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The Town of Saugeen Shores 1 Table of Contents

04 Message from 14 Business & Investment 20 Transportation 26 Community Services the Mayor The Economy Travel Health Care Small Business Long Term Care 06 History Lifestyle Construction 22 Places of Worship Port Elgin Agriculture & Manufacturing Recreation Schools Southampton Tourism Arts, Culture & Heritage Housing 28 In Their Own Words 12 People Nuclear Nuclear Innovation Institute Utilities Ages 30 Contact Us Gender 18 Labour Force Population Major Field of Study Education Labour Force by Industry Labour Force by Occupation

2 3 Message from the Mayor

Welcome to Saugeen Shores – to ’s major urban hubs including Toronto, Guelph, advocate for the support of our local economy. to be for any business looking to expand, collaborate and grow. I invite you to come join our community– as Kitchener, Waterloo, Hamilton, London and Barrie. Business owners, young families, remote workers, the fastest growing community in a visitor, a business owner, or as one of the growing As communities across the country battled and and retirees are drawn to our growing and increasingly number of people who are choosing to call Saugeen the region and a hub for innovation continue to battle the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic diverse community– attracted by an unparalleled Shores home. on Canada’s clean energy frontier. Saugeen Shores businesses and community members quality of life and close proximity to major employers, have adapted and changed the way they do business including the world’s largest nuclear generating facility, Bordered in the west by one of the world’s largest and deliver services. We always knew Saugeen Shores Bruce Power. Saugeen Shores is becoming a centre freshwater lakes over which spectacular sunsets can Luke Charbonneau was a strong, resilient and innovate place to live and the of excellence in the energy sector as numerous be viewed in every season. A place where the relaxed Mayor pandemic has provided further proof of that fact. cottage life of sunbathing, fi shing and trail riding mixes nuclear industry suppliers choose to put down roots effortlessly with cutting edge business, high-paying Saugeen Shores has implemented an Economic here. As this activity intensifi es, our community will jobs, high-end retail, arts and culture. This is Saugeen Recovery Strategic Plan and continues to welcome be increasingly at the forefront of innovation in low- Shores. Located on Ontario’s Lake Huron shoreline, new businesses and residents to our community. Staff carbon energy production. This development, combined Saugeen Shores is situated along Provincial Highway and Council are dedicated to the economic well being with world class communications, dedicated workers, No. 21. Encompassing the communities of Port Elgin of everyone in Saugeen Shores and we continue to exceptional transportation infrastructure and affordable and Southampton, our town is conveniently accessible engage in conversations with all levels of government to operating costs, makes Saugeen Shores the place

“A place where the relaxed cottage life of sunbathing, fi shing and trail riding mixes eff ortlessly with cutting edge business, high-paying jobs, high-end retail, arts and culture.”

4 5 5 History The people are friendly, the air & water are clean & the Community Profi le sun always seems If you’re looking for the ultimate combination of lifestyle A skilled workforce, fair taxes, an abundance and a pro-business environment, look no further than of commercial and industrial space, and to be shining. Saugeen Shores. affordable real estate make Saugeen Shores Located on Lake Huron in , Saugeen a natural choice. Shores features a mix of rural and urban living options, all The people are friendly, the air and water are clean, and within an easy drive of major Canadian and U.S. markets. the sun always seems to be shining.

Background Saugeen Shores is located on the Lake Huron shoreline In 1859 the lighthouse at Chantry Island was brought in Bruce County. Its recorded history begins in 1847 into service, steering sailors clear of the dangerous when government agents arrived and began surveying shoals surrounding the island. A bird sanctuary today, the area at the mouth of the . the lighthouse and the lighthouse keepers’ cottage have Southampton, which was also known for a time as been lovingly restored by the Marine Heritage Society. Saugeen, was the northernmost lake port in Ontario, The Village of Port Elgin got its start in 1849, when and the fi rst port on the Bruce Coast. By 1852 Lachlan McLean built a shanty and settled there for more than a dozen families lived in the community, the winter. For several years afterward he ran a tavern, which was sustained by the thriving fi shery. Settlers his patrons consisting primarily of settlers and sailors continued to arrive, from Scotland, Ireland, England passing by the little port. By 1854 the community and Germany. By 1857 there were 130 homes, six consisted of three houses, a tavern and mill. Shops, shops, two hotels, fi ve warehouses, a planing mill, churches, schools and roads followed, and ten years a gristmill and a steam sawmill. A post offi ce and a later the population was listed at six hundred and thirty. customs offi ce assured a bright future for the little A steam sawmill, foundry and woolen mill were among village, which in 1904 became a town. the early industries. In 1873 the railway arrived, and Nearby Saugeen Township received its fi rst settler products created in Port Elgin traveled the world. in the spring of 1851. Alexander Wallace walked In 1999 these three municipalities from Owen Sound, dragging a toboggan with all of amalgamated to form the new Town of his household effects, his wife following, laden with Saugeen Shores. The result of the amalgamation packs. A few years later land in the township was is a diverse community with common historical and made available for two dollars an acre, and settlement cultural ties, as well as a strong economic base. of the smallest township in Bruce County began in Agriculture, tourism, small business and nuclear earnest. Land was cleared, and the rich soil yielded an are the cornerstones of the local economy. abundance of agricultural products, marking the start of an industry that thrives to this day.

6 SAUGEEN SHORES · HISTORY 7 Howdenvale

South Bruce Port Elgin Peninsula The major recreation facility, The Complex, offers a seasonal ice pad as well as hall space for booking. The Town of In addition to this space, Port Elgin offers a number Saugeen Shores Hogg Balaclava of picnic shelters, pavilions and acres of park land for use. Throughout the year, events can be found Georgian happening in the community of Port Elgin. Beach Port Elgin is an up and coming community for Sauble Beach entrepreneurs and families alike. In addition to Shallow Lake reliable high speed internet and natural gas service, the business community and municipality continue to work together to ensure an exciting, vibrant community to live and play. Owen TheSound community of Port Elgin is within the municipality of the Town of Saugeen Shores. 26 Boasting a recreational waterfront, healthy downtown and a robust, active trails system, Port Elgin is a popular destination for tourists to enjoy the Southampton clear waters of Lake Huron. Tara Port Elgin is home to a recreational harbour, Location accommodating seasonal and transient boaters. InChatsworth downtown Port Elgin you can find shopping Port Elgin is located in the Town of Saugeen Port Elgin and dining opportunities for all. Port Elgin is home Shores, in Bruce County Ontario. It is accessible via to talented, passionate entrepreneurs who are Provincial Highway 21 county roads, by boat as well Saugeen Shores Mt Hope often seen collaborating10 for the betterment of the as recreational flight into the Port Elgin Airport. community. The Port Elgin BIA and Saugeen Shores Toronto ...... 220 km

Chamber of Commerce work together to encourage London ...... 187 km North Bruce collaborativeWilliamsford projects and foster creativity Ottawa ...... 595 km throughout the community. Hamilton ...... 196 km Centennial Pool is also located in Port Elgin. The Windsor ...... 349 km community pool is home to the Saugeen Shores 21 Lifesaving Club – an award–winning club whose Chesley Kingston ...... 476 km Paisley Chesley focus is on water safety. Sudbury ...... 440 km

Tiverton 6

Port Elgin is a popular destination for tourists to enjoy the clear waters Kincardine of Lake Huron.Durham Hanover

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South Bruce Peninsula Just off of the main intersection is the Southampton Coliseum. This building serves as an ice pad in the Southampton winter and main floor rental space in the summer. The Annex (Curling Club) is attached to the The Town of Hogg Balaclava Coliseum and also serves as a recreational hub for Saugeen Shores the community. Georgian Historic Southampton also boasts a small inland Beach lake, located behind the Bruce County Museum & Sauble Beach Cultural Centre. Fairy Lake offers a walking trail Shallow Lake around the lake with opportunity to feed the ducks, watch the carp and see the turtles. Built by students The community of Southampton within the of the local high school, the Fairy Lake Rotary municipality of the Town of Saugeen Shores boasts Pavilion is a popular destination for a picnic or even Owen aSound sandy beachfront, healthy downtown and an a wedding. active arts and culture community. Southampton is a popular destination for tourists to enjoy a laid-back Southampton is self-defined as a “foodie 26 small town experience. destination”. In addition to reliable high speed internet and natural gas service, local business Southampton is home to unique shops, restaurants owners are coming to the table with innovative and the historic Town Hall. The community products and services. Southampton is gaining Southampton continues to celebrate the rich marine heritage momentum as a place to meet and eat. Tara through events, branding and the annual Marine Saugeen Shores Heritage Festival. On High St. in Southampton you willChatsworth find specialty shopping and dining opportunities. Southampton is home to talented, passionate Port Elgin entrepreneurs who are working tirelessly to promote Location the community which10 they call home. Mt Hope Southampton is located in the Town of Saugeen The Southampton BIA and Saugeen Shores Shores, in Bruce County. It is accessible via Chamber of Commerce work together to support Provincial Highway 21 county roads, by boat as well collaborativeWilliamsford projects and encourage business North Bruce as recreational flight into the Port Elgin Airport (6 km). owners to be active in the community. Toronto ...... 220 km The historic Town Hall in Southampton is now London ...... 187 km utilized as a rental venue for community events Ottawa ...... 595 km 21 (main stage on second floor). It is also home to Chesley the Bruce County Playhouse, Southampton Arts Hamilton ...... 196 km Paisley Chesley Centre, Southampton Visitor Centre and the Windsor ...... 349 km Southampton BIA. Kingston ...... 476 km Tiverton 6 Sudbury ...... 440 km

Southampton is home to unique shops, restaurants, and the historic Town Hall. Kincardine Durham

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1300 1210 1155

910 855 835 800 770 730 695 655 640 595 595 610 560 435 375

Ages 0-4 Ages 5-9 Ages 85+ Ages 10-14Ages 15-19Ages 20-24 Ages 25-29Ages 30-34Ages 35-39Ages 40-44Ages 45-49Ages 50-54Ages 55-59Ages 60-64Ages 65-69 Ages 70-74Ages 75-79Ages 80-84

Ages Source: StatsCan Census | Last Updated: May 2017

21,830

13,715

12,661 11,720 11,388

* 2001 2006 2011 2016 2041

Gender Population Source: StatsCan Census | Last Updated: May 2017 Source: StatsCan Census | Last Updated: February 2017 •The projected population growth of an 8,115 increase by 2041 is approximate and not guaranteed.

12 SAUGEEN SHORES · PEOPLE SAUGEEN SHORES · PEOPLE 13 Business & Construction With a strong growth rate, the construction industry is or activities in accordance with the specifi c program Investment ready to respond. Developers/builders are available guidelines: to facilitate projects and the municipality continues to welcome growth discussions. As the fi fth largest • Affordable housing projects greater than or equal The Economy industry in Saugeen Shores (behind Real Estate, to fi ve units or projects which provide a secondary Professional Services, Health Care and Retail) dwelling unit in a single detached dwelling Saugeen Shores has all of the commercial and business nuclear are the primary industries of the area. construction continues to have a strong presence. amenities you would fi nd in a larger urban centre, plus a • Nuclear support service businesses Saugeen Shores has infrastructure in place for quality of life that far exceeds that of many larger areas. The Economic Development Community Improvement the next 20 years with commercial and industrial • Manufacturing businesses With direct access to major centres in Ontario and the Plan (CIP) establishes a framework to support and opportunities available, and is currently advancing implement a series of programs to encourage economic northern U.S. via fi ve provincial highways, Saugeen Program funding is reviewed annually, please consult municipally owned employment lands at the south growth and to provide fi nancial incentives to achieve Shores is ideally situated for business and leisure. with Town staff if interested. end of town. Available lands and buildings can be found the objectives outlined in the CIP. Applications for the There are almost a thousand businesses listed in the on our Development Story Map at: funds can be submitted for any of the following uses local directory, but agriculture, construction, tourism, and SaugeenShores.ca/DevMap

Small Business Agriculture & Manufacturing There are two distinctly different urban cores within numerous gift shops, restaurants and grocery stores. Agriculture is a historic tradition that represents the Located in Saugeen Shores, Kaumagraph International the municipality of Saugeen Shores. Downtown Small businesses thrive throughout the community. longest standing economic practice in the region. Ltd. is a world leader in the production of thermal Southampton has the look of a quaint turn of the century Saugeen Shores takes pride in fostering a pro- Intensive livestock operations include beef and transfers. Kaumagraph is distributing worldwide, with a fi shing village and features a variety of retail stores and business climate, which is aimed at helping people to dairy, cattle and hogs. Bruce County beef is famous satellite offi ce in Manchester, UK. boutiques, restaurants and gift shops. In Port Elgin, the realize their dreams. throughout the country. Main Street includes a mix of retail uses in addition to

Public Admin: 1 Agriculture: 59 Other Services: 91

Accommodation: 46 Utilities: 2 Business Sizes Arts & Entertainment: 24 Construction: 64 Manufacturing: 11

Health Care: 78 Wholesale: 8 Retail: 74 Educational: 12 Transportation: 21 Administrative: 27 Information: 10 Management: 5 Finance: 23

Professional Services: 162 Real Estate: 142

Business Industries Source: Business Register | Last Updated: May 2019

14 SAUGEEN SHORES · BUSINESS & INVESTMENT 15 Source: Business Register | Last Updated: May 2019 Nuclear Saugeen Shores has a long-standing relationship with and 1980s. During the construction of the nuclear Ontario’s energy sector due to its proximity to the Bruce plant, more than nine thousand people were employed Nuclear Power Development, now known as Bruce at the site. The spin-offs to the local economy were Power. The site forms the core of the municipality’s dramatic, and continue to positively influence life in economic base by providing highly skilled jobs with Saugeen Shores. good pay. Bruce Power is the largest employer The Bruce Power Nuclear Facility’s 25-year in the region, with approximately a third of its Major Component Replacement Project 4,000 employees living in Saugeen Shores. began in 2020 and is expected to create A multi-billion dollar project to restart two reactors, as 22,000 direct and indirect jobs. Located only 25 well as plans aimed at the potential construction of new kilometres from the Bruce Power Site, Saugeen Shores reactors on the 2,300- acre site, will mean an influx of plays host to 20 nuclear suppliers and many of Bruce workers similar to those experienced during the 1970s Power’s workforce.

Nuclear Innovation Institute Municipal Innovation Council

Saugeen Shores is quickly becoming a hub for The Municipal Innovation Council (MIC) serves as an innovation and a centre of excellence in the nuclear incubator to lower and upper-tier municipalities in the industry. The Nuclear Innovation Institute calls Saugeen region that is committed to building smarter, stronger, Travelers from all over the world Shores home—as it helps shape a nuclear industry and more resilient communities. The MIC seeks to that embraces new thinking, new technologies and new understand how issues impact people and is focussed visit to take advantage of the lines of business to drive the global shift to a low-carbon on developing shared solutions to shared problems. beautiful beaches and the world- future. nuclearinnovationinstitute.ca nuclearinnovationinstitute.ca/ municipal-innovation-council renowned sunsets.

Tourism The Lake Huron shoreline has attracted generations Highlights include: the Chantry Island Lighthouse, of summer residents, and tourism continues to have a built in 1859 and recently restored; the Bruce County major impact on the area. Travelers from all over the Museum & Cultural Centre, recently renovated, which world visit Saugeen Shores to take advantage of the celebrates the people, heritage and culture of Bruce beautiful beaches, the fabulous attractions, and the County; over 40 kilometres of trails for walking, running world-renowned sunsets. The local population or cycling; sandy beaches and warm water; and world more than doubles during the summer, famous award winning sunsets every day! benefiting all businesses in the region.

16 SAUGEEN SHORES · BUSINESS & INVESTMENT SAUGEEN SHORES · BUSINESS & INVESTMENT 17 Public Administration Agriculture Labour Force Other

Arts & Entertainment Saugeen Shores’ labour force is strong with an average household income 25% above the national average Utilities and 18% above the provincial average. Current growth projections to 2041 cite 2,258 new jobs, and with infrastructure in place for the next 20 years, Saugeen Shores is certainly the place to invest. Health Care

Education Other Education Visual & Performing Arts Protective & Administration Transportation Services Humanities Management Construction Health & Related Fields Professional Services Social Sciences & Law Real Estate Manufacturing Finance Wholesale Agriculture & Information Natural Resources Transportation Retail Business, Management & Public Administration Labour Force by Industry Visual & Performing Arts Source: StatsCan Census | Last Updated: November 2017 Engineering & Related Technology Mathematics & Information Science Major Field of Study Management Source: StatsCan Census | Last Updated: November 2017 Manufacturing

Natural Resources

Business & Finance Trades & Transport University No Certificate

Sciences

Below Degree Health

College High School Education, Law & Government Sales & Service Apprenticeship Art & Sports Education Labour Force by Occupation Source: StatsCan Census | Last Updated: November 2017 Source: StatsCan Census | Last Updated: November 2017

18 SAUGEEN SHORES · LABOUR FORCE SAUGEEN SHORES · LABOUR FORCE 19 Transportation Did you know? Saugeen Shores 2020 saw a construction value of Travel Times $84 million, with 300 permits issued Sudbury Over 40 km of trail and 18 km of waterfront 440 km Two vibrant downtowns – Port Elgin and Southampton

Ottawa 595 km

Saugeen Shores Wiarton Keppel International Airport 51 km Kingston 476 km

Toronto 220 km Hamilton London 196 km 187 km Saugeen Shores is the fastest-growing community in the region and ranked one Windsor of the best places to live in Canada. 349 km

20 21 Lifestyle

Recreation Five minutes from work to a pristine sand beach? The all-season McGregor Point Provincial Park is a If fishing is your passion, Saugeen Shores has what Saugeen Shores and local investors is in the works with Yes, please! delight to visit, with its complex eco-system. Enjoy a you’re looking for. Lake Huron is teeming with fish the goal of achieving a gathering space for everyone With miles of shoreline and acres of open wilderness, walk through silver maple swamps and cattail marshes species, including salmon, trout, pickerel and whitefish. at the Port Elgin Main Beach. Year-round amenities Saugeen Shores is a virtual paradise. in search of wildlife, or explore seven kilometres of Use a boat or wade into the Saugeen River–we including a restaurant, market space, volleyball courts, waterfront. Winter visitors can camp out in one of guarantee you’ll hook something worth writing ice rink, kids zone, and event space are proposed The Rail Trail is popular with those who walk, cycle, the yurts and enjoy hours of cross-country skiing home about! pending approvals from Town Council and other and jog, cross country ski or snowshoe. Covering the throughout the park. regulatory bodies. eight kilometre distance between Southampton and Saugeen Shores and boating are synonymous. Sailing Port Elgin, the former railway bed has been converted The Saugeen River is a number one destination for or power boating, whichever you prefer, our harbour can If five minutes to the beach isn’t your thing, perhaps into a green corridor for all types of non-motorized canoeists and kayakers from across Ontario. Stretching accommodate you. two minutes to the golf course will do the trick. You can 102 kilometres from Hanover to Southampton, the get into the swing at one of our five golf courses, which fun. Additional trails linking the community are being Port Elgin offers a safe port with 268 slips and all the Saugeen River is wide and slow moving in spots, with range from challenging to more challenging. Featuring developed yearly as part of the Town’s Parks and Trails amenities. Master Plan. rapids and eddies in others; it provides a full range of lots of variety, there’s enough golfing in Saugeen Shores experiences. Access points and parks provide facilities A public-private partnership between the Town of to fill up all of the hours you used to spend commuting. For those who prefer motors, there are thousands of along the way. kilometres of snowmobile and ATV trails throughout Bruce and Grey Counties. Five minutes from work to a pristine sand beach? Yes, please!

22 23 The BIAs are engaged and Housing Utilities With the help of knowledgeable local realtors, you’ll Saugeen Shores is serviced by Union Gas, actively playing a role for fi nd housing in Saugeen Shores. Whether you are Westario Power and Hydro One. Capacity is plentiful seeking a family home or a modern space through municipal water and sewer services. Local the Saugeen Shores business to rent, residential developments are rising telecommunication services include Bruce Telecom

and providing options in the Town of and Eastlink. 37,789 community. Saugeen Shores. The proven growth rate in the municipality speaks to the accessibility of housing and other attractive assets to help call Saugeen Shores home.

2020 saw a construction value of $84 million, with 300 permits issued. Despite the impacts 16,794 of COVID-19 these numbers are higher than the 5 year average.

Residential - 200m3

Commercial - 10,000m3 2,348 3 1,662 Arts, Culture & Heritage Industrial - 30,000m

Throughout the year visitors and residents can enjoy the rehearsing and are ready to entertain. Stop by the historical Saugeen Shores Total Survey Average 109,553 112,831 arts, culture and heritage of Saugeen Shores. Town Hall in Southampton to catch a performance or check 88,561

The premier cultural event in the community is out the Bruce County Museum to pick up some of Bruce 37,812 39,373 Development Charges (Single Detached) 30,441 Pumpkinfest, an annual festival that draws more County’s rich history. 1,147 1,151 1,247 Residential Building Permit Fee* than 60,000 visitors to the community during the fi rst The Port Elgin BIA, along with the Southampton BIA, plan Saugeen Shores Survey Average Southwest Average weekend of October. More than 45 events and attractions, events year round. From winter dining/tasting opportunities *Based on 167 sq. m property $270k including the giant pumpkin weigh-off, highlight the festival, through to spring celebrations, summer festivals to festive Water & Sewer Cost of Service ($) Development Fees which provides ‘Family Fun Second to None’. holiday lighting, the BIAs are engaged and actively playing Source: Municipal Study / Last updated: February 2020 Source: Municipal Study / Last updated: February 2020 The annual Canadian Big Band celebration has kept the a role for the Saugeen Shores business community. music of the Big Band Era alive in Saugeen Shores for The annual Southampton Craft Show draws artists Detached Bungalow more than a decade, while bandshell concerts keep music and craftspeople from across Ontario. At the nearby Detached Bungalow lovers entertained throughout the summer. Once a week 6,560 2 Storey Home Southampton Art Centre, thousands of students 6,560 2 Storey Home at the Port Elgin beach gazebo you can watch an award- have explored their inner artists since 1957, studying 5,430 Senior Executive Home winning sunset while tapping your toes to the band of 4,714 Senior Executive Home painting, drawing, sculpture, cooking and drama. The 5,430 4,661 4,714 Walk Up Apartment (per unit) the week. For those looking to increase their music skills Walk Up Apartment (per unit) Shoreline Artists’ annual Studio Tour provides and 4,661 3,549 there’s the Summer Music program at Saugeen District Neigh Shopping (per sq ft) interesting glimpse into the workspaces of some of the 3,549 Senior School in Port Elgin. This program has been offered Neigh Shopping (per sq ft) area’s pre-eminent artists and craftspeople. Located in 2,752 Motels (per suite) every summer since 1987 and brings many musicians at all 2,752 1,665 Motels (per suite) Southampton, the Southampton Art School is one of the 1,665 levels, both adults and children, to town for a week. 1,430 1,273 oldest, most respected summer art schools in Ontario. 720 1,430 1,273 In Southampton watch the swans glide around Fairy Lake With an enrollment of over 900 and classes from March 720 3.88 while enjoying a concert in the lakeside bandshell. 2.17 to November, the school has enriched the lives and 2.17 3.88 That’s not all the entertainment–by a long shot! enhanced the skills of thousands of students–from young Saugeen Shores Total Survey Average Organizations like the Bruce County Playhouse have been beginners to seasoned professionals. Saugeen Shores Total Survey Average Property Taxes ($) Source: Municipal Study / Last updated: February 2020 *Events and offerings subject to change due to COVID-19 protocols and procedures.

24 SAUGEEN SHORES · LIFESTYLE SAUGEEN SHORES · LIFESTYLE 25 Community Long Term Care Schools Services Long Term Care programs provide in-home support, The Bluewater District School Board has three which allow elderly residents to continue living at home elementary and one secondary school within the as long as possible. There are three retirement homes municipality of Saugeen Shores, while the Bruce-Grey within the municipality. Catholic District School Board has one elementary school. Catholic high school students travel to Places of Worship St.Mary’s High School in nearby Owen Sound. There are many post-secondary institutions within a two-hour The spiritual needs of the municipality are served by drive, with the closest being the Owen Sound campus fifteen places of worship. of Georgian College.

Health Care The Southampton Hospital is one of six hospitals In 2018, Southampton Hospital opened its brand operated by Grey Bruce Health Services in the Grey new Emergency Department. This 10,000 square- and Bruce region. foot addition is modern, spacious and bright, and The 24/7 emergency department has the second has eleven treatment rooms, an ambulance bay and highest volume of emergency visits across GBHS’s decontamination room. The Laboratory underwent a hospitals, due in large measure to the influx of tourists significant renovation and has tripled in size. during the summer months. There are currently 100 staff working at the hospital. The hospital is well supported by family physicians in The hospital expansion project was generously the community who also provide inpatient care and supported by the local community through the Saugeen coverage in the emergency department year round. Memorial Hospital Foundation. In addition to its 16 inpatient beds, the hospital has diagnostic services, a lab and many outpatient services.

26 SAUGEEN SHORES · COMMUNITY SERVICES 27 In Their Own Words

ANDY DUNLOP JUSTIN NIKLAUS LISA HAMBLETON DARRYL SPECTOR Kaumagraph Offshore Bakery Metal Artist Promation Nuclear International Justin Niklaus is a part owner of one of the busiest Lisa Hambleton is a metal artist and has been welding Darryl Spector is the President of Promation Nuclear, Andy Dunlop is the President of a specialty transfer bakeries in Bruce County. “We’re a boutique bakery for over 45 years. “Southampton is the perfect a leading integrator and manufacturer of high-quality manufacturing company, supplying major brands in specializing in European delights. The demand for community for me. It has an abundance of beautiful tooling, automation, and robotic solutions. “Energy the textile industry. “l can run a global business in Port artisan food is huge in Southampton–we expect to natural landscapes and community heart beyond pioneers have caught on–Port Elgin is the community Elgin while enjoying an exceptional quality of life. Here, double our capacity next year!” comparison. People here are exploring new things and for innovative thinking, engineering and technology. It is l can ship products all over the world by day, be on finding there is enormous opportunity–not just within very easy for industry professionals to engage with each the beach with my kids that afternoon, and on the golf the mediums of fine arts and sculpture, but music, food, other here and cluster growth is happening quickly.” course that evening.” building and more.” ANDREW WOODLEY LAURA ARMSTRONG Outlaw Brew Co. DAVE RUDELL Bruce County PIER DONNINI Andrew Woodley and business partner Deborah Leon Southampton Olive Chiropractic The Queens Bar & Grill run a country-inspired brewery, kitchen, beer shop and Oil Company coffee house in the historic Southampton Hotel building. Laura runs a newly expanded, 6,450 square foot, Pier Donnini owns a successful restaurant in Port “Each day is a new adventure for me. Whether I’m firing Dave and Donna Rudell introduce shoppers to gourmet patient-centered comprehensive care facility. Elgin’s thriving downtown. “We have strong industry up the kitchen, brewing a batch of beer or entertaining oils, vinegars and select foods. “We knew we had a “Port Elgin is a great place to be innovative and creative here because of the energy cluster and plenty of tourism the customers who walk through the door–I feel so premium product and we wanted a premium town to –there are fantastic supports from other businesses thanks to our white sand beaches on Lake Huron. The lucky to be a creative spirit in this beautiful lakefront grow our business. We chose Southampton because of and from the Town. We are constantly open to change, influx of professionals and tourists is forcing us–the community!” the boutique nature of the town and it has been a great growth and collaboration.” business community of Port Elgin–to raise the bar on choice. Although we are a tourist destination, we also what we offer and how we offer it.” have a strong year-round local economy that allows us to have a successful business year round.” SARAH BACCHUS For more information on doing business Port Elgin Montessori Preschool in Saugeen Shores visit

Sarah Bacchus is the owner and operator of Port Elgin Montessori Preschool. “One of the main reasons why I relocated to Port Elgin is because of its strong and growing community enabling families to live a happy, healthy lifestyle. As mother of two I believe children are our future and we need to nurture the joy of learning. As the first licensed Montessori program in Port Elgin, I am happy to share this wonderful learning philosophy with other S S businesstobruce.com families within this community.”

28 SAUGEEN SHORES · IN THEIR OWN WORDS SAUGEEN SHORES · IN THEIR OWN WORDS 29 Contact Us

Luke Charbonneau Mayor of Saugeen Shores [email protected] 519-832-2008 x 142

Kara Van Myall Chief Administrative Offi cer [email protected] 519-832-2008 x 103

Heather Hyde Economic Development Offi cer [email protected] 519-832-2008 x 106

S S TOWN OF SAUGEEN SHORES PO Box 820, 600 Tomlinson Dr., Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C0 Phone: (519) 832-2008 | Toll Free: 1(866) 832-2008

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