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Perth is not only a
destination, it is an experience - a lifestyle. Our history slowly unfurls in
an atmosphere of natural beauty and cultural activity. In one day you could
see a top-billed Canadian performer, visit inspiring heritage architecture and
hike into the past to a restored mica mine. Perhaps you'd prefer to slow down
and relax with a book at a cosy inn or recline on a beach. It's all here - waiting.
The Perth area offers a wide variety of accommodation options - from comfortable
inns to convenient motels, cottage rentals and scenic campgrounds. You will
also find a plethora of dining options: from fast food to fine fare!
Take your time and relax - experience the delight of days-gone-by in a charming
modern-day centre.
Some Beautiful Examples:
A Few Highlights Of Perth
- Established in 1816, the era when Upper and Lower Canada were British colonies,
Perth was one of three strategic defensive outposts created along the Rideau
Corridor after the War of 1812.
- Named for a town and river in Scotland, this small frontier centre in a
large wilderness tract became the social, judicial and administrative hub for
the Scottish and Irish who settled here. In 1823 Perth was named the capital
of the District of Bathurst, which attracted a large number of monied and educated
settlers.
- Perth became the county seat in 1850 and remains so. Industrial booms pepper
its history, and evidence of this is seen in architecture - from converted 19th-century
mills and factories to the Victorian shopfronts of downtown and the grand homes
complementing tree-lined boulevards.
- A child of war, Perth matured into a charming beauty. She boasts many historic
firsts and lasts:
- Also calling Perth home were many influential citizens, not the least of
whom is the Hon. John Matheson, the designer of Canada's flag. He resided here
for years and also served as a judge.
- The "Canadian Kings of Repertoire," the famous Marks Brothers, hailed from
Perth. In their careers, they appeared on the stage of what was the largest
theatre between Toronto and Montreal (from 1915 to 1929) - the Balderson -
which was located on Gore Street. It had seats for 1,020 people.
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Big Ben Park Project
BigBen.ca Web Site
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Crystal Palace Market
Operates Saturdays from 8am to 1pm, between May
and October. Handcrafted artwork from knitwear to textiles, water
colours, candles, other beeswax items, quilts, pottery, jewellery, fresh
flowers and produce.
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Kiwi Gardens
613-267-7384 Fax:613-264-0278
687 Harper Road,
RR# 7,
Perth, Ontario K7H 3C9
KIWI@Perth.igs.net
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Perth Golf Club Links O' Tay
613-267-3090
Box 325, 141 Peter Street
Perth, Ontario K7H 3E4
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Temple's Sugar Camp Restaurant
Handcrafted timber frame restaurant, with stone fireplace situated in
a working sugarbush, walking trails throughout.
Wednesday thru Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. maple syrup restaurant
sugarbush weddings anniversaries
Charles Temple
613 253-7000 or 1 888 206 2753
1700 Ferguson's Falls Road,
County Road 15
Ferguson's Falls, Ontario K0G 1K0
templesinfo@xplornet.com
www.templessugarcamp.ca
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The Perth Museum
Karen Rennie
613-267-1947 Fax:
613-267-5635
11 Gore Street East
Perth, Ontario K7H 1H9
krennie@town.perth.on.ca
www.perthcanada.com
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Wheelers Maple Products
613 278 2090 fax# 613 278-0178
RR# 1, 995
McDonalds Corners, Ontario K0G 1M0
wheelers@storm.ca
http://www.wheelersmaple.com
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