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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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  • About UsDiscover who the ACO is and what we do as part of the community of Port Hope.
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    • Book: Sixty Reasons to Celebrate 1964-2024
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Meetings…

ACO Port Hope Annual Meeting: 2026

19 Apr 202621 Apr 2026
Thursday, May 7th, 2026Doors Open: 6:30 p.m. | Meeting Begins: 7:00 p.m.Sculthorpe Room, The Capitol Theatre Please Register by obtaining a free ticket via eventbrite so that we may manage…
ACO Auction…

ACO Live Auction: May 31st, 2026

16 Apr 202621 Apr 2026
Live Auction Date: Sunday May 31st, 2026, 10am Tag Sale, 11am StartLocation: Town Park Recreation Centre (Gymnasium) Food: Queenies Bake ShopAuctioneer: David Simmons Donations & Tax Receipts: Blaise Gaetz blaisegaetz@gmail.comPayment: Cash,…
Events…

The ACO Port Hope Holiday Party 2025

11 Nov 20258 Jan 2026
Allison Doyle is generously opening her beautiful and spacious home, The Hill and Dale Estate, for the ACO Holiday Party. Because the party is being held in a private home,…
ACO Auction…

ACO Live Auction: November 9th, 2025

7 Oct 202511 Nov 2025
Live Auction Date: Sunday November 9th, 2025, 11am Jumbo Tag Sale, 12pm StartLocation: Town Park Recreation Centre (Gymnasium) Food: Queenies Bake Shop Donations & Tax Receipts: Blaise Gaetz blaisegaetz@gmail.comPayment: Cash, cheque,…
Community…

Photo Gallery: Summer Social 2025

29 Sep 20258 Jan 2026
The ACO Board would like to thank our hosts Meghan Robertson and Dirk Reuter, and all our guests, especially those who volunteered and donated with generosity.
Events…

ACO Members Summer Social 2025

19 Jun 202531 Aug 2025
Date: Thursday, July 31st (rain or shine) Time: 5:30pm Location: 4900 Anderson Rd, west of Canton (The country home of Meghan Robertson and Dirk Reuter) RSVP MEMBERS ONLY: tickets@acoporthope.ca RSVP…
ACO Matters…

ACO Port Hope Luminaries: A.K. Sculthorpe

8 Jun 20256 Apr 2026
by Tom Cruickshank, first published in the June 2025 issue of ACO Matters There are many tireless volunteers who champion the cause of preservation and environmentalism in Port Hope these…
ACO Auction…

ACO Live Auction: April 27, 2025

17 Mar 202516 May 2025
April is auction month for the ACO Port Hope! Live Auction Date: Sunday April 27, 2025, 11am Preview & Tag Sale, 12pm StartLocation: Town Park Recreation Centre (Gymnasium) Food: Bewdley…
Meetings…

ACO Port Hope Annual Meeting: 2025

6 Feb 202516 May 2025
Thursday, February 20, 2025Doors Open 6:30 pm / Meeting Begins 7:00 pmSculthorpe Room, The Capitol Theatre Agenda The proceedings will begin with the Business portion of our meeting, during which…
Events…

The ACO Port Hope Christmas Party 2024

11 Nov 202411 Nov 2025
Jenny and Denzil Wadds will be generously opening their beautiful and spacious home for the ACO Members’ Christmas party. The first owner of 77 Augusta was William Burnham. A subsequent…
Community…

Photo Gallery: Summer BBQ 2024

13 Sep 202411 Nov 2024
The ACO Board would like to thank all that came out on a beautiful summer evening, especially those who volunteered to make the event such a success, and to those…
Events…

ACO Members Summer BBQ 2024

10 Jun 202417 Jul 2024
Date: Thursday, July 25th (rain or shine) Time: 5:30pm Address: 200 Bruton Street, Port Hope MEMBERS ONLY: tickets@acoporthope.ca RSVP by June 30th Membership Inquiries: Contact Lydia Bell-Gradon at 905-885-7929 or…
ACO Auction…

Live Auction April 20, 2024: 11am Preview, 1pm Start

31 Mar 202425 Apr 2024
April is auction month for the ACO Port Hope! Live Auction Date: April 20, 2024, 11am Preview, 1pm StartLocation: Port Hope Recreation Centre GymnasiumDonations & Tax Receipts: Blaise Gaetz blaisegaetz@gmail.comPayment:…
Architecture…

Video: “FUN . . SERIOUSLY?”

22 Mar 202427 Jan 2025
Watch Marc Hallé’s full presentation from this year’s AGM Meeting, which took place February 22, 2024. https://youtu.be/-aET5N7r3J0?si=5YiFJqaF5cob908R Marc’s talk highlights the phenomenon of fun in designing in the public realm,…
History…

ACO Port Hope 60th Anniversary 1964-2024

13 Mar 202424 Apr 2024
The ACO Port Hope Branch was founded in 1964. This is the third branch of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario, which was formed in 1933. The Founding Board Members of…
Meetings…

ACO Port Hope Annual Meeting: 2024

2 Feb 202422 Mar 2024
Thursday, February 22, 2024Doors Open 6:30 pm / Meeting Begins 7:00 pmSculthorpe Room, The Capitol Theatre Agenda The slate for the Executive is: Approve: Brian Buttery as Director Ian MacKay:…
Events…

Photo Gallery: The ACO Port Hope Christmas Party 2023

13 Dec 202326 Feb 2024
Thank you to all who celebrated at Bloomsbury! Photography by Graham Saywell.
Events…

The ACO Port Hope Christmas Party 2023 at Bloomsbury

25 Oct 202311 Nov 2025
Thanks to all who have rsvp’d. Registration is now closed. LOCATION: Bloomsbury, 2 Baldwin St, Port Hope DATE & TIME: Friday, December 1st, 2023, from 5:30pm – 8pm PRICE: $45…

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