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.

Member Notice

Membership in ACO Port Hope is currently under review since ACO Inc. has announced that the current branch structure will be discontinued by October 31, 2026. We expect to provide additional Information in the coming weeks.Continue reading “Member Notice”

22Jun 202622 Jun 2026

Summary of the 2026 ACO Port Hope Annual Meeting

The ACO Port Hope Annual Meeting took place on May 7th, 2026 in the Sculthorpe Room of the Capitol Theatre.…

6Apr 202627 Apr 2026

Historic Walking Tours 2026: Schedule & Tickets

Select Saturdays • 11 am – 12:30 pm $20 plus Fees | Rain or Shine Join us for our 2026…

16Dec 202429 Sep 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 Spring Auction Features Items from the Estate of Farley Mowat

14 May 20264 Jun 2026

We are delighted to announce a special addition to the live auction on May 31, 2026 — a compilation of seventeen artifacts from the estate of Canadian author Farley Mowat.…

ACO Port Hope Annual Meeting: 2026

19 Apr 202615 May 2026

Thursday, May 7th, 2026Doors Open: 6:30 p.m. | Meeting Begins: 7:00 p.m.Sculthorpe Room, The Capitol Theatre Please Register by obtaining a free ticket via eventbrite so that we may manage…

ACO Live Auction: May 31st, 2026

16 Apr 20264 Jun 2026

Live Auction Date: Sunday May 31st, 2026, 10am Tag Sale, 11am StartLocation: Town Park Recreation Centre (Gymnasium) Food: Queenies Bake ShopAuctioneer: David Simmons Donations & Tax Receipts: Blaise Gaetz blaisegaetz@gmail.comPayment: Cash,…

Architecture…

Author Event: Canadian Architectural Styles

14 Apr 202621 Apr 2026

“Canadian Architectural Styles: A Field Guide” ACO Port Hope Branch Presents — An illustrated one-hour book talk on April 18th with author Don Mikel Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026Time: 10:15…

Call for Action: Protect 65 Ward Street from Demolition by Neglect

16 Mar 202621 Apr 2026

By Chris Wallace, ACO Port Hope Advocacy Committee We would like to call upon ACO members to write to Mayor Olena and Members of Port Hope Council in support of…

Photo Gallery: 2025 Holiday Party

5 Mar 202616 Mar 2026

Thank you to all who came out to the fabulous Hill and Dale to celebrate the ACO and the season. It was a memorable evening!

Join Us for Free Micro Heritage Tours at Hibernate 2026

6 Feb 202625 Feb 2026

As part of the Hibernate Festival, we are hosting a pair of free, family-friendly heritage walks, led by local author and ACO board member Tom Cruickshank. These 30-minute micro-walks offer…

The ACO Port Hope Holiday Party 2025

11 Nov 20258 Jan 2026

Allison Doyle is generously opening her beautiful and spacious home, The Hill and Dale Estate, for the ACO Holiday Party. Because the party is being held in a private home,…

Book Launch: The Ontario Cottage

14 Oct 20256 Feb 2026

“The Ontario Cottage: Perfect of Its Kind - An Illustrated Presentation” by Lynne DiStefano and Dan Schneider Capitol Theatre, Furby House Books and the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario, Port Hope…

ACO Live Auction: November 9th, 2025

7 Oct 202511 Nov 2025

Live Auction Date: Sunday November 9th, 2025, 11am Jumbo Tag Sale, 12pm StartLocation: Town Park Recreation Centre (Gymnasium) Food: Queenies Bake Shop Donations & Tax Receipts: Blaise Gaetz blaisegaetz@gmail.comPayment: Cash, cheque,…

Photo Gallery: Summer Social 2025

29 Sep 20258 Jan 2026

The ACO Board would like to thank our hosts Meghan Robertson and Dirk Reuter, and all our guests, especially those who volunteered and donated with generosity.

Book Launch: Ontario’s Port Hope – A Cultural Story

31 Aug 202525 Feb 2026

“Ontario’s Port Hope - A Cultural Story” by Bruce Bowden and Nigel Dickson Join us for Bruce and Nigel’s book launch. Date: Saturday, September 27thTime: 3 - 5 pmLocation: St.…

Student Spotlight: Spencer Watson

20 Jun 202516 Mar 2026

Interview by Katherine McHarg, first published in the June 2025 issue of ACO Matters Update from Ottawa with Spencer Watson Have you been wondering how our local PHHS grad Spencer…

ACO Port Hope Luminaries: A.K. Sculthorpe

8 Jun 202522 Jun 2026

by Tom Cruickshank, first published in the June 2025 issue of ACO Matters There are many tireless volunteers who champion the cause of preservation and environmentalism in Port Hope these…

The 2025 Port Hope Garden Tour

29 May 202519 Jun 2025

Website: https://phhf.ca/events/port-hope-garden-tour Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025 Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm Cost: $30.00 per ticket Get Tickets Ticket Outlets: Port HopeHolton Flowers – 62 Walton St.Atelier on John – 46…

Brookside Property Urgent Call to Action

27 May 202529 May 2025

By Susan LayardImage above, Strathmore House, courtesy of Stevens Burgess Architects Please support our ACO friends in Cobourg! Attend the Town Council Meeting where a vote on the designation will…

ACO Auction: Thank You & Call For Donations

20 May 20257 Oct 2025

Thank You! ACO Port Hope would like to thank the community for the success of the most recent (April 27) live auction held at the Town Park Recreation Centre. Supported…