WIARTON > BLUEWATER REGION • http://visitwiarton.ca • Located at the western end of Colpoys Bay, an inlet off , on the • Population: Wiarton 2,300 /South Bruce Peninsula 8,500 • Approx. 30 km northwest of ; 220 km northwest of Toronto

Notable features: • Since 1999, Wiarton is part of the town of South Bruce Peninsula; Small Community and is the administrive centre for the town • Geographically, the town is defined by the rugged limestone cliffs of the Niagara Escarpment (a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve) • Tourism forms an important part of the town’s modern economy as well as the summer cottage industry • Few international students gateway to the Main Attractions: • Wiarton Willie Festival (Groundhog Day, February): bruce peninsula www.wiarton.ca/Wiarton-Willie-Festival.htm • Wiarton Willie’s Home Wiarton is one of many towns incorporated in 1999 into • : http://brucetrail.org/ the larger Town of South Bruce Peninsula. With incredible • Bruce Caves: http://visitwiarton.ca/profile/bruces-caves/1109/ Niagara Escarpment shorelines, sandy beaches, ecological • Bruce Ski Club & Sauble Beach XC Ski Club wonderlands and superior festivals, this is an excellent www.bruceskiclub.ca // skisauble.freehostia.com immersion into Canadian town life. Wiarton is also home to • Wiarton Farmers Market the famous “Wiarton Willie”. Each February 2nd, known as • Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre: http://www.oec.bwdsb.on.ca/ Groundhog Day, Willie is coaxed out of his hole amid festivities. • Mountain Bike Adventure Park: www.mtbthebruce.com/trails/adventure-park.php His role is to predict whether there will be an early spring, • Sauble Beach: http://saublebeach.com/ depending on whether or not he sees his shadow. Libraries: Bruce Country public library has 18 branches, 1 in each of the main towns, including Wiarton Shopping Malls: Small shops and boutiques in downtown Wiarton (nearby shopping malls in Owen Sound) Movie Theatres: not in town (closest is in Owen Sound) High Schools: 1 Public High School - Peninsula Shores District School Public Transit: no public transit / local taxi service Transit to school may include: School bus / Walking

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The Bluewater Region. . . Within a two-hour drive of most major cities in Ontario lies the Bluewater region - a part of Grey County. This is an ideal destination for an international student to experience a true Canadian immersion as the region showcases classic natural Canadian beauty. Over 240 km of the Bruce Trail follow the Niagara Escarpment (a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve), making hiking one of the most popular pastimes. The Bruce Peninsula National Park and beautiful Cypress Lake are a short drive north. Artchitecture reflects the wide cultural heritage of the area’s early residents, evidencing strong Scottish, English and Germanic SCENIC BEAUTY / OUTDOOR RECREATION features in the many small towns.

Location: approx. 200 km northwest from Toronto On an inlet on the southern edge of Georgian Bay Less than half hour drive to Blue Mountain Ski Resort

Outdoor Sports: Boating • Canoeing/kayaking • Cycling • MS Chi-Cheemaun Dog Sledding • Fishing • Golfing • Hiking • Horseback Riding Passenger and car ferry which traverses between Tobermory and Manitoulin Island • Rollerblading • Sailing • Skating • Skiing • Snowboarding • Snowmobiling • Snowshoeing Recreation for students: • Art Galleries • Coffee shops • Festivals • Libraries • Music Concerts • Museums • Parks • Restaurants (formal and fast food) • Ski Resorts (nearby) • Shopping malls & centres • Sports • Theatre • Youth recreational centres SMALL TOWN / HISTORIC CHARM Why the Bluewater Region? • Few international students in the towns or schools ensure student receives a true Canadian immersion experience • Great outdoor sports and activities • Close to Blue Mountain Ski Resort • Modern methodologies and staff committed to ensuring every student’s success. HIGH LEVEL AND WELCOMING HIGH SCHOOLS QUEBEC

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Manitoulin Island

Tobermory  Bruce Peninsula National Park Georgian Bay ONTARIO BLUE MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT (55 km) Wiarton Meaford Port Elgin/   Owen Sound Blue Mountains Grey Highlands Kincardine  Hanover Walkerton TORONTO BLUEWATER REGION Lake Ontario Lake Huron

Niagara Falls  TORONTO (200 km)

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