WHERE TO GO SWIMMING


Murphy's Point Provincial Park

19 kms southwest from Perth Town Hall. Wildlife, camping, hiking, boating/canoeing, fishing, swimming, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and nature trails. Washrooms, changehouses and picnic areas. Situated on the Rideau, admission is at the Ontario Provincial Park rate. During the summer months the Park Store is open.

The Main Beach is on Hogg Bay with a second beach in the Day-Use area on Noble Bay. Both of these beaches are marked with buoys and have gradual drop-offs. Please note: there are no lifeguards posted at the beaches and pets are not permitted, even on the grassy area immediately adjacent to the sand.

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Rideau Ferry Conservation Area

12 kms from Perth Town Hall, out the Rideau Freey Road. Sandy beach on the Rideau with roped-off swimming area, barbecue pits, picnic tables, change houses and restrooms. Admission Fee.

Bask on the beach and listen as the water laps onto the shore at the Rideau Ferry Yatch Club Conservation Area. The former Rideau Ferry Yacht Club donated this 10 acre shoreline property located at Rideau Ferry to RVCA in 1976 for the purpose of providing a public day use recreation area with access to Lower Rideau lake. Rideau Valley Conservation Authority maintains a public beach, boat launch, and picnic area at this popular summer park.

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Sharbot Lake Provincial Park

Located xx kms west of Perth on the Trans Canada Highway (hwy #7). Camping, scenic nature trails, playground for the kids, sandy beaches, two lakes to choose from, fishing, boating and canoeing. Shower and washroom facilities. Canoe, boat and paddleboat rentals are available.

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Silver Lake Provincial Park

Also located west of Perth on the Trans Canada Highway (hwy #7), Silver Lake is only xx kms from Perth. Fishing, swimming on nice sandy beaches, change houses, washrooms, showers, picnic areas and picnic shelter, nature trails, camping, boat ramp and playground for the kids. Canoe, boat and paddleboat rentals are available.

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Stewart Park behind the Town Hall



Perth and District Indoor Swimming Pool

8:30am to 4:30pm
3 Sunset Boulevard

The pool is the home of the Perth Stingrays Aquatic Club and 2008 Olympic contender Mike Brown.
  • 25-metre swimming pool with deep and shallow ends, rope, diving board, slide, and assorted water toys.
  • six 25 meter lanes
  • fully qualified lifeguards on duty at all times
  • seating area on the deck
  • sauna on deck
  • full changing rooms with showers and lockers
  • access to changing areas, the pool and recreation room for patrons with limited mobility
  • large recreation room for various activities
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Admission Fee
Adult and family public swim times are available throughout the week. Please call the pool at 613-267-5302


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