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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”

17Sep 202319 Sep 2023

Join Us for 2 Talks about The River & The File Factory

Port Hope Friends of the Library, in partnership with the Capitol Theatre and the ACO Port Hope Branch Education Committee…

1Sep 20234 Sep 2023

Get Tickets: Guided Walking Tours of Historic Port Hope 2023

Three guided tours will take you on an easy stroll past some of Port Hope’s most interesting landmarks. Led by our volunteer…

11Aug 202311 Aug 2023

Get Tickets: The Port Hope 2023 House Tour

Taking you inside some of Port Hope’s most recognizable properties, while also giving you the opportunity to learn more about…

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

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A Fall Event at Barnum House

22 Sep 202326 Sep 2023
“It’s 1874 and you’re invited to sup with Colonel Barnum while he reminisces about his life in the Grafton community and the history of the house.” ACO Cobourg/East Northumberland is…
Advocacy…

Advocacy Update Fall 2023: 65 Ward Street

17 Sep 202319 Sep 2023
At the end of July, Southbridge appealed Council’s decision to refuse the Heritage Demolition Permit for 65 Ward Street to the Ontario Land Tribunal. Please see their Appeal Letter. On…
Advocacy…

Advocacy Update Fall 2023: Penryn Mason Homes Subdivision Appeal

17 Sep 202318 Sep 2023
At their meeting on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, the Municipality of Port Hope Council announced “that a settlement has been reached regarding Phase 2 of OLT File OLT-22-003126 (also referred…
Events…

Photo Gallery: ACO Members Summer BBQ 2023

29 Aug 202317 Sep 2023
Photographer: Pam Marr Click on the photos to enlarge: BBQ Location: Doneycroft BBQ Committee: Susan Carmichael, Tom Cruickshank, Jacquie Currelly, Mary Jane Preston, Charles Wickett
Antiques & Artifacts Auction…

Antiques & Artifacts Online Auction: September 5-13, 2023

21 Aug 202317 Sep 2023
Online Auction: maxsold.com We are looking forward to another great fundraiser, with 120 fun and eclectic pieces. Dates: September 5 until September 13 Pick Up: Saturday, September 16, 9am -…
Architecture…

Save the Date: The Port Hope 2023 House Tour

11 Jul 202311 Aug 2023
You’ll want to mark Saturday, September 30th on your calendars for the Port Hope House Tour’s Annual House Tour, this year in the hamlet of Canton, just four kilometres north of Port Hope. Tickets…
Events…

ACO Members Summer BBQ 2023

11 Jul 202311 Aug 2023
Date: Thursday, July 20 (rain or shine) Time: 5:30pm Address: 4135 Kellogg Rd., Port Hope MEMBERS ONLY: info@acoporthope.ca RSVP is now closed The BBQ is located at the beautiful gardens…
Antiques & Artifacts Auction…

Antiques & Artifacts Fall 2023 Call for Donations

11 Jul 202321 Aug 2023
We are now collecting from now until August 15th.  To make a donation:Email Peter duckkpeter@gmail.com or Sharon sharonhancock@hotmail.com As always, we are looking for things that are fun, interesting, unique…
Culture…

Save the Date: Abruzzo Italy March 30 – April 6, 2024

20 May 202311 Jul 2023
Let us know if you are interested in joining this tour by May 30. Contact: Anna Gray anna.gray3112@gmail.com We have on hold, for a very brief time, a tour set…
Advocacy…

Urgent: 65 Ward Street – Send Your Letters by May 22

19 May 202311 Jul 2023
Port Hope Council has now received a letter from the provincial government about the proposed Ministerial Zoning Order (MZO), and will be meeting on it at a Special Closed Session…
Events…

The 2023 Port Hope Garden Tour

10 May 202311 Jul 2023
Gardens for 2023 will include town and country. Website: phhf.ca/events/port-hope-garden-tour-2023 Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023 Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm Cost: $25.00 per ticket Get Tickets Information: 905 885-7929 Tour Headquarters:…
Antiques & Artifacts Auction…

Antiques & Artifacts Online Auction: May 9-17, 2023

9 May 202319 May 2023
Online Auction: maxsold.com
Community…

Photo Gallery: 2023 ACO Port Hope Bus Tour to Clarington

1 May 202311 Jul 2023
Thank you to all who joined us, please enjoy these photos.
Advocacy…

65 Ward Street: An Unprecedented Response

11 Apr 20239 May 2023
By Susan Layard The response to our eBlast and social media coverage regarding the potential Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) on 65 Ward Street has been unprecedented. Many thanks to all…
Community…

Tree Party 2023

10 Apr 202319 May 2023
Date: May 13, 2023 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Location: Riverside Park, Port Hope ACO Port Hope is happy to share that The Environmental Advisory Board is hosting a…
Advocacy…

65 Ward Street: Spring 2023 Update

6 Apr 20236 Apr 2023
By Susan Layard In May, 2022, the agreement between Southbridge and the Municipality, in which the Municipality agreed to remove the Notice of Intent to Designate the property, expired. ACO…
Awards…

Round Up: ACO Port Hope Annual Meeting 2023 Awards & Video

25 Mar 20234 May 2023
Thank you to all who joined us at the Annual Meeting, 2023. https://youtu.be/D39pe4A7pdI The Awards Congratulations to our recipients to The Marion W. Garland and The Bluestone Award. The Marion…
Advocacy…

Urgent Call for Action: 65 Ward Street in Port Hope

24 Mar 202319 May 2023
By Bruce Bowden and Susan Layard This is an urgent call for action from our ACO members, and from the community at large. The Minister of Long Term Care has…

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