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Spirit of Canada

Inspired by successfully competing in an “Around Alone” Single-handed Yacht Race in 2002-2003, (one of ten international competitors and the only Canadian to finish the event), Derek Hatfield […]

Countess of Dufferin

Text from beneath the picture: “Countess of Dufferin: Third challenger for the America’s cup, as she appeared on the slip-way ready for launching at Cobourg, Ontario. From a wash […]

Boats In Cobourg Harbour 2008

The lake is very calm in this photograph and the absence of sails or sailors indicates that it might have been taken early in the day. The condominiums […]

First Clubhouse Starts

Mayor Mac Lees, shown here with a shovel at the sod turning for the construction of the new clubhouse, had been active in supporting the activities of the […]

New CYC Clubhouse

1985: Continued interest and increasing membership, together with the long awaited improvements to the harbour and marina, allowed for the building of a new clubhouse. The centre of […]

“Countess” and “Madeleine” at America’s Cup

In 1876 the Countess of Dufferin, a 92’ yacht, was built in Cobourg for a member of Toronto’s Royal Canadian Yacht Club to challenge for the “Queen’s Cup” […]

Rotary Harbourfront Park

In place of the industrial landscape with oil tanks, coal piles and dirty industries, modern condo developments transformed the area. With its new parkland the harbour area took […]

Preserve Harbour Logo

Opposition to the marina expansion utilized several graphic displays to further the cause. The simplicity of this logo, suggesting danger to both our heritage and the wildlife, made […]

Langevin Pier

The Langevin Pier was built by the Federal Government to protect the Harbour. It was completed in 1876, but an extension undertaken in 1882-83 brought it to its […]

Theatre Mural of Harbour

This mural decorates the lobby walls of the Rainbow Cinemas in Cobourg’s Northumberland Mall. It was painted by Fred Harrison for the opening of the cinemas in 2014 […]

Beautiful Harbour Beach

The large sandy beach offers room for organized as well as more casual activities. Beach volleyball has become popular and tournaments often take place there. It is the […]

Sandcastle Weekend

On the holiday weekend in August the Sandcastle Festival attracts thousands to the beach to sculpt or just watch. Professionals and amateurs compete in various classifications. The event […]