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Amish Tours
Buy Local - Buy Fresh
• Download the The Huron Perth Buy Local
Buy Fresh Map here! - MAP | LISTING Epicurean Trek
Foodie adventurers, get on your bikes, or start your engines, whatever
the case may be! We have sourced the best in local farm-gate marketing—organic
growers, bakers, canners, food artisans, purveyors of all types
of food—and located them on a map so you can design your own
path based on your own predilections. Cheese connoisseurs, tea and
scones and jam lovers, and maple product hounds have options galore.
If you’re hungry, bring a knife and with the addition of a
home-baked loaf, locally cured sausage and a chunk of Cheddar, you
have lunch. Or, make your holiday gift-list, put some boxes in the
trunk, and load up with local fruit wines, preserves, chutneys,
flavoured oils and dried herbs—you can assemble and wrap at
your leisure. More info about the 2009 trek is available at www.welcometostratford.com
or download
a map Off the Beaten Track
• "Ride
the Counties" Perth County Motorcycle Routes [PDF] Treasure Hunting for a day!
Antiques and Unique Shops await you in The Hamlet of Shakespeare
known as the Antique Capital. Stroll along the main road to find
the most fabulous shops and antique centers. You could spend an
entire day wandering in and out of the little specialty shops. A
pleasant relaxed day of shopping and treasure hunting! A Day to the North
The community of Listowel extends a warm invitation for you to
spend a leisurely afternoon meandering through the wonderful and
unique shops. For the avid green thumb, we also have a variety of
garden centers where you can get some friendly advice on the upcoming
season. Another shopping highlight in the Listowel area are the
factory outlet stores. Drop by our Yarn Factory Outlet to check
out their large selection of yarns and crafts, and visit our Campbell’s
Soup Outlet for a taste of home. Enjoy the day golfing at Listowel’s
27-hole golf course. Don’t be surprised if you see a horse
and buggy driving along the road with you! End your evening at a
fine dining restaurant and see a lighthearted play at our local
Theatre. Happy Trails to You!
The outdoors awaits for everyone to explore on the West Perth Thames
Nature Trail and Wetlands. The trail is varied with natural wetland,
upland and aquatic areas. Activities for all ages and fitness levels
are available including hiking, cycling, walking, bird watching
and photography. Family fun abounds at Lions Park where you can
visit the animal farm, enjoy a picnic along Mill Pond or discover
the aquatic education station. Turn Back your Clocks
As you visit Millbank, Newton and Milverton areas today, echoes
of the past murmur on, as is evident in the many unique shops around
the three towns. A wide variety of stores display handcrafted quilts,
furniture, antiques, collectibles, crafts, gifts, hardware, garden
centre, meats, cheese and fruits of the finest quality. Share your
parking space in Millbank, Newton and Milverton with horse-drawn
buggies as the Old Order Amish and Mennonites do their shopping.
For a better understanding of their way of life, make an appointment
(519-595-8037) to see the video: The Amish: A People of Preservation.
Are you up to the Challenge?
Come and enjoy a day of fun at one of the Worlds largest Corn Mazes.
Each year the maze takes on a different theme to challenge and delight
you. At every turn you will be treated to a knowledge question.
There is a large maze and a small maze incase you don't feel ready
to conquer the “World”. Be sure to visit the unique
art at the Straw Museum and take in a around of mini golf too! Farm Freshness/Amazing Restaurants
Perth County is blessed with wonderful agriculture. There is farm
freshness on every corner, from seasonal vegetables to flowers.
Stop at anyone of the road side “self serve” stations.
Pick what you like and deposit your money in the container and off
you go. Pick strawberries or raspberries off the vines, pick your
own pumpkin, and collect your own eggs. There is nothing better
then fresh produce. We are also very proud of our Farmers Markets
around the Perth County area where you can find numerous produce,
meats, cheeses and maple syrup. You can pick up your Farm to Table
Map with over 60 listed Farm gate sales. Perth County offers some
of the best restaurants in the area. They specialize in homemade
goodness. From flour to dough to baked, everything is fresh and
made from scratch! Take the scenic Route to St Marys “The Stonetown”
In 1841, St. Marys became known as ‘The Stonetown’
due to its wondrous architectural structures rendered in local limestone.
Today, fine examples of the early stonemasons’ craft, all
quarried locally, include the town hall, museum, historic opera
house, library, the old water tower, and railway viaducts. If recreational
activities are where your interests lie – hike along the Grand
Trunk Trail or scenic 1.5 km Riverview Walkway along the eastern
bank of the Thames River. Visit the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame
& Museum with one unique museum, 3 amazing ball fields and 32
acres of parkland. Enjoy a nice cool dip in the crystal clear water
of the renowned Quarry, Canada’s largest outdoor swimming
pool. Shakespeare to the Shoreline
Watch for our NEW Perth County Welcome Centre and Artisan
Marketplace opening May 1, 2009 at the gateway to Perth County -
Hwy 7&8 - Shakespeare! More help planning day trips can be obtained from the P.C.V.A.:
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Saturdays
in October - Perth East has an opportunity for visitors
to the area that cannot be matched. Based on the creation and
successful
launch of Amish Tours in the fall of 2007, the program will be
repeated each October. In an unprecedented coming together
of individuals
and families in this area, some Amish people will be opening their
homes and businesses to the outside world. Among the businesses
you can visit and talk to the operators are furniture, harness
and buggy makers, quilters, dry goods retailers and farms. Information
about the 2010 tours will be posted here when available.
Whether
you are stopping at a roadside stand or visiting a farmers’
market, the “Huron Perth Buy Local Buy Fresh”
map is a must have. From locally grown and produced vegetables and
fruits, delightful cheeses, meats and maple syrup products; there
are always plenty of savoury sensations that are guaranteed to delight
your taste buds. Nearly 100 producers are listed on the detailed
map of Perth and Huron Counties. The Huron Perth Buy Local
Buy Fresh Map will be available at the participating farm
gates, farmers markets, tourism sites, municipal offices, and at
local federation offices. Be sure to pick up your map today and
begin the taste experience that freshness can bring! 
There
is so much to see in Perth County just off the beaten track and
we want you to experience as much of it as you can. So check your
fluids and get set to ride some of our scenic tours. Our new trail
map offers motorcycle and cycle routes. Try one, try them all, or
improvise and blaze your own trails. While you’re out soaking
up the scenery be sure to drop by some of the great shops and restaurants
you'll encounter along the way. There are many great places to stay
and things to do as well. Happy Trails!
