Update – Duplicate Pre-Authorized Tax Withdrawals Resolved

The duplicate withdrawals affecting some residents enrolled in the Town of Perth’s pre-authorized tax payment plan were fully reversed as of Friday.
The correct single quarterly tax payment will be withdrawn on Tuesday, March 3. No penalties will be applied as a result of this issue.
Taxpayers who incurred bank or NSF fees related to the duplicate withdrawal are asked to contact treasury@perth.ca so that we may assist them directly.
Thank you for your patience as we worked with our banking partner to resolve the matter. An additional internal verification step has now been implemented within our payment processing workflow to prevent this from occurring again. 
For further information, please contact the Treasury Office at 613-267-3311.

A new recreation booking platform is launching March 9

We’re moving to a new recreation and facility booking platform to make it easier to register for programs, book facilities, and manage your account.

The new system launches on March 9.

Learn what to expect

March Break in Perth Ontario

Perth is the perfect place for a visit or staycation over March Break. Your family will love the variety of events, workshops, activities, day camps, and attractions. So grab a coat and your camera - Perth here we come!

Scheduled Events, Workshops, Activities and Camps

Perth & District Union Public Library is offering several activities over March Break, including:

  • Maker Monday;
  • Family Storytime;
  • Screen Printing;
  • Lego; and 
  • Mask-Making

Click here for details and to register.

Perth & District Indoor Pool: March Break Day Camp

  • March 16-20 from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  • Location: Perth & District Indoor Pool (3 Sunset Blvd., Perth)
  • Ages 4-10
  • Registration opens Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 8 a.m.
  • Details at Perth.ca/Pool

Hey young explorers! Are you ready to journey back in time and unleash your inner artist? The Perth Museum is calling on all creative kids aged 7-11 to embark on one-of-a-kind adventures!
March Break Museum Makers is a cheerful, hands-on kids camp where history inspires every craft. Kids will explore Perth’s past through creative projects, heritage-style crafts, and make-and-take activities that connect to real stories from the museum. From old-fashioned traditions to the everyday life of families long ago, campers will discover history in the most fun way possible—by making it themselves!
Registration begins Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 8 a.m. But hurry - only 12 spots are available! Ready to sign up? Head over to our online registration page. Questions? Contact us at 613-267-1947 or by email.
  • Dates & Times: March 17, 18 & 19 from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
  • Location: Perth Museum, 11 Gore Street East
  • Cost: $195 (tax included) 
  • What to Bring: Your excitement, a nut-free lunch, two snacks, indoor shoes, outdoor clothing, and a water bottle to stay hydrated!

March Break details coming soon...

Dive into fun during March Break at the Perth & District Indoor Pool! You'll find info lane swims, family swims, public swims, and more on Pool's live calendar.

Thank you to all sponsors!

The Perth & District Indoor Pool is located at 3 Sunset Blvd., Perth.   

March Break details coming soon...

Free Public Skates are all listed on the Perth & District Community Centre's online ice schedule. You'll find the arena at 2 Beckwith St. East, Perth.

A big thank you to the sponsors!

Attractions and Things to Do

Originally opened above the Perkins Automobile shop in the 50’s, the Spare Room Bowling Alley offers a retro atmosphere. This is the perfect place to try your hand at 5 pin bowling, while indulging in your favourite snacks and beverages.

Offering special March Break hours, reservations on the hour are recommended as spots will fill up quickly.  

Email or call 613-706-7090 to guarantee your group’s spot! 

The Spare Room Bowling Alley is located at 2 Wilson St. West, Perth. 

Whether you want to learn about Perth’s historic buildings, see vintage signs and murals, or dive into the area’s geology, Perth offers several options for self-guided walking tours. 

Plug in your headphones and get walking! Just because the kiddies are out of school, doesn’t mean the learning has to end! 

 

Conlon Farm Recreation Complex is a great place for a free March Break family fun day. Find out more about Conlon Farm and other parks on our Parks webpage. 

Conlon Farm is located at 127 Smith Dr, Perth (bonus - parking is free!).

Leave the 21st century behind as you enter the world of the 1840s at the elegant Matheson House, home of the award-winning Perth Museum. This popular tourist attraction, located downtown at 11 Gore St. East, is a National Historic Site. 

The Museum offers drop-in child-friendly activities and has an accessible washroom with a change table. Strollers welcome.  

  • Admission by donation
  • Enter from the side door in the courtyard at 11 Gore St. East
  • Open Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • March Break programs are booked separately. Details to come! 

Located off the downtown of Perth, Stewart Park is one of Perth’s many jewels. With bridges and benches overlooking the Tay River, this is a must-see attraction. You can access the park from behind Town Hall at 80 Gore St. East, from Mill Street, or from Code Park.  

What happens when your region's dairy producers get creative in 1893? You make a 22,000-lb block of cheese and send it to the Chicago World Fair via train - that's what you do! There's a good story behind the Mammoth Cheese - so much so that the unique idea is honoured with a replication! Check it out beside the Crystal Palace.

You can also see many original Mammoth Cheese artifacts in the Perth Museum.

 

Other Ideas Nearby

Looking for a March Break adventure? Murphy's Point Provincial Park is the spot for you. The Tay Valley Cross Country Ski Club — in cooperation with the authorities at the park — grooms and track sets the 21 km network for classic and skate ski trails during the winter months.  

Find trail conditions online or call the Park @ 613-267-5060 

If you’re not a club member or Ontario Parks season’s pass holder, don’t forget to purchase a Day Use Permit at the reception kiosk in the winter parking lot or Lally Homestead (at 2742 Lally Rd., Portland).

Murphy's Point Provincial Park is located at 2243 Elm Grove Rd, Perth, and is open daily from 8 a.m.-10 p.m.  

Did you know that Lanark county is the Maple Syrup Capital of Ontario? Check out the Lanark County Tourism website for local sugarbush information and all things Maple!

Ready to plan your trip? Check out our Plan Your Trip page for accommodations, directions and more, and visit our Bring The Kids page for further information about indoor and outdoor activities and a list of restaurants with kid menus and family-friendly treats!

Contact Us

Town of Perth
Town Hall
80 Gore Street East
Perth, Ontario
K7H 1H9
Telephone: (613) 267-3311
Fax: (613) 267-5635
Email