Community Profile

The Municipality of North Perth, located in the northern reaches of Perth County, is a strong, vibrant community. Formerly consisting of the townships of Wallace and Elma and the Town of Listowel, the new Town combines the best of small urban and rural environments. Its proximity to the twin cities of Kitchener-Waterloo provides the added benefit of big-city luxuries within minutes. These surroundings are enhanced by a large number of progressive farming operations and stately homes within our three communities.

The local school system includes two public elementary schools and a public secondary school in the Listowel Ward, one public elementary and one private elementary school in the Wallace ward, and one public elementary school in the Elma ward. Two universities and a community college are close by in Kitchener-Waterloo.

Most Christian denominations are represented within the town or very close by.

Medical facilities include the 50-bed Listowel Memorial Hospital that provides 24-hour emergency medical treatment and ambulance service. Eleven resident general practitioners staff the local medical clinic. A modern, well-equipped volunteer fire department provides first-class fire protection to the area. Policing is provided by the OPP, North Perth Detachment.

The North Perth Public Library provides a full-service library facility to residents of the community. Day-care facilities provide a safe, educational experience for your children.

A vast array of recreation activities for all ages and abilities is available at a reasonable cost. Three arenas, two public swimming pools, tennis courts, soccer pitches and baseball diamonds form a basis for an active and progressive recreation program. The Listowel Golf and Country Club is described as one of the finest in southwestern Ontario. In 2002, 9 new holes were added making it a 27-hole course. They also added a new clubhouse, which can be accessed off of Highway 23 North.

The 300+ businesses now located in North Perth find this environment an excellent source of reliable, skilled labourers, and services, which help to make them competitive in world markets. Serviced and unserviced industrial-zoned land is available and waiting for your development.

 

Water and sewage facilities have been expanded to meet the new growth requirements of our community. We are ready to handle your business.

The Municipality of North Perth is financially stable and has a balanced budget.