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MAKE A SPLASH! COME EXPLORE OUR UNCROWDED BEACHES
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West Beach
Walk the shore, bring a lawn chair to relax in the sun, or jump in the waves. Tip: This beach has the best stones for skipping.
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East Beach
This pretty beach has a play structure and a sandy bottom for swimming and building sandcastles with the kids.
OUTDOORSY PORT HOPE
TRAILS SO CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN
RIVERSIDE TRAILS
Ganaraska Hiking Trail
Hike alongside the river and follow the salmon upstream.
Molson's Mill Trail
The river's limestone rapids provided power for mills and a brewery.
Riverside Railway Trail
Follow the former rail track route with views of the water.
Cochingomink Trail
This riverside trail takes you past the downtown and into the woods.
Ganaraska Millennium Trail
Millennium Trail Conservation area trails to explore.
LAKESHORE TRAILS
Waterfront Trail
Amazing views, beaches and protected habitats for wildlife.
Pick up our Nature Trail Guide at the Visitor Centre (20 Queen Street) or go to visitporthope.ca