South Bruce Peninsula
| South Bruce Peninsula | |
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| Town (lower-tier) | |
| Town of South Bruce Peninsula | |
The Malcolm Bluff near Purple Valley,
as seen across Colpoy's Bay |
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 South Bruce Peninsula
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| Coordinates: 44°44′N 81°12′W / 44.733°N 81.200°WCoordinates: 44°44′N 81°12′W / 44.733°N 81.200°W | |
| Country |
 Canada
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| Province |
 Ontario
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| County | Bruce |
| Formed | January 1, 1999 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Janice Jackson |
| • Federal riding | Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound |
| • Prov. riding | Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound |
| Area | |
| • Land | 538.32 km2 (207.85 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 8,413 |
| • Density | 15.6/km2 (40/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Postal Code | N0H |
| Area code(s) | 519 and 226 |
| Website | www |
South Bruce Peninsula is a town at the base of the Bruce Peninsula of Ontario, Canada, in Bruce County between Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. It was formed on January 1, 1999, when the Town of Wiarton, the Village of Hepworth, and the townships of Albemarle and Amabel were amalgamated.
According to Town records, the Corporation of the Town of South Bruce Peninsula is an amalgamated municipality consisting "of the former Town of Wiarton, Township of Albemarle, Village of Hepworth and Township of Amabel. This new municipality was created to provide necessary political representation, administrative support and necessary municipal services on behalf of the residents of the Town of South Bruce Peninsula."
Tourism, particularly cottage rental and providing services to visitors, is the major industry in the area. Many cottages are found along Sauble Beach (North and South).
The town comprises a number of villages and larger communities. These include Allengord, of Adamsville, Clavering, Colpoy's Bay, Elsinore, Hepworth, Hope Bay, Howdenvale, Mar, McIvor, Oliphant, Park Head, Purple Valley, Red Bay and Howdendale, Sauble Beach, and Wiarton. The administrative centre of the region is found in Wiarton.
An elected mayor, deputy major and three councilors provide the municipal government, guided by provincial legislation. A number of Committees and local Boards assist Council. "Council establishes policies and budgets for programs and services delivered by the Town of South Bruce Peninsula." The Legislative Services Department includes the Clerk's Division, By-Law Enforcement and Animal Control, and the Building Division.
The Town's Community-Based Strategic Plan, Creating Our Future, was originally completed in 2012 and was updated in 2014 and 2016. The intent is to "ensure the protection of the natural resources while balancing the desire for business, tourism and recreational opportunities."
The Parks & Recreation Department services parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, ball diamonds, arena, aquatic programs and various programs. The town has Fire stations but policing is provided by the Ontario Provincial Police from the Wiarton Detachment.
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