Drone view of Port Hope, Ontario in summer.
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Port Hope

Nationally acclaimed for having the best-preserved main street in Ontario

Port Hope is one of Ontario’s cutest small towns, just an hour from the greater Toronto area, with the best-preserved heritage main street in the province. Downtown streets are packed with boutiques, cafés, and restaurants tucked into 19th-century buildings, and the town’s photogenic charm has landed it on screen in shows like Murdoch Mysteries and Schitt’s Creek, plus Stephen King’s IT movies (complete with its own IT walking tour). The Capitol Theatre, a rare vintage “atmospheric” playhouse, adds another layer of old-world character to an evening out downtown.

Just a few things to do:

  • Visit the Capitol Theatre for a show in the beautifully restored 1930s performing arts centre
  • Stroll Walton Street, a national heritage streetscape featuring quaint, locally-owned shops and be sure to check out John Street and other side streets as well – you never know what you’ll find in the independent boutiques along the way
  • Watch the salmon run in the fall along the Ganaraska River or enjoy trail walks year-round
  • Take the self-guided IT walking tour and see what the big screen appeal is all about
  • Head out to the municipality for an agritourism adventure at Haute Goat, see larger than life sculptures and world goods at Primitive Designs or do some foodie shopping at Herma’s Fine Foods or Garden Hill Farmers Market

 

Walton Street, Port Hope

An outdoor enthusiast's haven.

Port Hope is situated along the Ganaraska River, drawing anglers for one of Canada’s best salmon and trout runs and paddlers out each spring for the Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny race.

The Municipality of Port Hope includes a segment of the Ganaraska Forest where families can zipline through the canopy and outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, mountain biking, atving, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. A visit to Haute Goat (for an hour, a day or an overnight stay), means snuggling goats, walking an alpaca, filling your camera roll with photos of cute pigs or trying your hand at disc golf.

Round out a laid back getaway with a trip to the farmers’ market from May to October, a Thursday evening concert and artisan market through July and August or a lazy day at the beach. And don’t forget the golf clubs, the Port Hope Golf Club offers stunning views of the Lake Ontario shoreline.

people cuddling goats

Getting Here

Port Hope is located east of Toronto and Durham Region and approximately 90 minutes west of Kingston. Travelling by the 401 provides 3 exits to the community including exits 456 (Wesleyville Road), 461 (Highway 2), 464 (Highway 28). For a slower,  scenic drive, you can also travel Highway 2.

Coming from Peterborough, travel south on Highway 28 to come right into Port Hope.

VIA Rail also offers stops at Port Hope station on their corridor trains operating between Montreal and Toronto.

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Exterior marquee for Capitol Theatre in Port Hope, lit up at night.
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