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”

11Nov 202511 Nov 2025

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

Antiques & Artifacts Fall 2023 Call for Donations

11 Jul 20236 Feb 2025

We are now collecting from now until August 15th. To make a donation:Email Peter duckkpeter@gmail.com or Sharon sharonhancock@hotmail.com As always, we are looking for things that are fun, interesting, unique…

Save the Date: Abruzzo Italy March 30 – April 6, 2024

20 May 202311 Jul 2023

Let us know if you are interested in joining this tour by May 30. Contact: Anna Gray anna.gray3112@gmail.com We have on hold, for a very brief time, a tour set…

Urgent: 65 Ward Street – Send Your Letters by May 22

19 May 202311 Jul 2023

Port Hope Council has now received a letter from the provincial government about the proposed Ministerial Zoning Order (MZO), and will be meeting on it at a Special Closed Session…

The 2023 Port Hope Garden Tour

10 May 202311 Jul 2023

Gardens for 2023 will include town and country. Website: phhf.ca/events/port-hope-garden-tour-2023 Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023 Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm Cost: $25.00 per ticket Get Tickets Information: 905 885-7929 Tour Headquarters:…

Antiques & Artifacts Online Auction: May 9-17, 2023

9 May 202319 May 2023

Online Auction: maxsold.com

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.

65 Ward Street: An Unprecedented Response

11 Apr 20239 May 2023

By Susan Layard The response to our eBlast and social media coverage regarding the potential Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) on 65 Ward Street has been unprecedented. Many thanks to all…

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…

65 Ward Street: Spring 2023 Update

6 Apr 20236 Apr 2023

By Susan Layard In May, 2022, the agreement between Southbridge and the Municipality, in which the Municipality agreed to remove the Notice of Intent to Designate the property, expired. ACO…

Round Up: ACO Port Hope Annual Meeting 2023 Awards & Video

25 Mar 20234 May 2023

Thank you to all who joined us at the Annual Meeting, 2023. https://youtu.be/D39pe4A7pdI The Awards Congratulations to our recipients to The Marion W. Garland and The Bluestone Award. The Marion…

Urgent Call for Action: 65 Ward Street in Port Hope

24 Mar 20231 Mar 2024

By Bruce Bowden and Susan Layard This is an urgent call for action from our ACO members, and from the community at large. The Minister of Long Term Care has…

Architecture…

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…

Architecture…

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. …

ACO Port Hope Annual Meeting: 2023

4 Feb 202323 Jan 2024

See the round up from this meeting. Thursday, February 23, 2023Doors Open 6:30 pm / Meeting Begins 7:00 pmSculthorpe Room, The Capitol Theatre Agenda Awards The slate for the Executive…

Let’s Get the Sylvan Glen Bridge the Attention It Deserves

3 Feb 202325 Mar 2023

By Bruce Bowden and Susan Layard As you may know, the Municipality of Port Hope is planning replace the 100-year-old Sylvan Glen Bridge. See our article in last year’s ACO…

Photo Gallery: The ACO Port Hope Christmas Party 2022

9 Dec 20229 Jan 2023

Here is our roundup of favourite photos from our festive celebration. Thank you to our hosts of Dunain House, Dianne and Frank Steblaj, for allowing us to hold the party…

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…