This charming village with twinkly streets is one of Ontario's best Hallmark Christmas towns

It's full of holiday romance.

A person standing in front of a stone building. Right: A snowy canal lined with shops.

A small town in Ontario during Christmas.

Lead Writer, Travel

If you want to feel like the main character of a Hallmark film this Christmas, this enchanting small town in Ontario is the place to be.

With old-world streets, twinkly shop windows, warm cafes and festive decor, it's straight out of a holiday romance.

Perth, Ontario is a magical place to spend a day or weekend during the holiday season. It's located about an hour away from Ottawa and features enchanting streets and romantic Christmas vibes.

According to Destination Ontario, the small town is one of "Ontario's best Hallmark Christmas towns to spend the holidays with your sweetheart" and offers so many festive date experiences.

The historic village will sweep you away to Europe with its stone buildings and quaint streets.

You can enjoy some of the holiday attractions happening throughout the area, including the CPKC Holiday Train and the Holly Jolly Art Show.

You'll also want to take a romantic stroll around The Crystal Palace, where you can see glittering trees lighting up the night during the Festival of Lights.

You won't want to miss out on a sweet treat from Perth Chocolate Works or a cozy drink from North Folk Cafe.

Perth has lots of enchanting boutiques where you can get some holiday shopping done or maybe treat yourselves to something special. Code's Mill is worth a stop and is home many unique businesses.

If you want to get pampered, you can book a stay at the Parkside Inn & Spa for an extra romantic weekend getaway.

With twinkling lights and old-world Christmas vibes, this dreamy small town will have you and your loved one feeling like the stars of a Hallmark film.

Perth Website

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  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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