Call for New Members

The Climate Change Advisory Panel (CCAP) is a group of residents and elected officials working together to help make Perth a more sustainable, climate-conscious community.
We’re currently looking to fill three positions:

1 citizen member (open to any adult resident or property owner in Perth)
1 student from St. John Catholic High School (must be a Perth resident)
1 student from Perth & District Collegiate Institute (must be a Perth resident)

If you're passionate about local climate action and want to contribute to a greener future for Perth, we encourage you to apply and help guide environmental initiatives for the remainder of the Council term.
To qualify, applicants must be a resident or property owner of Perth. We encourage those with experience in environmental science, sustainability, environmental engineering, urban planning, policy development, or data analysis.
Visit https://forms.perth.ca/Application-to-Serve-on-the-CCAP for more information and to apply. Applications must be submitted by 12 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025.

Town Hall Exterior Washrooms Closed for Renovation

Alternative washrooms (including accessible facilities) are available at:

Crystal Palace
31 Basin Lane
Monday-Sunday | 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

Terrace on the Tay
34 Mill St.
Monday-Sunday | 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

Perth Museum/Visitor Information Centre
11 Gore St. E.
Wednesday-Sunday | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Town Hall (Interior)
80 Gore St. E.
Monday-Friday | 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Christmas and Holiday Events

The holiday season is absolutely magical in Perth! Stroll throughout town while you experience the festivities and shop for everyone on your list.

November Events

Join Perth Farmers' Market for a special Harvest Farmers Market to grab any farm produce left from the season as well as your favourite foods. Feel like getting a head start on the shopping season? Our regular craft vendors will be on hand, with all vendors inside the Crystal Palace. 

At the Crystal Palace in Perth. Details to come!

Once Upon a Christmas event is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season in Perth. This is a Downtown Heritage Perth BIA event. Check their website to stay up to date on details! 

Details to come!

Multi-Day Events Spanning November and December

Discover the excitement of downtown Perth with our Shop, Stamp & Win shopping event! This is a Downtown Heritage Perth BIA event, so you will find full details on their website.

 

From November 15, 2025, the Festival of Lights will be ongoing through the holidays.

There will be continuous viewing of the decorated Christmas trees from the outside of the Crystal Palace.

The trees will be lit from 4 p.m. until dawn. You can only view the trees from inside the Crystal Palace during events.

Crystal Palace is located at 31 Basin Lane, opposite Perth's Town Hall.

Enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the holiday season as you explore the period rooms in the 1840s Matheson House. Drop in for a self-guided tour and discover the traditions followed by the Matheson family and others living in the Georgian and Victorian eras. 

Admission is by donation. 

December Events

No chimney? No problem! The big guy himself is making a special stop to Perth for a meet and greet and professional photo with the kids of our community.

Location: Perth Museum (11 Gore Street East) in partnership with Michale Fyke Real Estate.

Photographer: Bonnie Joyce Photography 

Cost: By Donation, benefiting Perth Museum

New sock donations for Warm Steps Perth will be accepted onsite.

Perth Tourism celebrates Christmas in downtown Perth on Friday, December 5. 

Donations to The Table Community Food Centre welcomed and encouraged. 

Starting at 5 p.m. Click here for more details.  

Christmas at the Palace returns on Saturday, December 13, 2025. 

Drop in as you shop for the holidays in Perth. You’ll love the choir performances, colouring stations, the chance to view the trees up close.  

Free admission. 

Events taking place in Surrounding Communities

The highly anticipated Christmas Market is returning! Save the date to kick off your holiday season!

Click here for more info.

Contact Us

Town of Perth
Town Hall
80 Gore Street East
Perth, Ontario
K7H 1H9
Telephone: (613) 267-3311
Fax: (613) 267-5635
Email

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