What sets The Municipality of Port Hope apart is the extent to which companies and individuals volunteer their time, money, effort, knowledge and enthusiasm. And it won't cost a fortune to live here. For the price of a bungalow in the Beaches, you could be living in one of The Municipality of Port Hope's over 200 designated heritage homes. You can't ask for more variety, and there are countless businesses and individuals in town who can help with the details of renovation, restoration and decoration, inside and out. For those who prefer new construction, three new subdivisions have started construction this past year, accounting for a total of 600 new units in the next two years.
History is very much alive in The Municipality of Port Hope.
Summer typically includes a busy schedule of film shoots on location throughout Town. It is home to gigantic salmon and trout - reputed to be o ne of Canada' best trout fishing rivers . The rolling hills in the rural portion of The Municipality of Port Hope are very popular with cyclists, and the Ganaraska Forest is used by hikers, horseback riders and dirt bikes. Recreational facilities include the Jack Burger Sports Complex, marina and yacht club, and several golf courses nearby. Sports plays a large role in The Municipality of Port Hope.