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Plan to
rekindle your Christmas Spirit in
Downtown Heritage Perth
2004 Prince of Wales Award Winner (National Heritage Award for Architecture Preservation)
Enjoy the charm of
An Olde Fashioned Christmas
Let the town of Perth Ontario take you back to the late 1800's with it's Festival of Good Cheer and a whole month of Christmas activities.
Click here to see the schedule of events for last year (2004).
Click one of the following to see video of the Opening ceremonies:
- Chris Wyman announces the opening of an Olde Fashioned Christmas
Many of the Merchants in Downtown partipated by dressing the part for the day and having the town crier come by to cry in front of their establishments. Visit the Merchants of Downtown Perth to see a video clip of this participation .
Kick off your Holiday Season in Downtown Heritage Perth. Whether you are looking for that perfect gift or inspiration, Downtown Heritage Perth has what you need for the holidays, with great shopping for books, music, art, toys, clothing, shoes, furniture, electronics, jewellery, home, bath and garden, and so much more.
Stores will have extended holiday hours, Sunday Shopping, and friendly knowlegable service all within the 5 square downtown blocks.
This time of year downtown Perth is a wonderland of twinkling lights and holiday cheer.
Visit Perth on the Festival of Good Cheer for an Olde Fashioned Christmas, and plan to attend some of the other special events during the month leading up to Christmas.
Below is a small glimpse into the 2004 Edition of the Festival.
- Perth Museum - open house with roasted chestnuts, cider & cookies. Noon to 5:00PM (11 Gore Street)
- Town Hall - Bandstand - Chris Whyman, 2004 World Champion Town Crier issues an official proclamation and will hold a workshop. 11AM (80 Gore Street)
- Around Town - carol singers, musicians, Town Crier, merchants in period costumes, seasonal specials at restaurants.
- Crystal Palace - Special Christmas Perth Farmers' market. 10AM - 2PM.
Below is a small glimpse into the 2004 Edition of the Festival.
Museum staff and volunteers gather on the steps of the Perth Museum with the Town Crier.
Onlookers on the sidewalk outside the Perth Museum.
Wendy Laut - owner of Shadowfax listens to the Town Crier outside her shop
Inside Debbie's Attic
