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Town in Ontario, Canada
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Cobalt is a town of 1,100 people (2016) in Northern Ontario. One of the "Tri-Towns" of the area, Cobalt chose to remain a separate town when Haileybury and New Liskeard to the north merged to become Temiskaming Shores.
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This museum began from a private collection amassed during World War II, and has grown into a collection of many different military items. Their collection of uniforms from various services is especially notable.
A 250-seat theatre hosting live performances, the Classic is the only remaining theatre from the silver boom of the early 20th century. There is an art gallery on the premises.
A self-guided tour of the remnants of the silver mines around Cobalt.
The Mining Museum showcases many artifacts and mineral samples from the silver boom era of the early 20th century. On display is the mayor's chain of office (which includes a piece of silver from each of the mines that was active when the chain was made) and a collection of minerals that fluoresce under UV light (the only such display north of Toronto).
An Edwardian brick railway station, declared a historical building in 1983 by the Ontario Heritage Trust. You can only see it from the outside as it is being renovated into an event venue.
Specialty tea house; apparently "the only tearoom in the world in a historic mining headframe". Rotating seasonal menu that includes different beverages as well as pastries and light meals.
An Edwardian brick railway station, declared a historical building in 1983 by the Ontario Heritage Trust. Following renovations in 2025, two suites, as well as an event venue, are available to rent.
Two/three-bedroom cottages on the Montreal River. Sandy beach, canoes, fishing, boat/motor rental, trailer park with utilities, showers, toilets.
Native arts and crafts. There is no physical storefront, but orders made on the website can be picked up at the address listed here.
Publishers of non-fiction works of local interest, located in the shaft house for the old Coniagas mine. (The shaft has been filled.)
The Temiskaming Transit bus service connects Cobalt to Temiskaming Shores from 6AM to 11:15PM, hourly on weekdays and Saturdays, every 2 hours Sundays, and no service on holidays.
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