About West Perth

The Municipality of West Perth was established in 1998 through the amalgamation of the former Townships of Logan, Hibbert, and Fullarton, and the Town of Mitchell. Today, West Perth is a growing rural community that values its heritage, natural surroundings, and strong local economy.

Home to approximately 9,000 residents, West Perth offers a high quality of life within a welcoming small-town setting. Conveniently located within 35 minutes of London, Waterloo, and Goderich, the municipality provides access to regional centres while maintaining its distinct community character.

West Perth features a mix of residential neighbourhoods, agricultural lands, local businesses, and community amenities. With a range of recreational opportunities, active service clubs, and community events throughout the year, residents and visitors alike enjoy the benefits of a connected and engaged community.

West Perth is proud of its past and focused on building a strong future for generations to come.

Room to grow, space to thrive!

Perth County has created an online Perth County Web Map. This tool allows you to navigate the municipality and our neighbours. You can add layers to the map to display different features including property lines, roads, bridges, parks, trails, libraries and much more.

West Perth Ward Map outlines the 4 different wards found in the Municipality of West Perth.

Find scenic cycle routes passing by farmlands, natural areas, and charming small towns while exploring West Perth by bike. Rural roads, both paved and unpaved, traverse the area offering minimal traffic and incredible views. Visit www.perthcounty.ca/cycle to explore Perth County’s Signature Cycle Routes. These RideWithGPS.com routes can be sent to your phone’s GPS mapping app for ease of use while you’re on the road.

Comprised of rolling farmland, quaint villages and bustling towns, Perth County is a popular destination to live, work, play and invest. A bustling small-town at its core, West Perth is a perfect location for businesses, being within a close distance to all major markets.

West Perth is largely a rural municipality, with a variety of small settlement areas such as Brodhagen, Cromarty, Dublin, Fullarton, Monkton (split with North Perth), Russeldale, St. Columban (split with Huron East), Staffa, and a core urban area in Mitchell.

For more information, please visit Perth County's Economic Development Page.

The Perth County Economic Development Office staff are available in Stratford at the County offices. Please contact the Perth County Economic Development Office directly to schedule what works best for you

Demographics

West Perth is a vibrant community that is home to 9,040 residents, which is expected in the next twenty years to grow to well over 10,000.

Demographics for the Municipality of West Perth are provided by Statistics Canada, which includes information on the county as a whole. Statistics Canada also offers more details about the demographic data for Perth County and the entire region.

West Perth demographic information via Statistics Canada

Perth County demographic information via Statistics Canada

New to West Perth?

The Municipality of West Perth has so much to offer residents, businesses, and visitors alike. Whether you are starting a new chapter, relocating your family, or establishing a business, you'll find West Perth to be a welcoming, safe, and vibrant community with opportunities to live, work, and grow.

We invite you to visit the Municipal Office at 160 Wellington Street, Mitchell to pick up a West Perth Welcome Package, which contains helpful information about municipal services, programs, facilities, and community resources.

You can also explore the links below, including The Herony, which features interviews with local residents, artist spotlights, business highlights, community events, club activities, and stories that showcase the people and places that make West Perth unique. Our goal is to educate, entertain, and help residents stay connected to the community.

Be sure to check out our Community Guide as well, which provides information on local programs, recreation opportunities, events, and services available throughout the year.

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