Encountering The Bruce Peninsula
Just 3 hours from Toronto, the Bruce Peninsula, with highway 6 connecting Tobermory to Wiarton, reveals a vast range of nature destinations between Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. With many small towns and waterfront communities to explore and shop the Bruce Peninsula is sure to excite your senses, some of these communities include Hope Bay, Lion’s Head, Miller Lake, Dorcas Bay, Stokes Bay and the list goes on. With 2 national parks, the Bruce Peninsula National Park and the Fathom Five Marine Park, and oh the magnificent “Grotto”, the peninsula is a natural paradise. Several provincial nature reserves and the Niagara Escarpment (a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve) is comprised of limestone cliffs and lovely inland fresh-water lakes uniting to create a wondrous place for rejuvenating the tired soul.The Economy
Tourism is an important part of the local community’s economy, and the county receives thousands of visitors to the area each year. Seasonal visitors are attracted to the area’s cottages and resorts, and to the crystal-clear blue waters of the peninsula’s lakes and shorelines. With many outdoor activities including hiking, cycling, bird watching, garden tours, museums, star gazing, and romantic sunset viewing, there is no lack for the pleasure seeker for things to do both on and off the water.
Lifestyle
From Tobermory to Wiarton and everywhere in between, there are incredible benefits to living the Bruce Peninsula lifestyle. The relaxing and picturesque way of life promotes good health and leads to less stress. Living on the Bruce can mean taking daily hikes along the Niagara Escarpment, or a lounge in the crystal-clear waters of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. For everyone who makes the decision to stay, their lifestyle choice cannot be matched.
