Join us Saturday August 22nd in Port Hope, for our Historic Walking Tour, and then finish it off with a Jazz Concert at the Ganaraska Hotel. This novel and one-time only special event is to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Port Hope Jazz Festival.
Saints & Sinners Walking Tour: Sat. Aug 22nd 11am
Port Hope had more than its fill of drinking and lodging establishments during its early days as well as the more sedate founding of churches. In 1824 a preacher claimed that Port Hope was “so full of whiskey and sin that it bears the name of ‘Sodom’.” Join us to view Port Hope’s architecture and history through a different lens and decide for yourself if what remains are saints, sinners … or a little of both! This 90-minute (approximate) tour will take you on an easy 1km stroll past some of the most fascinating landmarks of downtown Port Hope. Our knowledgeable guides will tell you all about the buildings you go by and the people who built, lived, or worked or socialized in, and restored them.
The Port Hope Jazz Festival
The 25th Anniversary of the Port Hope Jazz Festival will happen August 20 – 23, 2026. Check out the performers, then head to Eventbrite to buy your tickets. The Dixie Demons take the stage at the Ganaraska Hotel, 1 – 2pm. This prestigious Toronto-based performing group entertains audiences with a catchy and exciting repertoire of traditional jazz. Tickets GOING FAST!