Encountering Grey County
The County of Grey is located in the subregion of Southern Ontario and. As part of the Georgian Triangle, part of the county borders on Georgian Bay. Grey County originally comprised of 26 municipalities, amalgamated in January 2001, reducing the towns, villages, and townships to 9. At the time of the 2016 Canadian Census the population was approximately 93,830. A growing county, Grey offers business and individuals a place to grow and expand.
The Economy
Creating and fostering a positive investment climate for business and individuals to grow and prosper is a key factor in the county’s economic plan. Interaction with one another to support existing business and to attract new business and investment is vital. The economy supports key businesses like health care, manufacturing, construction, and agriculture. Grey County offers many programs including investment opportunities, skills and training platforms, and employment incentives; moving forward to build a better community.
Lifestyle
A flourishing arts community supports public galleries along with many private galleries. Rich with history, stories of local hero’s and events are told in museums throughout the county, celebrating heritage of community. Live theatre and music halls like the Roxy Theatre in Owen Sound draw many visitors annually. Grey county’s distinctive landscapes and magnetic lifestyle offer many venues for stress free living. Cross-county skiing, off-road ATVing and snowmobiling, on-farm experiences, rural garden tours, amazing beaches, enticing spas, along with antiques and collectible shops, if you do not already live here, you will lack for nothing should you choose to call Grey County home.
The Economy
Creating and fostering a positive investment climate for business and individuals to grow and prosper is a key factor in the county’s economic plan. Interaction with one another to support existing business and to attract new business and investment is vital. The economy supports key businesses like health care, manufacturing, construction, and agriculture. Grey County offers many programs including investment opportunities, skills and training platforms, and employment incentives; moving forward to build a better community.
Lifestyle
A flourishing arts community supports public galleries along with many private galleries. Rich with history, stories of local hero’s and events are told in museums throughout the county, celebrating heritage of community. Live theatre and music halls like the Roxy Theatre in Owen Sound draw many visitors annually. Grey county’s distinctive landscapes and magnetic lifestyle offer many venues for stress free living. Cross-county skiing, off-road ATVing and snowmobiling, on-farm experiences, rural garden tours, amazing beaches, enticing spas, along with antiques and collectible shops, if you do not already live here, you will lack for nothing should you choose to call Grey County home.
