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Port Hope and Cobourg
(3 trip ideas)
Walkers, Families on Wheels or Bladers -
Port Hope Town Hall to Gage Creek
One of Ontario’s most beautiful towns, historic Port Hope on the Ganaraska River boasts well-preserved fine architecture. Begin your trip at the Town Hall following the Ganaraska River to the Lake. Head west toward Alice King Sculthorpe Woodland Marsh. Approximately 3.1 km (6.2 km return).
Cobourg Victoria Park to Peace Park
Park at the Victoria Park and explore Cobourg’s lively waterfront. Overnight at the popular campground, take an evening stroll on the promenade (1.6 km) and a breathtaking expanse white sandy beach. 2.5 km (5km return).
Cyclists -
Port Hope to Cobourg
Experienced cyclists should consider taking in both towns. Involves riding on approximately 4 km of HWY 2 (ample shoulders). Total distance from Port Hope Town Hall to Cobourg Victoria Beach 14.2 km (28.4 km return).
Based on Trust's web map #3-10 & #4-2
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Highlights of this section...
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Port Hope Town Hall
Beautiful historic streets, interesting shops, restaurants and pubs, take some time to explore the downtown Port Hope before beginning your walk/cycle.
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Keith Richan Ganaraska River Bridge
Installed in 2002 and named in honour of Keith Richan, one of the founders of the Port Hope Waterfront Trail. Soon this bridge will connect people to an exciting development planned for the western side of Port Hope. Parking and washrooms.
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Marina Beach Park/Caldwell St. Beach
As you go along the hard packed gravel trail it inclines sharply following the bluffs along the shore. Near Hope Street, you’ll notice a gazebo where many stop for a short break.
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Alice King Sculthorpe Woodland Marsh
Entrance to a beautiful woodland path that leads to a wetland at Gage Creek. Boy Scouts planted 4,000 trees along this stretch of trail in 1994.
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Rogers Road in Cobourg
This small park is called a window on the Lake.
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Cobourg Peace Park
Located at the near the mouth of Cobourg Creek where trout and salmon come to spawn.
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Cobourg Harbour (Hibernia St.)
This year Cobourg will extend the Trail west from the Yacht Club to Bagot Street. South of the trail you’ll experience a rugged, natural pebble beach. The Yacht Club and Marina offer washrooms and refreshments to Trail users. Plenty of parking.
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Victoria Park (Division Street)
As you approach Victoria Park, it’s hard to imagine that this stretch of waterfront was once home to many industries. The new Rotary Millennium Park is the most recent transformation of old industrial to new recreational uses. In the park you find trees over one-century old. More than beautiful grounds, the park has a playground with splash pad, a pool, campground and bandshell as well as a stunning white sandy beach! Just a short walk north to Queen Street and you’ll find lovely restaurants and shops in downtown Cobourg.
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Annual Events
Cobourg Waterfront Festival is a major musical event every July that attracts thousands of people.
Start the waterfront season every April in Port Hope by visiting the wacky Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny Race!
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