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Bridges to the Future
Canadian Railway Convention
Port Hope, Ontario
August 9th to 11th

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Tourist Venues

Tourist venues are list as a reference as these may be of interest for anyone. Be sure to check back with any of the site links for more details.


Canadian Fire Fighters Museum:

95 Mill Street South, Port Hope
www.firemuseumcanada.com
(905) 885-8985
Open 10am-4pm, 7 days a week from Victoria Day weekend to Thanksgiving
Admission by donation

The Canadian Fire Fighters Museum's mission is to tell the story of fire fighting in Canada on a national basis, circa 1759 to the present. This is done by collecting, preserving, researching, and displaying fire apparatus, fire equipment, photographs, and related archival materials to illustrate the historical development of the fire service in Canada.


Cameco Capital Arts Theatre:

20 Queen Street, Port Hope
www.capitaltheatre.com
(905) 885-1071 / 1-800-434-5092
Box Office Hours: 10 am - 4 pm, Monday – Friday
Theatre Production: Hollywood Sings – A Musical Revue

Hollywood Sings – A Musical Revue: Hit Songs from the "Silver Screen". Movie songs we all know and love from the classics like "Singin' in the Rain" to rock n' roll memories like "Beach Party Bingo". From Elvis musicals to Mama Mia – all performed live on stage in this fast paced, fun-filled, multi-media production.

Showtimes during Convention:
Thursday August 8 @ 8:00 pm
Saturday August 10 @ 2:00 pm or 8:00 pm
Sunday August 11 @ 2:00 pm

Note: The Port Hope Visitors' Centre is also located in the Capital Theatre.


Antique Farm Machinery Show:

Presented by Hope Agricultural Heritage Club
Saturday and Sunday August 10 and 11 at Burnham Family Farm
on County Road 74 (Dale Road) 2 km east of Hwy 28
(approximately 7294 Dale Road) Follow signs!

Demonstrations, Displays, Games, Wagon rides, Lawn Tractor pulls.
Admission $5.00 – 12 and under free

Farm Show Flyer