If you like a good story, Port Hope has plenty to tell! Have you heard of the Great Farini, a daredevil performance artist who grew up here? Come take a heritage tour of landmarks and points of interest by foot or car.
Tour the heritage downtown where old buildings have stories to tell.
Explore some of Port Hope's most architecturally important and historically interesting buildings and homes!
Heritage Downtown Walking Tour Details |
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Our Heritage Tour map will take you past landmarks and wonderfully restored buildings like the Hotel Carlyle, a former bank where you can eat in the redecorated vault room of the restaurant. Follow along with our digital map below.
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Downtown Port Hope, known for one of the best inventories of historical homes and buildings in Ontario. TVOntario named Walton Street the Best Preserved Main Street in the province.
A special thank you to the
Historic Rural Driving Tour Details |
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A special thank you to the Port Hope Archives for authoring and researching this Historic Rural Driving Tour.
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Take a driving tour of our country roads to discover landmarks and stories of the first settlers that came to farm, establish businesses and build new communities. Follow along with our digital map below. 
Port Hope House Tour App
Download the Port Hope House Tour's very own self-guided audio walking tour app for free! Listen to or read about the rich history of many of Port Hope's heritage buildings and other stops along the way, see historic photos, and watch sneak peek videos of the interiors.
Close to Home, Far from Ordinary
Historic Port Hope is Ontario's favourite small town.