Mission

We are building the finest heritage trades college in Canada — and one of the finest in the world.

Our aim is simple and demanding: to unite the highest standards of craftsmanship with a deep understanding of building science, and to train a new generation of builders capable of restoring and shaping the places we inhabit.

Our History

Perth has long been a place of learning and making.

The Algonquin College campus in Perth carried forward a proud tradition — one rooted in skill, discipline, and the transmission of practical knowledge. Generations of students passed through its halls, learning trades that built homes, communities, and livelihoods across the region.

That legacy matters. It is the foundation we inherit.

Our Future

We are committed to restoring that tradition of excellence — and then surpassing it.

The Perth Academy of Building Arts and Science represents a new model: one that brings together heritage craft, modern science, and hands-on learning in a single institution. We are not simply preserving the past. We are building something better — a place where the enduring wisdom of the trades meets the demands of the future.