The ACO Port Hope branch was formed in the early nineteen sixties. Since then, it has become one of the most active ACO branches.
In 2002 the Municipality of Port Hope was awarded the prestigious honour of possessing the finest heritage mainstreets in Ontario. Through the foresight of those who worked diligently for architectural preservation in the 1950's and 60's, their hard work is now paying huge dividends for those many local businesses, catering to an economically important tourist trade. Hundreds of visits are paid to our wonderful town every year as visitors stroll our many historic streets and laneways, marvel at our heritage architecture and partake in some much needed quiet enjoyment.