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