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Notes on the home and the town

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A welcoming family street in Port Perry on a late-September morning, with a two-storey home, a small stack of moving boxes beside the front door and maples showing early autumn colour
Buyer Tips

Moving to Port Perry: A Local Guide to Buying Here in 2026

Moving to Port Perry in 2026? Here is what it costs, how the Toronto commute works, which schools serve the town, and which streets to look at first.

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Fresh gluten-free loaves, golden butter tarts and muffins arranged with a jar of honey on a rustic farmhouse table in warm morning light
Community Spotlight

Marcelle's Kitchen: Scugog Community Spotlight

A Scugog Community Spotlight on the 100 percent dedicated gluten-free bakery at Redman's Crossroads on Scugog Island, rated 4.8 out of 5 on Restaurant Guru.

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White farmers' market tents along the Port Perry lakefront at the foot of Queen Street on a late September morning, with the historic grain elevator rising beside Lake Scugog
Weekend Guide

What To Do This Weekend in Port Perry: September 25 to 27, 2026

Archived Weekend Guide edition: the lakefront farmers' market, the Songs of Summer finale, Paranormal Museum After Dark and a wine and cheese Sunday.

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Palmer Park on the Lake Scugog waterfront in Port Perry, green lawns and maple trees beside a wooden boardwalk and calm water on a September morning
Neighborhood Guides

Best Parks in Port Perry: A Local Guide to Green Spaces

A local guide to Palmer Park, Kinsmen Beach and the Lake Scugog waterfront trail: the splash pad, playground, sports fields and beach families actually use around 459 Victoria.

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Port Perry's Queen Street heritage storefronts on a September morning, with boutique shops and cafes leading down toward the Lake Scugog waterfront and the historic grain elevator
Neighborhood Guides

How Walkable Is Port Perry? A Local Guide to the Streets Around 459 Victoria

How walkable is Port Perry? From 459 Victoria Street, Queen Street, the cafes and the Lake Scugog waterfront are a short stroll. A local guide to walking the town.

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A warm candlelit heritage cafe dining room in Port Perry, with a grand piano beside a tall window, period wainscoting and linen-set tables
Community Spotlight

The Piano Cafe and George Stanley Inn: Port Perry Community Spotlight

A Port Perry Community Spotlight on the family-owned cafe and boutique inn inside a restored 1884 Queen Street landmark, rated 4.6 stars.

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Farmers' market tents lining the Port Perry lakefront at the foot of Queen Street on a September morning, with the historic grain elevator rising beside Lake Scugog
Weekend Guide

What To Do This Weekend in Port Perry: September 18 to 20, 2026

Archived Weekend Guide edition: the lakefront farmers' market, the Scugog Arena 50th celebration, the final weekend of Piggyland, and live music at Willowtree Farm.

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Queen Street, Port Perry's heritage main street, lined with brick storefronts and maple trees turning orange in the late-afternoon light
Market Updates

Average Home Price in Port Perry: A 2026 Market Guide

The latest Scugog average price, the top neighbourhoods to compare, and what buyers should check before making an offer in Port Perry.

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A red-brick elementary school in Port Perry on a golden autumn morning, with maple trees along the street and school buses at the curb
Neighborhood Guides

Port Perry Schools: A Family Guide to Local Classrooms

A local family guide to R.H. Cornish, S.A. Cawker, Good Shepherd and Port Perry High: which public and Catholic schools serve the town.

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A paved trail through a garden leading toward a small pond with mature trees
Property Updates

Why green space behind the fence matters

Pond, trail, mature trees, fruit trees and a fenced yard. The small ways a private natural edge changes everyday life.

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Bright morning light through a window onto a fresh hardwood floor and a vase of garden roses
Property Updates

Five years of upgrades at 459 Victoria: what the list actually means

New windows, a heat pump, an HRV and a garage charger. A plain-language tour of the improvements finished in the past five years.

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A heritage lakeside town on a late-spring morning, its main street and waterfront along the calm water of Lake Scugog
Neighborhood Guides

Port Perry life: lake rhythms and a main street that keeps its hold

A heritage town on Lake Scugog with a Victorian main street, a 5 km waterfront trail and summer fairs. Here is how the town feels to live in.

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Keith Williams and Lisa C. Follows of Willows Realty Group

Your local team

Keith Williams & Lisa C. Follows

Brokers & co-founders, Willows Realty Group · RE/MAX Hall of Fame · MCNE

Keith and Lisa bring 29 years of client relationships, corporate strategy and some of the industry’s hardest-won designations to every Port Perry sale. When you work with Willows Realty Group, you work with a team built on partnership, experience and a genuine commitment to the communities they serve across Durham Region.

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Keith and Lisa have lived and worked in Durham Region for decades. Call, write or book a time to talk about 459 Victoria Street or the Port Perry market.