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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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Homes of Port Hope

Port Hope is known for its beautiful heritage homes and gardens. The ACO supports the maintenance and restoration of heritage home exteriors via grants made from donations. We welcome visitors to explore our neighbourhoods and tree-lined streets.

Member Notice

Membership in ACO Port Hope is currently under review since ACO Inc. has announced that the current branch structure will be discontinued by October 31, 2026. We expect to provide additional Information in the coming weeks.Continue reading “Member Notice”

28Sep 202629 Sep 2026

The 2026 Municipal Election: Answers from the Mayoral Candidates

ACO Port Hope asked heritage-related questions to Port Hope’s Municipal Electoral Candidates. Responses are posted with permission and are presented…

28Sep 202629 Sep 2026

The 2026 Municipal Election: Answers from Ward 1

ACO Port Hope asked heritage-related questions to Port Hope’s Municipal Electoral Candidates. Responses are posted with permission and are presented…

28Sep 202629 Sep 2026

The 2026 Municipal Election: Answers from Ward 2

ACO Port Hope asked heritage-related questions to Port Hope’s Municipal Electoral Candidates. Responses are posted with permission and are presented…

Our Mission

“Through education & advocacy, to encourage the conservation & reuse of structures, districts & landscapes of architectural, historic & cultural significance, to inspire & benefit Ontarians.”

ACO Port Hope

Events…

The 2025 Port Hope Garden Tour

29 May 202519 Jun 2025
Website: https://phhf.ca/events/port-hope-garden-tour Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025 Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm Cost: $30.00 per ticket Get Tickets Ticket Outlets: Port HopeHolton Flowers – 62 Walton St.Atelier on John – 46…
Advocacy…

Brookside Property Urgent Call to Action

27 May 202529 May 2025
By Susan LayardImage above, Strathmore House, courtesy of Stevens Burgess Architects Please support our ACO friends in Cobourg! Attend the Town Council Meeting where a vote on the designation will…
Events…

ACO Auction: Thank You & Call For Donations

20 May 20257 Oct 2025
Thank You! ACO Port Hope would like to thank the community for the success of the most recent (April 27) live auction held at the Town Park Recreation Centre. Supported…
Community…

Historic Walking Tours 2025: Schedule & Tickets

16 May 202529 Sep 2025
Select Saturdays • 11 am - 12:30 pm $20 plus Fees | Rain or Shine Spring Schedule May 3 Introduction to Englishtown - Baldwin to the Back Lanes May 10…
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…
Community…

Photo Gallery: 2024 Holiday Party

18 Feb 202518 Mar 2025
Thank you to all who came out to share celebrate the holidays!
ACO Matters…

The Canadian Northern Railway Station, 138 Hope Street N.

8 Feb 202515 Apr 2026
by Susan Layard, first published in the February 2025 issue of ACO Matters The old red brick building located on the corner of Ontario Street and Hope Street North was…
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…
Community…

Micro Heritage Tours at the Hibernate Festival 2025

1 Feb 202518 Feb 2025
On Sunday February 16, as part of the Hibernate Festival, join in for a free preview walk of ACO Port Hope’s Historic Walking Tours 2025. (Our Spring & Autumn 2025…
Community…

Event: Connect; Health, Wellness & Community

30 Jan 202518 Feb 2025
Date: Wednesday, February 19th, 2025Time: 5:30 - 8:00 pmLocation: 130 Highland DriveAdmission & Parking: FREE ACO Port Hope has been invited to have a booth in the upcoming Connect Community…
Advocacy…

65 Ward Street: January 2025 Update

27 Jan 202520 May 2025
By Susan Layard There is good news from the Municipality of Port Hope regarding 65 Ward Street. The Motion for Leave to Appeal an Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) decision on…
Fundraising…

Book: Sixty Reasons to Celebrate 1964-2024

16 Dec 202429 Sep 2026
The ACO Port Hope’s 60th Anniversary book, "Sixty Reasons to Celebrate - 1964 - 2024", by Susan Carmichael and Phil Carter, is now ready to purchase. It is an updated…
Community…

Port Hope Santa Claus Parade 2024

30 Nov 202416 Dec 2024
We are celebrating our 60th anniversary of the ACO Port Hope branch by participating in the Santa Claus parade this year. The theme of the parade is “Miracle on Walton Street”.…
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ACO Pop Up: Sixty Reasons to Celebrate!

17 Nov 202431 Aug 2025
The ACO Port Hope’s 60th Anniversary book, "Sixty Reasons to Celebrate - 1964 - 2024", by Susan Carmichael and Phil Carter, is now ready to purchase. It is an updated…
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…

Event: The Settler’s Dream… 40 Years On

19 Oct 20245 Nov 2024
The Settler’s Dream... 40 Years On Sat. Nov. 2 - 2:00pm to 5:00pm St. Andrew’s Church Picton • 31 King St. • Picton, ON Featuring: Tom Cruickshank author of The Settler’s Dream, afternoon presentations on…
Community…

Period Costume Display: A Friends of the PHPL Event

22 Sep 202419 Oct 2024
Saturday October 19th & Sunday October 20th, during library hours View items on loan from Lang & Pickering Pioneer Villages, re-enactment and theatrical productions, private collections of families of prominent…
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…

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