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The 2026 Municipal and School Board Election Voting Period is Officially Open. The Voting Period runs from Friday, October 16, at 9 a.m., until Monday, October 26, at 8 p.m.

The Town encourages all eligible electors to participate and have their say. Eligible residents can still be added to the Voters List until voting closes at 8 p.m. on October 26, 2026.

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Downtown and Waterfront Road Closures – October 24

By Town of Cobourg - Oct 20, 2026

Cobourg, ON (October 20, 2026) – The Town of Cobourg is advising residents and visitors of upcoming road, pedestrian and parking lot closures in downtown Cobourg and at the waterfront on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

The closures are required to accommodate the second weekend of Cobourg Marina’s boat lift-out and hauling operations, as well as the Downtown Cobourg DBIA’s Trick or Treat event.

Marina Boat Lift-Out
Cobourg Marina’s fall boat lift-out and hauling operations will continue on Saturday, October 24.

To safely complete the work, the following road, pedestrian and parking lot closures will be in effect:

  • The Esplanade including the East and West parking lots will be closed from Wednesday, October 21 at 7 a.m. until Sunday, October 25 at 5 p.m.
  • Hibernia Street, south of Third Street – not a full closure; delays are expected
  • Third Street, between Hibernia Street and The Esplanade – not a full closure; delays are expected
  • Division Street, south of The Esplanade

Pedestrian access will also be restricted in areas where heavy equipment is operating. Every effort will be made to reopen roads and walkways when it is safe to do so.

DBIA Trick or Treat Event
The Downtown Cobourg DBIA’s Trick or Treat event will take place on Saturday, October 24, giving children an opportunity to trick or treat at local downtown businesses.

The following road closures will be in effect on Saturday, October 24 from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m.:

  • Second Street closed from King Street West to Albert Street
  • Third Street closed from Albert Street to King Street West
  • King Street West closed from Spring Street to Division Street

 

Local businesses will remain open during the event. Motorists are asked to use alternate routes and follow posted signage while closures are in place.

Parking
Municipal parking is currently in the low-season period, with the first three hours of parking free. After three hours, the regular parking rate applies. For more information visit cobourg.ca/parking.

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