7 Small Ontario Towns With Big Appeal

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4. Cobourg

The historic port town of Cobourg sits on the shores of Lake Ontario less than 63 miles from Toronto. The Northumberland County border of Cobourg is made up of forests, lakes and trails. If you like to shop, there’s the famous auction house or check out one of the cute, vintage shops around for a rare find, like at Vintage Legacy, where you’ll uncover tons of curiosities including old TV and film set props. Up-and-coming (and established) craft breweries, wineries, art shops, hiking and “treetop trekking” in Ganaraska Forest, and an array of restaurants add to Cobourg’s appeal. The beach and marina are popular during steamy summer months—the best place to soak up some Vitamin D. Daytime hours are wiled away with kids at the shores, playground, and splash pad, and there’s a boardwalk that makes for perfect starry night strolls before calling it a day.