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Photo Gallery: Let’s Colour!

28 May 202417 Nov 2024

Thank you to all who came out to share some stories and colour together at the Port Hope Library. And a special thank you to Lisa O'Leary, the Programming and…

Town Talks: Municipal Planning Department

2 May 202428 May 2024

Please join us to hear future plans and question the municipal team leading the processes. 1 | Monday, May 6 at 4pmHeritage Permits in Port Hope with Todd Davis, Director…

Rebellion Box Presentation: A Friends of the PHPL Event

12 Mar 20242 May 2024

Date: Saturday, March 16 1:00pm to 2:00pmLocation: The Port Hope Public Library, Mary J. Benson BranchSpeaker: Darryl & Christine Withrow Come learn about Rebellion boxes in this special PHPL Friends of the Library…

ACO Cobourg Branch Coach Tour 2024: Belleville & Deseronto

1 Mar 202422 Mar 2024

Our Coach Tour on Wednesday, April 24 is filling up fast. Don’t be disappointed, reserve your seat today! The Details RSVP: Email Denise at johnson.4d@gmail.com If you book and then…

Advocacy Update Fall 2023: 65 Ward Street

17 Sep 202330 Sep 2024

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 20231 Nov 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 20231 Nov 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 20233 Oct 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 202313 Mar 2025

2024 Susan Carmichael: For her many years of leadership and service to ACO Port Hope as Executive Secretary to the Board and as Chair of the Grants Committee. Always willing…

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The Marion W. Garland Award

1 Mar 202312 Mar 2025

2024 Rod Stewart & Masumi Suzuki: For their tireless work and significant contributions to important public heritage projects in Port Hope such as the Capitol Theatre and the Wesleyville Church. …

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…