2022 House Tour: Streets & Stories
Explore the intersection of Port Hope's history, life, and architecture
Take a Look Inside
Virtual House Tour
Experience the personality, renovations, art, decor, and stories of a few properties in greater detail.
Watch it yourself or gift it to a friend – get an in-depth virtual tour of 13 historical properties in Port Hope, including several well-known landmarks on King Street.
The videos not only show you the nooks and crannies of each property, but also share home owner interviews about the buildings, interior design and decor, lifestyle, art, and more!
Tickets for the 2022 Virtual House Tour will be on sale later in the summer.
Check out the teaser video from last year's tour for a small sample of what you can expect, join us on a walking tour (check those out below), and sign up for updates so that you're the first to know when tickets go on sale!
Stroll Through History at Your Own Pace
Self-Guided Audio Walking Tours
Download our self-guided audio walking tour app. 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.
There are currently three neighbourhoods included in the app: the Heritage District, Dorset Street West Neighbourhood, and Pine Street Neighbourhood. We'll be adding more!
Free download for both iOS and Android users.
Stroll Through History
Guided Walking Tours
Get immersed in the stories and histories of some of Port Hope's most iconic areas.
2022 features three routes: King Street, and two routes through the historic downtown core. Running for several weeks in the late spring and early fall, our guides will lead you on a leisurely and informative tour through one of three neighbourhoods.
You'll find schools, churches, manors, cottages, and coach houses in a multitude of architectural styles, and learn about the merchants, lawyers, harbour masters, and politicians who lived in them.
You may also learn about some of Port Hope's strangest and most famous inhabitants, including a tightrope walker, a dentist, a treasure hunter, and a nuclear scientist.
Tickets for spring walking tours are on sale now!
