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North Perth encompasses the towns of  Listowel, Atwood, Monkton, Gowanstown and  Palmerston. This active community offers fun and excitement for visitors of all ages. Located in the heart of North Perth, Listowel boasts a strong downtown core with a variety of shopping choices. Listowel is also the home of Paddyfest, one of North  America’s largest Irish festivals. Visitors will also enjoy other events like The Teddy  Bear Family Fun Day and Canada Day Celebration. Marvel at  some of the finest heritage buildings in Perth County, and one of the county’s Carnegie libraries. North Perth offers countless opportunities for pursuing nature, whether it’s with golf clubs in hand, cycling along extensive nature trails, or strolling through Listowel’s parks. The North Perth Community Trails connects the region’s 22km trail system, offering hiking and biking in the summer, and cross country skiing in the winter.

Spend a relaxing afternoon browsing through Listowel’s downtown, with stores providing women’s fashions, jewellery, home décor, sporting items, and all the good stuff you need to fill your kitchen cupboards. The natural living store can help you attain a healthy lifestyle. Search for treasures at one of Listowel’s second-hand stores or amongst the over 30,000 new and used titles at the local bookstore. The Spinrite Factory Yarn and Craft Outlet in Listowel is one of Canada’s largest yarn shops, carrying a large selection of yarns at discount prices. The majority of the products at the outlet are manufactured right in Listowel. Spinrite holds two major tent sales, one in February and another on August 9-21. Meander through the antiques, giftware and crafts in the pleasant village of Monkton, and stop for a well-deserved treat at the ice-cream parlour in Gowanstown.

The North Perth Arts Council will feature a variety of free events during the nation-wide Culture Days weekend, September 30^th-October 2^nd and a bluegrass concert featuring The Dixie Flyers in June, and a concert honouring the tradition of excellence in choral music in Listowel on November 16^th. Mitchell’s Patrick International Gallery features art by local and international artists. Hand-crafted furniture enthusiasts will appreciate a visit to nearby Russeldale’s Thomas Miller Furniture craftsman workshop. Theatre 311 in Listowel celebrates its 10^th anniversary this June. Housed in a former Baptist church, this intimate theatre also features an art gallery that showcases the work of local artists. The theatre will present Love Letters in May and Office Hours in December.

Listowel boasts some of the most interesting old homes in the county, with interesting stories behind them and the characters that inhabited them. Livingstone Manor (1880) was designed by the same architect as Castle Kilbride in Baden. Another unique home on Main Street features a 4 storey bell tower. Built in 1877, this Italianate style house is currently used as a bed & breakfast. One of the oldest homes in Listowel was built in 1860, and ten years later the owner had the house turned halfway round so that he could see his tannery located where the Spinrite factory stands today.  A Walking Tour guide of Listowel features 26 points of local interest and is available in the North Perth Chamber Office located in the Public Works Building. Other stops include the North Perth Carnegie Library and the Millennium Garden.  More information can be found at the Listowel Branch of the Stratford-Perth Archives at the North Perth Public Library. Guides, brochures and maps are available for download at www.northperth.ca.

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