The Round Garden in Perth Ontario was constructed in 1983 as a special garden for the blind. It is located on the grounds at 99 Sunset Blvd. (99 Christie Lake Rd) just outside the Perth Town boundaries.
The Round Garden is designed for the blind in that it focusses on smell, taste, and sound. A circular stone walkway takes you around the garden. Various raised garden beds are provided to explore. The garden fountains, surrounding woods and bird chirps add relaxing sounds, there are herb gardens for you to taste, and there are various seating areas around the perimeter to sit and enjoy the various senses of this outdoor summer garden. Signs in English, French and Braille let you discover the various garder plots. During the summer, the Perth Farmers’ Market operates on the same property.
Built and maintained by Friends of the Garden for the Blind, the Round Garden is visited by more than 5000 people each year.
For Directions to the Round Garden: Take Wilson Street towards Highway #7, turn left at the lights at Sunset Blvd. Travel down until you see a stone sign for the Lanark County Administrative Building on your left, and turn left into the site which is located a ways off the road. The garden is reached via a pathway to your right as you drive up. Parking is available.
