Recreation & Culture Committee
The Recreation & Culture Committee acts as an advisory body to the Township of Perry Council, regarding matters pertaining to recreation, culture, history, and community events. The Committee plans and coordinates various recreational activities within the Township, including the Family Day Skate Event, the Farmer’s Market, Softball & T-Ball, Ball Hockey, and much more. The Committee also helps to develop volunteer opportunities for students to be able to complete their high school community involvement hours.
The Committee meets on the first Monday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Office located at 1695 Emsdale Road. We encourage you to attend a meeting to provide your input and ideas which are essential to improving our community. **The Committee Meeting is scheduled for the second Monday of each month if a statutory holiday falls on the first Monday.
For further information, please contact the Municipal Office at 705-636-5941.
If you are looking for other events within the Almaguin Highlands, make sure you visit ExploreAlmaguin.ca!
Proposed Replacement Novar Outdoor Rink Facility
View the Drawings for the Proposed New Novar Outdoor Rink Facility.
Canada Day 2025
Celebrate Canada Day with Perry Township! The Perry Township Recreation & Culture Committee is hosting their annual Canada Day event on July 1, 2025 from 11:00am - 3:00pm at the Emsdale Community Centre (25 Joseph Street, Emsdale). There will be food vendors, live music, local vendors and organizations and more! Wear your best Canada day attire for the chance to win a prize!For more information, please view the poster below, or contact the Municipal Office at 705-636-5941.
Canada Day 2025 Event Poster
Thank you for those who attended our 2025 event! Stay tuned for details on our 2026 event in early January.
The Recreation & Culture Committee holds a Family Day Skate Event annually at the Novar Outdoor Rink (54 McCrandle Street) on the Monday of Family Day weekend, weather permitting. This event is complete with a bonfire, barbecued hotdogs, hot chocolate, music, children's games, and public skating. The Fire Department will also be in attendance.
2025 Softball Registration is now OPEN! Stay tuned for details on T-Ball soon.
2025 Travel Softball - U13 (Ages 8-12) REGISTRATION CLOSED
Cost Per Child: $50
Runs: dates to be confirmed, games start at 7 p.m.
Location: Novar Park, 54 McCrandle Street
Travel Softball registration is now OPEN. Limited to 15 registrations. Please complete the form below and submit, with payment, to the Municipal Office. Should you have any questions, please contact Amy Marshall at 705-636-5941.
Registration Form
2025 Rules
2025 House League Softball (Ages 8-12) REGISTRATION OPEN
Cost Per Child: $20
Runs: dates to be confirmed, games start at 7 p.m.
Location: Novar Park, 54 McCrandle Street
House League Softball registration is now OPEN. Please complete the form below and submit, with payment, to the Municipal Office. Should you have any questions, please contact Amy Marshall at 705-636-5941.
Registration Form
2025 Rules
2025 T-Ball (Ages 4-7) Details Coming Soon!
Runs: (dates to be confirmed)
Location: Novar Park, 54 McCrandle Street
For more information or to register, contact the Township Office at 705-636-5941 or at admin@townshipofperry.ca.
Looking to Volunteer? We are in need of assistance coaches and offer student volunteer hours! Contact the Township Office at 705-636-5941 for more information.
Ball Hockey is BACK in 2025!
"Family Friendly" co-ed ball hockey for ages 8 and up, including adults. Organized ball hockey is NON CONTACT.
Cost Per Person: $10
Runs: Tuesday Evenings, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - April 29, 2025 to June 3, 2025
Location: Emsdale Outdoor Ice Rink Pad, located at 25 Joseph Street in Emsdale.
Ball Hockey registration is now OPEN. Please complete the form below and submit, with payment, to the Municipal Office. Should you have any questions, please contact Amy Marshall at 705-636-5941.
Every Tuesday and Thursday night from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the Novar Community Center there are karate classes for ages eight and up. For more information please contact Sensei Edwin Hall at (705) 783-8974, or by email
Muskoka/Parry Sound Area Karate Club: Grasshoppers classes for children 5-8 years, every Thursday from 6:30pm to 7:15pm at the Novar Community Centre. Please contact Sensei Edwin Hall for more information at (705) 783-8974, or by email
CALL FOR ARTISTS
Are you a local artist looking to expand your exposure?!
Why not apply to have your artwork displayed at the Township of Perry Municipal Office/Information Centre. With numerous visitors each day, your artwork will help spruce up the Information Centre while increasing exposure to your artwork.
All sales from your display go directly to the artist. There is no display fee or application cost.
Exhibits are unsupervised and are accessible to the public during regular operating hours of the Municipal Office/Information Centre, or during special public events and Council Meetings. The Township is not responsible for the security of an exhibit. Exhibitors are responsible for obtaining their own insurance for the contents of their works.
Ownership of the art remains with the artist at all times.
A single piece of artwork shall not be displayed for a period longer than 3 months. An artist may only display their artwork a maximum of 2 times per year. Exhibitors are responsible for installing and removing their own artwork.
Along with the complete application form, the Township also requires:
- Details on the art to be displayed, including physical description and its "Title".
- At least 1 digital high-resolution image.
- The artist's phone number, email, and price of artwork.
Application for Temporary Public Art Display
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Municipal Office at 705-636-5941 or at info@townshipofperry.ca.