Top Things to do in Port Hope
What to do and see in Port Hope, Canada: The Best Gift & Specialty Shops
Discover the best top things to do in Port Hope, Canada including Primitive Designs, The Nooks, Northumberland Arts Gallery and Shop, My Sister's Closet, Impresario Artisan Market, Haute Goat, Laveanne, Glam Vintage & Moderne.
Restaurants in Port Hope
1. Primitive Designs
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 248 reviews
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.
Reviewed By radar643 - Minden, Canada
We had personal business in a nearby town so stayed at a local hotel off of Hwy 401. On taking the back roads going North, we passed by this unique venue with metal robots and metal dinosaurs greeting us in the side yard. All are for sale...There were plenty of interesting and one of a kind gifts from all over the world in this unique building both upstairs and down.
2. The Nooks
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Nooks is the first Artisan Retail Business Incubator in Canada! Our unique retail model combines in store space, a ‘nook’ with an online marketplace for handmade, small businesses to grow a successful retail business! We give makers 100% of their sales in store and online in exchange for one membership fee.
3. Northumberland Arts Gallery and Shop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
The shop provides a service for all of the artists in Northumberland County. There is nothing comparable out there. Shop manager Joan Tooke and curator Alexandra Kucharczyk open new shows monthly at the Northumberland Arts Gallery and Shop in Port Hope at 8 Queen Street, beside Dreamers' Cafe. The shop is continuing to operate under a new partnership with Northumberland 89.7 FM.
Reviewed By margaretm364 - Port Hope, Canada
Eclectic Selections features the work of gallery artists, all in one place. Adjacent to Dreamer's Cafe and steps from the Capitol Theatre, Northumberland Arts at 8 Queen Street, contains arts and crafts to delight the senses. A unique shopping experience in historic downtown Port Hope. There is a collection of original, one-of-a-kind pieces of wall art from acryllic to batiks to photography, ceramics, wood turnings and carvings, hand woven shawls, tea towels and bags, jewellery and other collectibles consigned by creative Northumberland County residents. This visit I chose hand-woven tea towels, greeting cards, and a smocked dress.
4. My Sister's Closet
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
5. Impresario Artisan Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Impresario Artisan Market is a shopping adventure in hip and contemporary Canadian Apparel, Canadian Handmade Craft, Canadian Art and Design. Located in Historic Downtown Port Hope shopping district.
6. Haute Goat
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 100 reviews
Haute Goat Farm is a breathtaking 200 acre farm located just outside historic Port Hope, Ontario where you can discover the magic of our Nigerian Dwarf goats, alpacas, chickens and horses and take a stroll through the shiitake forest! Fun for the whole family! Take some time to stroll the property and breathe the fresh country air. Sign up for a Goat Shmurgle or hike with our Alpacas through our trails. Take a Goat Yoga class- the cutest workout you’ll ever have. Learn something new at our Farm Life Workshops! Shop for handmade premium goat milk goodies Goat Butter Caramel Corn and Decadent Goat Buttercrunch to luxurious skin care products such as Raw Goat Milk Soap and Face Cream. Stay for lunch and enjoy a gorgeous locally sourced meal at our new Screaming Goat Cafe with chefs Rob and Alicia. The farm is open from 10-4 Wednesday to Sunday from spring until Oct. 31 and Thursday to Sunday 10-4 from Nov.1 until end of March. Closed for the first 2.5 weeks of January for annual break.
Reviewed By Brooklintraveler_12 - Brooklin, Canada
We went as a family of four and absolutely loved the winter goat Smurgle. All the goats were friendly and super cute. It was a great experience and if you were not already a goat lover then you will be once you visit the Haute Farm. Debbie, the staff and the volunteers are incredibly friendly and make you feel at home. We enjoy a delicious lunch after the Smurgle at the Screaming Goat cafe. I would definitely recommend visiting Haute Farm!!
7. Laveanne
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 61 reviews
Eastern Ontario's premier grower and producer of organic lavender products. Stroll the labyrinth and four acres of landscaped lavender fields and gardens. Browse the lavender gift shop with handcrafted lavender products. Enjoy lunch on the outdoor terrace, reservations required. Special events hosted in July.
Reviewed By 102kwalsh - Peterborough, Canada
This a a lovely lavender farm for an afternoon visit, or for lunch and lavender lemonade. There is an outdoor restaurant under an awning. No coffee is available, but there is tea and cold drinks. There is a gift store with dried lavender, too.
