Welcome to the Municipality of Perth East
This area has an abundance of fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers and offers a chance to explore and discover hidden treasures within.
- Helma Luyten
Garlic Producer
Greetings from Perth East where time honours tradition and embraces the future with open arms!
As the pioneer of balancing old ideas with new technology, the communities of Shakespeare, Milverton and Millbank make up this rich area of farmland. This diverse area is rooted in Amish and Mennonite traditions and offers a variety of quality hand made products. The town of Millbank is where you’ll find Anna Mae’s Restaurant and Bakery – a family run business that takes pride in offering homemade meals, fresh pie and various baked goods. Come early as the tables fill up quickly! Millbank Family Furniture is where local craftsmanship comes to life as you walk in the front door. The Millbank Cheese Outlet is just around the corner and offers a wide variety of flavours and treats for everyone.
The delightful village of Shakespeare awaits the antique shopper with fabulous treasures and quaint shops including delightful goodies from the United Kingdom.
To the east is the Perth County Welcome Centre & Artisan Market which showcases some of the finest vendors the area has to offer. Public washrooms and visitor’s information makes it the perfect spot to stop on your travels. Right next door is a well-known landmark called “The Best Little Pork Shoppe” offering Perth East’s best cuts of local pork and lamb. For the outdoor adventurer, Millbank’s Kissing Bridge Trail is 45 km of abandoned railway from Guelph to Millbank and suitable for hiking, biking or running. In winter, enjoy cross country skiing or enjoy a skate on the frozen stream. In May, Millbank hosts their annual community wide garage sale and in July it’s the annual Amish School Auction.
The Town of Milvertion is home to the Perth East Recreation Centre and offers an outdoor pool, playground, ball diamonds, soccer pitch, and walking trails. Check out the Farmer’s market which offers the best of local producers as well as the various downtown shops. The Farmer’s Market operates weekly from June to October but monthly over the winter. In August, the Milverton Dodge Rodeo weekend is a popular attraction along with Moonlight Madness. The Annual Milverton Fall Fair is held the second weekend after Labour Day.
Come and explore the natural beauty and wonder of Perth East.
For more information about Perth East, Shakespeare, Milverton & Millbank visit the following pages:
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