Moving To Perth Ontario

MOVING TO PERTH
Beautiful Perth Ontario.

Top 10 Reasons People Come To Perth

1. Eastern Ontario's Exciting Getaway Destination. Every year more and more people are finding Perth a great place to spend a weekend or a week.

2. Lots to see and do.

3. Excellent Recreation & Sports Facilities:

cottages
camping
boating
fishing
canoeing
waterskiing
sailing
swimming
tennis
walking tours
parks
soccer
beach volleyball
basketball
skateboarding
cycling
baseball
cross country skiing
snowmobiling
ice fishing
snowshoeing
hockey

4. Historic Architecture, Perth Museum and Old World Charm with all the New World Conveniences. Friendly, helpful people. The little community that cares.

5. Beautiful scenery and wildlife watching. Day trips; 10-20 minutes to exciting and interesting sights, sounds and places in and around Perth.

6. Freshest air in Eastern Ontario - minimal noise. Open the window and sleep like you've never slept before.

7. Great food at the local restaurants ... the food tastes better out here.

8. On The Tay Canal just off the Rideau Canal.

9. Unique gift shops and shopping experiences await you in beautiful Perth.

10. The Big Town of Festivals: Maplefest, Stewart Park Music Festival, Garlic Festival, and the Perth Fair provide a major event each summer month.

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Moving Considerations: Pick up a Change-of-Address Kit from the Post Office and fill out for:

Friends and family
Banks
Insurance companies
Credit card companies
Magazines and newspapers - cancel local newspaper delivery
Memberships
Motor club membership
Doctors, Optometrist, dentists and other providers - transfer drug prescriptions
Lawyer/Accountant/Stockbroker
Past employer - for tax slips
Government agencies for taxes and direct deposits
First aid kit
Prescription medicine
Snacks, sandwiches, bottled water
Coffee/electric coffeepot
Baby food, diapers, favorite toys
Pet food, treats, medication
Telephone Book from old location
Plastic plates, cups, utensils, can openers, paper towels, napkins, garbage bags
Toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, toilet paper, contact lens case, solution, towels, hygiene products
Flashlights, candles, matches, screwdrivers, tape measure, gloves, pliers, scissors, light bulbs, knife
Enough clothing for a few days, sleeping bags, blankets

Don't Forget To Transfer:

Checking and Savings accounts, Safe Deposit Box
Medical records
Dental records
School records
Insurance coverage (life, health, fire, auto, and homeowners)
Prescriptions

Important records and documents you should keep with you:

Identification cards and drivers licenses, Vehicle titles
Medical records and health insurance cards
Check book and bank cards
Insurance policies
Birth Certificates and Passports, Military records
School records for children
Records for your pets
Stock, bonds and other related items
Mortgage records, Marriage license, Tax records
any record or document that you think is important

Items Movers usually won't move:

Flammable items
Combustible items
Aerosol cans
Hazardous materials
Gasoline/Propane/Oils
Paints/Varnishes/Paint Thinners
Cleaning Chemicals
Ammunition and Explosives
Plants
Valuables
Insecticides

PERTH DEMOGRAPHICS:numbers are approximate.
size	10.36 sq. kms.
people per sq. km.	580
Perth Population	6,003
Greater Perth	18,000
workforce	2,600
Household Income	30K - 50K
Caucasian	99.9%
Minority Population	65
Language	English
Median Age	45
% over 15	84%
% over 35	50%
% over 65	20%
people per house	2.2
private dwellings	2,953
Travel Time to Work	5 minutes
Education Level	Public, High School, Trades
Religion	Protestant & Catholic
Politics	Alliance Party (changes; call town hall for current Party)

Metric Conversions
Measurement	Unit
Length	1 kilometre - 0.6 mile
Length	1 mile - 1.6 kilometre
Capacity	1 litre - 1.06 US quart
	1 US quart - 0.95 litre
	3.8 liters - 1 US gal.
Weight	1 kilogram - 2.2 pounds
Weight	1 pound - 0.45 kilogram
Mileage Conversion	20 mph - 30 kmph
	30 mph - 50 kmph
	50 mph - 80 kmph
	60 mph - 100 km/h