Town of South Bruce Peninsula Community Profile

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T own of S outh B ruce P eninsula
Community Profile
All information extracted from 2001 Census unless otherwise indicated
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Town of South Bruce Peninsula
Community Profile
Table of Contents
Economic Development Plan 02
At a Glance 03
Demographics 11
Business Environment 16
Trade and Commerce 18
Creating an Environment for Business 20
Quality of Life Factor 21
Accommodation 25
Key Contacts 26
Economic Development Plan
2005 Economic Development Plan
Economic development can best be described in terms
In positioning our community, we have focused our
of objectives - the creation of jobs and wealth, and the
economic development efforts on enhancing industrial
improvement of quality of life. But economic
development in the area; the continued revitalization of
development must also be seen as a process that
our downtowns; opportunities for additional residential
involves all aspects of a community and influences
development including waterfront development;
growth and restructuring of an economy to enhance the
supporting activities for our agricultural community
economic well being of a community.
that will ensure its long term viability; and an enhanced
tourism product that will continue to attract visitors to
Having hired an economic development officer in 2004,
our area for years to come.
the implementation of an Economic Development Plan
for the Town of South Bruce Peninsula is an important
The Town of South Bruce Peninsula is committed to a
next step in guiding the Town’s economic development
healthy and prosperous future for our residents and
decision making and realizing benefits for the whole
businesses and will continue to play an active role in
community. It also represents the basis on which to
supporting and nurturing local business development.
create a vision for the Town’s economic future.
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COMMUNITY PROFILE
TOWN OF SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA
At a Glance
A Gateway Location
The Town of South Bruce Peninsula is located at the
The Town of South Bruce Peninsula's location positions
gateway to Ontario's spectacular Bruce Peninsula. The
it within 2 to 3 hours of Ontario's major urban markets
area starts at Provincial Highway 21 and heads north
of Toronto, Hamilton and Kitchener-Waterloo and only
along the Lake Huron shoreline through the communi-
25 minutes from the City of Owen Sound.
ties of Sauble Beach, Oliphant and Red Bay, and north
from Provincial Hwy No. 6 through Hepworth and
The Town also benefits from a well established
Wiarton. Wiarton and the Village of Colpoy’s Bay are
transportation network. The Town's access to Provincial
nestled in Colpoy’s Bay with vistas of Georgian Bay.
Highways 4, 6, 9, 86, and 21 (all toll-free highways with
no weight restrictions) provide connecting routes to
A lower tier municipality located in the County of
Highway 401 and major Southern Ontario and Northern
Bruce, the Town of South Bruce Peninsula was created
United States markets.
in 1999 as a result of the amalgamation of the former
Townships of Albemarle, Amabel, the Village of
Hepworth and the Town of Wiarton.
LEGEND
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Photo : David Elliott
At a Glance
Driving distances to major urban areas are as follows:
City
Distance
Hamilton
London
Kitchener
Windsor/Detroit
Toronto
Brampton
Owen Sound
217 km
237 km
184 km
375 km
221 km
178 km
31 km
2
2
2
2
2
2
hrs.,
hrs.,
hrs.,
hrs.,
hrs.,
hrs.,
48 minutes
59 minutes
21 minutes
26 minutes
54 minutes
19 minutes
25 minutes
Moderate Climate
Due to the Town’s position between two large bodies of
In the winter, large amounts of moisture that evaporate
water, Lake Huron and Georgian Bay, it enjoys a much
off the water create heavy cloud cover. This moisture
more moderate climate than other nearby communities.
helps the Town have a longer, frost-free season in the
In the summer, the Bruce Peninsula usually has more
fall, yet keeps the Town colder for a longer period of
sunshine than other parts of southern Ontario, as the
time in the spring. The chart below illustrates the
large bodies of water deflect weather systems away
weather statistics for the Town of South Bruce
from South Bruce Peninsula.
Peninsula.
WEATHER STATISTICS for the Town of South Bruce Peninsula
Average Monthly
Highest Monthly
Lowest Monthly
Average Snowfall
Average Rainfall
( Degrees Celcius)
( Degrees Celcius)
( Degrees Celcius)
( mm)
( mm)
January
-4.9
2.6
-22.8
52.4
20.4
February
-5.4
9
-19.7
70.6
57.9
March
-2.6
8.4
-18.5
57.7
9
6,3
26
-4.2
0.4
31.5
April
May
12.4
26.9
-0.6
0
113.8
June
16.9
32.3
5.5
0
60
July
18.4
30.7
6.4
0
33.2
August
19.9
32.8
8.6
0
82.2
September
14.3
29.6
2.7
0
154.5
October
04
9
24.2
-4
1.2
152
November
6.2
16.8
-2.8
1
70.3
December
1
18.1
-9.3
131.6
29.9
COMMUNITY PROFILE
At a Glance
Population and Labour
Force Growth
South Bruce Peninsula's population is increasing.
and stable and reliable labour force for businesses.
Over the decade between 1991 and 2001, the Town's
The current labour force of 3,945 persons are employed
population has increased by 5%. In 2001, Statistics
in a broad range of sectors including sales and service,
Canada reported a population of 8,090 persons.
the trades, manufacturing, agriculture, and health care.
Population growth has ensured a strong local economy
MAJOR BUSINESSES in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula
Company Name
Sector
Number of Employees
Barry's Construction & Installation
General Contractors
Bluewater District School Board
Education
Kirkland Brothers Supermarket
Grocers-Retail
20-49
Woodland Park
Resort
20-49
A & A Natural Stone
Stone-Natural
20-49
Brough & Whicher Ltd
Trusses (Manufacturers)
10-19
Ebel Quarries Inc
Quarries/Mining
Frontier Log Homes
Prefabricated Wood Building Mfg
Gateway Haven
Nursing Care Facilities
Grey Bruce Peninsula Health Services (Wiarton)
Hospital
Laidlaw
Bus Lines/Transportation
Solway's Food Market
Grocery Store
50-99
Tim-Br Mart
Building Materials
20-49
10-19
131
50 - 99
20-49
100-249
120
50 - 99
Municipal
The Wiarton Inn Restaurant
Restaurant
20-49
143
William Hepburn Sawmill
Sawmill
10-19
Tim Horton
Restaurant
35
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At a Glance
MAJOR BUSINESSES Located Nearby the Town of South Bruce Peninsula
Company Name
Sector
Shouldice Designer Stone (Shallow Lake/Hepworth)
Stone-Natural
Number of Employees
100-250
TransContinental Printing-RBW Graphics (Owen Sound)
Printing Plant
650
SPI Industries Inc (Shallow Lake)
Plastic-Moulder, Manufacturer
Canadian Tire (Port Elgin)
Hardware-Retail
20 - 49
Home Depot (Owen Sound)
Household Retail
100-250
Edwards SPX (Owen Sound)
(Head Office & Manufacturing)
Life Safety Systems
Hobart Food Equipment Group (Owen Sound)
Food Service/Equipment
100-250
Wal-Mart (Owen Sound)
Retailer
100-250
EPH Tools & Machining Limited (Lion's Head)
Machine and Steel Roofing Sales
Goodyear Canada (Owen Sound)
Belt Manufacturing Facility
40
450
50
200
A Strong Agricultural Sector
In addition to the business community, the Town of
production comprising the main farming activities. The
South Bruce Peninsula and Bruce County has a strong
quality gravel deposits throughout the region have also
agricultural sector with livestock husbandry and crop
ensured a thriving aggregate industry.
AGRICULTURAL PROFILE for Town of South Bruce Peninsula and Bruce County (2001)
Bruce County
Total number of operators
3,245
230
Total number of farms
2,345
164
Land area (km2)
4,156
637
247,449
19,387
Total area of farms (hectares)
Total gross farm receipts (excluding forest products sold) ($)
309,996,102
9,196,569
1,591,157,380
78,943,469
1. Alfalfa and alfalfa mixtures
39,760
n/a
2. Soybeans
29,039
n/a
3. Corn for grain
26,196
n/a
Total farm capital (market value $)
Top five crops (hectares)
4. All other tame hay and fodder crops
12,875
n/a
5. Barley
10,107
n/a
Livestock statistics
06
n/a
Total cattle and calves
182,340
n/a
Total pigs
129,125
n/a
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At a Glance
Key Points of Interest
The Town of South Bruce Peninsula has many key
when the lighting and angles are just right, the face
points of interests that contribute to high quality of life
of the maiden can be seen in the cliffs.
for its residents and serve as attractions to a growing
number of visitors to the area. People come to the Town
The Gallery of Early Canadian Flight, located in a
to hunt, fish, hike, camp, snowmobile, and relax at the
cafe setting overlooking the Wiarton-Keppel
beach, among other activities.
District Airport, is a collection of aircraft models,
archival photos, artist's prints and videos of
Some key points of interest in the town include:
historic moments in Canada's aviation history.
The Bruce Trail, which runs along the Niagara
Sauble Beach, is the second longest freshwater
Escarpment overlooking Georgian Bay, is Ontario’s
beach in the world. The Sauble Beach area also
longest and most popular hiking trail with a length
offers marvellous attractions, such as: Sauble Falls
of 780 kilometres.
Provincial Park, The Rankin River Canoe Route,
Sauble Speedway and Sauble Beach Amusements.
The M.S. CHI-CHEEMAUN Ferry, which operates
In 2002 Sauble Beach was voted the number one
between Tobermory (at the tip of Bruce Peninsula)
beach in Ontario by the Toronto Star and in 2004
to South Baymouth on Manitoulin Island.
was named one of the top 10 beaches in Canada by
MacLean's Magazine.
Wiarton Marina/Bluewater Park, is a full service
marina located along the east side of Georgian Bay
Sauble Beach is also a candidate to receive the Blue
in Wiarton. Nearby Bluewater Park has a picnic
Flag, an international award for clean beaches. To
area, large play equipment for kids and a
qualify for this international award, beaches must
swimming pool. Wiarton's Historic Train Station,
meet 27 specific criteria based on water quality,
which was originally constructed in 1904, was
environmental management, environmental
restored and relocated to Bluewater Park where it
education, safety and services. If awarded, the
now serves as an Information Centre providing
Blue Flag will fly at Sauble Beach in 2006
assistance to visitors.
The Oliphant Fen, a naturalist’s delight, is a
Spirit Rock Conservation Area, north of Wiarton,
boardwalk built by local field naturalists which can
has the ruins of an early 1900's mansion that was
be accessed on the Shore Road north of Oliphant.
the centre of culture in the area. The site features a
This fen showcases rare orchids such as the ram’s
path along the shore, an impressive view from the
head orchid, special flowers, such as the indian
top of the Niagara Escarpment, a spiral staircase to
plantain, the insectivorous pitcher plant, lady
the water's edge, and access to the Bruce Trail. The
slipper, and many other wild flowers.
name “Spirit Rock” is derived from a legend
involving an Indian maiden who threw herself over
a cliff after being disowned by her tribe. Today,
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At a Glance
Golf Courses. Four beautiful golf courses exist in
The Purple Valley Maple Syrup Festival. Every
the Town of South Bruce Peninsula. Three are
year on Easter Saturday the Purple Valley Women's
located between Hepworth and Sauble Beach and
Institute along with a horde of volunteers, stage the
the forth is located north of Hepworth.
Peninsula's largest Maple Syrup Festival.
Sugar-bush tours, pancakes, petting zoo, arts and
The Bruce Peninsula Mountain Biking Adventure
crafts and pony rides all add up to one
Park. The park comprises a 22 km network of
adventurous morning. The day winds up with a
mountain bike trails at various levels of difficulty.
dance at 9:00 pm with the Midnite Blue live band.
There are a wide variety of technical trail features
such as log rides, suspension bridges, teeter totters,
Bruce County Attractions. The entire Bruce County
and elevated boardwalks. The Park is about a
has approximately 51 attractions, including
10-minute drive north east of Wiarton, and is
museums, galleries, animal-oriented attractions,
free of charge.
performing arts events and venues, sports-oriented,
water-oriented and history-oriented attractions.
The Wiarton Willie Festival. The annual Wiarton
Further, there are 18 golf course, 23 marinas, and 18
Willie Festival is the largest winter festival in the
parks, conservation areas and trails available to the
Grey Bruce region. The festivities and excitement of
public for day and/or overnight use.
February 2 draws international media coverage
and more than 20,000 visitors and residents
annually to witness Canada's groundhog
soothsayer's prediction for the end of winter.
The Sauble
Arch
This sign has been welcoming people to the pristine shores of Sauble
Beach for more than forty years.
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At a Glance
A Range of Local Services
The Town of South Bruce Peninsula offers a variety of
conveniences include a Liquor Store and Beer Store in
services to residents and visitors alike, including motels,
both Sauble Beach and Wiarton, and nationally
cottage facilities, bed and breakfast accommodations,
recognized department and hardware stores.
and various camping facilities. The downtown areas of
the towns and villages also provide a variety of retail,
In addition, to the range of local services, nearby Owen
entertainment, dining and personal services. Sauble
Sound offers downtown shopping as well as the
Beach has a Value Mart and Wiarton contains a newly
Heritage Place Mall Shopping Centre which is anchored
renovated IGA Garden Centre. Other local
by Food Basics, Sears, and Zellers.
Main St,
Sauble
Beach
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At a Glance
Key Contacts:
315 George Street
Wiarton, Box 310, N0H 2T0
Donna Elliott
Economic Development Officer
1-519-534-1400
Bruce County
578 Brown Street
Wiarton, Box 129, N0H 2T0
Chris Hughes
Tourism Coordinator
1-800-268-3838
Bluewater Park Information Centre (Train Station)
Wiarton, Ontario
1-519-534-3111
Sauble Beach Information Centre
642 Main Street, Sauble Beach
1-519-422-1262
Information
Centre,
Bluewater
Park
This historic train station is now the home of the Information Cente in Wiarton, providing all the information
you need to enjoy the area while gazing out over beautiful Colpoy’s Bay.
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Demographics
Population by Age
The Town of South Bruce Peninsula has reported a 2001
to a stable labour force. Further, a significant portion of
population of 8,090. A large number of our residents
our population is between the ages of 5 to19, which
are between the ages of 20 to 54, which contributes
represents the future employment base.
Town of South Bruce Peninsula AGE BREAKDOWN (2001)
20%
16%
12%
8%
4%
85 years and over
75 to 84 years
65 to 74 years
55 to 64 years
45 to 54 years
35 to 44 years
25 to 34 years
20 to 24 years
5 to 19 years
0 to 4 years
0%
Education Levels
There is a broad mix of education attainment in the
or industrial operations with specific skill-sets and
Town of South Bruce Peninsula. This ensures that the
education requirements.
Town is well positioned to sustain a range of business
South Bruce Peninsula LEVEL OF EDUCATION
Less than grade 9
675
High School
2,315
Trades certificate or
diploma
Other non-university
education
University
965
1,470
790
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
Number of People
SOURCE: urbanMetrics inc., based on data from Statistics Canada, 2001 Census of Canada
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Demographics
Labour Force by Age
The Town of South Bruce Peninsula has a ready supply
are committed to staying here which ensures a stable
of skilled and semi skilled labour. People in the town
and reliable workforce for business.
LABOUR FORCE Indicators by Age Group (2001)
TOTAL 15+
15-24
25-54
55+
3,760
540
2,435
785
SOURCE: urbanMetrics inc., based on data from Statistics Canada, 2001
Labour Force by Occupation
Town of South Bruce Peninsula LABOUR FORCE BY OCCUPATION (15 Years and over)
Labour Force
All Occupations
Management
99%
490
13%
Senior management
15
0%
Specialist managers
45
1%
Managers in retail trade, food and accommodation
290
8%
Other managers
135
4%
350
9%
Business, finance and administrative
Professional
50
1%
Finance and insurance
70
2%
Secretaries
80
2%
Administrative and regulatory
55
1%
Clerical supervisors
10
0%
Clerical occupations
90
2%
135
4%
Natural and applied sciences
Professional
50
1%
Technical
85
2%
Health occupations
175
5%
Professional
15
0%
Nurses and supervisors
80
2%
Technical occupations
55
1%
Assisting/support occupations
30
1%
230
6%
Social science, education, government and religion
Judges, lawyers, psychologists, social workers,
ministers of religion, policy and program officers.>.>>>...
Teachers and professors
Paralegals, social service workers and occupations in
education and religion
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% Total of Labour Force
3,735
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55
1%
105
3%
75
2%
Demographics
Town of South Bruce Peninsula LABOUR FORCE BY OCCUPATION (15 Years and over)
Labour Force
% Total of Labour Force
Art, culture, recreation and sport
55
Professional occupations
0
0%
50
1%
1,050
28%
20
1%
75
2%
190
5%
Technical occupations
Sales and service
Supervisors
Wholesale, technical, insurance, real estate sales, retail,
wholesale and grain buyers
Retail salespersons and clerks
1%
Cashiers
80
2%
Chefs and cooks
65
2%
145
4%
35
1%
Food and beverage service
Protective services
Travel and accommodation, recreation
and sport attendants
35
1%
Childcare and home support
105
3%
Other sales and service
300
8%
765
20%
Trades, transport and equipment operators and related
Contractors and supervisors
Construction trades
Stationary engineers, power station operators,
electrical and telecommunications
15
0%
145
4%
50
1%
100
3%
Mechanics
90
2%
Other trades
45
1%
Heavy equipment, crane operators and drillers
85
2%
Machinists, metal forming, shaping and erecting
Transportation equipment operators, excluding labourers
140
4%
Helpers and labourers
90
2%
Primary industry-specific
240
6%
190
5%
Forestry, mining, oil and gas extraction, and fishing,
excluding labourers
10
0%
Primary production labourers
40
1%
245
7%
25
1%
Agriculture excluding labourers
Processing, manufacturing and utilities
Supervisors in manufacturing
Machine operators in manufacturing.
Assemblers in manufacturing
Labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities
Occupation - Not applicable
120
3%
70
2%
35
1%
20
1%
SOURCE: urbanMetrics inc., based on Statistics Canada 2001
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Demographics
Labour Force by Industry
LABOUR FORCE 15 Years and Over by Industry
All industries
3,735
99%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
165
4%
Mining and oil and gas extraction
100
3%
65
2%
Utilities
Construction
340
9%
Manufacturing
445
12%
Wholesale trade
130
3%
Retail trade
545
15%
Transportation and warehousing
100
3%
Information and cultural industries
45
1%
Finance and insurance
70
2%
Real estate and rental and leasing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Management of companies and enterprises
85
2%
165
4%
0
0%
Administrative & support, waste management &
remediation services
105
3%
Educational services
170
5%
Health care and social assistance
385
10%
Arts, entertainment and recreation
30
1%
Accommodation and food services
475
13%
Other services (except public administration)
225
6%
90
2%
20
1%
Public administration
Industry - Not applicable
SOURCE: urbanMetrics inc., based on data from Statistics Canada 2001
Income Statistics
Housing Statistics
In 2001, the average household income for South Bruce
Housing stock in the Town is dominated by
Peninsula was $46,204, while the average personal
single-family detached homes that include new
income was $24,289.
construction and older, historic character homes.
There is also an abundance of recreational properties.
Economic Indicators
The Town’s unemployment rate is 4.3%. The labour
force participation rate, which is the share of the
working-age population that is engaged in the labour
market, is 56.1%.
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The popularity of the area has attracted new
residents from South Western Ontario and the
Greater Toronto Area. New residents to the area
hail from South-Western Ontario and the western
end of the Greater Toronto Area.
Demographics
OCCUPIED PRIVATE DWELLING BY STRUCTURE TYPE (2001)
Occupied Private Dwellings by Structure Type
South Bruce Peninsula
Total Dwellings
3,380
Single detached houses
3,060
Semi-detached/row/duplex
45
Apartments
265
Movable Dwellings
5
Average Value of Owned Occupied Dwelling
$129,964
Average Gross Monthly Rental Payments
$555
SOURCE: urbanMetrics inc., based on data from Statistics Canada, 2001 Census of Canada
Building Permit Activity
Development activity is strong in the Town of South
work value equaled $26,059,700, a 104% increase over
Bruce Peninsula. In 2003, the total work value of all
the previous year. Much of this was attributed to new
building permits equaled $12,729,232. In 2004 the total
industrial, commercial and institutional construction.
Town of South Bruce Peninsula BUILDING PERMIT ACTIVITY (2004)
Count
Work Value
Permit Fees
$94,064.25
New Residential
67
$10,083,000.00
Alterations & Repairs
50
$1,419,200.00
$15,746.50
Buildings (Ind. Com. & Inst)
3
$12,078,000.00
$133,783.00
Additions
57
$1,132,000.00
$13,033.25
Accessory Buildings
55
$1,347,500.00
$13,345.75
Town of South Bruce Peninsula BUILDING PERMIT ACTIVITY (2003)
New Residential
Count
75
Work Value
$9,486,675.00
Permit Fees
$100,657.00
Alterations & Repairs
55
$769,250.00
$7,954.50
Buildings (Ind. Com. & Inst)
3
$260,000.00
$2,965.00
Additions
55
$1,448,857.00
$15,731.25
Accessory Buildings
56
$764,450.00
$7,130.75
SOURCE: urbanmetrics inc., based on information provided by the Town of South Bruce Peninsula
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Business Environment
Property Tax Rate
The Town of South Bruce Peninsula offers competitive
tax rates for business, industry and residential
development.
TOTAL TAX RATES (%) - Town of South Bruce Peninsula (2005)
Residential/Farm
0.0141
Farm Land
0.0035
Managed Forest
0.0035
Industriall
0.0424
Commercial
0.0289
Commercial Excess Vacant
0.0203
Commercial Vacant Land
0.0203
Industrial Excess Vacant Unit
0.0276
Multi-Residential
0.0168
Pipeline
0.0229
Parking Lot
0.0290
SOURCE: urbanMetrics inc., based on information from the Town of South Bruce Peninsula
Cost per Acre of Commercial
Industrial Land
There is a range of available serviced and unserviced
Bruce County Planning & Economic Development
commercial and industrial land in the Town of South
Department
Bruce Peninsula. An inventory of industrial lands and
578 Brown Street P. B. Box 129
buildings is maintained on the Bruce County
Wiarton, Ontario
Community Futures Development Corporation website
N0H 2T0
at www.bruceinvest.com. Staff at the Bruce County
1-519-534-2092
Planning & Economic Development Department can
[email protected]
assist with providing details on available commercial
and industrial lands.
The average cost per acre of serviced industrial land in
the Town of South Bruce Peninsula area ranges from
$10,000 to $25,000 per acre.
The average cost per square foot of serviced commercial
space in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula area ranges
from $30,000 to $50,000 per lot.
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Natural Gas
MONTHLY PRICE OF NATURAL GAS (Residential, Commercial, Industrial)
41.6 cents per m3
Gas
Monthly Charge
$14.00
Delivery Charge
5.61 cents ( First 1,400 m3 )
0.00954 cents per m3
Storage Charge (if applicable)
These figures fluctuate quarterly
SOURCE: Union Gas Limited, 2005
Water & Sewer
WATER AND SEWER SERVICE RATES (Billed bi-Monthly)
Single Family Residential Properties (per day)
Water
Sewer
$1.29
$0.97
Commercial Consumers (per day)
Apartment Building
first 10,000 gallons
$1.29
$0.97
balance (per 1,000) gallons
$4.39
$3.29
Barber Shop
$1.39
$1.03
Beauty Salons
$2.18
$1.62
Churches
$1.29
$0.07
Dentist
$1.44
$1.08
Restaurants
$2.68
$2.01
Service Stations
$2.40
$1.80
Bed and Breakfast Residences
$1.39
$1.03
Motels - Base rate (per unit/per day)
$2.48
$1.83
plus per 1,000 gallons
$4.19
$3.12
First 10,000 gallons
$1.47
$1.10
Balance (per 1,000 gallons)
$4.41
$3.28
Metered Commercial Consumer
Other Commercial
Community wells in Sauble Beach
Lots with buildings
$150.00 bi-monthly
$2.47 per day
Vacant lots
$200.00 per annum
0.55 cents per day
Most of the municipality is on private wells and septic systems
SOURCE: Town of South Bruce Peninsula, 2005
Sewer rates are for Wiarton only
Electricity Rates
MONTHLY AVERAGE ELECTRICITY COSTS
The rate for Nov 1/05 to April 30/06 is:
Up to 1.000 kWh
5.0 cents
More than 1,000 kWh
5.8 cents
Monthly charge
Approximately $20.00
SOURCE: urbanMetrics inc., based on data from Bruce County
May 1/06 the rate will change
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Trade and Commerce
Financial Services
Financial Planning Consultants
The Town of South Bruce Peninsula provides the
There are several Financial Planning Consultants within
community with a wide variety of financial services and
the Town of South Bruce Peninsula, including: AFP
institutions. Beside the services offered in Wiarton,
Wealth Management, TD Bank Financial Group, Royal
Sauble Beach and the surrounding areas, nearby Owen
Bank, Sun Life of Canada (Clarica) and Investors Group.
Sound also offers numerous financial services.
Financial Planning Consultants also provide investment
services. Owen Sound also has a wide array of Financial
Chartered Banks
Wiarton offers two Charted Bank branches. Royal Bank
of Canada and TD Canada Trust are both located on the
main street. Sauble Beach also offers a branch of the
Planning Consultants and Institutions, including the
Investment Planning Counsel of Canada.
Credit Unions
Royal Bank of Canada. Owen Sound has five bank
Meridian Credit Union, Desjardins Credit Union
branches to choose from: Royal Bank of Canada, TD
and Grey Bruce Health Services Credit Union are
Canada Trust, Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Montreal
all located in Owen Sound, and used by South Bruce
and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.
Peninsula residents.
Federal Business Development Bank Community Futures Program
There are two nearby Federal Business Development
The local Community Futures Program - Bruce
Banks. One is located in Stratford, Ontario and can be
Community Futures Development Corporation - is
contacted at 1-519-271-5650. The other is located in
managed and administered in Kincardine, Ontario, and
Owen Sound and can be contacted at 1-519-371-5666.
can be reached at 1-519-396-8141 or 1-888-832-2232.
There is also a satellite Community Futures
Finance Companies
There are currently no finance companies located in the
Town of South Bruce Peninsula, however, nearby Owen
Sound offers the following services:
Development Corporation office in Owen Sound,
which can be reached at 1-519-372-9936.
Stock & Bond Brokers
The nearest brokerage houses available are situated in
City Financial (formally AVCO)
Owen Sound and include RBC Dominion Securities,
Farm Credit Corporation
TD Evergreen, Merrill Lynch, Edward Jones and
Trans Canada Credit Corp. Ltd
BMO Nesbitt Burns.
Insurance Agencies
There are five insurance agencies available in the
Town of South Bruce Peninsula.
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Trade and Commerce
Real Estate
Lawyers
There are eleven Real Estate Offices within The Town of
There are six Lawyer’s offices in the area. There are
South Bruce Peninsula with a range of both Brokers and
three in Wiarton, two in Sauble Beach and one in
Sales Representatives.
Allenford.
Wiarton
Willie,
Bluewater
Park
Enjoy Bluewater Park with it s vistas of the escarpment, the marina and Colpoy s Bay in the company
of our famous resident, Wiarton Willie.
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Creating an Environment for Business
The Town of South Bruce Peninsula is committed to
medical facilities is only 30 minutes away by car.
creating a high-quality environment for business
Toronto is a half hour by air. The airport houses a
investment. Through initiatives such as enhanced use of
Weather Canada office that provides reports to
lands around the Wiarton-Keppel District Airport, the
recreational boaters and pilots. The airport has
construction of a new public high school and hospital,
excellent approach lighting and is certified by
the Town is positioning itself to ensure that businesses
Transport Canada.
and residents flourish.
Wiarton-Keppel Airport Initiative
Peninsula Shores District School
The Peninsula Shores District School located in
The Wiarton-Keppel District Airport is sited on an
Wiarton, is a new facility combining both elementary
escarpment bluff of 820 acres overlooking Colpoy’s Bay
and secondary school students. The town's original
and the limestone cliffs of the beautiful Bruce Peninsula.
limestone high school has been designated as a
The facility has the best infrastructure between Sault Ste.
heritage property, opening the door for the creative
Marie and Toronto, with the longest, widest and flattest
re-use of the building for new commercial / residential
main paved runway (5021 feet long and 150 feet wide).
/ institutional uses.
The airport has superior approach lighting and
instrumentation, and a two-story terminal with
The new school has many benefits for the students and
passenger and pilot lounges and facilities.
the community. A theatre with permanent seating will
The airport can accommodate small aircraft and large
be provided, as well as a full-scale drama room, a
corporate DC9s, 727s and 737s. It has a Point of Entry
cafeteria, a running track and a space for a playground
status for customs and immigration and operates 24/7,
and community events.
year round.
Wiarton Hospital
The Wiarton-Keppel District Airport is seeking an
investor interested in developing recreational facilities
such as a resort, golf course, airpark and light industrial
enterprises for the extensive airport lands. A market
survey has been conducted to determine interest in the
airpark. A major interest is the development of a tourist
air charter business which has the ability to enhance our
growing tourism market. Water, sewer, hydro and
natural gas services border the airport for access.
The Bruce Peninsula, a UNESCO designated World
Biosphere Preserve, is minutes away by automobile, as
is the community of the Town of South Bruce Peninsula
(Wiarton) where there is a fine hospital and excellent
shopping. The scenic City of Owen Sound with a major
shopping mall and plazas, box stores and superb
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Wiarton Hospital was built in 1994, and provides the
Town of South Bruce Peninsula with state of the art
health care facilities. The hospital is comprised of 22
beds, and includes both emergency and ambulatory
services.
The hospital offers obstetrics, dental surgery and
mental health and addictions programs. An allied
health building for doctor’s offices and community
services, such as the Bruce Mental Health Support
Services, is also on site along with the Victoria Order
of Nurses and the Community Care Access Centre.
Quality of Life Factor
Health Care
The Town of South Bruce Peninsula has numerous
There are six general practitioners located in Wiarton
health care facilities to serve the community. Wiarton
and a further two practitioners in Sauble Beach. The
Hospital provides emergency and ambulance services,
Town also benefits from the presence of chiropractic,
and is comprised of 22 beds. In addition, the
dentistry and optometry services.
Grey-Bruce Regional Health Centre, located in
Owen Sound, is the area’s largest and best equipped
Nursing Services for the Town of South Bruce Peninsula
facility. This regional hospital serves as an educational
are available through the Victoria Order of Nurses
and training hospital, and acts as the regional referral
(VON), Para Med Home Health Care, Olsten Health
centre for Grey and Bruce counties with over 50
Services, and Care Partners are all administrated in
specialists on staff.
Owen Sound. The Town also offers one nursing facility,
two retirement homes and retirement apartments.
Sauble
Beach
Much more that just a great place to spend the summer.
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Education
Bruce County has an exceptional education system,
Aged, and Social Housing. Numerous programs and
consisting of the Blue Water District School Board which
services are also offered. There are also training and
is responsible for the public schools and the Bruce-Grey
employment assistance programs offered to residents
Roman Catholic Separate School Board of Education
of South Bruce Peninsula including:
which is responsible for the separate schools. Within the
Town of South Bruce Peninsula there are three Primary
& Secondary school facilities:
Owen Sound Human Resource Centre of Canada, which
offers employment services for workers,
Hepworth Central Public School
employers and students and youth.
(enrollment of 460 Students)
Contact Information: Karen Henderson 1-519-376-4280
Amabel-Sauble Community School
YMCA Community & Employment Services, which
(enrollment of 215 Students)
offers job connections for students/youth 16 years of
Peninsula Shores District School
age and older, apprenticeship referrals, and career
info/counselling.
(enrollment of 650 students)
Contact Information: 1-519-371-9222 Ext. 232.
Institute for Outdoor Education &
Environmental Studies
Bruce County Ontario Works, which includes public
(in-residence and classroom programs for
assessment services, and an Employment Resource
students in Grey and Bruce County)
Centre. Contact Information: 1-519-881-0431.
assistance, employment assistance, subsidized childcare,
Nearby, Owen Sound also offers post secondary studies.
Bruce Peninsula Learning Centre, which offers adult
Georgian College of Applied Arts and Technology offers
literacy and basic training, job search training and
an array of part-time and full-time educational studies
computer training, language/literacy training and prior
as well as night courses on its campus. Creative Career
learning assessment and recognition.
Systems (CCS) is a training facility which offers job
Contact Information: Nancy Hall 1-5191534-4911
training diploma programs for a variety of different
fields directed mainly to the computer technology field.
The Academy of Learning in Owen Sound is a
Computer & Business Career College with a range of
computer courses to help get a job or upgrade skills.
Social Services
There is a wide range of social services available to the
residents of South Bruce Peninsula. Bruce County has
a Social Services Department consisting of four
divisions: Income Support, Day Care, Homes for the
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Bruce Advisory & Financial Services (delivered by
Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation),
which offers small business financing, business advisory
services, small business training, self employment and
assistance programs, and resources and economic
development training.
Contact Information: Mary Ellen Graham 1-519-396-8141
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (delivered by
the Bluewater District School Board), which offers
apprenticeship referral, career info/counselling, high
school diploma and school work transition.
Contact Information: Barbara Wright 1-519-986-3410
and cottages are all available. In 2001, the average cost
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of a dwelling was $129,964 while the average rental
price of a dwelling was $555 per month.
Employment Centre (delivered by Job Directions),
which includes adjustment assessment services, an
Employment Resource Centre and summer
program/jobs.
Contact Information: Julie Sinclair 1-519-924-0189.
Adult Learning Centre (Adult Literacy Program), which
According to the Royal LePage 2005 Recreational
Property Report, the average prices in South Bruce
Peninsula for waterfront cottages was $250,000 and
$125,000 for inland lots.
Libraries
includes adult upgrading-literacy, adjustment services,
The Town of South Bruce Peninsula has three libraries:
assessment services, language/literacy training, prior
Sauble Library, Wiarton Library, and Hepworth Library.
learning assessment and recognition and school work
These libraries provide a wide range of services,
transition.
including high speed internet usage, computer
Contact Information:
training, photocopying, printing, and faxing services.
Tim Nicholis-Harrison 1-519-376-6628
Fire & Safety
Parks & Recreation
There are many parks and recreational opportunities
within the Town of South Bruce Peninsula. Recreational
The South Bruce Peninsula Fire Department has two
clubs and organizations include: the Minor Hockey
Fire Stations (Sauble Beach and Wiarton). The two
Association, Minor Soccer Association, Minor Softball
detachments are comprised of forty-six Fire Fighters, a
Association, Minor Lacrosse, Parks and Rec, Sauble
Fire Chief and a Deputy Chief.
Anglers and Hunters, Sauble Beach Provincial Park,
Bruce Peninsula Sportsman Association, Men’s
The Wiarton Detachment of the Ontario Provincial
Recreational Hockey, and the Figure Skating Club.
Police covers the Town of South Bruce Peninsula. The
Classes are offered in dance, ballet, jazz, aquatic,
detachment includes a Staff Sergeant, four Sergeants,
gymnastics, lawn bowling, and fitness.
twenty-one Constables and two Civilian Staff
Administrators.
There are also many outdoor activities, including
hiking, camping, and relaxing at the beach. Winter
Housing
activities include snowmobiling the extensive trail
system, and cross-country skiing through the Sauble
The Town of South Bruce Peninsula offers a full range of
Dune Trails. For indoor enthusiasts the curling club in
residential housing types and tenures, located in safe,
Wiarton and Allenford and the Wiarton and District
secure, well-kept areas. Two story brick homes on quiet
Arena have several activities.
tree lined streets, waterfront residences, country estates,
stone farmhouses, historical homes, low-rise apartments
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Events & Festivals
The Town of South Bruce Peninsula holds a variety of
Each year this legendary groundhog attracts over
events and festivals throughout the year for locals and
20,000 locals and visitors to the area for news of his
visitors to enjoy. The Town constantly updates their
prediction.
website, which has all events, times and dates. The
website address is www.southbrucepeninsula.com or
Other main events and festivals in the area include:
www.wiarton-willie.org.
The Annual Santa Claus Parade; Canada Day Festivities;
A major festival event in the Town of South Bruce
Peninsula is the Wiarton Willie Festival. As an
Ambassador for the area, Willie leads residents and
visitors through a winter break in February and holds
them in anticipation as to whether spring will come
sooner or later.
Chi-Cheemaun Spring Cruise; Cops for Cancer; Giant
Spring Auction & Dance; Mountain Lake Jamboree;
Pow-Wow - Cape Croker; The Purple Valley Maple
Syrup Festival; The Rotary Village Fair; Sauble’s Deck
Day Dance; Sandfest; Saugeen Bluffs Maple Syrup
Festival; Snow-a-rama/Ski-a-rama; and the Wiarton &
District Agricultural Society Fall Fair.
Bluewater
Park in
Wiarton
What better place to enjoy a sunset, beautiful Bluewater Park in Wiarton.
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Accommodation
The Town of South Bruce Peninsula offers a wide
variety of accommodations to satisfy the needs of the
travelling public. These include: motels, cottages, bed
and breakfasts and camping facilities. There are
Bruce County Tourism
Contact: Chris Hughes
1-800-268-3838
[email protected]
approximately 15 motels, 15-20 cottage facilities and 17
bed and breakfast accommodations within the
municipality. For further assistance contact our local
The Information Centre staff can assist you with
information centers toll free number at 1-877-844-9884,
choosing the appropriate location for your vacation.
or call directly to one of the information centres below.
For a comprehensive and updated business directory of
Bluewater Park Information Centre
(Train Station)
Wiarton, Ontario
1-519-534-3111
Sauble Beach Information Centre
642 Main St.
1-519-422-1262
Sauble Beach Chamber of Commerce
accommodations in South Bruce Peninsula, by type and
location, please visit the following websites:
www.southbrucepeninsula.com/business
www.explorethebruce.com
www.naturalretreat.com
www.brucepeninsula.org
www.saublebeach.com
www.greybruceyourway.com
Grey Bruce Bed & Breakfast
Association
Port Elgin, Ontario
Contact: John Smith
1-519-389-5386
Bruce Peninsula Tourism Association
Contact: Anne Weir
1-519-793-4740
[email protected]
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Key Contacts
Address:
Contact:
Phone:
Fax:
Website:
315 George Street, Wiarton, Ontario
N0H 2T0, P.O Box 310
Ruthann Carson
Chief Administrative Officer
Donna Elliott
Economic Development Officer
1-519-534-1400
1-519-534-4862
www.southbrucepeninsula.com
Bruce Community Futures
Development Corporation
Address:
Contact:
Phone:
Fax:
Website:
281 Durham Street,
Kincardine, Ontario N2Z 2X9
Mary Ellen Graham
1-519-396-8141
1-519-396-8346
www.bruce.on.ca /
www.bruceinvest.com
Bruce Peninsula Tourism Association
Contact:
Website:
Anne Weir
[email protected]
Bruce Grey, Huron Perth
Georgian Triangle Training Board
Address:
Contact:
Website:
P.O. Box 1078
Walkerton, ON N0G 2V0
Virginia Lambdin
[email protected]
Bruce County Planning and Economic
Development Department
Address:
Contact:
Website:
578 Brown St, Box 129,
Wiarton, ON, N0H 2T0
Chris LaForest
www.naturalretreat.com
Sauble Beach Chamber of Commerce
Contact:
Website:
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Barry Ross
www.saublebeach.com
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South Bruce Peninsula
Chamber of Commerce
Contact:
Website:
Susan Given
www.sbpcc.org
Saugeen Shores Small Business
Enterprise Centre
Address:
Contact:
Phone:
Email:
Saugeen Shores Municipal Building,
600 Tomlinson Drive,
P.O. Box 820
Pt Elgin ON N0H 2C0
Jill Roote
1-519-832-2008
[email protected]
Saugeen Shores Small Business
Enterprise Centre
(Satellite office - Town of South Bruce Peninsula)
Address:
Contact:
Phone:
Email:
316 George Street
Wiarton, N0H 2T0
Jill Roote
1-519-534-3948
[email protected]
Member of Provincial Parliament
Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound
Address:
Contact:
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
1047 Second Avenue East,
Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 2H8
Bill Murdoch, MPP
1-519-371-2421
1-519-371-0953
[email protected]
Member of Parliament
Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound
Address:
Contact:
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
1131 2nd Ave. E.,
Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 2J1
Larry Miller, MP
1-519-371-1059
1-519-371-1752
[email protected]
Key Contacts
Ministry of Agriculture Food
and Rural Affairs
Address:
Phone:
Fax:
163 8th Street East,
Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 1K9
1-519-371-4717
1-519-371-7437
Ministry of Tourism
Address:
Phone:
Fax:
30 Duke Street, Suite 405
Kitchener, Ontario N2H 3W5
1-519-578-3600
1-519-578-1632
Ministry of Economic
Development & Trade
Address:
Phone:
Fax:
30 Duke Street West, Suite 906
Kitchener, Ontario N2H 3W5
1-519-744-6391
1-519-571-6104
Wiarton
Marina at
Bluewater
Park,
Wairton
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Come to the Town of South Bruce Peninsula and join in the family fun. With a high
quality of life, a friendly and thriving business environment and an abundance of recreational
opportunities and attractions, the Town of South Bruce Peninsula is the perfect place
to live, work, visit and play.

Town of South Bruce Peninsula Community Profile

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