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Peninsula in Southern-Mid Ontario, Canada
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Bruce County is a region in Ontario comprising the Bruce Peninsula, 2½ hr north and west of the city of Toronto. The Bruce Peninsula is a finger of land surrounded by the waters of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay from Sauble Beach to Tobermory, and Wiarton to Lion's Head. The Peninsula is part of the Niagara Escarpment and is known for its views, rock formations, cliffs and hiking trails. The Lakeshore includes nearly a hundred kilometers of fresh water and soft sandy beaches.
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By plane
By plane, the choices are distant: Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) in the north-west corner of Toronto is the nearest major airport, with flights from many domestic and international…
By train
The nearest railway stations with passenger service are in Toronto and Guelph.
Roads are mostly rural highways with one lane in each direction. Minor roads are occasionally unpaved.
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known for its beautiful beaches
peaceful port village on the shores of Isthmus bay at the 45th parallel, exactly halfway between the equator and the north pole. Surrounded by beautiful limestone cliffs which, when viewed from Georgian Bay, resemble the head of a lion, giving Lion's Head its name.
a primarily rural region of farmland and woodlots with a mild climate and a reputation for a relaxed, friendly lifestyle
it has a thriving tourist industry, centred on its sandy beaches and Scottish cultural tradition
includes the communities of Port Elgin and Southampton; a summer cottagers' town with great beaches and a picturesque lighthouse
port town on the shores of Georgian Bay at the tip of the peninsula; well known for its two national parks: Bruce Peninsula National Park and Fathom Five National Marine Park. The Bruce Peninsula National Park Visitors Centre is open year round and provides visitors with an interactive and informative view of the park.
a large, particularly scenic part of the Niagara Escarpment near Tobermory.
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