Perth in Lanark County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
International Friendship Fountains
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 7, 2022
1. International Friendship Fountains Marker
The three fountains in the Tay Basin are known as the International Friendship Fountains. They were installed in 2004, thanks to the Ontario Small Town and Rural Economic Development Program (OSTAR-RED) and the generosity of the Rotary Club of Perth. They represent the Twinning of the Town of Perth, Canada (centre) with Perth, Scotland (left) and with Asago, Japan (right).
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On July 2, 2000 the Town of Perth, Ontario, Canada was Twinned with the City of Perth & Kinross, Scotland to enhance the historical, social and cultural ties of the two municipalities.
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On July 5, 2000 the Town of Perth, Ontario, Canada signed a Sisterhood Agreement with the City of Asago, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan to deepen the mutual understanding and bond of friendship between the two communities.
2000年7月5日、カナダ国、オンタリオ州、パース町は日本、兵庫県、朝来市と 両コミユニティ間の相互理解と有効関係を 深めるために姉妹提携に調印しました。
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Erected by Heritage Perth.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is July 2, 2000.
Location. 44° 53.982′ N, 76° 14.879′ W. Marker is in Perth, Ontario, in Lanark County. Marker is adjacent to the southeast side of the "Crystal Palace," along the Tay Basin. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 28 Drummond Street East, Perth ON K7H 1E9, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Perth, A Unique Blend / Perth un mélange exceptionnel (a few steps from this marker); The First Canal/ Le premier canal Tay (a few steps from this marker); By Barge and Bateau / Par barges et chalands (a few steps from this marker); Tay Canal Revival / Renaissance du canal Tay (a few steps from this marker); The Canal Evolves / l'Évolution du canal (a few steps from this marker); Canal Fever / la Fièvre des canaux du Canada (a few steps from this marker); Hub of Activity & Change (a few steps from this marker); Boats, Boats, Boats (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Perth.
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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 7, 2022
2. International Friendship Fountains and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 7, 2022
3. International Friendship Fountains in the Tay Basin
Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 103 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 14, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
