Town of Perth

 town, place with historical importance

Established in 1816, the era when Upper and Lower Canada were British colonies, Perth was one of three strategic defensive outposts created along the Rideau Corridor after the War of 1812. Named after a town and river in Scotland, this small frontier centre, located in a large wilderness tract, became the social, judicial and administrative hub for the Scottish and Irish who settled there.

In the 1980s, Perth was a pilot project for Heritage Canada’s main street program. The downtown is now a showcase of Victorian shopfronts. This revitalization of the core is the heartbeat of Perth’s heritage character. In 2004, the Town of Perth received the prestigious Prince of Wales award in recognition of the preservation of its built heritage.