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Temporary cancellation of some swimming activities due to pool closure
Posted on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 09:20 AM
Update: Wednesday, October 26, 2022
We are pleased to announce that the 25m pool is reopening at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 26, for lane, adult, public and family swims. The temperature will be slightly lower than normal and will continue to rise over the next several days.
Swim lessons and aquafit programs scheduled in the 25m pool will recommence on Thursday, October 27. Those registered in the current session will be contacted. (Note: if any of your contact information has changed since...
Port Hope Arts Festival Returns August 13
Posted on Thursday, August 04, 2022 10:35 AM
The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, will make an official visit to the Municipality as part of the celebrations
For Immediate Release
Thursday, August 4, 2022 - Port Hope, ON
The annual Arts Festival returns to Downtown Port Hope on August 13 with an impressive array of arts and cultural experiences, including a 10-minute play series, a vendor market, wagon rides, art around town, special meal and drink features at local restaurants, and a community gathering in...
In-person event planned for Canada Day 2022
Posted on Wednesday, June 08, 2022 10:00 AM
For Immediate Release - Wednesday, June 8, 2022 - Port Hope
After two years of modified programming, the Municipality of Port Hope is gearing up to celebrate Canada Day with in-person events and activities this July 1.
“The return of in-person Canada Day celebrations is anticipated by many this year,” notes Bob Sanderson, Mayor of the Municipality of Port Hope. “Together with our community partners, we’re hosting an impressive festival of music, food, and culture, and welcoming our community to...
Port Hope Celebrates Recreation and Parks Month and Seniors Month
Posted on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 10:00 AM
Each June, communities across Ontario celebrate June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM) and Seniors Month.
Recreation and Parks MonthJRPM is recognized by municipalities, community organizations, and schools as a way of promoting the benefits of being active and recognizing the contribution that recreation and parks make to quality of life. This initiative, launched by Parks and Recreation Ontario, reminds us that access to parks and recreation is a fundamental human need that helps foster...
Summer Recreation Registration
Posted on Monday, May 30, 2022 08:51 AM
Registration is now open for our summer recreation programs. You can register online, over the phone, or in person for fitness classes, swimming lessons, and aquatics classes.
AquaticsRegistration is now open until June 29, 2022. Summer aquatics programming runs from July 4 to August 26, with the exception of Aqua Fit and Aqua Easy which runs July 4 to September 2, 2022.
FitnessRegistration is now open until June 8. Recreation and Fitness programming runs from June 13 to September 2, 2022.
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