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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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  • HomeWelcome to the Port Hope Chapter of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario.
  • About UsDiscover who the ACO is and what we do as part of the community of Port Hope.
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    • The Port Hope ACO Heritage Colouring Book
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ACO Members Summer BBQ 2023

11 Jul 202310 Jun 2024
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…
ACO Auction…

Antiques & Artifacts Fall 2023 Call for Donations

11 Jul 20236 Feb 2025
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:…
ACO 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 20231 Mar 2024
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…
Architecture…

The Bluestone Award for Community Service

1 Mar 202322 Jun 2026
2025 Laura Antonik: For her volunteer service as a key member and subsequent Chair of the ACO Port Hope Marketing and Communications Committee; her stunning redesign of the branch website;…
Architecture…

The Marion W. Garland Award

1 Mar 202322 Jun 2026
2025 Dave Watson: For the fine restoration of his Downtown Heritage District property at 99–101 Walton Street. Dave is to be commended for taking such meticulous care of his magnificent…
Meetings…

ACO Port Hope Annual Meeting: 2023

4 Feb 202323 Jan 2024
See the round up from this meeting. Thursday, February 23, 2023Doors Open 6:30 pm / Meeting Begins 7:00 pmSculthorpe Room, The Capitol Theatre Agenda Awards The slate for the Executive…
Advocacy…

Let’s Get the Sylvan Glen Bridge the Attention It Deserves

3 Feb 202325 Mar 2023
By Bruce Bowden and Susan Layard As you may know, the Municipality of Port Hope is planning replace the 100-year-old Sylvan Glen Bridge. See our article in last year’s ACO…
Events…

Photo Gallery: The ACO Port Hope Christmas Party 2022

9 Dec 20229 Jan 2023
Here is our roundup of favourite photos from our festive celebration. Thank you to our hosts of Dunain House, Dianne and Frank Steblaj, for allowing us to hold the party…
Advocacy…

Opinion: Phillip H. Carter on Bill 23

29 Nov 202225 Mar 2023
By Phillip H. Carter Phillip H. Carter is a Port Hope Architect and winner of the ACO 2020 Eric Arthur Lifetime Achievement Award. Bill 23, passed by the Ford Government,…

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