Public Notices

Northumberland Scottish Festival and Highland Games Parking

The Northumberland Scottish Festival and Highland Games return to Port Hope this weekend. Please be aware of increased traffic, pedestrians, and pipe band members in the area surrounding the Town Park Recreation Centre.

Parking impacts

To alleviate traffic congestion and maintain a safe emergency access route, parking will be restricted from Friday, June 19 (4:00 p.m.) to Saturday, June 20 (11:00 p.m.) on the following streets:

• West side of Elgin Street (from College Street to Francis Street)
• West...

Tree Removal in Memorial Park

The Municipality of Port Hope is committed to the responsible care and management of our trees and greenspaces. As part of our annual review and maintenance program, Municipal staff (under the guidance of a certified arborist) regularly assess the health and stability of trees on Municipal properties, including those in Memorial Park.

Following recent assessment, our team identified one maple tree in the north section of Memorial Park as a significant safety concern. The tree is aging and...

Downtown Sidewalk Repairs Begin June 15

In 2024, during Phase 2 of the Walton Street Reconstruction, an issue occurred with a newly poured section of sidewalk between John Street and Queen Street. As a result, the affected section of sidewalk needs to be removed and replaced.

Beginning on June 15, 2026, Don Oliver Excavating will perform this work, with an anticipated completion timeline of approximately one week, weather permitting. All new sidewalks will be monitored until cured to mitigate damage.

We recognize that this work will...

Jack Burger Sports Complex Pool Closure for Bi-Annual Maintenance

The pools and hot tub at the Jack Burger Sports Complex will be closed for bi-annual maintenance from June 22 to July 5, 2026.

Front desk staff will be available on-site from June 22 to 24 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The entire Jack Burger Sports Complex will then be fully closed from Thursday, June 25 through Sunday, July 5 to complete maintenance work across all areas. The facility, including all amenities, will reopen on Monday, July 6.

During the closure, staff remain available by phone or...

Downtown Street Closures to Accommodate Pride Parade – June 6, 2026

Northumberland Pride is hosting an all-ages event Downtown to celebrate Pride Month in Port Hope. This free event takes place in Memorial Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2026. To kick off the event, Northumberland Pride is hosting a parade through the Downtown at 9:30 a.m.

To accommodate the parade, the following road closures will be in effect from 9:15 a.m. to 10 a.m.:

• Walton Street (from Pine Street to Mill Street)
• Queen Street (from Walton Street to Augusta Street)
• Ontario...