Port Hope Soundscapes is a project by Critical Mass: A Centre for Contemporary Art

The Hamilton Perambulatory Unit was commissioned by Critical Mass to create and develop immersive soundscape experiences played through a GPS-guided walking app in Port Hope. 

The text on this map represents the 22 resulting soundscapes, produced through conversations with over two dozen Port Hopians of all ages. The soundscapes are collaged from of snippets of conversation, site field recordings and found sounds.  Strata-Walking Port Hope provides a glimpse into the memories, stories, histories, and sonic environments of Port Hope.

Below is a sampling of some of the soundscapes.

Map/App Interface design and soundscape editing
by T.Ng-Chan
Drawings by Donna Akrey

Bandshell

In the park downtown is a bandshell, where Port Hopians gather in the summer to listen to music and play.

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Main Street

Every town has a Main Street. 

Factory

Some stories about the Factory...