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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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  • HomeWelcome to the Port Hope Chapter of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario.
  • 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

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The 2022 Port Hope House Tour: Sign Up

1 May 202214 Sep 2022
Get an in-depth virtual tour of 13 historical properties in Port Hope, including several well-known landmarks on King Street. Experience the personality, renovations, art, decor, and stories of these properties. The…
Architecture…

Guided Walking Tours of Historic Port Hope: Spring 2022

1 May 202211 Jun 2022
Stroll through history on these three guided walking tours with the Port Hope House Tour. 1. King Street Get a in-depth exploration of the stories and histories of more than…
Advocacy…

The Sylvan Glen Bridge: Proposed Demolition and Port Hope ACO’s Response

1 May 20223 Feb 2023
By Bruce Bowden and Susan Layard Amongst the distinctive traffic structures in Port Hope is the century-old bridge, with its concrete balustrades, on Sylvan Glen Road between Dale Road and…
ACO Auction…

The Spring Antiques & Artifacts Auction

26 Apr 202216 Jan 2024
April 26 - May 4 The catalogue has been finalized and the date is set for the online Antiques & Artifacts Auction. The auction will commence April 26 and end…
Advocacy…

65 Ward Street & Heritage Property

1 Apr 20226 Apr 2023
By Bruce Bowden ACO Port Hope is again dealing with issues surrounding the 65 Ward Street heritage property.  This past June, Southbridge submitted planning applications for a high-rise long-term care…
Advocacy…

The Port Hope Waterfront & Riverwalk Master Plan

1 Apr 202213 Sep 2022
By Bruce Bowden The theme of the ACO Port Hope 2022 Annual Meeting was Waterfront Renewal. Our guest speaker, John Hillier, gave an inspiring presentation on the subject, and we…
Advocacy…

The Port Hope Heritage Listing Project Update

30 Mar 202219 Apr 2022
By Bruce Bowden In April, 2019, Susan Layard, co-chair of the ACO Port Hope Advocacy Committee, was invited to serve on a sub-committee of Heritage Port Hope, created to work…
Advocacy…

Ravenscourt

1 Feb 202219 Apr 2022
By Bruce Bowden Ravenscourt is an interesting and large house with modest-sized rooms, original stencilled hall panelling, two rooms with decorative plaster ceilings, and a lovely wrap-around porch.  It is…
Community…

Volunteer

1 Jan 202230 Jan 2025
By volunteering, you can enjoy the company of like-minded residents interested in architectural conservancy. Throughout the year, we have events and fundraisers that you can assist with. To become a…
Architecture…

Glossary of Terms

1 Jan 20227 Jun 2022
Bargeboard - decorated board on a gable edge or eaves line. Bracket - angular support at eaves, doorways, and sills. Buttress - mass of masonry or brickwork adding stability to…
Community

Helpful Links

1 Jan 20227 Jun 2022
Architectural Conservancy OntarioACO AwardsPort Hope HistoryPort Hope PlanningPort Hope Heritage FoundationPort Hope House TourPort Hope TourismSt. Mark’s Heritage FoundationHeritage Port HopePort Hope ArchivesPort Hope Public Library: Local HistoryOntario Heritage Trust
Advocacy…

Rose Cottage Restoration

1 Dec 20216 Jun 2022
By Bruce Bowden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6dExaaN-os A small frame white-stucco’d cottage with eyebrow windows built at the back entrance to the Penryn King Estate for Mary Rose who immigrated from Ireland to…
Advocacy…

Port Hope Centre Pier Industrial Buildings, c. 1910

8 Nov 202123 May 2022
Erected c. 1910 by the Port Hope Sanitary Manufacturing Company, extended c. 1930. Acquired in 1932 by Eldorado Gold Mines (Cameco after 1988).  “The Central Pier and Buildings 41 and…
Events…

Bill & Marnie Introduce the 2021 Port Hope House Tour

8 Oct 202130 Sep 2022
The Port Hope House Tour Co-Chairs help you navigate this event during Covid, as the program switches to a virtual format. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ie5ehs54Ago
Advocacy…

King’s Field Oak Trees

7 Oct 202123 May 2022
ACO Port Hope requested Council revise a 169 home sub-division development plan by Aecon and Mason Homes that directly threatened two old-growth oak trees. While most other trees of the…
Advocacy…

The Gillett Paterson Block, 1845

7 Oct 202123 May 2022
Hiram Gillett built this three-storey block on land purchased from Robert N. Waddell in 1844. In 1876, Gillett sold the block to Stanley Paterson, Secretary and Treasurer for the Midland…
Architecture…

Port Hope Historic Barn Quilt Trail

4 Jun 202114 Aug 2022
About the Trail Each barn has its own identity. The unique history, ongoing story and continuing cultural contribution is beautifully narrated by hand painted board tiles with traditional quilt borders.…
Advocacy…

Walton Street Reconstruction

1 Jun 20218 Nov 2022
By Bruce Bowden The Walton Street Reconstruction Working Group met several times in May, and a letter was sent to the Municipality.  The Working Group believes that the Walton Street…

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