Port Hope is a unique, inclusive Municipality. We are dedicated to diversity, balance, and progressive economic growth. Our inspiring culture provides our residents and visitors with a diverse range of activities and associations to suit every interest. Our urban/rural heritage figures prominently in our dedication to preserving our past and embracing our future. We have attracted widespread recognition for our historical architecture, including being named "best-preserved Main Street in Ontario," and we feature over 270 designated heritage buildings, the highest number per capita in Canada. Port Hope's vibrant urban core is surrounded by spectacular rambling rural countryside with farmland, rural hamlets and the beautiful Ganaraska Forest.