Recreation News

Over 100 years ago a luxurious Russell-Knight automobile made the journey from Ottawa to the home of Senator Peter McLaren at Nevis Cottage in Perth. It was one of the first cars in Perth, and certainly the finest car the people of Perth had ever seen.
This July, the McLaren car will return to Perth for the first time in over 60 years. Owner Peter Findlay is bringing the car from British Columbia and will re-create the 1910 trip from Ottawa to Perth on Thursday, July 13.
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Staff and volunteers duelled thick grass, invasive species and hardened shorelines last weekend as they planted nearly 1,200 native trees, shrubs and wildflowers along the Tay River in Last Duel Park.
The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) partnered with the Town of Perth to implement the major shoreline naturalization project at the former campground. Environment and Climate Change Canada’s (ECCC) Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund provided funding.
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The Town of Perth is currently exploring the possibility of creating an off-leash dog park, following correspondence received from a portion of residents over the past several years. The topic has been previously discussed by Town Council in 2009 and 2014, and in recent months has been brought to the floor for further investigation for potential development. In light of renewed discussions, the Town is seeking input from the community.
A survey is being conducted to collect...
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On Friday, dignitaries met at the Perth & District Indoor Pool to celebrate the $400,000 Community Building Fund – Capital stream grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation received in December 2021, that was used to assist in the funding of a new roof for the pool. The project was completed on March 7 th , 2023 and will help keep the pool operating and serving thousands of residents in Perth and the surrounding area.
MPP for Lanark Frontenac Kingston John Jordan...
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WHAT: On Friday, March 31st at 11:00 a.m., MPP John Jordan and dignitaries will meet at the Perth & District Indoor Pool at 3 Sunset Blvd in Perth to celebrate the installation of the new roof on the pool.
A message from MPP John Jordan will be read and an Ontario Trillium Foundation member will attend the launch to mark the work done as a result of receiving a grant from the Foundation.
Judy Brown, Mayor of the Town of Perth, will address the attendees and will speak...
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