Perth, Ontario, Canada

Perth, Ontario, Canada

Perth, a town in Eastern Ontario, Canada, was initially settled in 1816 as a help to former military members following the war in 1812. Stonemasons made up a considerable part of the population, a fact present in the town's many historic buildings and streets. Part of the Perth charm lies in the stone buildings and features.

Perth is a popular day trip from Ottawa. Much of downtown Perth, including the town hall, is on the island formed by two channels of the Tay River. The heritage downtown core of today's Perth consists of boutiques, specialty shops, cafés and restaurants, including crafts, antiques and flea markets, and summer Farmers' and Craft Markets. Most of these operate out of the century-old stone buildings in town.

Erected in 1863, the Perth Town Hall stands out as one of the most impressive municipal buildings in Eastern Ontario.