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Jackson to Mid-Century to Modern

Uncover some of Ontario's richest history here. Port Hope and Cobourg showcase 19th century country homes of the well-to-do. Brighton, Campbellford and Warkworth shine with unique architectural details, while historic farmhouses reveal a lasting charm.

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Victoria Hall, Cobourg

55 King St. W., Cobourg

Tour Cobourg's landmark municipal building, opened by the Prince of Wales in 1860. Be amazed by the beautifully restored courtroom.

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St. Peter's Church, Cobourg

240 College St., Cobourg

See magnificent stained glass at one of the most ambitious architectural landmarks in Cobourg, located along King Street East.

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VIA Rail Station, Cobourg

563 Division St., Cobourg

Take the train along the Windsor-Montreal Corridor and get off at Cobourg's 1850s limestone station, recently expanded.

Exterior of Victoria College in Cobourg

Victoria College

100 University Ave. E., Cobourg

Gaze at this structure set in a raised residential area of Cobourg. Built in 1836, its magnificent dome rivals that of Cobourg's Victoria Hall downtown.

Downtown Cobourg shops and Victoria Hall in Summer

King Street, Cobourg

Spend some time in Cobourg's well-preserved business area where Victoria Hall is a magnificent part of the streetscape.

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Port Hope Town Hall

56 Queen St., Port Hope

Get up close to this landmark in downtown Port Hope built in 1856, then rebuilt again in 1893 after a fire.

Capitol Theatre marquee in downtown Port Hope

Capitol Theatre, Port Hope

20 Queen St., Port Hope

Seek out this national historic site built for "talkies" in the 1930s. Experience live theatre in one of Canada's few "atmospheric" theatres with painted, starry sky.

Exterior of St Mark's Church in Port Hope

St. Mark's Church, Port Hope

51 King St., Port Hope

Visit this beautiful and charming church. See Governor-General Vincent Massey's resting place.

Corner building on Walton Street downtown Port Hope at dusk

Walton Street, Port Hope

Meander through downtown Port Hope. Look up to see the fluttering Canada flags on every building, just part of "the best preserved Main Street in Ontario."

Lion door knocker

Dorset Street, Port Hope

Admire a collection of Ontario's most stately Victorian homes on Port Hope's Dorset Street. Take it all in between King and Augusta.

Exterior of St. Paul's Anglican Church with graveyard and blue sky with whispy clouds

St. Paul's Anglican Church, Perrytown

County Rd. 10, Perrytown

Visit on one of rural Canada's best restored country churches near Perrytown. Stop in for Sunday service or see the unique tombstones.

Lighthouse at Presqu'ile Provincial Park in fall

Presqu'ile Lighthouse

328 Presqu'ile Pkwy, Brighton

Head south of Brighton to Presqu'ile Park. See the1840s lighthouse that guided the way for vessels along that span of Lake Ontario.

Gargoyle on red shingled roof in Warkworth

Warkworth

Window shop and stroll down the heart of Warkworth to be met by the gaze of a stone gargoyle or see the face of the old town clock.

Farm field with hay bales and white clouds in blue sky in summer

Highway 2 Farmstead Tour

Tour along historic Highway 2. See some of Northumberland's oldest and most memorable farmhouses. Stop and stretch in Port Hope, Cobourg, Colborne or Brighton.

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