East Beach — Attraction in Port Hope

If you’re looking for centuries old streets and buildings preserved in Canada then Port Hope should be in your travel bucket list.

We executed a last minute plan to visit East beach and it turned out to be hidden gem. The beach water is clean and shallow for over half kilometre good for family and beginners kayaking, it is well-maintained and ample free parking spaces.

Make sure you stroll down the streets and experience the historic place. There are few other attractions unexplored in this trip like the waterfront trail, conservation area, ganaraska river, west beach and the city itself will...

the view is amazing but the closer you get to the beach the more things get unsettling. There were dead fish washed up on the beach and that made it very smelly and I was not going to go into the water knowing that I could be rubbing up on dead fish. It's also right next to a boat launch and in the canal for the boats there were also many dead fish floating around. The bathrooms smelled moldy and I had to hold my breath while I went in there. Overall would not come back, this beach is just...

I recently spent some time at East Beach in Port Hope, and it was such a peaceful spot. The sand was soft, the water clear and shallow—perfect for a relaxed swim. It wasn’t crowded.

Plus, I loved that I could bring my dog along (on a leash, of course), so we both got to enjoy the day together. I took a walk along the path, enjoyed the calm vibe, and just soaked in the views. If you’re looking for a quiet, dog-friendly, low-key beach day, this place is a hidden gem. I’ll...