Port Hope: Your Big City Escape in a Close-Knit Community
Imagine raising your family in a Town brimming with history and small-town charm. Port Hope, situated on the picturesque shores of Lake Ontario, offers exactly that. Just a short commute from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Port Hope provides a peaceful escape while remaining close to the GTA.
Why Choose Port Hope?
Homes to Suit Every Lifestyle
Port Hope offers a diverse range of housing options to suit every lifestyle and budget. Whether you’re searching for a charming detached home in the historic downtown core, a spacious bungalow in a mature neighborhood, or a modern condominium close to amenities, Port Hope has something for you.
Ready to Find Your Dream Home in Port Hope?
Contact us to learn more about the vibrant community of Port Hope and explore the many beautiful homes available.
The median home price is $770.00
Closed sale prices range from $ 500,000 to $ 2,000,000 or more.
| Average Sale Price - detached | $ 758,814. |
| Median Sale Price | $ 700,000. |
| Active Listings | 57 |
| Days on the Market | 35 |
| Sold | 21 |
The Port Hope community consists of primarily single detached family homes. The average size of most homes is 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths.
Age of Homes:
Almost 50% of single family detached homes were built prior to 1980.
The remainder have been built between 1981 and 2021.
Since 2021 quite a large number of new homes have been built and more are in the process of being built.
| Population (2021) | 17,294 |
| Density (pr. sq. km) | 62 |
| Average Age of Residents | 48.6 |
| Median Age of Residents | 52.8 |
| # of Households | 7318 |
| # of Households with Children | 5270 |
| Education | 12,310 High School Diploma 4,700 College/University Degree |
| Average Income of Residents (2020) | $ 63,800. |
| Median Income of Residents (2020) | $ 56,000. |
Port Hope offers more than just stunning scenery on the shores of Lake Ontario. It’s a vibrant community brimming with Arts and Culture, attracting Professionals, Artists, Musicians, and Writers.
Imagine strolling past charming cafes and browsing local shops in the historically preserved downtown core.
Perhaps you will see a movie being filmed. This small-town atmosphere, coupled with the Heritage Architecture, has made Port Hope a popular filming location, adding to its unique charm.
Beyond the Picture-Perfect Setting:
Living in Port Hope means becoming part of a welcoming and active community. Residents enjoy a variety of year-round events, from the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario’s House Tour and Garden Tour to lively Festivals and Cultural Celebrations.
The Capitol Theatre, offers a taste of local talent and touring productions.
Indulge in the town’s burgeoning culinary scene with a microbrew at a gastro pub or a delicious pastry at a local cafe.
Active Lifestyle and Family Fun:
Nature lovers will appreciate the picturesque Ganaraska River, perfect for a peaceful walk or kayaking adventure. Port Hope caters to adventurous spirits with options like ziplining in the Ganaraska Forest or teeing off at the Port Hope Golf & Country Club, a championship course boasting breathtaking views of Lake Ontario.
Families will find Port Hope to be a safe and nurturing environment. Excellent schools, numerous parks and playgrounds, and the strong sense of Community ensure a fulfilling upbringing for children.
Homes for Every Stage:
Whether you crave a charming detached home in the historic core, a spacious bungalow in a mature neighborhood, or a modern condominium close to amenities, Port Hope offers a diverse range of housing options to suit your budget and lifestyle.
Start Your Port Hope Journey Today:
Explore the vibrant community of Port Hope and discover beautiful homes waiting for you.
Contact us today to learn more about the many benefits of living in this idyllic lakeside town.
The Capitol Arts Centre Theatre – 20 Queen St., Port Hope
Port Hope & District Historical Society
Dorothy’s House Museum – 3632 Ganaraska Rd., Garden Hill
La Jeuness Youth Orchestra – tba
Northumberland Arts Gallery & Shop – 8 Queen St., Port Hope
The Little Station – A Centre for Contemporary Art – 15 Elias St., Lent Lane
May 28th – Port Hope Farmers Market – 1pm – 5pm – 177 Toronto Rd., Port Hope
May 29th – Goddo – 50th Anniversary – 7:30 pm – Concert Hall at Victoria Hall – 55 King St. W., Cobourg
May 30th – Spring Sign Making Workshop – 6pm – 9pm – Rolling Grape Vineyard – 260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro
May 30th – Hells Bells – Celebrating Music of AC/DC – 8pm – Concert Hall at Victoria Hall – 55 King St. W., Cobourg
May 31st – Cobourg Farmers Market – 8am – Rotary Harbourfront Park – 110 2nd St. Cobourg
May 31st – Port Hope Farmers Market – 8am – 1pm – 56 Queen St., Port Hope
May 31st – Hastings Farmers Market – 8am – 1pm – 9 Front St., Hastings
May 31st – Campbellford Farmers Market – 9am – 1pm – 66 Front St. S.
May 31st – Introduction to Englishtowne – Port Hope Walking Tour
May 31st – Epic Elton – 8pm – Concert Hall at Victoria Hall – 55 King St. W., Cobourg
May 31st – Pure Country 105 Video Dance Party – 8:30pm – Baltimore Recreation Centre – 23 Community Centre Dr.
June 1st – YMCA Rainbow Run – 9:30am – Cobourg Yacht Club – 100 Hibernia St.
June 1st – Wesleyville Country Market & Baking Auction – 10am – 4pm – 2082 Lakeshore Rd., Port Hope
June 1st – Alice in Wonderland – Capitol Theatre – 20 Queen St., Port Hope
June 1st – Colborne Farmers Market – 9am – 12pm – 80 Percy St., Colborne
June 1st – Codrington Farmers Market – 10am – 1pm – 2992 County Rd 30, Codrington
June 2nd – 14th – Trent Hills Pride – various locations and events
June 3rd – 8th – Handsome but Charmless – Capitol Theatre – 20 Queen St., Port Hope
June 4th – Port Hope Farmers Market – 1pm – 5pm – 177 Toronto Rd., Port Hope
June 6th to 8th – Eye2Eye Film Festival – 9am – Concert Hall at Victoria Hall – 55 King St. W., Cobourg
June 7th – Cobourg Farmers Market – 8am – Rotary Harbourfront Park – 110 2nd St. Cobourg
June 7th – Port Hope Farmers Market – 8am – 1pm – 56 Queen St., Port Hope
June 7th – Hastings Farmers Market – 8am – 1pm – 9 Front St., Hastings
June 7th – Campbellford Farmers Market – 9am – 1pm – 66 Front St. S.
June 7th – Trains, Taverns & Theatres – Port Hope Walking Tour
June 7th – Listen to the Music – Doobie Bros Tribute – 5:30pm – Grand Maple Event Centre – 19 Albert St. E., Hastings
June 7th & 8th – Northumberland Pride Festival & Parade – Downtown Cobourg
June 7th & 8th – Art Salad – Artisan Market – 10821 County Rd 2, Grafton
June 7th & 8th – Eye2Eye Film Festival – 11am – Concert Hall at Victoria Hall, 55 King St. W., Cobourg
June 8th – Colborne Farmers Market – 9am – 12pm – 80 Percy St., Colborne
June 8th – Codrington Farmers Market – 10am – 1pm – 2992 County Rd 30, Codrington
June 11th – Port Hope Farmers Market – 1pm – 5pm – 177 Toronto Rd., Port Hope
June 12th – Classic Movie Night – The Quiet Man – 7pm – Aron Theatre – 54 Bridge St. E., Campbellford
June 13th – Salsa Dancing & Artisan Tacos – Rolling Grape Vineyard – 260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro
June 13th – The Wizard of Oz – 7pm – Westben Theatre – 6698 County Rd 30, Campbellford
June 13th – The Hippie Chicks & Co – 7pm – Grand Maple Event Centre – 19 Albert St. E., Hastings
June 13th – Fleetwood Mac Manic – 8pm – Concert Hall at Victoria Hall – 55 King St. W., Cobourg
June 13th – 22nd – The Wizard of Oz – Westben Theatre – 6698 County Rd 30 N, Campbellford
June 13th – 29th – Waitress – Capitol Theatre – 20 Queen St., Port Hope
June 14th – Cobourg Farmers Market – 8am – Rotary Harbourfront Park – 110 2nd St. Cobourg
June 14th – Port Hope Farmers Market – 8am – 1pm – 56 Queen St., Port Hope
June 14th – Hastings Farmers Market – 8am – 1pm – 9 Front St., Hastings
June 14th – Campbellford Farmers Market – 9am – 1pm – 66 Front St. S.
June 14th – The Wizard of Oz – 2pm – Westben Theatre – 6698 County Rd 30, Campbellford
June 14th – Epic Eagles – 8pm – Concert Hall at Victoria Hall – 55 King St. W., Cobourg
June 14th – Donnybrook Auction – 4:30pm – 9pm – Warkworth Arena – 24 East St.
June 14th – Port Hope Garden Tour – 10am – Port Hope
June 15th – Colborne Farmers Market – 9am – 12pm – 80 Percy St., Colborne
June 15th – Codrington Farmers Market – 10am – 1pm – 2992 County Rd 30, Codrington
June 15th – The Wizard of Oz – 2pm – Westben Theatre – 6698 County Rd 30, Campbellford
June 18th – Port Hope Farmers Market – 1pm – 5pm – 177 Toronto Rd., Port Hope
June 20th – The Wizard of Oz – 7pm – Westben Theatre – 6698 County Rd 30, Campbellford
June 20th & 21st – 61st Annual Highland Games – Agricultural Park, 62 McCaul St., Port Hope
June 21st – Cobourg Farmers Market – 8am – Rotary Harbourfront Park – 110 2nd St. Cobourg
June 21st – Port Hope Farmers Market – 8am – 1pm – 56 Queen St., Port Hope
June 21st – Hastings Farmers Market – 8am – 1pm – 9 Front St., Hastings
June 21st – Campbellford Farmers Market – 9am – 1pm – 66 Front St. S.
June 21st – Port Hope Comicon – 10am – 3pm – Jack Burger Sports Complex – 60 Highland Dr., Port Hope
June 21st – The Wizard of Oz – 2pm – Westben Theatre – 6698 County Rd 30, Campbellford
June 21st – Tribute to Grease & Music of the 50’s & 60’s – 7:30 pm – Concert Hall at Victoria Hall – 55 King St. W., Cobourg
June 21st & 22nd – Apple Route Studio Tour – 10am – 5pm – Trent Hills
June 22nd – Colborne Farmers Market – 9am – 12pm – 80 Percy St., Colborne
June 22nd – Codrington Farmers Market – 10am – 1pm – 2992 County Rd 30, Codrington
June 22nd – The Wizard of Oz – 2pm – Westben Theatre – 6698 County Rd 30, Campbellford
June 25th – Port Hope Farmers Market – 1pm – 5pm – 177 Toronto Rd., Port Hope
June 26th – Natural Balance – 7pm – Westben Theatre – 6698 County Rd 30 N, Campbellford
June 27th – Country Line Dancing Nights – 6pm – Rolling Grape Vineyard – 260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro
June 28th – Among Dreams – A PCR Concert – 7 pm – Westben Theatre – 6698 County Rd 30 N, Campbellford
June 28th – Cobourg Farmers Market – 8am – Rotary Harbourfront Park – 110 2nd St. Cobourg
June 28th – Port Hope Farmers Market – 8am – 1pm – 56 Queen St., Port Hope
June 28th – Hastings Farmers Market – 8am – 1pm – 9 Front St., Hastings
June 28th – Campbellford Farmers Market – 9am – 1pm – 66 Front St. S.
June 28th-July 1st – Cobourg Waterfront Festival – Victoria Park – 138 Division St., Cobourg
June 28th – Power of Huey Concert – Waterfront Festival
June 29th – Colborne Farmers Market – 9am – 12pm – 80 Percy St., Colborne
June 29th – Codrington Farmers Market – 10am – 1pm – 2992 County Rd 30, Codrington
June 29th – Lighthouse – 2pm – Westben Theatre – 6698 County Rd 30 N, Campbellford
June 30th – Movie Under the Stars – Dusk – Cobourg Beach
June 30th – Movie in the Park – 8pm – 11pm – Memorial Park – 44 Queen St., Port Hope
*please note – not all events/dates available – list will be updated as events/dates are announced. Some events not suitable for children.
For some events, reservations are recommended.
Trattoria Gusto – 1 Walton St.
The Social Bar & Table – 26 Ontario St.
The Main – 66 Walton St.
Nookie’s Soul Kitchen & Bar – 20 Ontario St.
The Railside Restaurant – Peter St.
Bualai Taste of Thai – 108 Walton St.
Turtle John’s Restaurant & Bar – 64 John St.
Jim’s Pizza & Pasta – 22 Walton St.
The Schnitzel Shack – 3 Toronto Rd.
Santorini Restaurant – 53 Walton St.
U92 Spice House & Takeaway – 49 Mill St.S.
Twentysix – 26 Ontario St.
Cafe Lviv – 90 Mill St.N.
Sugoi Sushi – 276 Ridout St.
The Thirsty Goose – 63 Walton St.
Beamish House – 27 John St.
Bibelot Gift Shop – 56 Walton St.
Primitive Designs – 2762 County Rd. 28
Tall Birches Home Good Store – 54 Walton St.
My Sister’s Closet – 41 John St.
Peaceful Arts Gift Shop – 64 Shuter St.
Chez Maggay Fashion – 41 John St.
Kenneth Bell – 20 Walton St.
Smith Creek Antiques – 103 John St.
Herma’s Fine Foods – 5316 County Rd 28
The Bee Works Honey & Gift Shop – 5029 County Rd 2
Antiques on Queen – 12 Queen St.
G Facey Clothing – 57 Walton St.
Penney & Co Home Store – 51 Walton St.
Furby House Books – 65 Walton St.
Stems & Moss – 74 Walton St.
The Sweet Pea Shop – 24 Ontario St.
Retrospective – 27 Walton St.
Shuuz Shoe Store – 26 Walton St.
Milly Market – Gourmet Grocery – 33 Walton St.
Happenstance Bakery & Coffee – 135 Peter St.
Queenies Bake Shop – 16 Walton St.
Dreamers Cafe – 2 Queen St.
Marche 59 Bakery – 1193 4th Line, Port Hope
Port Hope Antiques – 102 Main St., Port Hope
The Old Curiosity Shop – 110 Main St., Port Hope
The Vintage Emporium – 140 Main St., Port Hope
Baulch Rd Park – soccer fields, picnic areas, playground, dog park, washrooms
Wladyka Park – playground, splashpad, picnic areas, washrooms
Optimist Park – Cavan St. – ball diamond, playground, portable washroom
Memorial Park & Bandshell – 44 Queen St. – playground, picnic tables, cenotaph, washrooms
Rotary Park – 56 Queen St. – gazebo, Trail access
Rapley Park – frisbee, bocce ball, playground
Riverside Park – 82 Mill St. – outdoor ping pong, picnic tables, Trail access
Kinsmen Park – 40 Mill St. – gazebo
Farini Gardens – Walton & Mill St
Farley Mowat Park – 44 Mill St
Rotary Centennial Riverview Park – 1 McKibbon ST. – gazebo, Trail access
Cavan St. Park – 47 Cavan St. – Trail access, fitness loop, outdoor fitness equipment
Caldwell Beach – just east of East Beach
East Beach – 127 Mill St. S & Madison St.
West Beach – bottom of Marsh St.
Port Hope Marina – day docking only
Waterfront Trail – runs along Lakeshore to the west of Municipality & to Gage’s Creek in the east
Corbett’s Dam Fish Ladder – Cavan St & McKibbon – fish ladder
Sylvan Glen Conservation Area – 3634 Sylvan Glen Rd. – fishing, walking
Richardson’s Lookout – 8215 Richardson Rd., Campbellcroft – scenic views
A. K. Sculthorpe Woodland Marsh – 100 Lake St.
Cavan St Park – 47 Cavan St. – Riverside Trailway leads to Cavan St Park & fitness loop
Ganaraska Millenium – 2216 County Rd 28 – hiking, trails, wetland, picnic
Garden Hill – 3680 Ganaraska Rd – spring fed pond, headwaters of Ganaraska, fishing, hiking, trails
Ganaraska Forest – 10585 Cold Springs Camp Rd – camping, geocaching, cycling, hiking, maple syrup, skiing, snowshoeing, treetop trekking, ziplining, trails, picnic, sports fields, educational centre, 11,000 acre multi use forest & facility, watershed
Port Hope Golf & Country Club – 82 Victoria St. S
Ashbrook Golf Club – 7215 Dale Rod
Alex Carruthers Memorial Park – 3625 Ganaraska Rd. – 4 ball diamonds, lights, playground, washrooms
Caroline St. Park – 32 Caroline St. – basketball, rollerblading, hockey, outdoor rink in winter
Welcome Park – 4640 Dale Rd., Welcome – ball diamonds, picnic shelters, tennis/pickle ball, playground, washrooms
Lions Recreation Centre – Strachan & Thomas ST. – ball diamonds, playground
Wladyka Park – Rose Glen Rd N – 2 ball diamonds, lights, bleachers, picnic areas, playground, washrooms
Town Recreation & Agricultural Park – 62 McCaul St. – skate park, basketball, gymnasium, pickle ball, tennis, volleyball, ball diamonds, soccer fields, bleachers, track, playground, lights, trail access, A/C, wifi, washrooms, Fall Fair Centre
Jack Burger Sports Complex – 60 Highland Dr. – ice pad (seasonal), 25m swimming pool, therapy pool, hot tub, pro shop, concession, lacrosse, ball hockey, pickle ball, EV chargers
Waterfront Trail – starts at East end of Cobourg & runs through Lucas Point Park, Victoria Park, Rotary Waterfront Park, Cobourg Boardwalk, Peace Park and then goes back to Highway 2 and heads to Port Hope.
Cobourg Conservation Area – 700 William St. – walking trails after crossing the bridge
Beatrice Strong Public School
North Hope Central School
Ganaraska Trail Public School
Dr MS Hawkins Intermediate School
St Anthony’s Catholic Elementary School
Port Hope Secondary School
St. Mary’s Catholic Secondary School – Cobourg
Trinity College School
Loyalist College
Globe Cambridge High School
Scriven Christian Academy
Port Hope Community Hub Library & Hall
Mary J Benson Branch – 31 Queen St.
Northumberland Hills Hospital
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