Bruce County, Administrative county in Ontario, Canada.
Bruce County is an administrative region in southwestern Ontario that stretches across a large rural landscape with two shorelines. The area is divided into eight municipalities and combines farmland, forests, and coastal villages across its terrain.
Indigenous peoples originally inhabited this territory before land agreements beginning in 1836 shifted ownership and settlement patterns. These early treaties established the foundation for the European-style communities that developed here afterward.
The area carries strong ties to its roots as a place where Indigenous peoples and early European settlers coexisted and shaped the landscape together. These connections remain visible today through local place names and community institutions that share stories from these founding communities.
The area is accessible by car through main highways and offers accommodations and dining options in most settlements and tourist information centers. Visitor services and local facilities are distributed across the municipalities to help guide travelers planning their stay.
The region boasts extensive shoreline exceeding 800 kilometers across two separate water bodies, a distinctive feature for inland Ontario. This dual-coast geography creates varying conditions and recreational opportunities along the shores.
Location: Ontario
Shares border with: Manitoulin District, Huron County
Website: http://brucecounty.on.ca
GPS coordinates: 44.50000,-81.25000
Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:07
Inglis Falls
25.2 km
Inverhuron Provincial Park
34.9 km
MacGregor Point Provincial Park
18.6 km
Sauble Falls Provincial Park
19.6 km
Chatsworth
28.7 km
Chantry Island Lightstation Tower
12.1 km
Billy Bishop Home and Museum
25.1 km
Eramosa
16.3 km
Saugeen Golf Club
8.7 km
Community Waterfront Heritage Centre
25.5 km
Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre
9.4 km
Tom Thomson Art Gallery
25.2 km
Sauble Falls Bridge
19.7 km
Black History Cairn (Owen Sound, Ontario)
25.4 km
Walkerton Baptist Church
41.8 km
Hose Tower Pump House and Garage
21.7 km
Chantry Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary
12.3 km
Inglis Falls Conservation Area
24.3 km
Southampton Town Hall
9.7 km
Saugeen River Front Range Lighthouse
10 km
1005 2nd Avenue East
25.5 km
Paisley Town Hall
21.6 km
Victoria Jubilee Hall
41.7 km
Hartley House
41.6 km
Walkerton Public Library
41.6 km
Hose Tower
21.7 km
Old McNeil Estate
30.9 km
Journey's End - Captain Spence House
9.9 kmReviews
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