Perth in Lanark County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
An Avenue to the Future
The Tay Canal
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Un pas vers l'Avenir
le canal Tay
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 7, 2022
1. An Avenue to the Future / Un pas vers l'Avenir Marker
The Tay Canal was once the symbol of progress and prosperity to the people of Perth. First operated in 1834, the canal was to be the lifeline between their wilderness town and the metropolis of Montreal.
The story of the Tay Canal gives insight into the dreams, attitudes and way of life in Upper Canada during the 19th century. Join us at the Turning Basin and discover a part of Canadian heritage.
Vous avez devant vous le bassin de virage restauré du canal Tay, qui fait maintenant partie de la voie d'eau historique du canal Rideau administrée par Parcs Canada.
Le canal Tay fut à son époque un symbole de progrès et de prospérité pour la population de Perth. En service pour la première fois en 1834, le canal devait être une artère vitale reliant une ville de l'intérieur à la métropole de Montréal.
L'histoire du canal Tay nous donne un aperçu des aspirations, de la mentalité et du mode de vie des habitants du Haut-Canada au XIXe siècle. Venez voir le bassin de virage et découvrir une parcelle de patrimoine canadien.
Erected by Parks/Parcs Canada.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.
Location. 44° 53.96′ N, 76° 14.912′ W. Marker is in Perth, Ontario, in Lanark County. It is at the intersection of Basin Street and Gore Street East (County Highway 43), on the right when traveling north on Basin Street. Marker is adjacent to the Old Perth Post Office/Crain Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 81 Gore Street East, Perth ON K7H 1J1, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Haliburton Highlands to Ottawa
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Old Perth Post Office / The Crain Building (here, next to this marker); Carnegie Library (McMillan Building) (a few steps from this marker); Perth Town Hall / l'Hôtel de Ville de Perth (within shouting distance of this marker); The Prince of Wales Prize / Le Prix du Prince de Galles (within shouting distance of this marker); Hub of Activity & Change (within shouting distance of this marker); Boats, Boats, Boats (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to the Tay River Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Perth Military Settlement (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Perth.
Also see . . .
1. Tay Canal & River. (Submitted on October 13, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. The Tay & Rideau Canal Systems.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 7, 2022
2. An Avenue to the Future / Un pas vers l'Avenir
Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 159 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 13, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
