photo: Telfer Wegg

GREY HIGHLANDS

ONTARIO > BLUEWATER REGION

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www.greyhighlands.ca

Includes the communities/villages of Eugenia, Feversham, Flesherton, Kimberley, Markdale and Vandeleur Population: 9,520

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Approx. 30 km southeast of Owen Sound; 150 km northwest of Toronto

photo: Telfer Wegg

Notable features:

• Geographically, the municipality is a mix of villages, hamlets, rural and

heritage communities, and offers a variety of landscapes from agricultural flat lands, to rolling hills and wetlands.

Small Community

• 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

• 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

artists and musicians

HEARt of tHE bEAvER vALLEY

The Municipality of Grey Highlands is situated in one of the most beautiful parts of Grey County. Made up of the former Townships of Artemesia, Euphrasia, Osprey and the Villages of Markdale and Flesherton, the township proudly boast the natural beauty of waterfalls, the Bruce Trail, the Osprey Bluffs and the Saugeen and Beaver Rivers and encompass the “heart of the Beaver Valley”truly making Grey Highlands the place for all seasons. Recreational and outdoor adventures await from cross-country trails and downhill ski hills, hiking systems, conservation areas and public waterfronts. There is also a multi-use trail corridor which allows for walking, horseback, cycling and ATV riding. Eugenia Lake andthe Beaver River offer boat launch areas for small pleasure craft, rowboats, canoes and kayaks.

• Residents have a deep connection to the roots of the municipality with

many local residents descended from the original settlers to the area

• Agnes Macphail was an early champion of equal rights for women, and Canada’s first female MP. She is a local legend, having lived in the Grey

Highlands Municipality

• Notable alumni also includes Chris Neil, NHL player (Ottawa Senators)

Main Attractions:

• Bruce Trail (hiking and multi-use): www.brucetrail.org • Beaver Valley Ski Club: www.beavervalley.ca

• Eugenia Falls: www.visitgrey.ca/business/eugenia-falls

• South Grey Museum and Historical Library: www.greyhighlands.ca/museum.

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• 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

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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 features in the many small towns.

SCENIC BEAUTY / OUTDOOR RECREATION

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 • Dog Sledding • Fishing • Golfing • Hiking • Horseback Riding • Rollerblading • Sailing • Skating • Skiing • Snowboarding • Snowmobiling • Snowshoeing

MS Chi-Cheemaun

Passenger and car ferry which traverses Lake Huron between Tobermory and Manitoulin Island

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.

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HIGH LEVEL AND WELCOMING HIGH SCHOOLS

OTTAWA

Manitoulin Island Tobermory

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Bruce Peninsula National Park

ONTARIO

Georgian Bay

BLUE MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT (55 km)

Wiarton

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Meaford

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Port Elgin/
Saugeen Shores

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Owen Sound

Blue Mountains

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Grey Highlands
Hanover
Walkerton

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Kincardine

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TORONTO
BLUEWATER REGION

Lake Ontario
Lake Huron

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Niagara Falls

TORONTO (200 km)

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