Transit Alerts

2024 Updates Transit Services

Residents are advised that free transit services will end on December 31. Starting January 2, regular user fees will apply once again. Thank you to all who utilized the free transit services during the Walton Street Reconstruction, your support and understanding during this period is appreciated.

Additionally, at the November 5, 2024 Council Meeting, a new initiative was approved to support student transportation in Port Hope. Now, students (ages 4 to 17) can ride transit for free during...

Walton Street Reopening Update

The Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to announce that the reconstruction of Walton Street (Phase 2) is nearly complete.

The festivities planned for this weekend, including the Candlelight Walk, Block Friday: Moonlight Madness, and Santa Claus Parade will proceed as planned.

Crews will return next week to finish minor tasks and clean up the site. We are on track to reopen Walton Street to vehicle traffic by the end of the workday on Monday, December 2. At that time, John Street will also return...

Candlelight Walk and Santa Claus Parade Updates and Reminders

As the 2024 Candlelight Festival kick-off weekend approaches, we kindly ask all residents and visitors to keep the following in mind:

Candlelight Walk

The Candlelight Walk takes place Friday, November 29. It will begin at Walton and Pine Streets (155 Walton St.) at 6:00 p.m. This year, the Candlelight Walk also celebrates the resilience of our community and downtown businesses during Phase 2 of the Walton Street reconstruction. The walk will mark the unofficial end of this phase, with only a few...

2024 Holiday Events

The Municipality of Port Hope is ready to kick off the holidays with a variety of traditional experiences returning to mark the festive season. 

Candlelight Festival

The annual Candlelight Festival is a holiday experience that showcases the seasonal transformation of downtown Port Hope. Find that festive feeling in Port Hope with holiday shopping, dining, events, and festive décor from November 29, 2024 until January 2, 2025. 

Candlelight Walk, Light Display and Holiday Shopping 

The Candlelight...

Highland Drive Watermain Work - July 2 to 4

Update: 7/3/24 - The contracted paving company encountered unexpected delays today (July 3). As a result, this closure has been extended. The work initially scheduled for July 4 will now take place on Friday, July 5. 

The Highland Drive watermain upgrade was completed several weeks ago. As previously communicated in a public notice, the final steps to finalize the project are scheduled for next week and will require the following road closures:

July 2, 2024

• The intersection of Victoria Street and...