Culture Days – a nationwide collaborative movement to spotlight the artistic and cultural aspects of our communities - will take place all across Canada on September 30th-October 2nd. A multitude of programs in various disciplines and in various locations will happen take place (or be held) throughout Perth County. Check www.perthartsconnect.ca for updates.

Travellers have been on these roads since 1824 when the Canada Company first opened the legendary Huron Tract, on what became Highways 7&8 through Stratford and on to Goderich. Hospitality is in our blood, and links to the past are still evident at Fryfogel’s Tavern, the oldest building in Perth County and its first inn, as well as at the Seebach Memorial Cairn near Sebringville - original site of Seebach’s Inn - another rest stop for the weary traveller along the Huron road. Learn why St. Marys is known as the Stonetown, and discover new stories about our oldest buildings in Stratford, Shakespeare, Mitchell, and Listowel. Stop into one of the county’s museums, libraries, or archives for a more in-depth look into the area’s history, or take one of the many tours that tell the stories of the interesting personalities and places in Perth County. Search our database for details on specific residential, commercial, civic and ecclesiastical sites in Perth County.