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About Port Hope:
(Scroll down for useful links to Port Hope organizations, events and shopping)
Founded in 1789 at the mouth of the Ganaraska River, Port Hope has undergone several name changes. It first appeared on a 1663 French map under the name Ganaraske. Later it was called Smith's Creek and even, for a short time, Toronto. On March 6, 1834 the town of Port Hope, named for the former Lieutenant-Governor of Quebec Colonel Henry Hope, was officially incorporated as the seventh town in Ontario.
In 2002, TVO's Studio Two selected Port Hope's main street, Walton, as the best preserved main street in all of Ontario. In 1998 Stuart McLean's first outside of Toronto performance of The Vinyl Cafe took place in Port Hope's historic Capitol Theater. The town has been home to Vincent Massey, the first native-born Canadian Governor General, The Great Farini - of tightrope walking fame - and hymn writer Joseph Scriven (What A Friend We Have In Jesus) as well as the birth place of the award winning Canadian actor Albert Schultz, founder of the Soul Pepper Theatre. Today it is the home of former Major League All-Star pitcher Paul Quantrill, the prolific and respected writer and icon of Canadiana Farley Mowat, and world-reknowned painter-print maker David Blackwood.
History truly lives in Port Hope, and there is still plenty of history being made! It's around Walton Street that many of Port Hope's well-known events, concerts and other activities take place - including the irreverent Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny river race, and the highly respected All-Canadian Jazz Festival. And many visitors drive out just for the fabulous shopping - ranging from antiques and artist galleries to clothing and accessories - to be found on and around Walton's historic downtown business district. Below are links for government, local organizations, events, and other resources related to Port Hope and the surrounding area.
It's a great place to visit... and a fantastic place to live!
Links:
Port Hope Statistics
Map of Port Hope
Port Hope Weather
Government:
Municipality of Port Hope; Port Hope Exonomic Development Office; Port Hope Public Library; Ontario Early Years Centre; Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board; Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridege District Health Unit; Haliburton Northumberland Victoria Access Centre; Ganaraska Conservation Authority; Port Hope Fire Department; Port Hope Police Services; Northumberland Humane Society; Rick Norlock - Federal Member of Parliament; Lou Rinaldi - Ontario Member of Provincal Parliament
Accomodations and Restaurants:
Port Hope Bed and Breakfast Association
The Hillcrest - A Valenova Inn & Spa; The Lantern Inn and Suites; Penstowe; Dr. Corbett's Inn; Hill and Dale Manor; The Butternut Inn; The Manor on Walton; The Victoria Inn; The Indulgence Cafe; The Railside Restaurant; Los Sorbitos; Table Talk; Zest Bar and Bistro; The Comfort Inn; Ganaraska Rainbow Cafe; Wimpy's Cafe; Dover Seafood House; Mother's Subs and Pita; Square Boy Pizza and Subs; Red Rice Restaurant; Jim's Pizzeria & Spaghetti House; Ganaraska Hotel/PT Investments; Winchester Arms; ;
Arts , Attractions, Associations & Events:
The Capitol Theatre; Municipality of Port Hope Historical Society; Ganaraska Railway Club Annual Show; All-Canadian Jazz Festival; Harvest of Delights artist & artisan show; Port Hope Bandshell Summer Concert Series; La Jeunesse Youth Orchestra; Dorothy's House Museum; Canton Museum School; Canadian Fire Fighters Museum; Northumberland Big Sisters Big Brothers;
Businesses & Business Services:
Port Hope and District Chamber of Commerce
Agricultural:
NorAg Resources Inc.; Port Hope Farmers Market;
Antiques & Colletibles:
Antiques on Queen / Lee Caswell Antiques; Marwood Antiques & Collectibles; Decollect; Laura Christine Antiquies; A. K. Collings Gallery; The Upstairs Gallery; Any Old Thing Antiques; Smith's Creek Antiques; Mills Antiques; Ganaraska Pickers Market Antique Mall; Uptowne Antiques;
Automotive:
Northumberland Tire; Offroad Cycle & ATV; Dale Corners Storage / U-HAUL;
Lauria Hyundai and Used Car Centre
Business Supplies and Services:
Paperworks; Roger N. Carr (QC); Lantronix Canada; Mug Shots Greeting Cards Etc.; LB Graphics; Randall’s Office Supplies; Port Hope Internet Web Hosting + Design Services; Port Hope Free Classified Ads; LimeLight Advertising & Design; Computers & Things; P.R. Reed & Associates;
Groceries & Catering Services:
Camborne Orchards & Bakery; Herma's Fine Foods & Gifts; Silver Culinary & Consulting; Port Hope Farmers Market; Lolly Prinzen Catering; Wiggles N' Giggles Party Planning; Mrs. D's Delicacies; Main Street Ice Cream; Pizza Donna's Delivery;
Home: Repair and Decore
Colour Concepts Decorating Centre: Morton Sand & Gravel; Leo's Furniture; Belle Maison Interiors; Port Hope LampWorks; The Window Guy/ J&W Home Iprovements; Castelyn's Painting & Decorating; Fenton, Lou, Painting & Decorating; Lawn Mowing Grass Cutting Trimming Port Hope Cobourg; Oliver Studios;
Recreational:
Port Hope Bicycle; Rhombeus Fishing Charters;
Retailers:
chez Maggay; Walsh Mountain Ironworks; Herma's Fine Foods & Gifts; Morton Radio; Kenneth Bell Importers/Fashin Accessories; Holton Flowers; Randall’s Gifts; British Pantry & More; Ganaraska Glassworks; Susan Dewhurst (Women's Fashion); Little Lords & Ladies; Primitive Designs; G. Facey Clothing; Indulgence Specialty Items; Get a Grip Golf Services; Casa Rosa; Monogrammes; Vintage Clocks; The Bargain Shop;
Education & Children's Resources:
Sunshine Heights Daycare; Trinity College School (TCS); Carol Giddings (Music Teacher); Service Co-ordination for Children & Youth Northumberland and Peterborough Counties; Northumberland Child Developement Centre;
Healthcare & Services:
Ganaraska Chiropractic; Saint Elizabeth Health Care; Haliburton, Northumberland & Victoria Access Centre; Homestead Oxygen & Medical Equipment; Peaceful Arts;
Houses of Worship:
St. Mark's Anglican; St. John's Anglican; Our Lady of Mercy;
Industrial & Manufacturing:
B&H Tedford Machining;
Local Media:
Port Hope Evening Guide (Daily); Northumberland Today (Free Community); Star 93.3
Sports and Athletic Clubs:
Port Hope Predators (Junior A Hockey); Port Hope Golf and Country Club (semi-private); Dalewood Golf and Curling Club (Semi-Private); Port Hope Yacht Club; YMCA Northumberland; Ganaraska Freestyle & Karate;
Local Attractions:
Capitol Theater Arts Centre; Port Hope Festival Theater; Northumberland Hills Studio Tour; Art Gallery of Northumberland; Vintage Film Festival; 4th Line Theater; Glasshoppers Studios; Steve Levinson Photography (Art); A. K. Collings Gallery; Canadian Firefighters Museum;
