Perth is located in Lanark County, the Maple Syrup Capital of Ontario.

The Festival of The Maples is an annual event since 1974. It is held in April each year and attracts about 15,000 visitors.

Originaly called 'The Spring Festival of Maple' this time of the year marks the end of the Maple Sap run and was initially started to bring the people outside to an event after a long winter hibernation.

• a pancake breakfast in the arena
• maple flavoured foods
• maple taffy on snow

• commercial displays
• maple product awards
• demonstrations
• variety of entertainment

• maple syrup producers with products for sale
• free horse-drawn trolly rides
• children's activities, rides and petting zoo
• artisans
• classic antique cars and trucks
• teen bands
• roving busker
• chainsaw carving competitions
• . . . and many more things to see and do.