President’s Message Archives - Architectural Conservancy of Ontario – Port Hope

ACO Port Hope Annual Meeting: 2026

19 Apr 20261 May 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 a free ticket via eventbrite so that we may manage…

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Author Event: Canadian Architectural Styles

14 Apr 202621 Apr 2026

“Canadian Architectural Styles: A Field Guide” ACO Port Hope Branch Presents — An illustrated one-hour book talk on April 18th with author Don Mikel Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026Time: 10:15…

The ACO Port Hope Holiday Party 2025

11 Nov 20258 Jan 2026

Allison Doyle is generously opening her beautiful and spacious home, The Hill and Dale Estate, for the ACO Holiday Party. Because the party is being held in a private home,…

Book Launch: The Ontario Cottage

14 Oct 20256 Feb 2026

“The Ontario Cottage: Perfect of Its Kind - An Illustrated Presentation” by Lynne DiStefano and Dan Schneider Capitol Theatre, Furby House Books and the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario, Port Hope…

Book Launch: Ontario’s Port Hope – A Cultural Story

31 Aug 202525 Feb 2026

“Ontario’s Port Hope - A Cultural Story” by Bruce Bowden and Nigel Dickson Join us for Bruce and Nigel’s book launch. Date: Saturday, September 27thTime: 3 - 5 pmLocation: St.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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Video: “FUN . . SERIOUSLY?”

22 Mar 202427 Jan 2025

Watch Marc Hallé’s full presentation from this year’s AGM Meeting, which took place February 22, 2024. https://youtu.be/-aET5N7r3J0?si=5YiFJqaF5cob908R Marc’s talk highlights the phenomenon of fun in designing in the public realm,…

ACO Port Hope 60th Anniversary 1964-2024

13 Mar 202424 Apr 2024

The ACO Port Hope Branch was founded in 1964. This is the third branch of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario, which was formed in 1933. The Founding Board Members of…

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:…

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.

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…

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…