Arts, Culture, and Tourism

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Arts, Tourism and Culture

Tourism is a key industry in Perth County and represents over 1,200 jobs in the regional economy. In 2008, Perth County attracted an impressive 1,324,000 visitors. In 2009 visitors spent $189 million in Perth County compared to $120 million in the
Waterloo region. Culture in the region is flourishing and has contributed largely to tourism through performances, museums, art galleries, festivals and fairs.

Perth County is home to Canada’s most famous theatre and is on the route from large populations to the south and famous holiday locations along the Lake Huron coast.


The creative cultural industries have contributed greatly to Perth County's tourism success, as it is home to many talented visual artists who are showcased annually as part of the region’s Studio Tour. In Listowel, Theatre 311 is a well-respected
venue for live theatre, drawing on local talent and actors from surrounding cities.

Perth Countyis home to several film companies – Dura Mater Productions, who has received recognition by film festivals throughout North America and Europe, as well as to Ballinran Productions, a Gemini award-winning, film production
company.


Listowel’s Paddyfest attracts thousands of visitors yearly and has grown to become the largest Irish festival in North America. The festival, which first started in 1977, lasts two weeks surrounding St. Patrick’s Day and pays honour to the strong Irish ancestry present in the community.