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1 Great Lakes 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 ’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 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 . 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 and natural gas service, local business 26 small town experience. owners are coming to the table with innovative products and services. Southampton is gaining Southampton is home to unique shops, restaurants momentum as a place to meet and eat. and the historic town hall. The community continues Southampton to celebrate the rich marine heritage through events, Tara branding and the annual Marine Heritage Festival. On High St. in Southampton, you will find specialty shoppingChatsworth and dining opportunities. Southampton is home to talented, passionate entrepreneurs who are Port Elgin working tirelessly to promote the community which Location Saugeen Shores they call home. 10 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 encourage provincial highway #21, county roads, by boat as well collaborativeWilliamsford projects and encourage business North Bruce as recreational flight into the Port Elgin Airport (6km). owners to be active in the community. Toronto ...... 220km

The historic Town Hall in Southampton is now London ...... 187km utilized as a rental venue for community events Ottawa ...... 595km 21 (main stage on second floor). It is also home to the Chesley Hamilton ...... 196km Paisley Chesley Southampton Arts Gallery, Southampton Visitor Centre and the Southampton BIA. Windsor ...... 349km Just off of the main intersection is the Southampton Kingston ...... 476km Tiverton Coliseum. This building6 serves as an ice pad in the Sudbury ...... 440km

“Southampton is home to unique shops, restaurants, and the historic Town Hall.”

Kincardine Durham

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Bervie Walkerton

Point Clark

Mildmay 0-4 People 85+ 5-9 80-84 10-14

75-79 15-19

70-74 20-24

65-69 25-29

60-64 30-34

55-59 35-39

50-54 40-44 45-49

Ages Source: Statscan Census | Last Updated: May 2017

13,715

12,661 11,720 11,388

675 Female Male 640 590

505 430 435 405 395 370 360 335 315 335 300 305 285 250 225

4 4 9 4 9 4 9 4 9 4 9 4 9 4 9 4 0- 5-9 85+ 10-1 15-1 20-2 25-2 30-3 35-3 40-4 45-4 50-5 55-5 60-6 65-6 70-7 75-7 80-8 2001 2006 2011 2016

Gender Population Source: Statscan Census | Last Updated: May 2017 Source: Statscan Census | Last Updated: February 2017

12 SAUGEEN SHORES · PEOPLE SAUGEEN SHORES · PEOPLE 13 Business & Construction With a strong growth rate, the construction industry is industry in Saugeen Shores (behind Real Estate, Investment ready to respond. Developers/builders are available Professional Services and Agriculture) construction to facilitate projects and the municipality continues continues to have a strong presence. to welcome growth discussions. As the fourth largest The Economy Saugeen Shores has all of the commercial and business Shores is ideally situated for business and leisure. Agriculture & Manufacturing amenities you would find in a larger urban centre, plus a There are almost a thousand businesses listed in the Agriculture is a historic tradition that represents the Located in Saugeen Shores, Kaumagraph International quality of life that far exceeds that of many larger areas. local directory, but agriculture and manufacturing, longest standing economic practice in the region. Ltd. is a world leader in the production of thermal With direct access to major centres in Ontario and the tourism, small business and energy are the primary Intensive livestock operations include beef and transfers. Kaumagraph is distributing world wide, with a northern U.S. via five provincial highways, Saugeen industries of the area. dairy, cattle and hogs. Bruce County beef is famous satellite office in Manchester. throughout the country.

Other Services Agriculture

Accommodation Utilities

Arts & Entertainment Construction Health Care Manufacturing Educational

Wholesale Administrative

Management Retail

Transportation

Professional Services Information

Finance

Real Estate

Business Industries Source: Business Register | Last Updated: June 2016

14 SAUGEEN SHORES · BUSINESS & INVESTMENT 15 Energy Saugeen Shores has a long-standing relationship with A multi-billion dollar project to restart two reactors, Ontario’s energy sector, due to its proximity to the Bruce as well as plans aimed at the potential construction of Nuclear Power Development, now known as Bruce new reactors on the twenty-three hundred acre site, will Power. The site forms the core of the municipality’s mean an influx of workers similar to those experienced economic base by providing highly skilled jobs with during the 1970’s and 1980’s. During the construction of good pay. Bruce Power is the largest employer in the the nuclear plant, more than nine thousand people were region, with approximately a third of its 4000 employees employed at the site. The spin-offs to the local economy living in Saugeen Shores. were dramatic, and continue to positively influence life in Saugeen Shores. Small Business There are two distinctly different urban cores within numerous gift shops, restaurants and grocery stores. the municipality of Saugeen Shores. Downtown Small businesses thrive throughout the community. Southampton has the look of a quaint turn of the century Saugeen Shores takes pride in fostering a pro-business fishing village and features a variety of retail stores and climate, which is aimed at helping people to realize their boutiques, restaurants and gift shops. In Port Elgin, the dreams. Main Street includes a mix of retail uses in addition to

200-499 Employees

100-199 Employees

“Travelers from all over the world visit to 50-99 Employees take advantage of the beautiful beaches and the world-renowned sunsets.” 20-49 Employees

10-19 Employees

1-4 Employees

Tourism 5-9 Employees The Lake Huron shoreline has attracted generations Highlights include the Chantry Island Lighthouse, built in of summer residents, and tourism continues to have 1859 and recently restored; the Bruce County Museum a major impact on the area. Travelers from all over and Archive, recently renovated, which celebrates the world visit Saugeen Shores to take advantage of the people, heritage and culture of Bruce County; Over the beautiful beaches, the fabulous attractions, and 40 kms of trails for walking, running or cycling; sandy the world-renowned sunsets. The local population beaches and warm water; and world famous award Business Sizes more than doubles during the summer, benefiting all winning sunsets every day! Source: Business Register | Last Updated: June 2016 businesses in the region.

16 SAUGEEN SHORES · BUSINESS & INVESTMENT SAUGEEN SHORES · BUSINESS & INVESTMENT 17 Public Administration Agriculture Labour Force Other Mining Arts & Entertainment Utilities Arts & Entertainment

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

Management No Certificate Manufacturing University Natural Resources

Business & Finance Trades & Transport

Sciences Below Degree

Health

College High School Education, Law & Government Sales & Service Art & Sports Apprenticeship 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 Saugeen Shores is the fastest growing community in the region, and ranked one Travel Times of the best places to live in Canada

2018 construction value was over $96 million, Sudbury which is a 25% increase from 2017 440 km Two hotels coming online this year

Boasting over 40 km of trail and 18km of waterfront

Two vibrant downtowns – Port Elgin and Southampton Ottawa 595 km

Saugeen Shores Kingston 476 km

Toronto 220 km Hamilton London 196 km 187 km

Windsor 349 km

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Recreation Five minutes from work to a pristine sand beach? Yes, The all season McGregor Point Provincial Park is a If fishing is your passion Saugeen Shores has what Port Elgin offers a safe port with 268 slips and all the please! delight to visit, with its complex eco-system. Enjoy a you’re looking for. Lake Huron is teeming with fish amenities. With miles of shoreline and acres of open wilderness, walk through silver maple swamps and cattail marshes species, including salmon, trout, pickerel and whitefish. If five minutes to the beach isn’t your thing, perhaps Saugeen Shores is a virtual paradise. in search of wildlife, or explore seven kilometers of Use a boat or wade into the Saugeen River, we two minutes to the golf course will do the trick. You can waterfront. Winter visitors can camp out in one of guarantee you’ll hook something worth writing home The Rail Trail is popular with those who walk, cycle, get into the swing at one of our five golf courses, which the yurts and enjoy hours of cross-country skiing about! and jog, cross country ski or snowshoe. Covering the range from challenging to more challenging. Featuring throughout the park. 8-kilometre distance between Southampton and Port Saugeen Shores and boating are synonymous. Sailing lots of variety, there’s enough golfing in Saugeen 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 Shores to fill up all of the hours you used to spend into a green corridor for all types of non-motorized canoeists and kayakers from across Ontario. Stretching accommodate you. commuting. fun. Additional trails linking the community are being 102 kilometers from Hanover to Southampton, the developed yearly as part of the Town’s Parks and Trails Saugeen River is wide and slow moving in spots, with Master Plan. rapids and eddies in others; it provides a full range of “Five minutes from work to a pristine experiences. Access points and parks provide facilities For those who prefer motors, there are thousands of along the way. sand beach? Yes, please!” kilometers of snowmobile and ATV trails throughout Bruce and Grey Counties.

22 23 Housing Utilities With the help of knowledgeable local realtors, you’ll find Saugeen Shores is serviced by Union Gas, housing in Saugeen Shores. Whether you are seeking Westario Power and Hydro One. Capacity is plentiful a family home or a modern space to rent, residential through municipal water and sewer services. Local developments are rising and providing options in the telecommunication services include Bruce Telecom Town of Saugeen Shores. and Eastlink. The proven growth rate in the municipality speaks to the accessibility of housing and other attractive assets to 27,613 help call Saugeen Shores home. In 2018 Saugeen Shores issued 268 new dwelling units “The BIAs are engaged and actively – single detached dwellings, townhouse dwellings and apartment style dwelling units. This is an increase of 60 16,729 playing a role for the Saugeen Shores residential units from 2017. 14,799 business community.”

1,551,362 1,496,337

1,099,251 2,256 Residential - 200m3 1,503 2,148

Commercial - 10,000m3

Arts, Culture & Heritage 3 Industrial - 100,000m Saugeen Shores Total Survey Average Southwest Average 3 Throughout the year visitors and residents can enjoy the performance or check out the Bruce County Museum to Industrial - 500,000m 304,560 308,150 arts, culture and heritage of Saugeen Shores. pick up some of Bruce County’s rich history. 221,834 Development Charges (Single Detached) 23,317 32,430 34,123 The premier cultural event in the community is The Port Elgin BIA along with the Southampton BIA Saugeen Shores Survey Average Southwest Average Residential Building Permit Fee Pumpkinfest, an annual festival that draws more plan events year round. From winter dining/tasting than 60 thousand visitors to the community during opportunities through to spring celebration, summer Water & Sewer Cost of Service Development Fees the first weekend of October. More than 45 events festivals to festive holiday lighting, the BIAs are Source: Municipal Report | Last Updated: January 2017 Source: Municipal Report | Last Updated: January 2017 and attractions, including the giant pumpkin weigh- engaged and actively playing a role for the Saugeen off, highlight the festival, which provides ‘Family Fun Shores business community. Second to None’. The annual Southampton Craft show draws artists 6,042 The annual Canadian Big Band celebration has kept and crafts people from across Ontario. At the nearby Detached Bungalow the music of the Big Band Era alive in Saugeen Shores Southampton Art School, thousands of students 4,389 4,395 for more than a decade, while band shell concerts keep have explored their inner artists since 1957, studying 2 Storey Home 3,955 music lovers entertained through the summer. Once painting, drawing, sculpture, cooking, jazz and drama. 3,213 Senior Executive Home a week at the Port Elgin beach gazebo you can watch The Shoreline Artists’ annual Studio Tour provides and 2,414 an award-winning sunset while tapping your toes to the interesting glimpse into the workspaces of some of the Walk Up Apartment (per unit) 1,472 1,445 band of the week. In Southampton watch the swans areas pre-eminent artists and craftspeople. Located in 1,236 Neigh Shopping (per sq ft) glide around Fairy Lake while enjoying a concert in the Southampton, the Southampton Art School is one of the 642 Motels (per suite) lakeside band shell. oldest, most respected summer art schools in Ontario. 1.05 3.31 That’s not all the entertainment by a long shot. With an enrollment of over 900 and classes from March Saugeen Shores Total Survey Average Organizations like the Bruce County Playhouse have to November the school has enriched the lives and been rehearsing and are ready to entertain. Stop by enhanced the skills of thousands of students - from Property Taxes Source: Municipal Report | Last Updated: January 2017 the historical Town Hall in Southampton to catch a young beginners to seasoned professionals.

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 representing most major of Georgian College. denominations.

Health Care The Southampton Hospital is one of six hospitals In early 2018, Southampton Hospital opened its brand operated by Grey Bruce Health Services in the Grey new Emergency Department. This 10,000 square-foot and Bruce region. addition is modern, spacious and bright, and has 11 The 24/7 emergency department has the second treatment rooms.The Laboratory is currently undergoing highest volume of emergency visits across GBHS’ a significant renovation and will double in size by the hospitals, due in large measure to the influx of tourists time it opens to the public in 2019. 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.

Great Lakes Waterfront Trail by 26 SAUGEEN SHORES · COMMUNITY SERVICES Martin Lortz, Oct. 2017. 27 In Their What our Southampton In Their What our Port Elgin Own Words business owners say Own Words business owners say

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 the specializing in European delights. The demand for community for me. It has an abundance of beautiful tooling, automation, and robotic solutions. “Energy textile industry. “l can run a global business in Port Elgin artisan food is huge in Southampton – we expect to natural landscapes and community heart beyond pioneers have caught on - Port Elgin is the community while enjoying an exceptional quality of life. Here, l can double our capacity next year!” comparison. People here are exploring new things and for innovative thinking, engineering and technology. It is ship products all over the world by day, be on the beach finding there is enormous opportunity – not just within very easy for industry professionals to engage with each with my kids that afternoon, and on the golf course that the mediums of fine arts and sculpture, but music, other here and cluster growth is happening quickly.” evening.” foods, 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 & 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 & 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.” EMILY LAUR Southampton Arts Centre For more information on doing business – Art School & Gallery in Saugeen Shores visit

Emily Laur is the Program Manager at one of the oldest, most respected art schools in Ontario. “Southampton has become a destination for the arts. Our students love that they can stroll to boutique shops or the beach on their lunch, and both our residents and visitors appreciate and desire high quality art. The Southampton Arts Centre is here to enrich creative minds through inspiration and education.”

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

Luke Charbonneau Mayor of Saugeen Shores [email protected]

David Smith Chief Administrative Officer [email protected]

Jessica Linthorne Manager, Strategic Initiatives [email protected] 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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