Bruce Peninsula Welcome Package
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o The Welcome T BRUCE PENINSULA! WELCOME HOME GUIDE WELCOME TO Welcome to the Bruce Peninsula and all of the amazing communities within. THE BRUCE Incredible Niagara Escarpment shorelines, sandy beaches, ecological wonderlands and superior festivals are just a taste of PENINSULA what you can expect to find. CONTENTS About The Peninsula 3 Communities 3 Who To Call 4 Important Information 5 Garbage and Recycling 6 Places To Visit 7 Local Hot Spots 10 Living On The Bruce Peninsula 11 Get Involved 12 Emergency Preparedness 13 Thank You 14 2 ABOUT THE PENINSULA The Bruce Peninsula is located in Southwestern Canada. It lies between Georgian Bay and the main Basin of Lake Huron. The Lake Huron side is known for its famous sunsets and sandy beaches. The Georgian Bay side has deep bays and beautiful sunrises. The Peninsula extends roughly northwestwards from the rest of Southwestern Ontario, pointing towards COMMUNITIES Manitoulin Island. It forms the widest strait The Bruce Peninsula is composed of the joining Georgian Bay to the rest of Lake Municipalities of Northern Bruce Huron. The Bruce Peninsula is part of the Peninsula and South Bruce Peninsula.The Niagara Escarpment and Biosphere. The main villages in these regions are as Peninsula is a very popular tourist follows: destination for camping, hiking, fishing, scuba diving and family fun. The area has 2 Tobermory is located at the northern end of national parks (Bruce Peninsula National the Bruce Peninsula. It has a landing for the Park and the Fathom Five National Marine passenger-car ferry MS Chi- Park), more than half a dozen nature Cheemaun. Nearby is Bruce Peninsula reserves and the Bruce Peninsula Bird National Park and Fathom Five National Observatory. The Peninsula is a key part of Marine Park. This port village has galleries, the Niagara Escarpment World Biosphere tourist shops and a historic lighthouse. Reserve. The largest remaining area of forest and natural habitat in Southern Lion's Head is located in the centre of the Ontario. The fact that it has some of the Bruce Peninsula on Georgian Bay. The oldest trees in eastern North America make village has a public marina and sandy the Bruce Peninsula a beautiful play to live beach. or visit. As an important fly away for migrating birds, the peninsula is habitat to a Wiarton is located near the south east end variety of animals, including the black bear, of the peninsula and is the home of Wiarton massasauga rattlesnake, and barred owl. Willie. The town is host to a marina, yacht The Bruce Peninsula is a part of Bruce club and sailing regatta. County, named after James Bruce 8th Earl of Elgin (Lord Elgin), Governor General of Sauble Beach is more than seven miles Canada. (11 km) long. Known for some of the best 3 sunsets on the peninsula. WHO TO CALL Northern Bruce South Bruce Peninsula Peninsula Planning & Development Planning & Development 519-534-2092 519-534-2092 [email protected] [email protected] A nimal Control A nimal Control (519) 793-3522 x235 519-534-1400 Fire Chief Fire Chief (519) 793-3522 x233 519-534-1400 ext. 142 By-law Enforcement By-law Enforcement (519) 793-3522 x235 519-534-1400 Clerks Office Clerks Office (519) 793-3522 x229 519-392-6623 Council Council Deputy Mayor (519) 795-7240 Deputy Mayor - 519-534-1400 ext.201 Mayor (519) 592-3076 Mayor - 519-534-1400 ext.200 Facilities Facilities (519) 793-3522 x222 519-534-1400 ext. 132. Parks and Recreation Parks and Recreation (519) 793-3522 x222 519-534-1400 x132 Public Works - General Public Works - General (519) 793-3522 519-534-1400 x133 Power Outage Power Outage Report an outage, 24/7 Report an outage, 24/7 Hydro One 1-800-434-1235. Hydro One 1-800-434-1235. Police Police Emergencies - 911 Emergencies - 911 519-534-1323 519-534-1323 Tax Clerk Tax Clerk (519) 793-3522 x223 519-534-1400 x122 4 Sign By-law IMPORTANT In an effort to reduce sign and clutter and increase the safety of our town. If you are INFORMATION thinking of erecting a sign on your property, contact our building department today at B y-Laws 519-534-2092. Parking By-law Animal Control By-law A three hour parking by-law is in effect in Dog(s) must be on a leash unless you are on some townships of Bruce County. If there is a your privately owned property or in one of possibility that a vehicle will be parked longer Bruce Peninsula's "Dogs Off Leash Recreation than the three hours, please make use of Area (DOLRA)".You cannot have more than municipal parking lots that are avaiable. No (two) 2 dogs per location anywhere on the vehicles are to be parked on any road between Bruce Peninsula. Any person(s) owning more the hours of 12am and 7am due to snow than (two) 2 dogs prior to 2008 may keep said removal. Vehicles found in contravention will dogs, but must not replace them unless a valid be subjected to penalties and may be towed. boarding establishment-no breeding licence is obtained.You must always pick-up after your dog. .Dogs are not permitted on Sauble Beach Noise By-law from June 1st to Labour Day in each and every To ensure noise is kept to a minimum and year. acceptable for residents. You should be aware of what's acceptable and what is not. Noise by-law is in effect at all times. Please refer to Burning/Fire By-law the by-law for "Prohibited times". NO BURNING DURING A FIRE BAN No burning is allowed if; Wind (20km per hour Snow Removal By-law +),Rain, Fog or Smog alert has been Within the jurisdiction of the town street issued.Neighbouring properties must not be parking is not permitted during the months of adversely affected. Smoke must not blow November 1st and April 30th from 12:00am to across roadways hampering driving ability.An 7:00am. effective fire extinguisher large enough to put out the fire must be immediately available. Building Permits & Planning Applications If you are planning on doing building or renovations, please refer to the building By-law Community Standards By-law for details on construction, demolition, change Community standards speaks to a standard of use, permits, systems and inspections. that residential and commercial yards should abide to. Please make sure that yards are free of industrial and household waste, storage is arranged appropriately, grass is kept no more than 6 inches in height. Littering By-law Littering is prohibited on municipal and private property. Please refer to "garbage and recycling collection" section for details on garbage disposal. 5 IMPORTANT INFORMATION G arbage and Recycling Collection The County of Bruce provides garbage and recycling collection services for the entire Bruce Peninsula. Residents are required to sort recyclables into two separate Blue Boxes or clear recycling bags.; one for paper products (fibers) and the other for containers. Homeowners are welcome to use any open-top container such as a cardboard box, laundry basket, rubbermaid container or similar. A blue box is not required to ensure collection. For a full list of Collection Schedules for the area visit www.brucecounty.on.ca/waste- management 6 EXPLORE T he Bruce Peninsula is for the dreamers who take roads less travelled. Here’s to children who look under rocks, and parents who help give them their wildhoods. Here’s to active, inquiring minds, and those with the vision to look beyond obstacles. You hold in your hand the map to finding Bruce County’s hidden treasures. From breathtaking scenes of nature, to one of a kind country stores, each page of this book features a new and exciting place to explore. Places to Visit Flowerpot Island, Tobermory Famous for its natural “flowerpot” rock pillars, caves, historic light station and rare plants, the boat tour to this island alone is worthwhile, passing over ancient shipwrecks and stunning limestone rock formations. Grotto, Bruce Peninsula National Park An impressive cave carved out over thousands of years as Georgian Bay’s waves crashed against the escarpment, the iconic Grotto is deservedly visited by thousands each year. In winter it is equally breathtaking. Cape Croker Park, Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation Nestled between high limestone bluffs, the Park encompasses 520 acres and has 315 campsites. From hiking the Bruce Trail to swimming in Georgian Bay, canoeing or simply soaking up the atmosphere, all our visitors are guaranteed their own special 7 experience. Places to visit Greig’s Caves, Lion’s Head A self-guided adventure, over rocky trails and steep inclines, leads to these impressive limestone caves. Bruce County Mountain Bike Adventure Park, Wiarton This park is home to the Pump Track, a continuous loop of packed dirt track that can be ridden without pedalling your bike. Bluewater Park, Wiarton This massive park has handsome gardens, waterfront camp sites, Wiarton’s historic train station, splash pad, and home to Wiarton Willie himself. Kite Surfing, Oliphant In Oliphant, Lake Huron is shallow for as far as the eye can see and the wind blows in from two different directions almost daily. It is, known as one of Ontario’s best kite surfing location for beginners and experts alike. Sauble Falls Provincial Park, Sauble Beach The gorgeous tiered falls of the Sauble River once powered a timber mill and generating station. Today, the Provincial Park is a popular spot to camp, picnic, and watch the spring and fall spawning runs for Chinook Salmon and Rainbow Trout Sauble Beach Sign, Sauble Beach The iconic and frequently-photographed Sauble Beach sign invites visitors through the gates to enjoy more than 10 kilometres of white sand beach with stunning sunsets.