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1 Walton Street, Port Hope, Ontario L1A 1M8
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Local Community Events

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Come see the change from the first buildings of 1793 made of wood timber from local cleared forests, to the three storey brick buildings now lining the main street. Port Hope is recognized as having one of the finest downtown streetscapes in Ontario.

We shall see the route of the first trains which brought businessmen and tourists to town. Hear the story of P.T. Barnum's visit in 1852, our local tght rope walker crossing over the Ganaraska River in 1859, and enjoy the architecturally beautiful homes, friendly people and a National Historic Site of Canada – our own Capitol Theatre.

Meet your tour guide at Farini Gardens across from the Waddell Hotel/Gusto Restaurant at 1 Walton Street, Port Hope, Ontario L1A 1M8. Help us celebrate our branch's 60th anniversary on one of the many Saturday morning guided walks. Tickets are $20 plus tax. Tour starts at 11 am and goes until approximately 12:30. Head to our website at acoporthope.ca for more information and the link to purchase tickets, or head directly to https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/aco-port-hope-68944415113.  All proceeds go towards supporting heritage in our community.