Listowel sets the tone for fun - home of Paddyfest, one of North America’s largest Irish Festival, there’s a great mix of arts, theatre, shopping, dining and activities to please. From garden centres to kitchen ware, baking equipment and chocolate shops, yarns and fabrics, antiques, tea rooms and ice cream cones - travellers will enjoy local theatre, arts tours, parks, swimming pools and sports and heritage and Teddy Bears too! If golf’s the game for the family, Listowel’s course awaits. If walking and cycling appeal, sample the North Perth Trail starting in Gowanstown.

Recreation & Activities

Rails to trails – With almost 22 km of trails to saunter, cycle and cross country ski, the North Perth Community Trails are the perfect place to disappear into the delights of nature. For a gentle return to civilization, visit the attractions of Listowel. Explore the historic homes, landmark buildings and architectural treasures included in the selfguided tour. Visit www.northperth.ca for maps and details.

Shopping & Treasures

Listowel’s town centre has women’s fashion shops and a chocolate boutique along with some delicious dining: a winning combination along with décor shops, glorious gardening centres and galleries too. In Monkton you’ll find antiques and collectible shops with treasures to add to your own collections.

Natural Attractions & Architecture

The bustling town of Listowel welcomes you at all seasons of the year. Saunter and explore the historic homes, landmarks, architectural highlights and peaceful public gardens along the broad streets. Guides, brochures and maps are available at www.northperth.ca.

Music & Theatre

Listowel’s Theatre 3-11 is a theatre built by passion and commitment, not to mention a great sense of humour: “Come for the theatre, stay because we’ve locked the doors behind you”. Their charming old building housesan art gallery featuring the talents of local artists. With a lounge and an enticing playbill this is entertainment that’s celebrated by locals and visitors alike. For more arts events and activities in the area visit www.northpertharts.ca.

Fabulous Food

The proprietors of Listowel’s specialty shops offer fine comestibles, chocolates and candies to tempt the sweet-lover. Freezer foods chill out at the local kitchen boutique and the “do it yourself” chef will find just the right tool to augment the kitchen. Dine locally or plan to stop at one of the many pubs, coffee shops and popular dining spots in the area.

Arts & Crafts

The soft brown eyes and the luxurious yarn spun from the coats of the gentle alpacas that graze in North Perth make it easy to understand why the Inca’s called them a national treasure. Watch for the hand-hewn benches in locations throughout town and be sure to view the works of local artists on display in downtown Listowel, in the gallery at Theatre 3-11 and in shops and studios.

Festivals & Fairs

Come and celebrate Canada Day in Listowel, Atwood and Monkton, towns that are decorated and ready to party. Celebrate all things Irish at Listowel’s Paddyfest where every March there’s a touch of spring and Irish in the air that no one can resist! Join the cheering section for seasoned ball players at the Monkton Fast Ball Tournament, with BBQ, dance, kids’ activities and weekend long schedule of games. Listowel’s July agricultural celebrations start with a traditional fair with fun for each generation of the family. Savour the results of the Listowel Fair Pork BBQ competition hosted in July when teams will be cooking Perth County’s finest pork and fans will be sampling the menu.

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