Port Hope Tourism

05/05/2026

Pasta with a river view? Yes please. 🍝

Trattoria Gusto is tucked inside the historic Waddell Hotel, a heritage building built in 1845 on the banks of the Ganaraska River.

Chef Darryl’s family has been in the restaurant business for three generations, and everything is made from scratch. The menu runs from fried artichoke and duck wings to lobster fra diavolo, seared barramundi, and a tomahawk pork chop. There’s proper pizza too, and risotto.

The dining room is gorgeous inside — dark walls, golden lighting, and a cozy atmosphere that works just as well for date night as it does for a family dinner or a business meal. Patio seating available when the weather cooperates ☀️

Reservations recommended — it fills up fast.

📍 1 Walton Street, Port Hope | 📞 905-885-1198

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04/22/2026

Best kind of flight? No luggage required. 🍺🥁Touched down at in Port Hope and we are not leaving.

Ganaraska Brewing Company crafts bold, creative beers in historic Port Hope, Ontario. Stop in for a flight at the taproom, grab a bite from the kitchen, or enjoy the rooftop patio on a warm afternoon.

is part of our Hungry for Spring Port Hope itinerary 🍃 find the full trip plan at visitporthope.ca/spring

04/09/2026

Your Ganny weekend just got a whole lot tastier 🌸

Tucked into historic downtown Port Hope, Café Lviv is serving up Ukrainian comfort food that hits every time: perogies, schnitzel, rich soups, cabbage rolls. The room is as lovely as the food.

Consider it the perfect Ganny weekend tradition.

is part of our Hungry for Spring Port Hope itinerary 🍃 find the full trip plan at visitporthope.ca/spring

04/08/2026

It's Float Your F***y Down the Ganny weekend! Don't miss the 44th annual Ganny Weekend, this Saturday, April 11, 2026 🛶

This year’s River Race will see Canoes + Kayaks launch from Canton Bridge at 10am, and Crazy Crafts launch from Sylvan Glen at 11am. F***yville (the spectator event village) will be set up along Cavan Street Park with food vendors, entertainment, and activity stations from 10am until 3pm.

New for 2026! A licensed area on the west side 🍻

Float Your F***y Down the Ganny commemorates the flood of 1980 that devastated Port Hope’s downtown area, and the community resiliency that emerged 🥹

Any event adjustments or announcements will be on Float Your F***y Down the Ganny

04/01/2026

Maple season is calling 🍁 Johnston’s Sugar Bush in Bailieboro has been boiling sap along the Oak Ridges Moraine for 25+ years. On Maple Weekend (April 4 & 5), the sugar bush is open for self-guided tours, plus maple syrup, butter, and sugar to take home.

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One sweet stop on your spring trip to Port Hope.
🐝 visitporthope.ca/spring

04/01/2026

It's Maple Weekend! And you've been inside long enough. Visit our historic small town with a sugar bush up the road, a river that throws a party every April, and a downtown full of places that make the trip worth it before you've even unpacked.

Port Hope, Ontario is your spring road trip destination — maple syrup farms, the legendary Ganny River race, award-worthy restaurants, and a charming historic downtown just a short drive from Toronto.

03/30/2026

Schnitzel, maple syrup, craft beer, and trout jumping in the river 🌷 this little Ontario town is STACKED for a spring food road trip!

It’s time to come out of hibernation! Our first day trip of the year was to . Only a ~1.5h drive from Toronto, just past the Eastern edge of the GTA.

It’s a beautiful, historic town with lots going on in April & May. You can check out everything that’s happening this spring at visitporthope.ca/spring

Here’s our itinerary from this first visit:

📍, right off the 401. A cute takeout spot serving up supersized dishes that feature hand-pounded and freshly fried schnitzel of dreams.

📍, just one of several maple producers around Port Hope. April 4-5 is Maple Weekend, where you can visit Johnston Farm for self-guided tours of their sugar bush & sugar house.

📍, a great dinner spot for the best Ukrainian food ever. The hospitality here is unmatched!

📍Downtown Port Hope, a beautiful historic riverside district. It’s walkable, has so many awesome local businesses, a riverside park AND we even spotted rainbow trout jumping up the river! Some of the businesses we checked out:

⭐, for a cozy glass of wine and mid-afternoon bite on the riverside.
⭐, for a more casual flight of beer and a round of wings.
⭐ and , two beautifully curated home goods and furniture boutiques
⭐, home of the famous Crazy Cookie that they’ve sold almost a million of!

We can’t wait to come back for more exploring!

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03/02/2026

Not feeling the cold? 🐱 Choose an indoor adventure instead and head to Toe Beans Cat Cafe in downtown Port Hope. Grab a coffee, treat, or hot chocolate and meet friendly rescue cats, explore, and play. The cafe’s relaxed vibe makes winter feel a little brighter, and everyone leaves with smiles, cozy hands, and happy hearts.



We’re all about winter trip ideas that roll with kids, moods, and weather. For more, head to visitporthope.ca/winter

02/27/2026

Wake up smiling when you can choose your own adventure! 🌲From towering pines to quiet snow-covered trails, Ganaraska Forest is southern Ontario’s winter playground. Snowshoe, cross-country ski, or take a peaceful walk through 11,000+ acres of forest, the pace is totally up to you.

Looking for an easier stroll? Ganaraska Millennium Conservation Area has wide, flat trails perfect for winter walking. Want more action? Head to the Ganaraska Forest Centre for groomed ski trails, snowshoe loops, and family-friendly adventure.

Feel like staying indoors? Stop at Toe Beans Cat Cafe in Port Hope — coffee for you, cuddles for the kids (and the cats 🐾).

Winter slump? Try a different location. Port Hope is just an hour away with family-friendly winter ideas that keep kids moving!

❄️ Explore more ideas at visitporthope.ca/winter

02/12/2026

Add a sweet stop at , just across the street from Olympus. This downtown bakery is known for beautifully decorated cookies, cupcakes, and seasonal treats that feel tailor-made for kids (and parents with a sweet tooth). Pick up a few treats to share back at the hotel or save them for a post-adventure pick-me-up.

Pool time, forest walks, all the little treats 🍪 See how a winter weekend in Port Hope comes together at VisitPortHope.ca/Winter