Dave Rushton

Municipality of South Bruce

The Municipality of South Bruce has a unique character and spirit, shaped by the individual communities that make it, including the villages of Teeswater, Formosa and Mildmay and the former townships of Carrick and Culross. Created in 1999 as part of a county-wide municipal restructuring, the community is a blend of urban cores, agricultural lands, aggregate resources, and villages. This blend ensures access to essential products and services while ensuring the importance of retaining small-town character, local cultural heritage and agricultural roots. Located on the southern border of Bruce County, South Bruce is connected to Ontario's most populous regions through well-maintained highways, including Highway 9, which runs through Mildmay. As the "Gateway to the Bruce," South Bruce provides one of a few well-worn paths to the beautiful beaches of Lake Huron's eastern shores and cottage country further north. South Bruce's location offers the opportunity for future growth, and the population is anticipated to increase to 7,400 residents by 2046. South Bruce is "Ontario's Cooperative Community" with leading local cooperative businesses. Farming and agriculture continue to be the economic mainstays for the community. In addition, South Bruce's economy is led by sectors including construction, manufacturing, real estate, retail trade and professional services. South Bruce's future employment growth will be primarily driven by work-at-home opportunities, particularly through diversified on-farm uses and knowledge-based occupations. Industrial employment within utilities, small/medium-scale manufacturing, construction, trades and transportation are also expected to grow.