The opportunities for recreation abound in and around Port Hope Located 60 minutes east of Toronto, the Town of Port Hope is tailor-made for an active, outdoor lifestyle. In the countryside surrounding the community, you'll find excellent boating and fishing on both the Ganaraska River and Lake Ontario, with marina facilities at the nearby harbour. A network of great hiking and biking trails wind through the hills and parklands of the area. And, for the golfing enthusiast, several excellent golf courses are located within a short drive.