Perth, Ontario’s sister city, Perth, Scotland, is celebrating its 800th birthday this 2010, and officials from the Canadian town are working to put together a delegation which will be sent to the Scottish city.
The city, which sits along the banks of the old River Tay and has a population of 43,000 residents, is gearing up for a host of anniversary celebrations and events this summer, these include visits from dozens of sister communities scattered all over the world. Some of the centuries-old city’s twin communities are from Gernmany, France, China, and of course, here in Ontario. Officials from Perth, Scotland have promised to welcome their guests to the city like family.
While the city is a place rich in history, it’s grown to become a major shopping and retail district today for surround communities. The city boasts of a large shopping centre matched with wide sidewalks, and a great number of specialty shops like antique stores and the like.
And like Perth, Ontario, the city also has big swimming facility. Opened in the 80’s, the Perth Leisure Pool is widely regarded as one of Scotland’s premiere tourist destinations.
Officials from the Canadian town are already buzzing with excitement, as the lucky delegates who will be sent to Scotland will get first-class treatment, complete with a tour of the city’s sights and attractions.
