Recreation News

2022 Inductees to the Athletic Wall of Honour

In a small ceremony on November 29, 2022, the Municipality of Port Hope, in partnership with the Parks, Recreation, and Culture Advisory Committee, unveiled the new inductees to the Athletic Wall of Honour.

“We have many talented residents in Port Hope, and this is such a special event to honour sport in our community,” notes Julia Snoek, Director, Parks, Recreation and Culture at the Municipality of Port Hope. “The Athletic Wall of Honour allows us to pay tribute to members of our community who...

Festive Events and Activities Planned this Holiday Season in the Municipality of Port Hope

The Municipality of Port Hope is ready to kick off the holidays with a variety of traditional experiences returning to mark the festive season.

Candlelight Festival

The annual Candlelight Festival is a holiday experience that showcases the seasonal transformation of downtown Port Hope.

Candlelight walk and holiday light display

The Candlelight Festival Walk takes place Friday, November 25. It will begin at Walton and Pine Streets (155 Walton St.) at 6:00 p.m.

Participants are invited to bring their...

Seniors Information and Active Living Fair

Members of the community are invited to attend the Seniors Information and Active Living Fair on Thursday, November 24, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Town Park Recreation Centre.

Residents are invited to interact with the exhibitors, observe demonstrations, and attend seminars. The fair is free for the public to attend and is funded by The Older Adults Centres' Association of Ontario (OACAO) and the Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility.

For more information, including exhibitor...

Grand Opening of Rotary Centennial Riverview Park

Members of the media and the public are invited to attend the grand opening of the Rotary Centennial Riverview Park on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. The event takes place at 1 McKibbon Street in Port Hope.

This year, the Rotary Club of Port Hope celebrates 100 years of service. To commemorate the centennial, the Club has partnered with the Municipality of Port Hope to upgrade and improve the small park and trail located on the west side of the Ganaraska River between the fish ladder...

Temporary cancellation of some swimming activities due to pool closure

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...