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Town of South Bruce Peninsula

Community Profile Town of South Bruce Peninsula

Community Profile

All information extracted from 2001 Census unless otherwise indicated

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Town of South Bruce PeninsulaCommunity Profile

Table of Contents

Welcome Message From Mayor 03

At a Glance 05

Demographics 13

Business Environment 18

Trade and Commerce 20

Creating an Environment for Business 22

Quality of Life Factor 23

Accommodation 27

Key Contacts 28

COMMUNITY PROFILETOWN OF SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA02

Photo : David Elliott

Welcome Message From Mayor

November, 2005

Message from the Mayor of the Town of South Bruce Peninsula

Welcome to the Town of South Bruce Peninsula. This Community Profile has been designed to give visitors and potential investors easy access to the amenities and services of our community.

The Town of South Bruce Peninsula is fortunate to offer an exceptional quality of life environment with beautiful scenery, ample access to shopping and services, a state of the art hospital, an airport with the best infrastructure between Sault Ste. Marie and Toronto, a wide social service network, parks, libraries and a multitude of recreational opportunities.

The Town of South Bruce Peninsula supports our local businesses enterprises because we know that developing business and creating jobs is critical to the health and vitality of our community.

As Mayor of this exciting community, I invite you to call me any time to discuss business opportunities in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula.

Mayor, Carl R. Noble

Town of South Bruce PeninsulaBox 310, 315 George StreetWiarton, Ontario N0H 2T01-877-534-1400

Mayor, Carl R. Noble

COMMUNITY PROFILETOWN OF SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA 03

Town of South Bruce Peninsula Council 2003-2005

Ward OneJohn ClosePat Varley

Ward TwoYvonne Harron

Jay Kirkland

Ward ThreeBrian Fulford

Mark Wunderlich

Ward FourGwen Gilbert

Stan Hoath

2005 Economic Development Plan

Economic development can best be described in termsof objectives - the creation of jobs and wealth, and the improvement of quality of life. But economic development must also be seen as a process thatinvolves all aspects of a community and influencesgrowth and restructuring of an economy to enhance theeconomic well being of a community.

Having hired an economic development officer in 2004,the implementation of an Economic Development Planfor the Town of South Bruce Peninsula is an importantnext step in guiding the Town’s economic developmentdecision making and realizing benefits for the wholecommunity. It also represents the basis on which to create a vision for the Town’s economic future.

In positioning our community, we have focused our economic development efforts on enhancing industrialdevelopment in the area; the continued revitalization ofour downtowns; opportunities for additional residentialdevelopment including waterfront development; supporting activities for our agricultural communitythat will ensure its long term viability; and an enhancedtourism product that will continue to attract visitors toour area for years to come.

The Town of South Bruce Peninsula is committed to ahealthy and prosperous future for our residents and businesses and will continue to play an active role in supporting and nurturing local business development.


At a Glance

A Gateway Location

The Town of South Bruce Peninsula is located at the gateway to Ontario's spectacular Bruce Peninsula. Thearea starts at Provincial Highway 21 and heads northalong the Lake Huron shoreline through the communi-ties of Sauble Beach, Oliphant and Red Bay, and northfrom Provincial Hwy No. 6 through Hepworth andWiarton. Wiarton and the Village of Colpoy’s Bay arenestled in Colpoy’s Bay with vistas of Georgian Bay.

A lower tier municipality located in the County ofBruce, the Town of South Bruce Peninsula was createdin 1999 as a result of the amalgamation of the formerTownships of Albemarle, Amabel, the Village ofHepworth and the Town of Wiarton.

The Town of South Bruce Peninsula's location positionsit within 2 to 3 hours of Ontario's major urban marketsof Toronto, Hamilton and Kitchener-Waterloo and only25 minutes from the City of Owen Sound.

The Town also benefits from a well established transportation network. The Town's access to ProvincialHighways 4, 6, 9, 86, and 21 (all toll-free highways withno weight restrictions) provide connecting routes toHighway 401 and major Southern Ontario and NorthernUnited States markets.



At a Glance

Moderate Climate

Due to the Town’s position between two large bodies ofwater, Lake Huron and Georgian Bay, it enjoys a muchmore moderate climate than other nearby communities.In the summer, the Bruce Peninsula usually has moresunshine than other parts of southern Ontario, as thelarge bodies of water deflect weather systems awayfrom South Bruce Peninsula.

In the winter, large amounts of moisture that evaporateoff the water create heavy cloud cover. This moisturehelps the Town have a longer, frost-free season in thefall, yet keeps the Town colder for a longer period oftime in the spring. The chart below illustrates the weather statistics for the Town of South BrucePeninsula.

Driving distances to major urban areas are as follows:

City DistanceHamilton 217 km 2 hrs., 48 minutesLondon 237 km 2 hrs., 59 minutesKitchener 184 km 2 hrs., 21 minutesWindsor/Detroit 375 km 2 hrs., 26 minutesToronto 221 km 2 hrs., 54 minutesBrampton 178 km 2 hrs., 19 minutes Owen Sound 31 km 25 minutes

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

April 6,3 26 -4.2 0.4 31.5

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 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


At a Glance

Population and Labour Force Growth

South Bruce Peninsula's population is increasing. Over the decade between 1991 and 2001, the Town's population has increased by 5%. In 2001, StatisticsCanada reported a population of 8,090 persons.Population growth has ensured a strong local economy

and stable and reliable labour force for businesses.The current labour force of 3,945 persons are employedin a broad range of sectors including sales and service,the trades, manufacturing, agriculture, and health care.


MAJOR BUSINESSES in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula

Company Name Sector Number of Employees

Barry's Construction & Installation General Contractors 10-19

Bluewater District School Board Education 131

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 50 - 99

Frontier Log Homes Prefabricated Wood Building Mfg 20-49

Gateway Haven Nursing Care Facilities 100-249

Grey Bruce Peninsula Health Services (Wiarton) Hospital 120

Laidlaw Bus Lines/Transportation 50 - 99

Solway's Food Market Grocery Store 50-99

Tim-Br Mart Building Materials 20-49

Town of South Bruce Peninsula Municipal 143

The Wiarton Inn Restaurant Restaurant 20-49

William Hepburn Sawmill Sawmill 10-19

Tim Horton Restaurant 35


At a Glance

A Strong Agricultural Sector

In addition to the business community, the Town ofSouth Bruce Peninsula and Bruce County has a strong agricultural sector with livestock husbandry and crop

production comprising the main farming activities. Thequality gravel deposits throughout the region have alsoensured a thriving aggregate industry.


MAJOR BUSINESSES Located Nearby the Town of South Bruce Peninsula Company Name Sector Number of Employees

Shouldice Designer Stone (Shallow Lake/Hepworth) Stone-Natural 100-250

TransContinental Printing-RBW Graphics (Owen Sound) Printing Plant 650

SPI Industries Inc (Shallow Lake) Plastic-Moulder, Manufacturer 40

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 450

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 50

Goodyear Canada (Owen Sound) Belt Manufacturing Facility 200

AGRICULTURAL PROFILE for Town of South Bruce Peninsula and Bruce County (2001)

Bruce County Town of South Bruce Peninsula

Total number of operators 3,245 230

Total number of farms 2,345 164

Land area (km2) 4,156 637

Total area of farms (hectares) 247,449 19,387

Total gross farm receipts (excluding forest products sold) ($) 309,996,102 9,196,569

Total farm capital (market value $) 1,591,157,380 78,943,469

Top five crops (hectares)

1. Alfalfa and alfalfa mixtures 39,760 n/a

2. Soybeans 29,039 n/a

3. Corn for grain 26,196 n/a

4. All other tame hay and fodder crops 12,875 n/a

5. Barley 10,107 n/a

Livestock statistics n/a

Total cattle and calves 182,340 n/a

Total pigs 129,125 n/a


Key Points of Interest

The Town of South Bruce Peninsula has many keypoints of interests that contribute to high quality of lifefor its residents and serve as attractions to a growingnumber of visitors to the area. People come to the Townto hunt, fish, hike, camp, snowmobile, and relax at thebeach, among other activities.

Some key points of interest in the town include:

The Bruce Trail, which runs along the NiagaraEscarpment overlooking Georgian Bay, is Ontario’slongest and most popular hiking trail with a lengthof 780 kilometres.

The M.S. CHI-CHEEMAUN Ferry, which operatesbetween Tobermory (at the tip of Bruce Peninsula)to South Baymouth on Manitoulin Island.

Wiarton Marina/Bluewater Park, is a full servicemarina located along the east side of Georgian Bayin Wiarton. Nearby Bluewater Park has a picnicarea, large play equipment for kids and a swimming pool. Wiarton's Historic Train Station,which was originally constructed in 1904, wasrestored and relocated to Bluewater Park where itnow serves as an Information Centre providingassistance to visitors.

Spirit Rock Conservation Area, north of Wiarton,has the ruins of an early 1900's mansion that wasthe centre of culture in the area. The site features apath along the shore, an impressive view from the top of the Niagara Escarpment, a spiral staircase tothe water's edge, and access to the Bruce Trail. Thename “Spirit Rock” is derived from a legend involving an Indian maiden who threw herself overa cliff after being disowned by her tribe. Today,

when the lighting and angles are just right, the faceof the maiden can be seen in the cliffs.

The Gallery of Early Canadian Flight, located in acafe setting overlooking the Wiarton-KeppelDistrict Airport, is a collection of aircraft models,archival photos, artist's prints and videos of historic moments in Canada's aviation history.

Sauble Beach, is the second longest freshwaterbeach in the world. The Sauble Beach area alsooffers marvellous attractions, such as: Sauble FallsProvincial Park, The Rankin River Canoe Route,Sauble Speedway and Sauble Beach Amusements.In 2002 Sauble Beach was voted the number onebeach in Ontario by the Toronto Star and in 2004was named one of the top 10 beaches in Canada byMacLean's Magazine.

Sauble Beach is also a candidate to receive the BlueFlag, an international award for clean beaches. Toqualify for this international award, beaches mustmeet 27 specific criteria based on water quality,environmental management, environmental education, safety and services. If awarded, the Blue Flag will fly at Sauble Beach in 2006

The Oliphant Fen, a naturalist’s delight, is a boardwalk built by local field naturalists which canbe accessed on the Shore Road north of Oliphant.This fen showcases rare orchids such as the ram’shead orchid, special flowers, such as the indianplantain, the insectivorous pitcher plant, lady slipper, and many other wild flowers.

At a Glance


Golf Courses. Four beautiful golf courses exist inthe Town of South Bruce Peninsula. Three arelocated between Hepworth and Sauble Beach andthe forth is located north of Hepworth.

The Bruce Peninsula Mountain Biking AdventurePark. The park comprises a 22 km network ofmountain bike trails at various levels of difficulty.There are a wide variety of technical trail featuressuch as log rides, suspension bridges, teeter totters,and elevated boardwalks. The Park is about a 10-minute drive north east of Wiarton, and is free of charge.

The Wiarton Willie Festival. The annual WiartonWillie Festival is the largest winter festival in theGrey Bruce region. The festivities and excitement ofFebruary 2 draws international media coverageand more than 20,000 visitors and residents annually to witness Canada's groundhog soothsayer's prediction for the end of winter.

The Purple Valley Maple Syrup Festival. Everyyear on Easter Saturday the Purple Valley Women'sInstitute along with a horde of volunteers, stage thePeninsula's largest Maple Syrup Festival. Sugar-bush tours, pancakes, petting zoo, arts andcrafts and pony rides all add up to one adventurous morning. The day winds up with adance at 9:00 pm with the Midnite Blue live band.

Bruce County Attractions. The entire Bruce Countyhas approximately 51 attractions, including museums, galleries, animal-oriented attractions,performing arts events and venues, sports-oriented,water-oriented and history-oriented attractions.Further, there are 18 golf course, 23 marinas, and 18parks, conservation areas and trails available to thepublic for day and/or overnight use.

The SaubleArch

This sign has been welcoming people to the pristine shores of SaubleBeach for more than forty years.

At a Glance


At a Glance

A Range of Local Services

The Town of South Bruce Peninsula offers a variety ofservices to residents and visitors alike, including motels,cottage facilities, bed and breakfast accommodations,and various camping facilities. The downtown areas ofthe towns and villages also provide a variety of retail,entertainment, dining and personal services. SaubleBeach has a Value Mart and Wiarton contains a newlyrenovated IGA Garden Centre. Other local

conveniences include a Liquor Store and Beer Store inboth Sauble Beach and Wiarton, and nationally recognized department and hardware stores.

In addition, to the range of local services, nearby OwenSound offers downtown shopping as well as theHeritage Place Mall Shopping Centre which is anchoredby Food Basics, Sears, and Zellers.


Main St,SaubleBeach

At a Glance


Key Contacts:

Town of South Bruce Peninsula315 George Street Wiarton, Box 310, N0H 2T0Donna ElliottEconomic Development Officer1-519-534-1400

Bruce County578 Brown StreetWiarton, Box 129, N0H 2T0Chris HughesTourism Coordinator1-800-268-3838

Bluewater Park Information Centre (Train Station)Wiarton, Ontario1-519-534-3111

Sauble Beach Information Centre642 Main Street, Sauble Beach1-519-422-1262

InformationCentre,BluewaterPark

This historic train station is now the home of the Information Cente in Wiarton, providing all the informationyou need to enjoy the area while gazing out over beautiful Colpoy's Bay.


Demographics

Population by AgeThe Town of South Bruce Peninsula has reported a 2001population of 8,090. A large number of our residentsare between the ages of 20 to 54, which contributes

to a stable labour force. Further, a significant portion ofour population is between the ages of 5 to19, which represents the future employment base.



Education LevelsThere is a broad mix of education attainment in theTown of South Bruce Peninsula. This ensures that theTown is well positioned to sustain a range of business

or industrial operations with specific skill-sets and education requirements.

Town of South Bruce Peninsula AGE BREAKDOWN (2001)

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SOURCE: urbanMetrics inc., based on data from Statistics Canada, 2001 Census of Canada

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Demographics


LABOUR FORCE Indicators by Age Group (2001)

TOTAL 15+ 3,760

15-24 540

25-54 2,435

55+ 785

SOURCE: urbanMetrics inc., based on data from Statistics Canada, 2001

Town of South Bruce Peninsula LABOUR FORCE BY OCCUPATION (15 Years and over)

Labour Force % Total of Labour Force

All Occupations 3,735 99%

Management 490 13%

Senior management 15 0%

Specialist managers 45 1%

Managers in retail trade, food and accommodation 290 8%

Other managers 135 4%

Business, finance and administrative 350 9%

Professional 50 1%

Finance and insurance 70 2%

Secretaries 80 2%

Administrative and regulatory 55 1%

Clerical supervisors 10 0%

Clerical occupations 90 2%

Natural and applied sciences 135 4%

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%

Social science, education, government and religion 230 6%

Judges, lawyers, psychologists, social workers, ministers of religion, policy and program officers.>.>>>... 55 1%

Teachers and professors 105 3%

Paralegals, social service workers and occupations in education and religion 75 2%

Labour Force by AgeThe Town of South Bruce Peninsula has a ready supplyof skilled and semi skilled labour. People in the town

are committed to staying here which ensures a stableand reliable workforce for business.

Labour Force by Occupation

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 1%

Professional occupations 0 0%

Technical occupations 50 1%

Sales and service 1,050 28%

Supervisors 20 1%

Wholesale, technical, insurance, real estate sales, retail, wholesale and grain buyers 75 2%

Retail salespersons and clerks 190 5%

Cashiers 80 2%

Chefs and cooks 65 2%

Food and beverage service 145 4%

Protective services 35 1%

Travel and accommodation, recreation and sport attendants 35 1%

Childcare and home support 105 3%

Other sales and service 300 8%

Trades, transport and equipment operators and related 765 20%

Contractors and supervisors 15 0%

Construction trades 145 4%

Stationary engineers, power station operators, electrical and telecommunications 50 1%

Machinists, metal forming, shaping and erecting 100 3%

Mechanics 90 2%

Other trades 45 1%

Heavy equipment, crane operators and drillers 85 2%

Transportation equipment operators, excluding labourers 140 4%

Helpers and labourers 90 2%

Primary industry-specific 240 6%

Agriculture excluding labourers 190 5%

Forestry, mining, oil and gas extraction, and fishing, excluding labourers 10 0%

Primary production labourers 40 1%

Processing, manufacturing and utilities 245 7%

Supervisors in manufacturing 25 1%

Machine operators in manufacturing. 120 3%

Assemblers in manufacturing 70 2%

Labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities 35 1%

Occupation - Not applicable 20 1%

SOURCE: urbanMetrics inc., based on Statistics Canada 2001

Labour Force by Industry

Demographics


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%

Utilities 65 2%

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 85 2%

Professional, scientific and technical services 165 4%

Management of companies and enterprises 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%

Public administration 90 2%

Industry - Not applicable 20 1%

SOURCE: urbanMetrics inc., based on data from Statistics Canada 2001

Income StatisticsIn 2001, the average household income for South BrucePeninsula was $46,204, while the average personalincome was $24,289.

Economic Indicators The Town’s unemployment rate is 4.3%. The labourforce participation rate, which is the share of the working-age population that is engaged in the labourmarket, is 56.1%.

Housing Statistics Housing stock in the Town is dominated by single-family detached homes that include new construction and older, historic character homes. There is also an abundance of recreational properties.

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


Town of South Bruce Peninsula BUILDING PERMIT ACTIVITY (2004)

Count Work Value Permit Fees

New Residential 67 $10,083,000.00 $94,064.25

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)Count Work Value Permit Fees

New Residential 75 $9,486,675.00 $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

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 ActivityDevelopment activity is strong in the Town of SouthBruce Peninsula. In 2003, the total work value of allbuilding permits equaled $12,729,232. In 2004 the total

work value equaled $26,059,700, a 104% increase overthe previous year. Much of this was attributed to newindustrial, commercial and institutional construction.


Business Environment

Cost per Acre of CommercialIndustrial Land

There is a range of available serviced and unservicedcommercial and industrial land in the Town of SouthBruce Peninsula. An inventory of industrial lands andbuildings is maintained on the Bruce CountyCommunity Futures Development Corporation websiteat www.bruceinvest.com. Staff at the Bruce CountyPlanning & Economic Development Department canassist with providing details on available commercialand industrial lands.

The average cost per acre of serviced industrial land inthe Town of South Bruce Peninsula area ranges from$10,000 to $25,000 per acre.

The average cost per square foot of serviced commercialspace in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula area rangesfrom $30,000 to $50,000 per lot.

Bruce County Planning & Economic DevelopmentDepartment578 Brown Street P. B. Box 129Wiarton, OntarioN0H [email protected]


TOTAL TAX RATES (%) - Town of South Bruce Peninsula (2005)

Residential/Farm 0.0141

Farm Land 0.0035

Managed Forest 0.0035

Industrial l 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

Property Tax Rate

The Town of South Bruce Peninsula offers competitivetax rates for business, industry and residential development.

WATER AND SEWER SERVICE RATES (Billed bi-Monthly)

Water Sewer

Single Family Residential Properties (per day) $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

Metered Commercial Consumer

Motels - Base rate (per unit/per day) $2.48 $1.83

plus per 1,000 gallons $4.19 $3.12

Other Commercial

First 10,000 gallons $1.47 $1.10

Balance (per 1,000 gallons) $4.41 $3.28

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


MONTHLY PRICE OF NATURAL GAS (Residential, Commercial, Industrial)

Gas 41.6 cents per m3

Monthly Charge $14.00

Delivery Charge 5.61 cents ( First 1,400 m3 )

Storage Charge (if applicable) 0.00954 cents per m3

These figures fluctuate quarterly

SOURCE: Union Gas Limited, 2005

MONTHLY AVERAGE ELECTRICITY COSTSThe 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

Natural Gas

Water & Sewer

Electricity Rates

Financial ServicesThe Town of South Bruce Peninsula provides the community with a wide variety of financial services andinstitutions. Beside the services offered in Wiarton,Sauble Beach and the surrounding areas, nearby OwenSound also offers numerous financial services.

Chartered Banks Wiarton offers two Charted Bank branches. Royal Bankof Canada and TD Canada Trust are both located on themain street. Sauble Beach also offers a branch of theRoyal Bank of Canada. Owen Sound has five bankbranches to choose from: Royal Bank of Canada, TDCanada Trust, Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Montrealand Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.

Federal Business Development Bank There are two nearby Federal Business DevelopmentBanks. One is located in Stratford, Ontario and can becontacted at 1-519-271-5650. The other is located inOwen Sound and can be contacted at 1-519-371-5666.

Finance Companies There are currently no finance companies located in theTown of South Bruce Peninsula, however, nearby OwenSound offers the following services:

City Financial (formally AVCO) Farm Credit Corporation Trans Canada Credit Corp. Ltd

Financial Planning Consultants There are several Financial Planning Consultants withinthe Town of South Bruce Peninsula, including: AFPWealth Management, TD Bank Financial Group, RoyalBank, Sun Life of Canada (Clarica) and Investors Group.Financial Planning Consultants also provide investmentservices. Owen Sound also has a wide array of FinancialPlanning Consultants and Institutions, including theInvestment Planning Counsel of Canada.

Credit Unions Meridian Credit Union, Desjardins Credit Union and Grey Bruce Health Services Credit Union are all located in Owen Sound, and used by South BrucePeninsula residents.

Community Futures Program The local Community Futures Program - BruceCommunity Futures Development Corporation - is managed and administered in Kincardine, Ontario, andcan be reached at 1-519-396-8141 or 1-888-832-2232.There is also a satellite Community FuturesDevelopment Corporation office in Owen Sound, which can be reached at 1-519-372-9936.

Stock & Bond Brokers The nearest brokerage houses available are situated inOwen Sound and include RBC Dominion Securities, TD Evergreen, Merrill Lynch, Edward Jones and BMO Nesbitt Burns.

Insurance Agencies There are five insurance agencies available in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula.


Trade and Commerce


Trade and Commerce


Real Estate There are eleven Real Estate Offices within The Town ofSouth Bruce Peninsula with a range of both Brokers andSales Representatives.

LawyersThere are six Lawyer’s offices in the area. There arethree in Wiarton, two in Sauble Beach and one inAllenford.

WiartonWillie,BluewaterPark

Enjoy Bluewater Park with it’s vistas of the escarpment, the marina and Colpoy’s Bay in the companyof our famous resident, Wiarton Willie.

Creating an Environment for Business

The Town of South Bruce Peninsula is committed to creating a high-quality environment for business investment. Through initiatives such as enhanced use oflands around the Wiarton-Keppel District Airport, theconstruction of a new public high school and hospital,the Town is positioning itself to ensure that businessesand residents flourish.

Wiarton-Keppel Airport InitiativeThe Wiarton-Keppel District Airport is sited on anescarpment bluff of 820 acres overlooking Colpoy’s Bayand the limestone cliffs of the beautiful Bruce Peninsula.The facility has the best infrastructure between Sault Ste.Marie and Toronto, with the longest, widest and flattestmain paved runway (5021 feet long and 150 feet wide).The airport has superior approach lighting and instrumentation, and a two-story terminal with passenger and pilot lounges and facilities. The airport can accommodate small aircraft and large corporate DC9s, 727s and 737s. It has a Point of Entrystatus for customs and immigration and operates 24/7,year round.

The Wiarton-Keppel District Airport is seeking aninvestor interested in developing recreational facilitiessuch as a resort, golf course, airpark and light industrialenterprises for the extensive airport lands. A market survey has been conducted to determine interest in theairpark. A major interest is the development of a touristair charter business which has the ability to enhance ourgrowing tourism market. Water, sewer, hydro and natural gas services border the airport for access.

The Bruce Peninsula, a UNESCO designated WorldBiosphere Preserve, is minutes away by automobile, asis the community of the Town of South Bruce Peninsula(Wiarton) where there is a fine hospital and excellentshopping. The scenic City of Owen Sound with a majorshopping mall and plazas, box stores and superb

medical facilities is only 30 minutes away by car.Toronto is a half hour by air. The airport houses aWeather Canada office that provides reports to recreational boaters and pilots. The airport has excellent approach lighting and is certified by Transport Canada.

Peninsula Shores District SchoolThe Peninsula Shores District School located in Wiarton, is a new facility combining both elementaryand secondary school students. The town's original limestone high school has been designated as a heritage property, opening the door for the creative re-use of the building for new commercial / residential / institutional uses.

The new school has many benefits for the students andthe community. A theatre with permanent seating willbe provided, as well as a full-scale drama room, a cafeteria, a running track and a space for a playgroundand community events.

Wiarton Hospital Wiarton Hospital was built in 1994, and provides theTown of South Bruce Peninsula with state of the arthealth care facilities. The hospital is comprised of 22beds, and includes both emergency and ambulatoryservices.

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 SupportServices, is also on site along with the Victoria Order of Nurses and the Community Care Access Centre.



Quality of Life Factor

Health CareThe Town of South Bruce Peninsula has numeroushealth care facilities to serve the community. WiartonHospital provides emergency and ambulance services,and is comprised of 22 beds. In addition, the Grey-Bruce Regional Health Centre, located in Owen Sound, is the area’s largest and best equippedfacility. This regional hospital serves as an educationaland training hospital, and acts as the regional referral centre for Grey and Bruce counties with over 50 specialists on staff.

There are six general practitioners located in Wiarton and a further two practitioners in Sauble Beach. TheTown also benefits from the presence of chiropractic,dentistry and optometry services.

Nursing Services for the Town of South Bruce Peninsulaare available through the Victoria Order of Nurses(VON), Para Med Home Health Care, Olsten HealthServices, and Care Partners are all administrated inOwen Sound. The Town also offers one nursing facility,two retirement homes and retirement apartments.


SaubleBeach

Much more that just a great place to spend the summer.


EducationBruce County has an exceptional education system, consisting of the Blue Water District School Board whichis responsible for the public schools and the Bruce-GreyRoman Catholic Separate School Board of Educationwhich is responsible for the separate schools. Within theTown of South Bruce Peninsula there are three Primary& Secondary school facilities:

Hepworth Central Public School(enrollment of 460 Students)

Amabel-Sauble Community School (enrollment of 215 Students)

Peninsula Shores District School(enrollment of 650 students)

Institute for Outdoor Education & Environmental Studies(in-residence and classroom programs for students in Grey and Bruce County)

Nearby, Owen Sound also offers post secondary studies.Georgian College of Applied Arts and Technology offersan array of part-time and full-time educational studiesas well as night courses on its campus. Creative CareerSystems (CCS) is a training facility which offers jobtraining diploma programs for a variety of differentfields directed mainly to the computer technology field.The Academy of Learning in Owen Sound is aComputer & Business Career College with a range ofcomputer courses to help get a job or upgrade skills.

Social Services There is a wide range of social services available to theresidents of South Bruce Peninsula. Bruce County has a Social Services Department consisting of four divisions: Income Support, Day Care, Homes for the

Aged, and Social Housing. Numerous programs andservices are also offered. There are also training andemployment assistance programs offered to residentsof South Bruce Peninsula including:

Owen Sound Human Resource Centre of Canada, whichoffers employment services for workers, employers and students and youth. Contact Information: Karen Henderson 1-519-376-4280

YMCA Community & Employment Services, whichoffers job connections for students/youth 16 years of age and older, apprenticeship referrals, and careerinfo/counselling. Contact Information: 1-519-371-9222 Ext. 232.

Bruce County Ontario Works, which includes publicassistance, employment assistance, subsidized childcare,assessment services, and an Employment ResourceCentre. Contact Information: 1-519-881-0431.

Bruce Peninsula Learning Centre, which offers adultliteracy and basic training, job search training and computer training, language/literacy training and priorlearning assessment and recognition. Contact Information: Nancy Hall 1-5191534-4911

Bruce Advisory & Financial Services (delivered by Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation),which offers small business financing, business advisory services, small business training, self employment andassistance programs, and resources and economic development training. Contact Information: Mary Ellen Graham 1-519-396-8141

Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (delivered bythe Bluewater District School Board), which offersapprenticeship referral, career info/counselling, highschool diploma and school work transition.




Contact Information: Barbara Wright 1-519-986-3410 Ext. 242

Employment Centre (delivered by Job Directions),which includes adjustment assessment services, anEmployment Resource Centre and summerprogram/jobs. Contact Information: Julie Sinclair 1-519-924-0189.

Adult Learning Centre (Adult Literacy Program), whichincludes adult upgrading-literacy, adjustment services,assessment services, language/literacy training, priorlearning assessment and recognition and school worktransition. Contact Information: Tim Nicholis-Harrison 1-519-376-6628

Fire & SafetyThe South Bruce Peninsula Fire Department has twoFire Stations (Sauble Beach and Wiarton). The twodetachments are comprised of forty-six Fire Fighters, aFire Chief and a Deputy Chief.

The Wiarton Detachment of the Ontario ProvincialPolice covers the Town of South Bruce Peninsula. Thedetachment includes a Staff Sergeant, four Sergeants,twenty-one Constables and two Civilian StaffAdministrators.

HousingThe Town of South Bruce Peninsula offers a full range ofresidential housing types and tenures, located in safe,secure, well-kept areas. Two story brick homes on quiettree lined streets, waterfront residences, country estates,stone farmhouses, historical homes, low-rise apartments

and cottages are all available. In 2001, the average costof a dwelling was $129,964 while the average rentalprice of a dwelling was $555 per month.

According to the Royal LePage 2005 RecreationalProperty Report, the average prices in South BrucePeninsula for waterfront cottages was $250,000 and$125,000 for inland lots.

LibrariesThe Town of South Bruce Peninsula has three libraries:Sauble Library, Wiarton Library, and Hepworth Library.These libraries provide a wide range of services, including high speed internet usage, computer training, photocopying, printing, and faxing services.

Parks & RecreationThere are many parks and recreational opportunitieswithin the Town of South Bruce Peninsula. Recreationalclubs and organizations include: the Minor HockeyAssociation, Minor Soccer Association, Minor SoftballAssociation, Minor Lacrosse, Parks and Rec, SaubleAnglers and Hunters, Sauble Beach Provincial Park,Bruce Peninsula Sportsman Association, Men’sRecreational Hockey, and the Figure Skating Club.Classes are offered in dance, ballet, jazz, aquatic, gymnastics, lawn bowling, and fitness.

There are also many outdoor activities, including hiking, camping, and relaxing at the beach. Winteractivities include snowmobiling the extensive trail system, and cross-country skiing through the SaubleDune Trails. For indoor enthusiasts the curling club inWiarton and Allenford and the Wiarton and DistrictArena have several activities.



Events & FestivalsThe Town of South Bruce Peninsula holds a variety ofevents and festivals throughout the year for locals and visitors to enjoy. The Town constantly updates their website, which has all events, times and dates. The website address is www.southbrucepeninsula.com orwww.wiarton-willie.org.

A major festival event in the Town of South BrucePeninsula is the Wiarton Willie Festival. As anAmbassador for the area, Willie leads residents and visitors through a winter break in February and holdsthem in anticipation as to whether spring will comesooner or later.

Each year this legendary groundhog attracts over 20,000 locals and visitors to the area for news of his prediction.

Other main events and festivals in the area include: The Annual Santa Claus Parade; Canada Day Festivities; Chi-Cheemaun Spring Cruise; Cops for Cancer; GiantSpring Auction & Dance; Mountain Lake Jamboree; Pow-Wow - Cape Croker; The Purple Valley MapleSyrup Festival; The Rotary Village Fair; Sauble’s DeckDay Dance; Sandfest; Saugeen Bluffs Maple SyrupFestival; Snow-a-rama/Ski-a-rama; and the Wiarton &District Agricultural Society Fall Fair.


What better place to enjoy a sunset, beautiful Bluewater Park in Wiarton.


BluewaterPark inWiarton

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, bedand breakfasts and camping facilities. There are approximately 15 motels, 15-20 cottage facilities and 17bed and breakfast accommodations within the municipality. For further assistance contact our localinformation centers toll free number at 1-877-844-9884,or call directly to one of the information centres below.

Bluewater Park Information Centre (Train Station)Wiarton, Ontario1-519-534-3111

Sauble Beach Information Centre642 Main St.1-519-422-1262

Sauble Beach Chamber of Commercewww.saublebeach.com

Grey Bruce Bed & Breakfast Association

Port Elgin, Ontario Contact: John Smith1-519-389-5386

Bruce Peninsula Tourism AssociationContact: Anne [email protected]

Bruce County Tourism Contact: Chris Hughes1-800-268-3838 [email protected]

The Information Centre staff can assist you with choosing the appropriate location for your vacation.

For a comprehensive and updated business directory ofaccommodations in South Bruce Peninsula, by type andlocation, please visit the following websites:

www.southbrucepeninsula.com/business

www.explorethebruce.com

www.naturalretreat.com

www.brucepeninsula.org

www.greybruceyourway.com




Key Contacts

Town of South Bruce PeninsulaAddress: 315 George Street, Wiarton, Ontario

N0H 2T0, P.O Box 310Contact: Ruthann Carson

Chief Administrative OfficerDonna ElliottEconomic Development Officer

Phone: 1-519-534-1400Fax: 1-519-534-4862Website: www.southbrucepeninsula.com

Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation

Address: 281 Durham Street, Kincardine, Ontario N2Z 2X9

Contact: Mary Ellen GrahamPhone: 1-519-396-8141Fax: 1-519-396-8346Website: www.bruce.on.ca /

www.bruceinvest.com

Bruce Peninsula Tourism AssociationContact: Anne WeirWebsite: [email protected]

Bruce Grey, Huron Perth Georgian Triangle Training Board

Address: P.O. Box 1078 Walkerton, ON N0G 2V0

Contact: Virginia LambdinWebsite: [email protected]

Bruce County Planning and EconomicDevelopment Department

Address: 578 Brown St, Box 129, Wiarton, ON, N0H 2T0

Contact: Chris LaForestWebsite: www.naturalretreat.com

Sauble Beach Chamber of CommerceContact: Barry RossWebsite: www.saublebeach.com

South Bruce Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

Contact: Susan GivenWebsite: www.sbpcc.org

Saugeen Shores Small Business Enterprise Centre

Address: Saugeen Shores Municipal Building, 600 Tomlinson Drive, P.O. Box 820 Pt Elgin ON N0H 2C0

Contact: Jill RootePhone: 1-519-832-2008Email: [email protected]

Saugeen Shores Small Business Enterprise Centre(Satellite office - Town of South Bruce Peninsula)

Address: 316 George StreetWiarton, N0H 2T0

Contact: Jill RootePhone: 1-519-534-3948Email: [email protected]

Member of Provincial ParliamentBruce-Grey-Owen Sound

Address: 1047 Second Avenue East, Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 2H8

Contact: Bill Murdoch, MPPPhone: 1-519-371-2421Fax: 1-519-371-0953Email: [email protected]

Member of ParliamentBruce-Grey-Owen Sound

Address: 1131 2nd Ave. E., Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 2J1

Contact: Larry Miller, MPPhone: 1-519-371-1059Fax: 1-519-371-1752Email: [email protected]


COMMUNITY PROFILETOWN OF SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA

Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs

Address: 163 8th Street East,Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 1K9

Phone: 1-519-371-4717Fax: 1-519-371-7437

Ministry of Economic Development & Trade

Address: 30 Duke Street West, Suite 906 Kitchener, Ontario N2H 3W5

Phone: 1-519-744-6391Fax: 1-519-571-6104

Ministry of TourismAddress: 30 Duke Street, Suite 405

Kitchener, Ontario N2H 3W5Phone: 1-519-578-3600Fax: 1-519-578-1632

WiartonMarina atBluewaterPark,Wairton


Key Contacts

Come to the Town of South Bruce Peninsula and join in the family fun. With a highquality 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.

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.

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