Cycling in Perth

Paved road shoulders along Rideau Ferry Road, Perth Road, and soon on Highway 43 to Smith Falls make it easier and more comfortable for cyclists to explore the countryside surrounding town. Along these paved shoulder routes you can experience many other small hamlets and villages that call Lanark County home.

Rideau Ferry Road

Cycling along Rideau Ferry will bring you to the Hamlet of Rideau Ferry. Straddling the Rideau Canal, Rideau Ferry is the perfect place to grab a bit to eat and enjoy the lakeside views of Lanark. On the way back you can veer off at Port Elmsley Road and check out Bevridges Lockstation, the meeting point of the Rideau and Tay Canals

Perth Road

Cycling out on Perth Road exposes you to some of the finest country landscapes in the County. The flat land and light traffic make this route a relaxing ride amongst old family farms in the Heart of Lanark. At the end of this road you'll come to the small hamlet of Franktown where you can rest up before returning to Perth

Highway 43

At 19 kilometres away, Smith's Falls is well within the range of an experienced cyclist. Along the way to Smith's Falls you can break in Port Elmsley, halfway between Perth and Smith's Falls. The original site of the start of the Tay Canal, Port Elmsley contains Lanark's only Drive In Movie Theatre. In Smith's Falls you can experience a town undergoing a transformation, with new and exciting developments around every corner. 

There are several to choose from:

• Route 1 - Glen Tay Cycling Route
• Route 2 - Murphy's Point Bike Loop
• Murphys Point Bike Loop with Geological Interpretation 
• Route 3 - Harper/Balderson
• Route 4 - Maberly
• Route 5 - Fallbrook
• Lanark Cycling Map

And check out Lanark County's website for more: lanarkcountytourism.com/tours/cycling/ 

Did you know there are several bicycle friendly businesses registered with Ontario By Bike here in Perth?

Check out their map and you'll find Best Western Plus Perth Parkside Inn and Spa and Conlon Farm Recreation Complex with the pump track and fix-it station.

Perth Museum and Perth Visitor Information Centre at 11 Gore St E have a bike tire pump, a quick fix kit, water bottle refill station, washrooms, and route maps available.

Are there more bicycle friendly businesses in Perth? Absolutely! They just haven't registered yet. 

Looking for a bike rack? You'll find them all across town:

• Town Hall 
• Crystal Palace
• Perth & District Union Library
• Last Duel Park
• Conlon Farm Recreation Complex
• Perth Community Centre
• Off Colbourne ST between Coutts Coffee and the Big Red Chair
• Code's Mill
• Foodsmiths
• Perth Mews Mall
• Metro

If you find yourself in need of minor repairs, there are three free, self-serve options in Perth:

• There is a trailhead workstation with tools mounted on the wall near the front entrance of Perth & District Union Library on Herriott Street at Drummond Street East
• There is a free-standing trailhead workstation with tools and a bike rack at Conlon Farm Recreation Complex near the pump track
• Perth Museum and Visitor Information Centre has a repair kit and bicycle pump available by request inside

Perth is committed to improving the experience for cyclists within Town and has begun exploring ways it can make cycling more accessible and enjoyable for both residents and visitors alike. Stay tuned for exciting cycling developments in Town. 

Tay Valley Township website has some great cycling route maps which may be printed. Some of these maps are also available (already printed) at the Perth Museum, 11 Gore St E.

For more information on cycling in Lanark County Check out the County Website and the websites of our fellow Lanark municipalities. 

Lanark County Cycling 

Mississippi Mills Cycling