Recreation News

Movies in the Park is Back this Summer

Our 'Movies in the Park' movie series is back this year in Memorial Park. Relax under the stars with family, friends and neighbours. All movies begin at dusk. Rain location is the Fall Fair Centre (62 McCaul Street). Follow along on our Facebook event page for these updates and reminders. 

We have thoughtfully selected these movies with the downtown reconstruction project in mind, reflecting themes of construction, digging holes, community, complicated emotions, and banding together. As Port Hope...

Summer Aquatics and Program Registration

Registration for Summer Aquatics opens on June 17 at 7:00 a.m. and registration for Recreation and Culture Programs opens June 18 at 8:00 a.m. Connect, engage, and get active with swimming lessons, fitness classes, art and culture, children's programs and more. You can register:

• Online – It’s convenient and fast and you can avoid the lineups.
• In-person – We have staggered registration dates for a smoother registration process.
• By phone – Please don’t leave a voicemail as it won’t guarantee you a...

Municipality of Port Hope Honours Community Members at Annual Civic Awards Ceremony

For Immediate Release
Friday, May 3, 2024 - Port Hope, ON

The Capitol Theatre in Port Hope was the scene of profound community appreciation last night as the Municipality celebrated its 36th Civic Awards ceremony. The event spotlighted the dedication and contributions of local citizens.

Mayor Olena Hankivsky expressed her pride, stating, “The Civic Awards program reflects our community's spirit and the exceptional individuals who dedicate themselves to improving Port Hope. Our community’s deep...

National Youth Week Events and Activities

This week, May 1 to 7, is National Youth Week and we want to recognize the invaluable contributions of young people to our community. Youth engagement is crucial, fostering a vibrant, energetic, and inclusive community atmosphere.

This National Youth Week, we are excited to offer a variety of activities tailored to our youth. We invite all those aged 12 to 19 to participate in a series of engaging and exciting activities designed to celebrate and uplift youth. Our lineup includes:

• Creative and...

Jack Burger Sports Complex Closure – January 31

The Jack Burger Sports Complex will be closed for the remainder of the day today (January 31, 2024) due to a power outage affecting the area. Registered program participants are in the process of being notified. Regular hours are anticipated for tomorrow but please check back for updates regarding further delays. Thank you for your understanding.

2024-01-31