or weekly basis.(miniature golf) entertaironent Northumberland Heights Country Inn R.R. 5, Cobourg. 372-7500 Hillside Motel Cobourg East KOA - 349·2594 J 2 units, pool, sauna, whirlpool, dining room DiVision St. N., 372-2158 Many extra facilities. The park is located on the Shelter Valley Creek. Electrical outlets, Exit4T4off Hwy 401, 20 units, breakfast Victoria Inn -Gore's Landing, water and sewer hookups, washrooms, showers, a pool and golf are lotus Motel prOVided. 10 bedrooms, 4 suites, pool, dining room, 823 William St., (Hwy 2), 372-2228 boat dockage. 342-3561 Jubalee Beach Park· 349·2670 EXit 472 off Hwy 401,19 units. Dining Roorr Jubalec Park is open all year round. It has a beach, washrooms, showers and a pool, golf, eleclrical outlets and water hookups. c.stletonj(-S-Parlo; 344-7838 L.X~J.~ej;:.~ E::hc !ake. For your (:~"ping rieeds :h~~.lIe dt'C::iW t.)~llets... t'::-II:ts' l.l}J .i.howers. Shelter Valley Park - 349·2037 Another park with camping facilities is Shelter Valley Park. There are electrical outlets, tuilels and showers. II is also a good spot to do some .~» fishing. , , , , 2S-00> ••.• ••.••NO Rice Lake ::COWVl ~ m",~ Cotlages and camping facilities are also abundant along the shores of ~~S~ "' Rice Lake. ;~o. !I a ~ ·~ ~~~.. : Motels Hotels · Scouy's Inn. 462 King 51. E. (Hwy 2), Cobourg 24 Units,Pub, Restauran(416) 372-8721 \o> •••• w •.••w•.•.••••••••..•••w•. ••••••••••w•••• •••••••••.•••••• ••••w•••••.•.•••••.••••••.••..~- ••..••..• Amherst Motel •...... ,...,..., ...• .., ...•...• ..., ...• ...... "..."..."..."..."..."..."..."..."..."..."..."..."..."..."~...,,-...,, -o •...•••.•••.•••.•••.•NNN •••"N•" ••.N•N N N NNNN N-oNNNNNNNNN •••.N••NN •..N•NN ~~ I I II •I IIII I I I I I I I IIIII" II I I'""1 I ~w~~ 1144 DiVision St. (Hwy 45, S) 372-2137 N••.•a. •..•••..,.•• Q'\ •••••••• '" 0- 0'1 •• ..0 •••• , ...""" •...... " .... 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Be- - County Road 23 hills of Haldimand Township, the vil- tween 1815 and 1845 there were six 1812 Antiques/The Loom - OffHwy 2 • Whether you just want to be comfortable lage of Grafton keeps its sense of the inns which hosted guests midway be- "going down the trail". or wish to advance tween Kingston and York. The Challenge - Off Hwy 2 your skills in dressage & jumping, we can past with several places of historical interest. The Grafton Village Inn, originally Van Schyndel's Antiques - Hwy 2 help you. • Riding lessons for children & adults with Settled by United Empire Loyalists known as Pepper's Tavern, offers vi- Price's Folly - Hwy 2 qualified instruction & an emphasis on safety. in 1798 and flourishing well into the sitors luncheons and afternoon tea in For further information call mid 1800s with a strong agricultural 1830 surroundings. The Spalding Inn McInnis Antiques - Hwy 45, Baltimore Sue Falkner-March 372-0355 base and a harbour built in 1836, the is now an antique shop along with village was the centre for flour mills, several others in the village area. The Cobourg & District Chamber of Commerce, located in the Book Exchange basement of Victoria Hall, & provides information about Leathercrafts the town and surrounding area. 55 King St. West, - Large selection of used books Cobourg, Ont. K9A 2M2. - 10 kt Gold at wholesale prices - leather goods (416)' 372-5831. Diamond Triangle Economic 204 Division St. S., 372-7047 Development Commission "''- _ provides information relevant to the area's economic, tourist and agribusiness opportunities. 1011 William St., Cobourg, Ont. K9A 4K2 (416) 372-5481. Modem link. Share Info, Cobourg's community information centre is located in Trinity United Church at Chapel & Division Sts. P.O. Box 632 Cobourg, Ont. K9A 4L3. (416) 372-8913. ~ The Independent - Cobourg & Port Hope weekly - 372-3422 • Hiking trails ThisstatelyFrenchManor home, built Cobourg Daily Star is available mid afternoon Monday through Friday at • Tennis courts in 1856 providesa vista of old world • Swimming Pool many stores and boxes throughout Cobourg. graciouslivingamidmodernamenities. • Crosscountry Cobourg Library located 18 Chapel St., is open daily 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. skiing Reservations required - guests only. and evenings 7 to 9. Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Indoor whirlpool (416)]49·2491 CAA - 39 King St. W., Cobourg. (416) 372-8777. CHUC AM radio 1450 CFMX FM radio 103.1 42 , when you visit Port Hope vlsitHARVEST ANTiQUES Open Daily 9:JO . 5:JO, Sunday 1:00 . 4:00 24 On/aria St., 416·885·60J6 onJuly I, we move to 3 Walton St. Going West: Port Hope Just a few minutes drive West on Highway 2, at the mouth of the Ganaraska River, Port Hope is one of the prettiest and most active little towns in Ontario. With interesting boutiques, gift and antique shops in the downtown area and the prestigious private school Trinity College, it has country a very different character from its historical rival Cobourg. d A~ a settlement, it predates Cobourg by more than a century. In 1669 the Western Sulpician Fathers recorded that it was called Gochingomink by the Missis- 48 Fully furnished rooms Ganaraska sauga Indians. By 1778, the Smith Hotel Creek Trading Post was established Indoor heated pool & sauna 30 Ontario Street here. It took its present name, Port Tea Room & Gift Shop Hope in 1819 after two years of being Port Hope Mem'Ries Lounge known as 'Toronto'! Lunch Buffet served Daily 11:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. DRAGON BRIDGE tAL Country & Western entertainment every week-end in RESTAURANT e:/ TAVERN our Sherwood Room Chinese, Polynesian Conventions d Canadian foods Banquets Facilities for all occasions II 162 Peter St. • Dillillg d Calerillg P.O. 56, •Bufftl: Tliurs., Fri. at 110011 JIEB Port Hope, Ont. . . • TOKtOUI servia LlA 3V9 HIgfiway No.2, just easl of Pori Hope (6eside Brewers Retail) (416) 885-8851