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  "publishedAt": "2026-03-29T01:00:02.000Z",
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    "Perth ontario",
    "European towns in ontario",
    "Small towns in ontario",
    "Ontario's small towns",
    "Narcity Canada's Facebook",
    "small town near Ottawa",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\n\nSpring is a beautiful time to explore some of Ontario's small towns. With blossom-filled streets, sunlit gardens, and storybook streets, many of the province's villages come alive during this season.\n\nOn Narcity Canada's Facebook, we asked readers to share the best places to visit in Ontario during the spring, and this small town near Ottawa was one of the spots that came up.\n\nWith a dreamy canal, old-world buildings, and scenic green spaces, it's an idyllic spot to soak up that springtime charm.\n\n> See on Instagram\n\nPerth is a historic small town perched along the Tay Canal in Lanark County, about an hour away from Ottawa.\n\nThe town takes its name from Perth in Scotland, and was settled by Scottish, Irish, and other European immigrants, a heritage you can still see woven into its historic streets today.\n\n> See on Instagram\n\nYou can spend some time wandering through the downtown, where you'll find charming stone storefronts and boutiques filled with everything from gifts and jewellery to antiques and unique finds.\n\nSpring is the perfect time for a stroll, and the town and its surroundings offer several green spaces to explore. Stewart Park is home to scenic landscapes, a whimsical bridge, and beautiful spring blooms.\n\n> See on Instagram\n\nThe town also hosts the Perth Festival of Maples each spring, taking place on April 25 this year. The event includes taffy-on-snow, local vendors, artisans, live musical entertainment, a petting zoo, and more, and is a fun way to celebrate the sweetest season.\n\nWhile you're in town, you can check out some of Perth's delicious eateries and cute cafes, or enjoy a treat on a sun-filled patio.\n\nIf you're looking for a quaint town with European charm to explore this spring, readers say Perth is the place to be.\n\nTown of Perth website\n\n\n_Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure._",
  "title": "This dreamy small town with European charm is one of Ontario's best spots to visit this spring"
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