Victoria Day Weekend in Perth - 2005

Join us in 2006 for another Victoria Day Weekend - here is the 2005 information

The long weekend in May (May 21 to 23) promises to be an exciting time in downtown Perth. Activities include:

• Downtown Area - return to the 1800's
• Big Ben Celebrations - RCMP Musical Ride, Big Ben Statue unveiling
• Country Lanes Studio Tour - meet 32 local artists
• Gun and Hunting Show - collectibles and more

Downtown Area

The Merchants of Downtown Perth are planning an experience for you including shopkeepers in period costume; town crier announcing events in town; special events at the Perth Museum; re-enactments of the last fatal duel in Canada that took place in Perth and other events. Come to town for a day or a weekend and experience the future of shopping.

Big Ben Celebrations - "For the Love of a Horse"

As well as the events in the downtown area, on Sunday May 22, Ian and Lynn Millar along with the Perth and District Chamber of Commerce invite you to the Millar Brooke Open House. There will be a celebration of the life and legendary achievements of Hall of Fame inductee Big Ben .

Bus service will be provided from the Perth Fair grounds to the farm. At the farm, visit Big Ben's final resting place, and meet Ian Millar, Sandi Patterson (Big Ben's groom), and Olympic Rider Gina Smith. The "For Love of a Horse" performances including: the RCMP Musical Ride, Canadian Pony Club Drill Teams, Miniature Horses and more. For more information visit the Big Ben Park Project.

The grand finale of the event will be the unveiling of the Big Ben Memorial sculpture at the corner of Wilson and Herriott streets (across from Code's Mill)
[Click on the link and then use the zoom slider on the left of the map to see the street level map. You may also ask for driving instructions from where ever you are by clicking on the Directions link at the top of the page].

Country Lanes Studio Tour

Spectacular spring scenery and thirty-two fine artists and artisans will greet visitors on the Twelfth Annual Country Lanes Studio Tour, on Victoria Day Long Weekend on May 21, 22 and 23rd, 2005 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Come share our appreciation for the Lanark County countryside, visit the studios, and talk to the artists. The tour is free. Refreshments and snacks will be available along the way. Just visit the Studio Tour website for details about all the artists and a map of the tour. For further information contact Karen Phillips Curran or John Kessel at 613-264-0144 or email them .

Some of these artists can be seen throughout the summer at the Perth Farmers' Market .

Perth Gun and Hunting Show

The Annual Perth Gun and Hunting Show will be held at the Perth Arena, 2 Beckwith Street East.

Buy/Sell/Trade, New/Used/Collectibles - Military Items, Hunting Clothing/Accessories, Antique/Modern Firearms, Archery and much more.

Saturday May 21 9AM-4PM; Sunday May 22 9AM-3PM.