S a Ugeen Shores

2019 SAUGEEN SHORES SAUGEEN the town of the town 1 Great Lakes Waterfront Trail by Martin Lortz, Oct. 2017. Table of Contents 04 Message from 14 Business & Investment 20 Transportation 26 Community Services the Mayor The Economy Travel Health Care Construction Long Term Care 06 History Lifestyle Agriculture & Manufacturing 22 Places of Worship Port Elgin Tourism Recreation Schools Southampton Energy Arts, Culture & Heritage Housing 28 In Their Own Words 12 People Small Business Utilities Ages 18 Labour Force 30 Contact Us Gender Major Field of Study Population Education Labour Force by Industry Labour Force by Occupation 2 3 Message from the Mayor Welcome to Saugeen Shores – the fastest growing Located on Ontario’s Lake Huron shoreline, Saugeen Business owners, young families and retirees are drawn costs makes Saugeen Shores the place to be for any community in Bruce County and ranked as one of the Shores is situated along Provincial Highway No. to our growing and increasingly diverse community; business looking to expand, collaborate and grow. best places to live in Canada. 21. Encompassing the towns of Port Elgin and attracted by an unparalleled quality of life and close I invite you to come join our community; as a visitor, Imagine a place, set among rolling pastures and Southampton, our community is conveniently accessible proximity to major employers; including the world’s a business owner or as one of the growing number of forests, cut through by pristine creeks feeding into a to Ontario’s major urban hubs including Toronto, largest nuclear generating facility, Bruce Power. people who are choosing to call Saugeen Shores home. large, beautiful river. A place, bordered in the west by Guelph, Kitchener/Waterloo, Hamilton, London and Saugeen Shores is becoming a center of excellence one of the world’s largest fresh water lakes over which Barrie. in the energy sector as numerous, nuclear industry Luke Charbonneau spectacular sunsets can be viewed in every season. Home to MacGregor Point Provincial Park, the Saugeen suppliers choose to put down roots here. As this A place where the relaxed, cottage life of sunbathing, Bluffs Horse Camp and Conservation Area, the Chantry activity intensifies, our community will be increasingly Mayor fishing and trail riding mixes effortlessly with cutting- Island Federal Migratory Bird Sanctuary and Denny’s at the forefront of innovation in low-carbon, energy edge business, high-paying jobs, high-end retail, arts Dam Conservation Area; Saugeen Shores offers natural production. This development, combined with world and culture. This is Saugeen Shores. abundance with desirable, urban amenities close at class communications, dedicated workers, exceptional hand. transportation infrastructure and affordable operating 4 5 History Community Profile If you’re looking for the ultimate combination of lifestyle A skilled workforce, fair taxes, an abundance of and a pro-business environment, look no further than commercial and industrial space, and affordable real Saugeen Shores. estate make Saugeen Shores a natural choice. Located on Lake Huron in Bruce County, Saugeen The people are friendly, the air and water are clean, and Shores features a mix of rural and urban living options, the sun always seems to be shining. all within an easy drive of major Canadian and U.S. Markets. Background Saugeen Shores is located on the Lake Huron In 1859 the lighthouse at Chantry Island was brought shoreline, in Bruce County. Its recorded history begins into service, steering sailors clear of the dangerous in 1847 when government agents arrived and began shoals surrounding the island. A bird sanctuary today, surveying the area at the mouth of the Saugeen River. the lighthouse and the lighthouse keepers’ cottage have Southampton, which was also known for a time as been lovingly restored by the Friends of Chantry Island. Saugeen, was the northernmost lake port in Ontario, The Village of Port Elgin got its start in 1849, when and the first port on the Bruce Coast. By 1852 more Lachlan McLean built a shanty and settled there for than a dozen families lived in the community, which was the winter. For several years afterward he ran a tavern, sustained by the thriving fishery. Settlers continued to his patrons consisting primarily of settlers and sailors arrive, from Scotland, Ireland, England and Germany. passing by the little port. By 1854 the community By 1857 there were 130 homes, 6 shops, 2 hotels, 5 consisted of three houses, a tavern and mill. Shops, warehouses, a planing mill, a gristmill and a steam churches, schools and roads followed, and ten years sawmill. A post office and a customs office assured a later the population was listed at six hundred and thirty. bright future for the little village, which in 1904 became A steam sawmill, foundry and woolen mill were among a town. the early industries. In 1873 the railway arrived, and Nearby Saugeen Township received its first settler in the products created in Port Elgin traveled the world. spring of 1851. Alexander Wallace walked from Owen In 1999 these three municipalities amalgamated to form Sound, dragging a toboggan with all of his household the new Town of Saugeen Shores, population 13,715. effects, his wife following, laden with packs. A few years The result of the amalgamation is a diverse community later land in the township was made available for two with common historical and cultural ties, as well as dollars an acre, and settlement of the smallest township a strong economic base. Agriculture, tourism, small in Bruce County began in earnest. Land was cleared, business and energy are the cornerstones of the local and the rich soil yielded an abundance of agricultural economy. products, marking the start of an industry that thrives to “The people are friendly, the air this day. and water are clean, and the sun always seems to be shining.” 6 SAUGEEN SHORES · HISTORY 7 Howdenvale South Bruce Peninsula Port Elgin The major recreation facility, The Complex, offers a seasonal ice pad as well as hall space for booking. The Town of Hogg Balaclava In addition to this space, Port Elgin offers a number Saugeen Shores of picnic shelters, pavilions and acres of park land Georgianfor use. Throughout the year, events can be found Beachhappening through the community of Port Elgin. Sauble Beach Port Elgin is an up and coming community for Shallow Lake entrepreneurs and families alike. In addition to reliable high speed internet and natural gas service, the business community and municipality continue to work together to ensure an exciting, vibrant Owen Sound community to live and play. The community of Port Elgin is within the 26 municipality of the Town of Saugeen Shores. 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. In downtownChatsworth 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 .............................................................. 220km Chamber of Commerce work together to encourage London .............................................................. 187km collaborativeWilliamsford projects and foster creativity North Bruce Ottawa .............................................................. 595km throughout the community. Hamilton ........................................................... 196km Centennial Pool is also located in Port Elgin. The Windsor ............................................................ 349km community pool is home to the Saugeen Shores Kingston ........................................................... 476km 21 Lifesaving Club - an award winning club whose Chesley focus is on water safety. Sudbury ............................................................ 440km Paisley Chesley Tiverton “Port Elgin6 is a popular destination for tourists to enjoy the clear waters of Lake Huron.” Kincardine Durham 8 Hanover SAUGEEN SHORES · PORT ELGIN 9 Bervie Walkerton Point Clark Mildmay Howdenvale South Bruce Peninsula winter and main floor rental space in the summer. The Annex (Curling Club) is attached to the Southampton Coliseum and also serves as a recreational hub for the community. The Town of Hogg Balaclava Historic Southampton also boasts a small inland Saugeen Shores lake, located behind the Bruce County Museum and Georgian Cultural Centre. Fairy Lake offers a walking trail Beach around the lake with opportunity to feed the ducks, Sauble Beach watch the carp and see the turtles. Built by students Shallow Lake of the local high school, the Fairy Lake Rotary Pavilion is a popular destination for a picnic or even The community of Southampton within the a wedding. municipality of the Town of Saugeen Shores boasts Owena sandySound beachfront, healthy downtown and active Southampton is self-defined as a “foodie arts and culture community. Southampton is a destination”. In addition to reliable high speed popular destination for tourists to enjoy a laid-back internet

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