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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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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.

Become a Member

Help preserve Port Hope’s rich legacy of architectural treasures by becoming a member of ACO. Your membership affiliates you with the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario which raises funds for restoration, preservation and conservation within the urban and rural landscapes of Port Hope. We look forward to growing with you. Memberships…Continue reading “Become a Member”

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The ACO Port Hope Holiday Party 2025

Get Tickets Allison Doyle is generously opening her beautiful and spacious home, The Hill and Dale Estate, for the ACO…

29Sep 20255 Nov 2025

Photo Gallery: Summer Social 2025

The ACO Board would like to thank our hosts Meghan Robertson and Dirk Reuter, and all our guests, especially those…

16Dec 202429 Sep 2025

Book: Sixty Reasons to Celebrate 1964-2024

The ACO Port Hope’s 60th Anniversary book, “Sixty Reasons to Celebrate – 1964 – 2024”, by Susan Carmichael and Phil…

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

Community…

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…
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…

Live Auction April 20, 2024: Call For Donations

16 Jan 202428 May 2024
April is auction month for the ACO Port Hope! Live Auction The ACO Port Hope Live Auction team is excited to bring you the first live auction since “before times”.…
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.
ACO Matters…

The Little Station: Restoration Update 2023

25 Nov 202329 May 2024
By Phil Goldsmith The Little Station on Lent’s Lane is a small railway building owned by the ACO. This small building we believe was a “whistle” stop on the Port…
Commercial…

ACO Port Hope Grant 2023: The Walton Hotel Brick Restoration

21 Nov 20236 Feb 2025
Exciting restoration work is going on behind the plastic hoarding at the building formerly known as the Walton Hotel, at Walton and John Streets. After a hiatus of several years,…
ACO Auction…

Antiques & Artifacts Online Auction: October 31-November 8, 2023

31 Oct 202316 Jan 2024
Online Auction: maxsold.com Check out the great finds in our online auction. Dates: October 31 - November 8 Pick Up: Sat, November 11 2023 12:00pm - 3:15pm
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…
Events…

A Fall Event at Barnum House

22 Sep 20231 Nov 2023
“It’s 1874 and you’re invited to sup with Colonel Barnum while he reminisces about his life in the Grafton community and the history of the house.” ACO Cobourg/East Northumberland is…
Advocacy…

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…
Advocacy…

Advocacy Update Fall 2023: Penryn Mason Homes Subdivision Appeal

17 Sep 202318 Sep 2023
At their meeting on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, the Municipality of Port Hope Council announced “that a settlement has been reached regarding Phase 2 of OLT File OLT-22-003126 (also referred…
Community…

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…
Architecture…

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…
Events…

Photo Gallery: ACO Members Summer BBQ 2023

29 Aug 202310 Jun 2024
Photographer: Pam Marr Click on the photos to enlarge: BBQ Location: Doneycroft BBQ Committee: Susan Carmichael, Tom Cruickshank, Jacquie Currelly, Mary Jane Preston, Charles Wickett
ACO Auction…

Antiques & Artifacts Online Auction: September 5-13, 2023

21 Aug 202316 Jan 2024
Online Auction: maxsold.com We are looking forward to another great fundraiser, with 120 fun and eclectic pieces. Dates: September 5 until September 13 Pick Up: Saturday, September 16, 9am -…
Architecture…

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…
Architecture…

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…
Events…

ACO Members Summer BBQ 2023

11 Jul 202310 Jun 2024
Date: Thursday, July 20 (rain or shine) Time: 5:30pm Address: 4135 Kellogg Rd., Port Hope MEMBERS ONLY: info@acoporthope.ca RSVP is now closed The BBQ is located at the beautiful gardens…

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