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Canada Day Road Closures and Parking Restrictions

Canada Day is fast approaching and residents are advised of the following impacts to accommodate this year's celebrations. 

Road Closures

The parade route has been adjusted this year due to the Walton Street Reconstruction Project. Residents are advised of the following road closures from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, to accommodate the annual Canada Day parade:

• Bramley Street South and North (from Charles Street to Trafalgar Street)
• Ridout/Walton Street (from Victoria Street to...

Filming Activities – July 2, 2025

Please note the changes to the July 2 schedule. The parking lot at 74 Queen Street will not be occupied by the film crews and Brewery Lane is longer being used. 

Shaftesbury Murdoch XIX Inc. will be in town next week filming scenes for an upcoming episode of Murdoch Mysteries. Filming will take place on John Street.

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

On Canada Day, film crews will be set-dressing select storefronts on John Street. Crews will occupy some parking spaces on John Street and a private parking lot....

Canada Day Closures

Residents are reminded that municipal administrative buildings, municipal transit services, recreation facilities, the Port Hope Public Library branches, and the Hope Transfer Station will be closed on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 for the Canada Day holiday. All municipal staff services will resume at their usual operating hours on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. 

For urgent services related to water, wastewater, or roads, call 905-885-2431 and press * to reach our after-hours emergency line.

Residents are also...

Special Council Meeting – June 26, 2025

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope.

At this meeting, Council Members will participate in a workshop with representatives from StrategyCorp to support the development of the 2025–2028 Strategic Plan for the Municipality of Port Hope. The session will focus on reviewing and validating the draft strategic plan framework, including strategic initiatives informed by contributions from...

Port Hope Invites Community to ‘Be Walton’ Again in Support of Local Shops and Services

For Immediate Release
Monday, June 23, 2025 – Port Hope, ON

Building on the success of last year, the Municipality of Port Hope - together with local community partners - is pleased to announce the return of the “Be Walton” shop local, love local campaign, running all summer long. This relaunched initiative comes with a vibrant lineup of free arts, music, and cultural events taking place throughout the downtown.

The campaign is a key element of a broader business and community continuity strategy...