The HBIA is the voice of the Downtown business community. It is committed to improving and promoting the Heritage Business District through investment, advocacy and beautification. It promotes it’s heritage district as a premier shopping, business, and entertainment destination. It is one of the three volunteer boards of management under the Municipality of Port Hope. Originally created in 1977 as the Port Hope Business Improvement Area, the HBIA formally became recognized as the Heritage Business Improvement Area in February 1990. The HBIA is a not-for-profit organization representing approximately 140 business and properties in the Downtown Heritage District(s). In August 1998 the Province of Ontario through the Ontario Municipal Board, approved “The Walton Street Heritage Conservation District” which includes the north and south sides of Port Hope’s main street between Mill & Pine. In June 2008, the JOQS Heritage District was approved. It includes portions of John, Ontario, and Queen Street.
You are automatically a member if you own property or a business within the district. OUR ASSOCIATION ENCOMPASSES THE BUSINESS DISTRICT IN THE FOLLOWING AREA In Port Hope Ontario: Both sides of Walton Street from Pine Street to Mill Street. The East Side of Ontario Street East from Walton Street to the south Limit of Barrett Street. The west side of Ontario Street from Walton Street to the Ganaraska River. Both sides of Mill Street from the CNR tracks to the south Limit of Barrett Street. Both sides of Queen Street from Walton Street to Hayward Street. Both sides of John Street from Walton Street to Hayward Street. Both sides of Robertson Street from John Street to Mill Street. Both sides of Augusta Street from John Street Queen Street Brogden’s Lane from Ontario Street to it’s End. The South side of Maitland Street from Cavan Street to Ontario Street. The west side of Cavan Street from Maitland Street to Walton Street. Both sides of Elias Street from Augusta Street to it’s End. Both Sides of Thompson Drive from Ontario Street to Mill Street
In August 1998 the Ontario Municipal Board approved the Walton Street Heritage Conservation District which includes the north and south sides of Port Hope’s main street between Mill & Pine. In June 2008, the JOQS Heritage District was approved. It includes portions of John, Ontario, and Queen Street.
Questions or further input on this, or any section of the website is most welcome: hbia@port-hope.com