About Perth

Explore Our Backyard

When you first visit Perth, Ontario, you just might fall in love with it.

Whether you stroll through the beautifully landscaped Stewart Park, sit riverside on a restaurant patio or shop in the downtown heritage core, you'll feel it.

You'll look up. And around. And soak it all in.

Yep. That's when you realize you've arrived in a magical little town that you didn't even know you loved. Until now. 

You may come to Perth for any reason. Theatre. Cottage. Visiting friends. A Wedding. Shopping. Mini-escape from the kids (what?!). While the reason for your visit may vary, the experience will be common.

Here's what we mean.

First, you'll get the historic setting: We have heritage buildings crafted by 19th-century masons, the Tay River flowing underneath the bridges and a five-acre park hidden behind Town Hall. We've worked hard to maintain the heritage feel. But, hey - heritage doesn't mean sleepy.

Then, there's the activity: Perth is well known for its arts and theatre culture, but we've also got a whole lot to offer with outdoor and recreational adventures including paddling, cycling and sports. We also love our food and drink, and you'll get authentic culinary experiences here in Perth.

Finally, you'll experience the community: Perth is the kind of place where people say hello when passing on the sidewalks. We enjoy the small-town life yet we're a community of doers. We're young families, retirees, professionals, artists, athletes, and, most importantly, neighbours.

And, quite frankly, after you come here, you may end up having a conversation with yourself about how you could live here (believe us; we had that same conversation).

Enjoy the setting. Embrace the culture. Engage in experience.

We can't wait to see you.

A Quick History Lesson

We hereby acknowledge that Lanark County is situated on unceded traditional Omàmìwininì (Algonquin) territory and with this acknowledgement comes respect for the land, people and the unique history of the territory.
Lanark County Neighbours for Truth & Reconciliation

Want a full history lesson on the Perth Military Settlement? Then check out the Perth and District Historical Society's website. You can also learn the area's shared history by visiting the Ardoch Algonquin First Nation, the Shabot Obaadjiwan Algonquin First Nation, and the Algonquins of Ontario websites.

Better yet, get an in-person experience by visiting the Perth Museum at 11 Gore St. in downtown Heritage Perth! 

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