Listowel (Ontario)

The municipality of North Perth, in the Canadian province of the Ontario, was born from fusions from Listowel, Elma and Wallace. Listowel is populeuse of the three.

Geography

Located in the vicinity ds twin cities of Kitchener and Waterloo, the residents of North Perth can enjoy an rural environment with the facilities of the one of the more big city of Canada. Counted of Perth is primarily based on agriculture. Listowel is located on the Avon river, in the center of the Ontarian peninsula.

Population

Population 5,476 in 1996.

Downtown area

The principal street of municipalié is Main street. Several banks, Tim Hortons, magazins of mode, library of North Perth, water turn, bar, cinema, Mc Donald, etc

Structure

For a small town the architecture of the city is remarkable. The clock tower and the toilets tower are the two symbols of the city. The most beautiful building is undoubtedly the public library (Library)

Culture

Close to St-jacobs, Listowel has an important community Mennonite. The community mennonite of the area is most important of Canada with that of Steinbach in Manitoba. Like Steinbach, Listowel is recognized to be the city of the car. It is a very religious city with 13 churches. Moreover, the greatest Irish festival in North America, called Pattyfest. Between 2002 and 2005, the town of Listowel accommodated groups Katimavik which worked in the elementary schools, daycare and the arena of the city, etc the city accommodated the participants very well.

Education

Elementary schools and a secondary school. Thereafter, it is necessary to go to Waterloo to continue its studies.

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