Ontario town's 19th-century streets look like a Hallmark movie set in winter
With the holiday season fast approaching, it's time to start making your list (and checking it twice) of places to visit as Ontario transforms into a magical winter wonderland.
If a road trip is on the docket this season, add the 19th-century-inspired town of Perth, Ontario, to your list.
With its historic limestone architecture and charming storefronts and the river running through its downtown core, Perth is a coveted destination year-round, but once the snow settles, holiday decorations light up the streets, and festive cheer takes over, the town looks straight out of a Hallmark Christmas movie.
The town is filled with holiday activities, so visitors can expect a full lineup of festive offerings starting in mid-November, when the annual Perth Farmers' Christmas Market officially kicks off the season.
Photo via @perth.tourism.
Visitors can shop from more than 50 local vendors while supporting small businesses and discovering locally made goods. Festive attractions take place almost every weekend from there on, with events like Jingle Bells Bazaar, Merry Market, and the Nick of Time Christmas Craft Show bringing holiday cheer to the downtown core on a rotating basis.
You can view a complete list of seasonal events on the town's official website.
Beyond its holiday offerings, Perth also has plenty of ways for visitors to embrace the great outdoors during the colder months.
Those looking to take in the town's stunning natural scenery can stroll along the Tay River Pathway, a 1.5-kilometre loop trail that follows the Tay River. The route also offers access to the Round Garden, which features a red and white pine restoration area and a lookout point overlooking the water.
For a more adventurous winter outing, visitors can head to Murphy Point Provincial Park for a day of hiking, skiing, or snowshoeing through its scenic surroundings.
History buffs shouldn't miss the chance to step inside the Perth Museum, an iconic regional landmark featuring significant artifacts from the town's past. The museum is also housed in a historic building dating back to the 1840s, adding another layer of old-world charm to a winter visit.
And no trip to Perth would be complete without checking out the Mammoth Cheese Display, a town monument paying homage to a 22,000-pound wheel of cheddar made in 1893. The massive wheel was produced using milk from 10,000 cows to promote Canadian dairy farms.
So, whether you're headed to the town for a fun-filled winter day out, to walk through the snow-laden streets, or check out the town through the eyes of a historian, there is a little something for everyone to do in Perth.
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