Perth County brings together picturesque rural landscapes, historic small towns and farm-to-table experiences. For a specific perspective on the landscape, explore the Perth County section of the Guelph to Goderich (G2G) Rail Trail: it passes through Monkton and is suitable for morning walks or bike rides. Along the way, the trail offers scenic views of farmland, rivers and forests. It provides a specific starting point if you’d like to combine exercise with rural scenery. In the wider destination of Ontario, the Bruce Peninsula presents a different landscape: lakes, rocky shores, cliffs, caves, dunes, wetlands and forest.
On the trail: Monkton and cycling routes
The G2G Trailhead at 200 Nelson Street in Monkton has washrooms, e-bike charging stations, bicycle repair facilities and a pavilion. Charging and repair facilities are useful points of reference when planning a bike ride; check what’s available again before you set off. Other cycling routes in Perth County pass farmland, natural areas and charming small towns. This gives you two perspectives to choose from: a named trail section through Monkton, and cycling routes that take in natural areas and small towns.
Culinary experiences to make and taste
At Chok. Fine Chocolates, participants can decorate, shape, fill and seal Swiss chocolate pralines in a bookable workshop. The Perth Farmhouse offers self-guided wine and cider tastings with locally sourced, artfully assembled snack boards. Hoover’s Maple Syrup offers a hands-on maple syrup experience that includes bottling, a tasting and a tour of the facility. These culinary offerings differ not just in product, but also in format: creating your own, self-guided tasting, and a hands-on experience with a tour.
School history at the Brocksden Country School Museum
The Brocksden Country School Museum is Perth County’s oldest one-room schoolhouse and offers an interactive historical experience. It features original school desks, writing on slate boards, old classroom rules and stories about former students and teachers. The combination of furnishings, writing practice and stories offers several perspectives on school life and makes the museum a tangible way to explore the county’s history.
Golf and getting here
Golf adds a sporting dimension to Perth County’s landscape. The county has six scenic golf courses, each offering its own challenges and beautiful views. This brings two features together when comparing courses: the challenge of each course and its landscape views. Perth County is accessible by car, and roads connect the county directly to major highways. If you’re driving, these connections can help guide your route planning.
Perth County offers a specific starting point for each of these interests.
Discover more destinations: St Marys, Stratford, Shakespeare, Listowel, Thunder Bay District, Timiskaming District, Simcoe County, Hastings County.
For the broader travel overview: Ontario.
