Algonquin College’s Perth campus ceased operations by August 2026. Heritage trades learning in Perth continues at Perth Academy, a not-for-profit heritage trades learning centre in Perth, Ontario. Perth Academy is targeting fall 2027 for Heritage Carpentry & Joinery and is developing Restorative Masonry.
A tradition worth carrying forward
The Algonquin College campus in Perth carried forward a proud tradition of skill, discipline and practical knowledge. Generations of people learned trades there that built homes, communities and livelihoods across the region.
Perth Academy is building on that legacy, in Perth, with a focus on the heritage trades.
What Perth Academy is developing
- Heritage Carpentry & Joinery: traditional joinery, timber framing and architectural millwork. Targeted for fall 2027.
- Restorative Masonry: lime mortars, stone and brick, repointing and the repair of historic buildings. In development.
- Supplemental Studies: the history and science of building, and practical business and management for builders.
- Professional development: short courses led by visiting instructors.
Express interest
If you were planning to learn a heritage trade in Perth, we would like to hear from you. Leave your details below, or talk to Andrew Edmondson, Director of Admissions, at admissions@perthacademy.ca.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Algonquin College Perth campus closed?
Yes. Algonquin College's Board of Governors approved closing the Perth campus in February 2025, and the campus ceased operations by August 2026.
Can I still learn heritage trades in Perth, Ontario?
Yes. Perth Academy, a not-for-profit heritage trades learning centre in Perth, is targeting fall 2027 for Heritage Carpentry & Joinery and is developing Restorative Masonry. It also runs professional development short courses.
What heritage trades will Perth Academy offer?
Heritage Carpentry & Joinery, targeted for fall 2027; Restorative Masonry, in development; Supplemental Studies; and professional development short courses led by visiting instructors.
Is Perth Academy part of Algonquin College?
No. Perth Academy is an independent not-for-profit in Perth, Ontario, and is not affiliated with Algonquin College.
I was planning to apply to Algonquin's Perth campus. What should I do?
Express interest with Perth Academy using the form on this page, or talk to Andrew Edmondson, Director of Admissions, at admissions@perthacademy.ca. For details of Algonquin's own offerings, contact Algonquin College directly.
Is Perth Academy accepting participants now?
Perth Academy is not accepting participants for 2026–27. Heritage Carpentry & Joinery is targeted for fall 2027.
Perth Academy is an independent not-for-profit in Perth, Ontario, and is not affiliated with Algonquin College. Perth Academy is in the process of obtaining Private Career College registration in Ontario; current offerings are non-vocational and intended for general interest and professional development.