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ADVENTURE AWAITS! Take a staycation in Perth County this year – every shop you visit, meal you eat, and place you stay helps support our local communities. Please review regional public health measures and restrictions to see if it is time to explore, or time to avoid non- essential travel.

SAVE TRAVELS CHECKLIST › Check hpph.ca for up-to-date COVID-19 precautions and information. › Call ahead of visiting to ensure each destination or business is open. › Pre-book when possible. › Stay home if you are feeling sick. › Be sure to follow regional public health guidelines at all times.

SAFE TRAVELS STAMP Perth County has received the Safe Travels Stamp from the World Travel & Tourism Council for adopting health and hygiene global standardized protocols, so #Instaworthy consumers can experience “Safe Travels”. Share photos and videos from your Perth County adventure on social media! Tag us to be featured on our page Designed by CreativeFeats.com. Cover photographs by LittleBigCreative.ca. Photography also by TerryManzo.com, and @PerthCoTourism contributing photographers. All photography used with permission. © 2021 Perth County SP50M/MAY 2 Discover our wide-open spaces, charming small towns, and memorable experiences. Find out more about what makes Perth County the perfect rural retreat!

MITCHELL Known as a destination for birders, Mitchell is home to many parks, trails and wetlands. In the historic downtown you’ll find merchants who offer a wide range of shopping options, from spectacular home décor to charming local diners. SHAKESPEARE Shakespeare is Perth County’s antique capital. The main street is lined with lovely MILLBANK shops and cafés that offer a diverse range Millbank is the heart of the Mennonite of items to explore. Visit Shakespeare for community in Perth County. Stop for a berry picking, antiquing, and to have a pint bite at the famous Anna Mae’s Bakery and at their brewery! Restaurant or browse the local furniture shop, hardware store and country market. MILVERTON Milverton’s charming main street is a great place for a stroll. Take in the historic architecture, or browse in one of the unique local shops. Fresh locally baked goods and a variety of home décor await you! MONKTON This lovely little town is a great place for a break along the G2G Rail Trail. Stop into the local diner for a delicious bite to eat.

DUBLIN SEBRINGVILLE Known as “’s Furniture Village”, Just minutes down the road from the Dublin is a great stop for furniture, home Stratford Perth Museum, this villlage is accessories and giftware. home to incredible garden centres, shops, and a delightful diner. LISTOWEL From outdoor festivals to famous sidewalk sales, there’s always something exciting going on in Listowel. Spend a day strolling downtown and discover popular businesses with a diverse selection of fashion, footwear, kitchenware, and delicious food. Listowel is a vibrant community offering scenic trails and incredible activities for all.

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4 STAY In Perth County you’ll find genuine hospitality at every turn. Wake up in the countryside, with clean air and beautiful natural surroundings.

CAMPGROUNDS The Heron’s Nest B&B Science Hill 193 Willow Lane, Mitchell 519-272-6968 2108 Road 137, Perth South or 519-301-0927 heronsnest.ca 519-284-3621 sciencehillgolf.com Victorian Inn & Spa Prospect Hill Campground 405 Main Street W, Listowel 1142 Perth Road 139, Perth South 519- 510-291-0864 225-2405 prospecthillcamping.com victorianinnandspa.wixsite.com Wildwood Conservation Area HOTELS, MOTELS & INNS 3995 Line 9, Perth South 1-866-668-2267 or 519-284-2292 Listowel Country Inn Motel wildwoodconservationarea.ca 8500 Road 164, Hwy 23 North, Listowel 519-291-1580 listowelmotel.com Windmill Family Campground 2778 Perth County Road 163, Fullarton Shakespeare Inn 519-229-8982 2166 Line 34, Shakespeare windmillfamilycampground.com 519-625-8050 or 1-888-396-6355 shakespeareinn.com Woodland Lake RV Resort 6710 Line 46, Bornholm Magnuson Hotel Vow 519-229-6482 woodlandlake.com 9151 Road 164, Hwy 23 North, Gowanstown 519-417-5000 BED & BREAKFASTS magnusonhotels.com A Valley View B&B River Valley Guest House 4983 Line 2, Perth South 4725 1 Line, St. Marys 519-225-2329 519-225-2685 stratford-bb.com rivervalleygolfandtube.com Blanshard B&B Suburban Motel 4959 Line 6, Perth South 519-229-6589 2808 Ontario Street E, Stratford Hardwood Haven B&B 1-800-387-1070 555 Main Street West, Listowel suburbanmotel.com 519-418-0555 5 RESTAURANTS ANNA MAE’S BAKERY & THE SUGAR MAPLE RESTAURANT RESTAURANT Charming restaurant offering fresh baked Featured on The Food Network show You bread, breakfast, soups, sandwiches, pies Gotta Eat Here! this family run Mennonite and more! restaurant and bakery offers a delicious › 89A Ontario Road, Mitchell selection of home-cooked fare as well as pies, › 519-301-1043 cheesecake and baked goods! › 4060 Perth Line 72, Millbank THE ROSE AND CROWN PUBLIC › 519-595-4407 annamaes.ca HOUSE & EATERY A comfortable family friendly pub offering DAVE’S DINER a wide variety of food, from wings and Local diner known for their delicious burgers to pasta and flatbreads. breakfasts and fish & chips. Home to Dave’s › 36 Ontario Road, Mitchell famous secret-spice! › 519-348-9838 roseandcrownmitchell.ca › 188 Huron Road, Sebringville › 519-393-8726 KAREN’S KITCHEN Specializing in scratch baking and RIVER VALLEY GOLF CLUB homestyle cooking, using locally sourced Restaurant and patio with breathtaking views food and environmentally responsible and delicious eats. Stop in for gourmet burger practices! night, wing night, and other great themed › 34 Main Street N, Milverton events. › 519-595-8002 karens-kitchen.ca › 4725 Line 1, Perth South › 519-225-2329 rivervalleygolfandtube.com 101 BAR AND FIRE GRILL A variety of pub-style favourites featuring BJ’S DAIRY BAR & EATERY new specials daily. Open year round, this family friendly ice- › 101 Ontario Road, Mitchell cream diner is a great place to have fun and › 519-348-8500 eat well! › 24 Ontario Rd. Mitchell LISTOWEL GOLF CLUB › 519-348-4440 Restaurant, lounge and patio featuring a variety of incredible entrees, drinks, and SHANGHAI RESTAURANT views. Open for lunch during off season. Delicious Chinese food, made fresh in house. › 8380 Fairline Road, Listowel › 28 Ontario Rd, Mitchell › 519-291-2500 listowelgolfclub.ca › 519-348-0688 6 Explore our fun & flavourful local culinary scene!

Many restaurants offerTAKE OUT options, check websites for details.

MITCHELL GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB KING KI SUSHI & CHINESE CUISINE Restaurant, lounge and patio with a Authentic Asian cuisine including fresh sushi delicious menu and great views of the and sashimi. course, open seasonally April-October. › 145 Wallace Avenue N, Listowel › 81 Frances Street W, Mitchell › 519-291-3988 king-ki.business.site › 519-348-8991 mitchellgolfclub.com ATWOOD CAFÉ RESTAURANT DIANA SWEETS Charming café serving up great home cooked A small town favourite since 1920, delicious meals with a friendly, small town atmosphere. hot breakfast and home-cooked meals. › 220 Main Street, Atwood › 190 Main Street W, Listowel › 519-356-1010 › 519-291-3610 dianasweets.ca JEN’S KITCHEN & CAFÉ COUNTRY STYLE FAMILY Delicious diner with all of your favourite RESTAURANT classic meals. Family friendly restaurant with a great › 1-10 George Street, Mitchell menu and crowd-favourite specials like › 519-348-8342 Wednesday Wing Day and Fish Friday! › 957 Wallace Avenue N, Listowel VEKY’S INTERNATIONAL CUISINE › 519-418-3232 Famous for their homemade European › countrystylefamilyrestaurant.com classics prepared with fresh ingredients. › 245 Main Street E, Listowel DUBLIN’S FAMILY RESTAURANT › 519-291-5455 vekys.com Everyone is welcome in this family friendly restaurant offering homestyle breakfast, THE HUB MITCHELL lunch and dinner. Offering amazing daily specials, take out, dine › 7001 Perth Line 34, Dublin in and delivery. Meals made using fresh, local › 519-345-1346 ingredients! › 25 Ontario Road, Mitchell THE TIN HOUSE › 519-508-2337 thehubmitchell.com Chip wagon specializing in house-made burgers, pulled pork, poutines, hotdogs, THE NEW MONKTON DINER sausages, and fresh cut fries. Open A bustling diner serving up delicious home- seasonally. cooked meals. This spot makes a great stop › 2212 Line 34, Shakespeare for a bite along the G2G trail. › 519-545-1445 › 82 Maddison Street W, Monkton › 519-347-9999 7 From sweet to savoury, baking to brews, we’ve got you covered!

FOOD SHOPS FRESH START BAKERY SHAKESPEARE BREWING Located in the historic Gowanstown COMPANY Post Office, this local-favourite bakery is Craft Brewery serving small batch bursting with charm, offering a wide range beer made with local Ontario-grown of cakes, buns, breads, pies and more! ingredients. Enjoy a refreshing tasting flight › 6012 Perth Line 88, Gowanstown on the newly renovated patio. › 519-291-1212 freshstartbakery.com › 2178 Line 34, Shakespeare › 519-777-5469 LIFE’S A PARTY › shakespearebrewingcompany.ca A fabulous gift store, bake shop, and lunch counter. GUENTHER’S BAKERY › 240 Main Street W, Listowel In operation for over 125 years, famous for › 519-291-4900 their fresh breads and health cookies! › 39 Main St N, Milverton 519-595-8854 IMPRESSIONS BAKERY A modern bakery that believes dessert LIL FRY PIE SHOPPE needs to taste twice as stunning as it looks! If you haven’t experienced a ‘Fry Pie’ yet, Enjoy a baked good, warm soup, hot it’s time to change that. Flavours such as beverage or lunch by their fireplace. pecan, pumpkin, blueberry, cherry, lemon › 151 Main St W, Listowel and more! Open Fridays and Saturdays. › 226-622-9196 › 32 Main St N, Milverton 519-588-4923 THE KITCHEN CUPBOARD & ICEBOX THE ORANGE BARN Great selection of high quality kitchenware, Featuring fresh Florida citrus fruit. Retail gourmet foods from local and Canadian open December to March. producers, and a delicious deli counter. › 4082 Waterloo Street, Millbank › 105 Elizabeth Street W, Listowel › 519-595-4337 orangebarn.ca › 519-291-4777 shopkci.ca HARRY TEN SHILLING SHAKESPEARE PIES Retail shop located within the historic Each pie is made from scratch with hand Union Hotel in Shakespeare, selling loose formed crusts! Sweet and savoury pies as leaf tea blends and a selection of beautifully well as breads, jams, jellies and more. curated gifts. Offering tea events monthly. › 2264 Line 34, Shakespeare › 2203 Line 34, Shakespeare › 519-625-1286 shakespearepies.net › 519-301-3590 harrytenshilling.com 8 This is just a small taste of our local farm store FARM experiences! Visit our Farm Gate Map to explore GATES over 65 listings – perthcounty.ca/farmgate

CEDAR CREST ACRES MILLBANK CHEESE & BUTTER Fresh local produce, meats, preserves Ontario made, delicious artisan cheeses and more. Ready picked or pick your own. since 1908. Offering top quality local Incredible garden centre. Open seasonally. poultry, ice cream, butter, gourmet salad › 5321 Road 119, Perth East 519-595-3203 dressings, and other fine food products. › 6974 Church Street, Millbank STONETOWN ARTISAN CHEESE › 519-595-8787 millbankcheese.com Award-winning, local handcrafted farmstead cheese. Tours available. MCCULLY’S HILL FARM › 5021 Perth Line 8, Perth South Specializing in maple products, natural › 519-229-6856 stonetowncheese.com meats, home-made baking, specialty preserves, and fresh produce. Come THE BEST LITTLE PORK SHOPPE explore the farm, pet the goats, and keep an Local pork and chicken products, baking, eye out for seasonal family-friendly events! unique condiments, décor and more! › 4074 Perth Line 9, Perth South › 2146 Hwy 7 & 8, Shakespeare › 519-284-2564 mccullys.ca › 519-625-8194 porkshoppe.com MCINTOSH FARMS BUTCHER SHOP LYNN RIVER FARM A great variety of meat, cheese, and eggs Certified organic produce, free range fresh from the family farm 10 minutes down chicken, turkey and eggs. Incredible take & the road – grass fed beef and lamb, pasture bake meals, preserves and baked goods. raised pork, chicken and duck. › 2529 Line 37 (Vivian Road), Perth East › 167 Argyle Ave. N, Listowel › 519-949-2871 lynnriverfarm.com › 226-430-2019 mcintoshfarms.ca

ORGANIC OASIS FARM STORE ZEHRS COUNTRY MARKET Certified Organic grower of fruits and Variety of local produce, fruit, spices, meats vegetables, meat and dairy products. and more! Explore the garden center in the › 2301 Line 43, Perth East summer months. › 519-625-1177 organicoasis.on.ca › 6979 Main St, Millbank 519-595-4403 9 Explore Perth County by vehicle, bike, motorcycle, or snowmobile! Take in our stunning landscapes and scenic views along the way.

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SHOPPING JILLIAN’S THE SCRAPBOOK SHOP A breathtaking home décor destination Award winning scrapbook shop with unique with so many unique finds. supplies, exciting classes and a dedicated › 75 Ontario Road, Mitchell creativity area! › 519-348-9834 jillians.ca › 163 Inkerman Street W, Listowel › 519-291-3993 BK’S BRAND NAME › thescrapbookshop.ca Carrying the latest looks and hottest trends for both women and men. GOETTLERS OF DUBLIN › 172 Main Street W, Listowel An impressive selection of fine furniture and › 519-291-3071 bksbrandname.ca home accessories -30,000 ft show room. › 3954 Perth Road 180, Dublin KNAPP’S SHOES & CLOTHING › 519-345-2250 or 1-800-265-6584 A shoe-shopper’s dream with 100+ brands › goettlersofdublin.com of boots, runners, dress and casual. › 165 Wallace Avenue N, Listowel DUBLIN MERCANTILE › 519-291-4750 knappshoes.ca Home décor store with everything from candles to vintage furniture. WHITE ROMANCE › 3955 Perth Road 180, Dublin A destination for stunning wedding gowns, › 519-345-9963 dublinmercantile.com lingerie, prom dresses, jewellery and more! › 165 Inkerman Street W, Listowel THE NOOK: A YARN STORE › 519-291-4111 whiteromance.ca A wide selection of yarns for the avid knitter! › 52 Mill Street E, Milverton (front door) THE CLOTHING LOFT › 519-897-2504 Great selection of new and nearly new brand name items in a glamourous store. NATURE’S ECHOES › 154 Main Street W, Listowel Unique giftware, bath and beauty products, › 519-291-9292 theclothingloft.com tea and more! › 4199 Line 61, Milverton SPINRITE YARN FACTORY OUTLET › 519-595-4956 ’s largest selection of discontinued and discounted mill end yarns. Watch for their famous summer tent sales! Food Shops & Kitchen Stores › 230 Elma Street W, Listowel › 519-291-3951 yarnfactoryoutlet.com see page 8-9 12 Treat yo’self! (You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy local, and that’s kind of the same)

THE SPLIT RAIL COUNTRY STORE THE QUILT PLACE Unique and useful products from cowboy A quilter’s paradise with fabrics galore! boots to seed and feeders. › 3991 Perth Road 107, Shakespeare › 4304 Perth Road 119, Perth East › 519-625-8435 thequiltplace.ca › 519-273-1881 splitrailcountrystore.com GLEN MANOR GALLERIES LISTOWEL FLORIST GIFTS & Specializes in antique glass, silver, china, and ANTIQUES furniture. Huge selection of vintage and antique › 3964 Huron Street, Shakespeare finds as well as modern home décor items. › 519-625-8921 glenmanorantiques.com › 170 Wallace Avenue N, Listowel › 519-291-2040 listowelflorist.com LAND & ROSS ANTIQUES Antique shop specializing in custom MILLBANK FAMILY FURNITURE furniture, antiques and accessories. Locally handcrafted furniture, cabinetry, › 2209 Huron Road, Shakespeare and décor in a brand new, stunning › 519-625-8070 landandross.com showroom. › 4044 Perth Line 72, Millbank THE BRITISH TOUCH › 519-595-7105 A large selection of British food and other › millbankfamilyfurniture.ca items from the United Kingdom. › 2210 Huron Road, Shakespeare QUILTS GALORE › 519-625-1329 thebritishtouch.com One of the largest selections of quilts, wall hangings and cribs in Canada. Busses FLORAL TREASURES welcome. Friendly and knowledgeable local florist › 7026 Road 116, Millbank shop offering beautiful bouquets, gifts, › 519-595-7193 home décor, and more! › 96 Ontario Road, Mitchell BLACK CREEK FLOWER FARM › 519-348-4451 floraltreasures.ca High quality and unique flowers direct from the grower, with a charming gift BACKWOODS TIMBER CREATIONS & décor shop. Enjoy pick-your-own, Custom live edge and epoxy furniture, made arrangement workshops, and more! using high quality, locally sourced materials. › 4858 Line 34, Perth East › 8394 Fairlane Road, Unit A, Listowel › 519-393-8265 › 519-492-3043 › backwoodstimbercreations.ca 13 OUTDOORS WEST PERTH THAMES NATURE SAWYER PRESERVATION WOOD TRAIL & WETLANDS LOT Located in Mitchell, this accessible trail Bring the whole family to this woodlot with is a paradise for walkers, joggers, hikers, wide trails, picnic tables and an outdoor bird watchers and photographers alike. woodstove. Enjoy signage identifying the Enjoy a 10km scenic trail along the banks flora and fauna. of the , passing through the › 6100 Line 12, West Perth (entrance wetlands and Mitchell Lion’s Park. marked by a wood sign and large rock) › westperth.com › sawyerwoodlot.org

G2G RAIL TRAIL NORTH PERTH TRAIL SYSTEM The G2G Rail Trail runs along former CPR Experience 22 km of multi-use trails that railway land that stretches over 127km are four season friendly on foot or by between Guelph and Goderich. The cycling, horseback riding, crosscountry Perth Harvest Pathway section runs from skiing, snowshoeing or snowmobiling. Millbank to Monkton via Milverton. From Gowanstown to Listowel to Hefryn › g2grailtrail.com through a diverse route of agricultural land, downtown cores, parks and former WEST PERTH NEIGHBOURWOODS railways. DEMONSTRATION FOREST › northperth.ca Located at the edge of Mitchell, with 150+ species of trees and shrubs, many with fact ELLICE SWAMP signs. The bio-diversity of the plantings The largest woodlot in Perth County at 2115 provides bursts of colours throughout, acres, offering hiking, bird watching, berry creating an attraction for several different picking and more. butterfly and bird species. › Perth East thamesriver.on.ca › westperth.com

SHAKESPEARE CONSERVATION AREA A gorgeous place to spend an afternoon making memories surrounded by nature! This picturesque destination has plenty of fish to catch, trails to walk, birds to watch, and prime picnic locations. › 4031 Perth 107, Shakespeare 14 Get outside for four seasons of fun in Perth County’s parks and natural areas.

THE CADE TRACT AVON TRAIL Visit the 78 acres of naturalized land in Perth 113km scenic hiking trail through farmland South that opened to the public in early and woodlots from St. Marys to Conestoga. 2019! Tour the tract, observe the wildlife Family friendly four season trail. and explore the natural treasures including › avontrail.ca floodplain meadows, a mature maple woodlot, and a hawthorn thicket. WILDWOOD CONSERVATION › 4695 Line 5, Perth South AREA › thamesriver.on.ca A 3,500 acre outdoor playground with a gorgeous lake, parks, trails, and more. Over MEMORIAL PARK LISTOWEL 450 camp sites, including 3 backcountry Loads of family fun and a great spot for a camping experiences and activities including day of outdoor recreation. Cool off in the hiking, fishing, boating, swimming, picnicking, splash pad or take a dip in the outdoor mountain biking, paddle boarding, sailing pool. Check out the skate park, outdoor and more! Canoe, kayak, bike, and paddle amphitheatre, baseball fields, parks and take board rentals available. a leisurely stroll along the Rotary Walkway › 3995 Line 9, Perth South, along the naturalized . › 519-284-2292 › 445 Royal Street East, Listowel › wildwoodconservationarea.ca

ATWOOD LION’S PARK In the warm weather, stop by for a dip in the outdoor pool or a match on the tennis courts. In winter, strap on your skates and enjoy the outdoor skating rink. › 269 Main Street South, Atwood

MITCHELL LION’S PARK Situated along the Thames River, featuring a splash pad, playground, outdoor pool and want a small zoo. Stroll alongside the river or plan a picnic lunch in the covered pavilion. Visit CLOSER LOOK? during the summer for Music in the Park. Visit perthcounty.ca for driving directions › Corner of Blanchard and Nelson Street and to watch POV VIDEOS of our hiking › Mitchell trails and cycling routes! 15 GOLF Perth County’s golf MITCHELL GOLF & COUNTRY courses offer challenging CLUB This diverse 18 hole course offers a greens and spectacular wooded front 9 and a challenging back 9 - views for both beginner a great golf experience for all skill levels. › 81 Frances Street W, Mitchell and skilled players! › 519-348-8991 mitchellgolfclub.com

TRALEE GOLF COURSE SCIENCE HILL COUNTRY CLUB This 9 hole, par 36 family-oriented golf This family-run 18 hole par 70 course course is perfect for a quick round of golf! features generous holes to boost your › 8514 Line 86, Listowel 519-291-3355 confidence combined with some very challenging par 4’s in a picturesque setting. LISTOWEL GOLF CLUB › 2108 Road 137, Perth South 27 holes of championship golf with multiple › 519-284-3621 sciencehillgolf.com tee decks, as well as a driving range, pro shop, gourmet restaurant and more. ST. MARYS GOLF & COUNTRY › 8380 Fairline Road, Listowel CLUB › 519-291-2500 listowelgolfclub.ca This 18 hole semi-private course is located where Thames River meets Trout Creek. Relax in the clubhouse post-game with an amazing view! › 769 Queen Street East, St. Marys › 519-284-3704 stmarysgolf.com

RIVER VALLEY GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB This 18 hole, par 65 course offers a challenge for any golfer in a beautiful rural setting, featuring special events and an incredible restuarant. FUN FACT › 4725 Line 1, Perth South PGA professional golfer Corey Conners is › 519-225-2329 or 1-800-795-9405 from Perth County! He grew up playing at › rivervalleygolfandtube.com the Listowel Golf Club. 16 Take a moment to relax, restore, and feel your best.

WELLNESS A CALM RETREAT ANN’S YOGA Services range from massage and hot Ann teaches a gentle, integrated style of stone massage, to Craniosacral Therapy, yoga with emphasis on learning yoga from spiritual direction and meditation. the ground up. Yoga classes are suitable › Huron Rd, Sebringville, Perth South for people of all ages, body types, and › 519-393-8822 acalmretreat.com stage of life. Contact to book, Listowel. › 519-291-4224 annsyoga.weebly.com DEEP ROOTS SPA A trendy salon & spa in a classic Victorian VICTORIAN INN & SPA home, offering organic products and A one-of-a-kind business offering specialized spa packages. reflexology, relaxation massage, essential › 150 Ontario Road, Mitchell oils, access bars therapy, DIY craft & › 519-348-4247 deeprootsmitchell.com décor classes, florist services, and more! › Main Street W Listowel COUTURE HAIR STUDIO & SPA › 519-444-8022 x405 Full service hair studio and luxurious spa › victorianinnandspa.wixsite.com offering customized facials, nail services, relaxation massages, body scrubs and more! ORCHARD VALLEY SPA › 133 St. Andrew Street, Mitchell Set in a stunning Victorian home with an 519-348-8899 atmosphere of relaxation and tranquility, this spa offers a broad range of services – LAVISH SALON from eyelash enhancement to nail services Offering a unique menu of services such as to facials. a hair studio, hair removal, botox, eyelash › 4012 Perth Road 107, Shakespeare extensions, body contouring, and more. › 519-625-1100 orchardvalleyspa.com › 167 Inkerman Street W, Listowel › 519-418-2244 lavishsalonlistowel.com

17 Step back in time with historical destinations and HERITAGE educational exhibits. STRATFORD PERTH MUSEUM esteemed travelling exhibits. Visit to Visitors often say one day isn’t enough to enhance your knowledge and appreciation explore this spectacular museum! With of history! exciting exhibits, scenic trails, and unique › 4273 Huron Road, Hwy 8, Perth South events, it’s easy to have a memorable › 519-271-0531 x 259 adventure each time you visit. Discover › stratfordpertharchives.on.ca their ever-changing exhibits including Justin Bieber: Steps to Stardom and the renowned FRYFOGEL’S TAVERN & Anne Frank House for 2021. ARBORETUM › 4275 Huron Road, Hwy 8, Perth South Established by Sebastian Fryfogel, Perth › 519-393-5311 stratfordperthmuseum.ca County’s first settler, this historic 19th century building served as a resting place STRATFORD-PERTH ARCHIVES for incoming settlers. The surrounding Located adjacent to the museum, the arboretum trails make for a beautiful Archives are home to an impressive walk. Tours, events, and open house dates collection of preserved historical documents posted to their social media facebook page. from Perth County and Stratford. Exhibits › Facebook.com/FryfogelArboretum change throughout the year, including › Line 34, Perth East 519-625-1761

FUN FACT For 30 consectutive years the top player in professional hockey hailed from Perth County. Fred Cyclone Taylor (left) Listowel FUN FACT 1907-1922 Fryfogel’s Tavern was built in 1844-45 Howie Morenz and is the only tavern Mitchell remaining, of the many that were built 1923-1937 along the . 18 You’ll love winter in the county.

WINTER TUBING SKATING Equipped with state of the art snowmaking Weather permitting, the Stratford Perth equipment, River Valley offers 8 lanes of Museum opens a rink on the front lawn for snow tubing fun, with a magic carpet lift. The free skating. The Atwood Lions Outdoor property also includes a network of trails for Rink is an awesome covered ice surface with snowshoeing. The licensed chalet features boards, hockey nets, and a covered spectator a variety of food. Relax on the scenic patio area. Many other pop-up public outdoor and warm up at an outdoor campfire on the rinks are located in various towns throughout terrace. Tubes and snowshoes are provided. Perth County, check online for details. › rivervalleygolfandtube.com CHRISTMAS TREE FARMS SNOWMOBILING In the month before Christmas, visit Outback There are a variety of Ontario Federation of Tree Farm to enjoy a wagon ride, a hot apple Snowmobile Club (OFSC) trails throughout cider and the excitement of cutting your own Perth County. Visit the OFSC website to fresh Christmas tree. Saws provided. view current trail conditions. › 519-291-4754 outbacktreefarm.com › ofsc.on.ca Stroll through the snowy fields at Kroes Christmas Tree Farm to pick the perfect SNOWSHOEING tree, enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, and make Wildwood In the winter months a Christmas memory! Saws provided. Conservation Area trails are ideal for cross- › 519-656-3214 kroeschristmastrees.ca county skiing, snowshoeing and fat-biking. Equipment rentals available. MAPLE SYRUP EXPERIENCES › 519-284-2292 Visit Hoover’s Maple Syrup in Atwood to buy › wildwoodconservationarea.ca certified organic syrup and maple products The Stratford Perth Museum offers from their local sugar bush. Tours available. snowshoeing on their network of walking On maple weekend enjoy a pancake brunch trails. Snowshoe rental is included with along with your tour! admission. › 519-356-2132 hooversmaplesyrup.com › 519-393-5312 stratfordperthmuseum.ca McCully’s Hill Farm celebrates maple syrup festival Saturdays and Sundays in March. Learn how maple syrup is made, take a horse Note: Winter activities are drawn wagon ride through the sugar bush weather dependent, please and visit the sugar shack. Pancake brunch check suitablity when available. planning. › 519-284-2564 mccullys.ca 19 Wide-open spaces and one-of-a-kind experiences. Discover More in Perth County! @PerthCoTourism

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