Lantern Inn, Port Hope, Ontario
Port Hope Events, Shopping and Attractions
There's always something to do in the picturesque, historic town of Port Hope, Ontario in Canada. Port Hope's many annual events, live theatre, antique and specialty art shops, cheerful cafes, pubs and restaurants draw thousands of tourists each year.
Settled in 1793, Port Hope is well-known for fine early residences and the architecture of its commercial Heritage Conservation District. In July 2002, the mainstreet was selected by TVOntario as Ontario's Best Preserved Mainstreet. As well, over 200 private residences throughout the town have been
heritage designated by proud owners.
Port Hope is said to be the antique capital of rural Ontario with almost twenty stores. Some of the finest antiques in central Ontario can be found among the many antique shops within a couple of streets from the Lantern Inn in Port Hope's heritage district.
The Ganaraska River, renowned for the best trout and salmon fishing in Ontario, flows through downtown Port Hope. The Lantern Inn and Suites is situated on the Ganaraska riverbank and both buildings overlook the river.
Within walking distance of Lantern Inn & Suites, the downtown Capitol Performing Arts Centre is a beautifully restored 1930
"atmospheric" medieval courtyard theatre, with seating for approximately four hundred. Professional live entertainment is staged year-round, including music, comedy, touring headliners, concerts, plays and play readings, plus a live
professional Summer Season and the special Capitol Christmas.
The Lantern Inn offers a variety of getaway packages that contain live entertainment, and/or local activities. Learn more about our great Port Hope Ontario Getaway Packages. Check out our room and suites rates.
Ask us about...Your Favourites
- Interested in spa treatments, golf, tennis and more?
Ask us about...Port Hope Year-Round Festivities
- Capitol Performing Arts Centre - Professional theatre
- Specialty shopping & antique hunting
- Self-guided and guided walking tours downtown & residential streets
- Art Galleries
- Ganaraska Archives
- Ganaraska River & Lake Ontario walking trails
- Ganaraska Forest hiking, cycling, snowmobiling, skiing
- Public Library - riverside, Carnegie-designed
Ask us about...Seasonal Events
- Maple Sugar Bush & Ganaraska Sugar Camp - February & March
- Trout Fishing Spring run - March & April
- Port Hope Fish Runs & Fish Ladder - Trout Run - April
- Ganaraska Crazy Crafts river race - April
- Migratory Bird Watch - May
- Firefighters' Museum - June thru September
- Biennial Garden Tour - June
- Biennial Ecology Garden Tour - June
- Canada Day festivities - July
- Antique Farm Machinery Show & Farm Tours - August
- Salmon Spawning Fall run - August & September
- All Canadian Jazz Festival - September
- Annual Port Hope Fall Fair since 1830 - September
- Artisan Studio Tours - September
- Vintage Film Festival - October
- Annual Fall Port Hope House Tour - October
- Writers Literary Reading Evenings - Fall/Winter
- Capitol Christmas - December
- Christmas in the Park & Santa Claus Parade - December
Ask us about...Nearby Ontario Day Drives
- Northumberland Hills - north, east, west 5 km plus
- Cobourg - town, beach, waterfront 8 km east
- Rice Lake & Bewdley 10 km north
- Lang Pioneer Village, 35 km north/east
- Grafton - town, Barnum House Museum 20 km east
- Rice Lake & Gore's Landing 25 km east/north
- Fraserville - Kawartha Racetrack & Slots 30 km north
- Colborne - Apple Blossom Festival - May 30 km east
- Warkworth - Western Wkd. Rodeo - July 50 km east/north
- Brighton - Applefest - September 50 km east
Ask us about...Events and Attractions for Children
- Year-round
- Ganaraska Forest Centre - Year-round events
- Recreation Centre & Arena - Year-round events
- Lake shoreline and river walking & cycling trails
- June thru September
- Canadian Firefighters Museum - June thru September
- Canada Day Festivities - July
- Waterfront Beach, Tennis Courts, Swimming - Summer
- Rural Ramble Farm Tours - August
- Fall Fair - September
- Halloween Haunted House Tour & Hike - October
- Victorian Village Park Christmas Lights display - December
- Capitol Christmas lights and trees display - December
- Mainstreet Candlelight Walk - December
- Santa Claus Parade - December
- Capitol Theatre Christmas Pantomine - December
We invite you to come for a visit and enjoy our exceptionally fine lodging and dining while you explore the many treasures of Port Hope and the surrounding area.
Reserve now at the Lantern Inn & Suites, a luxury boutique hotel in Port Hope, Ontario.
