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Why Cycle in Perth?

Cycling in Perth is an active activity for all ages and allows for access to all of the Town with the swiftness of a car with all the enjoyment of walking. Cycle the trails in town, or bike to lunch downtown, or run some errands on pedals. Bike racks are available near Town Hall.

 Explore the Area

Paved road shoulders along Rideau Ferry Road, Perth Road, and soon on Highway 43 to Smith Falls make it easier and more comfortable for cyclists to explore the countryside surrounding town. Along these paved shoulder routes you can experience many other small hamlets and villages that call Lanark County home.

 

Rideau Ferry Road

Cycling along Rideau Ferry will bring you to the Hamlet of Rideau Ferry. Straddling the Rideau Canal, Rideau Ferry is the perfect place to grab a bit to eat and enjoy the lakeside views of Lanark. On the way back you can veer off at Port Elmsley Road and check out Bevridges Lockstation, the meeting point of the Rideau and Tay Canals

 

Perth Road

Cycling out on Perth Road exposes you to some of the finest country landscapes in the County. The flat land and light traffic make this route a relaxing ride amongst old family farms in the Heart of Lanark. At the end of this road you'll come to the small hamlet of Franktown where you can rest up before returning to Perth

 

Highway 43

At 19 kilometres away, Smith's Falls is well within the range of an experienced cyclist. Along the way to Smith's Falls you can break in Port Elmsley, halfway between Perth and Smith's Falls. The original site of the start of the Tay Canal, Port Elmsley contains Lanark's only Drive In Movie Theatre. In Smith's Falls you can experience a town undergoing a transformation, with new and exciting developments around every corner. 

 Bicycle Friendly Businesses and Locations in Perth

Did you know there are several bicycle friendly businesses registered with Ontario By Bike here in Perth?

Check out their map and you'll find Best Western Plus Perth Parkside Inn and Spa, Heritage Bikes, and Conlon Farm Recreation Complex with the pump track and fix-it station.

Perth Museum and Perth Visitor Information Centre at 11 Gore St E have a bike tire pump, a quick fix kit, and route maps available.

Are there more bicycle friendly businesses in Perth? Absolutely! They just haven't registered yet. 

 

OntarioByBike

 Bicycle Parking 

 

Looking for a bike rack? You'll find them all across town:

  • Town Hall 
  • Crystal Palace
  • Perth & District Union Library
  • Last Duel Park
  • Conlon Farm Recreation Complex
  • Perth Community Centre
  • Off Colbourne ST between Coutts Coffee and the Big Red Chair
  • Code's Mill
  • Foodsmiths
  • Perth Mews Mall
  • Metro

Improving the Experience

Perth is committed to improving the experience for cyclists within Town and has begun exploring ways it can make cycling more accessible and enjoyable for both residents and visitors alike. Stay tuned for exciting cycling developments in Town. 

Further Information

Need some supplies? Heritage Bikes is Perth's local bicycle shop, offering gear, repairs, and even guided tours. Head over to their shop at 16 Conlon Drive for some local information on cycling in Lanark County.

Tay Valley Township website has some great cycling route maps which may be printed.  These maps are also available (already printed) at the Perth Museum, 11 Gore St E.

For more information on cycling in Lanark County Check out the County Website and the websites of our fellow Lanark municipalities. 

Lanark County Cycling 

Mississippi Mills Cycling

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