This enchanting Ontario town is like a little Scottish village bathed in fall colours

It's a magical spot for a day trip.

Lead Writer, Travel

Fancy a mini trip to Scotland? This enchanting small town in Ontario will whisk you away to a little Scottish village with quaint autumn streets.

You can spend the day strolling along leaf-covered trails, checking out the cute local shops and indulging in delicious food.

Perth is a historic small town located an hour away from Ottawa.

The town was named after Perth, Scotland and you can see the Scottish influence reflected in many of the stone buildings that line the streets.

You'll want to spend some time exploring the quaint downtown. There are lots of shops to check out, including the Gore St. Antique Market, Perth Chocolate Works and The Perth Cheese Shop.

You can find all sorts of seasonal fall decor at the local boutiques and seasonal specials at the restaurants.

The town has several attractions to explore, including the Perth Museum which will transport you back in time to the 1840s. You'll also want to snap some Insta-worthy fall photos at the band shell behind Town Hall, in Stewart Park, at the Big Red Chair, by the Mammoth Cheese, and at the whimsical Dry-Stone Bridge.

For more fall adventures, head to Miller's Bay Farm where you can find all sorts of harvest produce.

Of course, you won't want to miss out on the fall colours, and Perth Tourism suggests enjoying them from the bridge in Stewart Park or along the Tow Path to Last Duel Park.

Things get spooky in October and there are a bunch of Halloween events to experience. From ghost walks to a night market, you can enjoy all sorts of festivities.

Perth Tourism Website

Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.

  • 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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