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History & Heritage

Step into History

Feel the pulse of a proud past – from Victoria Hall, designed to be Ontario’s original parliament building, to historic estates on small town side streets, heritage downtown buildings home to proud, independent businesses, the Capitol Theatre – a National Historic Site – and the farmsteads that have historically found their livelihoods in our rolling hills.

It’s all right here, in Northumberland.

Exterior details of Victoria Hall in Cobourg

Indigenous Connections

Located on the south side of Rice Lake, about 30km north of Cobourg, Alderville First Nation has been home to the Mississauga Anishinabeg of the Ojibway Nation since the mid-1830’s. Today, it is a thriving community, rich in heritage and native culture. Traditions are honoured through native crafts, land conservation and education at the Black Oak Savanna, an Annual Pow-wow, Drum Socials, and an annual Boating Regatta.

Built in 1927, The Alderville War Monument stands nearly 50 feet tall to honour veterans of World Wars I and II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War including Alderville’s community members who served and sacrificed. It is one of Canada’s most striking and historic memorials and a powerful symbol of remembrance and pride.

Learn more about the history of Alderville First Nation
Drone view of Alderville War Monument

Museums

Museums

Northumberland County Archives and Museum

Get assistance with local history, property or genealogy at the Northumberland County Archives and Museum. This treasured spot holds Northumberland County's primary historical records and artifacts.

Learn more about Northumberland County Archives & Museum (NCAM)

Libraries

Churches

Self Guided Walking Tours

Self-Guided Walking Tours

Port Hope

Try Port Hope's self-guided Historical Walking Tour to see Ontario's best-preserved 19th century streetscape and more. Add in the IT Filming Location Walking Tour for the inside track on how Port Hope's downtown was transformed into the thriller's setting of Derry, Maine.

Learn more about Port Hope's Self-Guided Walking Tours

Architectural Highlights of Northumberland

Architectural Highlights

Victoria Hall, Cobourg

Tour Cobourg's landmark municipal building, opened by the Prince of Wales in 1860. Be amazed by the beautifully restored courtroom.

Map your way to Victoria Hall in Cobourg
What’s happening

Upcoming Events that focus on Heritage & History

Open the door to Northumberland’s vibrant past through events that celebrate local history, culture, and community heritage.

  • Zooming out and Zooming In
    7:00pm
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    Oct
    14
    Oct
    14
  • NLC Fall Program – Arctic Rising
    7:30pm
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    Oct
    22
    Oct
    22
  • NCAM Tour with the Curator
    10:30am
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    racks of curated items in a museum
    Oct
    23
    Oct
    23

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