Dating back to 1816, and named after the city of Perth in Scotland, Perth stands on the Tay River, a branch of the Rideau. After the war of 1812, this community  became a strategic military point. Soldiers and officers were granted pieces of property, according to their rank, as an incentive to settle in the area. Perth later became a major drop-off point for trade, when in the early 1880's, the Tay river was dredged to make it navigable to the Rideau, and flat-bottomed boats began transporting goods to and from Perth and Montreal and Ottawa.

Heritage Perth  has majestic stone buildings, beautiful parks and excellent recreation facilities. Only an hour's drive from Ottawa and Kingston, the Lanark County area boasts beautiful landscapes of fields and forests with many lakes scattered throughout the countryside. There are many recreational opportunities including golf, boating, hiking, skiing and more.

With outstanding architecture Perth is well known as a heritage and tourist destination. At the heart of the community are the service clubs, theatrical and musical groups, a farmer’s market and other clubs and associations. The enthusiasm of the community shows  in the high-quality festivals and events that are held year-round.

Perth has an excellent mix of commercial, industrial and service businesses including fine restaurants, retail and hospitality. Perth is not only a tourist destination, it is fast becoming a location to set down roots and live a quiet rural life with easy access to all amenities. The availability of quality serviced land, high-speed telecommunications infrastructure, transportation links, access to markets and a favourable and competitive tax base make Perth a desirable place to live and do business.

With the Great War Memorial Hospital in town, 2 highschools, 3 elementary schools, a swimming pool, arena, socccer and baseball fields, plus high speed internet, many are finding it easy to have big city needs met with the quiet of a small town setting. The surrounding townships and lake areas make rural living inviting and Perth is at the hub of these commnities.