WELCOME To the Town of Perth Ontario. BeautifulPerth.com has been created as a tourist information site and to help local merchants promote their business on-line. CENTRALLY LOCATED, Perth is the hub for tourism in Eastern Ontario. Enjoy our virtual town, and then come and see us. There is a warm welcome awaiting you in Beautiful Perth. |
HISTORY records Perth Ontario as a unique military settlement named after the town of Perth in Scotland. After the War of 1812, Perth was established in the spring of 1816 as part of a stragetic defense plan against invasion from the south. By the fall of 1816 over 1500 men, women and children occupied the scenic one square mile village of Perth. |
TODAY PERTH is a modern community with old-world charm; a living mosaic of life in rural Ontario during the 1800's. There is a great wealth of Canadian history, architecture, and culture to be found in Perth. The streets are lined with heritage homes and shops nestled in a picturesque setting along the Tay River. You can almost see and feel the pioneers as you move about the streets. |
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GET IN TOUCH with a big piece of Canadian history. Whether single, a couple, family, youth or adult, a memorable vacation awaits each and everyone. Discover the legacy left behind by those who settled Eastern Ontario. Perth truly is a historical momument to be seen in all its beauty. Come explore, discover, and experience all that Beautiful Perth has to offer. |
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