Recreation News

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...

Port Hope Arts Festival Returns August 13

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

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...

Summer Recreation Registration

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.

Aquatics

Registration 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.

Fitness

Registration is now open until June 8. Recreation and Fitness programming runs from June 13 to September 2, 2022.

For...