Perth Ontario Map

About Perth, Ontario

Perth is a town in Lanark, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Perth is located at 44.8994°N, 76.2504°W.

Perth rests with a quiet weight upon the Ontario landscape, defined by the steady presence of the Tay River as it winds through the heart of the settlement. It lies 18.2 km west of Smiths Falls, ON (from Smiths Falls, ON: bearing 269°T), and is situated 15.8 km south-east of Lanark. The land rises toward the heights of Stanleys Hill, providing a backdrop that catches the long, amber light of late afternoon, casting the surrounding fields into deep relief. Nearby, Thoms Mud Lake holds a mirror to the sky, serving as a reminder of the water-rich terrain that settles into the hollows and dips of the earth. The air here carries a crisp, clean clarity, often smelling of damp moss and the turning of seasons, grounding the senses in a geography that feels both ancient and immediate. Foundations for Perth were laid by settlers who recognized the potential of the water power offered by the Tay River, which once turned the wheels of early grist and sawmills. The local economy shifted over generations from these initial industrial efforts toward a diverse range of enterprises, including specialized manufacturing and a thriving small-business sector that occupies the historic stone buildings lining the streets. People move through their days with a steady purpose, balancing the demands of modern commerce with the maintenance of heritage structures that anchor the identity of Perth. The legacy of these early trades remains visible in the sturdy masonry and the careful preservation of the central core, where the industrious spirit of the past continues to shape the current commercial landscape. Cultural life in Perth finds its expression in the preservation of tradition and the hosting of gatherings that bring neighbors together under the changing canopy of the seasons. The architecture serves as a living record of the past, with stone facades reflecting the craftsmanship of those who first cleared the land and built homes near the banks of the Tay River. Residents often gather for local festivals that celebrate the specific character of the region, emphasizing a shared pride in the well-kept streets and the proximity to the natural features that define the outskirts. Life here follows the turn of the sun and the flow of the water, creating a persistent sense of continuity that resides in the architecture and the quiet, deliberate pace of daily interaction.

About This Perth Map Page

Explore Perth, Ontario, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.89943, -76.25039. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Perth includes the postal code (K7H), telephone area code (226, 249, 289, 343, 365, 382, 416, 437, 519, 548, 613, 647, 705, 742, 807, 905). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Perth is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.