5 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Port Hope That You Shouldn't Miss

The Cameco Capitol Arts Centre is a professional regional theatre located 1-hour east of Downtown Toronto where you will experience top quality productions and concerts in the historic and picturesque small town of Port Hope. Since 2013, under Artistic Director & General Manager Antonio Sarmiento the Capitol has won awards and recognition for embracing its historical status AND using innovative technologies in visual effects to create an enhanced live experience. Recent critically acclaimed stage productions utilizing these technologies include productions of “Disney’s Mary Poppins” and “Singin’ In The Rain”, “SNARL’D! The Rapunzel Panto” and our highly anticipated productions of “On Golden Pond”, “Crazy For You” and the global sensation “Mamma Mia!”. The Capitol has become a “must-see” Ontario destination that has partnerships with local restaurants, cafes, merchants, accommodations and more to offer a complete “experience” to our guests.

Primitive Designs is a retail store in Port Hope, Ontario that sells exotic and unique arts and crafts from around the world! Everything is imported and handpicked in over 7 different countries by owners Ron Dacey, Rhonda Cook, and Maximus Dacey. Celebrating their 19th season, Primitive Designs has been nominated for a provincial tourism award, has won Excellence in Local Economic Impact, People's Choice Online, Best Gift Store, and is home to the Big Robots, including a recent addition of a flying pterodactyl! A main attraction in Northumberland County, and Ontario! People come from miles around to browse and purchase Primitive Designs' beautiful handcrafted pieces, and there's something for everybody! We carry everything from Bamboo bars, carvings, masks, drums, and instruments to outdoor decor, pottery, jewelry, and clothing. The warehouse definitely must be seen to be believed.

Northumberland County’s leading gourmet coffee roaster. We provide a large selection of roasted beans. Located at the Port Hope Farmers Market for both specialty espresso drinks, lattes and other popular favourites by the cup, plus whole beans and filter coffee, as well as seasonal favourites such as iced coffee.

The Art Emporium by the River is passionate about providing a unique venue for contemporary artists to showcase their work, no matter its format. The Art Emporium by the River has approximately 3,200 square feet of gallery space, with the main gallery downstairs and three galleries upstairs. The Art Emporium by the River refreshes all galleries for the first Thursday of every month which regularly provides our clientele with a fresh look at our artist’s works. At the Art Emporium by the River, we strive to ensure creative diversity throughout our galleries with original works by seasoned professional artists but we also provide opportunities for talented ‘up and comers’ that have developed imaginative and inventive works.