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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.

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Important Message from Deb Crawford, Chair of Architectural Conservancy Ontario, regarding Membership Throughout 2025, ACO leadership has been undertaking important structural changes to strengthen the organization’s long-term sustainability and sharpen our focus on the advocacy and education initiatives that matter most to our members. As part of a broader set of changes…Continue reading “Become a Member”

19Apr 202621 Apr 2026

ACO Port Hope Annual Meeting: 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…

16Apr 202621 Apr 2026

ACO Live Auction: May 31st, 2026

Live Auction Date: Sunday May 31st, 2026, 10am Tag Sale, 11am StartLocation: Town Park Recreation Centre (Gymnasium) Food: Queenies Bake…

6Apr 20267 Apr 2026

Historic Walking Tours 2026: Schedule & Tickets

Select Saturdays • 11 am – 12:30 pm $20 plus Fees | Rain or Shine Join us for our 2026…

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

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…
ACO Auction…

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…
Culture…

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…
Advocacy…

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…
Events…

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:…
ACO Auction…

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

9 May 202319 May 2023
Online Auction: maxsold.com
Community…

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.
Advocacy…

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…
Community…

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…
Advocacy…

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…

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