Walk in the steps of one of the founding families of Port Hope 90 min • 1 km Meeting Point: St Mark’s Anglican Church 51 King Street Tickets $20 +tax From Canada House on the edge of Lake Ontario, Elias Smith’s family legacy on King Street includes the Bluestone, the Little Bluestone, St. Mark’s Anglican ChurchContinue reading "Historic Walking Tour 2024 KING STREET: FROM THE WATER TO WARD STREET Part 1"

Our knowledgeable guide will share the history of the Queen and John Streets in the historic downtown Port Hope 90 min Meeting Point: Farini Gardens (across the street from the Waddell Hotel) Tickets $20 +tax Come see the change from the first buildings of 1793 made of wood timber from local cleared forests, to theContinue reading "Historic Walking Tour TRAINS, TAVERNS, & THEATRES"

You are cordially invited to the official launch of the Port Hope ACO Heritage Colouring Book, written in celebration of our branch’s 60th anniversary. Come and browse through the 40 pages of historic drawings and then choose one to colour in.  Colouring books will be available for purchase on site (suggested donation $10). All proceedsContinue reading "Let’s Colour!"

Explore the stately homes of two of Port Hope’s premier streets 90 min Meeting Point: Municipality of Port Hope 56 Queen Street Tickets $20 +tax Explore the stately homes of two of Port Hope’s premier streets. This tour features an eclectic mix of cottages and townhomes, the homes of sea captains and leaders of industry, theContinue reading "Historic Walking Tour PARADE OF STATELY HOMES"