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.
Presently, Justin Williams plays right wing for the Philadelphia Flyers. Paul Quantrill is a pitcher for Baseball's National League Toronto Blue Jays and Jason Green pitches for the Houston Astros.