Community Overview
The Municipality of Port Hope is located in Northumberland County along the north shore of Lake Ontario, approximately 100 kilometres east of Toronto.
With a population of approximately 17,000 residents, Port Hope is a historic and vibrant community with a strong connection to Canada’s early nuclear industry and ongoing leadership in environmental remediation.
Nuclear Presence
Port Hope is a long-standing nuclear host community with a unique role in Canada’s nuclear history, particularly in uranium processing and environmental remediation.
The municipality is home to:
- Cameco Port Hope Conversion Facility, operated by Cameco Corporation – A key facility in Canada’s nuclear fuel cycle that processes and refines uranium for use in nuclear fuel production
- Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI), led by Canadian Nuclear Laboratories – One of Canada’s largest environmental remediation projects, focused on the safe management and long-term containment of historic low-level radioactive waste through engineered mounds and site restoration
In addition to its established nuclear activities, Port Hope is also engaged in ongoing regulatory processes related to proposed new nuclear development. This includes early-stage consideration of the proposed Wesleyville nuclear generating station project, located on the north shore of Lake Ontario within the municipality.
Together, these activities reflect Port Hope’s role across multiple stages of the nuclear lifecycle—from fuel processing and legacy waste remediation to potential future energy development.
Role in Supporting the Nuclear Sector
As a nuclear host community, Port Hope:
- Supports the safe and responsible management of nuclear materials and legacy waste
- Works closely with federal agencies, industry, and regulators on complex, long-term projects
- Brings extensive experience in community engagement and environmental stewardship
- Contributes to national expertise in remediation and nuclear fuel cycle activities
Port Hope’s experience highlights the important role host communities play in both advancing and responsibly managing Canada’s nuclear sector.
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