The Place For All Seasons!

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The Place for All Seasons!
GREY
HIGHLANDS
Community
profile
2011
Where You Want to Be.
Community Profile compiled and produced by Kate Russell - informed, sponsored and supported by:
Updated with funding from
the Ontario Ministry of Tourism & Culture
Creative Communities Prosperity Fund
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Grey Highlands Community Profile 2011
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ith a population of more than 9,500, the Municipality of
Grey Highlands is a group of communities with a shared economic
base, marketplace, workforce and history.
Grey Highlands was formed by the amalgamation of the former
townships of Artemesia, Euphrasia and Osprey as well as the villages
of Flesherton and Markdale in 2001.
The Municipality of Grey Highlands is situated in one of the most
beautiful parts of Grey County. The area proudly boasts the natural
beauty of waterfalls, the Bruce Trail, the Osprey Bluffs, the Saugeen
and Beaver Rivers and Lake Eugenia. It truly encompasses the "heart
of the Beaver Valley" making Grey Highlands a place for all seasons.
A mix of villages, hamlets, rural and heritage communities, Grey
Highlands offers a variety of landscapes from agricultural flat lands,
to rolling hills and wetlands. The Niagara Escarpment World Bio
Reserve’s runs through the area.
Recreational cross-country trails and downhill ski hills; local
stretches of popular Bruce Trail hiking system; conservation areas
and public waterfronts are popular outdoor natural attractions.
A multi-use trail corridor allows for walking, horseback, cycling
and ATV connections between various areas of Grey Highlands. Local waterways are mostly private waterfronts but Eugenia Lake and
the Beaver River have boat launch areas for small pleasure craft, row
boats, canoes and kayaks.
Agriculture is one of the largest industries in Grey Highlands.
Farms range from small family-owned to large and highly automated.
Mennonite families from Waterloo Region have migrated to Grey
Highlands and contribute to the success and prosperity of the area’s
rural agricultural lifestyle.
The area is also wellsupported by retail
stores and wide variety
of industries ranging
from smaller service
providers to larger
scale manufacturers.
Mennonites harvesting corn
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wo active Chambers of Commerce are located in Grey Highlands. They are working toward merging into a single organization to
speak for business across the municipality and its nearby areas.
Flesherton District Chamber of Commerce has
developed initiatives like the Walking Village project and a seasonal tourism banner project. Hosting
an annual Jane’s Walk in May and a Citizen of the
Year Award, the Chamber reflects the social nature
of its home village. Flesherton Festivals, a separate group hosts a
Fling and a Flurries event in the village downtown. Chamber is
online on a privately-run website at www.theflesherton.ca.
Markdale Chamber of Commerce has an office
and a tourism info centre at the “Olde Firehall” at
19 Toronto Street North in Markdale. It hosts two
annual events—Classic Cruise Night in early July
and the Santa Claus Parade at the end of November.
Downtown retailers host a Moonlight Madness sale
on the Friday of parade weekend. The organization
has completed several studies including Business Retention & Expansion and a Creative Communities Prosperity Fund project studying
municipal cultural planning. Online at www.village.markdale.on.ca.
Shopping Centres
The community’s shopping areas boast a variety of specialized retail
and service shops.
Grocery stores & MARKETS
The Municipality is well served by two large
national grocers in Markdale and various local
food shops in scattered villages throughout
Grey Highlands. Farmers’ Markets thrive in
season on Friday in downtown Markdale and a
Saturday at the arena grounds in Flesherton.
Grey Highlands Business Directory
To view Grey Highlands business directory, please visit the website
at www.greyhighlands.ca.
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ay-to-day local financial
services are provided by charter
banks and credit unions, while
venture capital may be accessed
through two regional business
development investors. Other
financial services are available
through local and regional firms.
The road to opportunity?
Chartered Banks
Several of the major banks are located in Grey Highlands, including
Bank of Montreal, Scotia Bank and TD Canada Trust in Markdale.
There is a branch of the CIBC in Flesherton.
Other Financial Institutions
A branch of Dundalk Credit Union is in Feversham. Insurance brokers branch offices are available in Markdale and Flesherton while
other credit unions, insurance companies and brokers are available in
Owen Sound and other communities near Grey Highlands.
Community Futures
Development Corporation
Saugeen Business Development Corporation
in Neustadt provides financial and technical
assistance to business. The maximum loan is
$150,000. See www.sbdc.ca.
Business Development
Bank of Canada
Branch office in Owen Sound shares space
with Enterprise Centre. www.bdc.ca
OMAFRA GRANTS:
Contact area Business Development Consultant for resources about
food, bio-product and rural manufacturing growth. Email John Schut
john.schut@ontario.ca or call 519-371-3134. www.ontario.ca
Stock Brokers & Financial services
Several brokerage houses and financial service companies serve the
area’s financial planning and investment needs.
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he Municipality of Grey
Highlands is located in the middle of Grey County, well situated among the major centres
of southern Ontario and popular recreational areas along the
eastern shore of Lake Huron
and southern Georgian Bay.
Old Baldy from County Rds. 7 & 13
It is only a 1½ to 2 hour drive from Grey Highlands to centres in
Canada’s “Golden Horseshoe” industrial heartland, such as Toronto,
Kitchener-Waterloo and Hamilton. The City of Owen Sound offers
Great Lakes port and shipping facilities 32 kilometres to the north.
Provincial Highway 10 runs through the villages of Flesherton and
Markdale in the southwest portion, providing access from the GTA’s
Hwy. 410. It links with Owen Sound and parts north to Tobermory.
Grey County Road 4 runs east from Collingwood’s Simcoe County
Rd. 124 west to Hwy. 6 and beyond.
County Rd. 2 cuts from
Highway Distances
Thornbury on the south
from Major Centres
shore of Georgian Bay
Km Miles
through Kolapore Uplands Embarkation Point
and Feversham south to
Windsor/Detroit
375 235
Dufferin County.
Sarnia/Port Huron
240 150
County Rd. 13 travels a
scenic route connecting
London
200 125
Thornbury through Beaver
Kitchener
110 70
Valley. County Rd. 7 runs
Guelph
100 60
from Meaford, while
County Rd. 12 takes a back Hamilton
175 110
route from the same
Fort Erie/Buffalo
285 180
Georgian Bay locations on
Hwy. 26.
Toronto
150 95
Local secondary routes
Oshawa
250 155
enter the area on scenic
Ottawa
605 375
gravel gateways from all
directions.
Montreal
750 465
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ioneer spirit and perseverance
are the foundation stones of the
Grey Highlands area, with many
local residents descended from the
original settlers to the Grey County
area. Roots run deep and are easily Signs of pride in history outside Ceylon
examined in local history books. Former townships Artemesia, Euphrasia and Osprey and the village of Markdale have volumes for sale
at area libraries and museums. The hamlets of Priceville and Eugenia
also have history books preserving by-gone days.
The municipal South Grey Museum in the
village of Flesherton, hosts local archives and a
digitalized collection of Agnes Macphail writings as well as other local artefacts of interest.
Macphail was Canada’s first female MP and is a
local legend. The volunteer-run Osprey Museum has two locations–in Feversham at an old
church and in the old Rob Roy rural school.
These offer heritage craft demos, local family
genealogical research, agricultural artefacts and
Osprey Museum spinner special events.
The municipal Heritage Committee oversees ETHNIC ORIGIN
heritage property designations and research
Dutch
500
while more details reside with the Grey
2565
County Historical Society and county archives Irish
at Grey Roots Museum.
Scottish
3205
Evidence of Native camps
and trails have been surfaced in German 1455
artefacts over the years.
English
4120
War memorials are found
800
in several local communities. French
Heritage church cemeteries
Canadian 2950
remember ancestors and a
2190
Black Pioneer cemetery com- Other
memorates the connection to TOTAL
9415
the Underground Railroad.
Priceville cenotaph
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f you really want to know what’s new locally, the nearest coffee
shop might provide the most up-to-date information, but the area is
also well-served by a variety of media outlets.
Newspapers
The Markdale Standard, Flesherton Advance and the Dundalk Herald are
published weekly providing local news coverage. In addition, the Sun
Times, a daily paper published in Owen Sound, is available to the area
and has a circulation of 24,000.
A variety of national and regional newspapers are also available
within the community, among them the Globe and Mail, KitchenerWaterloo Record, the London Free Press, the National Post, the Toronto
Star and the Toronto Sun.
Television
Residents of Grey Highlands receive local television news from two
“A” Channels (Barrie & London), CTV Southwestern Ontario
(Kitchener/London) as well as Rogers Community Channel out of
Owen Sound. Markdale Cable TV offers cable television service to
many areas of Grey Highlands. Rural satellite service is also available.
Radio
The area is served by several stations including CFOS 560 AM, MIX
106.5 FM, Country 93.7 FM, The Beach 98FM. The Dock is also
available from Owen Sound at 92.3 FM. From Wingham comes
CKNX 920 AM; 101.7 FM and The Bull 94.5 FM. CBC Radio is also
available on 98.7 FM.
Postal and Courier Services
Grey Highlands has regular Canada Post offices in Flesherton and
Markdale with agency locations in general stores in Feversham,
Priceville and Maxwell. Post boxes are available and rural delivery is
made daily. Courier services available to the area include CanPar,
Federal Express, Purolator and UPS.
Internet Service Providers
Internet is offered by service providers including Bell Sympatico;
Markdale Cable; BMTS and Rogers Rural Rocket Hub. Further rural
broadband is in development. Public internet is offered at libraries.
Source: 2006 Census
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side from personal vehicles, a variety of transportation options
are available for private and business use in the area. Drivers should
be aware of agricultural vehicles and Mennonites sharing roads.
Truck Transportation
There are local transportation and trucking companies located within
Grey Highlands serving the area. Regional and international carriers
are also readily available.
Air Transportation
Owen Sound Billy Bishop Regional Airport, located on highway 26, 5 km east of the city, is base to businesses providing aircraft
maintenance, aircraft charters, sightseeing flights and a flight training
school. For info call 519-371-6936.
Saugeen Municipal Airport, located just outside Hanover on
County Road #2, is the region’s key to provincial airport network,
offering service to both recreational and commercial traffic. Runway
01/19 is 4,000 ft. long and 75 ft. wide. Secondary runway 09/27 is
2,500 ft. long and 50 ft. wide. Both are maintained year round with
services 365 days of the year from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Professional
maintained runways are capable of accommodating small to midsize
corporate jets and larger commuter-type turbo-prop craft Charters
and flight training are available as well as food and catering Thursdays
and Fridays. Saugeen Municipal Airport offers Canada Customs
clearance on an as-needed basis. For info call 519-364-3220.
Water Transportation
Commercial harbour facilities are in Owen Sound, 32 km. north.
Harbour offers between 600 and 700 metres dockage for large lake
freighters at a depth of approx. 6.5 metres. Harbour has grain elevator facilities and bulk cement silos of 15,000 tonne capacity. Loading equipment is generally on incoming freighters, but is also available in Owen Sound through a private contractor.
Other Transportation
A taxi and limousine service is available in Markdale. An Air Bus
makes daily trips to Pearson International Airport.
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rich diversity of artistic, musical and
performance opportunities are found in Grey
Highlands. From local rock jams and studio
art tours to Artemesia Dance and the Gilbert &
Sullivan Society at a local church, there is
plenty of creative culture in the area.
An area Art Map is published annually,
thriving art galleries in Flesherton host
shows and displays of local and regional fine
artwork. Groups of artists offer collective
Local artist displays
shows at regional galleries as some artisans
prefer to host the public at in-home studios. Original, custom and
commissioned wood and iron work, photography, paintings and
sculpture are all available. The local landscape is often a focus.
Musical groups and theatrical troupes are run in conjunction with
local schools and churches. The Markdale Arts
for Youth group is sponsored by the Rotary
Club, while more casual gatherings for hand
drumming or ballroom dancing offer diverse
social opportunity.
Come & Go Teas, church suppers and Buck
& Doe dances for young couples are still celebrated, while fundraising quilting bees continue as well. Fall fairs and farmers’ markets
provide community venues for display and sale
of more agricultural or homecraft creations.
Quilting demonstration
A growing creative economy of professionals
dwells in the area, offering local access to specific or technological
skills while they telecommute or
drive to nearby Golden Horseshoe for work in film, television,
graphic arts, publishing and
other creative endeavours.
State-of-the-art libraries in
Flesherton, Kimberley and
Markdale serve the community.
Children dance in Dusk Dances performance
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ith a variety of recreational opportunities, Grey Highlands
has an active community and accessible natural landscape to offer
many chances for sport, outdoor recreation and leisure pursuits.
A four-season wonderland, the
natural environment offers many
public access outdoor areas for
swimming, boating, hiking, fishing, cycling and
horseback riding.
The Bruce Trail and a multiWinter in Beaver Valley ski country
use former rail line allow for
connections to village walking trails and pristine backwoods areas.
Local public and private ski hills and offer winter recreation, while
privately run commercial attractions offer dog-sledding and horsedrawn sleigh rides. Snowmobile and
cross-country ski trails provide snowbound fun throughout the area.
Local sports leagues are a chance
for young and old to get active in
hockey and soccer and several fitness
centres are offered locally.
Festivals, fall fairs and cultural events
Agri-tourism wagon ride
are many as groups and organizations
host fundraising events, dances and community dinners.
More daring opportunities like rock-climbing and hand-gliding as
well as spring rapids kayaking are available for the more adventurous, while a simple drive through the scenic countryside will suffice
for some. Special-interest classes are taught in evening courses as
private providers offer yoga,
dance and other fun activities.
Grey Highlands has many
parks and green spaces, ball
diamonds, soccer pitches and
playgrounds. Arenas, halls,
churches, libraries and other
Classic Cruise Night in Markdale
facilities are fun venues.
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anufacturing in the Grey
Highlands area has been around
since lumbering in the Queen’s
Bush. Evidence of bygone mills
and electrical works are found at
waterfalls.
Today, water still provides
electric power to the grid, but
Ice River Springs plant has solar panels
local water is also bottled by Ice River Springs in Feversham, where
expansion led to Blue Mountain Plastics.
Chapman's’ Ice Cream
has a state-of-the-art facility in Markdale, where the
family rebuilt after a disastrous fire. A distribution
plant transports the popular ice cream across the
country.
Ice cream dreams roll from Chapman’s
Regional downturns have
led to the closure of two plants in Markdale—Terra Kodiak Footwear and Nordic Furniture (where Chapman’s has offices) making
way for new opportunities in existing facilities. Medike Leather
Products offers specialty products to the garment industry. Other
small arts and culture industries are run by artists, artisans, writers,
film and creative professionals
who contribute to a locally-grown
creative economy.
Production and processing of
local food is a new opportunity
preserving and preparing goods
for farmers’ markets and stores.
Industrial opportunities in the
area may be explored through
Local food is found at the Friday Markdale
municipal office or see details
& Saturday Flesherton Farmers’ Markets
through Grey Bruce Regional
Economic Development Partnership: www.investingreybruce.com.
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Electricity
ydro One provides electrical
power in Grey Highlands. Rates vary
according to the type of user.
Contact Hydro One for rates or
visit www.hydroonenetworks.com.
Fuel Oil/Natural Gas
Several fuel oil contractors provide
service in Grey Highlands. Propane
fuel is also available locally. Natural
gas is an option, where available.
Please contact commercial suppliers
directly for current rates.
s with many small villages and rural areas, Grey Highlands
boasts a myriad of community services and volunteer opportunities.
There are many ways to get involved with groups and causes.
Service Clubs:
Grey Highlands is well served by
a variety of community service
organizations including, local
chapters of the Kinsmen Clubs,
Rotary and the Royal Canadian
Legion and agricultural societies.
Seniors and special interest
groups and other volunteer social
organizations abound.
Churches:
Grey Highlands offers a number of churches,
representing a wide-variety of denominations,
including Anglican, Baptist, Catholic, Community, Evangelical Missionary, Jehovah’s Witness,
Presbyterian and United. Some heritage churches
exist and are maintained by local volunteers. Historic cemeteries are also found in the community, as well as newer municipal plots.
Garbage & Industrial
Eugenia Falls—historic hydro source
Waste Removal
Residential garbage is collected
weekly on specific days determined by area. There is a garbage bag
tag system in effect. Recycling is collected every other week. Blue
box bins and home composters are available for sale at the municipal
office. Industrial waste removal is provided by private contractors.
Water & Sewer
Two municipal water distribution systems available. Markdale is invoiced on meter or flat rate monthly or bi-monthly rate. AMIK/
Kimberley/Talisman is
invoiced quarterly on
metered or flat rate.
There are three municipal sewage systems.
Markdale, Kimberley/
AMIK/Talisman and
Flesherton. Markdale
residents are invoiced
monthly, while others
are invoiced annually.
Markdale has full water and sewer services.
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Rocklyn Fair men’s pie baking contest
Maxwell church
SUPPORT SERVICES:
South-East Grey Support Services is
non-profit organization. It provides
self-directed support to help adults
with developmental disabilities
actively participate in community
events and groups.
Neighbourhood Cooks Christmas feast
Retirement Homes:
Grey County operates Grey Gables in Markdale with 66 beds. Home
provides nursing care, dietary services, activities, therapy, social life
to help bring residents joyful independence. Volunteers welcome.
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Age Group
BY
GENDER
&
AGE
GROUPS
POPULATION
GROWTH
1991.................................7,828
1996..............................8,620
2001...............................9,196
2006............................9,480
2011(est.)....................10,113
2016(est.)................10,789
2021(est.)..................11,510
Source: Statistics Canada 2006 Census
Both
Male
Female
0-4
460
240
220
5-9
525
270
255
10-14
655
335
320
15-19
700
375
325
20-24
515
265
250
25-29
415
215
200
30-34
415
205
210
35-39
525
265
260
40-44
700
345
355
45-49
770
390
380
50-54
685
335
350
55-59
710
340
370
60-64
680
325
355
65-74
1,010
525
485
75+
715
335
380
Total Pop.
9,480
4,760
4,715
TOTAL INCOME BY GROUP & GENDER
Number of People
Income Grp.
Grey
Grey
Highlands Highlands
Males
Females
Grey
Highlands
Total
Kitchener
Barrie
Total
Total
Owen
Sound
Total
Under $15,000
1,155
1,295
2,455
43,125
27,430
5,390
$15,000 - $29,999
845
1,185
2,030
39,065
21,680
5,155
$30,000 - $44,999
675
690
1,365
32,880
17,610
3,215
$45,000 - $59,999
490
275
765
19,230
12,135
1,365
$60,000 and over
610
265
875
23,390
16,485
1,655
15+ with income
3,775
3,710
7,485
7,485
157,710
16,785
Average Income
$38,451
$29,139
$33,835
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$35,648 $35,737 $29,093
rey Highlands offers
amazing diversity of landscape
and topography, with Beaver
Valley portion of the Niagara
Escarpment World Biosphere
running through its heart.
A myriad of rivers, creeks,
wetlands, lakes and waterfalls
provide excellent fishing and
Apple tree fence around Wilcox Lake
boating opportunities.
The municipality benefits from three conservation authorities.
These local authorities have several locations in the area, including
the Beaverdale Bog Wetland; Epping Lookout; Eugenia Falls; Feversham Gorge; Old Baldy and Osprey Wetland.
The Bruce Trail winds through the area and is maintained by a local
club of volunteers. Grey County maintains several forest woodlots in
the area and scenic lookouts
offer picturesque views.
Nearby features abutting
Grey Highlands borders are
linked by trails and waterways, these include Duncan
Escarpment Nature Reserve;
Kolapore Uplands Wilderness;
Metcalfe Rock; Pretty River
Valley Provincial Park; Glenelg Nordic Ski Trails; Walters Falls and the Moss Lake
Conservation area.
The Niagara Escarpment
Commission and the local
Conservation Authorities
oversee planning in the area.
Maintaining natural areas is a
Beaver River runs along the valley floor
priority for residents. Many volunteer in stewardship organizations,
to keep the landscape preserved and pristine for future generations.
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Hospitals:
Centre Grey Hospital in Markdale is a primary care community
hospital. It provides inpatient care, day surgery, out-patient emergency services, palliative care and a range of ambulatory services.
Excellent lab, diagnostic imaging, ultrasound and physiotherapy services. Some visiting specialists add to the range of health services
provided. There are digital radiography equipment and PACS in
place. Emergency Services are available 24 hours. A Physician Retention & Recruitment committee exists at www.centregreydocs.com.
There are other rural sites available in Durham and Meaford.
Medical Clinics:
A medical clinic is located in Markdale with visiting doctors and VoN
nurse practitioners. A family health team is found in Flesherton. A
Community Health Care Centre has been approved for the area.
Dental and chiropractic services are available. Complementary care
from massage therapists, acupuncturists and others flourish locally.
HOMECARE:
Para-Med Home Health Care services all of Grey County out of
Owen Sound. Similarly, CarePartners and the Victorian Order of
Nurses both provide a variety of home support services. These services are rendered throughout Grey and Bruce counties.
SENIOR CARE:
Grey County offers several local homes for the aged, including Grey
Gables in Markdale and Rockwood Terrace in Durham.
PUBLIC HEALTH UNIT:
Grey Bruce Public Health Unit provides a variety of services to Grey
Highlands, including a school health program, a dental health team,
family planning, prenatal classes, nutrition and diet counselling and
immunization programs.
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rey Highlands has a diverse, ready and willing labour force.
Servicing a wide variety of occupations in the area, a steady work
ethic is shown across the area. Some skilled workers are developed
through local training while others move to the area importing skills.
Work FORCE 15 + BY INDUSTRY DIVISIONS
% of Workforce
Industry Divisions
Total
Grey
Highlands
Ontario
Manufacturing
760
15.5
13.7
Construction
490
10.0
5.8
Agriculture, Forestry Fishing and Hunting
565
11.5
1.7
Health Care and Social Assistance
475
9.7
9.3
Retail Trade
435
8.9
10.9
Accommodation and Food Services
275
5.6
6.3
Educational Services
245
5.0
6.6
Wholesale Trade
205
4.2
4.7
Professional, Scientific , Technical Services
270
5.5
7.2
Other Services (Except Public Admin.)
240
4.9
4.6
Transportation and Warehousing
190
3.9
4.7
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation
160
3.3
2.1
Public Administration
140
2.8
5.3
Finance and Insurance
75
1.5
4.8
205
4.2
4.8
Mining and Oil and Gas Extraction
35
0.7
0.4
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
70
1.4
1.9
Information and Cultural Industries
60
1.2
2.6
Utilities
30
0.6
0.8
0
0
0.1
4,915
100.0
100.0
Admin., Waste Mgmt. & Remediation
Management of Companies and Enterprises
Total Labour Force
n 1998, hospitals in the region joined to form the Grey Bruce
Health Services (www.gbhs.on.ca). Grey Bruce Regional Health
Centre in Owen Sound is the hub with satellite rural hospitals. All
sites are active components playing a vital role in local health care.
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he opposite page shows a list of prevailing wage rates for some
standard occupations determined by Service Canada for the GreyBruce-Simcoe-Muskoka area, as of December 31, 2007.
These wage rates are to be considered as guidelines only and specific information should be obtained from individual employers.
Please note that current minimum wage in Ontario may not be
reflected in this data. Chart below indicates occupation by gender.
LABOUR FORCE 15 + BY OCCUPATION AND GENDER
Occupation
Male
Female Total
Trades, Transport/Equipment Operators & Related Jobs 915
65
975
Sales and Service Occupations
330
560
895
Unique to Primary Industry
500
185
680
Business, Finance and Administration Occupations
110
535
650
Unique to Processing, Manufacturing &Utilities
255
185
435
Management Occupations
235
160
390
Social Science, Education, Gov. Service & Religious Jobs
95
220
315
Health Occupations
25
215
245
Natural and Applied Sciences and Related Occupations
185
65
255
Occupations in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
45
25
70
Total Labour Force
2,695
2,215
4,915
unicipality of Grey Highlands
was formed in January 2001 from the
villages of Flesherton and Markdale
and the three townships of Artemesia,
Euphrasia and Osprey. A municipal
council consisting of mayor, deputy
mayor and five councilors is elected
every four years. Meetings are open to
the public with a schedule, agendas and minutes posted online. The
mayor and deputy mayor also represent Grey Highlands as sitting
members of Grey County council.
Day-to-day services and operations are carried out by a dedicated
staff located at the municipal office in Markdale and other sites as at
libraries and public works facilities. Annual budget, financial statements, tax structure, minutes, by-laws and planning maps along with
information on dog tags. Garbage pick-up, landfill sites and rates are
available to taxpayers and other interested parties at the municipal
website at www.greyhighlands.ca.
OFFICE ADDRESS: Grey Gables South Drive, 206 Toronto St.
S., Unit 1,Box 409, Markdale, ON N0C 1H0 1-888-342-4059
519-986-2811 F: 519-986-3643 info@greyhighlands.ca
he regional Four County Training
Board, covering Grey, Bruce, Huron, and Perth Counties has up-todate labour market statistics and information on apprenticeships. The
Saugeen Economic Development Corporation reports quarterly on
business climate with economic indicators. See page 15 for contacts.
Grey Highlands Municipal Office
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rey Highlands Fire & Emergency Services is
an amalgamation of departments housed in Flesherton and Markdale covering Grey Highlands,
Chatsworth and West Grey. Chief Administrator
oversees the department under municipal Fire &
Protection Committee.
A Fire Prevention Officer provides a prevention
program, public information, organizes open houses and provides
school-aged children with fire drills, safety seminars and programs
such as arson prevention. The Grey Highlands Fire Service is wellequipped with various apparatus including pumpers, tankers, rescue
trucks and the jaws of life.
Due to local geography and size of area covered, service agreements are in place with fire departments in neighboring Meaford,
Clearview and Southgate.
Law Enforcement
Police enforcement is provided through a
contract with Ontario Provincial Police.
The Grey County OPP detachment is
located in Chatsworth - a satellite office in
Markdale provides a community presence.
Local bylaws regarding noise, animal
control, property standards etc. are enforced by the OPP as well as a
Municipal Bylaw Enforcement Officer.
Ambulance
The Grey County EMS administration is
located at the Grey County building in
Owen Sound.
Seven ambulance stations are placed
strategically to provide quick response. In
Grey Highlands the local station is in
Markdale. Other Grey EMS are in
Craigleith, Dundalk, Durham, Hanover,
Markdale, Meaford and Owen Sound.
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Occupation
Accounting and Related Clerks
Wage Range
Average
$12.00—$23.42
$17.07
Administrative Clerks
$11.50—$24.31
$16.99
Auto Mechanics— Install &Service
$8.75—$19.50
$12.25
Bookkeepers
$11.00—$20.85
$15.38
Carpenters
$13.00—$30.80
$19.91
Construction Trades, Help & Labour
$12.00—$26.80
$17.05
Cooks
$8.75—$16.77
$11.41
Data Entry Clerks
$11.01—$23.82
$18.04
Dental Assistants
$15.00—$25.16
$17.91
Early Childhood Educators & Assistants
$9.25—$20.07
$13.60
Electrician (Not Industrial/Power Sys.)
$12.50—$35.00
$21.65
Elementary/Kindergarten Teachers
$18.83—$39.16
$28.71
Food and Beverage Servers
$7.60—$13.65
$9.50
Heavy Equipment Operators
$15.00—$31.00
$20.76
Industrial Electricians
$20.16—$37.00
$25.88
Janitors/Caretakers/Superintendents
$9.55—$19.90
$14.65
Manufacturing Managers
$17.14—$41.26
$27.89
Material Handlers
$11.50—$20.60
$15.53
Nurse Aides/orderlies/Patient Services
$11.80—$20.34
$16.32
Plumbers
$13.00—$29.55
$19.84
Receptionists/Switchboard Operators
$10.00—$19.08
$13.98
$22.50—$40.00
$32.12
Restaurant and Food Service Managers
$10.72—$20.12
$13.72
Roofers and Shinglers
$12.30—$22.13
$17.35
Secondary School Teachers
$19.01—$41.69
$29.37
Shippers and Receivers
$10.00—$18.96
$14.46
Truck Drivers
$13.33—$22.50
$17.48
Welders &Related Machine Operators
$12.88—$22.53
$17.49
Registered Nurses
Occupations and Wage Rates
Fire Protection
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ifelong learning and specific professional skill development opportunities are available in the region. Special interest short-term day
and night courses and apprenticeship training is also available locally.
Academy of Learning Career College :
Job skills and retraining; certified courses & diplomas available; flexible schedules; financial aid available in Owen Sound.
519-371-6188—www.academyoflearning.com:
omes in Grey Highlands are mostly single-family dwellings.
Reflecting the rural area, most were built prior to 1946. A slow and
steady growth of housing has ensued with villages infilling and some
plans of subdivision ready to move forward.
Building Permits
$ 35,000,000
$ 30,000,000
$ 25,000,000
Creative Career Systems (CCS):
Distance learning and placement internships; certified courses in
health, technology and business in Owen Sound.
519-376-7396 www.creative.on.ca
YMCA Employment Services:
Provides free confidential employment counselling for youth and
adults. Offices in Owen Sound, Walkerton and Hanover, the program includes a resource centre with internet access, computers, job
postings and employment counselors available by appointment. On
the job training is available for participants who meet program eligibility requirements. www.ymcaowensound.on.ca
Employment Ontario:
Ontario's employment & training network helps develop workplace
skills and education you need to achieve your goals. Will help find
work and assist employers hire people with the skills they need.
1-888-647-3654 or 519-371-6226 ontario.ca/employmentontario
Training and Apprenticeship:
General Information: Apprenticeship, Employment and Training
Programs, Literacy and Basic Skills, Job Connect 1-888-562-4769
Job Grow: 1-888-562-4769 TTY for the deaf:1-800-263-2892
Local Apprenticeship Office: Owen Sound
519-376-5790 1-800-838-9468 F: 519-376-4843
Youth Opportunities Ontario:
1-888-562-4769 / TTY for the deaf 1-800-263-2892
For more info: www. edu.gov.on.ca/eng/tcu/apprentices
$ 20,000,000
$ 15,000,000
$ 10,000,000
$ 5,000,000
$0
2004
2005
2006
2007
2,008
Source: Municipal Office Statistics
5%3%
Stately home downtown Markdale
S in g e
l D et ached
A p a r t me n t s
Ot her
92%
HOUSING STOCK BY
CONSTRUCTION PERIOD
Before 1946
1,330
1946-1960
255
1961-1970
315
1971-1980
505
1981-1990
485
1991-1995
295
1996-2000
185
2001-2006
315
TOTAL
3,685
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HOUSING STOCK BY
STRUCTURAL TYPE
Single-Detached
3,390
Semi-Detached
20
Row-Housing
75
Apt., detached duplex
30
Apt. building <5 storeys 140
Apt. building >5 storeys 10
Other single-detached
10
Movable Dwellings
15
TOTAL
3,685
Owned
3,215
Rented
475
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range of local business and creative economic opportunities
await the owner/operator and entrepreneur in Grey Highlands. Retail spaces in the primary villages of Flesherton & Markdale are regularly shifting, allowing for the entry of new businesses and franchises.
Some larger facilities are available including the former Terra Kodiak Footware plant in Markdale. Talisman Resort Village and Golf
Course is currently up for sale as is a residential alternative school
facility outside of Rocklyn.
New businesses are
often established in
heritage homes and
buildings, where new
restaurants and professional offices take up
the charm of Victorian
homes. Bed and breakfasts are also popular
on scenic rural routes,
Flesherton downtown offers a local arts and food feast
which host annual art
studio tours. Home offices and independent creative business opportunities abound, with equestrian services growing as well as creative
arts and professionals who telecommute to Greater Toronto Area.
Recent Business Retention & Expansion studies by local Chambers of
Commerce are further identifying business challenges.
Average Residential Selling Price for 2008
$300,000
$250,000
rey Highlands is served by a public and a Catholic school board
at the primary and secondary levels. Early Years Centres are available
for pre-school and regional campuses of Georgian College—with
University satellites are available for post-secondary education.
Public schools: www.bwdsb.on.ca
Beavercrest Community:BCC_Mail@bwdsb.on.ca
Box 469, Markdale, ON N0C 1H0 519-986-2990 F:519-370-2906
Macphail Memorial: MAC_Mail@bwdsb.on.ca
Box 160, Flesherton ON N0C 1E0 519-924-2752 F:519-370-2940
Osprey Central Public: OSP_Mail@bwdsb.on.ca
Box 60, Maxwell, ON N0C 1J0 519-922-2341 F:519-370-2949
Grey Highlands Secondary: GHS_Mail@bwdsb.on.ca
Box 460, Flesherton, ON N0C 1E0 519-924-2721 F:519-370-2921
SEPARATE SCHOOLS: www.bgcdsb.org
St. Peter’s & St. Paul’s Separate School:
190 John St. W., Durham, ON 519-369-2932 F:519-369-2361
St. Mary’s High School: smhs@bgcdsb.org
555-15th St. E., Owen Sound N4K 1X2 519-376-4278 F:519-376-0793
Post Secondary
Georgian College of Applied
Arts and Technology campus
in Owen Sound offers technical, business, surveying, cultural, agricultural, special interest and adult retraining programs. Campus in
Barrie is a driveable distance and has university partnerships with
Laurentian, Nipissing, Windsor and York as well as the Ontario Institute of Technology. For more info see www.georgianc.on.ca
Adult Learning Centre: www.adultlearningcentres.ca
824 1st Ave. W., Owen Sound ON N4K 4K4 519-376-6623 x300
$200,000
$150,000
$100,000
$50,000
$0
Grey Highlands
$248,747
Owen Sound
$190,003
Barrie
$263,676
Kitchener Waterloo
$272,000
Source: Grey-Bruce-Owen Sound Real Estate Board; KW REB, Simcoe REB .
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EARLY YEARS CENTRES
Grey County—Markdale Site:
Grey Gables South Driveway,
206 Toronto St., Markdale, ON N0C 1H0
519-986-3692 or 1-800-265-9107
F: 519-986-2022
13
ruce, Grey & Simcoe Counties
work closely on regional initiatives.
A benefit to one boosts all.
ecognizing the regional potential and opportunities for economic development, several provincial and regional organizations
cover large areas, which include Grey Highlands in collective scope.
Grey Bruce Regional Economic
Development Partnership:
Regional website includes variety of data. This group is focused and
proactive by building on five key sectors: value-added agriculture;
advanced manufacturing; tourism, arts and culture; energy and environment and retail development. Supply of land and buildings, great
location, entrepreneur culture, cost advantages and superior quality
of life are a few advantages listed as reasons to invest in the region.
www.investingreybruce.com
BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTRE:
In Owen Sound, centre helps entrepreneurs
with business info, professional consultation services and networking
opportunities. A one-stop source for help in starting, growing or
expanding business. Answers questions, assists preparing business
plan, reviews marketing materials and more. www.owensound.ca/
business/enterprisecentre
GREY COUNTY TOURISM:
www.visitgrey.ca
Grey County Tourism is a department
of County of Grey, under the direction
of the committee of tourism stakeholders as well as the Warden and
two county councillors. Tourism promotions, product development
and visioning are viewed through Destination Development Action
Plan process. Participates in Regional Tourism Marketing Partnership with Bruce County, Owen Sound and industry partners as well
as the Georgian Bay Shoreline destination development project.
Seeded provincial mandated regional tourism organization.
Roads less travelled
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REGIONAL TOURISM
ORGANIZATION 7:
Comprising industry stakeholders from
across the Bruce, Grey and Simcoe regions,
this provincial destination management
organization was recently formed. With
funding from the provincial government,
the group is studying several unique Priority
Projects. For info: region7transition.ca
or email projects@region7transition.ca for
project inquiries or details.
FOUR COUNTY LABOUR
MARKET PLANNING BOARD
The board plans and promotes local
labour market strategies to meet challenges of a changing economy. Services include regional Labour Market Reports; Skills Opportunities Showcase Trailer; Workforce Focus: Disappearing Jobs
Project; career symposia and a Trends, Opportunities, Priorities
(TOPS) report. www.planningboard.ca
Saugeen ECONOMIC Development CORPORATION:
A federal not-for-profit
partners with Industry
Canada to help develop and
diversify economy. Offers
studies of the area. Saugeen
Business Dev. Corp. offers
resources and business plan
help as well as loans. Keeps
stats on local demographics,
profiles and also publishes
quarterly economic newsletters. www.sbdc.ca.
Local geographic area covered by the SEDC
Service Ontario:
1-888-647-3654 or 519-371-6226
Or visit a local library.
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ruce, Grey & Simcoe Counties
work closely on regional initiatives.
A benefit to one boosts all.
ecognizing the regional potential and opportunities for economic development, several provincial and regional organizations
cover large areas, which include Grey Highlands in collective scope.
Grey Bruce Regional Economic
Development Partnership:
Regional website includes variety of data. This group is focused and
proactive by building on five key sectors: value-added agriculture;
advanced manufacturing; tourism, arts and culture; energy and environment and retail development. Supply of land and buildings, great
location, entrepreneur culture, cost advantages and superior quality
of life are a few advantages listed as reasons to invest in the region.
www.investingreybruce.com
BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTRE:
In Owen Sound, centre helps entrepreneurs
with business info, professional consultation services and networking
opportunities. A one-stop source for help in starting, growing or
expanding business. Answers questions, assists preparing business
plan, reviews marketing materials and more. www.owensound.ca/
business/enterprisecentre
GREY COUNTY TOURISM:
www.visitgrey.ca
Grey County Tourism is a department
of County of Grey, under the direction
of the committee of tourism stakeholders as well as the Warden and
two county councillors. Tourism promotions, product development
and visioning are viewed through Destination Development Action
Plan process. Participates in Regional Tourism Marketing Partnership with Bruce County, Owen Sound and industry partners as well
as the Georgian Bay Shoreline destination development project.
Seeded provincial mandated regional tourism organization.
Roads less travelled
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REGIONAL TOURISM
ORGANIZATION 7:
Comprising industry stakeholders from
across the Bruce, Grey and Simcoe regions,
this provincial destination management
organization was recently formed. With
funding from the provincial government,
the group is studying several unique Priority
Projects. For info: region7transition.ca
or email projects@region7transition.ca for
project inquiries or details.
FOUR COUNTY LABOUR
MARKET PLANNING BOARD
The board plans and promotes local
labour market strategies to meet challenges of a changing economy. Services include regional Labour Market Reports; Skills Opportunities Showcase Trailer; Workforce Focus: Disappearing Jobs
Project; career symposia and a Trends, Opportunities, Priorities
(TOPS) report. www.planningboard.ca
Saugeen ECONOMIC Development CORPORATION:
A federal not-for-profit
partners with Industry
Canada to help develop and
diversify economy. Offers
studies of the area. Saugeen
Business Dev. Corp. offers
resources and business plan
help as well as loans. Keeps
stats on local demographics,
profiles and also publishes
quarterly economic newsletters. www.sbdc.ca.
Local geographic area covered by the SEDC
Service Ontario:
1-888-647-3654 or 519-371-6226
Or visit a local library.
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range of local business and creative economic opportunities
await the owner/operator and entrepreneur in Grey Highlands. Retail spaces in the primary villages of Flesherton & Markdale are regularly shifting, allowing for the entry of new businesses and franchises.
Some larger facilities are available including the former Terra Kodiak Footware plant in Markdale. Talisman Resort Village and Golf
Course is currently up for sale as is a residential alternative school
facility outside of Rocklyn.
New businesses are
often established in
heritage homes and
buildings, where new
restaurants and professional offices take up
the charm of Victorian
homes. Bed and breakfasts are also popular
on scenic rural routes,
Flesherton downtown offers a local arts and food feast
which host annual art
studio tours. Home offices and independent creative business opportunities abound, with equestrian services growing as well as creative
arts and professionals who telecommute to Greater Toronto Area.
Recent Business Retention & Expansion studies by local Chambers of
Commerce are further identifying business challenges.
Average Residential Selling Price for 2008
$300,000
$250,000
rey Highlands is served by a public and a Catholic school board
at the primary and secondary levels. Early Years Centres are available
for pre-school and regional campuses of Georgian College—with
University satellites are available for post-secondary education.
Public schools: www.bwdsb.on.ca
Beavercrest Community:BCC_Mail@bwdsb.on.ca
Box 469, Markdale, ON N0C 1H0 519-986-2990 F:519-370-2906
Macphail Memorial: MAC_Mail@bwdsb.on.ca
Box 160, Flesherton ON N0C 1E0 519-924-2752 F:519-370-2940
Osprey Central Public: OSP_Mail@bwdsb.on.ca
Box 60, Maxwell, ON N0C 1J0 519-922-2341 F:519-370-2949
Grey Highlands Secondary: GHS_Mail@bwdsb.on.ca
Box 460, Flesherton, ON N0C 1E0 519-924-2721 F:519-370-2921
SEPARATE SCHOOLS: www.bgcdsb.org
St. Peter’s & St. Paul’s Separate School:
190 John St. W., Durham, ON 519-369-2932 F:519-369-2361
St. Mary’s High School: smhs@bgcdsb.org
555-15th St. E., Owen Sound N4K 1X2 519-376-4278 F:519-376-0793
Post Secondary
Georgian College of Applied
Arts and Technology campus
in Owen Sound offers technical, business, surveying, cultural, agricultural, special interest and adult retraining programs. Campus in
Barrie is a driveable distance and has university partnerships with
Laurentian, Nipissing, Windsor and York as well as the Ontario Institute of Technology. For more info see www.georgianc.on.ca
Adult Learning Centre: www.adultlearningcentres.ca
824 1st Ave. W., Owen Sound ON N4K 4K4 519-376-6623 x300
$200,000
$150,000
$100,000
$50,000
$0
Grey Highlands
$248,747
Owen Sound
$190,003
Barrie
$263,676
Kitchener Waterloo
$272,000
Source: Grey-Bruce-Owen Sound Real Estate Board; KW REB, Simcoe REB .
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EARLY YEARS CENTRES
Grey County—Markdale Site:
Grey Gables South Driveway,
206 Toronto St., Markdale, ON N0C 1H0
519-986-3692 or 1-800-265-9107
F: 519-986-2022
13
ifelong learning and specific professional skill development opportunities are available in the region. Special interest short-term day
and night courses and apprenticeship training is also available locally.
Academy of Learning Career College :
Job skills and retraining; certified courses & diplomas available; flexible schedules; financial aid available in Owen Sound.
519-371-6188—www.academyoflearning.com:
omes in Grey Highlands are mostly single-family dwellings.
Reflecting the rural area, most were built prior to 1946. A slow and
steady growth of housing has ensued with villages infilling and some
plans of subdivision ready to move forward.
Building Permits
$ 35,000,000
$ 30,000,000
$ 25,000,000
Creative Career Systems (CCS):
Distance learning and placement internships; certified courses in
health, technology and business in Owen Sound.
519-376-7396 www.creative.on.ca
YMCA Employment Services:
Provides free confidential employment counselling for youth and
adults. Offices in Owen Sound, Walkerton and Hanover, the program includes a resource centre with internet access, computers, job
postings and employment counselors available by appointment. On
the job training is available for participants who meet program eligibility requirements. www.ymcaowensound.on.ca
Employment Ontario:
Ontario's employment & training network helps develop workplace
skills and education you need to achieve your goals. Will help find
work and assist employers hire people with the skills they need.
1-888-647-3654 or 519-371-6226 ontario.ca/employmentontario
Training and Apprenticeship:
General Information: Apprenticeship, Employment and Training
Programs, Literacy and Basic Skills, Job Connect 1-888-562-4769
Job Grow: 1-888-562-4769 TTY for the deaf:1-800-263-2892
Local Apprenticeship Office: Owen Sound
519-376-5790 1-800-838-9468 F: 519-376-4843
Youth Opportunities Ontario:
1-888-562-4769 / TTY for the deaf 1-800-263-2892
For more info: www. edu.gov.on.ca/eng/tcu/apprentices
$ 20,000,000
$ 15,000,000
$ 10,000,000
$ 5,000,000
$0
2004
2005
2006
2007
2,008
Source: Municipal Office Statistics
5%3%
Stately home downtown Markdale
S in g e
l D et ached
A p a r t me n t s
Ot her
92%
HOUSING STOCK BY
CONSTRUCTION PERIOD
Before 1946
1,330
1946-1960
255
1961-1970
315
1971-1980
505
1981-1990
485
1991-1995
295
1996-2000
185
2001-2006
315
TOTAL
3,685
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HOUSING STOCK BY
STRUCTURAL TYPE
Single-Detached
3,390
Semi-Detached
20
Row-Housing
75
Apt., detached duplex
30
Apt. building <5 storeys 140
Apt. building >5 storeys 10
Other single-detached
10
Movable Dwellings
15
TOTAL
3,685
Owned
3,215
Rented
475
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rey Highlands Fire & Emergency Services is
an amalgamation of departments housed in Flesherton and Markdale covering Grey Highlands,
Chatsworth and West Grey. Chief Administrator
oversees the department under municipal Fire &
Protection Committee.
A Fire Prevention Officer provides a prevention
program, public information, organizes open houses and provides
school-aged children with fire drills, safety seminars and programs
such as arson prevention. The Grey Highlands Fire Service is wellequipped with various apparatus including pumpers, tankers, rescue
trucks and the jaws of life.
Due to local geography and size of area covered, service agreements are in place with fire departments in neighboring Meaford,
Clearview and Southgate.
Law Enforcement
Police enforcement is provided through a
contract with Ontario Provincial Police.
The Grey County OPP detachment is
located in Chatsworth - a satellite office in
Markdale provides a community presence.
Local bylaws regarding noise, animal
control, property standards etc. are enforced by the OPP as well as a
Municipal Bylaw Enforcement Officer.
Ambulance
The Grey County EMS administration is
located at the Grey County building in
Owen Sound.
Seven ambulance stations are placed
strategically to provide quick response. In
Grey Highlands the local station is in
Markdale. Other Grey EMS are in
Craigleith, Dundalk, Durham, Hanover,
Markdale, Meaford and Owen Sound.
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Occupation
Accounting and Related Clerks
Wage Range
Average
$12.00—$23.42
$17.07
Administrative Clerks
$11.50—$24.31
$16.99
Auto Mechanics— Install &Service
$8.75—$19.50
$12.25
Bookkeepers
$11.00—$20.85
$15.38
Carpenters
$13.00—$30.80
$19.91
Construction Trades, Help & Labour
$12.00—$26.80
$17.05
Cooks
$8.75—$16.77
$11.41
Data Entry Clerks
$11.01—$23.82
$18.04
Dental Assistants
$15.00—$25.16
$17.91
Early Childhood Educators & Assistants
$9.25—$20.07
$13.60
Electrician (Not Industrial/Power Sys.)
$12.50—$35.00
$21.65
Elementary/Kindergarten Teachers
$18.83—$39.16
$28.71
Food and Beverage Servers
$7.60—$13.65
$9.50
Heavy Equipment Operators
$15.00—$31.00
$20.76
Industrial Electricians
$20.16—$37.00
$25.88
Janitors/Caretakers/Superintendents
$9.55—$19.90
$14.65
Manufacturing Managers
$17.14—$41.26
$27.89
Material Handlers
$11.50—$20.60
$15.53
Nurse Aides/orderlies/Patient Services
$11.80—$20.34
$16.32
Plumbers
$13.00—$29.55
$19.84
Receptionists/Switchboard Operators
$10.00—$19.08
$13.98
$22.50—$40.00
$32.12
Restaurant and Food Service Managers
$10.72—$20.12
$13.72
Roofers and Shinglers
$12.30—$22.13
$17.35
Secondary School Teachers
$19.01—$41.69
$29.37
Shippers and Receivers
$10.00—$18.96
$14.46
Truck Drivers
$13.33—$22.50
$17.48
Welders &Related Machine Operators
$12.88—$22.53
$17.49
Registered Nurses
Occupations and Wage Rates
Fire Protection
11
he opposite page shows a list of prevailing wage rates for some
standard occupations determined by Service Canada for the GreyBruce-Simcoe-Muskoka area, as of December 31, 2007.
These wage rates are to be considered as guidelines only and specific information should be obtained from individual employers.
Please note that current minimum wage in Ontario may not be
reflected in this data. Chart below indicates occupation by gender.
LABOUR FORCE 15 + BY OCCUPATION AND GENDER
Occupation
Male
Female Total
Trades, Transport/Equipment Operators & Related Jobs 915
65
975
Sales and Service Occupations
330
560
895
Unique to Primary Industry
500
185
680
Business, Finance and Administration Occupations
110
535
650
Unique to Processing, Manufacturing &Utilities
255
185
435
Management Occupations
235
160
390
Social Science, Education, Gov. Service & Religious Jobs
95
220
315
Health Occupations
25
215
245
Natural and Applied Sciences and Related Occupations
185
65
255
Occupations in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
45
25
70
Total Labour Force
2,695
2,215
4,915
unicipality of Grey Highlands
was formed in January 2001 from the
villages of Flesherton and Markdale
and the three townships of Artemesia,
Euphrasia and Osprey. A municipal
council consisting of mayor, deputy
mayor and five councilors is elected
every four years. Meetings are open to
the public with a schedule, agendas and minutes posted online. The
mayor and deputy mayor also represent Grey Highlands as sitting
members of Grey County council.
Day-to-day services and operations are carried out by a dedicated
staff located at the municipal office in Markdale and other sites as at
libraries and public works facilities. Annual budget, financial statements, tax structure, minutes, by-laws and planning maps along with
information on dog tags. Garbage pick-up, landfill sites and rates are
available to taxpayers and other interested parties at the municipal
website at www.greyhighlands.ca.
OFFICE ADDRESS: Grey Gables South Drive, 206 Toronto St.
S., Unit 1,Box 409, Markdale, ON N0C 1H0 1-888-342-4059
519-986-2811 F: 519-986-3643 info@greyhighlands.ca
he regional Four County Training
Board, covering Grey, Bruce, Huron, and Perth Counties has up-todate labour market statistics and information on apprenticeships. The
Saugeen Economic Development Corporation reports quarterly on
business climate with economic indicators. See page 15 for contacts.
Grey Highlands Municipal Office
10
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Hospitals:
Centre Grey Hospital in Markdale is a primary care community
hospital. It provides inpatient care, day surgery, out-patient emergency services, palliative care and a range of ambulatory services.
Excellent lab, diagnostic imaging, ultrasound and physiotherapy services. Some visiting specialists add to the range of health services
provided. There are digital radiography equipment and PACS in
place. Emergency Services are available 24 hours. A Physician Retention & Recruitment committee exists at www.centregreydocs.com.
There are other rural sites available in Durham and Meaford.
Medical Clinics:
A medical clinic is located in Markdale with visiting doctors and VoN
nurse practitioners. A family health team is found in Flesherton. A
Community Health Care Centre has been approved for the area.
Dental and chiropractic services are available. Complementary care
from massage therapists, acupuncturists and others flourish locally.
HOMECARE:
Para-Med Home Health Care services all of Grey County out of
Owen Sound. Similarly, CarePartners and the Victorian Order of
Nurses both provide a variety of home support services. These services are rendered throughout Grey and Bruce counties.
SENIOR CARE:
Grey County offers several local homes for the aged, including Grey
Gables in Markdale and Rockwood Terrace in Durham.
PUBLIC HEALTH UNIT:
Grey Bruce Public Health Unit provides a variety of services to Grey
Highlands, including a school health program, a dental health team,
family planning, prenatal classes, nutrition and diet counselling and
immunization programs.
20
rey Highlands has a diverse, ready and willing labour force.
Servicing a wide variety of occupations in the area, a steady work
ethic is shown across the area. Some skilled workers are developed
through local training while others move to the area importing skills.
Work FORCE 15 + BY INDUSTRY DIVISIONS
% of Workforce
Industry Divisions
Total
Grey
Highlands
Ontario
Manufacturing
760
15.5
13.7
Construction
490
10.0
5.8
Agriculture, Forestry Fishing and Hunting
565
11.5
1.7
Health Care and Social Assistance
475
9.7
9.3
Retail Trade
435
8.9
10.9
Accommodation and Food Services
275
5.6
6.3
Educational Services
245
5.0
6.6
Wholesale Trade
205
4.2
4.7
Professional, Scientific , Technical Services
270
5.5
7.2
Other Services (Except Public Admin.)
240
4.9
4.6
Transportation and Warehousing
190
3.9
4.7
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation
160
3.3
2.1
Public Administration
140
2.8
5.3
Finance and Insurance
75
1.5
4.8
205
4.2
4.8
Mining and Oil and Gas Extraction
35
0.7
0.4
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
70
1.4
1.9
Information and Cultural Industries
60
1.2
2.6
Utilities
30
0.6
0.8
0
0
0.1
4,915
100.0
100.0
Admin., Waste Mgmt. & Remediation
Management of Companies and Enterprises
Total Labour Force
n 1998, hospitals in the region joined to form the Grey Bruce
Health Services (www.gbhs.on.ca). Grey Bruce Regional Health
Centre in Owen Sound is the hub with satellite rural hospitals. All
sites are active components playing a vital role in local health care.
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Age Group
BY
GENDER
&
AGE
GROUPS
POPULATION
GROWTH
1991.................................7,828
1996..............................8,620
2001...............................9,196
2006............................9,480
2011(est.)....................10,113
2016(est.)................10,789
2021(est.)..................11,510
Both
Male
Female
0-4
460
240
220
5-9
525
270
255
10-14
655
335
320
15-19
700
375
325
20-24
515
265
250
25-29
415
215
200
30-34
415
205
210
35-39
525
265
260
40-44
700
345
355
45-49
770
390
380
50-54
685
335
350
55-59
710
340
370
60-64
680
325
355
65-74
1,010
525
485
75+
715
335
380
Total Pop.
9,480
4,760
4,715
TOTAL INCOME BY GROUP & GENDER
Number of People
Income Grp.
Grey
Grey
Highlands Highlands
Males
Females
Grey
Highlands
Total
Kitchener
Barrie
Total
Total
Owen
Sound
Total
Under $15,000
1,155
1,295
2,455
43,125
27,430
5,390
$15,000 - $29,999
845
1,185
2,030
39,065
21,680
5,155
$30,000 - $44,999
675
690
1,365
32,880
17,610
3,215
$45,000 - $59,999
490
275
765
19,230
12,135
1,365
$60,000 and over
610
265
875
23,390
16,485
1,655
15+ with income
3,775
3,710
7,485
7,485
157,710
16,785
Average Income
$38,451
$29,139
$33,835
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$35,648 $35,737 $29,093
rey Highlands offers
amazing diversity of landscape
and topography, with Beaver
Valley portion of the Niagara
Escarpment World Biosphere
running through its heart.
A myriad of rivers, creeks,
wetlands, lakes and waterfalls
provide excellent fishing and
Apple tree fence around Wilcox Lake
boating opportunities.
The municipality benefits from three conservation authorities.
These local authorities have several locations in the area, including
the Beaverdale Bog Wetland; Epping Lookout; Eugenia Falls; Feversham Gorge; Old Baldy and Osprey Wetland.
The Bruce Trail winds through the area and is maintained by a local
club of volunteers. Grey County maintains several forest woodlots in
the area and scenic lookouts
offer picturesque views.
Nearby features abutting
Grey Highlands borders are
linked by trails and waterways, these include Duncan
Escarpment Nature Reserve;
Kolapore Uplands Wilderness;
Metcalfe Rock; Pretty River
Valley Provincial Park; Glenelg Nordic Ski Trails; Walters Falls and the Moss Lake
Conservation area.
The Niagara Escarpment
Commission and the local
Conservation Authorities
oversee planning in the area.
Maintaining natural areas is a
Beaver River runs along the valley floor
priority for residents. Many volunteer in stewardship organizations,
to keep the landscape preserved and pristine for future generations.
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Electricity
ydro One provides electrical
power in Grey Highlands. Rates vary
according to the type of user.
Contact Hydro One for rates or
visit www.hydroonenetworks.com.
Fuel Oil/Natural Gas
Several fuel oil contractors provide
service in Grey Highlands. Propane
fuel is also available locally. Natural
gas is an option, where available.
Please contact commercial suppliers
directly for current rates.
s with many small villages and rural areas, Grey Highlands
boasts a myriad of community services and volunteer opportunities.
There are many ways to get involved with groups and causes.
Service Clubs:
Grey Highlands is well served by
a variety of community service
organizations including, local
chapters of the Kinsmen Clubs,
Rotary and the Royal Canadian
Legion and agricultural societies.
Seniors and special interest
groups and other volunteer social
organizations abound.
Churches:
Grey Highlands offers a number of churches,
representing a wide-variety of denominations,
including Anglican, Baptist, Catholic, Community, Evangelical Missionary, Jehovah’s Witness,
Presbyterian and United. Some heritage churches
exist and are maintained by local volunteers. Historic cemeteries are also found in the community, as well as newer municipal plots.
Garbage & Industrial
Eugenia Falls—historic hydro source
Waste Removal
Residential garbage is collected
weekly on specific days determined by area. There is a garbage bag
tag system in effect. Recycling is collected every other week. Blue
box bins and home composters are available for sale at the municipal
office. Industrial waste removal is provided by private contractors.
Water & Sewer
Two municipal water distribution systems available. Markdale is invoiced on meter or flat rate monthly or bi-monthly rate. AMIK/
Kimberley/Talisman is
invoiced quarterly on
metered or flat rate.
There are three municipal sewage systems.
Markdale, Kimberley/
AMIK/Talisman and
Flesherton. Markdale
residents are invoiced
monthly, while others
are invoiced annually.
Markdale has full water and sewer services.
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Rocklyn Fair men’s pie baking contest
Maxwell church
SUPPORT SERVICES:
South-East Grey Support Services is
non-profit organization. It provides
self-directed support to help adults
with developmental disabilities
actively participate in community
events and groups.
Neighbourhood Cooks Christmas feast
Retirement Homes:
Grey County operates Grey Gables in Markdale with 66 beds. Home
provides nursing care, dietary services, activities, therapy, social life
to help bring residents joyful independence. Volunteers welcome.
7
ith a variety of recreational opportunities, Grey Highlands
has an active community and accessible natural landscape to offer
many chances for sport, outdoor recreation and leisure pursuits.
A four-season wonderland, the
natural environment offers many
public access outdoor areas for
swimming, boating, hiking, fishing, cycling and
horseback riding.
The Bruce Trail and a multiWinter in Beaver Valley ski country
use former rail line allow for
connections to village walking trails and pristine backwoods areas.
Local public and private ski hills and offer winter recreation, while
privately run commercial attractions offer dog-sledding and horsedrawn sleigh rides. Snowmobile and
cross-country ski trails provide snowbound fun throughout the area.
Local sports leagues are a chance
for young and old to get active in
hockey and soccer and several fitness
centres are offered locally.
Festivals, fall fairs and cultural events
Agri-tourism wagon ride
are many as groups and organizations
host fundraising events, dances and community dinners.
More daring opportunities like rock-climbing and hand-gliding as
well as spring rapids kayaking are available for the more adventurous, while a simple drive through the scenic countryside will suffice
for some. Special-interest classes are taught in evening courses as
private providers offer yoga,
dance and other fun activities.
Grey Highlands has many
parks and green spaces, ball
diamonds, soccer pitches and
playgrounds. Arenas, halls,
churches, libraries and other
Classic Cruise Night in Markdale
facilities are fun venues.
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anufacturing in the Grey
Highlands area has been around
since lumbering in the Queen’s
Bush. Evidence of bygone mills
and electrical works are found at
waterfalls.
Today, water still provides
electric power to the grid, but
Ice River Springs plant has solar panels
local water is also bottled by Ice River Springs in Feversham, where
expansion led to Blue Mountain Plastics.
Chapman's’ Ice Cream
has a state-of-the-art facility in Markdale, where the
family rebuilt after a disastrous fire. A distribution
plant transports the popular ice cream across the
country.
Ice cream dreams roll from Chapman’s
Regional downturns have
led to the closure of two plants in Markdale—Terra Kodiak Footwear and Nordic Furniture (where Chapman’s has offices) making
way for new opportunities in existing facilities. Medike Leather
Products offers specialty products to the garment industry. Other
small arts and culture industries are run by artists, artisans, writers,
film and creative professionals
who contribute to a locally-grown
creative economy.
Production and processing of
local food is a new opportunity
preserving and preparing goods
for farmers’ markets and stores.
Industrial opportunities in the
area may be explored through
Local food is found at the Friday Markdale
municipal office or see details
& Saturday Flesherton Farmers’ Markets
through Grey Bruce Regional
Economic Development Partnership: www.investingreybruce.com.
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side from personal vehicles, a variety of transportation options
are available for private and business use in the area. Drivers should
be aware of agricultural vehicles and Mennonites sharing roads.
Truck Transportation
There are local transportation and trucking companies located within
Grey Highlands serving the area. Regional and international carriers
are also readily available.
Air Transportation
Owen Sound Billy Bishop Regional Airport, located on highway 26, 5 km east of the city, is base to businesses providing aircraft
maintenance, aircraft charters, sightseeing flights and a flight training
school. For info call 519-371-6936.
Saugeen Municipal Airport, located just outside Hanover on
County Road #2, is the region’s key to provincial airport network,
offering service to both recreational and commercial traffic. Runway
01/19 is 4,000 ft. long and 75 ft. wide. Secondary runway 09/27 is
2,500 ft. long and 50 ft. wide. Both are maintained year round with
services 365 days of the year from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Professional
maintained runways are capable of accommodating small to midsize
corporate jets and larger commuter-type turbo-prop craft Charters
and flight training are available as well as food and catering Thursdays
and Fridays. Saugeen Municipal Airport offers Canada Customs
clearance on an as-needed basis. For info call 519-364-3220.
Water Transportation
Commercial harbour facilities are in Owen Sound, 32 km. north.
Harbour offers between 600 and 700 metres dockage for large lake
freighters at a depth of approx. 6.5 metres. Harbour has grain elevator facilities and bulk cement silos of 15,000 tonne capacity. Loading equipment is generally on incoming freighters, but is also available in Owen Sound through a private contractor.
Other Transportation
A taxi and limousine service is available in Markdale. An Air Bus
makes daily trips to Pearson International Airport.
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rich diversity of artistic, musical and
performance opportunities are found in Grey
Highlands. From local rock jams and studio
art tours to Artemesia Dance and the Gilbert &
Sullivan Society at a local church, there is
plenty of creative culture in the area.
An area Art Map is published annually,
thriving art galleries in Flesherton host
shows and displays of local and regional fine
artwork. Groups of artists offer collective
Local artist displays
shows at regional galleries as some artisans
prefer to host the public at in-home studios. Original, custom and
commissioned wood and iron work, photography, paintings and
sculpture are all available. The local landscape is often a focus.
Musical groups and theatrical troupes are run in conjunction with
local schools and churches. The Markdale Arts
for Youth group is sponsored by the Rotary
Club, while more casual gatherings for hand
drumming or ballroom dancing offer diverse
social opportunity.
Come & Go Teas, church suppers and Buck
& Doe dances for young couples are still celebrated, while fundraising quilting bees continue as well. Fall fairs and farmers’ markets
provide community venues for display and sale
of more agricultural or homecraft creations.
Quilting demonstration
A growing creative economy of professionals
dwells in the area, offering local access to specific or technological
skills while they telecommute or
drive to nearby Golden Horseshoe for work in film, television,
graphic arts, publishing and
other creative endeavours.
State-of-the-art libraries in
Flesherton, Kimberley and
Markdale serve the community.
Children dance in Dusk Dances performance
5
ioneer spirit and perseverance
are the foundation stones of the
Grey Highlands area, with many
local residents descended from the
original settlers to the Grey County
area. Roots run deep and are easily Signs of pride in history outside Ceylon
examined in local history books. Former townships Artemesia, Euphrasia and Osprey and the village of Markdale have volumes for sale
at area libraries and museums. The hamlets of Priceville and Eugenia
also have history books preserving by-gone days.
The municipal South Grey Museum in the
village of Flesherton, hosts local archives and a
digitalized collection of Agnes Macphail writings as well as other local artefacts of interest.
Macphail was Canada’s first female MP and is a
local legend. The volunteer-run Osprey Museum has two locations–in Feversham at an old
church and in the old Rob Roy rural school.
These offer heritage craft demos, local family
genealogical research, agricultural artefacts and
Osprey Museum spinner special events.
The municipal Heritage Committee oversees ETHNIC ORIGIN
heritage property designations and research
Dutch
500
while more details reside with the Grey
2565
County Historical Society and county archives Irish
at Grey Roots Museum.
Scottish
3205
Evidence of Native camps
and trails have been surfaced in German 1455
artefacts over the years.
English
4120
War memorials are found
800
in several local communities. French
Heritage church cemeteries
Canadian 2950
remember ancestors and a
2190
Black Pioneer cemetery com- Other
memorates the connection to TOTAL
9415
the Underground Railroad.
Priceville cenotaph
4
f you really want to know what’s new locally, the nearest coffee
shop might provide the most up-to-date information, but the area is
also well-served by a variety of media outlets.
Newspapers
The Markdale Standard, Flesherton Advance and the Dundalk Herald are
published weekly providing local news coverage. In addition, the Sun
Times, a daily paper published in Owen Sound, is available to the area
and has a circulation of 24,000.
A variety of national and regional newspapers are also available
within the community, among them the Globe and Mail, KitchenerWaterloo Record, the London Free Press, the National Post, the Toronto
Star and the Toronto Sun.
Television
Residents of Grey Highlands receive local television news from two
“A” Channels (Barrie & London), CTV Southwestern Ontario
(Kitchener/London) as well as Rogers Community Channel out of
Owen Sound. Markdale Cable TV offers cable television service to
many areas of Grey Highlands. Rural satellite service is also available.
Radio
The area is served by several stations including CFOS 560 AM, MIX
106.5 FM, Country 93.7 FM, The Beach 98FM. The Dock is also
available from Owen Sound at 92.3 FM. From Wingham comes
CKNX 920 AM; 101.7 FM and The Bull 94.5 FM. CBC Radio is also
available on 98.7 FM.
Postal and Courier Services
Grey Highlands has regular Canada Post offices in Flesherton and
Markdale with agency locations in general stores in Feversham,
Priceville and Maxwell. Post boxes are available and rural delivery is
made daily. Courier services available to the area include CanPar,
Federal Express, Purolator and UPS.
Internet Service Providers
Internet is offered by service providers including Bell Sympatico;
Markdale Cable; BMTS and Rogers Rural Rocket Hub. Further rural
broadband is in development. Public internet is offered at libraries.
Source: 2006 Census
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ay-to-day local financial
services are provided by charter
banks and credit unions, while
venture capital may be accessed
through two regional business
development investors. Other
financial services are available
through local and regional firms.
The road to opportunity?
Chartered Banks
Several of the major banks are located in Grey Highlands, including
Bank of Montreal, Scotia Bank and TD Canada Trust in Markdale.
There is a branch of the CIBC in Flesherton.
Other Financial Institutions
A branch of Dundalk Credit Union is in Feversham. Insurance brokers branch offices are available in Markdale and Flesherton while
other credit unions, insurance companies and brokers are available in
Owen Sound and other communities near Grey Highlands.
Community Futures
Development Corporation
Saugeen Business Development Corporation
in Neustadt provides financial and technical
assistance to business. The maximum loan is
$150,000. See www.sbdc.ca.
Business Development
Bank of Canada
Branch office in Owen Sound shares space
with Enterprise Centre. www.bdc.ca
OMAFRA GRANTS:
Contact area Business Development Consultant for resources about
food, bio-product and rural manufacturing growth. Email John Schut
john.schut@ontario.ca or call 519-371-3134. www.ontario.ca
Stock Brokers & Financial services
Several brokerage houses and financial service companies serve the
area’s financial planning and investment needs.
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he Municipality of Grey
Highlands is located in the middle of Grey County, well situated among the major centres
of southern Ontario and popular recreational areas along the
eastern shore of Lake Huron
and southern Georgian Bay.
Old Baldy from County Rds. 7 & 13
It is only a 1½ to 2 hour drive from Grey Highlands to centres in
Canada’s “Golden Horseshoe” industrial heartland, such as Toronto,
Kitchener-Waterloo and Hamilton. The City of Owen Sound offers
Great Lakes port and shipping facilities 32 kilometres to the north.
Provincial Highway 10 runs through the villages of Flesherton and
Markdale in the southwest portion, providing access from the GTA’s
Hwy. 410. It links with Owen Sound and parts north to Tobermory.
Grey County Road 4 runs east from Collingwood’s Simcoe County
Rd. 124 west to Hwy. 6 and beyond.
County Rd. 2 cuts from
Highway Distances
Thornbury on the south
from Major Centres
shore of Georgian Bay
Km Miles
through Kolapore Uplands Embarkation Point
and Feversham south to
Windsor/Detroit
375 235
Dufferin County.
Sarnia/Port Huron
240 150
County Rd. 13 travels a
scenic route connecting
London
200 125
Thornbury through Beaver
Kitchener
110 70
Valley. County Rd. 7 runs
Guelph
100 60
from Meaford, while
County Rd. 12 takes a back Hamilton
175 110
route from the same
Fort Erie/Buffalo
285 180
Georgian Bay locations on
Hwy. 26.
Toronto
150 95
Local secondary routes
Oshawa
250 155
enter the area on scenic
Ottawa
605 375
gravel gateways from all
directions.
Montreal
750 465
3
ith a population of more than 9,500, the Municipality of
Grey Highlands is a group of communities with a shared economic
base, marketplace, workforce and history.
Grey Highlands was formed by the amalgamation of the former
townships of Artemesia, Euphrasia and Osprey as well as the villages
of Flesherton and Markdale in 2001.
The Municipality of Grey Highlands is situated in one of the most
beautiful parts of Grey County. The area proudly boasts the natural
beauty of waterfalls, the Bruce Trail, the Osprey Bluffs, the Saugeen
and Beaver Rivers and Lake Eugenia. It truly encompasses the "heart
of the Beaver Valley" making Grey Highlands a place for all seasons.
A mix of villages, hamlets, rural and heritage communities, Grey
Highlands offers a variety of landscapes from agricultural flat lands,
to rolling hills and wetlands. The Niagara Escarpment World Bio
Reserve’s runs through the area.
Recreational cross-country trails and downhill ski hills; local
stretches of popular Bruce Trail hiking system; conservation areas
and public waterfronts are popular outdoor natural attractions.
A multi-use trail corridor allows for walking, horseback, cycling
and ATV connections between various areas of Grey Highlands. Local waterways are mostly private waterfronts but Eugenia Lake and
the Beaver River have boat launch areas for small pleasure craft, row
boats, canoes and kayaks.
Agriculture is one of the largest industries in Grey Highlands.
Farms range from small family-owned to large and highly automated.
Mennonite families from Waterloo Region have migrated to Grey
Highlands and contribute to the success and prosperity of the area’s
rural agricultural lifestyle.
The area is also wellsupported by retail
stores and wide variety
of industries ranging
from smaller service
providers to larger
scale manufacturers.
Mennonites harvesting corn
2
wo active Chambers of Commerce are located in Grey Highlands. They are working toward merging into a single organization to
speak for business across the municipality and its nearby areas.
Flesherton District Chamber of Commerce has
developed initiatives like the Walking Village project and a seasonal tourism banner project. Hosting
an annual Jane’s Walk in May and a Citizen of the
Year Award, the Chamber reflects the social nature
of its home village. Flesherton Festivals, a separate group hosts a
Fling and a Flurries event in the village downtown. Chamber is
online on a privately-run website at www.theflesherton.ca.
Markdale Chamber of Commerce has an office
and a tourism info centre at the “Olde Firehall” at
19 Toronto Street North in Markdale. It hosts two
annual events—Classic Cruise Night in early July
and the Santa Claus Parade at the end of November.
Downtown retailers host a Moonlight Madness sale
on the Friday of parade weekend. The organization
has completed several studies including Business Retention & Expansion and a Creative Communities Prosperity Fund project studying
municipal cultural planning. Online at www.village.markdale.on.ca.
Shopping Centres
The community’s shopping areas boast a variety of specialized retail
and service shops.
Grocery stores & MARKETS
The Municipality is well served by two large
national grocers in Markdale and various local
food shops in scattered villages throughout
Grey Highlands. Farmers’ Markets thrive in
season on Friday in downtown Markdale and a
Saturday at the arena grounds in Flesherton.
Grey Highlands Business Directory
To view Grey Highlands business directory, please visit the website
at www.greyhighlands.ca.
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The Place for All Seasons!
GREY
HIGHLANDS
Community
profile
2011
Where You Want to Be.
Community Profile compiled and produced by Kate Russell - informed, sponsored and supported by:
Updated with funding from
the Ontario Ministry of Tourism & Culture
Creative Communities Prosperity Fund
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