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Architectural Conservancy Ontario Port Hope

Architectural Conservancy of Ontario – Port Hope

Welcome to ACO Port Hope. We aim to inspire passion for the conservation of Port Hope’s architectural, historic, and natural heritage.

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Homes of Port Hope

Port Hope is known for its beautiful heritage homes and gardens. The ACO supports the maintenance and restoration of heritage home exteriors via grants made from donations. We welcome visitors to explore our neighbourhoods and tree-lined streets.

Become a Member

Help preserve Port Hope’s rich legacy of architectural treasures by becoming a member of ACO. Your membership affiliates you with the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario which raises funds for restoration, preservation and conservation within the urban and rural landscapes of Port Hope. We look forward to growing with you. Memberships…Continue reading “Become a Member”

16May 202516 May 2025

Historic Walking Tours 2025: Schedule & Tickets

Select Saturdays • 11 am – 12:30 pm $20 plus Fees | Rain or Shine Get Tickets (Eventbrite) Spring Schedule…

27Jan 202516 May 2025

65 Ward Street: January 2025 Update

By Susan Layard There is good news from the Municipality of Port Hope regarding 65 Ward Street. The Motion for…

16Dec 202416 May 2025

Book: Sixty Reasons to Celebrate 1964-2024

The ACO Port Hope’s 60th Anniversary book, “Sixty Reasons to Celebrate – 1964 – 2024”, by Susan Carmichael and Phil…

Our Mission

“Through education & advocacy, to encourage the conservation & reuse of structures, districts & landscapes of architectural, historic & cultural significance, to inspire & benefit Ontarians.”

ACO Port Hope

ACO Auction…

ACO Live Auction: April 27, 2025

17 Mar 202516 May 2025
April is auction month for the ACO Port Hope! Live Auction Date: Sunday April 27, 2025, 11am Preview & Tag Sale, 12pm StartLocation: Town Park Recreation Centre (Gymnasium) Food: Bewdley…
Community…

Photo Gallery: 2024 Holiday Party

18 Feb 202518 Mar 2025
Thank you to all who came out to share celebrate the holidays!
Meetings…

ACO Port Hope Annual Meeting: 2025

6 Feb 202516 May 2025
Thursday, February 20, 2025Doors Open 6:30 pm / Meeting Begins 7:00 pmSculthorpe Room, The Capitol Theatre Agenda The proceedings will begin with the Business portion of our meeting, during which…
Community…

Micro Heritage Tours at the Hibernate Festival 2025

1 Feb 202518 Feb 2025
On Sunday February 16, as part of the Hibernate Festival, join in for a free preview walk of ACO Port Hope’s Historic Walking Tours 2025. (Our Spring & Autumn 2025…
Community…

Event: Connect; Health, Wellness & Community

30 Jan 202518 Feb 2025
Date: Wednesday, February 19th, 2025Time: 5:30 - 8:00 pmLocation: 130 Highland DriveAdmission & Parking: FREE ACO Port Hope has been invited to have a booth in the upcoming Connect Community…
Community…

Port Hope Santa Claus Parade 2024

30 Nov 202416 Dec 2024
We are celebrating our 60th anniversary of the ACO Port Hope branch by participating in the Santa Claus parade this year. The theme of the parade is “Miracle on Walton Street”.…
Events…

ACO Pop Up: Sixty Reasons to Celebrate!

17 Nov 202430 Nov 2024
The ACO Port Hope’s 60th Anniversary book, "Sixty Reasons to Celebrate - 1964 - 2024", by Susan Carmichael and Phil Carter, is now ready to purchase. It is an updated…
Events…

The ACO 2024 Port Hope Christmas Party

11 Nov 202416 Dec 2024
Jenny and Denzil Wadds will be generously opening their beautiful and spacious home for the ACO Members’ Christmas party. The first owner of 77 Augusta was William Burnham. A subsequent…
Community…

Event: The Settler’s Dream… 40 Years On

19 Oct 20245 Nov 2024
The Settler’s Dream... 40 Years On Sat. Nov. 2 - 2:00pm to 5:00pm St. Andrew’s Church Picton • 31 King St. • Picton, ON Featuring: Tom Cruickshank author of The Settler’s Dream, afternoon presentations on…
Community…

Period Costume Display: A Friends of the PHPL Event

22 Sep 202419 Oct 2024
Saturday October 19th & Sunday October 20th, during library hours View items on loan from Lang & Pickering Pioneer Villages, re-enactment and theatrical productions, private collections of families of prominent…
Community…

Photo Gallery: Summer BBQ 2024

13 Sep 202411 Nov 2024
The ACO Board would like to thank all that came out on a beautiful summer evening, especially those who volunteered to make the event such a success, and to those…
Community…

ACO Port Hope Trip 2025: Domme, France

19 Aug 202427 Jan 2025
After our very successful 2024 trip to Abruzzo, our next destination is in the Dordogne area in southwestern France, specifically in the medieval village of Domme. Because of the popularity…
Community…

Historic Walking Tours 2024: Schedule & Tickets

18 Aug 202430 Sep 2024
Help us celebrate our 60th anniversary on four guided and curated walks through some of the loveliest neighbourhoods of Port Hope. Select Saturdays • 11 am - 12:30 pm $20…
Advocacy…

Fire at the File Factory

15 Jul 202430 Jan 2025
Update from The Municipality of Port Hope: July 19, 2024 It is with heavy hearts that ACO Port Hope acknowledges the devastating fire that occurred on July 14th, 2024 at…
Events…

ACO Members Summer BBQ 2024

10 Jun 202417 Jul 2024
Date: Thursday, July 25th (rain or shine) Time: 5:30pm Address: 200 Bruton Street, Port Hope MEMBERS ONLY: tickets@acoporthope.ca RSVP by June 30th Membership Inquiries: Contact Lydia Bell-Gradon at 905-885-7929 or…
ACO Matters…

The File Factory: A Unique Heritage Industrial Site in Port Hope

2 Jun 202422 Sep 2024
Compiled by Susan Layard. An Encumbered Past; a Dramatic Future(An adaptation of Bruce Bowden’s deputation on behalf of ACO Port Hope to the March 19th, 2024 Special Meeting of Council).…
Advocacy…

The File Factory: May Update

28 May 202416 Aug 2024
Please be informed by the update on the File Factory from the Municipality of Port Hope. Photos by Phil Goldsmith
Community…

Photo Gallery: Let’s Colour!

28 May 202417 Nov 2024
Thank you to all who came out to share some stories and colour together at the Port Hope Library. And a special thank you to Lisa O'Leary, the Programming and…

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