Community Archives - Architectural Conservancy of Ontario – Port Hope

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…

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

17 Sep 202319 Sep 2023

Port Hope Friends of the Library, in partnership with the Capitol Theatre and the ACO Port Hope Branch Education Committee present a special afternoon of heritage discussion on Sunday, October…

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Get Tickets: Guided Walking Tours of Historic Port Hope 2023

1 Sep 20234 Sep 2023

Three guided tours will take you on an easy stroll past some of Port Hope’s most interesting landmarks. Led by our volunteer guides, each of the tours takes roughly 90 minutes, ending just in…

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Get Tickets: The Port Hope 2023 House Tour

11 Aug 202311 Aug 2023

Taking you inside some of Port Hope’s most recognizable properties, while also giving you the opportunity to learn more about the personalities, renovations, art, decor, and stories of the properties…

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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…

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.

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…

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The Bluestone Award for Community Service

1 Mar 202328 Mar 2023

2022 Suzanne Camm: For many years of her support of the mission of ACO Port Hope, contributing to the Port Hope Garden and House Tours, and through the design and…

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The Marion W. Garland Award

1 Mar 202326 Mar 2023

2022 Dianne & Frank Steblaj: As 146 ACO members witnessed at our Christmas Party, Dianne and Frank Teblaj have both faithfully restored, and modernized their new home, Dunain over the…

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,…

ACO Port Hope Responds to Bill 23

23 Nov 20227 Dec 2022

By Bruce Bowden & Susan Layard ACO Port Hope is very concerned that the proposed changes to the Ontario Heritage Act in Bill 23 will adversely affect our Municipality’s ability…

ACO Press Event: The Threat Bill 23 Poses to Ontario’s Heritage

23 Nov 202229 Nov 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=10gcVvVvZFM&t=1s On November 22, ACO held a press event at Queen’s Park in Toronto to publicize the damage that Schedule 6 of Bill 23 will wreak on Ontario Heritage. Speaking…

The 2023 ACO Port Hope Bus Tour to Clarington

23 Nov 202211 Apr 2023

April 26th, 2023 The bus tour is shaping up very well. At present it is full up, but almost invariably a few seats become available just before Travel date as…

Interview: The Chair of the ACO Port Hope on The Daily Wrap

19 Nov 202211 Jul 2023

On November 16, 2022, the Chair of the ACO Port Hope Branch, Ian Mackay was interviewed by the Northumberland 89.7 FM radio show, the Daily Wrap. Ian discussed how ACO’s efforts have contributed…

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Meet Us at the Festival of Lights & Trees 2022

18 Nov 20229 Jan 2023

Join us this season as we show off our decorated tree at The Capitol Theatre’s Festival of Lights & Trees, November 26 – December 15, 2022. ACO Port Hope and…

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The Port Hope 2022 Virtual House Tour: October 1-31

30 Sep 202218 Nov 2022

Streets & Stories Explore the intersection of Port Hope’s history, life and architecture. See inside 11 iconic properties including The Bluestone, St. Mark’s Church, and The Clemes Duplex. 2022 features…

Spare a Cuppa?

28 Sep 202228 Sep 2022

ACO Port Hope is participating in the Festival of Lights & Trees at the Cameco Capitol Arts Centre this season, and we are decorating a teacup-themed tree! Please Donate your…

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The 2022 Municipal Election: Answers from the Mayoral Candidates

25 Sep 202227 Oct 2022

ACO Port Hope asked 7 questions to Port Hope’s 22 Municipal Electoral Candidates.The questions were sent to all candidates and the responses are posted with permission. Below are the answers…