Victoria Beach

• Victoria Beach in Cobourg, Ont. to be without lifeguards for 2nd summer

  Mayor Lucas Cleveland says the decision to not staff Victoria Beach with lifeguard services again this summer will save the town between $140,000 to $150,000.

  Health

  May 28
  
• Northumberland County prepares for total solar eclipse

  Northumberland County officials expect visitors on April 8 to pack Victoria Beach in Cobourg and the waterfront in Port Hope, Brighton, Grafton and Colborne.

  Canada

  Apr 2
  
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• High winds and rising water levels expected across Manitoba lakes

  Strong winds are expected on Tuesday along the shorelines of two Manitoban lakes with wind gusts expected to raise water levels over five feet.

  Environment

  Oct 3, 2023
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• Risk of thunderstorms prompts Cobourg Sandcastle Festival to be held Aug. 13

  The Town of Cobourg says the sandcastle festive will move to Sunday, Aug. 13 featuring an amateur competition. Master sculptors will begin their builds on Aug. 11 and Aug. 12.

  Entertainment

  Aug 10, 2023
• Lack of lifeguards at Victoria Beach in Cobourg, Ont. this summer prompts concerns

  According to Brian Geerts, director of community services for the Town of Cobourg, the removal of lifeguard services at Victoria Beach this summer will save $114,000.

  Economy

  Jun 21, 2023
• Visitors face new waterfront parking fees in Cobourg, Ont.

  Beginning Victoria Day weekend, the Town of Cobourg rolled out a number of changes, including a $40-a-day parking pass or $5 per hour (up from $2/hour) along the waterfront.

  Economy

  May 31, 2023
• SkyHawks parachute team to soar over Victoria Beach in Cobourg, Ont. for documentary

  Canadian military parachute team SkyHawks will be completing a sunset performance at the beach in Cobourg, Ont., on Wednesday, May 24.

  Canada

  May 17, 2023
• Cobourg introduces new visitor waterfront parking pass

  The $150 pass for the season allows non-residents to visit the Cobourg waterfront and pay a flat rate for parking at the beach from the May long weekend until Thanksgiving.

  Canada

  May 9, 2023
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• Winds on Manitoba lakes could raise water levels by 5 feet, warning says

  Areas affected by high winds on Monday include the south basin of Lake Manitoba, plus shorelines near Gimli and Victoria Beach on Lake Winnipeg.

  Weather

  Aug 29, 2022
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• SkyHawks parachute team to train over Victoria Beach in Cobourg, Ont.

  A section of the Victoria Beach in Cobourg has been sectioned off for landing by the Canadian Forces SkyHawks parachute team on Friday.

  Canada

  May 26, 2022