(1) Conlon Farm in Perth
Situated in the southeast corner of Perth, Conlon Farm boasts 50 acres of outdoor fun. Scoccer fields, ball diamonds, basketball courts, beach volleyball court, tennis courts, huge playground, skateboard park, skating rink, toboggan hill and cross-country skiing. Snack Bar and washrooms (open May to October), lots of parking, picnic tables and walking paths make Conlon Farm a great place to spend your time while in Perth. Admission: Free! click here for Printable Map |
(2) Foley Mountain Conservation Area
29 kms from Perth Town Hall, southwest. Huge rock outcrop rising hundreds of feet above the town of Westport. Scenic view is second-to-none in Ontario. Nature trails, beaver pond, wildlife and plants galore. Picnic tables, parking and restrooms. Admission is $5.00 per vehicle; donation box at site. |
(3) Murphy's Point Provincial Park
19 kms southwest from Perth Town Hall on Elm Grove Road. Wildlife, camping, hiking, boating/canoeing, fishing, swimming, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and nature trails (more than 20 kms), Washrooms, changehouses and picnic areas. Situated on the Rideau, admission is at the Ontario Provincial Park rate. During the summer months the Park Store is open. Website here >>> click here for Printable Map
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(4) Perth Wildlife Reserve & Tay Marsh
Only 5 kms from the Perth Town Hall, south on Rideau Ferry Road. Huge Canada Goose migration area. The scenic Nature Trail wanders through the reserve with a lookout tower viewing over the Tay Marsh towards the Rideau Canal System. Hundreds of plant species and wild flowers, songbirds, ducks, deer, wild turkeys, squirrels, reptiles and amphibians can be spotted from time to time. Cost is $5.00 per vehicle, donation box at site. Website here >>> |
(5) Purdon Conservation Area
View the largest colony of Showy Lady Slipper orchids in Canada at Purdon Conservation Area in June. 32 kms from Perth Town Hall, northwest, off Lanark County Road 8. Nature trail, wheelchair boardwalk loop, picnic area, lookout platform, rock outcrop, trail benches, washrooms, parking and the magnificent Lady's Slipper orchid colony (10,000 orchids) blooms around the third week of June. Admission is by donation, box at site. |
(6) Rideau Ferry Conservation Area
12 kms from Perth Town Hall, out the Rideau Freey Road. 10 acres of woodland, meadows and a sandy beach on the Rideau with roped-off swimming area, barbecue pits, picnic tables, change houses and restrooms. Public day-use to the Rideau System, including a boat launch. Admission is $5.00 per vehicle when someone is on the gate. Fee collection box at site. Website here >>> |
(7) Sharbot Lake Provincial Park
Located 17 kms west of Perth on the Trans Canada Highway (hwy #7). Camping, scenic nature trails, playground for the kids, sandy beaches, two lakes to choose from, fishing, boating and canoeing. Shower and washroom facilities. Canoe, boat and paddleboat rentals are available.Website here >>> |
(8) Silver Lake Provincial Park
Also located west of Perth on the Trans Canada Highway (hwy #7), Silver Lake is only 20 kms from Perth. Camping, fishing, swimming on nice sandy beaches, change houses, washrooms, showers, picnic areas and picnic shelter, nature trails, wildlife viewing opportunities, camping, boat ramp and playground for the kids. Canoe, boat and paddleboat rentals are available. Website here >>> click here for Printable Map
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