photo: Telfer Wegg GREY HIGHLANDS ONTARIO > BLUEWATER REGION • www.greyhighlands.ca • Includes the communities/villages of Eugenia, Feversham, Flesherton, Kimberley, Markdale and Vandeleur • Population: 9,520 Approx. 30 km southeast of Owen Sound; 150 km photo: Telfer Wegg • northwest of Toronto Notable features: • Geographically, the municipality is a mix of villages, hamlets, rural and Small Community heritage communities, and offers a variety of landscapes from agricultural flat lands, to rolling hills and wetlands. • The Niagara Escarpment World Bio Reserve’s runs through the area. • Agriculture forms the basis of the region’s economy. Farms range from small family-owned to large and highly automated HEART OF THE • Mennonite families from Waterloo Region have migrated to Grey Highlands and contribute to the prosperity of the area’s agricultural lifestyle • Businesses also include art galleries—the area has become home to many BEAVER VALLEY artists and musicians The Municipality of Grey Highlands is situated in one of the • Residents have a deep connection to the roots of the municipality with most beautiful parts of Grey County. Made up of the former many local residents descended from the original settlers to the area Townships of Artemesia, Euphrasia, Osprey and the Villages • Agnes Macphail was an early champion of equal rights for women, and of Markdale and Flesherton, the township proudly boast the Canada’s first female MP. She is a local legend, having lived in the Grey natural beauty of waterfalls, the Bruce Trail, the Osprey Bluffs Highlands Municipality and the Saugeen and Beaver Rivers and encompass the “heart • Notable alumni also includes Chris Neil, NHL player (Ottawa Senators) of the Beaver Valley” truly making Grey Highlands the place for all seasons. Recreational and outdoor adventures await Main Attractions: from cross-country trails and downhill ski hills, hiking systems, • Bruce Trail (hiking and multi-use): www.brucetrail.org conservation areas and public waterfronts. There is also a • Beaver Valley Ski Club: www.beavervalley.ca multi-use trail corridor which allows for walking, horseback, • Eugenia Falls: www.visitgrey.ca/business/eugenia-falls cycling and ATV riding. Eugenia Lake andthe Beaver River offer • South Grey Museum and Historical Library: www.greyhighlands.ca/museum. boat launch areas for small pleasure craft, rowboats, canoes php?pgid=38 and kayaks. • Flesherton Farmer’s Market: www.fleshertonfarmersmarket.ca • Flesherton also has an arena and community centre Libraries: 3 branches (Flesherton, Walter Harris, Kimberley) Shopping Malls: Small retail shops and boutiques. Closest shopping mall is in Owen Sound Movie Theatres: not in town (closest is in Owen Sound or Collingwood) High Schools: 1 Public High School - Grey Highlands Secondary School Public Transit: no public transit / local taxi service Transit to school may include: School bus / Walking Average Temperatures: [ º c] Ave JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC High -2 -2 3 10 16 21 25 24 20 13 7 1 Low -10 -10 -6 1 6 10 14 14 10 4 1 -6 www.mliesl.com www.visitgrey.ca Discover: Bluewater 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 Lake Huron 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 OTTAWA Manitoulin Island Tobermory Bruce Peninsula National Park Georgian Bay ONTARIO BLUE MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT (55 km) Wiarton Meaford Port Elgin/ Owen Sound Saugeen Shores Blue Mountains Grey Highlands Kincardine Hanover Walkerton TORONTO BLUEWATER REGION Lake Ontario Lake Huron Niagara Falls TORONTO (200 km) www.mliesl.com.