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“The visitor becomes an explorer – of nature, of beauty – while being immersed in another story. … It’s quite peculiar and really marvellous,” says Kelly McIntosh, general manager of the Stratford Perth Museum. “Bringing people closer to history and stories brings them closer to themselves, and that’s exactly what we’re all about at the Stratford Perth Museum.”
Cultural reflections in Perth
A large part of Perth County Tourism’s work supports culinary experiences, culinary arts and agritourism.
“We have noticed a continued interest in hands-on, experiential tourism by visitors of all ages,” says Clara Leney, tourism officer at the County of Perth. One of the beneficiaries of their support is the Stratford Perth Museum.
Worthy of a day trip or weekend escape, the museum is a vibrant community hub with seven acres of heritage trails and a calendar full of exciting events. On Sept. 21, the Stratford Perth Museum will host its semi-annual Indigenous Art Market and Cultural Celebration for the third year. An open mic setup will invite people to sing, share poetry and tell stories while passing through a world of Indigenous creators and their beautiful works.
If you’re looking for a wonderful way to combine learning, physical activity, the wonder of nature and literacy, visit the museum anytime between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Sept. 29 for the launch of the new Tales and Trails Book Trail, featuring Sometimes I Feel Like an Oak by Indigenous author Danielle Daniel, with illustrations by Jackie Traverse. You’ll experience this walking along a winding path into the woods, with bullfrogs croaking, birds humming past your ears and the earth gently giving under each step. Every 20 paces, you will find the next page of the book, displayed on a storyboard in the woods.
“The visitor becomes an explorer – of nature, of beauty – while being immersed in another story. … It’s quite peculiar and really marvellous,” says Kelly McIntosh, general manager of the Stratford Perth Museum. “Bringing people closer to history and stories brings them closer to themselves, and that’s exactly what we’re all about at the Stratford Perth Museum.”