HISTORY
In the late 18th century, Cobourg was once considered a stopover for pioneers on their way to discovering the rest of Upper Canada. The beautiful Cobourg shoreline offered a perfect haven and a promising harbour. Eventually the stream fed mills enticed the many Loyalists and pioneers to put down roots.
Covered with lush farms and orchards, the Cobourg area became a summer playground for hundreds of wealthy Americans by the mid 19th century. As the popularity of Cobourg's shores increased, streets were soon lined with expensive estates and mansions, some of which can still be seen today.
Over time the steam ship carrying vacationers and supplies ended its daily trips to and from the U.S., but Cobourg and its harbour kept growing and today it still retains its quaint elegance and quality living.