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SAUGEEN SHORESONTARIO > BLUEWATER REGION• www.visitportelgin.ca www.visitsouthampton.ca• www.visitsaugeenshores.ca• Incorporating Port Elgin and Southampton• Located in Bruce county, on the eastern shore of Lake Huron• Population: 12,660• Approx. 50 km southwest of Owen Sound; 220 km

northwest of Toronto

Average Temperatures: [ º c]

Ave JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

High -3 -3 3 9 15 21 23 22 19 13 7 1

Low -10 -11 -5 1 6 11 15 15 11 6 1 -6

Notable features: • In 1999, the towns of Port Elgin and Southampton were merged into the larger town of Saugeen Shores • Southampton was Ontario’s first port on the Bruce Coast • Early settlers were from Scotland, Ireland, England, and Germany • Major economic activities in this region are agriculture, small business, electricity generation and tourism. Bruce County beef is famous, with over a third of Ontario’s beef industry is based in this region • Few international students • Beautiful sunsets (short-listed as one of Canada’s Seven Wonders) • Notable people from the region include many NHL players (including Kevin Czuczman - currently with the NY Islanders) and Barbara Underhill - Olympic figure skater

Major Attractions: • Rail Trail is popular with walkers, cyclists, and joggers, cross country skiers and for snowshoeing • MacGregor Point Provincial Park: www.ontarioparks.com/english/macg.html • 12 beaches: www.visitsaugeenshores.ca/things-to-do/beaches/ • Performing Arts of Saugeen Shores (P.A.S.S.): http://thevibeinsaugeenshores.ca/ • Maelström Theatre Productions: http://www.maelstromtheatreproductions.ca/ • Pumpkinfest: www.pumpkinfest.org • Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre: www.brucemuseum.ca • Southampton Art Gallery: www.southamptonart.com • Port Elgin Railroad and The Station: www.visitportelgin.ca/profile/port-elgin-railroad-the-station/184/

Libraries: 3 public library branches Shopping Malls: Small shops and boutiques in downtown areas of Port Elgin and Southampton, Department stores and nearby shopping malls in Owen Sound Movie Theatres: 3-screen theatre in Port Elgin High Schools: 1 Public High School - Saugeen District Secondary School Public Transit: no public transit / local taxi service Transit to school may include: School bus / Walking

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Small Community

TOWN OF THE PRETTIEST SUNSETSSaugeen Shores is a town located on the Bruce Peninsula, on the eastern shore of Lake Huron. Known for its beautiful sunsets and local arts and culture, Saugeen Shores is an amalgamation of Port Elgin, Shouthampton and a few other smaller villages. With charming downtown areas, natural attractions, beautiful beaches (complete with nighly bagpipers), this lakeside town is well suited to offer visitors a charming glimpse into true a Canadian lifestyle.

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HIGH LEVEL AND WELCOMING HIGH SCHOOLS

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.

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

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 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.

BLUE MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT (55-100 km)

TORONTO (200 km)

Blue Mountains

BLUEWATER REGION

ONTARIO

Niagara Falls

OTTAWA

Lake Ontario

Georgian Bay

QUEBEC

Owen Sound

Bruce Peninsula National Park

Tobermory

Manitoulin Island

TORONTO

Lake Huron

Walkerton

Meaford

Kincardine

Wiarton

Hanover

Port Elgin/ Saugeen Shores

Grey Highlands

SCENIC BEAUTY / OUTDOOR RECREATION

MS Chi-Cheemaun Passenger and car ferry which traverses Lake Huron between Tobermory and Manitoulin Island

SMALL TOWN / HISTORIC CHARM